Despite church prohibitions, Catholics still choose IVF to have children Religions hold a variety of views toward IVF. Catholicism has one of the strongest negative judgments against the practice. Yet many in the church still use the procedure in order to have children. Jason DeRose
The unusual manner in which cicadas pee — and why the information is useful Little insects pee in droplets. But it turns out that cicadas pee in jets — and why and how they do it could help scientists better understand microfluidics and advance all kinds of technologies. Ari Daniel
So long, Stumpy. More than 150 of D.C.'s cherry trees have to go as water rises Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms hit peak bloom this week. This will be the last season for about 150 of the famous flowering trees — they'll soon be cut down to adjust to sea-level rise.
More studies challenge the idea that Havana syndrome comes from foreign adversaries Two new government studies found no unusual pattern of injury or illness in people with the mysterious cluster of symptoms known as Havana syndrome. Jon Hamilton
The U.S. bans most common form of asbestos, after decades of pushback from industry More than 50 other countries have already banned the substance, which has been known to lead to lung and ovarian cancer, mesothelioma and other deadly illnesses. Joe Hernandez
A volcano in Iceland is erupting for the fourth time in 3 months A volcano in Iceland erupted Saturday evening for the fourth time in three months, sending orange jets of lava into the night sky. The Associated Press
Third time's the charm: SpaceX's massive Starship reaches space SpaceX has successfully conducted a test launch of its massive Starship rocket in a major success for company, which saw the rocket explode in two previous test flights Geoff Brumfiel
Here are the concerns with artificial food dyes, as California weighs a ban in schools Six artificial food dyes and titanium dioxide would be banned in schools under a proposal in the state legislature. Critics say there isn't enough evidence to prove they're a health risk. Joe Hernandez
Elon Musk's giant Starship rocket is launching again. Here's what to expect The rocket is the largest ever built. It has yet to complete a full test flight, but the third time might be the charm. Geoff Brumfiel
Why a new report on child mortality is historic, encouraging — and grim Child mortality has hit a historic low around the world — fewer then 5 million deaths a year. But experts believe that millions more could be saved by relatively cheap, simple interventions. Gabrielle Emanuel
