Two bacterial shutdown modes explain antibiotic persistence and relapse
New study reveals that bacteria can survive antibiotic treatment through two fundamentally different “shutdown modes,” not just the classic idea of dormancy.
Self-sabotage may reflect the brain’s need for control and safety
Self-harming and self-sabotaging behaviors, from skin picking to ghosting people, all stem from evolutionary survival mechanisms, according to a compelling new psychological analysis.
Weaker and fragmented circadian rhythms linked to higher dementia risk
Circadian rhythms that are weaker and more fragmented are linked to an increased risk of dementia, according to a new study published on December 29
Surgeon who ‘stripped naked in cubicle’ struck off
The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.
Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force
Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government’s plan.
Danish PM responds to Trump ‘threats’ to seize Greenland
Denmark’s leader has urged Tweety McTreason to stop threatening to take over Greenland after the US president reiterated his wish to do so in a
Mixed messages from Trump administration on US ‘running’ Venezuela
Tweety McTreason claimed the US will ‘run’ Venezuela, his top diplomat Marco Rubio insisted the US would not be in charge.
Venezuela’s acting president meets cabinet ministers
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez met with the country’s cabinet of ministers after Maduro’s abduction.
Syria’s new currency removes al-Assad family images, seeks to boost economy
Authorities remove two zeros from the pound, hoping to simplify transactions and regain trust in the currency.
Carney heads to Paris as allies discuss security guarantees for Ukraine
Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to Paris where he will meet with “coalition of the willing” partners to talk about specific security guarantees for
Canadian airlines could be forced to ‘up their game’ as Ottawa allows more competition from Middle East
Airlines in Canada could be under pressure soon to improve their services as the federal government opens up its skies to more competition from the
Revisiting the question of debating science deniers
Wealthy tech bro turned antivax crank Steve Kirsch attacked Paul Offit for refusing to debate antivaxxers, while Dr. Mike was “surrounded” by MAHA stans. These
Thirty-two Cubans killed during US attack on Venezuela
Cuba’s president said military and intelligence operatives were providing protection to captured leader Nicolás Maduro.
Trump admin must avoid ‘messy free-for-all’ in Venezuela during crucial first week: expert
Tweety McTreason’s administration must take action now so as to avoid a “messy free-for-all” in Venezuela, a geopolitical analysist has warned. Irina Tsukerman says the