Evolution vs. Engineering: Why Can’t Robots Outrun Animals?
Despite superior individual components, robots lag behind animals in overall performance, suggesting a future focus on better system integration and control in robotics. Robotics engineers...
Study Finds Artificial Sweetener Can Cause Healthy Gut Bacteria To Become Diseased
Neotame, a new artificial sweetener, harms gut health by damaging bacteria and epithelial cells, raising risks for diseases like sepsis and irritable bowel syndrome. New...
Movie review: 'Idea of You' never finds its groove
"The Idea of You," on Prime Video May 2, follows in the footsteps of "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" and "Notting Hill" but does not live up to either film.
Following months of delays, U.S. unveils $1B military package for Ukraine
The Pentagon announced a military package worth $1 billion for Ukraine, as the United States rushes to send new weaponry to the besieged ally following months of delays.
North Korea warns of forceful response if U.S. tightens sanctions monitoring
North Korea on Thursday condemned new efforts to monitor sanctions enforcement against it and warned the United States of an "upward readjustment of force" in response.
Study: Women with heart disease prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs less often than men
Women with heart disease may be prescribed cholesterol-reducing statins less frequently than men, in contravention of recommended treatment guidelines, according to new research released Thursday.
FDA approves new medication for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women
The newly approved oral medication Pivya provides women with another option for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
Clip of Taylor Swift Expressing Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage Real?
The clip, which was taken from Swift's 2020 Netflix documentary feature "Miss Americana," was posted to social media.
Biden Signs TikTok Ban Bill Into Law. Here’s What Happens Next.
President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.
Inside Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.
House speaker heckled by protesters in campus visit
While the Speaker visited Columbia, police confronted pro-Palestinian protesters at campuses in Texas and California.
The batting blitz turning cricket into baseball
Indian Premier League batters are fearlessly unleashing big shots, every match a six-hitting spectacle.
Spain's PM halts public duties as wife faces inquiry
Pedro Sánchez says he will "stop and reflect" on whether to remain in the job.
'Business as usual' for Channel crossings despite migrant deaths
Prospective migrants trying to reach the UK from France say smuggling operations are continuing after Tuesday's tragedy.