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on August 2, 2026 at 11:00 am
The most famous giant spiral galaxy in the universe has been revealed not to be the star factory it once was, just as NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to unlock even more breathtaking cosmic insights.
by hannah.osborne@futurenet.com (Hannah Osborne) on August 2, 2026 at 10:30 am
Author and journalist Fred Pearce tells Live Science about his book “Despite it All” — looking at the changes that have taken place over the last 40 years that provide some hope that we can solve the climate crisis.
on August 2, 2026 at 10:00 am
In this excerpt from “Despite it All,” author Fred Pearce explores the ways plants are adapting and evolving in the face of climate change — and how we need to recognize this reality and foster its potential boost to biodiversity, rather than holding steadfast to our notions of what types of nature should and shouldn’t be allowed to thrive.
Did Celtic women fight in battle?
on August 2, 2026 at 9:00 am
The Celts were highly regarded as warriors in the ancient world, but were all fighters men, or did Celtic women also fight in battle?
Could we prevent dementia? A new trial may point the way.
on August 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm
While much funding for dementia research goes toward treatments, some scientists want to reduce people’s risk of developing the condition in the first place.
on August 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm
A solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, Venus at dichotomy and the Milky Way at its annual best will create one of 2026’s best days for skywatching.
by pandora.dewan@futurenet.com (Pandora Dewan) on August 1, 2026 at 11:00 am
August 1, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
Why do cats have ‘leg whiskers’?
on August 1, 2026 at 9:00 am
Here’s why ‘leg whiskers’ are useful to cats and other animals.
on July 31, 2026 at 4:13 pm
Katalyst Space’s LINK spacecraft is recovering from an unexpected spin in orbit, and will need a little more time to rescue NASA’s falling Swift observatory.
How to watch ‘Secrets of the Great White Kill’ – stream ‘Shark Week’ 2026 from anywhere
on July 31, 2026 at 1:00 pm
How to watch “Secrets of the Great White Kill”, as Riley Elliott and Kori Burkhardt set out to capture never-before-seen great white hunting techniques.
on July 31, 2026 at 11:00 am
Using IBM’s quantum computer, scientists say they have shown in three different experiments that quantum computers can outpace classical machines in useful computations.
Alzheimer’s blood tests are transforming how patients get diagnosed — here’s what to know
on July 31, 2026 at 9:00 am
New tests for Alzheimer’s are helping people who are at risk of dementia get clarity on their condition, Live Science reports from the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London.
by olivia.maule@futurenet.com (Olivia Maule) on July 30, 2026 at 8:25 pm
Astronomers have identified a supernova remnant beside the well-known Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443), and evidence suggests both are the wreckage of two stars that once orbited each other before exploding separately.
Scientists discover 2 new ‘ghost’ lineages that contributed DNA to modern humans
on July 30, 2026 at 7:57 pm
A new method of analyzing modern humans’ DNA is revealing secrets about our extinct ancestors.
Scientists put cameras on whale sharks for the first time and saw something they’d never seen before
by olivia.maule@futurenet.com (Olivia Maule) on July 30, 2026 at 7:37 pm
Animal-borne cameras have revealed that the world’s largest fish spends far more time feeding below the surface than scientists realized.
500-year-old Inca mummies prove that European colonists brought devastating smallpox to the Americas
on July 30, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Ancient DNA from Chilean mummies is the first ever molecular evidence that European colonizers brought smallpox to the Americas, decimating Indigenous populations.
40,000-year-old bird figurines the size of a thumbnail discovered in German cave
by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on July 30, 2026 at 5:43 pm
Two newly discovered bird carvings reveal early humans’ keen eye for artistry in the ice age world 40,000 years ago.
A unique antibody system may help explain bats’ unusual tolerance of viruses
on July 30, 2026 at 4:53 pm
Researchers found that vesper bats use two separate sets of genes to build antibodies — a rare evolutionary quirk that may give them different ways to fight infection.
Inflammation may trigger persistent ‘out-of-body’ experiences, emerging research hints
on July 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Researchers are investigating whether immune dysfunction can help explain dissociative disorders.
Counting down the days: State of Crypto
by Nikhilesh De on August 2, 2026 at 6:30 pm
The Senate is going on its summer break in a week, leaving next to no time left to sort out its remaining priorities in August. And obviously, the fate of Clarity is one of those priorities.
Why a DeFi platform ditched its consumer app to become the secret backend for tech giants
by Francisco Rodrigues on August 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Revenue fell from $80 million to $20 million in the bear market. OTC lending at $260 million outstanding is the fastest-growing line, targeting $1 billion by year-end.
The future of crypto payments won’t include on-ramps or bridges, Fun CEO says
by Will Canny on August 2, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Alex Fine said standalone crypto payment rails are becoming obsolete as platforms shift toward unified funding flows that abstract away blockchain complexity for users.
The reverse bridge: Crypto meets Wall Street using perps
by Olivier Acuna on August 2, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Crypto exchanges built perpetual futures for digital assets. Now they are using them to offer 24/7 exposure to stocks, commodities and indexes.
by Omkar Godbole on August 2, 2026 at 12:03 pm
The Coldcard vulnerability has smaller bitcoin holders moving funds onto exchanges for safety, according to blockchain analytics firms. This is opposite of the trend seen following the FTX collapse in late 2022.
Strategy holds STRC dividend at 12%
by Stephen Alpher on August 1, 2026 at 10:01 pm
Customarily, Michael Saylor and team have lifted the STRC dividend when it trades sizably below par, but not this month.
Bitcoin cold-wallet attack spreads to 4,500 addresses as losses near $89 million
by Shaurya Malwa on August 1, 2026 at 8:10 pm
Galaxy Research flagged a third wave of sweeps tied to weak Coldcard-generated keys, with the attacker now targeting smaller balances and changing how funds are collected onchain.
Tokenized stock trading surged 288% in July, but one QQQ token drove most of it
by Francisco Rodrigues on August 1, 2026 at 4:51 pm
Without that QQQ token, QQQB, July volume for tokenized equities would be roughly $2.03 billion, about 30% below June’s total.
Bank of Italy research suggests stablecoins aren’t necessarily cheaper for remittances
by Jamie Crawley on August 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm
A mystery-shopping experiment found that exchange fees, foreign exchange spreads and banking rails mean stablecoin remittances are often no cheaper than traditional transfer means.
by Francisco Rodrigues on August 1, 2026 at 3:51 pm
Difficulty falls as weak mining economics reduce capacity, while forward markets signal little relief through year-end.
SEC to review Nasdaq bitcoin options approval after CME challenge
by Francisco Rodrigues on August 1, 2026 at 3:48 pm
CME argues that because bitcoin is a commodity, options tied to its value fall under CFTC jurisdiction, not the SEC’s authority.
Solana Foundation’s new CISO warns AI is making crypto scams more convincing
by Margaux Nijkerk on August 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Michael Coates, the foundation’s new CISO, said that AI vulnerabilities and fake identities will drive the next wave of blockchain security concerns.
Everyone has the perps convergence backwards
by Gracy Chen on August 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Crypto is said to be growing up to look like Wall Street. The evidence in its biggest market points the other way, argues Bitget CEO Gracy Chen.
Binance founder CZ calls for wallet diversification after $70 million Coldcard exploit
by Omkar Godbole on August 1, 2026 at 9:01 am
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao says hardware wallets can still have bugs and suggests spreading funds across multiple wallets after the major Coldcard security failure.
XRP Ledger upgrade brings back features once pulled over critical bugs
by Shaurya Malwa on August 1, 2026 at 6:09 am
The xrpld 3.3.0 release is expected next week with five proposed amendments, including two revised features that were previously withdrawn after researchers found bugs that could have allowed unauthorized transactions or fee draining.
How bitcoin cold wallets lost $70 million in an attack that never touched the devices
by Shaurya Malwa on August 1, 2026 at 5:55 am
Galaxy Research said weak seed generation let an attacker recreate likely private keys offline, sweep more than 1,000 BTC from nearly 1,200 wallets and continue searching without ever accessing the devices.
Bitcoin holds monthly gain, faces ‘choppy’ August as ‘forced-selling’ exhausted, analysts say
by Krisztian Sandor on July 31, 2026 at 8:50 pm
The largest crypto shrugged off a barrage of bad news this month, but traders remain cautious as rate hike fears and jobs data loom.
Tether posts $1.5 billion operating profit in Q2 as reserve buffer falls by half
by Olivier Acuna on July 31, 2026 at 6:24 pm
The world’s largest stablecoin issuer added 14 metric tons of gold and about 1,800 bitcoin to its reserves during the second quarter.
The good and the bad of perps, according to crypto traders
by Omkar Godbole on July 31, 2026 at 5:53 pm
Both retail and institutional traders worry about the funding rate.
Coldcard’s $38 million (so far) exploit shakes faith in self-custody, may push investors to ETFs
by Krisztian Sandor on July 31, 2026 at 5:07 pm
A software bug in popular hardware wallet Coldcard that led to the theft to this point of nearly 600 bitcoin worth roughly $38 million is prompting questions about security and whether managing private keys has become too risky for everyday investors.
by Mathew Di Salvo on July 31, 2026 at 9:01 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Coldcard Bitcoin Thief Likely Used Top Blockchain Services Provider: Report Experts have since said that those holding Bitcoin on a Coldcard device should move funds now. This post Coldcard Bitcoin Thief Likely Used Top Blockchain Services Provider: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on July 31, 2026 at 7:12 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Younger Democrats Understand Clarity Act And Bill Should Pass, Says Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer The Clarity Act will likely get through despite some — older — Democrats holding it back, according to Coinbase’s Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad. Speaking on The Hill’s morning Rising show Friday, Shirzad said that crypto was “maybe the most bipartisan issue in […]
by Juan Galt on July 31, 2026 at 5:57 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Coinkite Releases Fixed Firmware After Coldcard Bug; AI Likely Involved In The Breach NVK stated that AI-assisted code review can now find latent bugs at a speed outpacing even the industry’s most seasoned experts, calling it a sober reality of the new AI paradigm. This post Coinkite Releases Fixed Firmware After Coldcard Bug; AI Likely Involved In The Breach first appeared on […]
by Mathew Di Salvo on July 31, 2026 at 4:20 pm
Bitcoin Magazine US Closes in on Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Bitcoin Insurance Policy, Sanctions Companies The news comes after the U.S. froze Iran’s other digital assets. This post US Closes in on Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Bitcoin Insurance Policy, Sanctions Companies first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Shinobi on July 31, 2026 at 3:22 pm
Bitcoin Magazine COLDCARD SECURITY RISK: IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED IMPORTANT: Major security vulnerability discovered in Coldcard hardware wallets. For your own safety read disclosures and take necessary actions immediately. This post COLDCARD SECURITY RISK: IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.
by Mathew Di Salvo on July 31, 2026 at 3:22 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Coldcard Wallet Flaw Exposes Years of Bitcoin Seeds After $70M in BTC Stolen Over $70 million in Bitcoin has been pinched. Coldcard has since urged its users to take precautions. This post Coldcard Wallet Flaw Exposes Years of Bitcoin Seeds After $70M in BTC Stolen first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on July 30, 2026 at 9:37 pm
Bitcoin Magazine ‘Bitcoin Senator’ Cynthia Lummis Blasts Democrats For Stalling Crypto Clarity Act Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis has again attacked the Democrats for holding back the long-awaited crypto Clarity Act. Speaking on the Crypto in America podcast Thursday, Lummis said that the bill could have been passed months ago but is unfairly being held back. Lawmakers are hoping the […]
by Mathew Di Salvo on July 30, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Posts $8.2B Loss As BTC Price Suffered The Bitcoin treasury company posted massive losses but aims to continue making digital credit a “new asset class.” This post Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Posts $8.2B Loss As BTC Price Suffered first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on July 30, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Legendary Investor Ray Dalio Still Holds Bitcoin — But Only 1% of His Portfolio Ray Dalio still prefers the precious metal over “digital gold.” This post Legendary Investor Ray Dalio Still Holds Bitcoin — But Only 1% of His Portfolio first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on July 30, 2026 at 6:07 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Urges Lawmakers to Vote on Clarity Act, Quotes Satoshi Nakamoto The Treasury Secretary slammed Democrats for holding back the landmark legislation. This post Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Urges Lawmakers to Vote on Clarity Act, Quotes Satoshi Nakamoto first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
The Asteroid That May Be Three Worlds
by Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark) on August 1, 2026 at 7:01 am
We have been watching asteroid (44) Nysa for well over a century without ever really knowing what it looks like. Now the sharpest images ever taken of it, from two of the largest telescopes on Earth, have revealed two deep valleys running right around its circumference and the team behind them think those are necks, joining three separate lobes into a single 75 kilometre body. If that holds up, […]
Smashed Ice Worlds Formed Neptune’s Inner Moons and Rings
by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on August 1, 2026 at 5:19 am
The planet Neptune has 16 known moons, with its largest Moon, Triton, comprising more than 99.5 percent of the mass of all of them. Triton’s incredible size has led scientists to hypothesize it was a captured object originating from the Kuiper Belt, which wreaked havoc on Neptune’s original moon system upon its capture and subsequential elliptical orbit. Today, some remnants of these original […]
Charon’s Mountains Reveal Moon Once Spun 10x Faster
by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on August 1, 2026 at 12:57 am
Pluto’s moon, Charon, is one of the most unexplored (and arguably underappreciated) planetary objects in the entire solar system. This is primarily because it’s only been visited once by NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft during its famous Pluto flyby in July 2015. Despite this quick encounter, New Horizons beamed back troves of data regarding Charon that scientists continue to pour over with […]
Interstellar Travel: The Space Age and Nuclear Rockets
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on July 31, 2026 at 11:45 pm
Given the state of our technology, it would take a spacecraft a ridiculously long time to reach even the nearest star in our galaxy. However, scientists continue to ponder ways in which we could achieve the dream of interstellar spaceflight. Here are a few of their best ideas.
Astronomers Measure the Long Reach of a Quasar
by Carolyn Collins Petersen (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cc-petersen) on July 31, 2026 at 5:43 pm
There are a number of things in the Universe that could wipe out life as we know it, but — for now, and for Earth — a blast from our galaxy’s supermassive black hole isn’t one of them. That’s not to say that Sagittarius A* doesn’t pose a danger. If it wakes up someday and blasts out a strong wind, that definitely could affect Earth. It could well have powered a quasar in the past, and could […]
The Star That Exploded Without Hydrogen
by Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark) on July 31, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Twenty five years ago a star in the constellation Puppis blew itself apart and then vanished behind a curtain of its own soot. Astronomers knew only that the explosion contained no hydrogen at all, which for the most abundant element in the universe is a very strange absence. Now the dust has finally thinned, and the culprits have stepped into view, a white dwarf quietly stripping a rare helium […]
Astrobiologist Uses Apollo Lunar Samples As Mirror Onto Early Earth
by Bruce Dorminey (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/bruce) on July 31, 2026 at 4:03 pm
A Tokyo-based astrobiologist is using an ingenious new way to garner insight into Earth’s 3.5-billion-year-old biosphere.
NASA Wants to Toss 10,000 Tiny Probes Directly Into Saturn’s Rings
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on July 31, 2026 at 3:32 pm
Cassini, NASA’s last major mission to Saturn, famously plunged to its fiery death in the gas giant’s atmosphere at the end of its mission. It had captured more accurate in-situ data of the Saturnian system than any mission before or since. But there’s one particular part that it couldn’t directly approach – Saturn’s rings. But NASA very obviously wants to take a nice up-close look at […]
What happens to a moon when its planet is stolen?
by Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark) on July 31, 2026 at 3:16 pm
The galaxy is littered with rogue planets, worlds flung out of the systems that built them, drifting between the stars with no sun to call their own. But when a planet is torn away, does anything go with it? New simulations say yes, a passing star can rip a world out of its orbit and leave its moons still faithfully circling it, sailing off into the dark as a set. If our own Jupiter were evicted […]
It Took a Century, but Astronomers Imaged Betelgeuse’s Companion
by Carolyn Collins Petersen (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cc-petersen) on July 31, 2026 at 8:19 am
Most of us are familiar with Betelgeuse (also known as alpha Orionis), the bright shoulder star in the constellation Orion. It’s a red supergiant star that lies somewhere between 400 and 550 light-years away from us and is quite bright. Betelgeuse contains about 14 times the mass of the Sun and is a fairly young star compared to ours. It appears to be no more than 10 million years old, which […]
Mercury’s Weak Magnetic Field Periodically Traps Solar Wind
by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on July 31, 2026 at 3:32 am
The planet Mercury is the first planet from the Sun but also one shrouded in mystery. This is primarily due to the limited number of spacecrafts that have visited it, but this limited data has provided scientists with new and exciting characteristics previously thought impossible. One fascinating aspect is its magnetic field, which was first discovered in March 1974, which both surprised and […]
What Killed Galaxies in the Early Universe?
by Carolyn Collins Petersen (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cc-petersen) on July 30, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Galaxies in the infancy of the Universe are the building blocks of more modern galaxies. They began as small “shreds” of material that coalesced over time to form larger ones. That’s why astronomers use observatories such as the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study the young Universe. The light from those early objects appears in the infrared part of the spectrum, which JWST is tuned to see.
Primordial Black Holes Can Trigger Type Ia Supernovae, and Astronomers Should be Able to Find Them
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on July 30, 2026 at 7:22 pm
Primordial black holes (PBH) remain hypothetical, but that isn’t stopping astrophysicists from figuring out how they could interact with other stellar objects. New research shows how PBHs, formed in the early Universe from collapsing pockets of dense subatomic matter instead of from stars, can enter white dwarfs. In some cases, that could’ve triggered a Type Ia supernova with particular chemical […]
Radio Array Detects Polarized Light From a GRB
by Carolyn Collins Petersen (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cc-petersen) on July 30, 2026 at 6:57 pm
On March 10, 2026, the Fermi telescope gamma-ray burst team reported the detection of a long-duration gamma ray burst that occurred when a star exploded inside a dense, highly magnetized cloud of hydrogen gas. That HII region is a bubble of ionized hydrogen created by winds from a massive young star. Astronomers immediately turned as many telescopes as possible to view the burst and its […]
The ELT’s Spectrograph Could Sniff Out Biosignatures on Other Worlds
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on July 30, 2026 at 3:40 pm
Before any major telescope commissioning, there are dozens of papers that attempt to define what we can expect from it. We’re starting to see some come through for the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), which hopefully will get a more imaginative name when the 39m behemoth is officially commissioned in Chile in the 2030s. A new paper from Evann Kurzawa-Ferrandez and his co-authors at NASA’s Jet […]
The Exciting Plan to Photograph an Alien Continent
by Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark) on July 30, 2026 at 11:18 am
NASA has selected a concept study, led by physicist Paul Stankus, exploring whether a pair of spacecraft flying in tight formation could one day produce an actual image of an Earth like exoplanet’s surface, oceans, continents and all. It’s an early stage idea, backed by NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program, but if it ever came together, it would represent an extraordinary leap beyond […]
A Thermal Camera Trick Could Let LIGO See Twice as Far
by Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark) on July 30, 2026 at 11:10 am
A team of researchers have found a surprisingly simple way to boost the sensitivity of gravitational wave detectors like LIGO. It’s surprisingly simple to, just point an ordinary thermal imaging camera at the mirrors themselves. The technique could improve LIGO’s next upgrade by up to 31%, letting it detect neutron star collisions tens of millions of light years farther away, and is already […]
by Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark) on July 30, 2026 at 11:03 am
A new study presented at the Royal Astronomical Society’s National Astronomy Meeting suggests that solar storms may warm the Martian lower atmosphere, but only when they strike during a major Martian dust storm. The discovery was accidental, emerging from a search for a different effect entirely, and hints that the weather system on Mars may be more tangled and interconnected than scientists […]
Alien Signals May Hide in Unexplored High Radio Frequencies
by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on July 30, 2026 at 5:12 am
Confirming the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence via radio signals, also called technosignatures, is the cornerstone of radio astronomy. While humanity has been asking since time immemorial whether or not we’re alone in the universe, radio astronomers are at the frontlines trying to tirelessly answer this longstanding question. To accomplish this, they’ve traditionally focused on a […]
Quantum Physics Could Help Us Find Earth 2.0
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on July 30, 2026 at 2:56 am
When astronomers talk about directly imaging an exoplanet that is orbiting a far away star, the analogy they most commonly go with is trying to spot a fireflight next to a massive search light. An Earth-like exoplanet is incredibly dim – usually between 100 million and 10 billion times fainter than its host star. Understandably, that makes them very difficult to see. But a new paper from Hyunsoo […]
Pennsylvania Couple Starts Loving Daniel After Infant Loss
by mdillard on August 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
After losing their newborn son, a Pennsylvania couple transformed heartbreak into hope, creating a nonprofit that helps mourning families spend extra time with babies they never expected to lose. Here, they share their story with Woman’s World. “Finally!” Nicole Dice squealed when the pregnancy test came out positive. She and her husband, Bill, had been
Zoe Saldaña Reveals What Books She’s Reading Right Now
by Carissa Mosness on August 1, 2026 at 9:30 pm
Lioness: Special Ops star Zoe Saldaña is opening up about what’s on her bookshelf, and book lovers are taking notes. Over the past couple of years, the Marvel actress has shared a few of her favorite books, and they are everything you would expect from the award winning star. From powerful memoirs to gripping fiction,
Meet Lighting Automation: The Beginner-Friendly Fix for Wasting Electricity on Empty Rooms Daily
by Lauren Jarvis-Gibson on August 1, 2026 at 8:07 pm
Homeowners looking to trim electricity bills are turning to lighting automation as a low-effort way to stop wasting energy in empty rooms. Here is what beginners should know about the devices, the rooms that benefit most and the payoff beyond a smaller utility bill. How does lighting automation save energy in empty rooms? Lighting automation
This Rhode Island Island Paradise Is Calling Your Name This Summer
by strotter on August 1, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Get whisked away to the “Bermuda of the North!” With dramatic cliffs, stunning beaches and a laid-back atmosphere, it’s easy to see why so many adore this hidden gem. Located just a ferry ride away from Rhode Island’s southern coast, Block Island also offers delicious seafood restaurants, wildlife refuges and more. Savor a seafood meal
Can an Insurance Company Reopen a Claim? Yes—Here’s What to Know
by Carissa Mosness on August 1, 2026 at 6:00 pm
If you’ve ever paid off a medical bill only to receive another bill from your insurance months later, you’re not alone. Insurance companies can—and often do—reopen previously closed claims, resulting in unexpected charges. To learn why this happens and what you can do about it, keep scrolling! Can medical insurance companies reopen a claim? Unfortunately
Daily Steps vs. Weekend Walking: A 10-Year Study Explores If Step Counts Actually Boost Longevity
by Samantha Agate on August 1, 2026 at 4:48 pm
The weekend warrior approach to walking is getting fresh attention thanks to new research on step counts and longevity. Two recent studies suggest that concentrating your walking into just a few days each week may still deliver meaningful health benefits. What is a weekend warrior when it comes to walking and step counts? A weekend
Obsessed With Modern Folklore? Grab These Dollar Tree Finds Now!
by strotter on August 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Dreaming of a space that feels cozy and optimistic? Then the modern folklore decor trend may be for you! It infuses contemporary spaces with heritage pieces and plenty of nature-inspired beauty. But you don’t need expensive antiques to get the same vibe in your home. On a recent visit to Dollar Tree, I uncovered plenty
Ann Patchett’s Bookstore Shares 5 Captivating Backlist Reads
by mdagnese on August 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm
A really good, earnest book recommendation from a fellow bibliophile is priceless. With countless options hitting shelves each week, choosing your next read can honestly feel overwhelming. That’s why hearing “I could not put this down!” from a fellow book lover is like being handed a gift! Seriously. And we’ve just rediscovered another excellent place
Vertical Ridges in Your Nails? What They Really Mean and How To Smooth ‘Em
by Allison Nemetz on August 1, 2026 at 1:00 am
The next time you’re polish-free, take a quick peek at your fingertips. Up to 85 percent of us over age 50 will see a few little ridges in our nails running from cuticle to tip—and almost all of us will blame them on the wrong thing. “There is a lot of misinformation out there,” says
Lifetime’s August Movie Lineup Is Seriously Thrilling
by Raquel Lekic on August 1, 2026 at 12:30 am
While the Hallmark Channel might be known for sweet romances and heartwarming tales, Lifetime is known for intense drama, high-stakes thrillers and gripping action. Throughout the month of August, the network is rolling out a mix of new films to dive into. From creepy clowns to double lives, you won’t want to miss what’s in
by Farnaz Fassihi and Neil MacFarquhar on August 2, 2026 at 6:36 pm
During a fleeting truce, Iranians covertly devised a plan to raise the war’s costs for President Trump if U.S. forces attacked anew.
by Zia ur-Rehman on August 2, 2026 at 6:25 pm
The authorities said the suicide bombing, which killed at least 14 people in the Swat Valley. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility.
by Carlos Barragán and Finbarr O’Reilly on August 2, 2026 at 4:29 pm
Most of the people who surged into Spain on Thursday have since returned to Morocco. A small minority are holed up on a seafront, tired, hungry and vowing to stay.
by Euan Ward on August 2, 2026 at 4:22 pm
The wave of strikes came as President Trump threatened to intensify the American campaign against Iran. U.S. embassies in the region warned of the “potential for unforeseen escalation.”
by Zia ur-Rehman and Elian Peltier on August 2, 2026 at 3:37 pm
The famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja was among those killed on Broad Peak. Five of the climbers’ bodies have been located but not yet recovered, an official said.
by Aaron Boxerman, Vivian Nereim, Adam Rasgon and Francesca Regalado on August 2, 2026 at 3:27 pm
President Trump has repeatedly threatened to escalate the war with Iran, only to abruptly back down. Saudi Arabia said its leader had urged Trump not to renew attacks.
by Stephanie Nolen on August 2, 2026 at 3:22 pm
The amount is still far below what the U.S. spent previously on humanitarian and health aid, but resumes the flow of money for key efforts to fight malnutrition and disease.
by Carlos Barragán and Finbarr O’Reilly on August 2, 2026 at 1:50 pm
Spain’s leading far-right politician arrived in the territory on Sunday, fueling tensions there after thousands of migrants entered the exclave last week.
by Valerie Hopkins on August 2, 2026 at 11:55 am
Among the victims of the explosion, which also injured 21 people, were a security guard and a woman who the authorities say had arrived with the suspicious package.
by Laura Chung on August 2, 2026 at 11:25 am
When Mary’s Underground in Sydney closed, it was a familiar tune for a scene hit by high costs and low attendance. Critics worry about a shrinking space for new talent.
by Emma Bubola and Fabiola Ferrero on August 2, 2026 at 11:05 am
More than a month after the earthquakes, the coastal region of La Guaira — once Venezuela’s main gateway — is completely unrecognizable.
by Norimitsu Onishi and Nasuna Stuart-Ulin on August 2, 2026 at 9:00 am
Jérôme Dupras is a member of one of Quebec’s most popular folk rock bands. Now, as the province’s chief scientist, he will help shape its environmental destiny.
by Vjosa Isai and Leo Sands on August 2, 2026 at 8:47 am
Labor talks broke down between the airline and union representing 4,400 flight attendants, who want improved wages and compensation for unpaid work.
by Mark Landler on August 2, 2026 at 7:30 am
Europe sheltered many refugees in 2015. Its hard-line reaction to a new crisis in Ceuta shows how, 11 years on, the far right has reshaped European attitudes.
by Aaron Boxerman on August 2, 2026 at 6:53 am
Palestinian officials said at least two people were killed. The deal announced by President Trump calls in part for Hamas to give up its weapons and Israel to stop its attacks in Gaza.
by Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu on August 2, 2026 at 4:03 am
An unsecured police dashboard was a rare window into how the authorities track foreigners by collecting and aggregating vast amounts of private data.
by River Akira Davis, Hisako Ueno, Kiuko Notoya and Chang W. Lee on August 2, 2026 at 12:54 am
Kumamoto faces a “double disaster,” as rescuers work in 100 degree heat, and shelters with limited air-conditioning put displaced people at risk for heatstroke.
by Bianca Padró Ocasio on August 2, 2026 at 12:30 am
The flight had taken off from the coastal city of Pisco to view the ancient geoglyphs in the desert, a popular tourist attraction.
by Alena Cerro and Ishani Desai on August 1, 2026 at 11:38 pm
The three teenage boys estimated their hike time would be over five hours on a rugged trail in British Columbia, Canada. A helicopter crew had to retrieve them.
by Carlos Barragán and Lynsey Chutel on August 1, 2026 at 9:23 pm
Most of those who came to the territory, a Spanish exclave in Africa, have returned across the border to Morocco. At least 67 people died trying to enter, the authorities said.
‘Wonder Man’ showrunner finally responds to shocking axing despite renewal
on August 2, 2026 at 4:54 pm
‘Wonder Man’ showrunner finally responds to shocking axing despite renewalWonder Man’s shock cancellation – despite season two renewal – tremors still reverberate as showrunner Andrew Guest breaks his silence.In a post on TikTok, he shares, “Just want to say I’ve been…
50 Cent taps ‘Yellowstone’ as selling point for his Starz crime show
on August 2, 2026 at 4:09 pm
50 Cent taps ‘Yellowstone’ as selling point for his Starz crime show Yellowstone was a stunning hit, so for the neo-Western drama fans, 50 Cent says his new series, Fightland, could be the next must-watch.In an interview with People, the musician-creator pitched his show on par with Taylor…
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ makes history at box office with monster opening
on August 2, 2026 at 3:45 pm
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ makes history at box office with monster openingSpider-Man: Brand New Day, as against expectations, went even further in performance as the Marvel tentpole opening shattered the box office.According to observers, Tom Holland’s Spidey was projected to hit up to $250…
‘Landman’ star offers update to fans over season three delay
on August 2, 2026 at 3:11 pm
‘Landman’ star offers update to fans over season three delayFor Paramount+, Landman becomes a key hit. But fans waiting for its third season have gotten an update on shooting from one of its actors, James Jordan, who portrays Dale.In an interview with Us Weekly, he shares, “It’s going…
‘The Odyssey’ star tipped for Oscar admits battling trauma: Here’s why
on August 2, 2026 at 2:22 pm
‘The Odyssey’ star tipped for Oscar admits battling trauma: Here’s whySamantha Morton is already an established star, with The Walking Dead and Minority Report to her credit; however, in The Odyssey, her performance was particularly hailed.But the actress is dealing with trauma, according to her…
Hannah Einbinder on why ‘Hacks’ fame will follow her career forever
on August 2, 2026 at 12:46 pm
Hannah Einbinder on why ‘Hacks’ fame will follow her career foreverHannah Einbinder, though, ended her run on Hacks this year, but she says the popularity her role, Ava Daniels, generated will follow her for the rest of her career.Her remarks come after she observed her Teenage Sex and Death…
Piers Morgan heartbroken over death of Vincent Pastore
on August 2, 2026 at 11:39 am
Vincent Pastore was found dead Saturday in his home in The Bronx.Outspoken journalist and TV presenter Piers Morgan has expressed his grief and sadness over the death of actor Vincent Pastore.Taking to X, formerly Twitter handle, Morgan shared a throwback photo with The Sopranos actor with…
Jacob Batalon opens up about landing ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day role
on August 2, 2026 at 9:42 am
Jacob Batalon opens up about landing ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day roleBarely two days after Spider-Man: Brand New Day hit threatens, one of biggest stars from the film Jacob Batalon has decided to sit down and touch on what actually landed him the role. The entire conversation happened during…
Tom Holland recalls confusing moment where he wasn’t sure about Spider-Man’s future
on August 2, 2026 at 7:54 am
Tom Holland recalls confusing moment where he wasn’t sure about Spider-Man’s futureAfter finally managing to get Spider-man: Brand New Day to theaters on July 31st, Tom Holland finally dished on what it took, behind the scenes, to make it to this point.For those unversed, back in 2019…
Selena Gomez opens up about ‘Rare Beginnings’: ‘I’m hard on myself and too critical’
on August 2, 2026 at 7:18 am
Selena Gomez opens up about ‘Rare Beginnings’: ‘I’m hard on myself and too critical’With a brand new fragrance on the way, Selena Gomez decided to sit done and discuss what her intentions have been when creating this, and how it translates into her own life in front of the…
on August 2, 2026 at 6:04 am
Watch: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman send social media into a meltdown at ‘Practical Magic’ screeningThe stage for the Practical Magic screening got some special stars gracing its stage, and they are none other than Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.The duo strode in hand-in-hand for…
Victoria Beckham finally makes final decision against Brooklyn Beckham, Nicola Peltz
on August 2, 2026 at 5:23 am
Victoria Beckham finally makes final decision against Brooklyn Beckham, Nicola PeltzFinally, after months of reports that Victoria Beckham is having the worst possible time due to her son’s separation, its coming out that Harper Beckham’s birthday was when she finally came to terms…
Jelly Roll announces career break after Bunnie Xo divorce
on August 2, 2026 at 4:17 am
Jelly Roll announces career break after Bunnie Xo divorceJelly Roll has announced that he is taking a break from touring, saying he needs time to “heal.”The country singer shared the news during his July 28 concert at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. He told fans that his upcoming show…
‘The Wicker Man’ sequel director Justin Hardy dies ahead of film’s premiere
on August 2, 2026 at 3:34 am
‘The Wicker Man’ sequel director Justin Hardy dies ahead of film’s premiereBritish filmmaker Justin Hardy has died at the age of 61 after suffering a heart attack. His family confirmed that Hardy died on Friday night.In a statement, they described him as a creative person who loved both filmmaking…
Jon Bon Jovi’s son Romeo Bongiovi focuses on ‘world domination?’
on August 2, 2026 at 1:30 am
Jon Bon Jovi’s son Romeo Bongiovi recently claimed he is completely against fame.The 22-year-old musician appeared on the July 29 episode of The Dory Jackson, where he talked about forming his rock band Lawn and how he found his interest in making music.When he was asked about his…
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz vacation with his godfather Elton John
on August 2, 2026 at 12:37 am
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz vacation with his godfather Elton JohnBrooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, recently reunited with Elton John during a holiday in the South of France.The couple joined the music legend and his husband, David Furnish, aboard a yacht near Nice on July…
Henry Winkler gives shut-up call to ‘Happy Days’ costar?
on August 2, 2026 at 12:14 am
Henry Winkler gives shut-up call to ‘Happy Days’ costar?Henry Winkler recently admitted that he still misses his time on the set of Happy Days.The 80-year-old American actor and director appeared at Fanboy Expo Knoxville last month, where he opened up about his time with actors like Marion Ross,…
Nicole Kidman reveals late mom’s ‘parting gift’ to granddaughter Sunday Rose
on August 1, 2026 at 11:37 pm
Nicole Kidman reveals late mom’s ‘parting gift’ to granddaughter Sunday RoseNicole Kidman recently reminisced about her heartfelt conversation with her late mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, about her daughter Sunday Rose’s modelling career.The Australian-American actress and film producer, who…
‘The Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore found dead at 80
on August 1, 2026 at 11:25 pm
‘The Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore found dead at 80Vincent Pastore, the actor best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in The Sopranos, has died. He was 80.Pastore was found dead at his home in the Bronx, New York, on Saturday after a neighbour became concerned when they had not…
Alabama woman exposes Tyler Perry: ‘It has been a long journey’
on August 1, 2026 at 11:10 pm
Alabama woman exposes Tyler Perry: ‘It has been a long journey’Tyler Perry has proved that he has a heart of gold.Janay Duberry, an Alabama woman, took to her Instagram and revealed that Perry came to the rescue when she needed help to cover her Harvard Graduate School of Education tuition fees so…
STAT+: Michigan Supreme Court ruling allows probe into Lilly insulin pricing
by Ed Silverman on August 2, 2026 at 6:14 pm
Lilly was accused of charging “grossly” excessive prices for different insulin products that forced some patients to ration or forego the drug.
STAT+: Trump administration revises rebate pilot for 340B drug discount program, angering hospitals
by Ed Silverman on July 31, 2026 at 5:02 pm
The Trump administration is revising its rebate pilot for the 340B drug discount program, angering hospitals.
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
by Ed Silverman on July 31, 2026 at 2:47 pm
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
by Ed Silverman on July 31, 2026 at 1:28 pm
An FDA advisory panel recommended use of an experimental Replimune treatment for advanced melanoma that the agency has rejected twice
STAT+: Novo Nordisk inflammation-targeting drug misses mark in heart disease study
by Elaine Chen on July 31, 2026 at 12:32 pm
A Novo Nordisk drug missed the mark in a heart disease study, raising questions about targeting inflammation to prevent cardiovascular complications.
Federal government could improve infectious disease monitoring, says federal government
by O. Rose Broderick on July 31, 2026 at 12:28 pm
The new CDC director nominee moves to the full Senate vote, Medicaid work requirements will not be delayed, and more health news
Syphilis spreads while researchers contend with federal constraints and a drug shortage
by Eric Boodman on July 31, 2026 at 8:30 am
At the San Diego-Tijuana border, syphilis spreads while researchers contend with federal constraints and a drug shortage.
Opinion: What a recent op-ed got wrong about our Covid study
by Thomas J. Bollyky and Joseph Dieleman on July 31, 2026 at 8:30 am
“The appropriate counter to Covid revisionism is careful, rigorous, and honest assessment of the U.S. response.”
Opinion: Limb girdle muscular dystrophy patients face a maddening reality
by Kat Bryant Knudson on July 31, 2026 at 8:30 am
“Too often, regulatory tools authorized to speed patient access to breakthrough treatments are being used in ways that even prevent approval,” writes Kat Bryant Knudson.
Opinion: We once praised the American Diabetes Association’s courage. How things have changed
by Adam Marcus and Ivan Oransky on July 31, 2026 at 8:30 am
“The ADA is no longer what we’d call a profile in courage,” write Adam Marcus and Ivan Oransky of Retraction Watch.
Capricor’s data clash and a fugitive in the C-suite
by Allison DeAngelis, Adam Feuerstein,and Elaine Chen on July 30, 2026 at 7:03 pm
Is the FDA taking inconsistent approaches to Duchenne drugs? And how will a new batch of drug executives shake up their companies? Find out on the latest episode of “The…
Key Senate panel backs Trump’s picks for CDC, pandemic preparedness
by Chelsea Cirruzzo on July 30, 2026 at 2:17 pm
In win for RFK Jr., Senate committee sends nominations of Erica Schwartz for CDC director and Sean Kaufman for ASPR to full Senate.
Judge denies states’ motion to postpone Medicaid work requirement
by Anil Oza on July 30, 2026 at 1:45 pm
Federal judge denied 26 states’ request to postpone the implementation of Medicaid work requirements announced in June.
by Ed Silverman on July 30, 2026 at 1:22 pm
Unitaid found the rising price of oil could boost the cost of a widely used HIV medicine it reviewed in a detailed analysis.
by Ed Silverman on July 30, 2026 at 1:08 pm
An FDA advisory panel concluded clinical data for a Capricor treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy did not provide “substantial evidence” of efficacy
Ebola outbreak nears milestone, while a vaccine remains months away
by Theresa Gaffney and Helen Branswell on July 30, 2026 at 11:49 am
Medicaid work rules, FTC sues Hims, and more health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: FDA expert committee votes in favor of Replimune’s melanoma treatment
by Matthew Herper and Elaine Chen on July 30, 2026 at 10:00 am
STAT is live-blogging a meeting of FDA experts to review Replimune’s experimental melanoma drug, RP1.
by Borna Nyaoke-Anoke on July 30, 2026 at 8:30 am
“The next 10 years of mycetoma care will determine whether it remains a story of neglect or becomes one of collective action,” writes Borna Nyaoke-Anoke.
Opinion: U.S. dependence on China is a national security risk
by Prashant Yadav, Thomas J. Bollyky, Rush Doshi, Paul Friedrichs,and Victor Suarez on July 30, 2026 at 8:30 am
“China is overtly seeking to displace U.S. leadership across the innovative biopharmaceutical value chain,” write authors of a Council on Foreign Relations report.
Chronically ill people face confusion over new Medicaid work rules and ‘medically frail’ exemption
by Isabella Cueto on July 30, 2026 at 8:30 am
Patients, advocates, and experts fear the difficulty in documenting a frailty exemption to Medicaid work requirements will lead to millions losing coverage.
by Stephen Clark on August 1, 2026 at 6:20 pm
“We believe that a capture of Swift, an attempted capture of Swift, is very much in the cards.”
by Jennifer Ouellette on August 1, 2026 at 3:19 pm
Christopher Nolan’s impressionistic remix of Homer’s epic poem finds the man behind the myth.
by Samuel Axon on August 1, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Reddit may still be considering ending its licensing deal with Google.
by Cyrus Farivar on August 1, 2026 at 11:30 am
Autonomous vehicle giant disturbs residents’ sleep.
by Kim Zetter, wired.com on August 1, 2026 at 10:05 am
A removable chip lets hackers inspect their badge—and keep using it after Defcon.
by Jacek Krywko on August 1, 2026 at 10:00 am
Tracking smells in turbulent air takes a keen sense of direction and sharp memory.
by John Timmer on July 31, 2026 at 10:17 pm
Some group with no modern descendants contributed a lot to our genomes.
by Beth Mole on July 31, 2026 at 9:51 pm
The term “Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome” was coined in 1981, based on cases in four women.
by Ryan Whitwam on July 31, 2026 at 9:35 pm
Someone in Cuba or Iran can keep installing APKs with no new restrictions, but devs will suffer.
by Ashley Belanger on July 31, 2026 at 9:19 pm
Reddit advances lawsuit accusing Perplexity AI of conspiring with web scraper.
by Dan Goodin on July 31, 2026 at 8:39 pm
Had the hacks used conventional methods, someone would likely go to prison.
by Jeremy Hsu on July 31, 2026 at 8:21 pm
“What on earth is Google doing?” Misinformation fears spur walk-back of AI tool.
by Nate Anderson on July 31, 2026 at 7:04 pm
LemonLime’s CEO got “carried away” with tattoo gimmick.
by Ashley Belanger on July 31, 2026 at 6:11 pm
Gaps in laws may help Pennsylvania high school escape AI nudes scandal.
by Jacek Krywko on July 31, 2026 at 5:58 pm
Wavelength and intensity in the infrared are translated into colors in the visible.
by Scott K. Johnson on July 31, 2026 at 5:29 pm
Look at chemistry of batteries and motors shows big opportunity for recycling.
by Scharon Harding on July 31, 2026 at 5:07 pm
Sony doesn’t think the move will hurt it financially.
by Ashley Belanger on July 31, 2026 at 4:17 pm
Filmmaker sues Netflix over stolen screener of unreleased Nicolas Cage movie.
by Andy Greenberg, wired.com on July 31, 2026 at 2:01 pm
The AI chatbot was more effective at creating “exploitable trust” than the humans.
by Aaron Zimmerman on July 31, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The hot new roguelite twin-stick shooter lives up to the hype.
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on July 31, 2026 at 10:33 pm
A century ago, resident wolves were eliminated from the park. In 1995, biologists brought them back, marking a historic reintroduction of a top carnivore
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on July 28, 2026 at 8:40 pm
Ever since that first daguerreotype on a light-sensitive metal plate, eclipse observations have continued to unveil the star’s corona and bring people together to experience the solar system’s majesty
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on July 27, 2026 at 6:22 pm
By cannibalizing their siblings in the womb or avoiding meat-eating pliosaurs, fearsome carnivores like the megalodon ballooned to proportions that would dwarf any shark alive today
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on July 21, 2026 at 4:48 pm
In a recent study, researchers dated a historic lahar called the Electron Mudflow to the summer of 1507, establishing a way to determine when past geologic events around the Puget Sound occurred
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on June 29, 2026 at 4:02 pm
In the latest research, telescope observations of 3I/ATLAS examine its chemical structure and suggest that it took shape in a peripheral region of a relatively calm planetary system
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on June 26, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Since 2008, rules requiring ships to slow down to avoid collisions with North Atlantic right whales have reduced fatalities of the critically endangered animals. Now, NOAA is calling the regulations into question, raising concerns for the mammals’ future
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on June 18, 2026 at 6:15 pm
The fossil turned out to be a hatchling of a crocodile-like creature, and it suggests, according to a new study, that early animals did not use metamorphosis to evolve to dwell on land
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on June 15, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The sky was a very dangerous place in the early days of commercial aviation. By flying into storms to learn how they worked, these experts made air travel and weather forecasting much more predictable
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on June 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
Medical procedures used to be a scream-filled endurance test until doctors at this Boston institution learned to tame the pain of patients
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on June 5, 2026 at 5:52 pm
Wide-ranging research suggests that as temperatures increase, some creatures pick fights while others struggle to learn. The findings hint at consequences that may ripple through ecosystems
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on June 5, 2026 at 11:00 am
Aldo Leopold’s writing reconsidered the place of humans in the natural world and challenged people to be less conquerors of the land and more citizens of it
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on June 4, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The Kepler telescope changed how we saw the sky. It’s just one of the devices we’ve sent out beyond the reach of humans to search our solar system
by Jan Eijking on July 31, 2026 at 10:00 am
Through international organisations, they wield power under the pretence of simply following the experts. Don’t believe them- by Jan EijkingRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on July 30, 2026 at 10:01 am
Meet Bể, part of Vietnam’s vital but overlooked network of recyclers – a workforce predominantly made up of elderly women- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by J F Martel on July 30, 2026 at 10:00 am
When early humans first painted cave walls, they began to find out who they really were: our minds emerged from our images- by J F MartelRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on July 29, 2026 at 10:01 am
We are living in a golden age of pseudoscience. Here are three helpful tools for separating science from its imitator- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Wes Brown on July 28, 2026 at 10:00 am
My father’s death sent me to the jiu-jitsu mat. Then came defeat, low testosterone and the lure of a chemical cheat code- by Wes BrownRead on Aeon
In search of the northern cassowary
by Aeon Video on July 27, 2026 at 10:01 am
Join the search for the elusive cassowary, a big bird that plays an outsized role in maintaining its rainforest home- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Takeshi Morisato on July 27, 2026 at 10:00 am
Black philosophers now feature on Western curricula, but the European tradition diminishes their radicalism into reassurance- by Takeshi MorisatoRead on Aeon
by Stephani Sutherland on July 24, 2026 at 10:00 am
Allan Basbaum has spent 50 years searching the nervous system for the places where pain begins – and where it can be stopped- by Stephani SutherlandRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on July 23, 2026 at 10:01 am
To the trained eye, the personalised homes of Queens, NYC, evoke everything from a Venetian streetscape to a Chinese temple- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Sofía Cándano on July 23, 2026 at 10:00 am
Rooted in Brazilian modernism, anthropophagy devours and transforms culture, subverting colonial fears of cannibalism- by Sofía CándanoRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on July 22, 2026 at 10:01 am
Inside the lab of a biologist who is seeking to understand intelligence by focusing on problem-solving, not neurons- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Nidal Taibi on July 21, 2026 at 10:00 am
Jean Meslier, a rural French priest, argued that religion is designed to produce subjects who will automatically obey- by Nidal TaibiRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on July 20, 2026 at 10:01 am
A 1979 doc examining the life and ideas of B F Skinner, with a focus on his radical, controversial behaviour experiments- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Carlos Noreña on July 20, 2026 at 10:00 am
A dramatic shift in perspective is producing a much bigger, broader and more exciting view of ‘the ancient world’- by Carlos NoreñaRead on Aeon
by Ananya Palivela on July 17, 2026 at 10:00 am
Every 122 years, Venus crosses the Sun as a black and fleeting teardrop, kindling the awe of all those who dare to know- by Ananya PalivelaRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on July 16, 2026 at 10:01 am
In an ingenious restoration project, the humble oyster shell is transformed into a powerful tool to halt coastal erosion- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Anton Cebalo on July 16, 2026 at 10:00 am
While Vienna’s coffeehouses bred modernism, in Belgrade’s kafanas grew conspiracy and rage. Their clash consumed Europe- by Anton CebaloRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on July 15, 2026 at 10:01 am
What does it mean to make art in the age of inexhaustible AIs? An animator ponders his purpose and reclaims some control- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
The looting of science fiction
by Ali Rıza Taşkale on July 14, 2026 at 10:00 am
Tech titans claim the genre inspired them. But all they’ve done is graft their politics onto stories of a better future- by Ali Rıza TaşkaleRead on Aeon
Patricia Evangelista on journalism
by Aeon Video on July 13, 2026 at 10:01 am
The ‘worst’ and ‘best possible’ job at once: what it’s like to dedicate your life to documenting crimes against humanity- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon