The curious case of Russia’s charm offensive with NASA this week
Although NASA and its counterpart in Russia, Roscosmos, continue to work together on a daily basis, the leaders of the two organizations have not held
When your mind goes ‘blank,’ your brain activity resembles deep sleep, scans reveal
Neuroscientists think moments of “mind blanking” could be a way for the brain to protect itself.
Scientists analyze 76 million radio telescope images, find Starlink satellite interference ‘where no signals are supposed to be present’
Astronomers have long voiced concerns about Starlink’s satellite constellation interfering with observations of the universe, and a new survey by Curtin University confirms those fears.
How do frogs breathe and drink through their skin?
Frogs can breathe and drink through their thin skin — but how does that work?
Hamas refuses to disarm until Palestinian state established
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire and the release of hostages stalled last week.
Medicare could save $3.6 billion without risk to older adults, study suggests
The federal government’s Medicare program and older adults together spend $4.4 billion a year on care that has low clinical value for patients and can
What are all these microplastics doing to our brains?
Tiny shards of plastic called microplastics have been detected accumulating in human brains, but there is not yet enough evidence to say whether this is
World champion sprinter arrested for allegedly assaulting boyfriend
Reigning 100m world champion Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested last weekend for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend at an airport in Washington.
What’s the fallout from Trump’s new batch of tariffs?
The US has hit many countries with new levies, causing shock and confusion.
Hamas denies it expressed willingness to disarm, slams Witkoff’s Gaza trip
Palestinian group says right to resist Israeli occupation ‘cannot be relinquished until full national rights restored’.
Palestinian boy, 17, dies of Israel-induced starvation in Gaza
Atef Abu Khater’s weight dropped to just 25kg (55lbs) before he died of malnutrition, his family says.
USDA seeks to combat spread of New World screwworms into U.S.
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on Wednesday announced a plan to enhance the agency’s ability to detect, control and eliminate the New World screwworm, including
Search continues into second day for suspect in Montana bar shooting that killed 4
Authorities are searching for Michael Paul Brown, the suspect in a deadly shooting at a bar in Anaconda, Montana, that left four people dead.
Trump hits Brazilian products with 50% tariffs over Bolsonaro
Brazilian products are subject to a 50% tariff not because of Brazil’s trade policies, but because of Trump’s relationship with Brazil’s former president.