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Feeling heard and understood by a medical provider is a crucial part of healthcare for patients.

Some engineers are prioritizing 'design for demise' and planning satellites that are more likely to completely burn up in Earth's atmosphere at the end of their lifespan.

Cutting the state gas tax, as some have suggested, could lead to budget shortfalls down the line.

Overseas US military bases are integral to combat operations and can burnish the country's image to advance its foreign policy goals.

Suspending the federal gas tax, which would require Congress to agree, would drop gas prices only about 4% - less in high-cost states like California.

Healthy coral reefs can significantly reduce hurricane damage for coastlines, yet many still face harms, including pollution and ship damage, that people have the power to stop.

Today's AI systems are powerful, and it's natural to see them as having humanlike intelligence. Shaking that illusion is important - and difficult to do.

Cherokees across the US are working to revitalize their language.

Kevin Warsh has come under scrutiny for his ties to finance, but that background may also bolster more independence once he's confirmed as Federal Reserve chairman.

When you're upset, finding a new way to think about a negative situation can help you feel better. But researchers find the process takes some effort to really work.