Op-Comic: The Mideast, an unsolved puzzle
For Iranian artist Nasrin Sheykhi, bombs, missiles and guns blot out any hope for a solution in the conflicted Middle East.
Feds Appoint 'AI Doomer' To Run US AI Safety Institute
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The US AI Safety Institute -- part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)—has finally announced its leadership team after much speculation. Appointed as head of AI safety is
Organic Catalyst Discovery Could Reduce the Cost of Fuel Cells
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have reached unprecedented heights, intensifying the need for clean energy solutions as alternatives to fossil fuels. One obstacle that researchers face...
Ancient artists high on hallucinogens carved dancer rock art in Peru, study suggests
The research notes similarities between the carvings in southern Peru and the ayahuasca-induced art of the Amazon's Tucano people.
Discovery of a New Subatomic Particle: The X(1880) Resonance
The BESIII collaboration’s recent discovery of an anomalous decay pattern points to the possible existence of a proton-antiproton bound state, supported by evidence from historical...
Maya ruler burned bodies of old dynasty during regime change, charred human remains reveal
Charred human remains and ornaments found at a Maya temple were part of a ritual.
New Research Reveals Why You Should Always Refrigerate Lettuce
Leafy greens are valuable for their dietary fiber and nutrients, yet they may also carry dangerous pathogens. Lettuce, in particular, has frequently been linked to...
'Zombie cells' in the placenta may cause heart failure in pregnancy
"Undead" cells in the placenta that spew proteins may help explain cases of heart failure that happen in late pregnancy and the early postpartum period.
Soaring Into the Future: DOE Researchers Develop Game-Changing Batteries for Air Taxis
Analysis of eVTOL batteries reveals unique operating demands. Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are advancing clean transportation by developing and...
Wisconsin man accused of killing, dismembering woman while on a date
Authorities accused a man of killing and dismembering a 19-year-old Milwaukee woman with whom he was on a date, court records show.
Stephen Curry and wife Ayesha planned new baby around Paris Olympics
Golden State guard Stephen Curry knew he was running out of chances to play in what would be his first Olympics, so he and his wife Ayesha started planning many months ago about how to make the Paris Games work
Dubai airport slowly re-opens as rainfall persists
Some inbound flights to the world's second busiest airport resume, but many passengers remain stranded.
Can you hear the hyenas and wild pigs in new David Bowie hit?
The late musician's song is part of a project giving financial credit to nature.
Two suspected Russian spies arrested in Germany
The German-Russian nationals are suspected of planning to sabotage German military help for Ukraine.