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The Case for a Bubble at Life’s Start

Is self-enclosure life’s greatest trick? According to the lipid-first theory, a cell membrane enabled life by giving chemistry a place to gather. The post The Case for a Bubble at Life’s Start first appeared on Quanta Magazine

Nurse John Sets 2027 Tour (EXCLUSIVE)

Nurse John is scrubbing up for a 2027 tour. The Los Angeles-based stand-up comedian and viral social media creator will hit the road in January for the “Against Medical Advice: Readmitted Tour,” the second leg of a run that sold more than 75,000 tickets. This leg kicks off in

2028 cycle begins after Democratic rout in midterms

We're officially into the 2028 cycle. Who’s up? Who’s down? Which potential 2028 candidate benefited the most from the midterms? Plus, how is Vice President Vance faring in a potential presidential race after the blistering Republican losses? Join The Hill’s Ian Swanson and

Reddit wants to guide your next purchase

Millions of people turn to Reddit for firsthand recommendations and reviews of consumer goods. Now, the platform is leaning into its role as a destination for shoppers in a challenge to more traditional outlets that publish product reviews and roundups. The company is launching

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Trump calls into premiere of C-SPAN’s new nighttime show

President Trump called in to the first episode of C-SPAN’s new show late Monday, addressing topics like immigration and a GOP-led effort to impeach his defense secretary. “Washington Journal Primetime” host Mimi Geerges asked Trump about his recent comment that his

Buttigieg challenges political status quo in new book 'Next'

Pete Buttigieg — who has said that he's leaning toward a 2028 presidential run — is penning a book that he describes as focused on taking "big swings to reform our political system." The former Transportation secretary announced the Jan. 26 release of his new book, "Next," on

Who Will Dems Investigate First?

You’re reading The TNR Blue Book. Get daily scoops, strategy, and developments inside the liberal ideas factory delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for free . Inside Washington “LAWYER UP.” That was the election night message from Representative Robert Garcia , ranking

Majority of Republicans want Congress to end Iran war: Poll

A majority of Republicans in a recent survey said they want Congress to end the Iran war, which has stretched into its eighth month and increased gas and grocery prices. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Tuesday, found that 71 percent of respondents support legislation to end

A catalyst that protects itself while producing hydrogen

Cobalt phosphide (CoP) is a promising alternative to platinum for producing hydrogen from water. However, scientists have struggled to explain why it performs so well. Computer models have suggested that CoP should become unstable under the conditions used to produce hydrogen,