1,400-year-old temple ruins the size of a city block unearthed in Bolivia
Ruins of the Palaspata temple complex from the millennia-old Tiwanaku civilization are unraveling some mysteries about the relatively unstudied society.
Our gut bacteria can absorb and remove toxic ‘forever chemicals’ — at least in lab mice
An experiment in lab mice found that certain human gut bacteria can absorb PFAS, commonly called “forever chemicals,” until they are excreted, new study finds.
Astrophotographer snaps ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ shot of solar flare photobombing the ISS
An astrophotographer has captured an extremely rare and “difficult” photo of a solar flare exploding from the sun at the exact moment the International Space
NASA spots a new comet flying in from a distant star system
The newly discovered interstellar visitor is just the third of its kind and fascinates astronomers who hope to learn from it about galaxies far, far
Did 2 children die from carcinogens in Takis? Debunking the rumor
Social media videos being shared in late June 2025 claimed that health authorities linked the popular spicy snacks to child deaths.
The just-passed ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will increase national debt by trillions of dollars, according to CBO
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office is required by law to provide economic analyses on major legislation.
Did Paul McCartney refuse to celebrate Pride month?
According to the rumor, McCartney said in 2025, “I don’t celebrate it. I won’t. WOKE doesn’t deserve remembrance — it deserves reflection.”
Photo shows White House lit up red in 2025?
Some users claimed the image was from July 2, 2025, and indicated an incoming “scare event.”
Prevent 4th of July firework injuries by taking these simple steps
Fireworks are the pinnacle of many Fourth of July celebrations, and while they can be festive and fun, they can also land you in the
Informal use of antibiotics to prevent sexually transmitted infections on the rise in key populations in the Netherlands
New research analyzing an online survey of 1,633 respondents found a 15% recent use of doxycycline post- and pre‐exposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP/PrEP) among men who have
Finland taps new AI satellite to track toxic algae from space
Tech startup Kuva Space is working with the Finnish Environmental Institute (Skye) to analyse the health of the Nordic country’s waters with a specialised satellite.
Is ChatGPT hurting our critical thinking skills?
An MIT study finds ChatGPT may be hurting critical thinking skills. How do you use AI tools while protecting your brain?
Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ passes the US House of Representatives
The vote follows a marathon speech from Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who denounced the bill as reckless.