This Gulp of Engineered Bacteria Is Meant to Treat Disease
In the muddy trenches of World War I, thousands of soldiers on both sides fell ill with dysentery, a diarrheal disease often spread by contaminated…
Europeans Are Burning Trees to Keep Warm
In the past few decades, the European Union has transformed its energy system. In 2005 about 10 percent of all energy consumed in the EU…
Twitter’s Ex-Election Chief Is Worried About the US Midterms
The staff shortages worry those monitoring the elections too. “I spoke to Elon Musk,” Jessica González, co-CEO of US media advocacy group Free Press, said…
Elon Musk Is Overloaded
Neuralink, which works on brain implants for controlling a computer, was also founded in 2016. Musk has previously said he planned to have regulatory approval…
Elon Musk’s Reckless Plan to Make Sex Pay on Twitter
Meanwhile, I have scrolled past exceedingly graphic adult content on Twitter, which does not prohibit depictions of “bodily fluids” as long as users flag it…
Tuesday’s Rare ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse Will Be The Last Until 2025! Here’s How to Watch
We’ve been treated to spectacular skywatching in 2022, with the rare alignment of five planets in June, and a total lunar eclipse back in May….
Last 8 Years Hottest on Record, as Climate Breakdown Dramatically Accelerates
Each of the last eight years, if projections for 2022 hold, will be hotter than any year prior to 2015, the United Nations (UN) said…
Can’t Hear People When There’s Noise Around? A Study Links This to Dementia Risk
Hearing is a skill most of us take for granted. But a study from last year suggested that adults should listen out for changes in…
Extreme Vegan Diets Can Be Very Bad For You. A Nutritionist Explains Why
Vegan diets have become increasingly popular over the years, especially among people looking to improve their health. Indeed, a growing body of evidence shows that…
One Small Crack on a Teflon Pan Can Release Thousands of Plastic Particles
A new study reveals just how many tiny plastic particles might be seeping into our foods after contact with cooking utensils, with a small broken…