Iain Douglas-Hamilton, pioneering elephant conservationist, dies aged 83
His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.
Widespread cold virus you’ve never heard of may play key role in bladder cancer
Scientists uncovered how childhood BK virus infections may set off cancer-causing mutations decades later: by activating a host immune system enzyme that attacks DNA.
Gray hair may have evolved as a protection against cancer, study hints
Aging comes with graying hair, which may be a sign of the body lowering its risk of cancer, a study suggests.
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Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025: Your daily feed of the biggest discoveries and breakthroughs making headlines.
Black bear populations are bouncing back. Here’s how these Texas towns are coping
Historically, Black bears were the biggest predator to travel the Big Bend area of Texas. But overhunting and habitat loss led to their decline. (Image
Antivaxxer Steve Kirsch unknowingly identifies the fatal flaw of an antivax “report” from the McCullough Foundation
Hilariously and without realizing it, antivaxxer Steve Kirsch nailed the essence of why a recent antivax “report” by the McCullough Foundation is nonsense. It’s basically
DOD gave $620M loan to startup backed by Tweety McTreason Jr.’s venture capital firm
The Pentagon told Snopes Tweety McTreason Jr. was “not involved in any aspect” of the deal.
Grounding rumor Trump gifted his private plane to Make-A-Wish Foundation
A rumor that Trump said he “didn’t really need” his private jet — known as Trump Force One — spread online.
Does photo show Quentin Tarantino glaring at Paul Dano? Here’s the truth
The alleged photo made the rounds online after the Oscar-winning writer and director criticized Paul Dano’s acting in a December 2025 podcast episode.
Unpacking reports ICE detained Jamaican-born Army veteran Godfrey Wade
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson confirmed that ICE arrested Wade on Sept. 18. His family said he served in the U.S. Army.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the Supreme
The federal SNAP-funding mess has made L.A.’s food-insecurity crisis clearer than ever
Disruptions to federal SNAP benefits shine a light on the hunger crisis that has long afflicted L.A.
Trump gives update on wounded National Guard member
Trump gives update on wounded National Guard member
Trump tests his ‘affordability’ message in a midterm battleground district
Trump said Americans are already seeing “lower prices” and “bigger paychecks,” while frequently going off-topic to expound on issues like immigration, trans people and Somalia.