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Cabbage Is Having a Moment, But Is It Actually Healthy for You?
FYI before you jump on the cabbage wagon.
Mike Johnson Isn’t So Good at This Whole Speaker of the House Thing
He failed to deliver on a surveillance measure. Now he’s on the president’s naughty list.
Scientists May Have Finally Solved the Mystery of Christopher Columbus’ Origins
Christopher Columbus purposely kept his ancestry a mystery during his life. But unfortunately for him, some researchers might have solved it.
What Determines Your Eye Color? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think.
Genetics, right? Sort of. Scientists just learned its a bit more nuanced than high school biology.
Manthey Kit-Equipped Porsche 911 GT3 RS Laps the Nurburgring in 6:45.389
The lap, strangely enough, is still not the quickest announced on this random Friday.
They Froze a Brain to −196°C. Then Brought it ‘Back to Life’ in a Groundbreaking New Study.
Human hibernation seems like pure science fiction, but it could make interstellar travel a reality.
Clarence Thomas Wouldn’t Know What Progressivism Was If It Smacked Him on the Head
The Supreme Court justice gave a talk in Texas that was just plain absurd.
Scientists Say Black Holes Are Breaking Their Own Rules of Physics
A new study suggests that influence from fermionic fields could be causing black holes to defy one of their own core rules.
Scientists Just Confirmed One of the Greatest Mysteries of Our Universe. Now What?
Observations don’t match the predictions of the standard model—and it’s not just a fluke.
This New Comedy Special Completely Shocked Me—with Joy
After tragically losing his son, Michael Cruz Kayne turned his grief into ‘Sorry for Your Loss’—a transcendent special that will leave you feeling whole.
Good News! Another State Agreed to Change the Way We Decide National Elections.
I don’t know what to make of Governor Abigail Spanberger, but so far, she’s moving Virginia in the right direction.
This Superintelligent Brain Sleeps, Develops a Personality—And Eventually Dies. Is the Singularity Here?
AI could become much less artificial—and much more organic.
You’re Not Unlucky—Your Brain Is Sabotaging You. But There’s a Way to Claw Back Control, Scientists Say.
Multiple studies show it’s possible to “hack” your mind to improve your luck. Here’s how to do it.
Scientists Think Dark Matter May Be Filling Our Galaxy With Mysterious Light
No theory could explain the slight excess of far-ultraviolet light in the Milky Way until now.
Holy Mother of God, JD Vance Really Thinks He Knows Better Than Pope Leo XIV
Hey, Mr. Vice President, try to learn your job before you presume to teach the pope his.
Scientists Think They Could Design Entire Cities That Heal Your Brain
Biophilic designs—buildings that mimic natural forms—may help reduce psychological stress.
Exclusive First Look: Ridley Scott Says The Dog Stars Will Surprise You
Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, and Josh Brolin play desperate survivors in this adaptation of Peter Heller’s end-of-days novel.
JD Vance Would Make a Horrible Presidential Candidate
He’s unpopular and unlikable. No amount of Vancewashing in the news is going to change that.
I Don’t Blame NATO for Skipping Out on Our Greedy President’s Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Trump, whose most profound desire is to make money, is essentially running an extortion scheme.
In His Latest Deranged Rant, Trump Claims the Pope Is Catering to the “Radical Left”
The president is just inches from saying the conclave was rigged, isn’t he?
JD Vance Seems to Ruin Everything He Touches
Does the vice president really think he has a shot in 2028, despite his consistent failures?
Scientists Say the Universe Will Eventually Tear Itself Apart
Relax, it’s only happening in theoretical physics—at least for now.
The Science of Strength: New Study Casts Doubt on Training to Failure
New research shows going all out may limit strength gains. Here’s the smarter way to build strength and muscle
Marshals Season 1, Episode 7 Recap: “Family Business”
Kayce and the Marshals team make time for little love—between bouts of bullets flying, of course.
They Thought This Priest Was Poisoned. When the CT Scan Came Back, the Truth Was So Much Weirder.
Uh, how did that happen?
Scientists Successfully Made Advanced, Lab-Grown Brains—Could They Become Conscious?
Now, prototype spinal cords are part of the brain organoid assembly.
Scientists Discovered the Secret Behind Earth’s “Gold Kitchen”
Submarine subduction zones are rich in the most noble of all metals.
Scientists Think Children May Hold the Key to Understanding Death
Brushes with death can have lasting effects, but very few studies bother to ask children about them.
So When Can We Call Wisconsin a Blue State?
The state’s Republicans are in a dire situation. Let’s keep it that way.
Scientists Are Turning Bread into Fuel. It Could Revolutionize Manufacturing.
Bacteria and breadcrumbs could soon replace fossil fuels—and drastically lower harmful emissions.
Trump Totally Wants to Appoint His Own Pope, Doesn’t He?
Apparently, the White House and the Vatican are feuding. The historical precedents for this kind of power struggle are so absolutely delicious.
The World’s First Computer Sank 2,000 Years Ago. Science Finally Solved One of Its Biggest Mysteries.
This ancient technological marvel was staggeringly far ahead of its time.
Entire Human Populations Vanished 3,000 Years Ago. Scientists Figured Out Where They Went.
The population drop opened the door for outsiders to repopulate with new demographics and cultures.
Scientists Are Using Sound Waves to Bend Materials to Their Will
Futuristic control of structure in some materials is being made possible by a physics loophole.
Leonard Leo Is Still Trying to Crush His (Imaginary) Enemies with Disgusting Amounts of Money
The conservative legal activist thinks “radically woke culture” is the problem with America right now—not the climate-destroying oil and gas industry he lavishly supports.
Scientists Found ‘Supergenes’ That Turbo-Charge Evolution
It usually takes millions of years for new species to evolve, but not for fish in one African lake.
Major changes delays entertainment complex headed for Texas coast
It'll be worth the wait as the company adds go-karting and mini-golf to its plans.
Scientists Witnessed the Formation of a Mysterious Particle for the First Time
Theories long predicted how polarons form, but now there’s proof.
White House proposes 23% cut to NASA budget, slashing science funding and prioritizing moon missions
The White House is proposing $18.8 billion for NASA's fiscal year 2027 budget, reducing science funding while prioritizing moon missions.
Scientists Just Discovered There’s Actually Something Faster than the Speed of Light
Scientists experimentally confirmed what we’ve known to be true for half a century—darkness can “travel” faster than light.
Austin weighs allowing front-yard businesses to help residents launch dreams from home
Austin is considering a pilot program to allow more home-based and “front yard” businesses, aiming to lower startup costs and help residents launch small ventures within their neighborhoods.
USDA Issues Public Health Alert for Great Value Dino Chicken Nuggets Sold Nationwide
Time to check your freezer.
How Many Minutes of Cycling a Week Improve Heart Health?
Evidence suggests even modest riding helps, but there’s a clear target if you want the biggest payoff.
Scientists Cloned a Mouse for 58 Generations. The Results Were Catastrophic.
Cloning from the clone of a clone of a clone may not be the ingenious idea we thought it was.
Yet another San Antonio business shutters in rapidly evolving part of town
The neighborhood's food and drink scene is in flux.
Scientists Think Our Ancestors Ate Toxic Plants—And Lived to Tell The Tale
A new study from a 7,000-year-old settlement in North Macedonia reveals evidence that ancient peoples near the Mediterranean processed toxic plants for safe consumption.
Scientists Just Upended a 300-Year-Old Law of Physics
When load increases steadily, so does friction, but in the realm of magnetization dynamics, things aren’t so simple.
Scientists Just Found a Massive Freshwater Reservoir Hidden Beneath the Great Salt Lake
The drying out of the Great Salt Lake has been a growing problem, but the surprising arrival of reed-filled mounds inspired scientists to investigate what lies beneath.
Scientists Found Evidence of Ice Age Humans Where It Shouldn’t Have Been
Early humans may have survived a brutal ice age by hiding out in mountain caves located in what’s now Serbia.
Scientists Finally Figured Out the Math Behind How You See Color
The team behind the study created what might be the most accurate mathematical representation of photoreception ever.
Scientists Discovered What Makes Coral Cities So Strong—and Want to Copy Their Blueprint
The tiny cnidarians that build massive structures like the Great Barrier Reef out of their skeletons have inspired new advances in materials.
All of Life Has the Same Ancestor. Scientists Are Still Figuring Out How Old It Is.
Before we were anything, we were microbes.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the New York Yankees
A feel-good story about winning, losing, raising kids, the joy of sports, and, well, the Battle of Stalingrad.
Scientists Sequenced the DNA of the ‘Last Neanderthal’—and It Alters Human History
Discover new clues about how our ancient relatives disappeared from time.
These Creatures Have One Cell and No Brain. Scientists Just Discovered They Can Learn.
In 1897 Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov proved that animals can be trained using associative learning. A new study finds that even single-celled organisms can behave like “Pavlov's dog.”
Scientists Say Surprising Smells Are Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Mummies
Analyzing samples of mummies from different dynastic periods showed how the mixtures of substances used in mummification became more complex with time.
New C8 Corvette Grand Sport Makes Surprise Debut at 12 Hours of Sebring
The first mid-engined Grand Sport dons a widebody and red hashmarks, with the car's full reveal coming later this week.
Human Consciousness Is an Illusion, Scientists Say
The entire universe may have an internal mind—or the whole idea of consciousness could be a sham. Here’s why scientists still can’t agree.
Scientists Don’t Know Exactly What a Shark Is
A new study analyzing the genomes of nearly 40 sharks found that skates and rays likely evolved from the shark body plan, and that some sharks are actually evolutionarily distinct.
Are You One of Those Weirdos Who Wants More Money in Politics? Move to West Virginia!
A shady new political donations law just passed, and so the age-old effort to keep the Mountain State an oligarch’s playground rolls onwards.
Our Universe Has Hidden Dimensions, Scientist Claims—And They’re Close Enough to Touch
The true nature of reality might be lurking just beyond our senses, according to this theory.
Scientists Are Using Tiny Pockets of Gas to Reveal the History of the Earth
A new study focuses on krypton gas in the hopes of understanding how ancient coastlines and landscapes change in Earth’s past.
The Paleo Diet Never Existed. Scientists Found What Early Humans Were Really Eating.
Humans are actually limited in how much protein they can metabolize for energy, meaning early humans really needed a more well-rounded diet to survive.
Scientists Discovered Orbs of Glass from an Ancient Asteroid Impact. The Crater Is Nowhere to Be Found.
The discovery of a new tektite-strewn field in northeastern Brazil points to a large meteorite impact—but geologists have yet to find the crater.
The 2026 Men's Health Grooming Awards
The best products to look great for your age—at any age.
Every Single Cell in the Universe Is Conscious, Research Suggests
This could reshape everything we know about cognition.
Scientists Just Figured Out How to Make Aluminum More Valuable Than Gold
Precious metals like palladium and platinum are often used as chemical catalysts, but true to their name, they’re expensive to source. Scientists may have just found a cheaper alternative.
We May Not Be Limited to the Senses We’re Born With, Expert Claims. This Hidden Superpower Is Proof.
Researchers are already helping people hone this sixth sense.
Uh, Scientists Have Significantly Miscalculated Earth’s Sea Levels
After analyzing 385 studies related to coastal areas and sea level rise, scientists found a significant discrepancy between geoid measurements and actual sea levels, especially in the global south.
Trump Cares a Little Too Much About Shoes
Doesn’t he have more important things to think about?
Pete Hegseth Sure Knows How to Spend Government Money
$124,000 for ice cream machines? I had no idea our warfighters at the Pentagon had such a sweet tooth.
Scientists Discovered Light Follows Quantum Rules. It Could Change Physics.
For more than 40 years, scientists have known that the quantum Hall effect impacts electrons in strong magnetic fields, but it turns out light also follows the fundamental phenomenon.
Asteroids May Have Laid the Groundwork for Life on Earth
Asteroids would’ve supplied the raw materials, heat, and geologic plumbing to circulate prebiotic matter while also creating freshwater lakes
Scientists Are Trying to Train Lab-Grown Brains. The Brains Have Started to Solve Problems.
Scientists trained a brain organoid to solve a well-known engineering task, and its success demonstrates the increasing complexity of lab-grown brains.
The Shadow Docket Thing Is Bumming Me Out
During a joint public appearance, Justices Kentanji Brown Jackson and Brett Kavanaugh disagreed over how the Supreme Court has been operating over the past year.
Iran’s New Leader Has Something in Common with Our President
Maybe they can reach bilateral agreements on gilded ballrooms.
This “Military Confrontation” with Iran Sure Looks Like War to Me
Anyone else just so glad to see our tax dollars used to threaten civilian lives?
Scientists Analyzed Air Bubbles Frozen in Ice. They’re Full of Warning Signs for Humanity.
While hydrogen itself doesn’t trap greenhouse gases, its interaction with other gases can indirectly heat the atmosphere 11 times faster than carbon dioxide does.
Scientists Are On the Cusp of Releasing the First Universal Vaccine
Microbial threats against human health are only growing. Luckily, researchers are developing new vaccines that are up to the challenge.
The Brains of Ultra-Powerful People Experience an Altered State of Reality, Research Suggests
“The neuroscience is pretty uncomfortable. People in positions of power show reduced activity in mirror neuron systems, the circuitry responsible for empathy and perspective-taking.” –Shonna Waters, PhD
Scientists Just Took One Big Step Toward an Unhackable Internet
A quantum internet is only as useful as its reach, and in a first, researchers created more than a million qubit pairs across 100 kilometers of fiber.
Scientists Are Tracking Down the Exact Location of Human Consciousness
It sounds like an oxymoron, but we could find the origin of consciousness in our brains using the brains of those who are unconscious.
Adios, Kristi Noem. You Won’t Be Missed.
Unfortunately, her successor might be just as loony.
Anyone Else Worried About the New Virus That’s Hitting California?
I’m sure RFK Jr. isn’t.
Antarctica Looks Like It’s Bleeding. Scientists Finally Figured Out Why.
The Blood Falls is the result of a complicated interaction in which overlying ice, underlying rock, and an ancient lake bed form a pretty unsettling natural display.
Earth’s Geological Record Is Missing 1 Billion Years. Scientists May Have Just Found Where They Went.
There's a billion-year gap in Earth's geological history. A new study seeks to explain the mystery.
How Ludwig Göransson's Scores Became the Main Character
The 41-year-old Swedish musician is Ryan Coogler's and Christopher Nolan’s muse for a reason: His music transforms a film into something else entirely.
Your Cells Can ‘Remember’—Meaning Your Entire Body Could Be Conscious, Some Researchers Suggest
A recent study suggests that memories aren’t just stored in the brain, raising important questions about cognition.
Scientists Found a Way to Store All of Our Data on Pieces of Glass Forever (Almost)
A research team figured out a way to write data onto wafers of glass using lasers, and unlike, for example, a magnetic tape, that glass can hold the data for 10,000 years.
Your Experiences Change You—Scientists Think They Could Change Your DNA, Too
Called “Lamarckian Inheritance,” the theory suggests that those experiences can even be passed down to future generations.
Scientists Are Trying to Resurrect Ancient Forests to Battle Climate Change
A 25-year-long study shows just how important those ancient forests are to the planet’s health.
The Voice in Your Head Can Alter Your State of Consciousness—And Trick You Into Thinking You’re Awake, Scientists Say
Your mind is warning your body that something isn’t right, experts say, but you have the power to fight back.
Scientists Accidentally Discovered a Brand-New Species of Living Fossil
“Living fossil” is often misused, but chitons really haven’t changed much in about 300 million years.