One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on dissent
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast
The US Tsunami Warning Center has recorded waves 0.3m (1.1 feet) high in Puerto Madero and Chiapas in Mexico after the quake.
Ancient DNA reveals plague was already killing humans 5,500 years ago
Plague was already a deadly killer 5,500 years ago, long before cities, farming, or the rat-infested conditions usually linked to historic outbreaks. By analyzing ancient
Could cosmic memory explain dark matter, dark energy, and black holes?
A new theory suggests the universe is constantly recording its own history in the fabric of spacetime. If correct, this cosmic memory could help solve
Many universities hold seized human remains. What should they do with them?
Biological anthropologist Fatimah Jackson is leading an effort to prevent history from repeating.
On the brink of extinction, the vaquita gets a digital lifeline
Scientists have digitally preserved the world’s most endangered marine mammal by creating highly detailed 3D models of a vaquita skeleton using advanced imaging technology. The
Hegseth wants a “High-T” military; doctors call it a clinical minefield
On Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the startling announcement that the US military would begin requiring all active duty and reserve personnel aged 30
Taco Bell iceberg lettuce identified as source of cyclosporiasis in 5 states
Federal officials on Friday announced that shredded iceberg lettuce imported from Mexico and served at Taco Bell restaurants in five states is a source of
‘Slave tourism’ argument in Trump-friendly SCOTUS brief flagged by legal expert
A law professor flagged a legal theory from a Trump amicus brief that he says would let foreigners bring enslaved people into the U.S. During
Trump ‘really angered’ during his speech by act that left him vowing ‘revenge’: journalist
A journalist pointed out that Trump’s speech revealed what angered him much more than election meddling. During an episode of The Daily Beast Podcast, executive
Lipreader reveals what really went down during World Cup couple’s viral argument
The couple were filmed during their country’s World Cup match against South Korea (Picture: TikTok) A viral clip of a couple having a bust-up in
The Pentagon froze 155 wind projects in 24 states, claiming drones can hide in wind farms
The Pentagon has frozen the permitting process for at least 155 new wind projects in 24 states for nearly a year, citing concerns that drones
Amazon’s Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis after one drove into heavy smoke at an active fire scene
Amazon’s Zoox voluntarily recalled software in 105 of its robotaxis after an unoccupied vehicle drove into heavy smoke at an active emergency fire scene in
OpenAI’s new hardware is a $230, 13-switch keyboard for Codex
OpenAI is selling its first hardware — without any help from Jony Ive. It describes the Codex Micro as a “command center for agentic work”