JD Vance’s ominous pitch to Greenland
Many in the Danish territory feel bullied by the US, Andrew Harding finds on a trip to Nuuk.
Countries boost recruitment of American scientists amid cuts to scientific funding
American scientists have long worked abroad, but recruitment efforts are increasing due to cuts by the Trump administration. (Image credit: Christophe Simon)
U.S. Institute of Peace staff receive termination notices, sources say
The nonprofit institute’s mission is to promote conflict resolution and the prevention of conflicts globally.
Trump’s changes to the Social Security Administration has many seniors alarmed
The average wait time for Social Security calls has doubled in the last six months to 104 minutes.
FDA recalls thousands of pounds of ground coffee mislabeled as decaffeinated
The Food and Drug Administration recalled thousands of pounds of ground coffee across 15 states in the U.S. on Tuesday that were mislabeled as decaffeinated.
Gaza enters longest stretch without aid as Israel continues airstrikes
No food or supplies have entered Gaza since in over three weeks, the United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees said Friday, making it the longest stretch without aid entering the enclave, as Israel intensifies its military operations amid the crushing near-complete blockade, plunging the Gaza Strip into deeper desperation.
Lack of equipment stalls race to save earthquake survivors in Myanmar
Devastation is widespread in Mandalay where survivors are still waiting for help from military government.
Why can’t we remember our early years? Do babies make memories at all?
For the first time, scientists have observed memories forming in babies’ brains in real time.
People in Gaza surviving on canned food as fresh produce rotting at border
UN relief chief warns food ‘rotting’ at Gaza border as Israel breaching humanitarian law with blockade since March 18.
Study uncovers how resistance to chemotherapies may occur in some cancers
Investigators at Mass General Brigham have uncovered how resistance to chemotherapies may occur in some cancers. Researchers focused on a pathway that harnesses reactive oxygen species (ROS) to kill cancer cells.
New PCR test offers hope for better treatment of bacterial vaginosis
Roughly one out of three women ages 14-49 in the United States develop a vaginal bacterial imbalance known as bacterial vaginosis (BV) during their lifetime.
Studies explore bioactive compounds in plants for disease prevention
Fruits and plant extracts contain bioactive compounds that can help treat or prevent diseases. To characterize and understand their mechanism of action, researchers from universities and research institutions in Brazil and Germany have conducted independent but complementary studies.
Six promising biomarkers could improve early and accurate detection of kidney injury
Critical Path Institute® (C-Path) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) published results for six biomarkers that could improve the early and accurate detection of kidney injury, leading to both the development of safer medications and better health outcomes for all patients.