Experts review evidence behind updated protein intake recommendations
A new Perspective published today in The Journal of Nutrition, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), reviews the evidence supporting protein
Engineered probiotic bacteria boost immune attack against pancreatic cancer
Cancer immunotherapies have transformed treatment for many cancers, but pancreatic cancer remains especially difficult to treat. One major reason is that pancreatic tumors often create
CRISPR directs layered immune response against invading bacteriophages
The main function of CRISPR-Cas systems, the revolutionary tool scientists now employ to edit genes, is to defend bacteria against threats such as viruses called
Smart ring continuously tracks multiple health biomarkers from finger sweat
Engineers at the University of California San Diego created a smart ring that simultaneously and continuously monitors up to four different chemical biomarkers from finger sweat.
The new Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for $20
Amazon’s newest Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for $20, down from $35. Here’s what makes this upgraded, ultra-portable streaming device worth buying now.
‘Cockroaches won’: India’s education minister resigns amid massive youth protests
India’s education minister resigned Saturday after escalating nationwide “Cockroach” demonstrations and an activist’s 26-day hunger strike demanding his resignation.
Does video show Trump’s ‘body double’ behind president? Here’s the truth
Comedian Jon Stewart joked that the man walking around behind Trump was his doppelganger.
Amazon just shut its AGI Lab, and quit a race it never led
Amazon is retreating from the race to build the smartest AI. This week it closed its AGI Lab, a San Francisco team working on artificial
Stripe wants to own the toll booth between AI models, for ~$10bn
Stripe wants a foothold in AI, and it is willing to pay dearly for it. The payments company is in talks to buy OpenRouter for
Wildfires in Spain and France force evacuation of 200,000 people
France has appealed for international help, while Spain has declared a national emergency.
Born too soon: Premature babies fight for survival in Gaza
Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza is causing a surge in premature births and endangering mothers’ health.
Guterres arrives in Syria in first official visit by a UN chief in 17 years
The UN chief will meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was under UN Security Council sanctions until last year.
Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents’ Dinner
The event celebrated press freedom after the first dinner was cancelled by a shooting in April.
Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia
US military says it disabled a tanker that was attempting to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports.