Rescuers race the clock as Myanmar earthquake death toll climbs past 1,700
Three days after devastating quake, rescue teams lacking equipment to sift through the debris and help survivors.
Month: March 2025
Bodies of 8 Red Crescent medics recovered in Gaza, 1 still missing
The bodies of eight Palestine Red Crescent (PRCS) medics who came under fire in Gaza just over a week ago have been recovered, though a ninth worker is still unaccounted for, the Red Cross said.
AI models will lie to you to achieve their goals — and it doesn’t take much
Researchers discover that the most advanced AI models may lie to their users when under pressure.
How much of your brain do you need to survive?
Case reports of people with atypical brains reveal the human brain’s staggering ability to adapt to damage.
Human sacrifices found in a Bronze Age tomb in Turkey were mostly teenage girls
Archaeologists are unsure why unrelated teenagers were buried in an elaborate Bronze Age tomb but think their age may be a clue.
Are my braids doing more harm than good?
Research suggests the synthetic hair used for braiding could be bad for you – but will that stop women using it?
No, JFK Jr. did not call Biden a ‘traitor’ in newly released JFK assassination files
A letter attributed to the former president’s son circulated online after new files to related to the assassination were made public in March 2025.
Ramen noodles are still safe to eat, contrary to social media claims
Several viral videos claimed that five children died not long after eating ramen noodles.
Isomorphic Labs, Google’s A.I. Drug Business, Raises Money From Thrive
The company, which uses artificial intelligence to develop new treatments, now counts the venture capital firm Thrive Capital as a backer.
Lessons from the Myanmar earthquake: Disaster preparedness
The 7.7 Myanmar temblor raises questions about earthquake preparedness in Southeast Asia — and California. What can the rest of the world learn?
Will Trump kill programs that help drug users? L.A. harm reduction groups await fate
Programs that offer services to support drug users and decrease overdose deaths worry the Trump administration’s sweeping federal overhaul will have far-reaching ramifications for their work.
At least four killed in explosion at Spanish mine
Two others are missing after the blast at the mine in Asturias, northern Spain.
Global shares slide as Trump tariffs loom
The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries.