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‘Oddly shaped rock’ unearthed in California turns out to be ‘immaculate’ mastodon molar
by sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sascha Pare) on September 11, 2026 at 6:11 pm
A field survey in San Mateo County, California, has revealed the fossilized tooth of an adult Pacific mastodon, an ice-age giant that was probably native to the West Coast.
by sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sascha Pare) on September 11, 2026 at 5:32 pm
Researchers have examined how weakening currents in the Atlantic Ocean could impact global agriculture — and the results are concerning.
‘Maybe that is how Transformers started’: Readers react to the possibility of AI becoming self-aware
by Kenna Hughes-Castleberry on September 11, 2026 at 5:07 pm
Could AI become conscious? Live Science readers revealed their thoughts about this technological possibility.
by Harry Baker on September 11, 2026 at 3:29 pm
Researchers propose that tiny technological remnants left over from extinct alien civilizations could have landed on the moon after traveling through interstellar space. It may not take long to find them, the team claims.
Brain shrinkage tied to aging ‘pauses’ as a woman nears menopause, study finds
by Theresa Sullivan Barger on September 11, 2026 at 11:00 am
A new study looked at gray matter in the brain during puberty, pregnancy and menopause, finding distinct changes at different life stages.
Swarovski CL Companion compact binocular review
by Kimberley Lane on September 11, 2026 at 11:00 am
The Swarovski CL Companion binoculars have been given a 2026 upgrade. We got our hands on both the 8×30 and 10×30 models to see if this new version is worth buying.
by Tom Metcalfe on September 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
The largest Viking Age silver hoard ever found in Finland was unearthed by a metal detectorist north of Helsinki.
by Nicoletta Lanese on September 11, 2026 at 9:00 am
Live Science spoke with Dr. Emmanuel Mignot, director of the Stanford Center for Narcolepsy and co-winner of a coveted Lasker Award.
Infectious diseases will seed new ground as the planet warms — here’s where they’ll spread
by Stephanie Pappas on September 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Climate change will increase our exposure to myriad infections, from tick-borne diseases to drug-resistant bacterial infections.
by RJ Mackenzie on September 10, 2026 at 2:30 pm
A huge analysis probes the genetics of personality, finding that the trait is much less straightforward than physical attributes like eye color.
Mercury may have shrunk much more than we thought, new study hints
by Elizabeth Howell on September 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Mercury may be shrinking much faster than we thought — and that could reveal new clues about its violent origins.
by Alan Bradley on September 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm
IBM and NASA have partnered to create the Lunar Foundation Model, a new AI capable of processing decades of lunar data so we can more accurately map the moon’s surface.
Canon RF 20mm f/1.4L VCM review: Wide, bright and built for the dark
by Kimberley Lane on September 10, 2026 at 11:00 am
With a bright f/1.4 aperture and wide field of view, this L-series prime lens is aimed at photographers who regularly shoot in low light
by Jamie Carter on September 10, 2026 at 10:00 am
Generally mild weather and increasing hours of darkness make September a great month for observing, and this year, there’s a particularly busy sky.
by Nicoletta Lanese on September 9, 2026 at 9:47 pm
The Lasker Foundation has announced the winners of its 2026 awards for basic medical research, clinical science and public service.
Watch the first-ever footage of a rare deep-sea squid in the northeastern Pacific
by Patrick Pester on September 9, 2026 at 7:58 pm
A rare sighting of a bigfin squid near an underwater mountain off California is the first confirmed live observation of the bizarre animal in the northeastern Pacific, researchers say.
by Larissa G. Capella on September 9, 2026 at 7:25 pm
A breakthrough on the Navier-Stokes equations could be worth a $1 million prize, but a mathematician has serious questions about how OpenAI got there so fast.
World’s oldest evidence of habitual drug use traced back 25,000 years to Indonesia
by Tom Metcalfe on September 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Hunter-gatherers from the last ice age sucked on betel nuts to soothe their toothaches, a new study reveals.
by sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sascha Pare) on September 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Scientists have identified a “climate teleconnection” between the Rocky Mountains and the Tibetan Plateau, where warm spots left a kink in the jet stream that intensifed weather in the western U.S.
by Elizabeth Howell on September 9, 2026 at 5:34 pm
Researchers combined 100-plus images of a single black hole into an AI-powered video to chart the activity of a mighty blazar’s jet.
The legal drama of imprisoned Sam Bankman-Fried is waiting on its last act
by Jesse Hamilton on September 11, 2026 at 5:12 pm
The fallen leader of the former top exchange FTX is looking for answers from the U.S. Supreme Court.
With Fed rate hike all but assured, here’s how markets might react
by Helene Braun on September 11, 2026 at 3:45 pm
Traders could look past an expected Fed hike and weigh what higher rates are signaling about the economy.
India’s richest state is exploring tokenizing its own assets to fund new infrastructure
by Omkar Godbole on September 11, 2026 at 3:17 pm
Maharashtra is drafting a policy to tokenize the state’s assets, including the electricity transmission infrastructure.
Metaplanet cuts executive reward pool by 41%, extinguishes $220 million in value
by James Van Straten on September 11, 2026 at 1:46 pm
The bitcoin treasury firm cut the potential Series 10 share pool to 188.2 million.
Zodia Custody CEO Julian Sawyer steps down, becomes adviser
by Will Canny on September 11, 2026 at 1:32 pm
Sawyer will become a strategic adviser rather than take the helm of Zodia Solutions, as previously announced.
Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, setting up possible Fed rate hike
by James Van Straten on September 11, 2026 at 12:32 pm
The August CPI report had taken on outsized importance after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh two weeks ago suggested the central bank may have to act if inflation doesn’t soon slow.
Rising yields, oil prices leave bitcoin vulnerable ahead of U.S. inflation report
by Francisco Rodrigues on September 11, 2026 at 11:20 am
Your day-ahead look for Sept. 11, 2026
Live updates: Bitcoin gives up early gains, with markets moving to price in multiple rate hikes
by Shaurya Malwa on September 11, 2026 at 11:04 am
Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, but the yearly pace of 2.4% was in line and the slowest rate since early 2021.
Bitcoin recovers toward $77,300 as zcash leverage unwinds
by Oliver Knight on September 11, 2026 at 10:50 am
Bitcoin rose 0.7% since midnight UTC to around $77,200, and 68 of the CoinDesk 100 constituents gained, though the index remains 1.4% lower over 24 hours.
Bitcoin pulls back as another golden cross fails to deliver
by James Van Straten on September 11, 2026 at 10:13 am
Bitcoin’s golden cross may support the longer-term outlook, but history suggests much of the upside often occurs before the signal appears.
Kalshi wants 24/7 Tesla and Nvidia perps as Wall Street fights over who regulates them
by Shaurya Malwa on September 11, 2026 at 6:17 am
The prediction-market operator plans to seek U.S. approval for about 60 stock and ETF perps, taking one of crypto’s biggest trading products into equities.
India starts tokenizing $620 billion corporate bond market with digital rupee settlement
by Shaurya Malwa on September 11, 2026 at 5:13 am
SEBI’s Demat 2.0 pilot turns corporate bonds into digital tokens and settles payment through the RBI’s wholesale digital rupee, with secondary trading and retail access expected in later phases.
Bitcoin below $77,000, Zcash leads losses as traders bet on a Fed rate hike
by Shaurya Malwa on September 11, 2026 at 4:46 am
Ninety-five of the CoinDesk 100 fell over the past 24 hours, and bitcoin has shed more than 5% on the week.
Ripple puts AI agents inside its $1 billion corporate treasury bet
by Shaurya Malwa on September 11, 2026 at 4:25 am
The software can monitor cash, risk and forecasts and suggest financial moves, but humans still have to approve every action.
New Clarity Act text tweaks DeFi, credit union provisions, but road ahead for bill remains murky
by Nikhilesh De on September 10, 2026 at 8:21 pm
The Clarity Act needs 60 votes when the Senate returns from its recess next week. Republicans circulated a fresh draft on Thursday ahead of the vote.
Why a new SEC plan could ease a legal headache for tokenized securities
by Krisztian Sandor on September 10, 2026 at 7:01 pm
The SEC’s new proposal to overhaul transfer-agent rules could eliminate duplicate offchain shareholder records, reducing reconciliation costs and legal uncertainty for tokenized securities.
OKX brings OpenAI and Anthropic bets to Europe as pre-IPO trading grows
by Helene Braun on September 10, 2026 at 5:07 pm
The exchange is offering up to 10x leverage on private-company valuations alongside 100 tokenized stocks and ETFs.
Europe’s top regulator questions Polymarket and Kalshi’s EU access, warns of authorization gaps
by Francisco Rodrigues on September 10, 2026 at 5:03 pm
ESMA said that event contracts may fall under existing EU binary-options bans, crypto-asset frameworks like MiCA or national gambling laws.
Polymarket names former Amazon finance chief Warren Jenson as its first CFO
by Helene Braun on September 10, 2026 at 4:10 pm
Jenson becomes the prediction market’s first CFO as Polymarket builds its regulated U.S. exchange and global platform.
Monument Bank delays retail tokenized deposits while onboarding custody partner
by Olivier Acuna on September 10, 2026 at 3:53 pm
The London-based challenger bank tapped a Canadian custodian to meet the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulatory requirements. It now expects to roll out retail tokenized deposits by November.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 11, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Italy’s Second Biggest Bank UniCredit Is Weighting up Crypto Custody: Report UniCredit is working on crypto custody as other European banks work on digital asset services. This post Italy’s Second Biggest Bank UniCredit Is Weighting up Crypto Custody: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 11, 2026 at 5:28 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Government Defeated as Lords Back UK Digital Assets Strategy The act would force the UK Treasury to consult a strategy for the regulation of cryptoassets, stablecoins, tokenized securities and digital financial infrastructure. This post Government Defeated as Lords Back UK Digital Assets Strategy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 11, 2026 at 3:46 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Spikes, Shrugs off Hot US Inflation Data The price of bitcoin is up, despite the fact that an interest rate hike could be just around the corner. This post Bitcoin Price Spikes, Shrugs off Hot US Inflation Data first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 10, 2026 at 10:24 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Ringleader of $245M Crypto Theft Pleads Guilty The 22-year-old criminal ringleader led one of the biggest bitcoin heists in U.S. history. This post Ringleader of $245M Crypto Theft Pleads Guilty first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 10, 2026 at 9:28 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Trezor Reveals Another Data Breach After Scammers Target Marketing Platform Users of the bitcoin hardware wallet were targeted with phishing attacks. This post Trezor Reveals Another Data Breach After Scammers Target Marketing Platform first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 10, 2026 at 8:23 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Updated Crypto Clarity Act Starts Circulating Days Before Key Vote A new draft of the long-awaited bill has been circulated by Senate Republicans. This post Updated Crypto Clarity Act Starts Circulating Days Before Key Vote first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 10, 2026 at 5:05 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Nasdaq Invests $100M in Kraken Parent Company: Report The deal between Kraken and Nasdaq will help build infrastructure for tokenization, according to a Bloomberg report. This post Nasdaq Invests $100M in Kraken Parent Company: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 10, 2026 at 4:31 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Suffers On Renewed US-Iran Fighting Bitcoin has stumbled on tensions flaring up in the Middle East again. This post Bitcoin Suffers On Renewed US-Iran Fighting first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 10, 2026 at 4:24 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says Clarity Act Will Pass — And That Bitcoin Bottom Is In The Coinbase chief reiterated his prediction that bitcoin hitting $400,000 by 2030 was realistic. This post Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says Clarity Act Will Pass — And That Bitcoin Bottom Is In first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Shinobi on September 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Bitcoin Magazine The Quantum Issue: WTF Is Quantum Computing? From The Quantum Issue: A high level look at quantum computer, what it even is, and how it is different from conventional computing. This post The Quantum Issue: WTF Is Quantum Computing? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.
How Big Can The Universe’s First Starbursts Get?
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 11, 2026 at 2:19 pm
As our telescopes have improved and we’ve been able to peer farther back in time, we’ve begun finding more fascinating features of the universe. But one thing we definitely haven’t found yet is Population III (Pop III) stars. These were the earliest stars in the universe, formed completely from pristine hydrogen and helium, with no “metals” (i.e. elements heavier than those two) […]
What’s Carving Active Gullies on Mars? It’s Not Water
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 11, 2026 at 1:12 pm
Scientists were shocked when they received the first images of Martian gullies. They were even more shocked as those gullies appeared to change over time. Their similarities to gullies seen on Earth were uncanny, but all of Earth’s gullies are formed by the water run-off, and Martian is too cold and has too sparse an atmosphere to have liquid water on its surface. Whatever has been causing […]
NASA’s Next Great Observatory Could Spot Oceans on Distant Worlds
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 11, 2026 at 10:49 am
We’ve found over 5,500 exoplanets so far. Dozens of them have been in the habitable zone of their parent stars, where, at least in theory, they could host an ocean. But we’ve never definitively found a liquid ocean on another planet. A new paper from researchers Eleanor Cornish and Tyler Robinson of the University of Arizona, available in pre-print on arXiv and submitted to the Astrophysical […]
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on September 10, 2026 at 11:38 pm
The eROSITA Consortium has issued the survey’s second data release (DR2), nearly doubling the previously known eROSITA X-ray sources to two million.
Unexplained Gamma-Rays from the Galactic Center Could be from Self-Annihilating Dark Matter
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 10, 2026 at 7:56 pm
Over a decade ago, the Fermi satellite detected an excess of gamma-ray emissions in the galactic center. Potential explanations included Sgr. A*, the Milky Way’s SMBH, pulsars, and even self-annihilating dark matter. There’s no clear answer yet, since the region is so difficult to observe. But recent research shows that dark matter can’t be ruled out.
A New Surface Atlas of Phobos Will Help JAXA’s MMX Mission Collect its Samples
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 10, 2026 at 5:27 pm
JAXA’s Martian Moon eXploration (MMX) will be on its way to Mars and Phobos next month. It will collect samples from Phobos and return them to Earth. A new morphodynamic atlas of the small moon will help scientists collect and understand the samples.
JWST Ruled Out Finding Tiny Moons Around An Exoplanet – That’s Great News
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 10, 2026 at 2:42 pm
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has opened up many wonders of the cosmos to scientists since it began its science operations a few years ago. But one thing that it hasn’t done is find an “exomoon”. These, as yet still theoretical, moons orbit exoplanets in other star systems, and JWST was supposed to find a plethora of them. However, so far it has found precisely none. It seems the […]
Ancient Swedish Goths Had Surprisingly Accurate Calendars
by Bruce Dorminey (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/bruce) on September 10, 2026 at 8:37 am
Ancient Swedish pagans had surprisingly accurate calendars and the ability to measure phases of the Moon to an incredible precision.
New Revelations About the Origin of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on September 10, 2026 at 2:24 am
UK astronomers have uncovered new clues about the origin of 3I/Atlas – only the third known object from beyond our Solar System ever spotted in our cosmic neighbourhood.
New Research Says that Early Galaxies Could be Sending us Neutrinos
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on September 10, 2026 at 12:22 am
Those “Little Red Dots” discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope, galaxies that existed during the very early Universe, could be sending neutrino particles that are reaching us today.
Astronomers Unmask a Supernova Impostor
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 9, 2026 at 7:39 pm
Astronomers observe faint light signals from stellar objects, study it intently, and try to understand what’s behind these signals. In one case, the signals they detected masqueraded as an imminent supernova explosion. But more observations revealed a different reality.
Widespread Turbulence is Upsetting Star Formation in Stephan’s Quintet
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 9, 2026 at 4:55 pm
Stephan’s Quintet contains the most well-studied compact galaxy group. Japanese researchers have mapped star forming gas in the Quintet, along with its turbulence. The results show that the Quintet is an evolved group of interacting galaxies where gas struggles to settle down and form stars. Even where gas is concentrated, turbulence from interactions throttles star formation.
by Brian Koberlein (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/brian) on September 9, 2026 at 3:11 pm
Astronomers have long searched for Dyson spheres as a sign of advanced alien civilizations. But if an alien civilization is dependent on advanced computing, we may be better served by looking for a Slysh halo.
Tiny Salt Crevices Could Act As Miniature “Greenhouses” For Martian Microbes
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 9, 2026 at 1:26 pm
We’ve been searching for life on Mars for a long time now, but so far we’ve come up empty. The fundamental problem is a Catch-22 of two of the key ingredients for life. Life as we know it needs liquid water and reasonable temperatures, both of which are available on Mars, but hardly ever at the same time. But a new paper from lead author Anna Bognar and her team at ELTE Eötvös Loránd […]
BepiColombo Successfully Begins Its Final Descent To Mercury
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 9, 2026 at 12:13 pm
The latest mission to the innermost planet in the solar system hit a milestone last week. After an eight year journey, BepiColombo finally separated from its propulsion stage to set itself up for an orbital insertion to Mercury. Taking place on September 3rd, the separation, which is part of a much longer series of logistical steps over the next few months, seemed to go without a hitch. But […]
Next-Gen Gravitational Wave Detectors Could Spot the First Black Holes
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 9, 2026 at 11:28 am
A few hundred million years after the Big Bang, the first stars ignited – literally the “let there be light” moment for the universe. Now known to astronomers as Population III, or Pop III, stars, these giants were very different from the stars we know today. They were formed out of pristine hydrogen and helium, with almost no “metal” (i.e. other elements) holding them back. They were […]
Japan’s Hayabusa2 Achieves First-Ever Laser Ranging Experiment with an Asteroid
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on September 8, 2026 at 11:08 pm
On Sunday July 5th, 2026, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) achieved the first-ever successful laser ranging experiment while making a flyby of an asteroid.
Icy Exocomets Around a Distant Star Help Explain Earth’s Water
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 8, 2026 at 8:29 pm
Did icy comets deliver water to the young Earth? That idea won’t go away. Now, astronomers at Lund University in Sweden have found evidence of exocomets orbiting a young star named PDS 70. The observations suggest that these comets are delivering water to that system’s inner regions.
How to Land a Rocket Launch ‘Space Jellyfish’
by David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson) on September 8, 2026 at 5:58 pm
What used to be a rare sight gracing the twilight sky is now becoming strangely commonplace. If you live on either U.S. coast, you have to good chance at seeing what’s become a common sky scene in our modern technocene era: a space launch jellyfish.
Scientists Are Still Trying To Understand How the Moon Formed
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 8, 2026 at 5:27 pm
The Earth and the Moon have nearly identical isotopic compositions, and the Giant Impact Hypothesis strives to explain this. New research into the ancient impact shows how the temperature of both worlds, and how it affects the strength of the materials involved in the collision, shaped the outcome, including the isotopic compositions.
Why Barbara Kingsolver’s 2012 Novel Feels More Timely Than Ever
by Carissa Mosness on September 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm
More than a decade before climate change became a fixture of everyday conversation, Barbara Kingsolver, bestselling author of Demon Copperhead, was already writing about it—through the eyes of a farm wife and a mountainside full of butterflies. At the time, the novel was praised as one of the first major works of literary fiction to
How to Perk up Tired Eyes Fast After 50: Easy Fixes That Really Work
by Rachel Cosma on September 11, 2026 at 1:00 pm
You slept a solid seven hours, but the mirror tells a different story. If tired eyes seem to linger longer than they used to, you’re not imagining it. After 50, dark circles and puffiness become tougher to shake, and they can add years to your look before you’ve even had your coffee. The good news?
Annie Potts Shares Her Secret to Staying Grateful (Exclusive)
by Carissa Mosness on September 11, 2026 at 12:06 pm
Annie Potts’ career has spanned over five decades and she is still as busy as ever. Currently starring in the FOX hit dramedy, Best Medicine, the actress once again reveals her comedic timing. Previously she starred as Meemaw in Young Sheldon and Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage, entertaining millions of viewers and earning many Critics
Best Fantasy Novels Coming in October 2026: King, Maas and More
by Ed Gross on September 11, 2026 at 12:30 am
As we edge closer to moving from September to October, maybe you’re imagining a perfect fall evening consisting of curling up with a good book and escaping to somewhere magical. If that’s the case, next month has got you covered with the best fantasy novels offering everything from ancient gods and murderous magical books to
Meghan Markle’s 4 Favorite Books Are Perfect for a Cozy Fall Reset
by Julianne MacNeill on September 10, 2026 at 11:00 pm
From royal life to Hollywood and entrepreneurship, Meghan Markle has built a career around reinvention—and her bookshelf reflects that same spirit. The Duchess of Sussex has shared a fascinating mix of motivational self-help titles, philosophical classics and lighthearted fiction. Ready to refresh your fall reading list? Discover the books Meghan Markle turns to for inspiration,
Skip the Late-Night Pharmacy Run: 9 Cold and Flu Essentials to Stock Today
by Allison Nemetz on September 10, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Want to make the coming cold and flu season the absolute best one possible for you and your loved ones? We’ve got you covered! First, you’ll want to wash your hands often and take simple steps to boost immunity. Then comes the fun part: Pack a cold-and-flu preparedness kit so, should you need it, you
‘Crew Girl’ Stars Tease Netflix’s Sexy New Show Book Fans Will Love (Excllusive)
by Julianne MacNeill on September 10, 2026 at 9:24 pm
The stars of Crew Girl—Miku Martineau, Kyle Clark and Sam Braun—all use very different words to describe their upcoming series on Netflix, with passion, drama and abs being just a few of the descriptors they offered to give fans a taste of what to expect from the sports drama. Crew Girl follows competitive high school
Is Brown Rice Healthier Than White Rice When It Comes to Weight Loss?
by Cailey Griffin on September 10, 2026 at 9:00 pm
If you’re on a weight-loss journey, you know how helpful food swaps can be. Perhaps you’ve swapped chickpea pasta for standard rigatoni shells or sparkling water for soda. But what about rice? Is brown rice really healthier than white rice—especially when it comes to weight loss? We asked experts to break it down. What’s the
Talbots Has Cozy Fall Clothing and Accessories Under $60
by Julianne MacNeill on September 10, 2026 at 7:04 pm
Cozy sweaters, sheer tights and tall boots are calling—and there’s no better time to give your fall wardrobe a little refresh. Talbots makes it easy to embrace the season with polished, timeless pieces you’ll want to wear on repeat. From pretty accessories to effortlessly chic outfits, we rounded up some of the brand’s best fall
Country Fans Can Soon Run To Dollar General For Riley Green’s $10 CD!
by strotter on September 10, 2026 at 6:50 pm
Listen up, country music fans! If you’re already counting down the days until Riley Green’s new album dropping this month, there’s yet another reason to be excited. He’s partnered with Dollar General for a special CD you can’t buy anywhere else! Keep reading for everything you need to know about the Dollar General album release
by Josephine de La Bruyère on September 11, 2026 at 7:47 pm
In nearly five decades in politics, Ms. Bonino wielded outsize influence on Italian discourse, helping erode the political sway of the Catholic Church.
by Adam Rasgon, Shuaib Almosawa, Saeed Al-Batati and Pranav Baskar on September 11, 2026 at 7:39 pm
The Iran-backed militia’s ground offensive has reached Bab al-Mandab, a Red Sea strait that is a choke point for global trade.
by Abdi Latif Dahir and Hwaida Saad on September 11, 2026 at 6:45 pm
The complex sat below Ali al-Taher ridge, a strategic hilltop that overlooks the region and that has seen intense fighting.
by Lynsey Chutel on September 11, 2026 at 6:35 pm
The police in Belgium, France, Ireland and the Netherlands say they suspect a fraud network of faking identities and duplicating microchips for hundreds of horses.
by Cassandra Vinograd, Oleksandr Chubko and Finbarr O’Reilly on September 11, 2026 at 6:08 pm
The Ukrainian city of Izium still bears the scars of Russian occupation from four years ago. As Moscow’s forces approach, residents are bracing for the worst.
by Aie Balagtas See on September 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm
The June Aster was sailing from Manila to Coron, a popular tourist destination, when a fire broke out aboard the vessel.
by Tiffany May, Yeganeh Torbati, David Pierson and Valerie Hopkins on September 11, 2026 at 4:29 pm
The leaders of China, Russia, India, Iran and other nations in the BRICS club gather in New Delhi this weekend, but wars and soaring energy prices divide them.
by Lara Jakes on September 11, 2026 at 4:00 pm
As Europe grapples with an era of American retren
by Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu on September 11, 2026 at 3:13 pm
The demonstration of a potent cyberweapon has exposed China’s vulnerabilities and added to the urgency of A.I. safety talks between Beijing and Washington.
by Sophie Stuber on September 11, 2026 at 3:03 pm
On a ride through the French countryside from Dieppe to Bayeux, cyclists of all levels can explore beaches, cideries and historic towns.
by Amelia Nierenberg on September 11, 2026 at 2:36 pm
Prominent rabbis reacted with a mix of support, condemnation and concern about the ramifications for Jews in Britain.
by Tiffany May on September 11, 2026 at 1:53 pm
Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and Albert Ho were given lengthy prison sentences under a national security law imposed on the city by Beijing.
by Giulia Imbert on September 11, 2026 at 1:07 pm
The lead prosecutor in Paris said investigators had identified 13 new potential victims of Mr. Epstein, the financier and sex offender, who was a part-time resident of the city.
by David Pierson and Alex Travelli on September 11, 2026 at 11:48 am
China sees the BRICS group as a vehicle for challenging American power. India wants to keep the group broad enough to avoid choosing sides.
by Abdi Latif Dahir and Daniel Berehulak on September 11, 2026 at 11:25 am
The Lebanese city of Tyre, one of the oldest metropolises in the world, has been left scarred.
by Katrin Bennhold on September 11, 2026 at 9:26 am
Cutting-edge conservation techniques allowed the famous tapestry to travel to England from France. The exhibition in London is shaping up to be a blockbuster.
by Ephrat Livni on September 11, 2026 at 9:02 am
Digital spaces that simulate indulgences like shopping and ordering food have taken off worldwide. Experts in human behavior say there are real reasons for their appeal.
by Ephrat Livni on September 10, 2026 at 9:55 pm
Out searching with a metal detector in his hometown, Kalle Lappinen found a historical treasure buried in an unexpected location.
by Zane Irwin on September 10, 2026 at 9:16 pm
Family members and royal leaders are jockeying for control in the Tooro Kingdom after its former boy king died last month. Elders chose a TV journalist to succeed him, but the royal family has objected.
by Edward Wong and Mitra Taj on September 10, 2026 at 9:05 pm
The Trump administration is taking an increasingly militarized approach to Latin America, and it has pushed governments across the region to work with U.S. forces.
Prince William has plans for Queen Camilla: ‘That means swallowing her pride’
on September 11, 2026 at 5:27 pm
Prince William has plans for Queen Camilla: ‘That means swallowing her pride’Prince William’s ascension to the throne became far closer than before in 2022 and since then, relationships between him and Queen Camilla are said to be transforming a lot—and with the clock…
Sandra Bullock makes heartbreaking confession over Bryan Randall’s death
on September 11, 2026 at 3:40 pm
Sandra Bullock makes heartbreaking confession over Bryan Randall’s deathSandra Bullock revealed the pain she kept private for a long time.Nearly three years after Sandra’s longtime partner, Bryan Randall’s death, the actress opened up about her sorrow on the Smartless Podcast…
So, who was he?: Shailene Woodley trolled after Aaron Rodgers podcast allegations
on September 11, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Shailene Woodley is being mocked on Instagram after Aaron Charles Rodgers broke his silence on their break up.During an interview, Rodgers claimed his ex-fiancée, Shailene Woodley, requested permission to sleep with another man shortly after his…
Kate Middleton talks about cancer on a personal level: Watch Video
on September 11, 2026 at 1:01 pm
Kate Middleton talks about cancer on a personal level: Watch VideoKate Middleton just stood alongside The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, founded under Dr William Marsden who founded the first hospital in the world dedicated to the study and treatment of cancer, known then as the Free Cancer…
No one can ‘afford’ Kate Middlton as their enemy anymore: Here’s why
on September 11, 2026 at 12:37 pm
No one can ‘afford’ Kate Middlton as their enemy anymore: Here’s whyKate Middleton has become the one member of the Royal Family no one can afford to lose, and the reason for this is one major royal player that holds more power than even Queen Camilla. This insight comes as part…
Bruce Springsteen receives support from Nora Guthrie: ‘a visionary’
on September 11, 2026 at 12:23 pm
Bruce Springsteen receives support from Nora Guthrie: ‘a visionary’ Nora Guthrie believes “bold and visionary” Bruce Springsteen is exactly what America “needs” right now.The Born to Run singer has been an outspoken critic of US President Donald Trump.The 76-year-old daughter of…
Prince Harry meets the error of his ways for ‘surprised’ reaction to a senior royal
on September 11, 2026 at 12:02 pm
Prince Harry meets the error of his ways for ‘surprised’ reaction to a senior royalPrince Harry’s found himself smack dab in a war of words that some accuse him of pouring gasoline over. Royal editor Roya Nikkhah is one of those people and in her chat alongside Jane Garvey and Fi…
Slipknot clarifies if surprise song ‘Arsenal’ is a part of upcoming album
on September 11, 2026 at 11:53 am
Slipknot clarifies if surprise song ‘Arsenal’ is a part of upcoming album Jim Root, Slipknot guitarist has confirmed that their surprise new single, Arsenal, won’t be on the band’s upcoming eighth album.The news came about in conversation with a couple of fans on…
George Clooney, Amal’s marriage falling apart? Warning signs are everywhere
on September 11, 2026 at 11:41 am
George Clooney, Amal’s marriage falling apart? Warning signs are everywhereIt is being reported that George Clooney’s marriage to Amal Clooney has hit rock bottom.An insider told Radar Online that Clooney is putting his all efforts into saving his relationship with wife, Amal, after she…
Will.i.am expresses fiery opinion over Sir Tom Jones’ ‘firing’ from ‘The Voice UK’
on September 11, 2026 at 11:30 am
Will.i.am expresses fiery opinion over Sir Tom Jones’ ‘firing’ from ‘The Voice UK’Will.i.am has reportedly been left “furious” about Sir Tom Jones’ “firing” from The Voice UK.Earlier this week, the 86-year-old music icon claimed ITV told him “financial” reasons caused…
Mariska Hargitay drops bombshell claim about television before ‘SVU’ release
on September 11, 2026 at 11:20 am
Mariska Hargitay drops bombshell claim about television before ‘SVU’ releaseMariska Hargitay recently got candid and talked about why she once thought of leaving Law & Order: Special Victims Unit .For those unaware, the 62-year-old American actress is famous for her role as NYPD s*** crime…
‘James Bond’ star Pierce Brosnan set to leave Malibu home over wildfire fears
on September 11, 2026 at 10:57 am
‘James Bond’ star Pierce Brosnan to leave house over wildfire fearsPierce Brosnan, famed for formerly playing the 007 role, is vacating his mansion in Malibu, California, over the fear that his property will be engulfed by an expected wildfire.The 73-year-old actor, who has a second home in …
Cindy Crawford sets record straight on retirement plans
on September 11, 2026 at 10:52 am
Cindy Crawford sets record straight on retirement plansCindy Crawford has no plans to retire from modeling.In a new interview with Porter magazine, the 60-year-old model revealed that she is determined to continue modeling for as long as possible because she still enjoys it.”At times I’ve…
Jimmy Kimmel calls FCC threats ‘attack on free speech’
on September 11, 2026 at 10:22 am
Jimmy Kimmel calls FCC threats ‘attack on free speech’Jimmy Kimmel stands firm on his claim that the Federal Communications Commission “threatened” his show after he interviewed a Democratic Senate candidate and the Oval Office accused him of “play-acting.”Earlier this…
Jade Thirlwall talks how Little Mix ‘breakup’ affected her music: ‘Who am I now?’
on September 11, 2026 at 10:11 am
Jade Thirlwall talks how Little Mix ‘breakup’ affected her music: ‘Who am I now?’Jade Thirlwall ditched a lot of her solo songs because they sounded too much “like Little Mix.”The 33-year-old singer has revealed she wrote a whole album of material after the girl group…
How long does Prince Harry intend to stay in the UK? ‘He will be here for…’
on September 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
How long does Prince Harry intend to stay in the UK? ‘He will be here for…’Prince Harry’s return to the UK has been pretty explosive in the past few days and if there is one question that’s been on everyone’s mind its ‘how long?’. Now the answer is…
King Charles’ latest move exposes his ‘loyalty’ to Prince William
on September 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
King Charles’ latest move exposes his ‘loyalty’ to Prince WilliamKing Charles’ bombshell letter to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle demonstrates his unwavering “loyalty” to his eldest son, Prince William.For those unversed, the 77-year-old monarch recently issued a letter in which he clarified that…
Prince William, Kate Middleton to visit Isle of Bute next week
on September 11, 2026 at 9:36 am
Prince William and Kate use the title Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when they are in Scotland.Prince William and Kate Middleton will visit the Isle of Bute on Thursday 17th September, the palace has announced.The Majesty Magazine took to X, formerly Twitter handle and shared the palace announcement…
Carin Leon shocks fans with ‘unexpected’ announcement
on September 11, 2026 at 9:13 am
Carin Leon shocks fans with ‘unexpected’ announcementCarín León left his fans in shock on Thursday as he cancelled his Las Vegas concert at the last minute.The 37-year-old Mexican singer announced the cancellation of the show on his Instagram handle.“Due to an unexpected…
‘Coronation Street’ star gets honest about her harrowing cancer journey
on September 11, 2026 at 9:04 am
‘Coronation Street’ star gets honest about her harrowing cancer journeyEllie Leach, known for her performance in Coronation Street, opened up about her life after a cancer diagnosis.The 25-year-old English actress, famous for playing Faye Windass on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, appeared…
U.S. officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown
by Associated Press on September 11, 2026 at 4:35 pm
The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history is over, U.S. health officials said, but questions remain over its origin.
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
by Ed Silverman on September 11, 2026 at 3:13 pm
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
Medicaid will let states use ‘tiers’ to determine medical frailty
by Isabella Cueto on September 11, 2026 at 3:10 pm
New Medicaid rules use allow use of tiers to determine work exemptions. Advocates fear complex guidelines could cause patients to lose insurance.
by Ed Silverman on September 11, 2026 at 1:56 pm
Novartis investors are stepping up scrutiny of the company’s dealmaking after setbacks to drugs it acquired through mergers and acquisitions
STAT+: Cancer drug shortages keep disrupting patient care
by Meghana Keshavan on September 11, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Platinum chemotherapy’s long-term effects, surprising heart failure drug failures, and more biotech news from The Readout
Boycott launched against American Diabetes Association includes journal
by Chelsea Cirruzzo, Helen Branswell,and Elizabeth Cooney on September 11, 2026 at 11:43 am
Trump’s $500 Obamacare promise, childhood cancer treatment with long-term risks, and more health news
by Raja Flores on September 11, 2026 at 8:30 am
“For thousands of families, the Sept. 11 attack did not end when the fires were extinguished. It simply changed form,” writes Raja Flores.
Opinion: I’m a public health communications consultant. Pro-vaccine advocacy needs more fun
by Adam Zimmerman on September 11, 2026 at 8:30 am
“Somewhere along the way, we forgot how to celebrate vaccines,” writes public health communications consultant Adam Zimmerman.
STAT+: Novartis, Novo Nordisk drug failures will likely ‘pop a hole in the balloon’ of the field
by Allison DeAngelis and Adam Feuerstein on September 11, 2026 at 8:30 am
The back-to-back failures of cardiovascular drugs from Novartis and Novo Nordisk made headlines. They could also have a chilling effect across the industry.
STAT+: An AI tool aims to catch harder-to-detect heart attacks in EKGs
by Katie Palmer on September 11, 2026 at 8:30 am
A newly approved AI tool can scan EKGs for severe heart attacks and, the company says, for rarer patterns indicating blocked arteries.
STAT+: Right before midterms, Trump dangles $500 refunds for select ACA enrollees
by Bob Herman and Tara Bannow on September 10, 2026 at 7:57 pm
The legal basis for the $500 checks, and who would get them, isn’t entirely clear.
Platinum-based chemotherapy in childhood causes mutations that age the liver
by Annalisa Merelli on September 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Platinum chemotherapy aged the liver cells of treated children, making them look more like adult liver cells and possibly raising the long-term risk of new tumors
Why two promising heart drugs flopped and what’s next
by Adam Feuerstein, Elaine Chen,and Allison DeAngelis on September 10, 2026 at 5:29 pm
This week on “The Readout LOUD” podcast: Two experimental drugs were heralded as the next era in heart disease treatment — why did they fail?
STAT+: The gifts from pharma companies that keep on giving
by Ed Silverman on September 10, 2026 at 4:47 pm
There has been rancorous debate over doctors accepting free gifts and speaking fees from pharma companies. That doesn’t mean doctors have reconsidered.
STAT+: Can AI save rural health care?
by John Wilkerson on September 10, 2026 at 2:53 pm
Nominees for top federal health roles to face Congress, and Trump officials are betting on AI to help save rural health care.
STAT+: FDA expands Bayer lung cancer drug approval
by Meghana Keshavan on September 10, 2026 at 1:36 pm
UniQure readout tests durability of benefits, an AI effort to manage heart failure, and more biotech news from The Readout
by Ed Silverman on September 10, 2026 at 1:09 pm
A major Novartis shareholder has called for a shake-up of the drugmaker’s board after its shares suffered a record fall following trial setbacks
STAT+: Cancer medicines remain in short supply across the U.S., survey finds
by Ed Silverman on September 10, 2026 at 1:01 pm
An ongoing shortage of cancer medications continues to force leading cancer centers around the U.S. to seek work-around strategies to treat patients and a majority also report that clinical trials…
Oz says ‘AI-based avatars’ can help rural communities. Some leaders disagree
by O. Rose Broderick on September 10, 2026 at 11:34 am
Feds invest in AI for heart failure, vaccines and this year’s midterms, and more health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: What to expect from UniQure’s upcoming Huntington’s gene therapy readout
by Adam Feuerstein on September 10, 2026 at 10:30 am
Before the end of September, UniQure is expected to report four-year results from the closely tracked clinical trial of its gene therapy for Huntington’s disease.
by Jennifer Ouellette on September 11, 2026 at 6:49 pm
Analysis revealed seed proteins from sesame and moringa, which held religious and symbolic significance.
by Jeremy Hsu on September 11, 2026 at 6:22 pm
Renewables pledge won’t change the Oracle and OpenAI data center’s use of gas.
by Eric Berger on September 11, 2026 at 4:20 pm
NASA asks US states to show them the money.
by Zehra Munir, Financial Times on September 11, 2026 at 1:02 pm
Some dangerous biology looks much like legitimate research, complicating AI safeguards.
by Dan Goodin on September 11, 2026 at 11:30 am
Simplicity—combined with the difficulty of getting stuff done—makes ClickFix ideal.
by Jacek Krywko on September 11, 2026 at 11:20 am
Experiment put atoms in a superposition of trajectories to find out.
by Stephen Clark on September 11, 2026 at 11:00 am
ULA is preparing to resume launching the Vulcan rocket in the coming weeks.
by Eric Berger on September 11, 2026 at 11:00 am
“We felt like now is the time to pour gas on that fire.”
by Beth Mole on September 10, 2026 at 10:16 pm
Laptops don’t usually get hot enough to burn—but they can still be harmful.
by Jon Brodkin on September 10, 2026 at 8:55 pm
Judge tosses lawsuits, says plaintiffs didn’t allege any real privacy violation.
by Stephen Clark on September 10, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Europe is looking inward, and perhaps to China, as the White House tries to cancel some NASA partnerships.
by Ryan Whitwam on September 10, 2026 at 6:41 pm
App support is slim right now, but Google says more are coming.
by Ashley Belanger on September 10, 2026 at 6:14 pm
“Bankruptcy cannot become the new land grab for AI.”
by Matt von Hippel on September 10, 2026 at 5:54 pm
The trick from Next Generation would be even more effective in real life.
by Jon Brodkin on September 10, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Talarico talk to be on YouTube to save ABC stations the hassle of dealing with FCC.
by Jeremy Hsu on September 10, 2026 at 4:53 pm
DJI drones that already supply Mount Everest camps assist Nepal’s flood relief.
by Robert Pearlman on September 10, 2026 at 11:30 am
“Artemis II is done.”
by Dan Goodin on September 9, 2026 at 8:55 pm
A patch gap and the hastened pace of AI-based vulnerability discovery are likely contributors.
by Eric Berger on September 9, 2026 at 8:27 pm
“We will not be relevant without a massive rocket at a massive cadence.”
by Ashley Belanger on September 9, 2026 at 8:06 pm
US urges AI firms to ID, then secretly switch, Chinese users to less-capable models.
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on September 9, 2026 at 6:28 pm
Experts say the peptide craze is part of a broader phenomenon, as patients look beyond the regulated health system to address problems that doctors have struggled to treat
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on September 2, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The first thing you’re likely to notice is the blue bill. But beyond appearances, the duck has an exciting story to tell about conservation and recovery
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on September 2, 2026 at 11:30 am
Scientists are realizing that turtles, lizards and crocodilians communicate vocally more than they once thought
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on August 28, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Before they become sandy souvenirs, the baubles in the bubbles of the shoreline serve as a veritable fortress for creatures like clams, mussels and conchs
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on August 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The sport’s hard-court surfaces can reach some 30 degrees hotter than the surrounding air. With elite players suffering heat illness on the world stage, athletes are following personalized cooling plans
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on August 25, 2026 at 11:00 am
Meet the team that closely monitors the playful canines, which need help to form diverse packs and stop their numbers from dwindling
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on August 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Pluto is now the most well known of the outer worlds beyond Neptune—and the darling of the solar system
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on August 18, 2026 at 4:00 pm
The idea that universes evolve like organisms sat on the fringes of theoretical physics for decades. Then, a Substack post and a 2022 find by the James Webb Space Telescope boosted the concept
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on August 14, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The dolphin-like marine mammals returned to San Francisco Bay in 2008 after a decades-long absence from the area. Scientists took the rare opportunity to closely observe their behavior, and what they uncovered might help at-risk porpoise populations
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on August 11, 2026 at 12:30 pm
The drug, paired with intensive psychological support, may loosen the rigid patterns of thought associated with the eating disorder, scientists say—but they caution that it is not a magic cure
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on August 10, 2026 at 2:11 pm
The four astronauts who rounded Earth’s natural satellite in April got an extremely rare view of the dark lunar disk blocking out the sun. Researchers say the observations provide unique scientific value for understanding our star’s mysteries
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on August 7, 2026 at 7:15 pm
For 20 years, the National Geographic photographer has showcased Earth’s animals in a series of striking images that make even the tiniest creatures look immense
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on August 6, 2026 at 7:32 pm
A recent mapping study examines places in northwestern Africa where coastal ecosystems overlap with surf breaks, highlighting areas that could support recreation, the environment and local economies, if protected
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on August 5, 2026 at 7:13 pm
The work challenges the assumption that all life descended from one free-living cell. Instead, it suggests that two microbial lineages, the bacteria and archaea, evolved independently from a primordial, nonliving ancestor
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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
by Mariam Sabri on September 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
The fathers of Islamic science hold lessons for students: breadth over specialisation, and never let constraints get in the way- by Mariam SabriRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on September 10, 2026 at 10:01 am
Can we test for AI consciousness when we don’t understand our own? Getting into John Searle’s ‘Chinese room’ experiment- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Katherine Harvey on September 10, 2026 at 10:00 am
Saffron and ostrich liver were prescribed but so were exercise, gardens, animals, socialising, and music- by Katherine HarveyRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on September 9, 2026 at 10:01 am
Indigenous knowledge and art overwrite colonial cartography to correct the historical record in Central Australia- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Alison Bashford on September 8, 2026 at 10:00 am
Physicians reject palmistry as nonsense. But reading the creases of our palms for hidden meaning is what doctors have always done- by Alison BashfordRead on Aeon
The planet is… up to something
by Aeon Video on September 7, 2026 at 10:01 am
An astronaut’s image of Earth from the 2026 lunar flyby reveals not our profound smallness but our growing significance- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Shawn Miller on September 7, 2026 at 10:00 am
A century ago, the Pan-American road promised a new era of fraternity between the two continents. Did it succeed?- by Shawn MillerRead on Aeon
by Les Coleman on September 4, 2026 at 10:00 am
Neoliberal policies have hollowed out democracies and spawned unchecked oligarchs. Grasping their structure points to a fix- by Les ColemanRead on Aeon
by Siobhan Unwin & Kathryne Ford on September 3, 2026 at 10:00 am
Hans Christian Andersen’s tantrum in Charles Dickens’s garden was a case of ‘too muchness’, emotions bursting past respectability- by Siobhan Unwin & Kathryne FordRead on Aeon
by Justin Neuman on September 1, 2026 at 10:00 am
We are most human when we play freely, imaginatively, pointlessly. Gamification risks atrophying that most precious capacity- by Justin NeumanRead on Aeon
by Peter A Coclanis on August 31, 2026 at 10:00 am
The nation’s water is secure, but its food is another matter: lessons from the city-state in efficiency versus self-sufficiency- by Peter A CoclanisRead on Aeon
by Sarah Berg on August 21, 2026 at 10:00 am
From childhood, women are trained to restrict their appetite. And there’s a huge, hidden, cognitive price to pay for it- by Sarah BergRead on Aeon
A vocabulary for the future: touch
by Aeon Video on August 20, 2026 at 10:01 am
A mesmerising blend of words and images make touch a doorway into the deepest questions in physics and philosophy- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Eliran Arazi on August 20, 2026 at 10:00 am
The Andoque of the Amazon know what we have forgotten: the forest’s most beautiful creatures are also its most dangerous- by Eliran AraziRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on August 19, 2026 at 10:01 am
The sorrows and redemptions of visitors who mailed their ‘souvenirs’ back to Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Geertje Bol on August 18, 2026 at 10:00 am
Early feminists like Mary Astell and Catharine Macaulay refused their male peers’ advice to remain polite in debate. Why?- by Geertje BolRead on Aeon
The World Famous Gopher Hole Museum
by Aeon Video on August 17, 2026 at 10:01 am
In this bittersweet portrait of a farm town in Canada, taxidermied gophers preserve a place that no longer exists- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Ella Browning on August 17, 2026 at 10:00 am
The lives that slither and scurry beneath the soil’s surface are vital for ecological health: now we can listen in to them- by Ella BrowningRead on Aeon
by Consuelo Araos on August 14, 2026 at 10:00 am
The self-built homes of Santiago are precarious and ever changing. They are, always and at once, being and becoming- by Consuelo AraosRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on August 13, 2026 at 10:01 am
After half a century in the making, an observatory in New Mexico lets viewers peer 13,000 years into the future and the past- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon