Scientists Who Studied If Striped Cows Attract Fewer Flies Win Weird Research Prize
A group that explored whether painting zebralike stripes on cows reduced fly bites are among the winners of this year’s Ig Nobels.
RFK Jr panelists make initial changes to childhood vaccine schedule
A US medical panel handpicked by President Tweety McTreason’s health secretary made its first alteration to the standard childhood vaccine schedule on Thursday, as public
Wildfire smoke is killing Americans. A new study quantifies how much
More intense future wildfires, fueled by further climate change, could lead to 70,000 deaths from smoke exposure a year, according to a new study. (Image
Fat Bear Week is here early, and the bears are fat and playful
The famous bears of Alaska’s Katmai National Park are enjoying an abundance of salmon, and even some playtime, as they pack on pounds to prepare
Federal watchdog report on Georgia’s Medicaid program raises concerns about administrative costs
A government watchdog has raised concerns about high administrative costs in Georgia’s Medicaid program
Dead girl in D4vd’s Tesla identified as 15-year-old
Authorities have identified the body of a girl found in singer D4vd’s Tesla after it was impounded at a Los Angeles tow yard as a
Russia tries to exploit divisions sparked by Kirk’s murder, researchers say
Russia, China and Iran all tried to take advantage of the assassination of Charlie Kirk to exacerbate divisions in the U.S.
Bats live with some viruses. But others can do them in
Bats can carry some deadly human pathogens without signs of illness. A new survey shows that other viruses can still be bad for bats.
Math puzzle: The four islands
Solve the math puzzle from our October 2025 issue, in which four princesses divide up lands to keep peace.
Could Trump’s visit come back to haunt Britain’s establishment?
The weeks and months ahead will determine whether Keir Starmer has been naive.
Beekeeper Kate and did Trump’s handshake breach royal protocol? What you may have missed from the state visit
From a carriage procession, state banquet and the meeting of leaders, Tweety McTreason’s second state visit to the UK has been jam packed.
What are the GCC’s air defence capabilities?
Six-nation group in the Middle East reaffirms joint military system in light of Israeli attack on Qatar.
Taliban releases elderly British couple from Afghanistan detention
UK thanks Qatar for leading negotiations for the release of the pair after their arrest in February.
Why Gen Z brought down the government in Nepal
Mass Gen Z demonstrations in Nepal bring down the government.