‘Poop pills’ may ease insomnia by reprogramming the gut microbiome, early study hints
A poop transplant — otherwise known as a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) — may help adults with long-term insomnia sleep better, a small study suggests.
Ethics panel recommends censure for GOP congressman for ‘inappropriate conduct’
The House Ethics Committee is recommending that Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., be censured by after finding that he engaged “inappropriate conduct towards two young female
18-year-old educator sets Guinness World Record for youngest male college professor
At 18 years old, Nathan Thomas walked into a lecture hall at Miami Dade College in August 2023, like many others his age.
US reports first two deaths linked to ‘explosive diarrhoea’ outbreak
The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.
Google Earth Disables A.I. Tool After One Day Over Disinformation Concerns
A new Google Earth tool allowed the creation of A.I. deepfake maps. The company quickly pulled it back after users noted there were no safeguards
Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach
Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.
Infantino opponents threaten ‘non co-operation’ with Fifa
Opponents of Fifa president Gianni Infantino are threatening “non co-operation” with the governing body unless he steps down, according to senior Uefa sources.
Two deadly flowers could inspire powerful new medicines
Scientists have figured out how two famously poisonous plants create chemicals with surprising medical potential. After tracking thousands of genes in wolfsbane and larkspur, they
Robinhood is launching a publicly traded fund that invests in Y Combinator startups. Anyone can buy shares.
Robinhood is launching a second publicly traded closed-end fund that will invest in private companies from the Y Combinator ecosystem. Robinhood Ventures Fund II filed
AI agents are breaking into companies on their own. The law has no idea who to blame.
The strangest security story in AI has an unanswered question at its centre. When an AI agent breaks its leash, hacks a company it was
New illegal Israeli outpost spotted in occupied West Bank
Palestinians say settlers are establishing a new illegal outpost near Arabuna, Deir Ghazala and Faqqua.
Uncertainty on Iranians’ minds as Trump fluctuates on war and talk
Iranians feeling pressure amid US president’s on-again, off-again comments on conflict and negotiations.
Inside the Palestine Action protests
After the UK proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, thousands were arrested or investigated.
Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe’s rivers
Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.