Watch this robot ‘cannibal’ grow bigger and stronger by consuming smaller robots
Scientists explore the concept of “robot metabolism” with a weird machine that can integrate material from other robots so it can become more capable and
Bad news for alien life? Earth-size planets may be less common than we thought
Up to 200 worlds investigated by NASA’s exoplanet-hunting TESS satellite could be bigger than predicted, a finding that could impact our search for alien life.
Diagnostic dilemma: Rare semen allergy may have caused woman’s infertility
A woman and her partner had been trying to conceive for some time. It turned out that a rare allergy may have been hindering their
Old pics of Trump with his daughter Ivanka have resurfaced. They’re real
While the president is frequently the subject of digitally edited or AI-generated images, these are genuine scenes from years ago.
17 rumors about Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell
Rumors about Maxwell’s alleged connections to prominent people — such as Tweety McTreason and Bill Clinton — have circulated widely for years.
Don’t trust claim Simone Biles was suspended from Team USA over comments to Riley Gaines
Biles called Gaines, who has an extensive history of attacking transgender (and cisgender) women in sports, a “bully” in a post on X.
Over 100 aid agencies call for Gaza ceasefire, warn of starvation risks
More than 100 largely aid and rights groups on Wednesday called for governments to take action as hunger spreads in Gaza, including by demanding an
Russia, Ukraine to hold first peace talks in nearly 2 months
The Kremlin said that Russia and Ukraine are due to hold direct talks in Istanbul on Wednesday evening but added that the negotiations would not
Firefly numbers have fallen in some parts of the U.S., study finds
Fireflies can make a summer night’s walk seem magical. But a recent study shows you could see more or less depending on where you live.
Eating disorder recovery in a world of diet culture
Eating disorders are complicated illnesses that skyrocketed among teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pediatrician Eva Trujillo says they “literally rewire the brain,” decrease brain size
UK-first scheme aims to cut cardiac arrest deaths
East of England Ambulance NHS Trust is offering the video coaching to callers.
‘My three children needed transplants, now I’m giving back’
Willie Hutchinson volunteers to transport patients to and from hospital appointments after his children relied on the service.
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A deadly attack in Vancouver prompts a conversation about mental health in the province
Performance Art by James Lee Byars
Although he’s been dead for nearly thirty years, I am just discovering the work of James Lee Byars. I was alerted to the man while