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by Damien Pine on September 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Scientists blasted diamonds with lasers to get the best measurement of the mineral’s melting point yet. The new, more accurate numbers could help improve fusion experiments and studies of giant planets.
AI trained to ‘think’ like human pathologists may be better at spotting cancer
by Niba @NotesByNiba on September 12, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Researchers trained AI on how expert pathologists look for signs of cancer in patient samples, improving the algorithm’s effectiveness.
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ review
by Zane Landers on September 12, 2026 at 11:00 am
A sharp, wide-field and genuinely portable 130mm reflector whose phone-guided pointing makes star-hopping optional, offering stunning views of the solar system and brighter deep-sky objects.
Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the sun?
by olivia.maule@futurenet.com (Olivia Maule) on September 12, 2026 at 9:00 am
Despite being farther from the sun, Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system, and the reason has little to do with proximity to a star.
‘Oddly shaped rock’ unearthed in California turns out to be ‘immaculate’ mastodon molar
by sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sascha Pare) on September 11, 2026 at 6:11 pm
A field survey in San Mateo County, California, has revealed the fossilized tooth of an adult Pacific mastodon, an ice-age giant that was probably native to the West Coast.
by sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sascha Pare) on September 11, 2026 at 5:32 pm
Researchers have examined how weakening currents in the Atlantic Ocean could impact global agriculture — and the results are concerning.
‘Maybe that is how Transformers started’: Readers react to the possibility of AI becoming self-aware
by Kenna Hughes-Castleberry on September 11, 2026 at 5:07 pm
Could AI become conscious? Live Science readers revealed their thoughts about this technological possibility.
by Harry Baker on September 11, 2026 at 3:29 pm
Researchers propose that tiny technological remnants left over from extinct alien civilizations could have landed on the moon after traveling through interstellar space. It may not take long to find them, the team claims.
Brain shrinkage tied to aging ‘pauses’ as a woman nears menopause, study finds
by Theresa Sullivan Barger on September 11, 2026 at 11:00 am
A new study looked at gray matter in the brain during puberty, pregnancy and menopause, finding distinct changes at different life stages.
Swarovski CL Companion compact binocular review
by Kimberley Lane on September 11, 2026 at 11:00 am
The Swarovski CL Companion binoculars have been given a 2026 upgrade. We got our hands on both the 8×30 and 10×30 models to see if this new version is worth buying.
by Tom Metcalfe on September 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
The largest Viking Age silver hoard ever found in Finland was unearthed by a metal detectorist north of Helsinki.
by Nicoletta Lanese on September 11, 2026 at 9:00 am
Live Science spoke with Dr. Emmanuel Mignot, director of the Stanford Center for Narcolepsy and co-winner of a coveted Lasker Award.
Infectious diseases will seed new ground as the planet warms — here’s where they’ll spread
by Stephanie Pappas on September 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Climate change will increase our exposure to myriad infections, from tick-borne diseases to drug-resistant bacterial infections.
by RJ Mackenzie on September 10, 2026 at 2:30 pm
A huge analysis probes the genetics of personality, finding that the trait is much less straightforward than physical attributes like eye color.
Mercury may have shrunk much more than we thought, new study hints
by Elizabeth Howell on September 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Mercury may be shrinking much faster than we thought — and that could reveal new clues about its violent origins.
by Alan Bradley on September 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm
IBM and NASA have partnered to create the Lunar Foundation Model, a new AI capable of processing decades of lunar data so we can more accurately map the moon’s surface.
Canon RF 20mm f/1.4L VCM review: Wide, bright and built for the dark
by Kimberley Lane on September 10, 2026 at 11:00 am
With a bright f/1.4 aperture and wide field of view, this L-series prime lens is aimed at photographers who regularly shoot in low light
by Jamie Carter on September 10, 2026 at 10:00 am
Generally mild weather and increasing hours of darkness make September a great month for observing, and this year, there’s a particularly busy sky.
by Nicoletta Lanese on September 9, 2026 at 9:47 pm
The Lasker Foundation has announced the winners of its 2026 awards for basic medical research, clinical science and public service.
Watch the first-ever footage of a rare deep-sea squid in the northeastern Pacific
by Patrick Pester on September 9, 2026 at 7:58 pm
A rare sighting of a bigfin squid near an underwater mountain off California is the first confirmed live observation of the bizarre animal in the northeastern Pacific, researchers say.
Ditching bonds for bitcoin: How crypto can tackle the AI-heavy portfolio dilemma
by Jamie Crawley on September 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Bitcoin Suisse says rising AI investment, government debt and weakening stock-bond diversification strengthen the case for adding bitcoin to traditional portfolios.
Ripple stablecoin chief sees $13 trillion corporate treasury opportunity for RLUSD
by Krisztian Sandor on September 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Payments and capital markets are driving growth for Ripple’s $2.4 billion digital dollar as it looks to bring RLUSD to Europe under MiCA, the firm’s Jack McDonald said.
Staked ether should be seen as the benchmark of the decentralized economy
by Ryan Haczynski on September 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm
The yield-generating asset has a special place in the digital asset investor’s portfolio, argues GlobalStake’s Ryan Haczynski.
Bitcoin activity, passports exposed after Revolut falls for fake government request
by Shaurya Malwa on September 12, 2026 at 10:11 am
Passports, selfies and home addresses were also handed over after the digital bank treated a fraudulent request as legitimate, but no customer funds were lost.
Robinhood CEO says companies shouldn’t get veto over stock tokens in AMC feud
by Helene Braun on September 11, 2026 at 11:47 pm
In a post on Friday, Vlad Tenev said securities issuers should control shareholder rights, but not separate products that track their publicly traded shares.
The legal drama of imprisoned Sam Bankman-Fried is waiting on its last act
by Jesse Hamilton on September 11, 2026 at 5:12 pm
The fallen leader of the former top exchange FTX is looking for answers from the U.S. Supreme Court.
With Fed rate hike all but assured, here’s how markets might react
by Helene Braun on September 11, 2026 at 3:45 pm
Traders could look past an expected Fed hike and weigh what higher rates are signaling about the economy.
India’s richest state is exploring tokenizing its own assets to fund new infrastructure
by Omkar Godbole on September 11, 2026 at 3:17 pm
Maharashtra is drafting a policy to tokenize the state’s assets, including the electricity transmission infrastructure.
Metaplanet cuts executive reward pool by 41%, extinguishes $220 million in value
by James Van Straten on September 11, 2026 at 1:46 pm
The bitcoin treasury firm cut the potential Series 10 share pool to 188.2 million.
Zodia Custody CEO Julian Sawyer steps down, becomes adviser
by Will Canny on September 11, 2026 at 1:32 pm
Sawyer will become a strategic adviser rather than take the helm of Zodia Solutions, as previously announced.
Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, setting up possible Fed rate hike
by James Van Straten on September 11, 2026 at 12:32 pm
The August CPI report had taken on outsized importance after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh two weeks ago suggested the central bank may have to act if inflation doesn’t soon slow.
Rising yields, oil prices leave bitcoin vulnerable ahead of U.S. inflation report
by Francisco Rodrigues on September 11, 2026 at 11:20 am
Your day-ahead look for Sept. 11, 2026
Live updates: Bitcoin gives up early gains, with markets moving to price in multiple rate hikes
by Shaurya Malwa on September 11, 2026 at 11:04 am
Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, but the yearly pace of 2.4% was in line and the slowest rate since early 2021.
Bitcoin recovers toward $77,300 as zcash leverage unwinds
by Oliver Knight on September 11, 2026 at 10:50 am
Bitcoin rose 0.7% since midnight UTC to around $77,200, and 68 of the CoinDesk 100 constituents gained, though the index remains 1.4% lower over 24 hours.
Bitcoin pulls back as another golden cross fails to deliver
by James Van Straten on September 11, 2026 at 10:13 am
Bitcoin’s golden cross may support the longer-term outlook, but history suggests much of the upside often occurs before the signal appears.
Kalshi wants 24/7 Tesla and Nvidia perps as Wall Street fights over who regulates them
by Shaurya Malwa on September 11, 2026 at 6:17 am
The prediction-market operator plans to seek U.S. approval for about 60 stock and ETF perps, taking one of crypto’s biggest trading products into equities.
India starts tokenizing $620 billion corporate bond market with digital rupee settlement
by Shaurya Malwa on September 11, 2026 at 5:13 am
SEBI’s Demat 2.0 pilot turns corporate bonds into digital tokens and settles payment through the RBI’s wholesale digital rupee, with secondary trading and retail access expected in later phases.
Bitcoin below $77,000, Zcash leads losses as traders bet on a Fed rate hike
by Shaurya Malwa on September 11, 2026 at 4:46 am
Ninety-five of the CoinDesk 100 fell over the past 24 hours, and bitcoin has shed more than 5% on the week.
Ripple puts AI agents inside its $1 billion corporate treasury bet
by Shaurya Malwa on September 11, 2026 at 4:25 am
The software can monitor cash, risk and forecasts and suggest financial moves, but humans still have to approve every action.
New Clarity Act text tweaks DeFi, credit union provisions, but road ahead for bill remains murky
by Nikhilesh De on September 10, 2026 at 8:21 pm
The Clarity Act needs 60 votes when the Senate returns from its recess next week. Republicans circulated a fresh draft on Thursday ahead of the vote.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 11, 2026 at 9:22 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin’s ‘Unusual Mix’: Bearish Inflation Print, Bullish Buyback Failure A new CoinShares report said bitcoin’s price could be hurt in the short-term but benefit in the long-term. This post Bitcoin’s ‘Unusual Mix’: Bearish Inflation Print, Bullish Buyback Failure first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 11, 2026 at 9:13 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Blockstream Tells Hackers To Return Remaining Bitcoin Stolen in Liquid Theft White hat hackers targeted Blocksteam’s Liquid sidechain, taking over 4,000 bitcoins. They want to keep some of the bitcoins as a reward. Blockstream isn’t happy. This post Blockstream Tells Hackers To Return Remaining Bitcoin Stolen in Liquid Theft first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by […]
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 11, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Italy’s Second Biggest Bank UniCredit Is Weighting up Crypto Custody: Report UniCredit is working on crypto custody as other European banks work on digital asset services. This post Italy’s Second Biggest Bank UniCredit Is Weighting up Crypto Custody: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 11, 2026 at 5:28 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Government Defeated as Lords Back UK Digital Assets Strategy The act would force the UK Treasury to consult a strategy for the regulation of cryptoassets, stablecoins, tokenized securities and digital financial infrastructure. This post Government Defeated as Lords Back UK Digital Assets Strategy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 11, 2026 at 3:46 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Spikes, Shrugs off Hot US Inflation Data The price of bitcoin is up, despite the fact that an interest rate hike could be just around the corner. This post Bitcoin Price Spikes, Shrugs off Hot US Inflation Data first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 10, 2026 at 10:24 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Ringleader of $245M Crypto Theft Pleads Guilty The 22-year-old criminal ringleader led one of the biggest bitcoin heists in U.S. history. This post Ringleader of $245M Crypto Theft Pleads Guilty first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 10, 2026 at 9:28 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Trezor Reveals Another Data Breach After Scammers Target Marketing Platform Users of the bitcoin hardware wallet were targeted with phishing attacks. This post Trezor Reveals Another Data Breach After Scammers Target Marketing Platform first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 10, 2026 at 8:23 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Updated Crypto Clarity Act Starts Circulating Days Before Key Vote A new draft of the long-awaited bill has been circulated by Senate Republicans. This post Updated Crypto Clarity Act Starts Circulating Days Before Key Vote first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 10, 2026 at 5:05 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Nasdaq Invests $100M in Kraken Parent Company: Report The deal between Kraken and Nasdaq will help build infrastructure for tokenization, according to a Bloomberg report. This post Nasdaq Invests $100M in Kraken Parent Company: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 10, 2026 at 4:31 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Suffers On Renewed US-Iran Fighting Bitcoin has stumbled on tensions flaring up in the Middle East again. This post Bitcoin Suffers On Renewed US-Iran Fighting first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
Earth From Orbit Is Unpredictable and Messy. Could ‘Liquid’ AI Clear the View?
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 12, 2026 at 12:27 pm
Monitoring Earth from above is a messy, inconsistent business. Clouds can block a satellite view, the angle of the Sun can create huge shadows, and orbital paths might not take a system across the same general area for weeks. That inconsistency is hard to deal with for traditional software, and can even confuse standard deep learning algorithms. But, according to a new review paper by researchers […]
A New Design For A Plasma Engine Fuels On Only Thin Air
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 12, 2026 at 12:10 pm
Choosing what orbit to put a satellite in always comes with trade-offs. When it comes to Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO), between 100-450 km, there are distinct advantages. Remote sensing cameras can take better pictures, comms and radar require less power, and atmospheric drag will automatically clean up dead satellites. But there’s also a cost – air friction requires any satellite in this orbit […]
Venus Moon Would Have Been Doomed From The Start, Says New Paper
by Bruce Dorminey (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/bruce) on September 12, 2026 at 1:45 am
Venus likely never had a moon and even if it did, it would have soon been torn asunder by the planet’s own gravity, says prominent planetary astrophysicist.
Dense Galaxies Are Carving Out A Bubble in the Early Universe
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 11, 2026 at 10:51 pm
Light could only travel freely in the Universe after cosmic reionization. Before that, neutral hydrogen stopped photons from travelling. The JWST has found evidence of an overdensity of galaxies carving out a bubble of reionization. Is this how it all started?
How Big Can The Universe’s First Starbursts Get?
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 11, 2026 at 2:19 pm
As our telescopes have improved and we’ve been able to peer farther back in time, we’ve begun finding more fascinating features of the universe. But one thing we definitely haven’t found yet is Population III (Pop III) stars. These were the earliest stars in the universe, formed completely from pristine hydrogen and helium, with no “metals” (i.e. elements heavier than those two) […]
What’s Carving Active Gullies on Mars? It’s Not Water
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 11, 2026 at 1:12 pm
Scientists were shocked when they received the first images of Martian gullies. They were even more shocked as those gullies appeared to change over time. Their similarities to gullies seen on Earth were uncanny, but all of Earth’s gullies are formed by the water run-off, and Martian is too cold and has too sparse an atmosphere to have liquid water on its surface. Whatever has been causing […]
NASA’s Next Great Observatory Could Spot Oceans on Distant Worlds
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 11, 2026 at 10:49 am
We’ve found over 5,500 exoplanets so far. Dozens of them have been in the habitable zone of their parent stars, where, at least in theory, they could host an ocean. But we’ve never definitively found a liquid ocean on another planet. A new paper from researchers Eleanor Cornish and Tyler Robinson of the University of Arizona, available in pre-print on arXiv and submitted to the Astrophysical […]
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on September 10, 2026 at 11:38 pm
The eROSITA Consortium has issued the survey’s second data release (DR2), nearly doubling the previously known eROSITA X-ray sources to two million.
Unexplained Gamma-Rays from the Galactic Center Could be from Self-Annihilating Dark Matter
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 10, 2026 at 7:56 pm
Over a decade ago, the Fermi satellite detected an excess of gamma-ray emissions in the galactic center. Potential explanations included Sgr. A*, the Milky Way’s SMBH, pulsars, and even self-annihilating dark matter. There’s no clear answer yet, since the region is so difficult to observe. But recent research shows that dark matter can’t be ruled out.
A New Surface Atlas of Phobos Will Help JAXA’s MMX Mission Collect its Samples
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 10, 2026 at 5:27 pm
JAXA’s Martian Moon eXploration (MMX) will be on its way to Mars and Phobos next month. It will collect samples from Phobos and return them to Earth. A new morphodynamic atlas of the small moon will help scientists collect and understand the samples.
JWST Ruled Out Finding Tiny Moons Around An Exoplanet – That’s Great News
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 10, 2026 at 2:42 pm
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has opened up many wonders of the cosmos to scientists since it began its science operations a few years ago. But one thing that it hasn’t done is find an “exomoon”. These, as yet still theoretical, moons orbit exoplanets in other star systems, and JWST was supposed to find a plethora of them. However, so far it has found precisely none. It seems the […]
Ancient Swedish Goths Had Surprisingly Accurate Calendars
by Bruce Dorminey (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/bruce) on September 10, 2026 at 8:37 am
Ancient Swedish pagans had surprisingly accurate calendars and the ability to measure phases of the Moon to an incredible precision.
New Revelations About the Origin of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on September 10, 2026 at 2:24 am
UK astronomers have uncovered new clues about the origin of 3I/Atlas – only the third known object from beyond our Solar System ever spotted in our cosmic neighbourhood.
New Research Says that Early Galaxies Could be Sending us Neutrinos
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on September 10, 2026 at 12:22 am
Those “Little Red Dots” discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope, galaxies that existed during the very early Universe, could be sending neutrino particles that are reaching us today.
Astronomers Unmask a Supernova Impostor
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 9, 2026 at 7:39 pm
Astronomers observe faint light signals from stellar objects, study it intently, and try to understand what’s behind these signals. In one case, the signals they detected masqueraded as an imminent supernova explosion. But more observations revealed a different reality.
Widespread Turbulence is Upsetting Star Formation in Stephan’s Quintet
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 9, 2026 at 4:55 pm
Stephan’s Quintet contains the most well-studied compact galaxy group. Japanese researchers have mapped star forming gas in the Quintet, along with its turbulence. The results show that the Quintet is an evolved group of interacting galaxies where gas struggles to settle down and form stars. Even where gas is concentrated, turbulence from interactions throttles star formation.
by Brian Koberlein (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/brian) on September 9, 2026 at 3:11 pm
Astronomers have long searched for Dyson spheres as a sign of advanced alien civilizations. But if an alien civilization is dependent on advanced computing, we may be better served by looking for a Slysh halo.
Tiny Salt Crevices Could Act As Miniature “Greenhouses” For Martian Microbes
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 9, 2026 at 1:26 pm
We’ve been searching for life on Mars for a long time now, but so far we’ve come up empty. The fundamental problem is a Catch-22 of two of the key ingredients for life. Life as we know it needs liquid water and reasonable temperatures, both of which are available on Mars, but hardly ever at the same time. But a new paper from lead author Anna Bognar and her team at ELTE Eötvös Loránd […]
BepiColombo Successfully Begins Its Final Descent To Mercury
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 9, 2026 at 12:13 pm
The latest mission to the innermost planet in the solar system hit a milestone last week. After an eight year journey, BepiColombo finally separated from its propulsion stage to set itself up for an orbital insertion to Mercury. Taking place on September 3rd, the separation, which is part of a much longer series of logistical steps over the next few months, seemed to go without a hitch. But […]
Next-Gen Gravitational Wave Detectors Could Spot the First Black Holes
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 9, 2026 at 11:28 am
A few hundred million years after the Big Bang, the first stars ignited – literally the “let there be light” moment for the universe. Now known to astronomers as Population III, or Pop III, stars, these giants were very different from the stars we know today. They were formed out of pristine hydrogen and helium, with almost no “metal” (i.e. other elements) holding them back. They were […]
Andrew Huberman’s 7 Hacks for Sound Sleep, Less Stress and Better Health
by Rachel Cosma on September 12, 2026 at 1:00 am
We know the things we should be doing to improve our health, but we don’t always know why they’re good for us. On his popular podcast, neuroscientist and Stanford professor Andrew Huberman, PhD, explores the why behind today’s latest health solutions. And with his new book Protocols, he’s created a one-stop guide to the research-backed
Taylor Jenkins Reid says Evelyn Hugo Team Is ‘Taking It Very Seriously’
by Carissa Mosness on September 12, 2026 at 12:30 am
One of the most anticipated book-to-screen adaptations in recent years is Taylor Jenkins Reid’s The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, which has been a bestseller for years. It’s been in the works for four years, and Taylor Jenkins Reid has thoughts about it, but there still isn’t a release date. Below, we break down what
Min Jin Lee Reveals 6 Books She’ll Never Forget (Exclusive)
by Carissa Mosness on September 12, 2026 at 12:00 am
Bestselling author Min Jin Lee is opening up about her favorite books. As part of her collaboration with Spotify, the music app that also offers hundreds of audiobooks, the Pachinko author is exclusively revealing the books that have inspired her with Woman’s World. The list ranges from one that made her want to be a
TJ Maxx Sells the Dreamiest Dark Academia Decor Under $30
by strotter on September 11, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Do you often wish you could curl up with your favorite book inside the library of an old mansion? Then the dark academia style may be right for you! With the right pieces, you can turn any room into a mysterious and cozy setting that feels straight out of a novel. If you’re looking for
5 New Spicy Dark Romance Books to Heat Up Your Fall TBR
by Carissa Mosness on September 11, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Dark romance isn’t for the faint of heart—and that’s exactly the appeal. This subgenre thrives on anti-heroes, dangerous power dynamics and relationships that ignite under pressure, like mafia bosses who’d burn the world down for the women they love, forced marriages that turn into obsession and enemies who can’t decide whether to destroy each other
Gabrielle Union, 53, on the Love-Scene Hot Flash That Left Her Sweating (Exclusive)
by Cailey Griffin on September 11, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Whether playing an ambitious broadcast journalist juggling career, family, love and the pursuit of motherhood in Being Mary Jane or the fashionable and confident captain of an East Compton high school cheer team in Bring It On, award-winning actress Gabrielle Union, 53, is no stranger to playing empowering characters. And she’s living life just as
Our 10 Picks From Goodreads’ Most-Read Books List
by Carissa Mosness on September 11, 2026 at 9:30 pm
There are only three months left in the year, which means time is running out on your Goodreads reading challenge—but don’t panic just yet. The popular reading app just released one of its most useful lists of the year: the the one that highlights books readers have actually been finishing in 2026—books so compelling you
‘Lonesome Dove’ Rides Again on Netflix: Inside Larry McMurtry’s Beloved Novel
by Ed Gross on September 11, 2026 at 9:00 pm
More than four decades after Larry McMurtry sent two aging Texas Rangers on one last great adventure, Lonesome Dove is heading back to television with Netflix officially ordering a new series based on the beloved 1985 Western novel. But for book lovers, the bigger story may be the novel that inspired it in the first
Dollar Tree’s $7 Fall Merchandise Finds Are Too Cozy to Pass Up
by Julianne MacNeill on September 11, 2026 at 8:30 pm
Filling your home with cozy fall items is one of the best parts of a new season—and you don’t have to spend a fortune to do it. Dollar Tree is packed with seasonal goodies, from cozy blankets and festive pillows to Halloween décor and more. We rounded up the coziest Dollar Tree fall merchandise finds
Alice Hoffman Shares Her All-Time Favorite Book Picks
by Carissa Mosness on September 11, 2026 at 7:26 pm
Ever wonder what a woman who writes about witches, curses and generations of magic likes to curl up with herself? As it turns out, Alice Hoffman is just as big a book lover as the millions of fans who’ve made Practical Magic a classic. Over the years, the author has shared some of her favorite
by Yeganeh Torbati on September 12, 2026 at 5:26 pm
Iran and its allies now hold sway over two key oil shipping routes, and Tehran is setting the stage for a diplomatic win that could enhance its stature.
by Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Luke Broadwater on September 12, 2026 at 5:21 pm
The United States has been officially neutral on an issue that was a source of decades of violence in Northern Ireland until a 1998 peace deal.
by Saeed Al-Batati, Shuaib Almosawa and Somini Sengupta on September 12, 2026 at 5:16 pm
Hunger and disease have tormented Yemen for years. Now, fighting between the Saudi-backed government and Iran-backed Houthis is pushing it to the brink.
by Ismaeel Naar and Aaron Boxerman on September 12, 2026 at 4:43 pm
A drone attack from Iraq forced Saudi Arabia to close its East-West pipeline, the kingdom said, threatening a key workaround to Iran’s Persian Gulf blockade.
by Aie Balagtas See and Lynsey Chutel on September 12, 2026 at 4:08 pm
Rescuers were still searching for victims days after a fire broke out on the June Aster en route to a popular tourist site. At least 43 people survived.
by David Pierson and Alex Travelli on September 12, 2026 at 3:47 pm
Even so, finding unity among the loose grouping of emerging economies will be difficult as the war in the Middle East strains their own interests.
by Megan Specia on September 12, 2026 at 2:33 pm
As the U.S. president heads to his Doonbeg hotel for the Irish Open, locals expressed both appreciation for the resort’s economic benefits and opposition to his politics.
by Hannah Beech and Sajal Pradhan on September 12, 2026 at 1:53 pm
Rescuers clawing through a hydropower tunnel clogged with mud, water and rock have found a pocket of air near where six workers are believed to be trapped.
by Jonathan Wolfe on September 12, 2026 at 12:47 pm
A strategic location on the Red Sea afforded the city centuries of trading dominance — and makes it a coveted target in today’s fighting in the Middle East.
by Ana Ionova and Edward Wong on September 12, 2026 at 10:48 am
Officials say the Trump administration is blocking some of Brazil’s efforts to expand cooperation on fighting transnational crime.
by Ruth Maclean on September 12, 2026 at 10:46 am
International agencies and foreign donors have long driven campaigns to defeat diseases like Ebola. Dr. Jean Kaseya, the head of the Africa C.D.C., wants to change that.
by Ian Austen on September 12, 2026 at 10:00 am
Canadians back his tough stance on trade with the U.S. An expert says that support gives him little incentive to reopen talks soon.
by Zimasa Matiwane on September 12, 2026 at 9:14 am
As anti-immigrant sentiment and vigilante violence fuel outrage across the continent, some fans abroad are rejecting South African performers.
by Jancee Dunn on September 12, 2026 at 9:08 am
Are there everyday activities that you can turn into a walk?
by Abdi Latif Dahir and Daniel Berehulak on September 12, 2026 at 7:18 am
The Lebanese city of Tyre, one of the oldest metropolises in the world, has been left scarred.
by Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno on September 12, 2026 at 12:59 am
A journalist, he was the first Japanese person to enter space, joining a Soviet crew as part of a spectacular $35 million ratings stunt in 1990.
by Genevieve Glatsky on September 12, 2026 at 12:37 am
The plan — quickly challenged by a local court — came days after Colombia’s president and the U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, discussed stronger measures against drug trafficking.
by David Pierson, Yeganeh Torbati, Valerie Hopkins and Tiffany May on September 12, 2026 at 12:04 am
The leaders of China, Russia, India, Iran and other nations in the BRICS club gather in New Delhi this weekend, but wars and soaring energy prices divide them.
by Adam Rasgon, Shuaib Almosawa, Saeed Al-Batati and Pranav Baskar on September 11, 2026 at 10:22 pm
The militia captured the island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a choke point for trade. Saudi Arabia also announced it had shut down a critical oil pipeline after a drone attack launched from Iraq.
by Josephine de La Bruyère on September 11, 2026 at 7:47 pm
In nearly five decades in politics, Ms. Bonino wielded outsize influence on Italian discourse, helping erode the political sway of the Catholic Church.
Remember Tupac Shakur? His case was invoked in Trinidad & Tobago PM murder probe but why?
on September 12, 2026 at 5:16 pm
Remember Tupac Shakur? His case was invoked in Trinidad & Tobago PM murder probe but why?Tupac Shakur was killed on the fateful night of September 7, 1996. Decades passed, and it was not legally established who was behind his killing on the streets of Las Vegas.Until 2023, Duane “Keefe D”…
Inside Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky’s new life as first-time parents
on September 12, 2026 at 3:36 pm
Inside Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky’s new life as first-time parentsLady Gaga and her fiancé Michael Polansky are said to be enjoying every moment of parenthood.The couple welcomed their first baby together secretly and entered new chapter as parents. Now, insiders have revealed that Gaga…
Dakota Johnson’s mom shares anti-Trump message for American voters
on September 12, 2026 at 3:26 pm
Hollywood actress Melanie Griffith on Saturday shared a political message on her Instagram Stories, urging people to vote against Donald Trump in November’s mid-term elections.The message shared by Dakota Johnson’s mother, read, “Extremist MAGA Republicans have declared war on American voters. We…
What Drake did not reveal about ‘Fear of Missing Out’ short film announcement
on September 12, 2026 at 2:31 pm
What Drake did not reveal about ‘Fear of Missing Out’ short film announcementJust days before the actual reveal, Drake dropped another tease about what his Fear of Missing Out project would be.According to the rapper, the FOMO will be “a not-so-short film directed and scored by the…
Royal expert discloses Princess Eugenie, Beatrice’s ties with Andrew
on September 12, 2026 at 2:20 pm
Princess Eugenie is reportedly keeping a distance from her ‘errant’ father AndrewA royal expert has reflected on Princess Beatrice and Eugenie’s relationship with their father former Duke of York Andrew amid the controversy surrounding him and Sarah Ferguson.Speaking to the Daily…
Luke Evans gets candid about crush on surprising A-list actor
on September 12, 2026 at 1:26 pm
Luke Evans gets candid about crush on surprising A-list actorLuke Evans used to have a crush on Harrison Ford.The Party star, who lives in Lisbon with his partner, revealed he was “in love” with Harrison when he was younger.When asked who was his childhood crush, Luke told The…
Celine Dion gets ‘intense’ for fresh comeback
on September 12, 2026 at 12:28 pm
Celine Dion gets ‘intense’ for fresh comebackCeline Dion got doctors on standby for “successful” comeback.Celine is set to perform 16 shows back-to-back from September 12 to October 17 at Paris La Défense Arena, marking her stage comeback after a six-year gap.For…
Robert Pattinson announces break from acting after working ‘nonstop’
on September 12, 2026 at 12:13 pm
Robert Pattinson announces break from acting after working ‘nonstop’ Robert Pattinson is planning to take a holiday after a non-stop year of working.The Twilight actor, who is currently in London until the end of the year filming The Batman sequel, has revealed in an interview…
Gary Oldman makes clear prediction about new ‘Harry Potter’ show while comparing it to film series
on September 12, 2026 at 11:59 am
Gary Oldman makes clear prediction about new ‘Harry Potter’ show while comparing it to film seriesThe Harry Potter book series can be perceived as a tome. Undoubtedly, when they had to be adapted for a film, it was a tall task.Nonetheless, it happened. However, in the process, several character…
Pink admits loneliness after speaking against Macklemore
on September 12, 2026 at 11:44 am
Pink admits loneliness after speaking against MacklemorePink claims she is feeling “lonely” after slamming Macklemore for being pro-Palestine.The Thrift Shop singer hit headlines when he took to the stage to open Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium last…
Sebastian Stan hypes up ‘The Batman Part II’ with unique comparison
on September 12, 2026 at 11:26 am
Sebastian Stan hypes up ‘The Batman Part II’ with unique comparison Sebastian Stan has compared The Batman Part II to The Godfather sequel.The 44-year-old actor is reportedly playing Harvey Dent in Matt Reeves’ upcoming movie and he is excited for fans to see the film.He…
Alesha Dixon to host the new season of The Voice UK?
on September 12, 2026 at 10:57 am
Alesha Dixon to host the new season of The Voice UK?Alesha Dixon is all set to host the new season of The Voice UK.As per the ITV, the 47-year-old star will host the singing show with Stacey Solomon.”Alesha Dixon and Stacey Solomon take the reins as hosts for Series 15,” ITV confirmed in…
Andrew Garfield shares life-changing advice he received from late Heath Ledger
on September 12, 2026 at 10:06 am
Andrew Garfield shares life-changing advice he received from late Heath LedgerAndrew Garfield has shared the life-changing advice he received from the late star Heath Ledger.The 43-year-old actor recently sat down with popular American host Zainab Jiwa for an interview and discussed his journey,…
Luke Evans reveals what Timy Curry was like in his final days
on September 12, 2026 at 8:53 am
Luke Evans reveals what Timy Curry was like in his final daysLuke Evans has opened up about the touching letter he sent to Timy Curry just before his death.For those unaware, the 47-year-old actor took on the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter for his Broadway debut—the same character Timy played in…
King Charles ‘confused’ as Prince Harry ‘continues to push for conflict’
on September 12, 2026 at 8:36 am
King Charles ‘confused’ as Prince Harry ‘continues to push for conflict’ King Charles “can’t understand why Harry continues to push for conflict” as the father and son have reportedly been in touch over the phone, an insider claimed.While there had been…
Helen Mirren details ‘boring’ time on ‘MobLand’ set with Pierce Brosnan
on September 12, 2026 at 7:22 am
Helen Mirren details ‘boring’ time on ‘MobLand’ set with Pierce BrosnanDame Helen Mirren has revealed that it is “really quiet and boring” behind the scenes with MobLand co-star Pierce Brosnan when they are not filming.The award-winning actress stars in the…
‘Peaky Blinders’ gets exciting update as Cillian Murphy takes on producer role
on September 12, 2026 at 7:08 am
‘Peaky Blinders’ gets exciting update as Cillian Murphy takes on producer roleThe Cillian Murphy-led masterpiece, Peaky Blinders, has grown from being a BBC series to a worldwide phenomenon on Neflix.It has a total of six seasons, several television awards and, in 2025, the premiere of…
Theo James starrer ‘The Gentlemen’ season 2 suffers major setback
on September 12, 2026 at 6:32 am
Theo James starrer ‘The Gentlemen’ season 2 suffers major setback The Gentlemen season 2 has seen a decline in its UK audience compared with the Netflix crime drama’s first season, according to official viewing figures.The second season of Guy Ritchie’s series…
Jordyn Woods shares rare insight into married life with Karl-Anthony Towns
on September 12, 2026 at 5:41 am
Jordyn Woods shares rare insight into married life with Karl-Anthony TownsJordyn Woods has shared a rare insight into her married life with Karl-Anthony Towns.Speaking to E! News at the Daily Front Row’s Fashion Media Awards on Friday, the 28-year-old model said that she’s still soaking in the…
Naomi Watts declares ‘villian era’ of her career
on September 12, 2026 at 5:31 am
Naomi Watts declares ‘villian era’ of her careerNaomi Watts has entered her “villain era.”The 57-year-old actress plays Hermine Ryan, a housewife hiding her past as a Nazi concentration camp guard, in The Housewife, the new Ben Shirinian-directed drama film, and Naomi has admitted to…
STAT+: Breast cancer pill from AstraZeneca misses mark in pivotal trial
by Andrew Joseph on September 12, 2026 at 7:09 am
A pill from AstraZeneca failed to improve outcomes in closely watched breast cancer study, a result that could limit the use of the medicine.
STAT+: Scholar Rock wins FDA approval for first drug to target SMA muscle loss
by Jonathan Wosen on September 11, 2026 at 11:30 pm
A late-stage clinical trial found that, when combined with an SMN2-targeting drug, Isembyld caused young patients’ motor skills to improve after a year.
STAT+: Pharma wins a battle over the cost of wastewater treatment in Europe
by Ed Silverman on September 11, 2026 at 10:17 pm
An E.U. AG recommended annulling part of a directive that requires drugmakers to finance 80% of the costs of wastewater treatment.
U.S. officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown
by Associated Press on September 11, 2026 at 4:35 pm
The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history is over, U.S. health officials said, but questions remain over its origin.
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
by Ed Silverman on September 11, 2026 at 3:13 pm
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
Medicaid will let states use ‘tiers’ to determine medical frailty
by Isabella Cueto on September 11, 2026 at 3:10 pm
New Medicaid rules use allow use of tiers to determine work exemptions. Advocates fear complex guidelines could cause patients to lose insurance.
by Ed Silverman on September 11, 2026 at 1:56 pm
Novartis investors are stepping up scrutiny of the company’s dealmaking after setbacks to drugs it acquired through mergers and acquisitions
STAT+: Cancer drug shortages keep disrupting patient care
by Meghana Keshavan on September 11, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Platinum chemotherapy’s long-term effects, surprising heart failure drug failures, and more biotech news from The Readout
Boycott launched against American Diabetes Association includes journal
by Chelsea Cirruzzo, Helen Branswell,and Elizabeth Cooney on September 11, 2026 at 11:43 am
Trump’s $500 Obamacare promise, childhood cancer treatment with long-term risks, and more health news
Opinion: I’m a public health communications consultant. Pro-vaccine advocacy needs more fun
by Adam Zimmerman on September 11, 2026 at 8:30 am
“Somewhere along the way, we forgot how to celebrate vaccines,” writes public health communications consultant Adam Zimmerman.
STAT+: An AI tool aims to catch harder-to-detect heart attacks in EKGs
by Katie Palmer on September 11, 2026 at 8:30 am
A newly approved AI tool can scan EKGs for severe heart attacks and, the company says, for rarer patterns indicating blocked arteries.
by Raja Flores on September 11, 2026 at 8:30 am
“For thousands of families, the Sept. 11 attack did not end when the fires were extinguished. It simply changed form,” writes Raja Flores.
STAT+: Novartis, Novo Nordisk drug failures will likely ‘pop a hole in the balloon’ of the field
by Allison DeAngelis and Adam Feuerstein on September 11, 2026 at 8:30 am
The back-to-back failures of cardiovascular drugs from Novartis and Novo Nordisk made headlines. They could also have a chilling effect across the industry.
STAT+: Right before midterms, Trump dangles $500 refunds for select ACA enrollees
by Bob Herman and Tara Bannow on September 10, 2026 at 7:57 pm
The legal basis for the $500 checks, and who would get them, isn’t entirely clear.
Platinum-based chemotherapy in childhood causes mutations that age the liver
by Annalisa Merelli on September 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Platinum chemotherapy aged the liver cells of treated children, making them look more like adult liver cells and possibly raising the long-term risk of new tumors
Why two promising heart drugs flopped and what’s next
by Adam Feuerstein, Elaine Chen,and Allison DeAngelis on September 10, 2026 at 5:29 pm
This week on “The Readout LOUD” podcast: Two experimental drugs were heralded as the next era in heart disease treatment — why did they fail?
STAT+: The gifts from pharma companies that keep on giving
by Ed Silverman on September 10, 2026 at 4:47 pm
There has been rancorous debate over doctors accepting free gifts and speaking fees from pharma companies. That doesn’t mean doctors have reconsidered.
STAT+: Can AI save rural health care?
by John Wilkerson on September 10, 2026 at 2:53 pm
Nominees for top federal health roles to face Congress, and Trump officials are betting on AI to help save rural health care.
STAT+: FDA expands Bayer lung cancer drug approval
by Meghana Keshavan on September 10, 2026 at 1:36 pm
UniQure readout tests durability of benefits, an AI effort to manage heart failure, and more biotech news from The Readout
by Ed Silverman on September 10, 2026 at 1:09 pm
A major Novartis shareholder has called for a shake-up of the drugmaker’s board after its shares suffered a record fall following trial setbacks
by Timothy B. Lee on September 12, 2026 at 11:00 am
Unitree might be the world’s most important robotics company.
by Stephen Clark on September 11, 2026 at 11:34 pm
“Dedicated launch is pretty essential for us for most of our missions.”
by Chris Lee on September 11, 2026 at 9:41 pm
Simple games gain rich strategies in the face of noise.
by Beth Mole on September 11, 2026 at 9:14 pm
The strain lurking in the inflatable structure was hypervirulent.
by John Timmer on September 11, 2026 at 8:32 pm
The Department of Energy declared an “emergency” when none existed.
by Jon Brodkin on September 11, 2026 at 7:34 pm
“I didn’t know that AI could hallucinate facts,” New Mexico defense lawyer says.
by Jennifer Ouellette on September 11, 2026 at 6:49 pm
Analysis revealed seed proteins from sesame and moringa, which held religious and symbolic significance.
by Jeremy Hsu on September 11, 2026 at 6:22 pm
Renewables pledge won’t change the Oracle and OpenAI data center’s use of gas.
by Eric Berger on September 11, 2026 at 4:20 pm
NASA asks US states to show them the money.
by Zehra Munir, Financial Times on September 11, 2026 at 1:02 pm
Some dangerous biology looks much like legitimate research, complicating AI safeguards.
by Dan Goodin on September 11, 2026 at 11:30 am
Simplicity—combined with the difficulty of getting stuff done—makes ClickFix ideal.
by Jacek Krywko on September 11, 2026 at 11:20 am
Experiment put atoms in a superposition of trajectories to find out.
by Stephen Clark on September 11, 2026 at 11:00 am
ULA is preparing to resume launching the Vulcan rocket in the coming weeks.
by Eric Berger on September 11, 2026 at 11:00 am
“We felt like now is the time to pour gas on that fire.”
by Beth Mole on September 10, 2026 at 10:16 pm
Laptops don’t usually get hot enough to burn—but they can still be harmful.
by Jon Brodkin on September 10, 2026 at 8:55 pm
Judge tosses lawsuits, says plaintiffs didn’t allege any real privacy violation.
by Stephen Clark on September 10, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Europe is looking inward, and perhaps to China, as the White House tries to cancel some NASA partnerships.
by Ryan Whitwam on September 10, 2026 at 6:41 pm
App support is slim right now, but Google says more are coming.
by Ashley Belanger on September 10, 2026 at 6:14 pm
“Bankruptcy cannot become the new land grab for AI.”
by Matt von Hippel on September 10, 2026 at 5:54 pm
The trick from Next Generation would be even more effective in real life.
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on September 9, 2026 at 6:28 pm
Experts say the peptide craze is part of a broader phenomenon, as patients look beyond the regulated health system to address problems that doctors have struggled to treat
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on September 2, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The first thing you’re likely to notice is the blue bill. But beyond appearances, the duck has an exciting story to tell about conservation and recovery
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on September 2, 2026 at 11:30 am
Scientists are realizing that turtles, lizards and crocodilians communicate vocally more than they once thought
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on August 28, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Before they become sandy souvenirs, the baubles in the bubbles of the shoreline serve as a veritable fortress for creatures like clams, mussels and conchs
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on August 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The sport’s hard-court surfaces can reach some 30 degrees hotter than the surrounding air. With elite players suffering heat illness on the world stage, athletes are following personalized cooling plans
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on August 25, 2026 at 11:00 am
Meet the team that closely monitors the playful canines, which need help to form diverse packs and stop their numbers from dwindling
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on August 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Pluto is now the most well known of the outer worlds beyond Neptune—and the darling of the solar system
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on August 18, 2026 at 4:00 pm
The idea that universes evolve like organisms sat on the fringes of theoretical physics for decades. Then, a Substack post and a 2022 find by the James Webb Space Telescope boosted the concept
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on August 14, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The dolphin-like marine mammals returned to San Francisco Bay in 2008 after a decades-long absence from the area. Scientists took the rare opportunity to closely observe their behavior, and what they uncovered might help at-risk porpoise populations
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on August 11, 2026 at 12:30 pm
The drug, paired with intensive psychological support, may loosen the rigid patterns of thought associated with the eating disorder, scientists say—but they caution that it is not a magic cure
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on August 10, 2026 at 2:11 pm
The four astronauts who rounded Earth’s natural satellite in April got an extremely rare view of the dark lunar disk blocking out the sun. Researchers say the observations provide unique scientific value for understanding our star’s mysteries
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on August 7, 2026 at 7:15 pm
For 20 years, the National Geographic photographer has showcased Earth’s animals in a series of striking images that make even the tiniest creatures look immense
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on August 6, 2026 at 7:32 pm
A recent mapping study examines places in northwestern Africa where coastal ecosystems overlap with surf breaks, highlighting areas that could support recreation, the environment and local economies, if protected
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on August 5, 2026 at 7:13 pm
The work challenges the assumption that all life descended from one free-living cell. Instead, it suggests that two microbial lineages, the bacteria and archaea, evolved independently from a primordial, nonliving ancestor
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on July 31, 2026 at 10:33 pm
A century ago, resident wolves were eliminated from the park. In 1995, biologists brought them back, marking a historic reintroduction of a top carnivore
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on July 28, 2026 at 8:40 pm
Ever since that first daguerreotype on a light-sensitive metal plate, eclipse observations have continued to unveil the star’s corona and bring people together to experience the solar system’s majesty
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on July 27, 2026 at 6:22 pm
By cannibalizing their siblings in the womb or avoiding meat-eating pliosaurs, fearsome carnivores like the megalodon ballooned to proportions that would dwarf any shark alive today
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on July 21, 2026 at 4:48 pm
In a recent study, researchers dated a historic lahar called the Electron Mudflow to the summer of 1507, establishing a way to determine when past geologic events around the Puget Sound occurred
by Mariam Sabri on September 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
The fathers of Islamic science hold lessons for students: breadth over specialisation, and never let constraints get in the way- by Mariam SabriRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on September 10, 2026 at 10:01 am
Can we test for AI consciousness when we don’t understand our own? Getting into John Searle’s ‘Chinese room’ experiment- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Katherine Harvey on September 10, 2026 at 10:00 am
Saffron and ostrich liver were prescribed but so were exercise, gardens, animals, socialising, and music- by Katherine HarveyRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on September 9, 2026 at 10:01 am
Indigenous knowledge and art overwrite colonial cartography to correct the historical record in Central Australia- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Alison Bashford on September 8, 2026 at 10:00 am
Physicians reject palmistry as nonsense. But reading the creases of our palms for hidden meaning is what doctors have always done- by Alison BashfordRead on Aeon
The planet is… up to something
by Aeon Video on September 7, 2026 at 10:01 am
An astronaut’s image of Earth from the 2026 lunar flyby reveals not our profound smallness but our growing significance- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Shawn Miller on September 7, 2026 at 10:00 am
A century ago, the Pan-American road promised a new era of fraternity between the two continents. Did it succeed?- by Shawn MillerRead on Aeon
by Les Coleman on September 4, 2026 at 10:00 am
Neoliberal policies have hollowed out democracies and spawned unchecked oligarchs. Grasping their structure points to a fix- by Les ColemanRead on Aeon
by Siobhan Unwin & Kathryne Ford on September 3, 2026 at 10:00 am
Hans Christian Andersen’s tantrum in Charles Dickens’s garden was a case of ‘too muchness’, emotions bursting past respectability- by Siobhan Unwin & Kathryne FordRead on Aeon
by Justin Neuman on September 1, 2026 at 10:00 am
We are most human when we play freely, imaginatively, pointlessly. Gamification risks atrophying that most precious capacity- by Justin NeumanRead on Aeon
by Peter A Coclanis on August 31, 2026 at 10:00 am
The nation’s water is secure, but its food is another matter: lessons from the city-state in efficiency versus self-sufficiency- by Peter A CoclanisRead on Aeon
by Sarah Berg on August 21, 2026 at 10:00 am
From childhood, women are trained to restrict their appetite. And there’s a huge, hidden, cognitive price to pay for it- by Sarah BergRead on Aeon
A vocabulary for the future: touch
by Aeon Video on August 20, 2026 at 10:01 am
A mesmerising blend of words and images make touch a doorway into the deepest questions in physics and philosophy- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Eliran Arazi on August 20, 2026 at 10:00 am
The Andoque of the Amazon know what we have forgotten: the forest’s most beautiful creatures are also its most dangerous- by Eliran AraziRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on August 19, 2026 at 10:01 am
The sorrows and redemptions of visitors who mailed their ‘souvenirs’ back to Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Geertje Bol on August 18, 2026 at 10:00 am
Early feminists like Mary Astell and Catharine Macaulay refused their male peers’ advice to remain polite in debate. Why?- by Geertje BolRead on Aeon
The World Famous Gopher Hole Museum
by Aeon Video on August 17, 2026 at 10:01 am
In this bittersweet portrait of a farm town in Canada, taxidermied gophers preserve a place that no longer exists- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Ella Browning on August 17, 2026 at 10:00 am
The lives that slither and scurry beneath the soil’s surface are vital for ecological health: now we can listen in to them- by Ella BrowningRead on Aeon
by Consuelo Araos on August 14, 2026 at 10:00 am
The self-built homes of Santiago are precarious and ever changing. They are, always and at once, being and becoming- by Consuelo AraosRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on August 13, 2026 at 10:01 am
After half a century in the making, an observatory in New Mexico lets viewers peer 13,000 years into the future and the past- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon