As we age, our social circles tend to get smaller as people become more selective in their social interactions as they age. Scientists have started to think that the shrinking of social networks with age might not be all bad. Being socially isolated can harm health as much as obesity, alcoholism or sedentary living. Researchers followed female macaques on the island of Cayo Santiago in Puerto Rico. It was written by: Erin Siracusa, University of Exeter and Noah Snyder-Mackler, Arizona State University Read more: Erin Siracusa has received or currently receives funding from the American Societ ..read more

Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher's early departure puts GOP's slim majority on a tightrope. Gallagher announced last month that he would not seek reelection but said he would finish out his current term. The Green Bay Republican's decision to leave before the end of his term means the House GOP can only afford one member to break with the conference on party-line votes moving forward ..read more

In a bid to combat pressing environmental challenges, Southeast Asia is witnessing the emergence of environmental AI solutions. In a recent investigation into AI’s role in regional development, CNA unveils groundbreaking projects leveraging machine learning to address age-old environmental issues. From revolutionizing weather forecasting to monitoring biodiversity, these initiatives are poised to reshape sustainability efforts in the region ..read more

New research shows that being surrounded by nature actually affects people on the cellular level, slowing aging. Time outdoors is one of the easiest and most well-supported interventions for improving your mental health. In very polluted or deprived areas, the stresses of the environment canceled out the effects of having more nature around ..read more

NASA says at least 15 states across the U.S. are expected to experience a total solar eclipse on April 8. The event is expected to draw in crowds to various parts of the country to areas where viewing is best. Officials across the Untied States are making preparations for the event ..read more

Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $750 million ahead of Saturday night's drawing. That would make it the ninth-largest jackpot in the history of the lottery game. The last time someone won the jackpot was on Jan. 1, when a ticket in Michigan won a prize worth $842.4 million. There have been 34 consecutive drawings since then without a jackpot winner ..read more

NC State becomes first double-digit seed in NCAA tournament to advance to Sweet 16. Oakland trailed for the entire game until Taylor Townsend secured the first Golden Grizzlies lead with an and-1 layup with 2:49 remaining in regulation. The Wolfpack didn't allow a field goal until 14 seconds remained in overtime ..read more

The Associated Press called both races within six minutes of the polls closing at 9 p.m. EDT. Both Biden and Trump had garnered at least 88% of votes with 20% counted. The results did not come as a surprise, as both men have reached the delegate thresholds necessary to become the presumptive major party nominees ..read more

A 4,300-year-old tomb belonging to a palace official and his wife was discovered at the Dahshr archaeological site south of the Saqqara Necropolis in Egypt. The tomb is intricately decorated with inscriptions and scenes from daily life in ancient Egypt. It dates back to the end of the Fifth Dynasty and the beginning of the Sixth Dynasty around 2300 B.C. According to the inscriptions on the walls of the tomb, it belongs to a man named Seneb-Neb-Af ..read more

Jevin Hodge resigned from the Arizona Legislature on Tuesday after a report on sexual misconduct. Hodge's resignation sparked renewed interest in revamping the system of replacing him. Democratic precinct committee members in Legislative District 8 nominated three women to replace Hodge. State Sen. J.D. Mesnard has written a bill clarifying some of the issues that have arisen ..read more