Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects
The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.
The White House’s Secret A.I. Rules + The State of Model Alignment With METR’s Chris Painter + The Final Hot Mess Express
A few details from the White House’s A.I. plan have leaked to the news media, but the administration has officially communicated almost nothing.
Scientists find unexpected life on Ötzi the Iceman’s 5,300-year-old body
More than 5,000 years after his death, Ötzi the Iceman is still hosting a remarkable mix of ancient and modern microorganisms. Researchers separated microbes that
His AI fund lost 67% in a month. Thousands still copy his trades
The AI trade blew up its own poster child last month, and thousands of people decided to keep betting on him. More than 5,000 retail
OpenAI removes the daily limit on free ChatGPT chats and upgrades the default model to GPT-5.6 Luna
OpenAI is removing usage limits on text chats for free ChatGPT users, the company announced on Thursday. The change means free users can send unlimited
Northern Ethiopia’s shifting alliances explained
The TPLF, Fano militias and Eritrea are redrawing the battle lines in Ethiopia’s north.
Trump says war ‘can’t go much longer’ – what’s the latest on talks?
Reports suggest that Tehran is discussing a bill barring US and Israeli vessels from passing the Strait of Hormuz.
Houthi attacks on gov’t forces hint that a major battle in Yemen is brewing
Houthis’ expansion of cross-border attacks means an even bloodier war may be imminent, analysts say.
Living near a dry cleaner may come with an unexpected Parkinson’s disease link
A nationwide case-control study of older U.S. Medicare beneficiaries found that living closer to a dry-cleaning establishment was associated with higher odds of incident Parkinson’s
Disrupted RNA methylation pathway accelerates Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s risks
A growing understanding of RNA biology is reshaping how scientists view the relationship between environmental toxicants, brain development, and neurodegenerative disease.
Scientists map key differences in stem cell potency for treating knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) affects more than 1 in 10 people over 40 years of age, impairing patients’ mobility and quality of life.
Metabolic stress triggers long-lasting immune system changes in diabetes patients
A growing understanding of trained immunity, a form of long-lasting immune system adaptation, is reshaping how scientists view diabetes and its many complications.
New research highlights carbohydrate role in early human brain development
Fruit, honey and other naturally sweet foods may have helped fuel the evolution of the human brain, according to new research from the University of
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact
Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.