A celestial spectacle is expected to grace the night sky this week as a comet passes by Earth. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will be bright enough for most people to see with the naked eye throughout October. Here’s how to ensure you don’t miss this rare sight. What is Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS? NASA describes comets as icy bodies […]
Forget about public restrooms: Your own bathroom is a haven for viruses. Northwestern University researchers investigated two everyday items—toothbrushes and showerheads—to determine what was living within them. Their findings were “quite surprising,” says Erica Hartmann, an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Northwestern who led the study focused on identifying virus species in […]
Over the past year, the international community has watched with alarm as Israel has conducted a military campaign in Gaza that Palestinians and many others consider genocidal. This campaign, one of the most lethal and destructive in recent history, has been heavily armed and funded by the United States government. The U.S. has provided at […]
For transgender youth and their families, the upcoming presidential election in November will be one of the most significant in history. A second term for Donald Trump would pose a severe threat to vulnerable young transgender people, many of whom are already facing challenges from their state and local governments. As outlined in his campaign […]
WASHINGTON — The FBI has arrested an Afghan man who officials say was inspired by the Islamic State militant organization and was plotting an Election Day attack targeting large crowds in the U.S., the Justice Department said Tuesday. Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, of Oklahoma City told investigators after his arrest Monday that he had planned […]
, the mayor of Tampa, has little patience for local residents who plan to disobey the that have been issued in the run-up to Hurricane Milton’s expected landfall on Florida’s gulf coast on Wednesday evening, Oct. 9. “If you choose to stay in one of these evacuation areas,” , “you’re going to die.” Alarming? Yes. […]
Some may believe that Donald Trump’s recent attacks on , , , the across parties, devoted , and even indicate a desperate candidate. This would be incorrect, as this strategy of spreading conspiracy theories is a long-standing tactic. His goal has always been to appear invincible, never acknowledging mistakes and demonizing perceived threats. There is […]
Despite the claims of anti-aging advocates and companies promoting ways to extend life, human life expectancy is actually slowing down after a period of growth in the previous century. In a study published in Nature Aging, researchers led by S. Jay Olshansky, a public health professor at the University of Illinois in Chicago, report that […]
(NEW YORK) — More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, alleging the popular short-form video app is harming youth mental health by intentionally designing its platform to be addictive to children. The lawsuits are the result of a national investigation into TikTok that began in […]
Hurricane Helene’s aftermath could disrupt voting in the 2024 election for North Carolina residents, leaving election officials scrambling to address the impact in a crucial swing state. Experts are concerned that the storm could reduce voter turnout, disrupt ballot delivery, or hinder accurate polling in a state with close margins. “It’s going to be more […]
There’s a lot of fear around spending time alone. Alone time can make people itchy with boredom. It can carry a stigma (especially if you’re single). Worse, recent articles and studies warn us about the dangers of loneliness—one 2017 study by Julianne Holt-Lunstad at BYU’s Social Connection & Health Lab claims claims loneliness is as […]
The Age of AI has also ushered in the Age of Debates About AI. And Yuval Noah Harari, author of Sapiens and Homo Deus, and one of our foremost big-picture thinkers about the grand sweep of humanity, history and the future, is now out with Harari generally falls into the AI alarmist category, but his […]
The announcements for the 2024 Nobel Prizes began on Oct. 7, recognizing groundbreaking contributions to humanity. The first prize, awarded in the field of physiology or medicine, went to two American scientists for their discovery of microRNAs. The Nobel Prize recipients in physics, chemistry, literature, peace, and economic sciences will be announced over the next […]
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is urging residents to heed evacuation orders in the face of the impending threat of Hurricane Milton, which the National Weather Service (NWS) warns could be the most severe hurricane to hit the Tampa area in over a century. The city’s low-lying terrain makes it particularly susceptible to hurricane damage. “Everyone […]
Palestinian photographer Saher Alghorra began documenting the death and destruction in his native Gaza shortly after Israel’s retaliation for the Oct. 7 massacre began. The impact was already devastating. Alghorra’s earliest images captured plumes of smoke where towering apartment blocks once stood, scenes of grieving parents mourning their children, and entire communities searching through the […]
Dr. Mark Eisenberg, a cardiologist at McGill University in Canada, initially recommended vaping to a patient struggling to quit smoking. It proved successful, but the patient later returned to Eisenberg’s office with a new dependence. “Now he’s addicted to e-cigarettes,” Eisenberg says. “He said, ‘I want to get off e-cigarettes. What do I do?’” Finding […]
A new analysis of acne creams and cleansers has found that dozens of products, including popular brands such as Proactiv and Clearasil, contain high levels of a chemical linked to cancer. These findings corroborate some of the conclusions reached in a previous analysis that had been met with criticism regarding its methodologies. This recent research […]
BRAINTREE, Mass. — Jabrill Peppers, captain of the New England Patriots, was apprehended over the weekend and faces charges of assault, strangulation, and other offenses. These charges stem from an incident at a residence, according to a statement released by the police on Monday. Peppers, 29 years old, is scheduled to appear in Quincy District […]
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Vigils were scheduled across the globe on Monday to mark the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, as world leaders called for an end to antisemitism and the release of Israeli hostages. Last year’s attack, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people, caught Israel off guard […]
WASHINGTON — Neither candidate’s proposed economic plans are likely to be popular, as they could significantly increase the national deficit, according to a new analysis. The analysis, released Monday by the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, suggests that a Harris presidency could increase the national debt over the next decade by $3.5 trillion. […]