A new study has uncovered why some brain cells are more resistant to Alzheimer’s damage than others. Researchers found a natural cleanup system that helps remove toxic tau protein before it can form harmful clumps. The study also shows that cellular stress can produce a
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday lamented the “failure of the international order” that led to the ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Carney said in Sydney, Australia, that his country “has long seen Iran as the principle source of instability and terror
After raining thousands of bombs on Iran, the United States and Israel are outsourcing the task of overthrowing the government to civilians who are unarmed and otherwise ill-equipped to take on the heavily armed oppressive forces they would face. US President Donald Trump and
For this month's ESA/Hubble Picture of the Month, NASA/ESA's Hubble Space Telescope is joined by ESA's Euclid to create a new view of the most visually intricate remnants of a dying star: the Cat's Eye Nebula, also known as NGC 6543. This extraordinary planetary nebula in the
Democrat Alex Holladay is projected to win the special election to represent Arkansas’s House District 70, edging out Republican Bo Renshaw, according to Decision Desk HQ. The race was seen as a pickup opportunity for the Democrats after Holladay, in 2024, narrowly lost his bid
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) is requesting voluntary testimony from seven additional people as part of the committee’s investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Those Comer sent letters to include Microsoft
Since winning America's first gold medal in the Winter Olympics' women's free skating event since 2002, Alysa Liu has been at the center of attention. It's not just her skill that's been the topic of discussion, but also her music taste. After skating to PinkPantheress and
A rare total lunar eclipse on Tuesday night resulted in a spectacular blood moon, captured by Josh Aoraki from the Te Whatu Stardome in Auckland Red alert: the best photos of the rare blood moon total lunar eclipse – in pictures Continue reading...
From menstruation mishaps to a meditation on old age, and the challenges faced by Arab-Israelis in the aftermath of the Hamas attacks, one Oscars category is nothing if not varied. "The live action short category, it's particularly diverse in its genres," Julia Aks, nominated
Faculty at Mississippi State University are continuing work at the intersection of mathematics, statistics, and climate science with the publication of a new study examining regional snow cover trends across the Northern Hemisphere. The results suggest shrinking snow coverage
With the first tournament in East Asia of the season, the 2026 LIV Golf Hong Kong tees off starting on Thursday, Mar. 4 and goes until Sunday, Mar. 8 at Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling, Hong Kong. In just its third year of play in Hong Kong, the pro golf season extends
President Trump on Tuesday shared a photo of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) standing next to the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office, the latest turn in their unique relationship. Trump posted the photo of Mamdani lightly smiling next to a framed copy of the
The film, starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale, hits theaters March 6.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top Trump administration national security officials on Tuesday briefed senators on the U.S. conflict with Iran as questions about the goals, timelines and scope of the operation pile up. The session, which lasted about 80 minutes, comes
Maria O’Brien, an acting coach and actor known for roles in films including 1975’s “Smile” and 1984’s “Protocol” and numerous TV appearances in the 1980s and ’90s, died on Feb. 24. She was 75. Over the course of her six-decade career, O’Brien graced screens small and large,
President Prabowo held a rare late-night briefing with senior political leaders amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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United Launch Alliance was hoping to ramp up its new Vulcan rocket launches this year, but won't be launching any national security missions until it solves a recurring issue of booster nozzles burning off the rocket on launch.
Former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley and former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) won their respective Senate primaries on Tuesday, setting up a November match-up as Democrats eye a pickup opportunity in North Carolina. The rivals, both of whom were
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) - The Trump administration plans to meet with executives from the biggest U.S. defense contractors at the White House on Friday to discuss accelerating weapons production, as the Pentagon works to replenish supplies after strikes on
In January, Charlotte Cornfield announced her new record Hurts Like Hell. So far the Canadian singer-songwriter has released the title track and “Living With It” featuring Feist. Today, she’s back with “Lost Leader” with Christian Lee Hutson. “This is a hard song,” Cornfield
President Donald Trump and his team scrambled Tuesday to reclaim the narrative on why he decided to attack Iran, after his top diplomat suggested the US struck only after learning of an imminent Israeli strike. Secretary of State Marco Rubio alarmed Democrats -- who say only
An explosion rocked the Lebanese capital and Israel said it was launching a new overnight wave of strikes on Iran, as the war engulfing the Middle East continued into Wednesday. Here are the latest developments: - US commander says 2,000 targets hit in Iran - Admiral Brad
EU elite retreated to a Belgian castle on February 12 to formalize what other powers had long priced in: Europe is losing. Not a policy debate or a trade dispute, but the century itself. The get-together was billed as a consequential competitiveness summit. The outcome—pledging
Prosecutors accused her of threatening to “make a false report to the police”.
Tencent could face pressure to divest from US companies like Epic Games, Riot Games, and Discord.
The conflict in the Middle East has rattled financial markets and global energy prices have soared.
More than 9,000 Americans have made a safe return back to the U.S. from the Middle East since the launch of strikes on Iran this past weekend, President Trump said on Tuesday. The U.S. and Israel launched attacks against the country as part of a joint operation, dubbed
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Rubio grilled over why US started Iran attacks Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back on a barrage of questions from reporters about conflicting
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Texas is known nationwide for its grueling hot summers. However, hurricanes and occasional winter weather can have a harsher impact on citizens and infrastructure due to the effects of power outages. Led by director and primary investigator Dr. Samuel Brody, researchers from
KATHMANDU, March 4 - Nepal is heading to a general election on Thursday, the first after youth-led protests last September demanding an end to corruption, more jobs and cleaner politics led to the deaths of 77 people and forced the government to resign.
An international team combining two major neutrino experiments has uncovered stronger evidence that neutrinos and antimatter don’t behave as perfect mirror images. That subtle difference may hold the key to why the universe didn’t vanish in a flash of self-destruction after the
Longtime fans of Dropout (formerly known as CollegeHumor) would say that to call the comedy streaming service a liberal-leaning platform is an understatement. That’s why some viewers were taken aback when Dropout announced cast members from its game show “Game Changer” would be
It is the fourth Australian death at a Japanese ski resort this year.
"Britain will always provide refuge to people fleeing war and persecution, but our visa system must not be abused," said Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
For decades, scientists have relied on tree rings to estimate how long trees can live. But new research suggests that this widely used method may have been underestimating the lifespan of many flowering trees—sometimes by centuries. A new international study published in
Native forest restoration usually starts with faster growing "nurse plants" that provide shelter under which to plant bigger trees—but new research suggests some big canopy trees can be planted early too. Scientists monitored over 1800 canopy trees at restoration sites around
Top Trump administration officials briefed Congress on the U.S. military onslaught Tuesday but did not say whether they will ask for supplemental defense funding.
TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.
In 2024, Callahan & Witscher released their debut album Think Differently, which earned them a Band To Watch honor. Last month, the duo announced its followup called Sorry To Hear That. Today they’re sharing “Rather Be Alone” featuring LA-based musician F.G.S. Along with
The Army on Tuesday released the names of the four U.S. service members initially killed after an Iranian drone struck the tactical operations center they were working from in Kuwait. Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Fla.; Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of
Scientists at TU Delft have designed a nanostring that, when poked, doesn't lose its energy to the environment immediately. Instead, the energy leaks out within the string, triggering a cascade of distinct vibrational modes. For the first time, researchers have observed this
President Trump on Tuesday endorsed a Montana radio host who launched his House campaign just more than an hour after Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) announced he was retiring from Congress. "It is my Great Honor to endorse Aaron Flint, who is running to represent the tremendous
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In a dry riverbed in Brazil, in a dense forest near the Amazon, a team of paleontologists found a fossilized jawbone from an ancient animal. Over the course of their fieldwork, they found eight similar bones, each around six inches long—but no other bones that they could
Jackdaw chicks learn about predators by listening to adults, new research shows. Scientists played recordings of predator calls to chicks in their nests—and paired the sounds with either adult jackdaw "alarm" calls or "contact" calls that indicate no danger.
Jeff Zucker and Marco Bassetti had their eyes on the same prize two years ago. Now they get to run it together. Zucker’s RedBird IMI and Banijay have struck a deal valued at $8 billion to merge All3Media with Banijay, which is headed by Bassetti as CEO. The transaction will
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to announce economic targets and policies for the year ahead on Thursday.