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4 AI Prompts to Build a One-Person Business in 2026 (No Team, No Funding, No Guessing)
by Ben Angel on May 23, 2026 at 12:00 am
Find the bottleneck that could become your next multimillion-dollar idea.
Why This Veteran Founder Put Out a Music Video, Not a Discount Code, This Memorial Day
by Dan Bova on May 22, 2026 at 8:15 pm
Mat Best opens up about the loss, discipline, and sense of mission behind Black Rifle Coffee’s new “Folded Flag” video—and what entrepreneurs can learn from building a brand with grit and purpose.
Most Leaders Misunderstand Authenticity — and It’s Costing Them Credibility With Key Stakeholders
by Bradley Akubuiro on May 22, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Authenticity in leadership isn’t about self-expression but disciplined consistency. In a polarized environment, leaders who hold their ground earn trust, while those swayed by the wrong voices quietly erode it decision by decision.
by Amanda Breen on May 22, 2026 at 7:46 pm
Harrison Nastasi and Justin Iannelli wanted to innovate in the snack aisle.
5 Lessons I’ve Learned From Resilient Companies Before Crisis Strikes
by Demos Parneros on May 22, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Every business will face disruption — companies that prepare early by building adaptable systems, strengthening leadership depthi and responding quickly to change are the ones that outperform when conditions get tough.
Sheryl Sandberg Says Your 10‑Year Career Plan Is Outdated — Here Are the 2 Things You Need Instead
by Sherin Shibu on May 22, 2026 at 6:45 pm
Sandberg spoke to Gen Z college graduates at a recent commencement ceremony.
The Invisible Barriers That Are Sabotaging Your Company’s Scalability
by Cyrus Claffey on May 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Learn how small frictions slow your company’s growth — and how you can remove unnecessary barriers to scale more effectively.
AI Is Describing Your Company Behind Your Back — Is It Being Honest?
by Jaxon Parrott on May 22, 2026 at 4:30 pm
AI engines are explaining your company before buyers click your site, read your pitch deck or talk to sales. If that answer is vague, outdated or missing, that is now your real first impression.
by Colin C. Campbell on May 22, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Every company has a moment when it’s most valuable. The question is whether you’ll recognize it or watch it pass. Timing is 50% of the value.
Before You Add Stablecoin Checkout, Fix These 5 Trust Gaps First
by Boris Dzhingarov on May 22, 2026 at 2:30 pm
A practical guide for businesses on fixing trust, refund, compliance, support and security gaps before adding stablecoin checkout.
by Daniel Oropeza on May 21, 2026 at 9:56 pm
Keep up with all of the best deals that Lifehacker publishes, including laptops, speakers, TVs, security cameras, and more.
by Daniel Oropeza on May 21, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Soundbars, smart speakers, subwoofers, portable speakers, and more are on sale.
by Jake Peterson on May 21, 2026 at 8:00 pm
These features can be useful even if you don’t “need” them
by Naima Karp on May 21, 2026 at 7:30 pm
It’s a smart option for power outages, RV trips, and off-grid power.
by Meredith Dietz on May 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Will Strava become a one-stop-shop for athletes who do it all?
by Stephen Johnson on May 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The company behind the semi-infamous Flipper Zero “hacking” multi-tool is developing a “truly open hardware platform.”
by Jake Peterson on May 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Scammers are somehow sending messages from a legitimate Microsoft email address.
by Daniel Oropeza on May 21, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Nothing’s budget-friendly over-ear headphones boast 100 hours of battery life.
by Ross Johnson on May 21, 2026 at 4:00 pm
More desert island-worthy watches.
by Khamosh Pathak on May 21, 2026 at 3:30 pm
This is how switching between audio apps should be.
by Pradershika Sharma on May 21, 2026 at 1:30 pm
A solid option for anyone who wants cleaner TV audio without spending close to $500.
by Emily Long on May 21, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Users will soon need to set up an alternative, like a passkey.
by Pradershika Sharma on May 21, 2026 at 12:30 pm
You get a large 4K HDR screen, Alexa voice controls, and four HDMI ports for less than many smaller TVs cost right now.
by Beth Skwarecki on May 21, 2026 at 12:00 pm
We’re all different, so here’s how to come up with a number that is right for you.
by Jake Peterson on May 20, 2026 at 9:00 pm
If you’re tired of AI in your results, these search engines can help.
by Meredith Dietz on May 20, 2026 at 7:30 pm
I’m starting a fashionable two-watch trend here.
by Jake Peterson on May 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Gemini 3.5 Flash is available to everyone right now for free.
by Daniel Oropeza on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm
This model is from 2022, but they still sound incredible.
by Pranay Parab on May 20, 2026 at 5:30 pm
You can now move passkeys from one app to another.
by Meredith Dietz on May 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm
I’ve never felt stronger, or more scared.
Levoit Sprout Evaporative Humidifier review: A great addition to nurseries and toddlers’ rooms
on May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am
The Levoit Sprout Evaporative Humidifier is quiet, easy to clean and effective at combating dry air — and it has a built-in night light, too.
by ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Turner) on May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am
May 23, 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
on May 23, 2026 at 9:00 am
What’s the temperature in Earth’s core, and how did we figure that out?
Ebola outbreak in Central Africa will be a nightmare to contain, experts warn
on May 22, 2026 at 8:17 pm
Experts say the Ebola outbreak raging in Central Africa could be challenging to contain due to ongoing conflict in the region and a lack of vaccines and international aid.
on May 22, 2026 at 6:15 pm
A “foundational” study found that the brains of children with ADHD matured later, but that finding was likely a mirage tied to issues with how the children were followed over time.
Seal pups were dying from a ‘corkscrew killer’ on a Canadian island. It turned out to be cannibals.
on May 22, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Dead seal pups on a Canadian island have been found with mysterious spiral-shaped injuries for years. The wounds were thought to be the work of sharks or boat propellers, but new research confirms a different cause.
on May 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm
A technique that has rewritten the timeline of prehistoric art may be overestimating the ages of cave paintings, some scientists say.
on May 22, 2026 at 12:00 pm
A study published in July 2025 claimed the Centaur AI model could simulate and predict human behavior with astonishing accuracy. A counter study raises doubts.
on May 22, 2026 at 10:30 am
Neptune has a complicated life story, and its moon Nereid might be the only one left standing from the planet’s multibillion-year history.
There’s a new T. rex from the dinosaur age — and it ruled the seas with a skull-crushing bite
on May 21, 2026 at 8:13 pm
The newly described mosasaur Tylosaurus rex spanned up to 43 feet (13 meters) long and may have been one of the fiercest marine predators of the dinosaur age.
on May 21, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Two skeletons found in an embrace next to a 13th-century Polish cathedral were both women, an ancient DNA analysis confirms, but their relationship remains a mystery.
on May 21, 2026 at 6:21 pm
In the book “The Echoing Universe: How Radio Astronomy Helps Us See the Invisible Cosmos,” astrophysicist Emma Chapman describes the hidden corners of space that only radio waves can reveal — and makes the case for contacting aliens.
on May 21, 2026 at 3:00 pm
The new ‘mecha’ robot, which weighs over 1,000 pounds and stands nearly 10 foot tall, is designed for urban mobility.
on May 21, 2026 at 3:00 pm
The Great Pyramid of Giza has survived for more than 4,600 years despite nearby earthquakes, and new research reveals why.
by roland.moore-colyer@futurenet.com (Roland Moore-Colyer) on May 21, 2026 at 10:00 am
Researchers have found that introducing human-made data into AI training can help to prevent AI model collapse.
on May 20, 2026 at 10:28 pm
Trove of fossils discovered in Canada sheds light on “when life first became large, complex and unmistakenly animal.”
Scurvy-plagued whalers’ remains discovered at ‘Corpse Point’ in Svalbard
by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on May 20, 2026 at 7:43 pm
Skeletons of early modern whalers reveal widespread scurvy, pipe smoking and heavy physical labor.
on May 20, 2026 at 5:23 pm
Scientists found that blocking a protein best known for its role in asthma enhances cancer immunotherapy in preclinical models.
Physicists confirm ‘negative time’ is real by asking the atoms themselves
on May 20, 2026 at 4:52 pm
A new experiment confirms that photons passing through a cloud of atoms can spend a negative amount of time there, and the atoms themselves are the ones saying so.
The Appalachian Mountains hold enough lithium to make 500 billion cellphones, researchers discover
by sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sascha Pare) on May 20, 2026 at 4:18 pm
Researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey estimated that the ancient Appalachians mountain system holds 2.5 million tons of the critical element lithium.
Bitcoin tanks to $74,300 as spot ETFs bleed $2.26 billion in two weeks
by Omkar Godbole on May 23, 2026 at 10:19 am
U.S.-listed spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds have seen more than $2.26 billion in outflows over the past two weeks.
F2Pool founder who controls 11% of bitcoin’s hashrate to lead first SpaceX mission to Mars
by Olivier Acuna on May 22, 2026 at 7:47 pm
Chun Wang, the first Mission Commander for SpaceX’s first commercial spaceflight to Mars, is crucial for the future transport of millions of tons of cargo and a million citizens to the Red Planet.
Robinhood Crypto COO Tanya Denisova is leaving company amid revenue slowdown
by Will Canny on May 22, 2026 at 7:40 pm
Robinhood Crypto COO Tanya Denisova is leaving the firm after more than five years, as the trading platform navigates a sharp decline in crypto revenue and works to lessen its dependence on digital asset market cycles.
SEC Commissioner Peirce counters views that crypto rule will foster synthetic tokens
by Jesse Hamilton on May 22, 2026 at 6:20 pm
Hester Peirce, the commissioner behind the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, made statements on the now-delayed proposal, perhaps tamping down mistaken beliefs.
Why Minnesota is empowering local banks to fight Wall Street for crypto revenue
by Olivier Acuna on May 22, 2026 at 5:53 pm
A local banker told CoinDesk that in light of Wall Street’s aggressive push into the crypto industry, Minnesota’s financial institutions could not afford to remain on the sidelines.
Tom Emmer brushes off law enforcement concerns over Clarity Act
by AI Boost on May 22, 2026 at 4:30 pm
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said concerns from law enforcement groups about crypto developer protections are being overstated.
Congress hits Polymarket and Kalshi with a massive insider trading probe
by Olivier Acuna on May 22, 2026 at 3:27 pm
Rep. James Comer is demanding internal records from the prediction market CEOs, warning that government employees could be using classified information to make “huge profits”.
The agentic CFO in your pocket
by Joseph Chalom on May 22, 2026 at 2:57 pm
Chalom explains that retail investors have never had the opportunity to access and manage their own digital treasury desk. Until now.
Live markets: Bitcoin heads lower late Friday as Warsh takes over at Fed
by Stephen Alpher on May 22, 2026 at 2:24 pm
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Fed chairman in a White House ceremony early Friday afternoon.
IREN co-founder says AI’s biggest bottleneck is infrastructure, not chips
by James Van Straten on May 22, 2026 at 1:20 pm
Dan Roberts outlines IREN’s strategy to build a vertically integrated AI platform spanning power, data centers, GPUs and enterprise software.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR surges 19.4% as index trades flat
by CoinDesk Indices on May 22, 2026 at 1:14 pm
Internet Computer (ICP), up 4.3% from Thursday, joined NEAR Protocol (NEAR) as a top performer.
Trump Media moved but ‘did not sell’ $205 million in bitcoin amid rising losses on crypto bets
by Helene Braun on May 22, 2026 at 1:08 pm
DJT’s bitcoin strategy remains under pressure as the company sits on hundreds of millions in unrealized crypto losses and widening quarterly deficits.
Tom Lee says trillions in tech IPO supply won’t crash the S&P 500
by James Van Straten on May 22, 2026 at 12:57 pm
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee argues that trillions in new IPO supply from SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI could ultimately be absorbed by underallocated investors.
OKX and ICE are bringing ‘never-expiring’ oil futures to 120 million crypto users
by Olivier Acuna on May 22, 2026 at 12:48 pm
The new partnership comes as Hyperliquid’s oli futures contracts that never expire have been a huge success with over $1.6 billion in 24-hour trading volume.
Bitcoin left behind in the geopolitical melee
by Omkar Godbole on May 22, 2026 at 11:31 am
Your day-ahead look for May 22, 2026
Ark Invest buys $12.5 million of Bullish stock in four days
by Jamie Crawley on May 22, 2026 at 10:45 am
Ark frequently uses broader digital asset downturns, which tend to pull crypto equities lower, as an entry point into cryptocurrency companies.
Crypto majors stuck in tight range as altcoin rotation picks up steam
by Oliver Knight on May 22, 2026 at 10:23 am
Bitcoin holds between $76,000 and $78,000 while AI tokens and HYPE surge; derivatives signal calm conditions with volatility selling dominating options markets.
ZachXBT flags $520K Polymarket exploit on Polygon, team says funds are safe
by Omkar Godbole on May 22, 2026 at 9:39 am
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has highlighted a suspected security breach involving Polymarket, the world’s largest decentralized prediction market platform.
Near Protocol to automate its own growth and its token is skyrocketing
by Omkar Godbole on May 22, 2026 at 8:52 am
Near Protocol will introduce dynamic resharding in June, allowing the blockchain to automatically add shards as demand grows without human intervention.
Polymarket aims for prediction market approval in Japan by 2030
by Jamie Crawley on May 22, 2026 at 8:34 am
Mike Eidlin, head of Japan at cryptocurrency exchange Jupiter, is leading Polymarket’s efforts, according to reports.
Zelensky criticizes “half measure” proposal of associate EU membership
by /u/SOHONEYSAME on May 23, 2026 at 11:13 am
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Suspected Ebola cases triple in a week as WHO warns of rapid spread in DRC
by /u/Darshan_brahmbhatt on May 23, 2026 at 10:54 am
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Zelenskyy tells EU leaders “associate membership” proposal is unfair
by /u/pravda_eng_official on May 23, 2026 at 10:12 am
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UAE joins Saudi Arabia, Qatar in urging Trump not to restart Iran war
by /u/Artistic_Dj_6895 on May 23, 2026 at 9:24 am
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At least 90 dead in China’s worst coal mine disaster in over 16 years
by /u/Plaintalks on May 23, 2026 at 9:22 am
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India Raises Diesel, Gasoline Prices for Third Time in Eight Days
by /u/zxNemz on May 23, 2026 at 6:34 am
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More than 80 killed in Chinese coal mine gas explosion, state media reports
by /u/halwaandflowers on May 23, 2026 at 5:26 am
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/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 1549, Part 1 (Thread #1696)
by /u/WorldNewsMods on May 23, 2026 at 4:02 am
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Seoul says Korean tanker exits Hormuz under coordination with Iran
by /u/Professional_Deer464 on May 23, 2026 at 3:51 am
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Iran asserts jurisdiction over UAE and Oman waters in new Strait of Hormuz map
by /u/goldstarflag on May 23, 2026 at 2:50 am
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S.Korea surpasses U.S. in cosmetics exports with record $11.4 billion
by /u/self-fix2 on May 22, 2026 at 11:37 pm
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Four dead, 90 trapped in Chinese coal mine with elevated carbon monoxide levels
by /u/cnn on May 22, 2026 at 10:08 pm
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Bank boss sorry after describing workers as ‘lower value human capital’
by /u/Ashish_ank on May 22, 2026 at 8:47 pm
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Iran says no deal will be reached if US insists on discussing nuclear issue
by /u/barsik_ on May 22, 2026 at 8:05 pm
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Magyar believes that after the war, the entire EU will return to buying Russian gas
by /u/upthetruth1 on May 22, 2026 at 7:29 pm
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US navy chief says $14bn arms sale to Taiwan paused due to Iran war
by /u/lafeber on May 22, 2026 at 5:15 pm
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Carney Says Alberta Is ‘Essential’ to Canada After Separation Vote Announcement
by /u/Editor_91 on May 22, 2026 at 3:50 pm
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by Micah Zimmerman on May 22, 2026 at 7:43 pm
Bitcoin Magazine SEC Delaying Plan to Allow Crypto Versions of US Stocks: Report The SEC has pumped the brakes on its highly anticipated “innovation exemption” for tokenized stocks. This post SEC Delaying Plan to Allow Crypto Versions of US Stocks: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 22, 2026 at 6:54 pm
Bitcoin Magazine A Freshman Congressman from Nashville Wants to Make the National Bitcoin Reserve Permanent Rep. Matt Van Epps framed the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 as a reflection of Nashville’s rise as a major Bitcoin hub. This post A Freshman Congressman from Nashville Wants to Make the National Bitcoin Reserve Permanent first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 22, 2026 at 4:19 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Trump Media (DJT) Moves to Sell Bitcoin as Losses Reach $455 Million Trump Media & Technology Group transferred 2,650 Bitcoin (~$205 million) to Crypto.com, signaling a likely pending sale. This post Trump Media (DJT) Moves to Sell Bitcoin as Losses Reach $455 Million first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 22, 2026 at 4:08 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day, The 16th Anniversary of Laszlo Hanyecz Paying 10,000 BTC For Two Papa John’s Pies Sixteen years ago today, a Florida programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 Bitcoin for two large Papa John’s pizzas. This post Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day, The 16th Anniversary of Laszlo Hanyecz Paying 10,000 BTC For Two Papa John’s Pies first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 21, 2026 at 8:49 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Mark Cuban Sells Most of His Bitcoin, Calls It a Failed Hedge Billionaire investor Mark Cuban says he has sold most of his Bitcoin, arguing it has failed to function as a reliable hedge against fiat weakness and geopolitical risk. This post Mark Cuban Sells Most of His Bitcoin, Calls It a Failed Hedge first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 21, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Lawmaker Unveils Bill to Codify Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Draws Bipartisan Support Nick Begich, R-Alaska, introduced legislation today to permanently establish a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve. This post U.S. Lawmaker Unveils Bill to Codify Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Draws Bipartisan Support first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 21, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Blockchain.com Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO, Joining Wave of Crypto Listings Blockchain.com, one of the industry’s oldest firms, has confidentially filed a draft Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a planned initial public offering. This post Blockchain.com Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO, Joining Wave of Crypto Listings first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Bitcoin Magazine on May 21, 2026 at 2:25 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Unchained and Bitcoin Park Hit the Road For Bitcoin Pizza Day With “The New Rules of Bitcoin” The Pizza Day events will span US cities, featuring Unchained and The Atlantic’s recently released short film that redefines Bitcoin ownership in 2026 This post Unchained and Bitcoin Park Hit the Road For Bitcoin Pizza Day With “The New Rules of Bitcoin” first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Bitcoin Magazine.
by Allard Peng on May 21, 2026 at 1:33 pm
Bitcoin Magazine 5 Reasons Corporations Should Sell Bitcoin Selling can get you more Bitcoin over time. The main reasons for corporations to sell all involve value creation. This post 5 Reasons Corporations Should Sell Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Allard Peng.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 21, 2026 at 1:13 pm
Bitcoin Magazine SpaceX Heads Into Historic IPO With a $1.45 Billion Bitcoin Treasury on Its Books SpaceX has filed for a historic IPO, revealing it holds 18,712 BTC worth about $1.45 billion, positioning it among the largest corporate Bitcoin holders as it prepares to list on Nasdaq. This post SpaceX Heads Into Historic IPO With a $1.45 Billion Bitcoin Treasury on Its Books first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Mars Fungi Could Make Red Planet Regolith Fertile for Crops
by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on May 23, 2026 at 2:56 am
You’re on the fourth human mission to Mars, and you’ve been tasked with establishing the first self-sustaining food crop on a Martian settlement. You’re nervous because you’re using a new type of fungi called beneficial fungi, which you’re told will help enhance Martian regolith, enabling it to be used for growing crops. You were privately told that doing this will not only get a high school named after you, but you will successfully feed future settlers without the need to bring food from Earth. But you really only care about having your name on a high school.
SpaceX’s Next-Gen Starship Passes Its First Flight Test Despite Snags
by Alan Boyle (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cosmiclog) on May 22, 2026 at 11:42 pm
SpaceX’s next-generation Starship V3 rocket got off to a glorious start for its first test flight, and although not all of its engines fired fully according to plan, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the mission “scored a goal for humanity.”
Is Dust the Best Thing in the Universe? Part 4: We Owe Dust Our Lives
by Paul Sutter (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/pmsutter) on May 22, 2026 at 11:16 pm
No dust, no way to cool a collapsing gas cloud. No way to cool it, no stars. No dust, no first rung on the ladder from grain to pebble to planet. The substance I spent two articles complaining about turns out to be the substance that makes me possible.
NASA’S Juno Makes Closest Ever Approach To Jupiter’s Moon Of Thebe
by Bruce Dorminey (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/bruce) on May 22, 2026 at 10:11 pm
NASA’S Juno spacecraft images Jupiter’s tiny moon of Thebe in a recent close approach.
A Beautiful Death: How a Dying Star Created the Crystal Ball Nebula
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 22, 2026 at 7:06 pm
Planetary nebula are created when a dying star sheds it outer layers. The gas is lit up by the star and all the gorgeous, changing detail is exposed. NGC 1514, the Crystal Ball Nebula, is about 1500 light years away and contains a binary pair in its center. The orbits and winds from the stars create the Crystal Ball’s beautiful form.
Supermassive Black Holes Can Render Exoplanets Uninhabitable at Great Distances
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 22, 2026 at 3:19 pm
Life on Earth relies on energy from astrophysical sources. But what if the astrophysical source isn’t a star, but a supermassive black hole and its active galactic nuclei? Life needs shelter from their powerful energy, and the only shelter is distance. New research shows that SMBH and their AGN could strip away exoplanet atmospheres and destroy their ozone at vast distances.
Is Dust the Best Thing in the Universe? Part 3: Tiny Chemistry Labs
by Paul Sutter (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/pmsutter) on May 22, 2026 at 2:16 pm
Two hydrogen atoms can’t form an H2 molecule on their own in empty space. They need a surface. The universe has only one surface available, and it’s something I have just spent two articles complaining about.
Both Hemispheres of 3I/ATLAS Observed Simultaneously by JUICE and Europa Clipper
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on May 22, 2026 at 12:21 am
The Southwest Research Institute-led Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS) instruments aboard ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) spacecraft and NASA’s Europa Clipper made unique observations of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in late 2025. SwRI leads the UVS instruments on both spacecraft, simultaneously imaging both hemispheres of the comet and detecting the comet’s ultraviolet emissions.
Crypto Investor Works on a Plan to Ride SpaceX’s Starship Around Mars
by Alan Boyle (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cosmiclog) on May 22, 2026 at 12:16 am
Chinese-born cryptocurrency investor Chun Wang has become the latest deep-pocketed space enthusiast to set his sights on a trip around Mars. But first, he wants to take a ride around the moon on SpaceX’s Starship. And SpaceX is willing to work with him.
The Magnetar at the Heart of a Superluminous Supernova
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 21, 2026 at 3:39 pm
Superluminous supernovae are the royalty in the supernova world. They’re up to 100 times brighter than a standard supernova, and astrophysicists want to know why. New research shows that magnetars are responsible.
Is Dust the Best Thing in the Universe? Part 2: The Astronomer’s Headache
by Paul Sutter (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/pmsutter) on May 21, 2026 at 2:16 pm
Dust scatters light, absorbs light, re-emits light, and ruins everything. It’s why our maps of the Milky Way were wrong before 1930, and it’s why one of the biggest cosmological announcements of the 2010s quietly evaporated.
Study Shows How Sunspot Activity Speeds Up Reentries
by David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson) on May 21, 2026 at 1:52 pm
It’s getting crowded up there. Over the past few years, the advent of SpaceX’s Starlink and other players in the mega-satellite constellation game are adding an exponential load of satellites and orbital debris to the low Earth orbit environment. But all that goes up, must eventually come down. Now, a new study looks at solar activity over time as a predictor for how reentries trend.
SNAPPY CubeSat Takes Flight to Test Space-Based Neutrino Detectors
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on May 21, 2026 at 12:26 pm
Neutrinos, the second most common fundamental particles in the universe, are notoriously difficult to detect. So far we’ve only been able to do so by building giant vats of water far underground with hundreds of photodetectors watching for brief flashes of light. But a new CubeSat mission hopes to change that dynamic and enable the neutrino detectors of the future a much less constrained and expensive existence – in space.
Future Mars Rovers Could Mimic a Swimming Motion to Traverse the Planet’s Surface
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 20, 2026 at 10:33 pm
Some animals can move efficiently beneath granular surfaces. These include the sandfish (Scincus scincus), a lizard native to the Sahara. It can burrow into the sand and then literally “swim” through the desert sand to hunt or escape predators. German researchers are working on a rover wheel design that mimics that swimming motion. In testing, the wheel system outperformed regular wheels.
Resolving the Kardashev’s Conundrum Using a Bitcoin-Inspired Metric
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on May 20, 2026 at 10:31 pm
A new study reevaluates the Kardashev Scale using a new framework that includes the Bitcoin network as a means of measuring the trajectory of human development.
Hellish Venus-Like Planets May Be More Prevalent Than True ExoEarths
by Bruce Dorminey (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/bruce) on May 20, 2026 at 10:08 pm
Exoplanet hunters are keen to find the next extrasolar earthlike planet, one that may harbor life as we know it. But preliminary results from a new study indicate that our galaxy may be filled with a plethora of exo-Venuses. Yet as one exoplanetary researcher notes: the template for such exo-worlds — our own Venus — has been ‘criminally underexplored.’
NASA’s Psyche Mission Says Goodbye to Mars and Heads for its Metal-Rich Target
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 20, 2026 at 8:42 pm
Spacecraft often use planets for gravity-assist or “slingshot” maneuvers. NASA’s Psyche mission used Mars for that purpose during a May 15th flyby. The flyby accelerated the spacecraft and aimed it at its eventual destination, the asteroid 16 Psyche. The flyby was also an opportunity to take some pictures of Mars, and to test and calibrate the spacecraft’s science instruments.
A New Study on Coronal Holes Improves Space Weather Forecasting
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on May 20, 2026 at 6:27 pm
New Mexico State University (NMSU) astronomy graduate student Khagendra Katuwal studied 70 coronal holes on the sun to better understand the connection between solar activity and space weather. His paper was recently published in The Astrophysical Journal.
It Looks Like Europa Doesn’t Have Plumes of Water Vapour After All
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 20, 2026 at 6:12 pm
In 2014, researchers presented the discovery of water vapour plumes being emitted from Jupiter’s moon Europa. This caused quite a stir; it meant that the moon’s buried ocean was accessible without contending with the thick ice shell that concealed it. But new research by the same researchers questions those detections.
Hearing the Heavens – Book Review of The Echoing Universe
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on May 20, 2026 at 5:34 pm
Typically when we think of astronomy, we think of pictures of M87 captured on a backyard telescope or the soaring colorful peaks of the Eagle Nebula seen by Hubble. But perhaps the most influential type of astronomy of the last 100+ years doesn’t directly result in the stunning pictures we’re so accustomed to today. It captures radio waves from some of the most interesting objects in the universe. And in her new book, The Echoing Universe: How Radio Astronomy Helps Us See the Invisible, Dr. Emma Chapman, a radio astronomer at the University of Nottingham, tracks how these longest wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum have influenced the practice of astronomy and our understanding of our place in the universe.
Sonequa Martin-Green Talks ‘Boston Blue’ and Hoping Tom Selleck Makes an Appearance
by Julianne MacNeill on May 23, 2026 at 1:30 am
Sonequa Martin-Green didn’t take joining the beloved Blue Bloods universe lightly. In fact, the actress felt prepared to take on such a pivotal role. “We were all a little bit nervous because we didn’t know whether we would be accepted or not,” Martin-Green explained exclusively to Woman’s World. “ But they loved us.” Martin-Green, who
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment That Works in Seconds: What Doctors Swear By
by Allison Nemetz on May 23, 2026 at 1:00 am
If you experience the fiery heel pain of plantar fasciitis, you need relief now. What works fastest? Experts share their picks for the most effective stretch, the best shoe, the fastest-acting splint, even the top anti-inflammatory tea to try. Keep reading for the plantar fasciitis treatments that help ease pain and inflammation fast. What is
Your Summer Movie Club Starts Here: Hallmark’s June 2026 Movie Guide
by Raquel Lekic on May 23, 2026 at 12:30 am
As we head into summer, it can feel as though every weekend is booked to the brim with activities, parties, weekend getaways and obligations. And finding the time for lowkey get-togethers with your girl gang? Nearly impossible. However, one look at the Hallmark Channel’s June lineup will have you reaching out to your crew. From
Grab These Beautiful Hobby Lobby Butterfly Finds Before They Go!
by strotter on May 23, 2026 at 12:00 am
Does the sight of butterflies instantly put a smile on your face? Here’s some good news: Hobby Lobby’s shelves are lined with so many spectacular finds featuring the winged beauties that are budget-friendly too. With craft kits, decorations, gardening supplies and so much more up for grabs, the retailer has a little something for everyone.
The Best Aldi Finds This Week Are Perfect for the Beach
by Allison Nemetz on May 22, 2026 at 11:30 pm
As my family gets ready for our annual trip “down the shore”—shout out Ocean City, New Jersey!—we needed some key essentials. Luckily, Aldi Finds this week had us covered. We scored a comfy Aldi beach lounger and ultra-absorbent Aldi beach towels. I even got an adorable beach bag I’m obsessed with. If you and your
One Island, Two Countries, Zero Reasons Not to Visit Sint Maarten Right Now
by strotter on May 22, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Welcome to Sint Maarten/St. Martin—the Caribbean island with a delightfully split personality. One tiny island, two countries, three currencies, five languages and 150+ restaurants. French countryside on one side, Dutch city life on the other and zero reason to choose between them with direct flights on affordable airlines like JetBlue. Where to stay: All-inclusive luxury
These Michigan historical novels are impossible to forget
by lmaxbauer on May 22, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Michigan is a state of beautiful contradictions—where harsh winters give way to sun-soaked summers and Detroit’s industrial grit meets the Upper Peninsula’s untamed natural beauty. These contrasts over time are rife for storytelling—even Ernest Hemingway himself liked to vacation here. So it’s no surprise that Michigan provides the perfect backdrop for unforgettable historical fiction. These
CFP Explains Inherited Retirement Accounts—and Who They Help Most
by Carissa Mosness on May 22, 2026 at 10:00 pm
If you’ve recently inherited a retirement account from a loved one—or think you might someday—there’s something important you need to know: The rules have changed dramatically, and the clock may already be ticking. Over the past few years, two landmark pieces of legislation have quietly reshaped the way inherited retirement accounts work, and missing a
Eili Lilly’s Retatrutide Weight-Loss Results Rival Bariatric Surgery
by Cailey Griffin on May 22, 2026 at 9:30 pm
When it comes to weight loss, moving the scale can feel daunting. You’re trying to figure out the best diet plan, exercise routine and how to maintain positive mental health through it all. It can feel even more overwhelming when you have a larger amount of weight to lose. But there’s a new treatment that
Girl Scout Cookie Corn Dogs Turn a State Fair Classic Into Pure Magic Make
by Carissa Mosness on May 22, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Get ready to fall in love with the ultimate comfort food mashup! These Tasty Trefoils Corn Dogs transform classic Girl Scout cookies into a crispy, golden coating that takes your favorite carnival treat to a whole new level of delicious. The secret? Crushed Trefoils add a subtle sweetness and irresistible crunch to traditional cornmeal batter,
Mercury may have gained all of its unexpected water in a single day
on May 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Despite being the closest planet to the sun, Mercury has thick deposits of ice at its poles, and now we may understand the events that formed them over just one Mercurian day
Experimental mRNA vaccine may protect against multiple Ebola viruses
on May 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Tests with rodents suggest an mRNA vaccine in development offers protection against three strains of Ebola virus, including the one behind the current crisis
Political anger affects the body differently to other forms of anger
on May 22, 2026 at 2:00 pm
We all feel emotions like anger and disgust from time to time, but they seem to cause stronger bodily sensations when they’re politically induced
Australia is battling its largest diphtheria outbreak in living memory
on May 22, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Vaccine misinformation, nurse and doctor shortages and crowded living arrangements may be behind soaring rates of diphtheria in remote Indigenous communities in Australia
How ageing on Earth mimics the effects of space travel
on May 22, 2026 at 9:00 am
Life on the International Space Station may feel distant, but columnist Graham Lawton finds that studying how astronauts experience accelerated ageing could help us fight similar effects on Earth related to sedentary lifestyles, disrupted circadian rhythms and social isolation
Mathematicians stunned by AI’s biggest breakthrough in mathematics yet
on May 21, 2026 at 4:13 pm
Artificial intelligence built by OpenAI has cracked a decades-old conjecture by Paul Erdős, which mathematicians have hailed as a monumental moment for AI in mathematics
Women’s body temperature rises from age 18 to 42 but we don’t know why
on May 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Women experience a steady rise in body temperature from their teens to midlife, which may be useful for monitoring ageing and overall health
Photos reveal unexpected details from the world’s first atomic test
on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Previously classified photos and documents show the scientific work that went into the world’s first atomic test in 1945 – a test that, just weeks later, would see nuclear bombs dropped in Japan
How a visit to Stonehenge reminded me of deep time
on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm
On a visit to the UK, Sydney-based reporter James Woodford visited an archaeological site that was on his bucket list – and experienced a very special moment as the sun set
This is the most underrated sci-fi film franchise of the 21st century
on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm
There’s unexpected news of a fifth movie for one of the most underrated sci-fi reboots. Hurray, says New Scientist film columnist Bethan Ackerley
Shiver me timbers: Do we have to worry about space pirates now?
on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Feedback goes down a “moon warfare” rabbit hole and discovers that some forward-thinkers are making plans to counteract as-yet-hypothetical pirates in space
New Scientist recommends a devastating account of farming honeybees
on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Jennie Durant’s Bitter Honey is a great exposé of the true cost of industrially farming US honeybees, finds Thomas Lewton. But the book’s grim figures of bee death alone may not prompt deep change – how about seeing them as fellow creatures?
Putting CO2 into rocks and getting hydrogen out is climate double win
on May 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Storing carbon dioxide in rocks while producing hydrogen from them – and perhaps even geothermal power too – could be a double win on the climate front, and several groups are trying to make it happen
Intoxicating and astonishing: Why ‘The Selfish Gene’ almost never was
on May 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Fifty years ago, a draft of Richard Dawkins’s first book landed on book editor Michael Rodgers’s desk – and life was never the same
After news about Oliver Sacks’s “lies”, we revisit his best-loved book
on May 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Last year, The New Yorker revealed the late Sacks’s “guilt” about his “falsification” in The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat, but is this story about more than just the facts?
We may finally know why dinosaurs like T. rex evolved tiny arms
on May 20, 2026 at 12:01 am
Five different groups of predatory dinosaurs independently evolved disproportionately small arms, and it seems they did so because their heads became so large and powerful
Solar farm on the ocean outperforms land-based solar in Taiwan
on May 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm
A solar farm in a tidal bay has generated more electricity and profits than a nearby coastal solar farm, but challenges could arise as floating solar moves further offshore
Wind-assisted cargo ships could more than halve shipping emissions
on May 19, 2026 at 1:00 pm
If wind-assisted cargo ships chose routes based entirely on where the winds are better, their fuel use could be cut in half or even completely eliminated
Colossal claims an artificial eggshell will help it bring back the moa
on May 19, 2026 at 12:09 pm
Colossal Biosciences, the company that says it resurrected the dire wolf, now says it has developed artificial eggshells so it can replicate the huge eggs of the moa. Independent experts say this isn’t nearly enough to bring back these giant birds
Odd “butterfly” molecule could lead to new parts of the quantum realm
on May 19, 2026 at 10:00 am
An exotic new molecule is shaped like a butterfly, complete with “wings” made from electrons. The discovery could provide a gateway to completely new parts of the quantum realm
by Lizzie Dearden and Amelia Nierenberg on May 23, 2026 at 12:46 pm
Tens of thousands of smartphones were reported stolen in the British capital in recent years. For some victims, losing their phone was only the beginning.
by Johnny Diaz on May 23, 2026 at 12:44 pm
Jellyfish myths and misconceptions abound. Here’s how to stay safe this beach season around these gelatinous wonders.
by Choe Sang-Hun and Aaron Krolik on May 23, 2026 at 12:41 pm
A corporate compliance dispute between South Korea’s government and the online retailer Coupang is testing the resilience of U.S.-South Korean ties.
by Justin Makangara and John Eligon on May 23, 2026 at 12:33 pm
Kinshasa residents continue to pack markets, bars and public transportation, despite growing international concern about the spread of the virus.
by Catie Edmondson on May 23, 2026 at 12:20 pm
The death count rose drastically on Saturday as the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, called for an investigation and emphasized the need to “hold those responsible to account.”
by Ephrat Livni and Lynsey Chutel on May 23, 2026 at 11:38 am
More than 170 deaths and about 750 cases are suspected. The United States restricted entry for people who have been to three African countries.
by Claire Moses on May 23, 2026 at 10:44 am
The team, now in Belgium, must isolate there for 21 days or risk being denied permission to come to Houston for the World Cup, an official said.
by Melissa Kirsch on May 23, 2026 at 10:11 am
It’s a holiday weekend, three days to ease from one seasonal mind-set into the next, even if it feels too soon.
by Pat Kane on May 23, 2026 at 10:00 am
Geopolitics found its way to the podium in Whitehorse as athletes from the circumpolar North competed in sports as mainstream as hockey and as unusual as the two-foot high kick.
by Edward Wong on May 23, 2026 at 9:01 am
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has a “gargantuan task” during his visit to Delhi: defuse tensions over President Trump’s anti-India aggression and overtures to China.
by Valerie Hopkins and Nanna Heitmann on May 23, 2026 at 9:01 am
Residents who experienced attacks in recent days were shaken deeply by the conflict coming home to the capital region, the seat of the Kremlin’s power.
by David M. Halbfinger and Ronen Bergman on May 23, 2026 at 5:43 am
A partner in the war, Israel has been largely left out of the peace talks, a humbling setback for its prime minister with significant risks for the country.
by Laura Chung and Matthew Abbott on May 23, 2026 at 4:01 am
For many years, Tasman Drive in Gerringong was a secret held by locals. Now residents must coexist with tourists hungry for the perfect shot.
by Declan Walsh and Arlette Bashizi on May 23, 2026 at 1:35 am
Several hundred people massed at the gates of a hospital to demand the body of a suspected Ebola victim. Violence broke out when staff refused the request.
by Euan Ward, Elian Peltier and Adam Rasgon on May 23, 2026 at 1:27 am
Pakistan and Qatar have dispatched teams to Iran under the looming threat of resumed war, after weeks of diplomacy failed to produce an agreement.
by David M. Halbfinger on May 23, 2026 at 1:27 am
A video of a Palestinian family’s dog being savagely beaten has spread widely in the days after the attack.
by Jeanna Smialek on May 22, 2026 at 9:43 pm
President Trump said he would send 5,000 troops to Poland, part of a back-and-forth that has left European leaders reeling.
by Matina Stevis-Gridneff on May 22, 2026 at 8:48 pm
Premier Danielle Smith announced that she would ask citizens to vote on whether they want to stay in Canada, or hold a referendum to secede.
by Frances Robles on May 22, 2026 at 2:50 pm
Cuban officials closed ranks around Mr. Castro, their embattled former president, who was indicted on murder charges in the downing of two civilian planes 30 years ago.
by Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Ed Ram on May 22, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Hunger and conflict are on the minds of the residents of Akobo, where an outbreak could have devastating consequences.
‘Mormon Wives star’ Taylor Frankie Paul issues pointed statement after fallout with Mikayla Matthews
on May 12, 2026 at 10:15 am
‘Mormon Wives star’ Taylor Frankie Paul issues pointed statement after fallout with Mikayla MatthewsTaylor Frankie Paul is clapping back at “keyboard warriors” after she posted a cryptic post about “snake friends.”Amid the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star’s recent fallout with her costar…
Pete Davidson makes heartbreaking confession amid breakup rumors with Elsie Hewitt
on May 12, 2026 at 9:33 am
Pete Davidson makes heartbreaking confession amid breakup rumors with Elsie HewittPete Davidson added another feather to his cap as he accepted the Special Achievement Award at the 30th Annual Webby Awards on Monday.While accepting the trophy, the 32-year-old comedian made a heartbreaking…
Why Kylie Jenner refused to attend 2026 Met Gala with Timothee Chalamet?
on May 12, 2026 at 8:18 am
Why Kylie Jenner refused to attend Met Gala with Timothee Chalamet?Kylie Jenner walked down the red carpet of the 2026 Met Gala without her beau, Timothee Chalamet, and fans were questioning their move.Following Kylie’s solo appearance at the star-studded event that took place on May 4, a source…
Pedro Pascal shares surreal experience of filming ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
on May 12, 2026 at 8:14 am
Pedro Pascal has finally shared his surreal experience of filming Avengers: Doomsday.The 51-year-old actor recently appeared on Good Morning America, where he opened up about starring in the MCU sci-fi film.Pedro, who is all set to reprise his role as Reed Richards in the forthcoming sci-fi…
‘Old-fashioned’ Travis Kelce turns into Taylor Swift’s biggest concern as wedding nears
on May 12, 2026 at 7:44 am
‘Old-fashioned’ Travis Kelce turns into Taylor Swift’s biggest concern as wedding nearsTaylor Swift is currently battling one of the most stressful aspects of wedding planning, her exes and the reason for this is one of her closest pals Zoë Kravitz.For those unversed,…
Blake Lively pays ‘horrendous cost’ to her reputation: ‘It’s hard to imagine how she’ll bounce back’
on May 12, 2026 at 6:57 am
Blake Lively pays ‘horrendous cost’ to her reputation: ‘It’s hard to imagine how she’ll bounce back’Months after a lengthy court battle that ended with Blake Lively settling with Justin Baldoni has sparked quite a bit of intrigue among Hollywood. But even more so was her…
‘Sinners’ star Hailee Steinfeld melts hearts with first look at her newborn daughter
on May 12, 2026 at 6:50 am
‘Sinners’ star Hailee Steinfeld melts hearts with first look at her newborn daughterHailee Steinfeld is giving the first glimpse of her newborn daughter in a wholesome post.On May 11, the actress and singer, who welcomed her baby daughter on April 26 with her husband, Buffalo Bills…
Noah Wyle’s real-life medical emergency on ‘The Pitt’ set revealed
on May 12, 2026 at 6:32 am
‘The Pitt’ star recalls Noah Wyle treating her injuries on setNoah Wyle blurs the line between on- and off-camera when it comes to his role in The Pitt.His co-star Laëtitia Hollard offered a glimpse into the actor’s deep involvement in his character.She recalled on the Warner Bros. TV…
Meghan Markle makes subtle move with eye-catching social media update
on May 12, 2026 at 5:15 am
Meghan Markle makes subtle move with eye-catching social media updateMeghan Markle is giving a fresh look to her social media handle after her lifestyle brand, As ever update.On Monday, May 11, the Duchess of Sussex took to her Instagram account and changed her profile picture for the first…
Why Cardi B believes her relationship with Stefon Diggs deserves ‘another chance’
on May 12, 2026 at 5:02 am
Why Cardi B believes her relationship with Stefon Diggs deserves ‘another chance’Cardi B has reportedly reconciled her romance with Stefon Diggs following their brief split.As per an exclusive report by Us Weekly, the 33-year-old rapper agreed to give the professional footballer a “second chance”…
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle enjoy magical Disneyland escape with Archie, Lilibet
on May 12, 2026 at 4:23 am
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle enjoy magical Disneyland escape with Archie, LilibetPrince Harry and Meghan Markle are spending some fun time with their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, along with Meghan’s mom, Doria Ragland, in Disneyland.On Monday, May 11, the Duchess of Sussex took…
Kim Kardashian just won in court over wrong social media post lawsuit
on May 12, 2026 at 3:44 am
Kim Kardashian wins lawsuit filed by New York manA person named Ivan Cantu took Kim Kardashian to court in 2025, alleging emotional distress.He accused the reality star of public ridicule and reputational harm over a post she previously shared.Cantu alleged that Kardashian’s post on social…
Jamie Lynn Sigler recalls ‘painful and traumatic time’ of her life
on May 12, 2026 at 3:07 am
Jamie Lynn Sigler recalls ‘painful and traumatic time’ of her life Jamie Lynn Sigler opened up about the challenges she faced after her son, Beau Kyle Dykstra, was diagnosed with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis .For those who may not know, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is a rare…
Marvel’s violent anti-hero Punisher’s new special comeback left critics shaken
on May 12, 2026 at 2:50 am
Early reactions swoon over ‘The Punisher’s’ new specialThe Punisher is back, and critics, who have shared first reactions, are praising the Marvel anti-hero’s violent stirrings.ScreenRant states The Punisher: One Last Kill is “the most adult thing yet from Marvel Studios”. It’s Frank at his…
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ season 3 premiere date, first look out
on May 12, 2026 at 1:14 am
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ unveils premiere date for season 3For Prime Video, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is the most expensive show.Now, season 3 is unveiled with Sauron’s plans for total domination in Middle-earth on the cusp.It will premiere on November…
Shania Twain prepares to honour her musical journey
on May 12, 2026 at 12:25 am
Shania Twain prepares to honour her musical journeyShania Twain did not seek inspiration for her seventh studio album; rather, it chronicles her journey to fame.At Shania Twain’s Rose Ceremony on Sunday, May 10, in Los Angeles, she told PEOPLE magazine about her upcoming album, revealing that she…
Jamie Lynn Sigler recalls ‘ruthless’ criticism during ‘The Sopranos’ success
on May 11, 2026 at 11:47 pm
Jamie Lynn Sigler recalls ‘ruthless’ criticism during ‘The Sopranos’ successJamie Lynn Sigler opened up about the negative impact of fame amid her success in The Sopranos.The Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast will host Sigler on the Tuesday, May 12 episode, reported by PEOPLE magazine, where she…
‘The White Lotus’ delivers huge season 4 casting update
on May 11, 2026 at 10:04 pm
‘The White Lotus’ adds new cast to season 4The White Lotus, a show with a strong HBO audience, has added a fresh batch of actors for season 4.Set to shoot in France, Ben Kingsley, Max Minghella, and Pekka Strang have been tapped. According to Variety, there are two competing groups for…
Sabrina Carpenter breaks silence after turning 27
on May 11, 2026 at 8:23 pm
Sabrina Carpenter breaks silence after turning 27Sabrina Carpenter celebrated her 27th birthday in style!On Monday, the singer marked her milestone birthday sharing special photos in vintage-style dress.Taking to Instagram, Carpenter shared photos of herself posing in front of a large bookshelf in…
Cannes boss courts Hollywood big-budget movies back in festival
on May 11, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Cannes head gets honest about Hollywood skipping the festival.At Cannes, there seems to be a dearth of Hollywood’s big world premieres, as it is set to roll out the red carpet for the 2026 edition.Thierry Frémaux, the film’s festival director, tends to agree with this; however, he is…
Former F1 world champion Alain Prost reportedly injured in robbery at Swiss home
by Associated Press on May 23, 2026 at 12:11 pm
Swiss police investigating an alleged home invasion71-year-old sustained a head injury, says reportsSwiss police are investigating an alleged robbery amid reports that the four-times Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured during a home invasion.The Swiss tabloid Blick reported late on Friday that the 71-year-old Frenchman sustained a head injury from intruders who forced his son to open a safe during the incident on Tuesday morning. Continue reading…
by Timothy Pratt in Atlanta on May 23, 2026 at 12:00 pm
With wife Mildred, Rodney Taylor of Atlanta was moved to activism after his detention led to deteriorating healthRodney Taylor stood outside on a balmy late afternoon recently in Atlanta’s Candler Park neighborhood, relishing his first root beer float in a year and a half.Released on 1 May from Georgia’s Stewart Detention Center, the Liberia-born barber had been detained since 15 February of last year, after ICE agents with guns drawn dragged him from his car in front of his house, while his two youngest children, now eight and six, looked on from the back seat. Now he was all smiles, surrounded by family and supporters. Continue reading…
‘It’s just not safe. It’s not OK’: can Married at First Sight ever be risk-free?
by Michael Savage Media editor on May 23, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Many contestants have a positive experience on the reality show, but for others the emotional fallout is lasting It was about 1am. After a day of relentless filming in which he had met and “married” a stranger, the Married at First Sight UK cameras stopped rolling and Adrian Sanderson was left alone with his new TV partner.“Honestly, I’ll never ever forget that feeling – it was so difficult,” he says. “When those producers leave you and you’re, like: ‘I’m alone – I don’t get this. How is this about to happen?’ It would be daunting for anyone. You’re exhausted by this time. Continue reading…
by Tom Hunt on May 23, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Ham, cheese, spread, bread: it’s a failsafe formula, right? Apparently not, with our chef-tester disappointed with flavour and provenance• The best (and worst) supermarket quicheThis was a really tough test for me, as a wholefood chef who cares deeply about quality. In this instance, animal welfare, provenance and processing were my main concerns, and there’s disappointingly little transparency on display. Some products claim to use British pork, a term that in itself has little, if any, meaning, not least in terms of traceability, sustainability or welfare; others boast of higher welfare standards without any certification. This week’s best bargain and best overall are therefore merely acceptable, rather than exceptional.Most of the sandwiches feature reformed ham, which is bulked out with phosphates and water, but some higher-quality ones are made with real ham – that is, sliced meat without added water; some of the best are made with shredded ham hock. Every single product contains additives, however. As for flavour, most are good enough only to fill a hole, but a few are genuinely tasty: moist, flavourful and fresh. And please butter your bread, supermarkets! Mayonnaise is not a substitute. Continue reading…
Under Trump, more than 145,000 US kids have been separated from their parents, a study shows
by Arwa Mahdawi on May 23, 2026 at 12:00 pm
A thinktank investigation shows how immigration detention has torn apart families, and experts point to traumaStephen Miller, Donald Trump’s immigration czar and the architect of some of the government’s cruelest policies, doesn’t care what you think about him. He doesn’t care if you call him “Pee-wee German” or “Weird Stephen” or “Voldemort”, or any of the other nicknames he has inspired; his self-esteem is excellent.“I have a very, very secure, intact ego,” Miller told Fox News’s Jesse Watters this week after being asked how he felt about his wife, Katie Miller, potentially landing a big distribution deal with Paramount for her terrible Maga podcast. “I’ve never had a larger fan following,” Miller continued. “[A]ny man who works for President Trump is a man that is very, very strong and self-assured in his role.”Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian columnist Continue reading…
Wembanyama: ‘I need to be more of a team player’ after Spurs fall behind in West finals
by Agencies on May 23, 2026 at 11:31 am
Oklahoma City Thunder 123-108 San Antonio SpursSan Antonio trail 2-1 in playoff seriesGilgeous-Alexander leads OKC with 26 pointsShai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder climbed out of a 15-point hole minutes into the game to beat the host San Antonio Spurs 123-108 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.Oklahoma City’s bench outscored San Antonio’s 76-23, including 15 points by Alex Caruso. Victor Wembanyama had 26 points for San Antonio. Devin Vassell added 20 and De’Aaron Fox had 15 in his series debut. Continue reading…
‘You can’t control everything’: the rise in plastic surgeons asked to create ‘AI face’
by Isaaq Tomkins on May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am
Growing numbers of people are seeking improbable cosmetic surgery based on chatbots’ recommendationsPlastic surgeons are increasingly concerned about the rise of “AI face”, as more and more clients arrive in their offices with unrealistic AI-generated visions of what they want to look like.Dr Nora Nugent, a cosmetic surgeon from Tunbridge Wells, has seen this first hand. Clients have started coming to her office with photos of themselves beautified by AI and a false expectation that those results are achievable with surgery. She is also the president of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, and says many colleagues are having similar experiences. Continue reading…
‘Canada is handing people over to ICE’: refugees rejected at border face US detention
by Olivia Bowden in Toronto on May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am
As Canada tightens asylum rules, refugees reuniting with family say they were turned over to ICE and jailed for months after failed border claimsAs each day in US detention passes, Markens Appolon can feel the life he had dreamed of slipping away.The 25-year-old fled Haiti to escape the rampant gang violence that upended his university studies in economics, and planned to join family in Montreal. Continue reading…
‘I don’t have a life’: man sent to France in ‘one in, one out’ refugee scheme tells of return to UK
by Diane Taylor on May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am
Exclusive: ‘Desperate’ man, in hiding after returning in a lorry, says he knows of 18 others from scheme who live in Britain covertlyAn asylum seeker sent from the UK back to France under the “one in, one out” scheme has covertly returned to Britain and is now in hiding, the Guardian has learned.In the first interview with a one in, one out returnee living under the radar in the UK, the man told the Guardian his situation was “desperate”. Continue reading…
UK’s ‘anxious generation’ of young people struggling to adapt to workplace
by Geraldine McKelvie on May 23, 2026 at 10:55 am
Former Labour health secretary Alan Milburn says firms must offer more flexibility and mental health supportAn “anxious generation” of young people is struggling to adapt to the outdated world of work, according to the government’s jobs adviser.Alan Milburn, a former Labour health secretary, will say this week in a report that businesses must adapt by offering more flexibility and mental health support for young people to stave off an “economic catastrophe.” Continue reading…
FA concerned England World Cup training ground lacks privacy after spygate scandal
by David Hytner on May 23, 2026 at 10:54 am
FA will try to erect fences around Kansas City baseEthan Nwaneri among quartet called up to trainingThe Football Association is worried England’s World Cup training ground in Kansas City lacks privacy and will try to erect protective fences to guard against the team being spied on by rivals.The English game is in the grip of the spygate scandal, which has led to Southampton being expelled from Saturday’s Championship playoff final for illegally surveilling the training sessions of their opponents, and the FA will not take any chances when England arrive at their World Cup base on 13 June. Continue reading…
UK needs ‘national consensus’ over rejoining EU, David Miliband says
by Donna Ferguson on May 23, 2026 at 10:26 am
Ex-foreign secretary urges reset at ‘higher dosage’ after officials revealed to have pitched single market for goodsBritain needs a “national consensus” about rejoining the European Union, David Miliband has said, in response to revelations that the UK government pitched the creation of a single market for goods with the EU to the bloc.The former foreign secretary, who is now president of the International Rescue Committee, said he thought the UK needed a reset of its relations with the EU at “a much higher dosage” than the government was planning. Continue reading…
SpaceX rocket bursts into flames during Indian Ocean landing – video
on May 23, 2026 at 10:20 am
SpaceX launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet on a test flight on Friday. It was an upgraded version of the spacecraft Nasa is counting on to land astronauts on the moon. It blasted off from the southern tip of Texas, carrying 20 mock Starlink satellites that were released midway through the hour-long flight that stretched halfway around the world. Despite some engine trouble, the spacecraft reached its final destination in the Indian Ocean where it erupted into flames on impact. The fire was not unexpected, according to SpaceXSpaceX launches its biggest rocket yet in test flight from Texas Continue reading…
Pope meets families whose loved ones’ deaths were linked to mafia toxic waste
by Associated Press in Acerra on May 23, 2026 at 10:11 am
Pontiff visits ‘Land of Fires’ where dumping, burial and burning of waste has caused rise in cancer and other illnessesPope Leo has met Italian families whose loved ones have died or have cancer as a result of illegal toxic dumping linked to a multi-billion-euro criminal racket run by the mafia.Leo’s visit to the Terra dei Fuochi, or Land of Fires, near Naples, came on the eve of the 11th anniversary of Pope Francis’ big ecological encyclical, Laudato Si (Praised Be), and indicates Leo’s commitment to carry on his predecessor’s environmental agenda. Continue reading…
Liana Finck on shrinkflation coming for public transport – cartoon
by Liana Finck on May 23, 2026 at 10:00 am
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Young country diary: We walked to the mountains but they were on fire
on May 23, 2026 at 10:00 am
Mourne Mountains, County Down: At first it didn’t seem like much so we carried on, but then it got worse – we could hear the flames across the valleyIt all started at around half past 10. We were at Hen, Cock and Pigeon Rock which is a good route with views of the Mourne mountains and the sea. We were walking up a path when we saw smoke in the distance. It wasn’t very much so we kept going. It has been unusually dry here, and the top grass was crispy, with squelchy mud underneath. We saw tadpoles in a puddle, but the puddle seemed small.As we were going up one of the mountains, we saw how much smoke there really was. Soon after that we could see a ring of flames. We weren’t close, but and we could hear it across the valley. The smoke was starting to block out the sun. Continue reading…
by Grace Holliday on May 23, 2026 at 10:00 am
The South African photographer says this image of his ‘soulmate’ evokes feelings of sadness and longing in himArya the great dane was two years old when this image was taken. She was at home in Pretoria, South Africa, with Johan Van Aarde and three other dogs. “It was May 2021, which is our winter season,” van Aarde says. “The courtyard doors that lead to our pool would usually be open, but as the sun and the moon exchanged places and we started getting cosy inside, I closed them.”That evening, as he prepared dinner, Van Aarde noticed Arya sitting on the sofa, gazing into the distance. “It was as if she was contemplating time and memory, admiring the reflection of the moon on the pool,” he says. “Great danes are majestic creatures with gentle souls who communicate their thoughts with their facial expressions – and, oh boy, do they tell a story.” Continue reading…
by Maya Yang on May 23, 2026 at 10:00 am
Experts warn about the risks of cave diving without proper training, planning and specialised equipment after deaths in Vaavu atollThe diving tragedy in the Maldives – which claimed the lives of four Italian divers inside an underwater cave, followed by the death of a Maldivian navy diver – has renewed warnings from experts about the risks of cave diving without proper training, planning and specialised equipment.On Thursday, the Divers Alert Network (DAN), which coordinated the complex search and recovery operation at the Dhekunu Kandu dive site in Vaavu atoll, announced all the divers’ dead bodies had been recovered. Continue reading…
by Ben Knight on May 23, 2026 at 10:00 am
Earlier this year, the city was hit by its longest power cut since the second world war. But were those responsible eco-terrorists, agents of the far-right, or even Russian proxies?Sebastian Brandt, chief technician of the Immanuel hospital in the leafy, affluent Wannsee district of Berlin, guessed something was wrong as soon as he opened the window of his home and smelled diesel. It was 3 January, a freezing Saturday morning, and luckily the hospital opposite had relatively few patients on this post-holiday weekend. As he looked out, the diesel fumes told him that the emergency generator – a huge, deafening, decades-old machine in the basement – had kicked in. That meant the hospital was no longer getting power from the grid. And that meant Brandt was not going to have a quiet weekend.Although an emergency generator keeps a hospital running, it has its limitations. Surgical procedures have to be cancelled, and though generators are tested regularly, no one can be certain what will happen when they are kept running for days on end. The generator tank in the Immanuel hospital contained about 3,000 litres of diesel, and Brandt had calculated it would burn about 550 litres a day; when the grid operator informed the hospital that the outage might last until the end of the following week, Brandt was quickly dispatched to fetch more diesel from the nearest petrol station that was still on the grid. Meanwhile, he’d heard that a neighbouring hospice was going to move its patients to the hospital, too. Continue reading…
Donald Trump’s revenge tour against Republican dissenters is in full swing. Will it backfire?
by David Smith in Washington on May 23, 2026 at 10:00 am
With razor-thin majorities in Congress, the US president needs the votes of the very people whose careers he has destroyedAs Abba’s Dancing Queen played, Donald Trump walked across a lawn featuring cornhole, oversized Connect Four, a ferris wheel and a food tent offering short ribs, mac and cheese and apple pie. Members of Congress and their families had come for the annual White House picnic. But not every member of Congress.Missing the fun was Thomas Massie, a longtime thorn in the US president’s side. Massie was at home in Kentucky, suffering a primary election defeat that made him the latest victim of Trump’s revenge tour. “We won the Massie thing,” the president told guests at the picnic on Tuesday evening. “He was a bad guy. He deserves to lose.” Continue reading…
Opinion: How the perimenopause movement is hurting women
by Torie Bosch on May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am
“There’s a whole industry that seems to have sprung up”: Two experts on the people profiting from the rise of the perimenopause movement.
by Tara Bannow on May 22, 2026 at 5:19 pm
The Trump administration disclosed plans to reduce state directed payments even more, setting up a probable showdown with provider groups.
STAT+: EU and US advisers split over AstraZeneca breast cancer drug
by Meghana Keshavan on May 22, 2026 at 1:40 pm
Merck-Kelun ADC outperforms Keytruda in trial, a closely watched Parkinson’s drug fails, and more biotech news from The Readout
by Ed Silverman on May 22, 2026 at 1:29 pm
Biogen and Denali said their experimental Parkinson’s therapy failed to slow the degenerative brain disorder in a randomized trial
A CDC page on mpox caught in political crosshairs
by Theresa Gaffney on May 22, 2026 at 1:14 pm
Seed oil panic, how STIs spread, and more health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: Longevity startup Retro Biosciences says latest fundraising values it at $1.8 billion
by Allison DeAngelis on May 22, 2026 at 11:00 am
Retro Biosciences, the longevity startup backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has raised more money at a $1.8 billion valuation, it announced Friday.
A federal office of men’s health has never been closer, yet it’s likely still years away
by Annalisa Merelli on May 22, 2026 at 10:00 am
Supporters worry that a men’s health office created by the Trump administration risks being dismantled by a future Democratic president
STAT+: Genentech is soliciting research that can be used to blunt pharma reforms in Washington
by Ed Silverman on May 22, 2026 at 8:30 am
How a pharma company is soliciting research that can be used to blunt pharma proposed reforms in Washington.
Opinion: Check-in and intake at the doctor’s office are perfect for AI
by Risa Jampel on May 22, 2026 at 8:30 am
This skeptic of AI in medicine sees one place where it could be valuable.
Opinion: The seed oil panic is hurting my cardiac patients
by Cole Hanson on May 22, 2026 at 8:30 am
“My patients are replacing olive oil with beef tallow, even if they don’t tell me during cardiac rehab,” writes a clinical dietitian.
Mass General Brigham says it is saving more lives. Some doctors aren’t so sure.
by Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe on May 22, 2026 at 2:27 am
The company behind the analytics, Vizient, touts MGH’s increasing hospice enrollment to improved mortality performance.
STAT+: Closely watched experimental Parkinson’s drug fails key clinical trial
by Jason Mast and Matthew Herper on May 21, 2026 at 11:39 pm
Biogen and Denali Therapeutics said a closely watched experimental therapy for Parkinson’s disease failed to slow the degenerative brain disorder in a randomized trial.
STAT+: 3 burning questions senators had for the NIH director
by Anil Oza on May 21, 2026 at 9:06 pm
Besides showing skepticism on the budget, senators grilled the NIH director about a leadership vacuum, two viral outbreaks, and the pace of funding.
STAT+: Merck-Kelun lung cancer drug cut risk of tumor progression by 65%, ASCO abstract shows
by Adam Feuerstein on May 21, 2026 at 9:00 pm
A type of targeted chemotherapy developed by China-based Kelun-Biotech and licensed to Merck cut the risk of tumor progression by 65% in patients with lung cancer, according to Phase 3…
Guarding biotech from China and big bets in longevity
by Allison DeAngelis, Elaine Chen, and Adam Feuerstein on May 21, 2026 at 6:53 pm
On this week’s episode of “The Readout LOUD,” the hosts discuss STAT’s Breakthrough Summit West, where powerful leaders from health care and science rubbed shoulders. They share some of the…
STAT+: RFK Jr.’s screen time warning
by John Wilkerson on May 21, 2026 at 4:43 pm
RFK Jr. is urging limits on how much screen time kids get, in a new government advisory.
STAT+: Immunovant shares surge on arthritis trial data
by Meghana Keshavan on May 21, 2026 at 4:27 pm
Trial results for Lilly’s “triple-G” drug, FDA’s leadership purge leaves chaos, and more biotech news from The Readout
STAT+: Acting head of NIH’s infectious disease institute reported to have stepped down
by Helen Branswell and Anil Oza on May 21, 2026 at 2:48 pm
Jeffery Taubenberger, the acting head of the NIAID, the NIH’s infectious disease institute, is reported to have stepped down.
STAT+: Elevance executive ordered to testify in Medicare Advantage fraud case
by Bob Herman on May 21, 2026 at 2:33 pm
The DOJ alleges Elevance fraudulently billed the government for inaccurate medical diagnoses.
Senate committee questions NIH director on 2027 budget
by Anil Oza on May 21, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Watch as NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya is questioned by the Senate Appropriations Committee this morning on President Trump’s budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year.
by Robert Pearlman on May 23, 2026 at 11:30 am
“Two astronauts whose careers embody excellence, leadership, and service.”
by Johnny Sturgeon, Inside Climate News on May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am
A formal petition to the US government calls for sanctions on Chinese seafood imports.
by Stephen Clark on May 22, 2026 at 10:50 pm
“This capability is not common for satellites conducting typical missions.”
by Beth Mole on May 22, 2026 at 10:24 pm
Ebola outbreak risk level increased as deaths reach 177 with nearly 750 cases.
by Scharon Harding on May 22, 2026 at 9:42 pm
Google tells Ars it fixed the first-gen Chromecast bug.
by Jon Brodkin on May 22, 2026 at 9:10 pm
FCC seeks opinions on whether ABC show’s decisions are “based on newsworthiness.”
by Jeremy Hsu on May 22, 2026 at 7:39 pm
Workaround flouts law that bans NTSB disclosures of cockpit audio recordings.
by Jennifer Ouellette on May 22, 2026 at 7:02 pm
“There’s a brighter future. All we need to do is take it.”
by Jon Brodkin on May 22, 2026 at 6:43 pm
Law enforcement intercepted VPN traffic, seized domains, and arrested its operator.
by Jennifer Ouellette on May 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm
The plot is predictable, the fight scenes are meh, but you can’t beat the charm of that little green Grogu.
by Dan Goodin on May 22, 2026 at 6:13 pm
Critics note a lack of factual support in lawsuit filed by US Senate candidate.
by Robert Pearlman on May 22, 2026 at 5:59 pm
What went up cannot all come down (for museum display).
by Scharon Harding on May 22, 2026 at 5:48 pm
Two additional marketing companies will also pay $25,000 each.
by John Timmer on May 22, 2026 at 5:22 pm
The first data from 2026 seem to indicate that last year was an oddity.
by Ashley Belanger on May 22, 2026 at 4:51 pm
Trump delays AI safety testing EO, claiming it would be an innovation “blocker.”
by Kyle Orland on May 22, 2026 at 4:24 pm
Keep the charging puck’s exposed pins far away from anything metal.
by Eric Berger on May 22, 2026 at 2:28 pm
“It is imperative to concentrate resources towards the highest priority objectives.”
by Kyle Orland on May 22, 2026 at 2:05 pm
Steven Rosenbaum explains how inaccurate quotes got into his book The Future of Truth.
by Beth Mole on May 22, 2026 at 11:30 am
Doctors are angry and alarmed that preventive care could go the way of vaccines.
by Eric Berger on May 22, 2026 at 11:20 am
All eyes on South Texas for the latest Starship test flight.
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on May 21, 2026 at 6:52 pm
In Norway’s highest mountains, experts are scouring perilous terrain for pieces of the past, long stored in mint condition in ice patches. As temperatures rise across the world, glacial archaeologists must find the emerging artifacts before they degrade forever
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on May 15, 2026 at 11:30 am
Researchers are tracing the brain and body’s response to aesthetic expression in search of a scientific value to art
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Pregnancy Changes Mothers’ Brains. These Recent Discoveries Are Showing Us How
on May 9, 2026 at 12:23 am
“Baby brain” isn’t the deficit it’s stereotyped to be, research suggests. Neural adaptations during pregnancy can prime soon-to-be-moms to become more attuned to their children and enhance social cognition
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on May 7, 2026 at 8:07 pm
Researchers around the planet grew up watching documentaries hosted by the English broadcaster and naturalist, which sparked their love of the natural world. Now, their discoveries become tributes to his legacy
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on May 6, 2026 at 11:30 am
Wolf-dog hybrids are growing far more common in Italy, raising scientists’ concerns for the future of the wolves
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on April 29, 2026 at 11:30 am
Survivors have a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease, pain, insomnia, psychosocial distress and new cancers. Many, patient advocates say, are not receiving adequate long-term care
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on April 24, 2026 at 3:42 pm
Pesticides, habitat loss and climate change have taken their toll on the beloved insects. But the experts working with them still find hope for their future
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Camera Traps Reveal Iberian Lynxes Soaking Their Prey, a First-Ever Discovery Among Carnivores
on April 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Scientists speculate that the wild cats are trying to improve hydration or ease their cubs’ transition to solid food. The finding points to resilience in one of the world’s most endangered felines
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on April 16, 2026 at 11:00 am
Intensifying wildfires across the continent are spewing air pollution, putting human health at risk, particularly Americans living with chronic illnesses
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on April 15, 2026 at 11:30 am
From preserved plants to T. rex, the material found in these Late Cretaceous rocks has resulted in countless breakthroughs for paleontologists
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on April 9, 2026 at 2:02 pm
As the historic lunar flyby comes to a close, space companies and nations around the world are also shooting for the moon. Upcoming landings aim to change the landscape of space exploration
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Hear From a Wildlife Photographer’s Dramatic Glimpse Into the Dwindling World of the Cascade Red Fox
on April 9, 2026 at 10:15 am
Gretchen Kay Stuart has chronicled the work of a small team of biologists who are trying to keep a little known and breathtakingly beautiful endangered species from disappearing
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Earth’s Smells Are Disappearing Because of Climate Change, and It’s a Vast Cultural Loss
on April 8, 2026 at 12:57 pm
A triple threat of pollution, extinction and warming temperatures is altering the way the planet smells. Scientists are only beginning to understand the stakes for humans
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on April 7, 2026 at 11:00 am
In Los Angeles, scientists are delighted to decode one of the richest fossil records on Earth
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The Endangered Proboscis Monkey Is Easily Identifiable By One Physical Trait: Its Supersized Schnoz
on April 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm
When you see this primate’s nose, you know you’re in Borneo, where efforts are underway to restore its habitat
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Purple Martins Rely on Human ‘Landlords’ to Provide Nest Boxes Each Spring. Can That Dynamic Last?
on April 3, 2026 at 12:33 pm
The large swallows have nested alongside human settlements for centuries. Now, the birds’ breeding success depends on caretakers who are beginning to age out of the role
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on April 2, 2026 at 4:38 pm
Wednesday evening, a human mission to the moon lifted off for the first time in more than 50 years. These 13 photographs capture what it was like to experience the moment
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on March 31, 2026 at 11:00 am
Even the scientists who study the animals rarely see them except on camera. But Gretchen Kay Stuart spent a season documenting them up close
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Was Spinosaurus Really a ‘Hell Heron’? Digging Into the Star of Netflix’s ‘The Dinosaurs’
on March 30, 2026 at 11:30 am
With an incredible sail and heavy bones that might have acted as ballast, Spinosaurus seems primed for snatching fish. The creature has long captivated the public, from its early mysteries to the recent discovery of a new species
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on March 27, 2026 at 11:30 am
A new experiment is testing the commercial success of fish traps in Washington and Oregon. Even as some conservationists embrace the technique, its return has reopened old wounds among local fishers
California: 40,000 people ordered to evacuate over chemical leak fears
by Roque Planas on May 23, 2026 at 6:46 am
Authorities in Orange county say tank holding methyl methacrylate ‘actively in crisis’ and urge residents to leaveAuthorities in Orange county, California have ordered the evacuation of 40,000 people over concerns about a chemical leak that threatened to spill or explode.The problem arose on Thursday at a facility owned by GKN Aerospace in the town of Garden Grove, where a storage tank holding methyl methacrylate began off-gassing and threatened to fail. The chemical, which is highly flammable, is used to fabricate resins and plastics. Continue reading…
Multimedia arts project wins Sycamore Gap tree commission after public vote
by Sundus Abdi on May 23, 2026 at 5:00 am
‘Living archive’ will mark loss of Northumberland landmark with storytelling, sound and sculpture using saved woodA new artwork will transform preserved wood from the felled Sycamore Gap tree into a “living archive” after a public vote.The community arts charity Helix Arts and George King Architects were named winners of the vote on Saturday, after being shortlisted for a National Trust commission in March. Continue reading…
The Guardian view on Britain’s coming energy shock: mini-measures won’t suffice | Editorial
by Editorial on May 22, 2026 at 4:59 pm
Consumer giveaways may soften the blow from the the war on Iran. But Britain’s vulnerability demands deeper state intervention and a faster transitionRachel Reeves’s announcement of a series of cost of living measures this week shows a government trying to prove it still has agency and relevance. The VAT cuts on summer attractions such as theme parks and soft-play centres, free bus rides for the under-16s in England and reduced import tariffs on food are politically useful, but they do not fundamentally alter the UK’s exposure to imported energy shocks. This is a mini-budget, with the emphasis on the mini. The inflationary impact of the Iran crisis, however, will be substantial. That is why the chancellor is moving into crisis-management mode with industrial resilience funds and thinly veiled threats to tax profiteers. But it is unlikely to be enough.The repercussions from the closure of the strait of Hormuz are reviving the need for more radical state fiscal intervention. Ms Reeves moved pre-emptively because the energy regulator is next week expected to announce that energy bills are likely to rise by £209 to £1,850 a year for a typical dual-fuel household from July. That is an increase of 13% on the current £1,641 annual bill. It will be a direct hit to household disposable incomes – and Labour’s central political claim that the cost of living crisis is easing on its watch. Worse may still be to come. If households absorb a summer rise in bills and then face costs rising again before winter, the government risks a return to the levels of financial anxiety felt after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading…
Why an immense marine heatwave off the US west coast has alarmed scientists
by Eric Holthaus on May 22, 2026 at 1:00 pm
What does a surge in ocean temperatures, compounded with El Niño, bode for the summer?An enormous marine heatwave off the US west coast is ringing alarm bells among ocean and atmospheric scientists as new data shows its ecological and environmental effects are intensifying.The unusual area of warm water has persisted since peaking in size during September 2025 and still stretches thousands of miles from the California coastline – more than halfway across the Pacific – affecting a vast triangle-shaped region of oceanic habitats from Hawaii to British Columbia and southward to Mexico. Continue reading…
‘We will not survive’: jailing of Daria Egereva highlights plight of Russia’s Indigenous people
by Damien Gayle Environment correspondent on May 22, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Authorities are cracking down on rights activists fighting for Indigenous people threatened by authoritarianism, extractivism and climate breakdownThe operation began at 9am Moscow time, but took place across all of Russia’s 11 time zones. Almost simultaneously, agents of the federal security service (FSB) raided the homes and workplaces of 17 Indigenous rights activists.Officers carried out searches, confiscated laptops and phones, and arrested and interrogated activists about participation in international forums. Most were let go; many have since left the country. Others remain in Russia, but will no longer speak up. Continue reading…
Number of air conditioned UK homes doubles to more than 4m in three years
by Zoe Wood Consumer affairs correspondent on May 22, 2026 at 9:00 am
Greater working from home and hot summer temperatures believed to be driving increase in ownershipAn estimated 4m homes in the UK now have air conditioning, double the figure from three years ago as Britons complain of “unliveable” conditions during high temperatures.Portable units with power ratings around 1kW are slightly more common than the more powerful built-in versions that can guzzle 2.7kW of power – more than an electric oven. Continue reading…
The week in wildlife: a lurking leopard, a lucky fox and a wily coyote
by Joanna Ruck on May 22, 2026 at 7:00 am
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading…
Sea foam may look sinister but it is mostly harmless and natural
by David Hambling on May 22, 2026 at 5:00 am
Phenomenon, often seen around Britain’s coast at this time of year, is caused by a combination of algae and weatherAt this time of year a sinister-looking substance can often be sighted around Britain’s coast: a frothy foam piled up along the shoreline or appearing in long ribbons offshore. People sometimes assume this foam is the result of pollution or sewage dumping. In fact it is a common natural phenomenon produced by a combination of algae and weather.Sea algae start to grow in April as conditions warm. The most common sort, phaeocystis, is not toxic and forms part of the marine food chain. When the algal bloom dies it leaves a brown scum of organic material with surfactant properties, which, like soap, lowers the surface tension of the water. Continue reading…
by Graham Readfearn on May 21, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Climate change denial has become untenable yet Hanson’s party digs in – with conspiracy theories, cherrypicking and claims that are easy to refuteFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs the populist rightwing One Nation surges in the polls, its position on climate change is fixed firmly on the denial of decades of evidence showing the planet, and Australia, are getting hotter.The science linking the burning of fossil fuels to rising temperatures is 130 years old and, as the evidence has stacked up, Australians are feeling it with increasing weather extremes. Continue reading…
Trump’s EPA to roll back refrigerant rule for grocery stores in push it claims will lower prices
by Associated Press on May 21, 2026 at 2:34 pm
EPA is loosening Biden-era rule that requires US businesses to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipmentThe Trump administration is set to loosen a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment, in what officials say is a push to lower grocery costs.The head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin, said the Biden-era rule imposes costly restrictions that limit the type of refrigerants US businesses and families can use. Continue reading…
Torrential rain and floods kill at least 25 people in southern and central China – video report
on May 21, 2026 at 1:50 pm
Tens of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes, with heavy rain expected to continue across southern and central parts of the country – including Jiangxi, Anhui, Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong and Hainan provinces – with a high risk of further landslides and flash floods Continue reading…
by Matthew Pearce on May 21, 2026 at 5:01 am
A new exhibition, Jurassic Oceans, showcases the fearsome creatures that lurked below the surface – and offers a stark warning about the impact of warming waters on marine ecosystems todayDeep in the bowels of the Natural History Museum, Kate Whittington is standing in front of the skeleton of a 23ft plesiosaur, one of prehistoric Earth’s most fearsome marine reptiles, explaining how it would eat us for dinner, were it still around today.“Its long neck allowed its head to get a head start on its body,” says the museum’s exhibition and interpretation manager. “So it could sneak up on prey and grab it [with its mouth] before its body and flippers created a disturbance in the water.” Continue reading…
Young Americans demand court halt Trump’s biggest rollbacks of pollution protections
by Dharna Noor on May 20, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Suit says administration is impinging on rights to life and liberty by worsening planet-warming and toxic pollutionEva v Goliath: the 20-year-old climate activist taking on Trump and the fossil fuel industryEighteen American youth are demanding that a court immediately halt the Trump administration’s repeal of the scientific finding underpinning virtually all US climate regulations.The plaintiffs sued the Trump administration in February days after officials revoked the 2009 endangerment finding, which found that greenhouse gas pollution threatens public health and welfare. Filed in the Washington DC circuit court of appeals Venner v EPA alleges that the move infringes upon rights guaranteed by the US constitution, including to religious freedom, life and liberty. Continue reading…
San Francisco turns to AI to save whales from ship strikes as deaths soar
by Associated Press on May 20, 2026 at 6:43 pm
Climate change is pushing starving grey whales to San Francisco Bay, where ship strikes led to 40% of 21 deathsFerries, cargo ships and tankers cut through choppy waters in the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday as a whale surfaced nearby, its spout barely visible against the white caps. Until now, whales could easily go unnoticed by mariners, but an AI-powered detection network launched this week is designed to track them day and night.The system, called WhaleSpotter, scans the bay around the clock for whale blows and heat signatures up to 2 nautical miles away, alerting mariners to slow down or reroute when whales are nearby. Continue reading…
Eva v Goliath: the 20-year-old climate activist taking on Trump and the fossil fuel industry
by Dharna Noor in Livingston, Montana, with photographs by Will Warasila on May 20, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Young Americans are suing the president for violating rights with executive orders that fuel the climate crisisYoung Americans demand court halt Trump’s biggest rollbacks of pollution protectionsEva Lighthiser was at a dorm party on her Colorado college campus last month when she had to call it an early night.“I said, ‘Hey, I’ve got to go to bed, I’m flying out to Portland tomorrow,’ and then of course follow-up questions get raised,” she said. “I’m like, ‘Well, it’s a lot to explain.’” Continue reading…
by Clare Press on May 20, 2026 at 8:52 am
Sustainability promised to change the industry. With Shein reportedly acquiring Everlane, and Allbirds pivotting from eco sneakers to AI, it seems that promise was mostly marketingIt was always about the money, wasn’t it? For a while there, it seemed like the execs opining sustainability is not a trend, it’s the future actually meant it. But when yet another global brand drops its net zero goals or stops talking about DEI, you do wonder. Recent headlines include Stella McCartney adulterating her eco gloss with a sustainable capsule collection for H&M – don’t worry, she’s just “infiltrating from within” – and Lululemon being investigated for Pfas. The letdowns keep coming.Now the internet is reeling from a report that Shein plans to acquire Everlane, the San Francisco-based sustainable basics brand built on “radical transparency”. Shein is the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant epitomising murky supply chains and crazy-cheap landfill fashion. They release up to 10,000 styles a day, and have been making headlines of their own over secrecy and alleged links to forced Uyghur labour. Continue reading…
Collecting pollen can be as exhausting for bees as flight take-off, study shows
by Matthew Pearce on May 20, 2026 at 8:41 am
‘Floral buzzing’, the vibrations bees use to shake pollen loose from flowers, takes more energy than previously thoughtBees use as much energy collecting pollen through “floral buzzing” as they do taking off in flight, a study shows.Scientists have found the vibrations bumblebees use to shake pollen loose from flowers are among the most exhausting behaviours they perform, forcing bees to “carefully choose” which flowers are worth visiting. Continue reading…
Aerial footage shows California brush fire spreading across Simi Valley – video
on May 19, 2026 at 4:46 pm
A fast-growing brush fire that started on Monday morning in southern California has prompted evacuation orders for thousands of people and damaged at least one home.The Sandy fire was reported just after 10am in Simi Valley, a city in Ventura county about 30 miles north-west of Los Angeles. The blaze spread to more than 1,300 acres by its second day. Several neighbourhoods in nearby northern LA were put under evacuation warnings. Under an evacuation warning, residents are not required to leave immediately but are encouraged to be alert and be prepared to leave if conditions worsenFast-growing southern California brush fire prompts evacuation orders Continue reading…
High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found off coast of southern England
by Daniel Shailer on May 19, 2026 at 6:00 am
Study of Channel finds levels of toxic Pfas in Solent at 13 times safe limits in some places, with much coming from treated sewageScientists have found high levels of toxic Pfas, or “forever chemicals”, in soil, water and throughout the marine food chain in the UK’s Solent strait, including at protected environmental sites, according to a new study.In some samples, pollution was 13 times the safe threshold for coastal waters. Others, which were below legal limits for individual chemicals, failed tests for combined toxicity. Continue reading…
Trump officials plan to repeal limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
by Tom Perkins on May 18, 2026 at 8:19 pm
EPA outlines effort to kill Biden-era rules as critics condemn RFK Jr and Lee Zeldin’s ‘hocus pocus’The Trump administration has announced a plan to kill Biden-era drinking water limits on four Pfas “forever chemicals”, and to delay the implementation of standards for two other compounds.The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing two separate rules to delay and rescind the limits. The rules must go through an approval process that can take several years, and almost certainly will be challenged in court. Continue reading…
by Tom Wooldridge on May 22, 2026 at 10:00 am
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by Alan Manning on May 21, 2026 at 10:00 am
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by Ron Po on May 19, 2026 at 10:00 am
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by Aeon Video on May 18, 2026 at 10:01 am
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by Steve Nadis on May 18, 2026 at 10:00 am
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by Emily Herring on May 15, 2026 at 10:00 am
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by Attiya Waris on May 14, 2026 at 10:00 am
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by James Dinneen on May 12, 2026 at 10:00 am
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by Niklas Serning & Nina Lyon on May 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
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by Carissa Véliz on May 8, 2026 at 10:00 am
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by Kiran Kumbhar on May 7, 2026 at 10:00 am
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by Charles Foster on May 5, 2026 at 10:00 am
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