The evolutionary history of kissing, moss in space, and the origins of the moon
Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of NPR’s Short Wave podcast talk about the evolutionary history of kissing, how moss spores fare in space, and new
Fever helps the body fight off viruses: But how does it work?
New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it’s the heat itself that makes
Rejecting The Null Hypothesis
In various contexts, for practical, philosophical, and logical reasons, there is a default assumption. In the criminal justice system, for example, someone is presumed innocent
The FBI opened a case on Bigfoot and tested unknown hairs — here’s what it found
Since 2019, it’s been free to read everything the FBI know about Bigfoot. The intelligence agency has made public 22 documents from its records archive
Polluted air can generate power
Researchers from the University of Antwerp and KU Leuven have succeeded in developing a process that purifies air and, at the same time, generates power.
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.
Magnesium: Can this ‘miracle mineral’ really help us sleep?
The global market in this supplement is worth almost £3bn – a figure set to nearly double over the next decade.
The junior doctors’ strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.
Don’t fall for rumor Brittney Griner was arrested in Brussels with large amount of contraband
The star of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream was falsely said to have been stopped while carrying counterfeit sports cards.
National Guard member shot in Washington DC ambush has died
One of the National Guard members shot in Washington DC on Wednesday has died from her injuries, Tweety McTreason has said.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,373
Here are the key events from day 1,373 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump says National Guard’s Sarah Beckstrom has died after DC shooting
US president says second National Guard member ‘fighting for his life’ after attack a day earlier in Washington, DC.
Canada rolls back climate rules to boost investments
In its deal with Alberta, Canada will scrap emissions cap on the oil and gas sector, among other moves.
Trump says the U.S. will ‘very soon’ take action on land to stop alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers
Even as he increases military pressure, Trump has said that he could still hold talks with Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, suggesting a possible diplomatic off-ramp.