The Amazon molly — a sex-skipping fish — hacks evolution
The Amazon molly reproduces without sex. A genomic copy-and-paste trick called gene conversion may explain how it avoids evolutionary meltdown.
Five vessels attacked amid reports of Iranian drone boats, sea mines
Two oil tankers hit by explosive-laden boats in Iraqi waters amid reports Iran may be using unmanned surface vessels.
How is feminism being used to justify war in Iran?
Some supporters of the US-Israeli war on Iran are using the treatment of women in the country as a justification.
Fire erupts at Gaza camp after Israeli attack hits tents
Fire broke out at tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza’s Al-Ansar refugee camp after an Israeli strike.
Does coffee disrupt sleep? Large population study suggests the impact may be minimal
A large cross-sectional analysis of 25,381 Swedish adults aged 50–64 found that habitual coffee consumption showed only very weak associations with sleep quality and daytime
Scientists uncover how the immune system actively builds food tolerance
Food allergies are serious and, for some, potentially deadly. And yet, despite decades of research into allergies and what causes them, very little is known
Researchers identify mechanism explaining chemical disruption of sex hormones
Researchers at the University of Oulu have identified a previously unknown mechanism in humans that may explain why certain medicines and environmental chemicals disrupt the
Blood test marker p-tau217 helps detect early dementia risk in cognitively healthy older women
A long-term study of 2,766 women in the Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study found that higher baseline plasma p-tau217 levels were associated with a greater
Video of Trump showing Laura Ingraham ‘Cardboard Ayatollah’ isn’t real. Here’s the proof
The video was originally posted and shared by a meme page and tagged with a label indicating it was made using AI.
Simplified nanoparticles “educate” the immune system to find and destroy disease-causing cells
Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have developed a simplified version of biodegradable nanoparticles that can “educate” the immune system to find and destroy disease-causing
Unraveling rumor that US senator has seen video evidence of Trump ‘raping a child’
The popular rumor appeared to stem from Rep. Ted Lieu’s February 2026 statement calling for the resignation of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Noma head chef resigns from restaurant amid abuse allegations
René Redzepi had previously apologised after ex-employees of the Danish restaurant accused him of creating a toxic work environment.
Don’t add fuel to claim Trump’s ‘Operation Invisible Pump’ bans gas price signs
No credible news outlet reported on the alleged ban.
Oil hits $100 a barrel despite deal to release record amount of reserves
It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.