Even rich Americans live shorter lives than poor Europeans, study finds
Wealthier individuals aged 50–85 had lower mortality across both the U.S. and Europe, but survival disparities were far greater in the U.S. Even the richest
Gut bacteria and blood metabolites directly affect children’s height, study finds
Researchers used Mendelian randomization to uncover causal links between gut microbiota, blood metabolites, and short stature in children.
Two-week diet swap reveals stark difference: Western vs. African heritage diets on immunity
Researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial in Tanzania to examine how switching between African heritage and Western diets affects immune and metabolic health. They found
How your dairy choices could impact your risk of type 2 diabetes, new study shows
A study of Swedish adults finds that high intake of non-fermented milk and cheese increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, while fermented milk, cream
Why have Asian markets plunged?
Asian markets from Tokyo to Sydney plunged amid increasing fears of a global economic downturn.
Tariffs have shaken the markets – how worried should we be?
Workers are right to fear for their pensions, but the greater worry is the here and now – the economy they live in.
US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals
A group of islands, occupied only by penguins and seals, has been swept up in Trump’s trade war.
Measles, MAHA, and “soft eugenics”
I’ve long said that the antivax movement is borderline eugenicist (or at least social Darwinist) in nature. Now that a second child has died of
Asian stock markets plunge, U.S. futures tumble as tariff turmoil continues
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index fell nearly 8% in early trading and other Asian markets slid, while U.S. stock futures point to a renewed selloff.
Tornadoes and flash flooding across Midwest, South kill at least 20
At least 20 people were killed in weather-related fatalities this week, including tornadoes that destroyed entire neighborhoods.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Blue Jays agree to $500m contract: Reports
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr has signed a new deal to stay with the club, according to reports.
Australia’s opposition scraps pledge to end remote work for public servants
Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton says election pledge was a ‘mistake’.
Luka Doncic scores 30 as Lakers win against Thunder
Los Angeles Lakers make powerful statement by demolishing Oklahoma City Thunder, the team with NBA’s best record.
MIT invents new way for QPUs to communicate — paving the way for a scalable ‘quantum supercomputer’
A new device enables remote entanglement, allowing distant quantum processors to communicate with one another with reduced error rates.