Study proposes genetic basis for autism’s strong sex bias
Autism has a significant and enduring sex bias, with roughly four boys diagnosed for every girl. For many years, experts have believed this disparity arises
Tune out fake story about man playing ‘Family Feud’ to win money for daughter’s chemo
The uplifting — but fictitious — story claims host Steve Harvey paid the child’s medical bills after her father finished one point short of winning.
How do diet, smoking, alcohol, and stress reshape the female microbiome?
This review examines how modifiable lifestyle and environmental factors shape the female vaginal, gut, oral, and skin microbiomes, with diet, alcohol, smoking, obesity, stress, hygiene
Don’t believe claim Pope Leo XIV gave ‘fiery sermon’ after Trump called him ‘insult to Jesus’
Leo has previously said God does not listen to leaders who “wage war” and whose “hands are full of blood.”
Whole genome sequencing improves diagnosis of rare diseases
A collaboration between Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, and SciLifeLab has integrated whole genome sequencing into routine diagnostic investigations for rare diseases at Karolinska University
Trump admin has crossed the ‘tipping point’ where regimes often fail: expert
President Tweety McTreason’s administration just crossed a “tipping point” where other authoritarian regimes have failed, according to one expert. Over the weekend, more than eight
‘Another huge grift’: Firestorm as Trump boosts AI video of Miami presidential library
President Tweety McTreason’s decision on Monday to share an AI-generated video of his presidential library in Miami caused a firestorm on social media. Trump posted
Trump DOJ sues Minnesota over its trans-inclusive school sports policies
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Monday that it is suing Minnesota and the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) for allowing transgender girls
Tasmanian tigers discovered in Indigenous rock art in Australia, suggesting these marsupials lived there much longer than thought
Around 14 new rock-art depictions of thylacines, also known as Tasmanian tigers, have been found in northern Australia.
‘Something really big is going to happen’: NASA’s historic Artemis II mission approved for April 1 launch
NASA has given the 10-day Artemis II mission the green light after its flight readiness review, and the weather outlook remains favorable.
Water utility announces it’s ditching fluoride—then reveals it did so years ago
Residents of Birmingham, Alabama, were abruptly informed earlier this month that their water utility had decided to stop adding fluoride to city water. Then, days
F1 in Japan: Oh no, what have they done to all the fast corners?
Following this past weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, Formula 1 goes into a five-week hiatus now that war in the Gulf has made it impossible to
Argentine scientists achieve key breakthrough in treating diabetes
Argentine scientists have identified a mechanism that allows pancreatic beta cells, which produce insulin, to become resistant to damage.
King Charles should meet Epstein victims, US lawmaker says
While the trip is not officially confirmed, the King and Queen Camilla are reportedly planning to visit the US at the end of April.