Science word of the day: Lithics
Science word of the day: Lithics Pronunciation: LITH’-iks What it means: In archaeology, lithics refers to artifacts made of stone. Scientists used to think Homo
Handwashing: Cool Water as Effective as Hot for Removing Germs
We all know that washing our hands can keep us from spreading germs and getting sick. But a new Rutgers-New Brunswick study found that cool
A Recipe For Concrete That Can Withstand Road Salt Deterioration
Road salt, used in copious helpings each winter to protect them from ice and preserve safe driving conditions, is slowly degrading the concrete they’re made
People are quietly recording every conversation they have with AI, and the person across the table has no idea
A growing number of professionals have started using AI tools to record every conversation they have, and the people being recorded usually have no idea
New data shows EV batteries are lasting far longer than buyers think, yet US sales keep falling
Modern electric vehicles retain an average of 97 percent of their original range after three years and 95 percent after five years, according to a
Iran’s government spars with state TV as mediators push talks with US
Gov’t accuses IRIB of ‘censorship’ after parts of president’s speech not aired; station rejects ‘improper attributions’.
Worker dies during reconstruction of Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium
Barcelona offer condolences to family of a 54-year-old man who died during Camp Nou redevelopment after blow to head.
India win second T20 in Zimbabwe to take series as Kishan and Varma shine
Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma sets up 90-run win over Zimbabwe as India takes 2-0 lead in T20 series.
India’s ‘cockroach’ protest called off after education minister quits
The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi’s government in recent years.
More than 250,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain
Spain’s PM warns of “complex hours” ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control.
Silicon Valley Splits Over Closing the Borders to Chinese A.I.
Anthropic and OpenAI are clashing with the rest of the tech industry over whether “open-source” models from China should be freely available or restricted.
‘Cockroaches won’: India’s youth protest leaders declare victory as minister resigns
India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party called off its nationwide protests on Saturday after the country’s education minister resigned and the government agreed to a number
Trump conditions a landmark nuclear agreement, and a unique critter goes viral: The news quiz
Ukraine makes a big wartime shake-up after protests, an AI model breaks free, and a box-office smash attracts angry critics.
A daily fiber supplement reduced knee arthritis pain and improved strength
A prebiotic fiber supplement reduced knee osteoarthritis pain while also improving grip strength and pain sensitivity in a six-week trial. The results hint at a