PNAS Publishes Rank Pseudoscience
The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences recently published an article on acupuncture. It’s a highly credulous take that tries to convince the reader
Month: May 2026
‘I forgot what it feels like to be outside’ – First rooftop intensive care ward opens
The outdoor ward, at King’s College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.
The most spectacular rocket explosion since N1 just happened in Florida
On Thursday evening Blue Origin attempted to test fire its massive New Glenn rocket at its Florida launch site, but something went very wrong after
2027 Audi RS5 first drive: A performance PHEV with split personalities
Audi provided flights from Washington, DC, to Munich, Germany, and accommodation so Ars could drive the RS5. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. SAALFELDEN
Russian drone crashes into apartment building in Romania
The drone hit a residential building, injuring two people and causing a fire, officials said.
Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%
The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.
Survival before safety for Delhi’s poor as temperatures hit 45C
As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.
Huge explosion in Florida as Blue Origin rocket bursts into flames
A Blue Origin rocket has exploded in a fireball during a late-night launchpad test – shaking nearby homes.
America’s 250th anniversary plans start to fall apart
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At least three dead after fire destroys Dallas apartment complex
A large fire destroyed an apartment complex in Dallas after crews responded to reports of a gas leak.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes on launchpad
The incident is the latest setback for Jeff Bezos’s space venture as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
Lebanon Latest: Mass evacuations as Israel expands attacks
Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto brings you the latest from southern Lebanon amidst increasing Israeli attacks.
14-year-old Californian wins Scripps National Spelling Bee in lightning-round tiebreaker
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old from California, won a tense tiebreaker to take the title at this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming the best young
AI-generated film about Iranian resistance set to premiere at Tribeca Festival
Tribeca Festival is defending the inclusion of a full-length AI-generated movie in its lineup this year. Filmmakers Ash and Pooya Koosha used AI tools to