Leaf litter has slower decomposition rate in warm temperatures than previously thought
The time it takes for a leaf to decompose might be the key to understanding how temperature affects ecosystems, according to Kansas State University ecologists.
New blood test is added an an option for colorectal cancer screenings
As cases continue to rise, a blood test has been added to the list of the American Cancer Society’s recommended screenings for colorectal cancer. It’s
$20 billion in tariff refunds have been paid so far, with more on the way
The Trump administration has refunded more than $20 billion in overpaid tariffs so far after the Supreme Court struck down the pillar of Trump’s trade
First Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
It follows recent protests that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.
South Korea detains dissident who fled China in rubber boat
Dong Guangping, an activist and former police officer, spent hours at sea before reaching Korean waters.
Ebola-hit DR Congo faces ‘catastrophic collision’ of disease and conflict, WHO warns
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread
YouTuber arrested for allegedly using AI to defame Korean actor
The YouTuber allegedly made false claims that fuelled a career-ending scandal for Kim Soo-hyun.
Ex-Biden aide flags ‘biggest story everyone is missing’ that could spell disaster for GOP
On Tuesday, Texas GOP voters elected to nominate Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his bid for Senate, but on Wednesday, political data strategist John
‘Good for business’: Big Oil plans huge shareholder payouts amid gas price suffering
A report from Groundwork Collaborative reveals how fossil fuel companies are not merely scoring windfall profits from President Tweety McTreason’s illegal war with Iran, but
Apple’s iPhone satellite ambition goes beyond rescuing hikers
Apple has spent billions of dollars to develop satellite connectivity for iPhone; I very much doubt it did so solely to rescue stranded hikers. The company
Total Android recall: Never lose an important notification again
Google’s shiny new Android 17 update may be on the brink of making its way out into world, but one of the most consequential Android
James Talarico has the best response to GOP accusations that he’s vegan
The runoff in the Republican Senate primary in Texas was held yesterday, and embattled state Attorney General Ken Paxton won. Now that both parties have
‘They are leaking radio waves, just like we are’: Radio astronomer explains how intelligent aliens could contact Earth without even trying
Radio astronomer Emma Chapman explains why the radio view of the universe is so crucial to space exploration, astronomy, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
Diagnostic dilemma: Whiplike rashes appeared on a woman’s back after she ate shiitake mushrooms
A woman developed bright-red rashes on her back that looked like marks from a whip, and at first, it wasn’t clear what caused them.