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The Large Hadron Collider has discovered a new particle, the 80th identified so far by the world's most powerful particle smasher, Europe's CERN physics laboratory announced Tuesday.
High-fat, low-carb ketogenic diets are controversial, but a new study in mice suggests they really may work to improve health in some special cases – especially when combined with exercise.
Aurora chasers, keep your eyes on the skies over the coming days as several incoming coronal mass ejections could spark favorable conditions for widespread northern lights displays.
There's a huge amount of clean energy locked away in ocean waves, if only we could find a way to harness more of it.
A brief blaze of gamma and X-ray light that lit up Earth telescopes in November 2024 may have come from an unexpected source.
Astronomers have just uncovered a bizarre new type of exoplanet, L 98-59 d, that likely smells like rotten eggs due to its sulfur-rich atmosphere.
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Markwayne Mullin needs to be confirmed by the Senate before he can be appointed as DHS secretary.
The conflict continues to roil global energy markets. On Wednesday, an attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field sent energy prices soaring.
Requiring Americans to prove they are citizens when they register would create obstacles for millions of eligible voters and in some cases could hurt Republicans more than Democrats.
The Jones Act restricts which ships can carry goods between U.S. Experts say temporarily lifting the act will do little to affect gas prices.
Turing Award winners Gilles Brassard and Charles Bennett pioneered ideas that are now foundational to quantum computers and quantum communications.
We’ve long had your back, now it’s our turn. That is how the famously transactional U.S. President Donald Trump is framing his demands that allies help him with the Iran war.
Trump is the establishment now, and a MAGA counterculture is emerging.
The top two Democrats in the state Legislature called the allegations "devastating."
The 60-year-old Democrat, backed by Governor JB Pritzker, pulled off a surprise victory after months of trailing in the polls.
The Trump administration's spy chiefs will testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee on national security threats facing the U.S.
Israel says it has killed another top Iranian official, which would be the third in two days. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Iran's intelligence minister had been killed overnight. Iran lashed out early on Wednesday with multiple attacks on its Per…
Nvidia (NVDA) has won China's approval to sell its second-most powerful AI chip, the H200, in the Asian country.
The specter of a prolonged energy crunch could dash the hopes of consumers, businesses and investors worldwide for rate cuts this year.
There’s a growing body of data showing that the tariffs President Donald Trump said would help American factories are, in fact, squashing many of them. Take, for example, Allen Engineering, which makes industrial equipment in northeast Arkansas.
Amazon’s contract with the U.S. Postal Service expires this fall as the government agency bleeds money.
The news about our technological era has been propagating at the speed of light for roughly 120 years, and reached only 20,000 nearby star…
Chinese scientists have created the first-ever pure hexagonal diamond, a material that's tougher and harder than natural diamond.
US stocks held onto losses Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged and said economic uncertainty remains elevated amid an escalating Iran conflict and higher-than-expected inflation data.
One major benefit of taking injected GLP-1 medications is a sizeable reduction in risk for heart attacks, strokes and other heart problems.
Pulse nightclub was demolished on Wednesday, nearly ten years after a gunman walked into the Orlando gay club and committed one of the deadliest massacres in U.S.
Josh D'Amaro, former head of Disney Experiences, is set to become the next CEO of the Walt Disney Co. Here are five things to know about D'Amaro.
It is venomous, can sense electricity and glows under UV light. Now researchers have uncovered something else remarkable about this strange, egg-laying mammal.
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Micron shares have soared 63% to start the year, among the best performers in the S&P 500 Index, after jumping 239% in 2025. The biggest US maker of memory ...
SoFi stock rebounded after the company responded to questions raised by short seller Muddy Waters and its CEO bought shares.
Economists are warning that Americans are going to feel the effects of the oil crisis, even as the White House shrugs off concerns.
Live updates on markets and the top finance, economics and business stories as the Federal Reserve meets in Washington. Jerome Powell is set to speak. Plus the latest on oil prices, the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.
Macy's posted solid fourth-quarter results as it tries to revamp some stores and close others.
Even homeowners with record-low mortgage rates now face staggering increases in often-overlooked fees, changing the calculus for millions of buyers.
Brent closes at new three-year high; S&P 500, Nasdaq rise for second day
The price of diesel fuel creates new inflationary pressure on anything Americans buy that relies on truck transport.
Bank of America has tentatively settled a lawsuit claiming it ignored suspicious financial transactions involving Jeffrey Epstein while he was sexually abusing hundreds of girls and women.
Pokémon XD: Gale Of Darkness is here
The 10-inch device cost nearly $3,000 and will no longer be available to buy in the US or South Korea.
A very annoying screen glitch is causing a flickering rectangle to appear on some Pixel 10 Pro displays.
In Marathon, as in other extraction shooters, any run that isn't completed successfully ends with everything being lost; it's all too possible Bungie could see the same fate.
The trombone emoji designed by a group of Maryland students is headed to iPhones everywhere.
Pre-launch Alinea estimates show that Crimson Desert is tracking higher on Steam than the likes of Expedition 33 and KCD2. We dive in, before giving our take on Project Helix.
Apple CEO Tim Cook continues the company’s 50th anniversary celebration with a press stop at Good Morning America on ABC...
Switch games running at 720p can look worse on the Switch 2's 1080p display.
April 7 marks the beginning of a new era for Starfield, with the game’s biggest free update yet, the all-new Terran Armada story DLC, and the official PlayStation 5 launch all arriving at once.
By getting thoughts out of your head and on to a page, you can become the author of your own life, one small page at a time
“Breast cancer was the furthest thing from my mind,” Jacob Johnson tells PEOPLE
In retrospect, I believe we were rude ...
NMN supplementation may help lower high blood pressure but effects are modest. Learn how NMN compares to lifestyle changes for managing hypertension.
Debi Weiss went to the doctor's office with what she thought were worsening flu symptoms, but got a very different diagnosis
These are the surprising spots you’re probably overlooking, along with how to freshen them up.
Physicists fired a spinning laser at atoms and witnessed something no experiment had ever captured before.
In an impressive 37-year-long investigation confirmed that the top—practically only—cause of death for young blue crabs was older crabs from their own species.
The research could shed light on how black holes vomit out matter and how this influences their home galaxies.
The team attempted to pin down the visitor's origins, finding it is "unlike any Solar System body" and came from a different part of our galaxy altogether.
Using the Australian SKA Pathfinder (ASKAP), astronomers have discovered a new long-period radio transient source, which received the designation ASKAP J142431.2–612611 (ASKAP J1424 for short). The newfound transient has a period of approximately 36 minutes a…
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Taylor Frankie Paul, who is set to be ABC's newest "Bachelorette," spoke out Wednesday regarding reports alleging a domestic violence incident with her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen.
WNBA and players union have aligned on key elements for a new collective bargaining agreement.
NASCAR has taken action against Dye, who mocked Malukas with a homophobic voice in a recent livestream
In the Wild West days of illegal gambling, a shootout was inevitable.
A powerful iPhone-hacking technique known as DarkSword has been discovered in use by Russian hackers. It can take over devices running iOS 18 that simply visit infected websites.
Nvidia’s new DLSS 5 technology uses AI to “achieve photorealism” by adjusting a game’s look in real-time, but so far a lot of gamers don’t like it.
Playing a has-been sitcom actress in search of her second act, she braved two seasons' worth of cruel indignities. Now Valerie Cherish is back for her most harrowing (and mortifying) battle yet — starring in a sitcom powered by AI.
Will the Ravens have regrets? Did the Colts prioritize the right receiver? The signings that teams may lament a few years down the line.
Tom Holland stars in the first trailer for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' which includes Bruce Banner and Punisher.
DuckDB compared the MacBook Neo with a range of cloud servers to see how Apple’s new entry-level laptop performs on heavy database workloads.
Nvidia has big praise for OpenClaw. NemoClaw is how Nvidia makes it better.
Johnson & Johnson introduces the first and only IL-23R targeted oral peptide that delivers complete skin clearance and favorable safety profile in a once-daily pill ICOTYDE offers an innovative new option for patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis …
Somebody who bought their Mega Millions lottery ticket in Ohio is waking up as the world's newest multimillionaire!
San Francisco's streets are plastered with cryptic ads from AI startups. The strategy is intentional — but it's not without cost.
Chinese shares related to OpenClaw jumped, buoyed by bullish comments from Nvidia Corp.’s chief on the potential of artificial intelligence agents.
online gambling industry has evolved significantly in recent years, creating more opportunities for players to access online casino platforms and enjoy real money gaming from home.
At Xbox, your feedback helps shape how we build and improve the player experience. Starting today, select Xbox Insiders can begin testing several highly requested updates coming soon to Xbox consoles…
Death Stranding 2 has detailed its long list of new content and graphical features coming to the PC and PS5 versions of the game. The PC port has leaked, too.
A teardown performed by iFixit shows that the iPhone 17e is easy to get into and how you can added MagSafe charging to the iPhone 16e
Following a few weeks of testing, WhatsApp is officially rolling out the new profile tab to iOS users. Here are the details.
Judge tosses Musi case against Apple, sanctions lawyers for "mak[ing] up facts."
Krafton's AI-assisted scheme to oust the makers of Subnautica 2 just collapsed in court after a judge ruled the company had to reinstate the CEO and payout the bonus.
Larger publishers with better brand recognition and stronger direct-to-consumer products are more insulated from declines in traditional search traffic.
Apple's first-ever "background security improvement" fixes a vulnerability in its Safari browser running its latest software.
The CATACLYSM expansion is erupting into Hearthstone, and nothing will ever be the same.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is a very good phone, with the new Privacy Display easily being its best new feature....
Fitbit today announced a number of new features coming to the Public Preview, starting with improved sleep tracking.
Microsoft has revealed the next batch of games coming to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service this March.
Embark has published Arc Raiders update 1.20.0, revealing a somewhat short list of patch notes with two noticeable changes: nerfs for the Il Toro shotgun and energy clips.
Pragmata, Capcom’s new sci-fi action game, has enemies inspired by AI, as I learned after playing a demo at the company’s offices.
The ministry warns unvaccinated individuals and parents of infants with one dose at 6–11 months to avoid large gatherings in outbreak areas.
A serious warning has been issued by a health expert about the dangers of taking Omeprazole long time
A new Duke study is exploring whether cells inside the nose could reveal early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers say detecting the disease sooner could help patients start treatments that may slow its progression.
The new food pyramid was released earlier this year. It emphasizes protein, full-fat dairy and what Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. calls “healthy fats.” These guidelines influence the standards for school lunches, food labeling and…
Neurologists love berries for their brain-boosting benefits. Learn why you should eat them every day to support cognitive health.
Dietitians recommend eating more of these anti-inflammatory fruits this spring.
A two-week-old baby was hospitalized at Wolfson after contracting herpes during a circumcision involving direct oral suction.
Doctors say this case shows a risk many people don’t think about.
Support heart health in the afternoon with expert-backed snacks like nuts, fruit and hummus. Discover cardiologist-approved ways to eat for your heart.
The trusty, locking butane torch is a potent, focussed heat source—reliable even in the wind. Some increasingly see it as a public health scourge.
Metformin use in people with diabetes was linked to a significantly lower risk of developing intermediate age-related macular degeneration.
Study could lead to an effective new option to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes for millions who cannot control their cholesterol. A new experimental medication called enlicitide has shown powerful cholesterol-lowering effects in a large clinical …
Lillith Lodge, who dubs herself 'Brisbane's best escort', has urged blokes to go and see their GP if they experience erectile dysfunction.
The health supplement is becoming particularly popular with gym goers
Writer Zachary Bernstein describes entering the woman's world of breast cancer screening
A 1992 Journal of Medical Ethics paper argued happiness meets every diagnostic criterion for a psychiatric disorder — and it was satire.
A new study suggests that an AI tool can analyze MRI brain scans and identify structural patterns associated with cognitive decline. Using this method, the machine learning model achieved 92.87% accuracy in distinguishing mild cognitive impairment or Alzheime…
A new study in mice indicates that bacteria from the gut can directly enter the brain, with potential implications for neurological health.
Collagen is everywhere—from coffee powders to skin care. Three dermatologists explain whether supplements and topical collagen actually work—and what to try instead.
Melatonin supplements are a common solution for people who may struggle with insomnia. Taking magnesium supplements may help melatonin work more effectively.
Hidden in plain sight for millions of years, a fossil no larger than a fingernail has emerged from the vast Gobi Desert, raising big questions about early life on Earth. What makes it so unusual isn’t immediately obvious.
Ancient footprints have been uncovered in a place where no one expected to find evidence of early humans.
Astronomers have discovered GJ 887, a calm star located just 10.7 light-years away, which could be home to a super-Earth with the potential to support life.
Research published in PNAS Nexus shows the bow replaced the atlatl nearly simultaneously across diverse cultures, not in a slow wave from a single origin.
Nature - Molecular basis of oocyte cytoplasmic lattice assembly
NASA’s Earth Observatory captured a rare and colorful phenomenon in Namibia, where temporary lakes in the Etosha Pan turned vibrant after a flooding event.
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A prehistoric Equisetum horsetail plant that survived 400 million years produces oxygen isotopes and water with an extreme chemical signature
A rare rainforest insect, Arota festae, starts life bright pink before slowly turning green, revealing a surprising camouflage strategy.
A sample collected by the Hayabusa 2 spacecraft from the spinning top-like asteroid contained the nucleobases adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine, and uracil.
A 12-year-old boy in Texas just created a reactor that’s turning heads in the world of science. With years of effort behind him, his achievement might just pave the way for a new era in energy.
Officials are still aiming for an April 1 liftoff.
Learn how measuring light in March and other seasons can help you map sun and shade in your yard so you can pick plants for a healthier landscape.
The icy depths of Greenland have revealed fossils that date back 3.7 billion years, and what scientists are learning from them is nothing short of extraordinary.
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