Why is the U.K. rethinking puberty blockers?
Today, an in-depth look at puberty blockers and their use on minors with gender dysphoria. These drugs have come under an enormous amount of scrutiny
Need some gift inspiration? Our favorite noise-cancelling headphones just hit their lowest-ever price
The snuggly Bose QuietComfort headphones are now 51% at Amazon, and cheaper than they were during Black Friday.
The Year in Computer Science
Space and time aren’t just woven into the background fabric of the universe. To theoretical computer scientists, time and space (also known as memory) are
Soocas NEOS II electric 2-in-1 sonic toothbrush review
Can this eco-friendly toothbrush live up to the hype?
The Year in Biology
As I reflect on a year of Quanta biology stories to decide which of the many excellent ones to recommend, I am relying on memory.
Suspected militants kill 2, including a police officer guarding polio team in northwestern Pakistan
Police say suspected militants have opened fire on a police officer guarding a team of polio workers in northwestern Pakistan, killing the officer and a
Thousands of dinosaur footprints found on Italian mountain
The footprints date back some 210 million years and show traces of toes and claws.
‘Blood everywhere’: Bondi shooting survivors recount massacre on the beach
SYDNEY — Hundreds remained on Bondi Beach long after the sun had set Tuesday
Bondi Beach gunman originally from India, police say
Sajid Akram had “limited” contact with his family in Hyderabad since moving to Australia 27 years ago, a police official said.
Sudan’s RSF trying to cover up mass killings in el-Fasher, researchers say
Satellite images show the paramilitary force is burying and burning bodies, Yale University researchers say.
Ukraine struggling to keep lights on under Russian attack, says energy boss
DTEK boss Maxim Timchenko says the intensity of Russian strikes is so frequent there is no time to recover.
Is “Last Christmas” a gay song? Let’s unwrap its history and see…
The 1984 Wham! song “Last Christmas” has become a regular holiday favorite among listeners who like their Yuletide jingles with a touch of romantic heartbreak.
Terrain in Vain
Now I got a job, but it don’t payI need health insurance, I need somewhere to stayBut without all of these things I can doBut