Three sensitive messages from Yemen strike Signal chat unpacked and explained
We unpick excerpts from a group chat by high-ranking US security officials about an air strike on Yemen.
Deleting Your 23andMe Data Isn’t Enough — Make Sure You Do This First
Now that the genetic data company is filing for bankruptcy, here’s how to protect yourself.
HIV-funding cuts could lead to nearly 3 million extra deaths by 2030, study suggests
A modeling study looked at how anticipated cuts to international HIV funding would affect the rate of new cases and HIV-related deaths in low- and middle-income countries.
Archaeologists may have finally discovered famous ‘lost’ canal built by Julius Caesar’s uncle
Scientists may have just found a canal the Romans built 2,100 years ago while battling the Celts.
Never-before-seen chain of volcanoes discovered hiding near the Cook Islands
After suspecting the presence of a series of underwater volcanoes near the Cook Islands, researchers have now mapped out the newly discovered structures.
Lasso-shaped small molecule may be a powerful tool in the fight against infectious diseases
A small molecule shaped like a lasso may be a powerful tool in the fight against infectious diseases, according to a new study in Nature co-authored by University of Illinois Chicago researchers.
Time-restricted eating combined with exercise may boost fat loss
Time-restricted eating is the latest craze for people looking to lose weight, but whether it works is still the calorie-burning question.
Study uncovers protective mechanism of BRCA2 in cancer treatment
Mutations in BRCA2 — a gene known to repair damaged DNA and suppress tumor formation — can predict an individuals’ predisposition to develop breast cancer, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, and other epithelial tumors.
Novel drug nitisinone could help reduce malaria spread by killing mosquitoes
In the fight against malaria, controlling the mosquito population is crucial.
Researchers develop a reverse genetics system for African swine fever virus
Researchers from the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI), and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have developed a reverse genetics system for African swine fever virus (ASFV).
Is this a real orange owl — or AI?
Scientists aren’t really sure why this bird, nicknamed “Rusty” or “Creamsicle,” is orange.
Will telling 23andMe to delete personal data protect your genetic information? Not entirely
There’s always a chance the data doesn’t get erased — but consumers should ask 23andMe to delete their information anyway, experts say.
Many Social Security recipients will have to confirm identity in person to receive benefits
Using phone services to verify identity will no longer be available beginning April 14, 2025.
Rumor Musk announced MSNBC acquisition for $900M is false
An article promoting the rumor said Musk’s purported purchase sought to end what he described as “toxic programming” on the cable news network.