Health

Let a Thousand Stinky Blossoms Bloom: How Australia Became the World's Corpse Flower Destination

Australian collections of the endangered and notoriously unpredictable flowers have popped off in recent years, as ‘personas’ like Putricia, Stinkerella and Smellanie prove a hit with nosy spectators

Toddlers in mascara? Dance teachers and parents rethink stage makeup

Applying cosmetics for concerts and competitions is part of dance culture but many now question the tradition

At least 5 killed, including American, in a string of avalanches in western Austria

At least five people were killed in a string of avalanches in western Austria, authorities said Saturday.

We tested 13 non-toxic, Pfas-free pans in a food lab. These seven passed

From Our Place to Caraway, we tested 13 nonstick pans free of harmful Pfas chemicals. Here’s how well they stand up to high heat and everyday cooking

‘They were mothers, wives, friends’: how a ski trip turned deadly in the California mountains

A picture is emerging of one of the worst avalanche disasters in US history, and the women among a tight-knit group of friends who died

Salad praise: how ice hockey’s ‘lettuce’ hair is winning over Hollywood

Gentler take on mullet has flowed over shoulders at Winter Olympics and is now tossed on red carpets

A police officer couldn't catch his breath. It was the only sign of a rare lung disorder.

February 21, 2026 / 8:00 AM EST / CBS News

‘Reimagining Matter’: Nobel Laureate Invents Machine That Harvests Water from Dry Air

Omar Yaghi’s invention uses ambient thermal energy and can generate up to 1,000 litres of clean water every day

Botswana's diamond-funded health system has failed: it needs to be reformed and rebuilt

As Botswana’s president here is my plan to renew this country’s beleaguered health system – and my vision for a stronger Africa

Sex first, dinner later: what can singles in Oslo, Berlin, Paris and Rome teach me about dating?

My fellow Brits seem weighed down by endless swiping – I went to the Europeans for a fresh perspective

US man on ‘Dying to Serve’ tour dies after cancer fundraising hoax accusations

Doug Ruch died in New Zealand in December after article called him a ‘conman’ but cause of death remains unknown

Pressure Is Not Just in Your Head

As Olympic athletes know well, stress has actual physical properties.