The week in science: Ice, parents’ disgust and penguins adapting to climate change
Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of NPR’s Short Wave podcast talk about the mysterious structure of ice, parents’ heightened tolerance for disgust, and how penguins
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Can the prescription drug leucovorin treat autism? History says, probably not
Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there’s little evidence the drug will help. (Image credit:
US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization
The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars running with Olympic torch
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars running with Olympic torch
Does TikTok’s US deal threaten the company’s global ambitions?
TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC’s
Federal judge may pause White House ballroom construction
Federal judge may pause White House ballroom construction
Eight surprise takeaways from the Oscar nominations
Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti missed out, while other actors carried their films to a nomination.
Trump withdraws Canada’s invite to ‘Board of Peace’
Trump did not provide a reason for the decision, which comes after Canada’s PM Mark Carney warned of a “rupture” in the US-led global order.
Trump sparks anger over claim Nato troops avoided Afghan front line
The US president said allied troops had “stayed a little back” during the war in Afghanistan.
Federal judge slams DOJ’s attempt to “intimidate & harass” trans patients & hospitals
A federal judge has voided a Department of Justice (DOJ) subpoena requiring Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. to hand over private information on young
Labour’s plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare
Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year
The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats.
US officially out of WHO, leaving hundreds of millions of dollars unpaid
As of today, the US is no longer a member of the World Health Organization—and it leaves the United Nations health agency with hundreds of
Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain
They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.