A powerful explosion outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, on Saturday morning resulted in one fatality, injured four people, and caused widespread property damage across several blocks. Authorities identified the main suspect, Guy Edward Bartkus, as the person who also died in the explosion. The 25-year-old California resident
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an advanced and aggressive form of prostate cancer, which has already metastasized to his bones. Despite the severity, his office emphasized the disease is hormone-sensitive—making it more manageable with appropriate treatment. Prostate cancer remains the second most common cancer among U.S. men
Rage, fatigue, brain fog, night sweats, memory loss, hair thinning, sore joints, low libido, hot flashes, itchy ears, weight gain, anxiety, incontinence — these may sound like a catalog of unrelated ailments, but they’re all potential signs of perimenopause. As more Gen X and millennial women reach their 40s and
Across the globe, scientists are delving into the biology of a rare condition that seems to hold unique clues about how human sociability evolved. Williams Syndrome (WS), a genetic disorder affecting approximately 1 in 7,500 people worldwide, is marked by an extraordinary degree of friendliness, emotional warmth, and trust in
The Haenyeo, a community of female free divers on Jeju Island, South Korea, have drawn scientific interest for their remarkable ability to dive in cold waters and collect seafood. These women, who begin diving at a young age and continue well into old age, exhibit genetic and physiological adaptations that
Mariangela Hungria, a microbiologist from Brazil, has spent decades digging into the soil in search of microscopic allies—bacteria that can nourish crops and help farmers increase their yields. For years, her quest was met with disbelief. “At the beginning of my career, people kept telling me, ‘You’re wasting your time!
The Gates Foundation has announced a sweeping new strategy: it will allocate over $200 billion over the next two decades and officially conclude its work by 2045. This plan includes distributing nearly the entirety of Bill Gates’ personal fortune, drastically accelerating his philanthropic timeline. Originally, the foundation was set to
Our modern love affair with sugar can be traced back to the 7th and 8th centuries in the Arab world. In Baghdad, newly established as a cultural and culinary center, locals indulged in syrup-drenched pastries, sherbets, and candies made with honey or sugar — setting in motion a craving that
An estimated 17 million people worldwide live with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, yet they can do little to fight this debilitating condition. Now, patients are raising their voices in search of recognition and support. Those living with ME/CFS, or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, experience relentless exhaustion and often cannot lead normal
It felt as though everything in my life improved after undergoing a seemingly simple nasal surgery — my allergies, my sleep, even my mental state. That might not be a coincidence. Breathing through your nose, it turns out, is an underrated superpower hiding in plain sight. For as long as
Overall prices show minimal movement in MayThe pace of inflation in the U.S. stayed mostly unchanged last month, as recently imposed tariffs have yet to significantly impact retail costs. In May, consumer prices were 2.4% higher than a year earlier, showing only a modest rise from April’s annual rate. Between
The U.S. Department of Justice has requested that the state of Colorado provide all records related to the 2024 federal elections and preserve any remaining documentation from the 2020 election. The broad nature of the request has raised concerns among election officials and experts about its purpose and potential implications.
In the polar night of the Norwegian Arctic, when the sun never rises above the horizon, researcher Emma Vogel captured an image that has gained recognition for its scientific and visual value. Vogel, a spatial ecologist at the University of Tromsø, was awarded in a “Scientist at Work” photo contest