A Glass of Milk Hides a History of Evolution and Empire
A glass of milk hides a history of evolution and empire, argues an Oxford-backed short film released September 18, 2026, even though most people see it as the…
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Ebola Burial Rules Keep Congo Families From Touching Their Dead
Grieving families in eastern Congo have attacked Ebola burial teams since May, The Associated Press (AP) reported Sept. 7, 2026, as safety rules keep relatives from handling the…
War, Drought and Fuel Costs Line Up to Raise Global Food Prices
The United Nations warned on August 5, 2026 that war, drought, and soaring fuel and fertilizer costs could stack up into another global food-price surge, ending a two-year…
Ancient DNA Reveals Close Kin Marriage and Family Sacrifice in Silla Tombs
DNA from 78 skeletons at a 1,500-year-old Korean cemetery traces marriages between close relatives and whole families buried as sacrifices, cracking open a social order scholars once read…
Researchers Train AI to Forecast Emotions a Day Before Users Feel Them
A Northeastern University team trained machine-learning models to forecast a person's mood about one day in advance, opening new ground for depression and anxiety prevention even as ethicists…
2026 World Cup Faces Protests Over Housing, Workers, and Ticket Costs
Host cities for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup pivoted into a human-rights fight in May 2026, with Vancouver warning of homeless displacement, Aramco facing labor scrutiny, and…
Google DeepMind Introduces AlphaGenome to Decode DNA Regulation
Google DeepMind has unveiled AlphaGenome, a new artificial intelligence model designed to analyze long stretches of DNA and predict how genetic variations influence gene regulation, marking the company’s…
Tesla Orders Suppliers to Remove China-made Parts From U.S. Cars
Tesla has begun directing its suppliers to eliminate China-made components from vehicles built in the United States, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by Teslarati. The…
Trump lands in South Korea
U.S. President Donald Trump landed in South Korea on October 29, 2025, marking the final leg of his Asia tour and aiming for a breakthrough in trade talks…
Fossil of 520-Million-Year-Old Larva Reveals Ancient Brains and Guts
A newly uncovered 520-million-year-old fossil from China has revealed remarkably preserved soft tissues, including a brain and digestive system, reshaping scientific understanding of arthropod evolution. Paleontologists discovered the…
