With her new "I Know What You Did Last Summer' in theaters, Jennifer Love Hewitt is reflecting on how her own teen career mirrored that of Britney Spears.
A deep dive into the Emmy ballot procures insights, trends, and trivia about the upcoming awards show, including observations about ‘The Pitt,‘ ‘The Penguin,‘ Netflix, and Apple TV+.
Texas Republicans are poised to redraw the state’s congressional map during a special session that starts Monday. It's a move urged by President Donald Trump as a way to help the GOP retain control of the U.S. House in next year’s midterm elections. The midcy…
In a cosmic first, astronomers have spotted the earliest signs of rocky planet formation around a young star. The discovery offers a rare vision of how Earth-like worlds may begin.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a threat forecast for Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula after two powerful earthquakes struck nearby on Sunday. The larger quake, with a magnitude of 7.4, occurred 144 kilometers east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a d…
Justin Fulcher was at the center of two unusual controversies, and officials had speculated in recent days that his days on Hegseth’s staff were numbered.
Napheesa Collier sets a scoring record in the WNBA All-Star Game, leading her team to victory over Team Clark. The game, filled with 4-point shots and minimal defense, broke the previous scoring record for an All-Star Game. This year’s event also highlighted …
The rapid rise in global rocket launches could slow the recovery of the vital ozone layer, says Sandro Vattioni. The problem is being underestimated—yet it could be mitigated by forward-looking, coordinated action.
Is Donkey Kong Bananza connected to Super Mario Odyssey? Learn how three generations of Kong could be the key to Nintendo canon in our ending explained.
A new study reveals a psychological bias that leads people to reject faster, more efficient routes when they involve retracing steps. Known as "doubling-back aversion," the effect emerged in both physical navigation and mental tasks across four experiments.
CTV News reports that things are not looking good in Alberta, Canada. Alberta added 31 new measles cases on Friday to reach a total of 1,407 infections since March. The majority of the cases, 18, were detected in the north zone. Six cases were found in...
What if the cure for a life-threatening heart condition wasn't a drug or surgery, but a supplement you could find on a store shelf? Japanese researchers have uncovered that tricaprin, a dietary supplement, triggered a dramatic reversal of heart disease sympto…
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) may play a role in mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression, according to a new study.
New York state Health Department warns that a Vermont resident with measles visited emergency departments at Albany Medical Center and Saratoga Hospital.
Are you struggling with bloating? Here are 10 foods approved by Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist trained at Harvard and Stanford, with over 25 years of clinical experience.
Low vitamin D has been linked to serious health conditions, like depression, heart disease, and more. Here, 10 surprising side effects of vitamin D deficiency.
Erythritol, a widely used sugar substitute found in many low-carb and sugar-free products, may not be as harmless as once believed. New research from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals that even small amounts of erythritol can harm brain blood vessel …
Doctors explain who might benefit from a daily aspirin, and how to take it correctly, including whether it matters if you take it in the morning or night.
This week in science news: Researchers from the National Museum of Natural Sciences in Madrid, Spain, digitally reconstructed the ribcages of four prehistoric Homo sapiens and theorize that climate influences ribcage evolution. A century after it was predicte…
University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health scientists report that seasonal influenza vaccination prevented 32.9% to 41.5% of infections in a simulated population, extending protection even to some unvaccinated residents.
Prediabetes affects approximately 541 million people worldwide, according to the 2021data, and the number is expected to jump to 730 million by 2045. Catching it early can help you prevent the condition from progressing to type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is the …
A new meta-study found that for people seeking better sleep, three types of exercise — including yoga and tai chi — may be as effective as or complement cognitive behavioral therapy.
New research reveals why standard weight loss advice may not work for everyone. Discover how doctors are rethinking health and what really matters for you.
Older musicians exhibit brain activity patterns during speech perception that resemble those typically seen in younger individuals. A recent study published in PLOS Biology suggests that playing music for many years may help older adults retain their ability …
A thousand miles from New York City, the place I call home, there’s a clinic that vows to help women with unexplained infertility. I traveled there for answers.
A new study links artificial sweeteners and added sugars to early puberty in genetically predisposed children. Children who regularly consume certain sweeteners found in common foods and drinks may face a higher likelihood of entering puberty earlier than exp…
Discover the health benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day according to leading experts. From reducing heart disease to improving overall fitness, find out if this popular fitness goal is truly worthwhile or just a myth.
About 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 years had high blood pressure, or hypertension, globally as per the data in 2023. An estimated 46% of adults with hypertension are unaware that they have the condition, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Hyp…
A chronic lifestyle condition, Diabetes is characterised by high blood sugar levels, either due to the pancreas not producing enough insulin, or the body's cells not responding to insulin effectively. Even though diabetes is mostly not reversible, it can be m…
Modern weight loss medications represent a breakthrough, but they are most effective when combined with the right lifestyle strategies. Here's what that looks like.
A Boston gastroenterologist recommends eating two kiwis daily to improve digestion and prevent constipation, citing studies showing they outperform tradition...
IN A NUTSHELL 🌞 Solar storms are causing SpaceX’s Starlink satellites to reenter Earth’s atmosphere sooner than planned. 🚀 The increased atmospheric drag from geomagnetic storms shortens the satellites’ lifespan by 10 to 12 days. ⚠️ A higher risk of satelli…
Black hole and Big Bang singularities break our best theory of gravity. A trilogy of theorems hints that physicists must go to the ends of space and time to find a fix.
IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Ancient fossils discovered beneath Indonesian seas reveal insights into early human life in Southeast Asia. 🔍 Over 6,000 fossil specimens, including Komodo dragons and Stegodon, were uncovered during reclamation activities. 🏞️ Geological an…
Our first meeting was a bit awkward. One of us is an archaeologist who studies how past peoples interacted with their environments. Two of us are geophysicists who investigate interactions between solar activity and Earth's magnetic field.
Scientists have cracked a century-old physics mystery by detecting magnetic signals in non-magnetic metals using only light and a revamped laser technique. Previously undetectable, these faint magnetic “whispers” are now measurable, revealing hidden patterns …
Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered dormant galaxies with a wide range of masses in the first billion years after the Big Bang, moving one step closer to understanding how early galaxies grow.
IN A NUTSHELL ✨ James Webb Space Telescope celebrates its third year by exploring the intricate Cat’s Paw Nebula. 🔭 Webb’s advanced infrared capabilities reveal hidden processes of star formation within the nebula. 🔍 The telescope’s instruments, like NIRCam…
Three different meteor showers are happening at the same time this month, giving skywatchers plenty of chances to spend their summer nights looking for shooting stars
This big-eyed rainforest mammal looks like a cross between a bat and a squirrel. It glides between treetops using a furry membrane that connects its limbs.
The Dead Sea is a confluence of extraordinary conditions: the lowest point on Earth's surface, with one of the world's highest salinities. The high concentration of salt gives it a correspondingly high density, and the water body's status as the deepest hyper…
The first studies of the 28 March 2025 magnitude 7.8 Myanmar earthquake suggest that the southern portion of its rupture occurred at supershear velocity, reaching speeds of 5 to 6 kilometers per second.