Day flights, coffee and supplements: These are the best ways to deal with your jet lag

Flying across time zones messes with our internal body clock, leaving us exhausted. Here are some ways we can help reset our circadian rhythms.

Europe's economy survived 'terrible prophecies' but must now tackle trade with China: EU's Gentiloni

After surviving the "terrible prophecies," Europe's economy must face the challenges of the war in Ukraine and trade ties with China, EU's Paolo Gentiloni says.

Space travel comes with risk—SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission will push the envelope further than ever

Space is an unnatural environment for humans. We can't survive unprotected in a pure vacuum for more than two minutes. Getting to space involves being strapped to a barely contained chemical explosion.

Kevin Costner Says Scrapped ‘Horizon 2’ Theatrical Release Was ‘Probably a Reaction’ to First Film’s Box Office Performance: ‘It Didn’t Have Overwhelming Success’

Kevin Costner spoke on the scrapped theatrical release of his second “Horizon” film on Saturday during its Venice Film Festival press conference, saying that “it probably was a reaction” to the underperformance of the first movie at the box office. “It didn’t have overwhelming

Algerians vote in presidential poll as Tebboune eyes easy victory

Algerians began voting on Saturday in a presidential election in which incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, widely expected to secure a second term, is hoping for a high turnout. The 78-year-old is heavily favoured to see off both challengers, moderate Islamist Abdelaali

Jeezy Accused Of Stiffing Ex-Wife Jeannie Mai Over Divorce Settlement

Jeezy has been accused of not abiding by the terms of his divorce settlement with ex-wife Jeannie Mai and reportedly owes her significant sums of money.

When pain really is in your head

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the complexity of chronic pain, the spread of diseases and training crocs to avoid eating certain toads.

Visit Films Takes World Sales Right for Dystopian Tale ‘40 Acres’ Starring Danielle Deadwyler (EXCLUSIVE)

Visit Films has snapped up world sales rights (excluding Canada) to R.T. Thorne’s feature bow, “40 Acres,” a dystopian survival thriller, which is screening in Toronto’s Special Presentations. “R.T. is an exciting director who has proved himself in other formats,” said Visit

Readers discuss black holes’ trippy effects on time, banned swimsuits

Time to eat Astronomers watched in real time as the supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy went from dim and quiet to bright and actively feeding on material, Adam Mann reported in “For the first time, scientists witness a black hole turning on” (SN: 7/13/24 &

14 of the best entry-level sports cars on the market right now

You don’t need to have a multi-million-dollar supercar to have fun behind the wheel, I’m sure you’ll agree. There’s a lot to be said for a budget runaround that offers you an introduction to performance , better handling and fun when you’re out and about. Read more...

Paraguay and Argentina reach understanding on Waterway tolls

The governments of Paraguay and Argentina have reached an understanding regarding the collection of tolls on the latter's part for the use of the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway, it was announced.

Libyan coastguard returns boat with 64 migrants to shore

The incident comes just days after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Libya and 22 out of 32 people on board went missing, presumed drowned.

'AI scientist' created to run its own experiments. What will this mean for scientific discoveries?

Researchers at Sakana.AI, a Tokyo-based company, have worked on developing a large language model (LLM) designed specifically for scientific research.

There's No Denying It; Nvidia Is on a Historic Run, but Here Are 2 Tech Stocks I'd Buy Instead

Problem with anti-icing system detected in Voepass crash probe

According to audio recordings preserved in the so-called "black box," the co-pilot of the doomed Voepass flight 2283 spoke of "a lot of ice" before tragedy ensued, according to a preliminary report released Friday by Brazil's Center for Investigation and Prevention of

‘Happy Holidays’ Review: A Dynamic Palestinian Family Drama Chronicles Arab and Jewish Lives in Israel

From Palestinian filmmaker Scandar Copti, the Israel-set “Happy Holidays” is a piercing, realistic family drama, the inflection points of which reveal deep cultural and political dimensions surrounding gender and ethnicity. Like his Oscar-nominated crime drama “Ajami” (which he

Saudi Film Pioneer Faisal Baltyuor Launches First Arthouse Cinema in Riyadh, Where Titles Will Include ‘The Zone of Interest,’ ‘Fallen Leaves’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Saudi Arabian film industry pioneer Faisal Baltyuor is opening the first arthouse cinema in Riyadh in what amounts to a milestone in the kingdom’s moviegoing trajectory ever since Saudi lifted its 35-year ban on cinema in late 2017. The plush state-of-the-art 80-seat venue,

Gaza: Polio vaccination drive for children enters second phase

At least 35,000 children have been vaccinated so far, however medical charities and staff have raised concerns over the challenges up against them.

Uruguayan Senator calls for Cardama deal for new Ocean Patrol Vessels to be dropped

Broad Front (Frente Amplio - FA) Senator Sandra Lazo insisted Friday that Uruguay should backtrack on its decision to purchase two newly-built Ocean Patrol Vessels (OPVs) from Spanish shipyard Cardama, a company at risk of bankruptcy that has not yet commenced building the

June-August 2024 were hottest ever recorded: EU monitor

The 2024 northern summer saw the highest global temperatures on record, beating 2023's high and making this year likely Earth's hottest ever recorded, the EU's climate monitor said Friday.

Brazilian Bossa Nova legend Sergio Mendes dies aged 83

Brazilian musician Sérgio Mendes, who once won a Grammy Award, succumbed Thursday in the city of Los Angeles to the effects of prolonged Covid-19, according to The Associated Press. He had been facing respiratory problems for months, O Globo reported. The pianist, composer,

Gaza war in its 12th month with truce hopes slim

The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza entered its 12 month Saturday with little sign of respite for the Palestinian territory or hope for Israeli hostages still held captive. The chances of a truce that would also free hostages held by Hamas in exchange for prisoners held by

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What will happen to the major environment, health protections Biden is set to leave unfinished?

From heat protections for workers to restrictions on toxic chemicals, the Biden administration is set to leave several of the significant environmental and health protections it has floated unfinished. The fate of many of these regulations likely depends on the outcome of

Surprised Republicans air frustration with Gonzales prediction of GOP losing House

Rep. Tony Gonzales’s (R-Texas) pessimistic prediction that the House GOP conference will lose its majority in November is sparking frustrations among Republican lawmakers, while underscoring just how competitive the race for the lower chamber will be this fall. The surprise

Far-Right Radicalization Story ‘The Quiet Son’ Takes Venice Impact Award

“The Quiet Son,” a French film exploring family dynamics amidst far-right radicalization, has won the 2024 Collateral Impact Award at the 81st Venice Film Festival. The award, presented by Think-Film Impact Production and Impact Europe, recognizes films with significant

Biden charts course for final months of presidency

President Biden is charting a course for his final 135 days in office, ramping up his public appearances as he seeks to cement his legacy and support Vice President Harris’s White House bid. After a lengthy summer vacation on beaches on opposite coasts, Biden hit the road for

Lula sacks Human Rights Minister accused of sexual misconduct

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Friday sacked Human Rights Minister Silvio Almeida, who was accused of sexual harassment against several women. The PT leader said that no official would remain active in his administration under those circumstances, given the

The PERQ Computer

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Algeria's aging president expected to win 'fixed' elections

Algerians began voting in presidential elections marred by a repressive atmosphere, widely expected to result in a second term for Abdelmadjid Tebboune

Algeria's aging president expected to breeze to second term

Algerians began voting in a presidential election expected to bring a second term for the incumbent Abdelmadjid Tebboune who is hoping for a high turnout.

Will Kamala Harris or Donald Trump Be Better for the Economy? Here's What 1 Top Wall Street Analyst Says

Old satellite to burn up over Pacific in 'targeted' re-entry first

After 24 years diligently studying Earth's magnetic field, a satellite will mostly burn up over the Pacific Ocean on Sunday during a "targeted" re-entry into the atmosphere, in a first for the European Space Agency as it seeks to reduce space debris.

Nanoscale silver exhibits intrinsic self-healing abilities without external intervention

As an innovative concept in materials science and engineering, the inspiration for self-healing materials comes from living organisms that have the innate ability to self-heal. Along this line, the search for self-healing materials has been generally focused on "soft" materials

Intel Is Probably Getting Kicked Out of the Dow, but Nvidia May Not Be Its Logical Replacement

Deadly Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam

Super Typhoon Yagi uprooted thousands of trees and swept ships and boats out to sea, killing one person, as it made landfall in northern Vietnam Saturday, after blowing past southern China where it left two dead.

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