Protests erupt across Syria over sharp fuel price hikes
Protests have erupted in Syria after the government raised fuel prices.
Cockroaches have a reputation for surviving almost anything, but this diet proved deadly
A laboratory study tested how ultra-processed, unprocessed, and mixed diets affected survival in 127 lobster cockroaches, Nauphoeta cinerea. Cockroaches fed only ultra-processed foods had higher
What’s driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?
Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months – but it can go wrong.
What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
Study: Long-term use of CBD supplements lowers aggression in dogs
Dogs who are given supplements containing cannabidiol, or CBD, over a period of years show lowered aggression levels, a new study claims.
Unvaccinated Pennsylvania woman died of measles complications, coroner says
A 40-year-old woman in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania has died of complications from measles, according to the county’s coroner. It marks the third vaccine-preventable, measles-linked death
Rocket Report: Europe joins the commercial launch club; a Ravn X sighting?
Welcome to Edition 9.10 of the Rocket Report! This week we’re celebrating a historic moment in Europe when a German rocket company successfully put its
Some in Silicon Valley Are Questioning the Calls for an A.I. Slowdown
The debate over the safety of artificial intelligence grew personal as key tech leaders said calls for government regulation were self-serving and misplaced.
Swedish left-wing bloc narrowly ahead with election too close to call
A partial count by Sweden’s election authority projected that left-wing opposition bloc would win a three-seat majority.
When gut microbes run low on fiber, they may start eating you
Gut microbes need something to eat, and when fiber is limited, they may begin consuming proteins from the mucus lining that protects the gut. Researchers
Trump’s attempt to dodge AI question immediately backfires: ‘As if we don’t know’
President Tweety McTreason stunned reporters Sunday after he was asked about his personal use of artificial intelligence. Trump spoke with the press during his flight
Alarm bells sound as Trump targets $3 billion lifeline that keeps schools online
A multi-billion-dollar federal program that helps schools and libraries afford broadband internet is under review by the Trump administration, leaving education officials and advocates worried
MAKERphone 2.0 Lets You Build a 4G Phone and Vibe-Code Its Apps
Most of us carry a phone every day, but very few of us could say what’s actually going on inside one. That gap is exactly
Privacy Notes: Markdown Editor With Built-in Encrypted Vault
There is no dearth of note taking apps for Linux. There are tools like Obsidian that are local first, tools like Joplin that are both