Superagers show greater neuron growth linked to strong memory
Brains of older adults with super healthy cognition grow more new neurons than those of their peers, according to a study from UIC, Northwestern University
Early-life immune system differences drive childhood eczema risk
A team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Weill Cornell Medicine, and other institutions have uncovered a key biological explanation
Digital health access gaps limit patient care and outcomes
Patients are now expected to navigate much of their care online – from seeing their doctor on a screen to booking appointments, refilling prescriptions, and
Massive sinkhole swallows two cars in Nebraska
A sinkhole suddenly opened at an intersection in Omaha, Nebraska, swallowing two cars stopped at a red light.
Cuban border agents fire upon Florida-tagged speedboat, killing four
The Cuban Interior Ministry has said in a statement that it reserves the right to ‘protect its territorial waters’.
Politician brothers convicted in Brazil for ordering murder of prominent councillor
Marielle Franco’s murder at the age of 38 in Rio de Janeiro sparked protests across Brazil.
Spain declassifies files on 1981 attempted coup in effort to dispel conspiracy theories
In what appears an extraordinary coincidence, the coup leader has died on the same day as the document release.
Pope Leo to visit four African countries in April
This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.
German chancellor warns of trade imbalance with China during first Beijing trip
German business groups urged Merz to send a clear signal to China on competition and export controls.
Astronaut evacuated from International Space Station pays tribute to ‘incredible teammates’
Astronaut Mike Fincke has identified himself as the one who suffered a medical issue aboard the International Space Station last month, prompting NASA’s first-ever medical
Red, Green Light Show
A green and red aurora streams across Earth’s horizon above the city lights of Europe in this Jan. 19, 2026, photograph, which looks north across
The Man Who Stole Infinity
When Demian Goos followed Karin Richter into her office on March 12 of last year, the first thing he noticed was the bust. It sat
When a horse whinnies, there’s more than meets the ear
A new study finds that horse whinnies are made of both a high and a low frequency, generated by different parts of the vocal tract.