Health & Science

The peak of the Lyrid meteor shower shower this year is expected Monday and Tuesday this week, when the tail is at its peak.

Nearly nine of out 10 Americans subscribe to video streaming services like Netflix, YouTube or Hulu. Two companies are creating similar on-demand programming for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

A new study from the University of Vermont takes the first-ever look at how much carbon is stored in wood in streams across the Northeast.

23andMe this week entered the federal bankruptcy process and is looking for a buyer, which has raised questions about data privacy for those who participated in the company's genetic analysis.

A new study out of the University of Vermont quantifies just how much migrating female whales do to sustain ocean ecosystems. The answer is: a lot.

The Vermont Department of Health said a school-aged child in Lamoille County tested positive after traveling internationally.

The current reimbursement mechanism under Medicare began during the pandemic. Congress extended that pandemic-era coverage once already, in December 2024, but that extension only lasts until March 31, 2025.

The state is monitoring for bird flu in dairy cows and people who are hospitalized with the flu.

The strain of bird flu is distinct from what has previously been found in dairy cattle. The finding raises some worrying questions — and concerns over the Trump administration's muted response.

The Made Here film The Quietest Year chronicles how one woman's fight against noise pollution shifted into a larger-scale discussion about the role noise plays in our lives.