The next U.S. trip to the moon isn't about planting a flag. It's about learning how to live and work there. NASA has just reset its Artemis program, marking a clear strategic shift: Space exploration is moving away from a race to achieve milestones and toward a system built on
In a new study, Northwestern University neurobiologists discovered that gut bacteria and the nose work together to shape social behavior in mice, including who fights and who backs down. Using a combination of genetic and behavioral experiments, the scientists found gut
A flesh-eating parasitic fly has spread north through Mexico to within a few hundred miles of the U.S. southern border. The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) lays its eggs in open wounds and in the orifices of live, warm-blooded animals—including, occasionally,
Gay Meat’s debut album Blue Water arrives next month. So far we’ve heard “Love For Fun,” “More Good Angels,” and “The Powerball,” and today Karl Kuehn is back with the vulnerable ballad “Vodka Sprite.” “My mom wasn’t perfect. And neither am I,” Kuehn says of the song. “She
An ode to the wonky yet wonderful projects of yesteryear, and their modern successors.
The practice of states revising standards for how their schools teach history is developing a storied and often contentious history of its own. A University of Kansas scholar has published new research arguing that history standards are prone to overt politicization, and that
In physics, some waves behave in a surprising way: instead of spreading out and fading, they hold their shape as they travel at constant speeds. These unusual waves, called solitons, have interested scientists since they were first observed in canals in the 19th century. Today,
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected microbial relationship that could help explain differences in the severity of a major disease affecting common beans. The discovery sheds light on how the pathogen evolves and may point to new strategies for breeding disease-resistant
Yeah, that's pretty much how it works.
Iran has denied shooting at its neighbor, but this is not the first time Iranian missiles have entered Turkish airspace
TLC singer Chilli on Sunday said she “made a mistake” by donating to President Trump and distanced herself from the MAGA movement. “I WANT TO BE CLEAR: I am not MAGA and do not support any of the many policies that are causing great harm to the American people. I made a
By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - The FBI said on Monday that an attack on the largest Jewish temple in Michigan earlier this month was an "act of terrorism" inspired by Hezbollah.
A research team led by Professor Jiwoong Yang of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST has developed next-generation optical sensor technology capable of precisely detecting not only the intensity and wavelength of light but also its rotational direction—the
Here's a thought experiment. Imagine looking at Earth from a distant star system, armed with a powerful telescope capable of capturing its reflected light. Could you tell the planet was alive? The answer, remarkably, might be yes and the clue would come from the color of the
Continuing entrenched petrol subsidies may undermine Putrajaya’s long-term fiscal health but cutting them could provoke significant backlash against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government, say experts.
[Corporate Council on Africa] Washington, DC -- The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Mauritius, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit, taking place July 26-29, 2026
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Saturday slammed FBI Director Kash Patel for reportedly pushing to release files related to Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) interactions with a suspected Chinese spy. “The FBI is attempting to smear a sitting U.S. Congressman, candidate for
The U.S.-Israeli war in Iran hit its one month anniversary on Monday, marking a critical mile marker for the Trump administration amid pressure to wrap the operation. President Trump and his deputies initially suggested the conflict would last four to six weeks following the
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Monday that while officials from his country have not negotiated with members of the Trump administration since the U.S.-Israeli war began, the U.S. has submitted a “negotiation request.” “We have had no negotiations
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“Over these last few years, every day that’s gone by, I’ve felt your prayers and support, your kindness and love," singer says
A research team led by Potsdam-based bioinformatician Prof. Dr. Zoran Nikoloski has developed a computational approach and an accompanying tool that enables the detailed analysis and reconstruction of actin filamentous structures in plant cells. The tool, called the Graph of
The Trump administration on Monday said it is renewing processing of asylum applications from some countries, a move that will have limited impact but nonetheless scales back current restrictions. The administration further paused asylum processing by U.S. Citizenship and
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Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have, for the first time, deciphered key steps in the biosynthetic mechanism of the potential anti-cancer agent fostriecin. The team led by Prof. Dr. Frank Hahn has succeeded in producing all enzymes involved in the process in the
Lurking in the depths of the ocean are countless species that have never been seen by humans before. As part of a project to name 1,000 of these unknown animals by 2030, 24 new species of deep-sea crustaceans have been discovered.
Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers started getting retroactive paychecks on Monday for the weeks they have worked without pay during the partial 44-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). House Republicans on Friday rejected a bipartisan
Pitchers, batters, and catchers can now challenge strikes and balls in seconds and it's changing the game overnight
Spain won’t allow American aircraft involved in the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran to fly in its airspace, a move likely to further drive a wedge between the two NATO allies. Madrid said March 1 it would not allow Washington to use its air bases for military operations in Iran,
OkCupid and its parent company, Match Group—which also owns massively popular dating apps like Hinge and Tinder—allegedly shared sensitive user data to a facial recognition software company. President Trump’s Federal Trade Commission is letting them off with a slap on the
The Pentagon has spurned a federal court ruling that blocked its press policy meant to limit journalists’ access to the building, setting up new rules that are just as restrictive, an attorney for The New York Times asserted Monday. The Times claims the Department of Defense
The FBI said on Monday that a vehicle-ramming attack at a Michigan synagogue earlier this month was an act of terrorism "inspired" by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. "Based on the evidence gathered to date, we assess this attack to be a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism
Novel marine mammal health surveillance can now detect deadly diseases in whales and dolphins in oceans, beaches and remote locations, thanks to new research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. The portable unit delivers results in about an hour, leading to faster
Usha Vance said there’s “no expectation” in her relationship with Vice President Vance that the two will see “eye to eye” on everything, but she added the second spouses try to maintain an open mind with each other. “I’m not his staffer. I’m not involved in this in any
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Delaware judge hands off Musk cases A Delaware judge has reassigned several cases related to Elon Musk after the tech mogul accused her of bias over a LinkedIn post and called for her recusal. © AP Photo/Susan Walsh Delaware
The musician/producer said he felt like “the spirit” of his contributions to the “This One Here” were no longer present on the final cut
The new exhibition space will connect the art and historical legacy of Ancient Egypt and North Africa to that of the rest of the continent.
Andy Weir made an ass of himself on a podcast and is trying to backpedal
Many of the year’s most anticipated Broadway musicals and plays are officially opening this month. Hollywood continues to have a strong presence on the Broadway stage this year. Daniel Radcliffe stars in “Every Brilliant Thing,” an interactive solo play about a child who starts
Four masked men are believed to have forced their way through an entry gate, grabbed the paintings and escaped by climbing a fence, Italy’s Carabinieri said.
The Horde and Alliance have never been closer as the latest expansion sees them flirting, drinking, and living together
People's political persuasions can have a significant influence on their initial response to a global health crisis, according to new research. But while they do tend to respond to guidance issued or followed by their political leaders of choice, the study showed that people's
A team at Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed a new microscopy technique that can distinguish lipid species in living cells—in particular cholesterol and sphingomyelin—and map them without the need for chemical labeling. By combining
A humpback whale stranded in Germany’s Baltic Sea is showing signs of weakness, raising concerns over whether it can return to the Atlantic. Rescue teams have repeatedly guided the whale off sandbanks near Timmendorfer Strand and Wismar Bay, but it keeps returning to shallow
Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel on Monday outlined six agenda items for Democrats to prioritize in the 2026 midterm elections. The former Chicago mayor and former U.S. ambassador to Japan pitched his “six for ’26” plan in a talk at Saint Anselm College’s New
Imax CEO Richard Gelfond is taking a temporary medial leave of absence as he undergoes treatment for pneumonia. He will not be participating in any public or private events for the company, including April’s industry gathering CinemaCon in Las Vegas, while he receives medical
The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Republican Sen. Mike Lee said that he believes there are "at least tens of thousands, probably hundreds of thousands" of noncitizens illegally registered to vote in the U.S., adding that a federal tool used in nearly two dozen states would help identify the number. But the tool