Addiction Risk Shows up in Children’s Brain Scans before Drug Use Starts
Massive Study Flips Our Story of Addiction and the Brain Brain differences in children and teens who experiment with drugs early show up before they take their first puff or sip By Maia Szalavitz edited by Allison Parshall For decades, Americans have been told a simple story about addiction: taking drugs damages the brain—and the […]
Can Life Survive the Death of the Sun?
The UniverseFridays When the Sun Becomes a Red Giant, Will Any Planet Be Safe? The future is bright—too bright—for life as we know it once the sun transforms into a red giant star By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings An artist’s impression of the far-future sun, swollen to become a red giant star, as […]
Proof That Adult Brains Make New Neurons Settles Scientific Controversy
Proof That Adult Brains Make New Neurons Settles Scientific Controversy Adult brains grow new neurons, and scientists have finally pinpointed where they come from By Nora Bradford edited by Allison Parshall Neural precursor cells (green) are have been difficult to identify in human brians. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! For at least six decades, […]
Astronomers Found the Most Self-Destructive Planet in the Sky
Astronomers Found the Most Self-Destructive Planet in the Sky This planet triggers flares on its star—spelling its ultimate doom By Jacek Krywko edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier In this artist’s impression, the planet HIP 67522 b sends a wave of energy along magnetic field lines toward the surface of its host star—triggering a massive flare […]
In effort to protect children, France bans smoking at parks and beaches
Eleanor Beardsley PARIS — A restrictive outdoor smoking ban has come into force in France, a country where café culture, which often includes a glass of wine and a cigarette, is a way of life. As of Sunday, smokers are no longer allowed to light up in public parks, at swimming pools, or at beaches, […]
Trump is pushing Senate GOP to get his megabill across the finish line
Tamara Keith Congressional Republicans face a high-stakes fight this month to get a massive tax bill containing the bulk of their legislative agenda across the finish line. So President Trump is gearing up for what a senior White House official said will be an “all-out advocacy effort” to push Republican senators to agree to the…
Al-Qaida affiliate attacks Mali army bases as junta struggles to contain jihadist threat
Attack in Timbuktu comes as Islamist group JNIM claims separate assault near border with Burkina Faso An al-Qaida-linked group has launched an assault on a Malian army base in Timbuktu, according to military sources and local officials, a day after it claimed responsibility for another attack near the border with Burkina Faso. “The terrorists arrived…
Britain’s defence review has grand ambition. Now it needs the money
The British defence review was asked to make its recommendations within the budgetary constraints of spending 2.5% of GDP on defence. But it is already clear that to meet its goals of transforming Britain’s armed forces, to make them ready for war, there’ll have to be more money. The review welcomes the government’s “ambition” to…
A runway under construction at Newark’s beleaguered airport reopens early
By Joe Hernandez A runway at Newark Liberty International Airport that had been undergoing renovations for weeks and whose closure contributed to a recent wave of flight delays and cancellations has reopened nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. Officials said the resumption of regular runway operations is expected to ease congestion at the airport, which…
Defence plan will ensure UK is ready for war, minister says
The government will invest billions of pounds to move the UK to “war-fighting readiness” in the face of a new era of threats from nuclear powers like Russia and China, the defence secretary has said. The government has accepted all 62 recommendations set out in a long-awaited Strategic Defence Review (SDR), including building 12 new…
Emilie Kiser’s Brother Breaks Silence After Death of 3-Year-Old Nephew
Emilie Kiser’s brother Nick Espinosa appeared to speak out about the death of his 3-year-old nephew Trigg Kiser as he reflected on “how fragile this life is.” Emilie Kiser’s family continues to mourn the death of her son Trigg. The influencer’s brother Nick Espinosa appeared to address his nephew’s passing while reflecting on the fleeting…
Stack Overflow: Here We Go Again
Today’s stack is about time travel. Wait, didn’t that just happen last week? Maybe you’re stuck in a time loop. In this book, time traveling is an ability that some people just develop, usually when they enter adulthood, and they find they’re able to walk through the mists of time—though it wreaks havoc on regular…
Garrett Hedlund Shares Sweet Father’s Day Plans With Son Rhodes
Garrett Hedlund, dad to son Rhodes, revealed how he plans to celebrate with his 4-year-old on the special day, which comes amid the release of his movie Barron’s Cove and filming for Tulsa King. Garrett Hedlund is preparing for an extra special Father’s Day. While the actor is currently filming a new season of Tulsa…
South Korean Haenyeo Divers’ Extreme Lifestyle Is Shaping Their Genetics
These ‘Real-Life Mermaid’ Divers Have Remarkable Underwater Abilities—and Genetics The Haenyeo, an all-female group of divers on South Korea’s Jeju Island, spend much of their lives underwater without equipment—a “superpower” that may be written into their DNA By Gayoung Lee edited by Lauren J. Young Haenyeo women, famous for diving into their eighties and holding…
These researchers think the sludge in your home may help save the planet
Ari Daniel There are places where the Earth’s inner rumblings burble to the surface — like Iron Spring, located just outside the bustling town of Manitou Springs in central Colorado. Every few seconds, a burst of water surges out of a narrow pipe, splashing into a concrete basin that’s partly dyed a bright orange. Henriksen…
Mount Etna erupts as large plumes rise from volcano
Italy’s Mount Etna has erupted, with large plumes of ash and smoke seen rising from the volcano. Images and video from the island of Sicily showed volcanic material spilling out of the volcano on Monday morning. The full scale of the eruption is currently unclear and disruption appears to be minimal, with flights departing and…
Inquest into notorious apartheid-era killings opens in South Africa
‘We want to correct the historic record’ – families of the Cradock Four, beaten and killed in 1985, seek justice 40 years on An inquest has opened into one of the most notorious killings of South Africa’s apartheid era, with a former general denying he ordered the deaths of four men who became known as…
How YouTube Star Derek Muller of Veritasium Is Challenging Scientific Misconceptions and Exposing PFAS Contamination
YouTube Science Star Derek Muller Confronts PFAS “Forever Chemicals”—In His Own Blood By Deni Ellis Béchard edited by Dean Visser Derek Muller attends the 2020 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at NASA Ames Research Center on November 3, 2019 in Mountain View, California. If you’re enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing…
Seize These Dead Poets Society Secrets With No Regrets
No need to stand on a desk, Captain, but you may feel inspired to salute the memory of the 1989 classic Dead Poets Society. It’s not quite midsummer yet, but a Dead Poets Society rewatch is still a dreamy option for spring. The 1959-set tear-jerker—starring a coterie of up-and-coming heartthrobs as students at the elite, all-boys Welton…
How a Los Angeles camp made space to let kids be kids after the wildfires
Emma Bowman Not long after the Eaton fire displaced her family from their Los Angeles home, 10-year-old Emory Stumme broke down. The tears came during a family dinner, and she struggled to catch her breath. “You just were like, ‘I can’t pick up this fork, it’s too heavy,’ ” Emory’s mother, Becca, told her, recounting…
Brazil: outcry after funk singer arrested for allegedly inciting crime in lyrics
Artists and legal experts are outraged over MC Poze do Rodo’s detention over supposed non-violent offences The arrest of a well-known Brazilian funk singer on charges of allegedly inciting crime in his lyrics and an alleged connection to a major criminal gang has sparked outrage among artists, intellectuals and legal experts. MC Poze do Rodo,…
Eight hurt in Colorado fire attack after suspect shouts ‘free Palestine’
Multiple people have been injured after a man shouting “free Palestine” tossed Molotov cocktails at a gathering in support of Israeli hostages in Colorado, authorities say. Police said eight people – aged 52 to 88 – were injured in the attack at the Pearl Street Mall, a popular outdoor space in Boulder, about 30 miles…
Ranking Phase Five of The Marvel Cinematic Universe
Although I’ve never read many comics outside of a few Spider-man issues back in the 1980s, The Marvel Cinematic Universe has turned me into a huge Marvel nerd. With The Thunderbolts* having made it to theaters this month, Marvel has closed out Phase 5 of their films, and only one of the eight Phase 5…
Why Sister Wives’ Janelle Brown Doesn’t Like Kody Brown & Robyn Brown
After Sister Wives‘ Janelle Brown split from ex-husband Kody Brown, she explained why she chooses not to be friends with him and wife Robyn Brown during the latest episode of the TLC show. Janelle Brown is prioritizing her loved ones. The Sister Wives star admitted that she’s not interested in keeping a bond with her…
Oil Industry Asks Trump Administration to Kill Heat Safety Rule
Oil Industry Opposes a Planned Rule to Limit Heat Deaths among Workers Oil industry opposition to a planned OSHA rule to limit heat deaths comes as oil and gas workers face increasingly dangerous conditions By Ariel Wittenberg & E&E News CLIMATEWIRE | The oil and gas industry is pushing the Trump administration to kill a…
UK swings behind Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Western Sahara
On visit to Morocco, David Lammy commends Rabat’s plan for limited self-rule in disputed territory The UK has thrown its weight behind Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Western Sahara, marking a shift in Britain’s position on one of Africa’s longest-running territorial disputes. Speaking during a visit to Rabat on Sunday, the foreign secretary, David Lammy, said…
Shooting leaves 1 dead, 11 hurt on a North Carolina street during a house party
By The Associated Press HICKORY, N.C. — Gunfire erupted around a house party in western North Carolina early Sunday and one person was killed and 11 others were hurt, some with gunshot wounds and others with injuries from fleeing the shooting in a usually quiet residential neighborhood, sheriff’s deputies said. Authorities said at least 80…
UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines
The UK will build up to 12 new attack submarines, the prime minister will announce as the government unveils its major defence review on Monday. The review is expected to recommend the armed forces move to “warfighting readiness” to deter growing threats faced by the UK. Sir Keir Starmer will say up to 12 conventionally-armed…
Ukraine drones strike 40 bombers during major attack in Russia
Ukraine says it completed its biggest long-range attack of the war with Russia on Sunday, after using smuggled drones to launch a series of major strikes on 40 Russian warplanes at four military bases. President Volodymyr Zelensky said 117 drones were used in the so-called “Spider’s Web” operation by the SBU security service, striking “34%…
What the First Results from the Global Flourishing Study Tell Us about Age, Employment and Partnership
Global Flourishing Study Reflects Youth Struggles and Ripple Effects of Childhood Challenges Young people are struggling; retirees are happier than employees; people in partnerships are flourishing more than those who are single. Hear the first takeaways from the Global Flourishing Study. By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi & Alex Sugiura Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science…
Devin Harjes, Boardwalk Empire Alum, Dead at 41 After Cancer Battle
Boardwalk Empire alum Devin Harjes has died after battling cancer. He was 41. Find out more about the actor’s life and career. The acting community is in mourning. Devin Harjes, who starred on shows such as Boardwalk Empire and Manifest, has died. He was 41. The actor passed away in a New York City hospital…
Hurricane season has started. Here’s what to know
Shannon Bond June 1 marks the start of hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean. Forecasters are warning this year could once again bring an above-average number of storms. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting 13 to 19 named storms between June 1 and Nov. 30, compared with an average of 14 storms per…
Thousands evacuated in three Canadian provinces as wildfires continue
Most evacuated residents are from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remain active and affect air quality in parts of Canada and the US, according to officials. Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a…
Two dead and hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League win
Two people have died and hundreds have been arrested across France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans celebrated the club’s victory in the Champions League final, according to the French interior ministry. In the south-west town of Dax, a 17-year-old boy died after being stabbed in the chest late on Saturday evening, local media reported. A…
Iranian FM stresses cooperation after watchdog report on rising uranium stockpile
By The Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Iranian Foreign Minister spoke by phone with the director of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog agency early Sunday morning after a report from the agency said Iran is further increasing its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels. Writing on Telegram, Abbas Araghchi said he…
Why Do We Launch Space Telescopes?
The UniverseFridays Why Do We Launch Space Telescopes? Telescopes in space give us a view we literally cannot get from the ground By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings Astronauts Steven Smith and John Grunsfeld, appear as small figures in this wide-angle photograph from December 1999, taken during a spacewalk to service the Hubble Space…
Review – Batman #160: The Temptation of Jason Todd
Ray: One of the most defining scenes of the original Hush, of course, was the return of Jason Todd – or so it seemed. The Jason in that story turned out to be Clayface, tasked with screwing with Batman’s mind, but the excitement over that moment led to the real return only a short time…
Hailee Steinfeld Marries Josh Allen in Stunning California Wedding
Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen tied the knot in a gorgeous ceremony in California on May 31, with bride wearing a strapless wedding dress. Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen are forever singing in perfect harmony. The Sinners actress and Buffalo Bills quarterback tied the knot in a stunning California ceremony May 31 after two years of dating, multiple…
Recent Canadian wildfires are record-breaking – and will threaten US air quality for days
After historic seasons in last two years, blazes continue trend of warm, dry conditions intensified by climate crisis Enormous early-season wildfires have erupted across the prairie provinces of Canada this week, taxing local emergency response and threatening a long stretch of dangerous air quality across eastern North America. The country’s largest fires – the Bird…
The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder will meet in the NBA Finals
Becky Sullivan Oklahoma City Thunder fans have waited for an NBA title since their team arrived in town in 2008. For fans of the Indiana Pacers, who joined the NBA way back in 1976, the wait for a championship has lasted nearly 50 years. Now, for one team, that drought is about to end. The…
How Doppler Radar Lets Meteorologists Predict Weather and Save Lives
Inside the Lifesaving Power of Doppler Weather Radar By Andrea Thompson edited by Dean Visser If you’re enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today. The power of the returning…
UK to spend £1.5bn on six new weapons factories
The government will spend £1.5bn on at least six new munitions and explosives factories to “better deter our adversaries”, Defence Secretary John Healey has said. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said about 1,800 new jobs would be created and the government would support the procurement of up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons. The announcement is…
You Need These Summer Shorts in Your Wardrobe ASAP
From classic denim cutoffs to breezy linen styles, these shorts will keep you cool and stylish all summer long. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. The best summer shorts beat the heat and bring the style. If your shorts drawer is looking a…
‘We all are going to die’: Sen. Ernst offers bleak response to grilling over Medicaid
By Alana Wise Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst faced intense questioning from her constituents during a Friday town hall, eliciting shouts and boos from community members over her support for President Trump’s contentious One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The first speaker offered Ernst a softball question, telling the National Guard veteran that his sole request…
Review – Superman #26: Superman Red
Ray: After last issue’s brutal battle with the deranged clone X-El, the status quo Josh Williamson has built is in shambles. Lex Luthor is back in prison, blamed for the attack and covering for Mercy. His trust with Superman is shattered after he executed the evil clone. Mercy is free, but has lost her alliance…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX City Starbase Faces Opposition from Its Texas Neighbors
SpaceX’s Starbase Is Officially a City. Some Neighbors Aren’t Thrilled Starbase, SpaceX’s launch site turned company town in South Texas, faces local opposition from residents outside the city limits By Paola Rosa-Aquino edited by Lee Billings SpaceX rockets stand near the end of a neighborhood street in the company’s Starbase launch complex in this photograph…
Hamas makes hostage pledge but demands changes to US Gaza ceasefire plan
Hamas responded to a US ceasefire proposal by saying it is prepared to release 10 living Israeli hostages and 18 dead hostages in exchange for a number of Palestinian prisoners, while requesting some amendments to the plan. The group repeated its demands for a permanent truce, a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and guarantees for…
Women and girls ‘not safe anywhere’ as Darfur suffers surge in sexual violence
Médecins Sans Frontières report sparks calls for Sudan’s warring parties to be held to account for rapes and attacks As Sudan’s Darfur region has been overrun by militias, women are facing the constant threat of sexual violence, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has reported. The medical charity said in the South Darfur region alone its workers…
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Rewild: South America’
Build biomes and populate them with flora and fauna to rewind a damaged landscape. Rewild: South America is a tile-laying, tableau-building game for 1 to 4 players, ages 10 and up, and takes about 45–60 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of 60 Swiss Francs (about $73USD) for…
Meet the BFFs Behind Best-Selling Rom-Com Author Christina Lauren
Christina Lauren is, in fact, two people. Christina Hobs and Lauren Billings detailed their journey as a writer duo in an exclusive E! News interview while revealing their Sonic partnership. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. While Christina…
Lawmakers Form First Extreme Heat Caucus, Citing ‘Deadly Risk’
Lawmakers Form First Extreme Heat Caucus, Citing ‘Deadly Risk’ The House of Representatives’ first caucus to address extreme heat is being launched by a Democrat from the Southwest and a Republican from the Northeast By Ariel Wittenberg & E&E News A construction worker in Folsom, Calif., during a July 2024 heatwave that brought daytime highs…
Google and Home Depot drop Pride Toronto sponsorship amid Trump’s DEI war
Organizer points to president’s anti-diversity push as companies join Adidas and Clorox in withdrawing support In another blow to one of the largest celebrations of LGTBQ+ people in North America, Pride Toronto has unexpectedly lost two more major corporate sponsors, just weeks before the festival in a setback the festival’s organizer says is direct result…
Hegseth says the U.S. will reposition military amid threat from China
Anthony Kuhn SINGAPORE — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a stark warning Saturday about China’s threat to the status quo in Asia. He said the U.S. is refocusing its strength and policies on deterring China, and coaxed China’s neighbors and U.S. allies to help. The U.S. does not seek conflict, nor intend to “dominate or…
Hegseth warns China poses ‘imminent’ threat to Taiwan
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has warned of China posing an “imminent” threat to Taiwan, while urging Asian countries to boost defence spending and work with the US to deter war. While the US does not “seek to dominate or strangle China”, it would not be pushed out of Asia nor allow its allies…
Worth playing for? An NPR producer recreates ‘Survivor’ with friends every year
Mia Venkat Whether you watch it or not, you’ve likely heard of Survivor. For 25 years now, millions of people have been tuning in to the reality TV show where players voluntarily get stranded in a remote landscape, battling for food and supplies, competing in physical and mental challenges, voting each other off … duking…
Checking in On the Love Lives of The Hills Stars
Some of the stars of The Hills nested and never looked back (such as Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag), while others have had rockier roads. And for some, it’s been a little of both. For a show in which relationship drama lurked around every corner, most of the stars of The Hills have had relatively undramatic…
Review – Absolute Wonder Woman #8: The Poisoned Tree
Ray: The previous arc by Mattia De Iiuls was a masterstroke, taking us to the underworld for a brilliant flashback tale explaining how Diana got to Man’s World. But now Hayden Sherman is back on art duties, and we’re back to the main story – and there is a lot to get into without delay.…
Supreme court allows White House to revoke temporary protected status of many migrants
Ruling reverses hold on Trump administration’s ending humanitarian parole of Venezuelan migrants and others US politics live – latest updates The US supreme court on Friday announced it would allow the Trump administration to revoke the temporary legal status of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan, Cuban, Haitian and Nicaraguan migrants living in the United States,…
What Causes Glaciers to Collapse like the Event That Buried a Swiss Village?
What Causes Glaciers to Collapse like the Event That Buried a Swiss Village? Climate change and thawing permafrost play a role in destabilizing glaciers By Jen Schwartz edited by Dean Visser The small village of Blatten in the Swiss Alps was largely destroyed by a landslide that occurred as a result of the partial collapse…
Travis Barker’s Daughter Alabama Barker Gets Cute New Family Member
Alabama Barker—the 19-year-old daughter of Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler—revealed that she adopted a new French Bulldog puppy, writing alongside a snap of her with the dog, “I love my new baby.” Alabama Barker has a new furry BFF. The 19-year-old daughter of Travis Barker and his ex Shanna Moakler revealed that she recently adopted…
CDC recommends parents talk to a doctor about getting COVID-19 shots for kids
By Pien Huang , Rob Stein The federal government has removed the recommendation that children and pregnant women get routine COVID-19 vaccines. The change, reflected in new vaccine schedules posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on May 30, results from a directive announced on May 27 by Health and Human Services Secretary…
Trump to double tariffs on steel imports
President Donald Trump has announced the US will double its current tariff rate on steel and aluminium imports from 25% to 50%, starting on Wednesday. Speaking at a rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Trump said the move would help boost the local steel industry and national supply, while decreasing reliance on China. Trump also said that…
Sahara Dust Clouds Are Heading to Florida and Beyond
Sahara Dust Clouds Are Heading to Florida and Beyond Clouds of dust blown off the Saharan Desert into the southeastern U.S. could affect local weather and make sunrises and sunsets particularly vivid By Meghan Bartels edited by Dean Visser Each year, seasonal winds carry tens of millions of tons of Saharan dust across the Atlantic…
Ultramarathon runner breastfeeds her baby 3 times on her way to a surprise win
By Bill Chappell In the sport of ultrarunning, athletes often defy human limits. But at a recent 100-kilometer race in Wales, one runner took it to another level. As seen in photos that quickly went viral, runner — and new mom — Stephanie Case sat down at three points along the demanding race course to…
Review – Absolute Martian Manhunter #3: Into the Fire
Ray: This is by far the most offbeat of the Absolute books so far, and also one of the most intriguing. There are no signs of connections to a larger DCU, and it’s street-level in a deeply surrealist way. We’re just alone with this strange, haunted detective and the Gumby-esque psychic imprint of a Green…