https://www.nbcnews.com/NBC News Scienceen-US© 2026 NBCNews.comTue, 26 May 2026 20:23:18 GMThttps://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/MSNBC/Components/Media/NBC-promo-graphics/nbc-news.pnghttps://www.nbcnews.com/Denise ChowTue, 26 May 2026 20:23:18 GMTNASA announced plans for three uncrewed missions to the moon this year that would be early steps toward building a permanent base on the lunar surface.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/nasa-announces-moon-missions-prepare-build-base-rcna346349https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/nasa-announces-moon-missions-prepare-build-base-rcna346349Artist's rendering via NASAImage: Artist’s rendering depicting astronauts, habitats, rovers, power systems, and cargo operations supporting sustained human activities at the Moon Base near the lunar South Pole.Concept for Sustained Lunar Surface Operations at the Moon Base Artist’s rendering depicting astronauts, habitats, rovers, power systems, and cargo operations supporting sustained human activities at the Moon Base near the lunar South Pole.Kevin DietschNASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks on May 19, 2026 in Washington.NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks May 19 in Washington.Tue, 26 May 2026 20:23:18 GMTWed, 27 May 2026 13:21:37 GMTAria Bendix Phil HelselSteve PattersonShanshan DongMegan ShannonLindsay GoodMon, 25 May 2026 20:13:16 GMTAn issue with a valve caused the contents of a chemical storage tank in Garden Grove, California, to overheat, prompting fears of a possible disaster that threatened to expose residents to toxic plumes and destroy buildings.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/chemical-tank-southern-california-what-we-know-rcna346822https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/chemical-tank-southern-california-what-we-know-rcna346822Kayla BartkowskiSteam and mist rising off of industrial tanks.An aerial of water being sprayed on large storage tanks at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, Calif. May 24, 2026.Mon, 25 May 2026 20:13:16 GMTMon, 25 May 2026 20:13:16 GMTEvan BushMon, 25 May 2026 12:00:41 GMTDead, emaciated gray whales have been washing up on Washington state shores at a shocking pace over the last few months.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/dead-gray-whales-pacific-rcna345675https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/dead-gray-whales-pacific-rcna345675KING-TVGray whale washed ashore in Oak Harbor, WAA dead gray whale in Oak Harbor, Wash., on May 18.Brian van der BrugTourists watch from a panga as a gray whale surfaces and spoutsA dead gray whale in Oak Harbor, Wash., on May 18.Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:41 GMTMon, 25 May 2026 12:00:41 GMTFri, 10 Apr 2026 16:48:59 GMTAs the crew of Artemis II prepares to return to Earth, NBC’s Tom Costello walks through the re-entry process, step by step, using augmented reality.2056-04-10T15:30:08.000+0000tdy_news_7a_costello_artemis_AR_260410https://www.today.com/video/artemis-ii-re-entry-to-earth-see-the-step-by-step-process-261102661796See Augmented Reality Visualization of Artemis II Re-entry to EarthAs the crew of Artemis II prepares to return to Earth, NBC’s Tom Costello walks through the re-entry process, step by step, using augmented reality.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:30:04 GMTFri, 10 Apr 2026 16:48:59 GMTThu, 09 Apr 2026 18:14:17 GMTTwo subgroups of Ngogo chimpanzees in Uganda’s Kibale National Park grew increasingly hostile and aggressive after a social split, leading to the deaths of more than two dozen chimps.2056-04-09T18:13:41.000+0000f_mo_chimpanzees_fighting_260408https://www.nbcnews.com/video/videos-show-chimpanzees-growing-increasingly-hostile-after-social-split-261032005972Videos show chimpanzees growing increasingly hostile after social splitTwo subgroups of Ngogo chimpanzees in Uganda’s Kibale National Park grew increasingly hostile and aggressive after a social split, leading to the deaths of more than two dozen chimps.Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:56:21 GMTThu, 09 Apr 2026 18:14:17 GMTFri, 03 Apr 2026 16:31:10 GMTSpeaking from the aboard Orion as it throttles toward the moon, the Artemis II crew answered questions about the launch and their space journey so far.2056-04-03T10:51:39.000+0000f_mo_lon_artemis_intv_260403https://www.nbcnews.com/video/artemis-ii-astronauts-describe-their-journey-as-they-rocket-toward-the-moon-260649541986Artemis II astronauts describe their journey as they rocket toward the moonSpeaking from the aboard Orion as it throttles toward the moon, the Artemis II crew answered questions about the launch and their space journey so far.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:41:09 GMTFri, 03 Apr 2026 16:31:10 GMTWed, 01 Apr 2026 01:59:19 GMTDr. Harrison Schmitt, Apollo 17 astronaut and the last person to walk on the moon, speaks with NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist about his experience, moon rock samples, and the significance of the upcoming Artemis II mission for the next generation.2056-04-01T01:58:40.000+0000now_staytuned_last_man_on_moon_260331https://www.nbcnews.com/video/last-man-on-the-moon-reflects-on-his-experience-and-the-artemis-ii-mission-260484165939Last man on the moon reflects on his experience and the Artemis II missionDr. Harrison Schmitt, Apollo 17 astronaut and the last person to walk on the moon, speaks with NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist about his experience, moon rock samples, and the significance of the upcoming Artemis II mission for the next generation.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:58:34 GMTWed, 01 Apr 2026 01:59:19 GMTTue, 31 Mar 2026 02:06:56 GMTThe squeaking of sneakers on a basketball court is one of sports’ most recognizable sounds. NBC News’ Steven Romo examines a recent study exploring the science behind this noisy phenomenon. 2056-03-31T02:05:57.000+0000now_topstory_science_behind_squeaking_sneakers_260330https://www.nbcnews.com/video/the-surprising-science-behind-squeaking-sneakers-260410437773The surprising science behind squeaking sneakersThe squeaking of sneakers on a basketball court is one of sports’ most recognizable sounds. NBC News’ Steven Romo examines a recent study exploring the science behind this noisy phenomenon. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:05:51 GMTTue, 31 Mar 2026 02:06:56 GMTDenise ChowThu, 21 May 2026 12:24:51 GMTSpaceX had hoped to launch a new prototype of its Starship rocket — the system NASA may use to land astronauts on the moon — but Elon Musk’s rocket company was forced to stand down.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/spacex-starship-v3-launch-rcna345682https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/spacex-starship-v3-launch-rcna345682SpaceXStarship V3 on the launch pad during a wet dress rehearsal.Starship V3 on the launch pad during a "wet" dress rehearsal.Thu, 21 May 2026 12:24:51 GMTFri, 22 May 2026 00:59:40 GMTEvan BushWed, 20 May 2026 22:00:28 GMTThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said residents should feel assured that most properties cleared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers don’t have hazardous amounts of lead. At least one outside scientist is skeptical. 2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/los-angeles-area-wildfires-left-lead-soil-much-remains-contentious-rcna346120https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/los-angeles-area-wildfires-left-lead-soil-much-remains-contentious-rcna346120Evan Bushaltadena fire cleanupWed, 20 May 2026 22:00:28 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 21:17:45 GMTDoha MadaniThu, 21 May 2026 17:24:57 GMTA man was arrested in Connecticut this week after officials in Virginia said new evidence links him to the murder and rape of a woman 40 years ago.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-arrested-40-year-old-rape-murder-case-forensic-genealogy-investiga-rcna346283https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-arrested-40-year-old-rape-murder-case-forensic-genealogy-investiga-rcna346283Virginia Beach Police DepartmentRoberta Walls.Roberta Walls.Virginia Beach Police DepartmentPolice hold a news conference about the arrest in Virginia Beach, Va., on Wednesday.Roberta Walls.Thu, 21 May 2026 17:24:57 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 17:24:57 GMTMaggie VespaDenise ChowAria Bendix Erika EdwardsAlexander SmithBerkeley Lovelace Jr. Tue, 19 May 2026 23:25:59 GMTBy the time the American surgeon who contracted Ebola was flown to Germany, he was barely able to stand on his own, according to leaders of the Christian missionary group with which he worked.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/american-doctor-ebola-evacuated-germany-wife-four-children-congo-rcna345961https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/american-doctor-ebola-evacuated-germany-wife-four-children-congo-rcna345961Courtesy SergeThe Stafford Family. Photograph has been blurred by Serge News.Drs. Rebekah and Peter Stafford with their children. Tue, 19 May 2026 23:25:59 GMTWed, 20 May 2026 17:40:01 GMTDenise ChowMon, 18 May 2026 21:30:55 GMTA newly discovered asteroid estimated to be about 62 feet wide will zoom near Earth on Monday, though it isn’t expected to pose a threat to the planet.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/asteroid-pass-close-earth-newly-discovered-rcna345687https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/asteroid-pass-close-earth-newly-discovered-rcna345687Pierre CarrilAn illustration depicting asteroids passing by planet Earth.An illustration depicting asteroids passing by Earth.Near-Earth Objects Coordination CentreA map showing an asteroid's path through space.An illustration depicting asteroids passing by Earth.Mon, 18 May 2026 21:30:55 GMTMon, 18 May 2026 21:30:55 GMTDenise ChowSun, 17 May 2026 11:30:41 GMTSpaceX plans to launch a new version of its Starship rocket — a prototype of the system that NASA hopes will carry its astronauts to the moon — on Tuesday.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/spacex-starship-rocket-test-flight-high-stakes-rcna343891https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/spacex-starship-rocket-test-flight-high-stakes-rcna343891SpaceXStarship V3 on the launch pad during a wet dress rehearsal.Starship V3 on the launchpad during a rehearsal.Sun, 17 May 2026 11:30:41 GMTSun, 17 May 2026 11:30:41 GMTEvan BushFri, 15 May 2026 20:46:08 GMTCalifornia’s spate of mushroom poisonings, which has killed four people and hospitalized 43 others, is the largest known outbreak of its kind in U.S. history, experts say.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/california-mushroom-poisoning-outbreak-more-cases-biggest-ever-rcna345169https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/california-mushroom-poisoning-outbreak-more-cases-biggest-ever-rcna345169Anne PringleDeath cap mushrooms.As little as the volume of a sugar cube of a death cap mushroom, also called Amanita phalloides, can contain enough toxin to be fatal. Anne PringleA Death Cap mushroom.As little as the volume of a sugar cube of a death cap mushroom, also called Amanita phalloides, can contain enough toxin to be fatal. Fri, 15 May 2026 20:46:08 GMTFri, 15 May 2026 20:46:08 GMTEvan BushAarne HeikkilaSteve PattersonThu, 14 May 2026 13:45:42 GMTSince the L.A.-area fires, Altadena residents have found toxic compounds such as lead and asbestos in their living spaces and lots. Many have not returned home.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/la-fires-aftermath-lead-metals-contamination-california-homes-vacant-rcna341436https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/la-fires-aftermath-lead-metals-contamination-california-homes-vacant-rcna341436Evan Bushaltadena fire cleanupSixteen months after the Eaton Fire, which torched 9,400 homes in Altadena, Calif., lots remain empty. Residents fear contamination in the soil and inside standing homes that were filled with smoke. Evan BushAltadena LA Fires CleanupSixteen months after the Eaton Fire, which torched 9,400 homes in Altadena, Calif., lots remain empty. Residents fear contamination in the soil and inside standing homes that were filled with smoke. Evan BushAltadena LA Fires CleanupSixteen months after the Eaton Fire, which torched 9,400 homes in Altadena, Calif., lots remain empty. Residents fear contamination in the soil and inside standing homes that were filled with smoke. Patrick T. FallonSmoke covering Central Park in PasadenaSixteen months after the Eaton Fire, which torched 9,400 homes in Altadena, Calif., lots remain empty. Residents fear contamination in the soil and inside standing homes that were filled with smoke. NBC Newsla fires altadena cleanupSixteen months after the Eaton Fire, which torched 9,400 homes in Altadena, Calif., lots remain empty. Residents fear contamination in the soil and inside standing homes that were filled with smoke. Evan Bushaltadena fires clean upSixteen months after the Eaton Fire, which torched 9,400 homes in Altadena, Calif., lots remain empty. Residents fear contamination in the soil and inside standing homes that were filled with smoke. Evan BushAltadena LA Fires CleanupSixteen months after the Eaton Fire, which torched 9,400 homes in Altadena, Calif., lots remain empty. Residents fear contamination in the soil and inside standing homes that were filled with smoke. Evan BushAltadena LA Fires CleanupSixteen months after the Eaton Fire, which torched 9,400 homes in Altadena, Calif., lots remain empty. Residents fear contamination in the soil and inside standing homes that were filled with smoke. Evan BushAltadena LA Fires CleanupSixteen months after the Eaton Fire, which torched 9,400 homes in Altadena, Calif., lots remain empty. Residents fear contamination in the soil and inside standing homes that were filled with smoke. Evan BushAltadena LA Fires CleanupSixteen months after the Eaton Fire, which torched 9,400 homes in Altadena, Calif., lots remain empty. Residents fear contamination in the soil and inside standing homes that were filled with smoke. Evan BushAltadena LA Fires CleanupSixteen months after the Eaton Fire, which torched 9,400 homes in Altadena, Calif., lots remain empty. Residents fear contamination in the soil and inside standing homes that were filled with smoke. Evan BushAltadena LA Fires CleanupSixteen months after the Eaton Fire, which torched 9,400 homes in Altadena, Calif., lots remain empty. Residents fear contamination in the soil and inside standing homes that were filled with smoke. Evan BushAltadena LA Fires CleanupSixteen months after the Eaton Fire, which torched 9,400 homes in Altadena, Calif., lots remain empty. Residents fear contamination in the soil and inside standing homes that were filled with smoke. Evan BushAltadena LA Fires CleanupSixteen months after the Eaton Fire, which torched 9,400 homes in Altadena, Calif., lots remain empty. Residents fear contamination in the soil and inside standing homes that were filled with smoke. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:45:42 GMTThu, 14 May 2026 13:45:42 GMTAria Bendix Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:41 GMTScientists think the hantavirus, the deadly pathogen that has infected 11 passengers on a Dutch cruise ship, could be as old as humans.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/rather-brief-history-hantavirus-reveals-spread-rcna344603https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/rather-brief-history-hantavirus-reveals-spread-rcna344603Smith Collection/GadoHantavirus Field StudyCenters for Disease Control and Prevention officials prepare a containment suit for a hantavirus field study in 2004. Mike LynchA deer mouse during a biological survey in 20210 at Follenby Pond near Tupper Lake, N.Y. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials prepare a containment suit for a hantavirus field study in 2004. APPassengers on the the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, MV Hondius, watch epidemiologists board the boatCenters for Disease Control and Prevention officials prepare a containment suit for a hantavirus field study in 2004. Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:41 GMTTue, 12 May 2026 21:00:41 GMTCorky SiemaszkoDenise ChowMosheh GainsLaura StricklerFri, 08 May 2026 13:42:57 GMTThe Pentagon on Friday began releasing “never-before-seen” files relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena — previously and more infamously known as unidentified flying objects, or UFOs — that the government has been holding onto for decades2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/science/ufos-and-anomalous-phenomena/ufo-uap-files-pentagon-release-trump-rcna344204https://www.nbcnews.com/science/ufos-and-anomalous-phenomena/ufo-uap-files-pentagon-release-trump-rcna344204All Domain Anomaly Resolution OfficeThe U.S. Indo-Pacific Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon consisting of nine seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon consisting of nine seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024. All Domain Anomaly Resolution Office The United States Indo-Pacific Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of one minute and 39 seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon consisting of one minute and 39 seconds of video from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024. NASAA photo of the landing site of Apollo 12 features a highlighted area of interest slightly above the horizon in which unidentified phenomena are visible.A photo of the landing site of Apollo 12 features a highlighted area of interest slightly above the horizon in which unidentified phenomena are visible.NASAA photo from the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972 contains three “dots” in a triangular formation in the lower right quadrant of the lunar sky that is clearly visible upon magnification of the image.A photo from the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972 contains three dots in a triangular formation that are clearly visible when the area is magnified.All Domain Anomaly Resolution OfficeThe U.S. Indo-Pacific Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) consisting of nine seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon consisting of nine seconds of video from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024. All Domain Anomaly Resolution OfficeThe U.S. Northern Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon consisting of 21 seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024.U.S. Northern Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon consisting of 21 seconds of video from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024.Fri, 08 May 2026 13:42:57 GMTFri, 08 May 2026 18:18:23 GMTDenise ChowWed, 06 May 2026 21:59:40 GMTOne of the most powerful El Niño events ever recorded could form in the coming months, according to new forecasts, raising concerns about global temperatures, hurricanes, drought conditions and other extremes this year2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/super-el-nino-global-weather-heat-rcna343928https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/super-el-nino-global-weather-heat-rcna343928Godofredo A. VásquezClimate Biggest HeatA jogger runs past as a man sunbathes on a hot day at Crissy Field in San Francisco on March 17.Wed, 06 May 2026 21:59:40 GMTWed, 06 May 2026 21:59:40 GMTDenise ChowTue, 05 May 2026 22:11:39 GMTNASA over the weekend released thousands more photos from last month’s Artemis II mission around the moon.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/nasa-thousands-photos-artemis-ii-moon-mission-rcna343733https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/nasa-thousands-photos-artemis-ii-moon-mission-rcna343733NASAArtemis II.NASA released more than 12,000 new images from the Artemis II mission, including many views and up-close shots not previously seen.NASAArtemis II.NASA released more than 12,000 new images from the Artemis II mission, including many views and up-close shots not previously seen.NASAArtemis II.NASA released more than 12,000 new images from the Artemis II mission, including many views and up-close shots not previously seen.NASAArtemis IINASA released more than 12,000 new images from the Artemis II mission, including many views and up-close shots not previously seen.NASAArtemis II.NASA released more than 12,000 new images from the Artemis II mission, including many views and up-close shots not previously seen.NASAArtemis II.NASA released more than 12,000 new images from the Artemis II mission, including many views and up-close shots not previously seen.NASAArtemis II.NASA released more than 12,000 new images from the Artemis II mission, including many views and up-close shots not previously seen.NASAArtemis II.NASA released more than 12,000 new images from the Artemis II mission, including many views and up-close shots not previously seen.NASAArtemis II.NASA released more than 12,000 new images from the Artemis II mission, including many views and up-close shots not previously seen.Tue, 05 May 2026 22:11:39 GMTTue, 05 May 2026 22:11:39 GMTFrancie EbertThu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:49 GMTJ. Craig Venter, one of the lead scientists in sequencing the human genome and a pioneer of modern genomics, died Wednesday, his research institute announced.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/j-craig-venter-swashbuckling-scientist-helped-decode-human-genome-dies-rcna342863https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/j-craig-venter-swashbuckling-scientist-helped-decode-human-genome-dies-rcna342863David S. HollowayJ. Craig Venter.J. Craig Venter in his office at the J. Craig Venter Institute in Rockville, Md., in 2007.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:49 GMTThu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:49 GMTDenise ChowFri, 24 Apr 2026 18:00:41 GMTWildfires raging this week in southern Georgia and northern Florida were fueled by a combination of hot and windy conditions, severe drought and dried-out vegetation from past hurricanes all feeding the blazes2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/science/climate-change/florida-georgia-wildfires-hurricanes-heat-dry-climate-change-rcna341857https://www.nbcnews.com/science/climate-change/florida-georgia-wildfires-hurricanes-heat-dry-climate-change-rcna341857Sean RayfordMen in wildfire zone.A utility pole burns in a vehicle lot scarred by the Brantley Highway 82 Fire on Thursday in Atkinson, Ga.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:00:41 GMTFri, 24 Apr 2026 18:00:41 GMTDenise ChowThu, 23 Apr 2026 23:33:30 GMTNASA Administrator Jared Isaacman told NBC's Lester Holt that lessons from the Artemis II moon mission are informing plans to build d on the lunar surface.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/artemis-ii-mission-nasa-moon-base-rcna341058https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/artemis-ii-mission-nasa-moon-base-rcna341058Caroline Gutman for NBC NewsLester Holt speaks to Jared Isaacman, NASA Administrator, and SUni Williams, Astronaut, at Common Ground, in Washington, D.C., on April 23, 2026.Lester Holt speaks to Jared Isaacman, NASA Administrator, and SUni Williams, Astronaut, at Common Ground, in Washington, D.C., on April 23, 2026.Caroline Gutman for NBC NewsLester Holt with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and former NASA astronaut Sunita Williams in Washington on Thursday.Lester Holt with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and former NASA astronaut Sunita Williams in Washington on Thursday.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:33:30 GMTFri, 24 Apr 2026 01:47:11 GMTDavid K. LiThu, 23 Apr 2026 17:37:52 GMTA destructive "jumping worm" species — also known as a "crazy worm" or "snake worm" — is threatening gardens in Colorado and the West, state officials said.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/destructive-jumping-worm-invading-colorado-western-states-officials-wa-rcna341653https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/destructive-jumping-worm-invading-colorado-western-states-officials-wa-rcna341653Tom PotterfieldAsian Jumping Worm.The Asian jumping worm wriggles vigorously and can even jump, according to the California Department of Food and Agriculture.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:37:52 GMTThu, 23 Apr 2026 18:16:25 GMTMegan LebowitzGary Grumbach Monica AlbaThu, 23 Apr 2026 12:59:12 GMTThe Justice Department on Thursday announced that it was moving to ease restrictions on state-licensed medical marijuana, opening the door for more research and treatment options2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/trump-administration-moves-ease-restrictions-medical-marijuana-rcna341584https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/trump-administration-moves-ease-restrictions-medical-marijuana-rcna341584Eilon PazA worker trims cannabis plants inside a greenhouseA worker trims cannabis plants inside a greenhouse.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:59:12 GMTThu, 23 Apr 2026 13:14:25 GMT