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David Byrne Awakens the Story of Dark Matter

In an excerpt from his new book, “Sleeping Beauties,” the musician and writer revisits the brilliant discoveries by astronomer Vera Rubin The post David Byrne Awakens the Story of Dark Matter appeared first on Nautilus .

Are 'tradwives' relevant now in conservative movement?

Two years ago, the conservative movement seemed captivated by the ideal of the "tradwife" — a rejection of modern feminist thinking and an embrace of traditional roles for men and women, where the woman stays at home taking care of the children, cooking and managing the house

Trump approval rating mired at record low: Poll

President Trump maintained his record low approval rating in a new survey released Monday, as Republicans push to ramp up support for their party’s candidates with around four weeks until the midterms. The Reuters/Ipsos poll found the president's approval held steady at the 32

Seagrass meadows bounce back with new fish communities

Seagrasses are flowering plants that thrive in marine environments and form extensive meadows along the tropical Queensland coast. New James Cook University research shows the seagrass meadows of Trinity Inlet in Cairns Harbor have recovered after severe cyclones and flooding

Provide time, order and mercy for Salvadoran TPS holders

I understand that Temporary Protected Status was never intended as a permanent immigration status. But I ask that the administration extend it for Salvadorans so they have sufficient time to pursue other lawful alternatives and prepare responsibly for what may come.

Let the debates begin: 5 to watch this week

In today's issue: ▪ Supreme Court back in session ▪ Trump touts diesel executive order ▪ Politico blocked from Air Force One ▪ Russia outbreak fuels concern General election debate season kicks into high gear this week with candidates meeting on stages throughout the country in

The Verge’s guide to the best October Prime Day deals

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days (also known as October Prime Day) is here, serving as a precursor to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. There are a ton of good deals, and bundling them all into this package is the easiest way to keep the blast of upcoming coverage under control.

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The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL phones are $250 off

During Amazon’s October sale, the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL are discounted by $250 or more. The base model Pixel 11 Pro with 256GB of storage is only $849 (originally $1,099), $50 lower than the usual price for the base Pixel 11, while the 256GB 11 Pro XL is $999, a $300

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The easiest Apple Watch to recommend is $50 off

The Apple Watch SE 3 is the smartwatch that we recommend for most people because it’s affordable, yet packed with most of the features found in pricier versions. We spotted Amazon October Prime Day discounts across the lineup, including both the 40mm and 44mm sizes, and GPS

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The Bizarre, Murky History of Soviet-Born Tetris

The beloved video game Tetris has a fascinating, complicated history. While the Tetris Company (TTC) claims exclusive rights to the geometric pieces at the heart of the game, known as tetrominoes, history shows that the Russian engineer and game designer duo behind TTC did not,