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, […]
‘We’re going to stand up to Trump,’ says Mark Carney in second Canadian election debate
PM focuses on threat from across the border as most polls show his Liberals leading Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative party in tight race Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, faced sustained attacks from his Conservative rival at an election debate on Thursday but the Liberal leader sought to focus attention on what he calls Canada’s top threat:…
5 takeaways from the week: Nearing a constitutional crisis?
Domenico Montanaro The week was dominated by news about President Trump and the continued struggle over the narrative around Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was illegally deported to El Salvador. But there was also continued concern around Trump’s tariffs — with the Federal Reserve chair saying they’re likely to lead to higher prices…
9-1-1 Killed Off a Major Character in Intense Season 8 Episode
After eight seasons on the ABC procedural drama 9-1-1, one character was killed off in a surprise twist to fans. Warning: This article contains major spoilers for 9-1-1’s April 17 episode “Lab Rats.” It’s time for one character to hang up their uniform. After eight seasons as 9-1-1’s leading man, Peter Krause’s character Captain Bobby…
It’s Not Too Early! Shop Mother’s Day Gifts Before They Sell Out
Looking for relaxing Mother’s Day gift ideas? These thoughtful picks are perfect for helping mom unwind, recharge, and feel truly appreciated. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. We’ve all been there: you make a note that Mother’s Day is approaching in hopes that…
What Is Dimethyl Sulfide, the Chemical Potentially Found on Exoplanet K2-18 b?
Is Dimethyl Sulfide Really a Sign of Alien Life? Dimethyl sulfide is in the news after NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope may have detected relatively high levels of it in the atmosphere of an exoplanet called K2-18 b By Meghan Bartels edited by Dean Visser An artist’s depiction of exoplanet K2-18 b. Scientists and extraterrestrial…
Maryland senator meets Kilmar Ábrego García in El Salvador amid battle over US return
Chris Van Hollen posts photo on X but does not provide update on status of man wrongly deported from US The Maryland senator Chris Van Hollen met in El Salvador with Kilmar Ábrego García, a man who was sent there by the Trump administration in March despite an immigration court order preventing his deportation. Van…
Ukraine says outline of minerals deal signed with US
Ukraine’s government has announced the signing of the outline of a minerals deal between the war-torn country and the US. Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said the memorandum of intent paved the way for what she called an economic partnership agreement. She said a final deal would also involve an investment fund for the reconstruction of…
A wind project is stalled in New York. Experts worry about impacts across the U.S.
By Julia Simon , Jeongyoon Han U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum has ordered a halt to an offshore wind project near the coast of Long Island. Today, Equinor, the Norwegian energy company that owns and operates the project, announced it is complying with the order and suspending all construction. President Trump, a longtime…
Aaron Rodgers Says Personal Life Has Kept Him From Finding NFL Team
Aaron Rodgers shared that now that he is 41-years-old, his off-the-field commitments have taken his focus away from finding a new NFL team to play on since being released from the Jets in February. Aaron Rodgers‘ has a new game plan these days. The 41-year-old shared that he has “personal commitments” that have kept his…
Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe
Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni talked up the chances of a trade deal between the US and Europe, as the Italian prime minister visited Washington. “There will be a trade deal, 100%,” Trump said, “but it will be a fair deal”, while Meloni said she was “sure” they could reach an agreement, later adding that…
Gutting NIOSH Endangers Every U.S. Worker
Opinion Gutting NIOSH Endangers Every U.S. Worker I was fired from my job as a scientist at the only federal agency dedicated to the science of workplace safety. The Trump administration’s cuts put the U.S. workforce in danger By Catherine Blackwood For most of us, it is a foregone conclusion that you will go to…
Earth Month: Shaping an economy built on nature
Editor’s note: April is Earth Month, when we honor humanity’s shared responsibility for nature and the climate. At Conservation International, this responsibility drives us — and in honor of Earth Month, Conservation News is highlighting stories of our impact. We hope that this inspires you to carry the spirit of Earth Month throughout the year.…
As Trump jettisons its staff, HUD puts its D.C. headquarters up for sale
Jennifer Ludden WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is looking for a smaller, cheaper building for its headquarters. It’s part of a larger Trump administration push to shrink not only the number of federal employees, but also the office spaces where they work. In announcing the plan, the agency said its…
US man shot dead after hijacking small passenger plane in Belize
Two people injured after man took control of plane at knifepoint before being shot by another passenger A US man has been shot dead after hijacking a small passenger plane and injuring two passengers in the Caribbean nation of Belize. Fourteen passengers were onboard the aircraft when the hijacker, identified as Akinyela Sawa Taylor, took…
The truth about life on other planets – and what it means for humans
Listen to this article on BBC Sounds There are some scientific discoveries that do much more than advance our knowledge: they create a shift in our psyche as they show us the scale of the Universe and our place in it. One such moment was when space craft sent back images of the Earth for…
Pedestrian Traffic Turns to Chaos at a Critical Angle, Mathematicians Find
‘Chaos’ Angle Explains Why Pedestrian Traffic Snarls to a Stop In general, crowds like to form lanes to get across—until too many people go in too many different directions By Gayoung Lee edited by Allison Parshall Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Humans walking in crowds tend to form orderly lanes. It’s something we do…
Why Kylie Kelce Lets Jason Kelce Sleep at Night During Newborn Stage
Kylie Kelce revealed the role her husband Jason Kelce plays in their house after the arrival of their baby Finnley “Finn” Anne Kelce on March 30. Teamwork makes Jason Kelce’s sweet dreams work. After welcoming their fourth daughter, Finnley “Finn” Kelce on March 30, Kylie Kelce explained how she and her husband tackle the newborn…
ICJ hears Sudan case accusing UAE of ‘complicity in genocide’
United Arab Emirates says Sudan ‘misusing’ world court in proceedings relating to African nation’s civil war The international court of justice will rule in the next few weeks on whether the United Arab Emirates can be plausibly found “complicit in the commission of genocide” by arming the Rapid Support Forces militia in Sudan’s civil war.…
Syria hopes tourists will return to Palmyra, a World Heritage Site ravaged by war
By Jane Arraf Palmyra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — inhabited for thousands of years before it became a thriving Roman city on the crossroads between East and West in the 1st century CE. The ancient site is largely deserted now, as is the nearby modern city, also named Palmyra. Residents are hoping for…
The Dire Wolf Hoopla Hides the Real Story: How to Save Red Wolves
Opinion ArgonautWednesdays The Dire Wolf Hoopla Hides the Real Story: How to Save Red Wolves By Dan Vergano Keep in touch with the Argonaut: Get email alerts for this weekly column by Dan Vergano This month Colossal Laboratories & Biosciences announced the birth late last year of three gray wolf puppies with 15 gene variants…
Move over, Med diet – plantains and cassava can be as healthy as tomatoes and olive oil, say researchers
Findings from Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro region indicate traditional eating habits in rural Africa can boost the immune system and reduce inflammation Plantains, cassava and fermented banana drink should be added to global healthy eating guidelines alongside the olive oil, tomatoes and red wine of the Mediterranean diet, say researchers who found the traditional diet of people…
We will pursue NHS if gender policies don’t change, equalities watchdog warns
The NHS will be pursued if it does not follow new guidance on single-sex spaces, the chairwoman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has said. “We’ve been speaking to the health service for an inordinately long time – we will now be asking them when they will be updating their advice,” Baroness Kishwer…
Destroying endangered species’ habitat wouldn’t count as ‘harm’ under proposed Trump rule
By Jonathan Lambert The Trump administration is proposing to significantly limit the Endangered Species Act’s power to preserve crucial habitats by changing the definition of one word: harm. On Wednesday, the administration proposed a rule change that would essentially prohibit only actions that directly hurt or kill actual animals, not the habitats they rely on.…
Alan Turing’s Lost Work Could Reveal How Tigers Got Their Stripes
Alan Turing’s Lost Work Could Reveal How Tigers Got Their Stripes The world-famous mathematician Alan Turing found a possible mechanism for iconic animal patterns thanks to differential equations By Manon Bischoff edited by Daisy Yuhas Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae). Today mathematician Alan Turing is world-famous because he helped the Allies achieve victory against the…
The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to dazzle the night sky beginning this week
By Alana Wise The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest annual meteor showers known to humankind, will once again grace Earth’s sky beginning this week. This year, the meteors are expected to come into view on Wednesday night and last through April 25. The Lyrids, like all meteor showers, are the flying trails of…
Voices of the Alto Mayo: ‘The forest gives me everything’
Editor’s note: Despite its protected status, Peru’s Alto Mayo Protected Forest — a swath of Amazonian rainforest twice the size of New York City — has seen some of the country’s highest rates of deforestation. Since 2012, Conservation International has sought to halt the loss of forests by brokering “conservation agreements” with local communities, who…
Voices of the Alto Mayo: Women in charge
Editor’s note: Despite its protected status, Peru’s Alto Mayo Protected Forest — a swath of Amazonian rainforest twice the size of New York City — has seen some of the country’s highest rates of deforestation. Since 2012, Conservation International has sought to halt the loss of forests by brokering “conservation agreements” with local communities, who…
Earth Month: How we’re keeping the ocean healthy
Editor’s note: April is Earth Month, when we honor humanity’s shared responsibility for nature and the climate. At Conservation International, this responsibility drives us — and in honor of Earth Month, Conservation News is highlighting stories of our impact. We hope that this inspires you to carry the spirit of Earth Month throughout the year.…
How To Wear the ‘Unrecognizable’ Makeup Trend
This trend is all about transformation. We’ve found everything you need to rock this look below. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. If you’ve been on social media in the last month, you’ve likely heard talk of the “unrecognizable” makeup trend in many…
Telescope finds promising hints of life on distant planet
Scientists have found new but tentative evidence that a faraway world orbiting another star may be home to life. A Cambridge team studying the atmosphere of a planet called K2-18b has detected signs of molecules which on Earth are only produced by simple organisms. This is the second, and more promising, time chemicals associated with…
US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout
Joshua Sullivan was abducted from his church by four gunmen, but is now recovering and in ‘excellent condition’ South African police have rescued an American pastor who was abducted last week while he was conducting a sermon, as kidnappings have soared over the last decade in the country. Three unidentified suspects were killed during the…
Outer Banks’ Rudy Pankow Reveals First Role Since Leaving the Show
Rudy Pankow, who departed Outer Banks earlier this year, has been cast in the upcoming adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel Reminders of Him, alongside Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers. Rudy Pankow is trading in the outer banks for a new adventure. The Outer Banks actor is set to join Universal Pictures’ adaptation of the Colleen Hoover novel, Reminders of Him, Universal…
Shift from Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy Will Persist despite Trump Policies, New Analyses Say
Shift to Clean Energy Will Persist under Trump, New Analyses Say President Trump’s efforts to dismantle climate policies won’t stop renewables from rising or fossil fuels from slowing, according to outlooks from the U.S. Energy Information Administration and BloombergNEF By Benjamin Storrow, Brian Dabbs & E&E News Blades of wind turbines surround an oil well…
UK Supreme Court rules legal definition of woman is based on biological sex
It marks the culmination of a long-running legal battle which could have major implications for how sex-based rights apply across Scotland, England and Wales. The court sided with campaign group For Women Scotland, which brought a case against the Scottish government arguing that sex-based protections should only apply to people that are born female. Judge…
RFK pushes to find ‘environmental’ cause of autism, calls rising rates an ‘epidemic’
By Rob Stein , Carmel Wroth Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wednesday declared that autism is a rapidly growing “epidemic” in the U.S. and vowed to identify the “environmental toxin” he says is to blame. He noted that autism incidence in the U.S. has increased from 1 in 36 children in…
Can tree farms save a forest? Brazil is about to find out
Editor’s note: In April 2025, after this story was published, the project described in this story won Environmental Finance’s 2025 award for Sustainability-Linked Loan of the Year, in recognition of the project’s innovative financing model and its environmental outcomes. Conservation International was one of three implementing organizations honored. More details about the award can be found…
Westminster’s tortuous battle with the gender question
What is a woman? In recent years it is a question that has caused political punch-ups, party splits and despatch box spats. A complex, emotionally charged and fiercely contested argument around gender, trans rights and women’s sex-based rights has often left politicians at Westminster floundering to answer a seemingly straightforward question. Today’s Supreme Court ruling…
Maren Morris Gives Rare Insight Into “Mom Mode” With Son Hayes
Maren Morris, who shares 5-year-old son Hayes with ex-husband Ryan Hurd, revealed how she navigates her busy schedule as a mom and musician in an exclusive E! News clip. Maren Morris is usually busy chasing after Hayes. After all, the “Bones” singer gave a glimpse into her busy life as mom to her and ex-husband Ryan Hurd‘s son…
NASA and NOAA Trump Funding Cuts Jeopardize These Key Climate and Space Projects
Five Key Climate and Space Projects Are on Trump’s Chopping Block Leaked budget documents indicate that key NASA and NOAA research projects, such as crucial climate research and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, are at risk of being defunded in 2026 By Alexandra Witze, Dan Garisto, Jeff Tollefson & Nature magazine Severe mothership shaped…
Canada’s Green party removed at last minute from election debates
Upheaval follows decision to shift timing of first debate over fears of clash with Montreal Canadiens ice hockey game Canada’s Green party has been removed from the country’s two election debates amid accusations it would “undermine the integrity” of the events, just hours before leaders square off in Montreal. The last-minute upheaval follows a decision…
‘Homegrowns are next:’ Trump hopes to deport and jail U.S. citizens abroad
Brian Mann President Trump says his administration is actively exploring a proposal to detain U.S. citizens and send them to prisons in El Salvador. Speaking Monday, minutes before a press briefing alongside El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, Trump could be heard embracing the concept. “The homegrowns are next, the homegrowns. You’ve got to build about…
Word of the Week: A brief history of Coachella — the festival and the place
By Rachel Treisman Each April, tens of thousands of people flock to the heart of the Coachella Valley to camp, dance and let loose at the music festival by that same name. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival features hundreds of performers on some half a dozen stages, spread out across two consecutive three-day…
Falling petrol prices push UK inflation down
Falling petrol prices drove UK inflation down by more than expected in the year to March. Inflation was 2.6%, down from a rate of 2.8% in February, according to official data. But the fall may only be temporary as analysts say it’s expected to spike from April as rising bills and higher business costs take…
Sudan’s news blackout stokes fear and confusion after attack on Zamzam camp
Families of those living in the vast displacement camp wait for news from Darfur amid reports of hundreds killed by paramilitary RSF Sudan’s information blackout has left relatives of those in Sudan’s Zamzam camp for those displaced by the war struggling for news of their safety after it was overrun by militiamen at the weekend.…
Tech Use Associated with Reduced Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Tech Use Isn’t Driving Dementia in Older Adults Smartphone and computer use hasn’t put today’s older adults at increased risk of cognitive decline By Payal Dhar edited by Allison Parshall Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Screens are steadily taking over more and more of our life, leading some researchers to worry about the effect…
Dry Lips, Who? These Lip Products Bring the Moisture and the Shine
Say goodbye to chapped, cracked, flaky lips with these ultra-hydrating lip products. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Few feelings are more uncomfortable than dry, chapped lips. Not only do cracked, flaky lips make for patchy lip liner and lipstick application, they can…
Buh-Bye, Body Hair: An Esthetician’s Guide To At-Home Hair Removal
Wax it, shave it, zap it, whatever your method, these pro-approved tips and tools make DIY hair removal smoother (and easier) than ever. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Whether or not you choose to remove body hair is totally up to you. …
Judge demands to know if White House is helping return wrongly deported Maryland man
Ximena Bustillo A Maryland federal judge wants to find out if government officials are acting in “bad faith” in the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly sent to a notorious Salvadoran prison. Judge Paula Xinis on Tuesday called for a two-week process of “expedited discovery,” including questioning government officials under oath, to…
Harvard’s Stand against Trump Interference Cheered by Scientists despite Risk to Research
Scientists Rally behind Harvard’s Stand against Trump Interference despite Risk to Research The Trump administration has frozen billions in funding to the world’s richest university after Harvard refused to acquiesce to its demands By Tanya Lewis edited by Dean Visser Harvard University. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! After Harvard University pushed back against the…
Manchester Arena victim disgusted at prison attack
A Manchester Arena bombing survivor has said he is angry, disgusted and broken after the bomber’s brother was able to attack three prison guards at a high-security unit in County Durham. Hashem Abedi, who is being held in HMP Frankland, threw hot oil at the officers on Saturday and stabbed them with improvised blades. In…
France expels 12 Algerian officials as row over alleged kidnapping escalates
Move follows Algiers’ expulsion of diplomats, after France’s arrest of man linked to abduction of influencer Amir DZ France has expelled 12 Algerian consular and diplomatic officials and recalled its ambassador in Algiers, the French presidency said on Tuesday, in a retaliatory measure as a spat escalates between the two countries. “The Algerian authorities are…
A Colossal Squid Has Been Filmed in the Deep Sea for the First Time
This Is the First Colossal Squid Filmed in the Deep Sea—And It’s a Baby! A colossal squid was filmed for the first time in its natural habitat near the South Sandwich Islands during a recent expedition, and it turned out to be a baby By Ashley Balzer Vigil edited by Andrea Thompson This is the…
‘This is so hard’: The Chinese small businesses brought to a standstill by Trump’s tariffs
“Trump is a crazy man,” says Lionel Xu, who is surrounded by his company’s mosquito repellent kits – many were once best sellers in Walmart stores in the United States. Now those products are sitting in boxes in a warehouse in China and will remain there unless President Donald Trump lifts his 145% tariffs on…
UK conference hopes to map ‘pathway to end suffering’ in Sudan
International meeting’s objectives modestly set at seeking unity of response to civil war and lifting of restrictions on aid A conference convened by the UK in London on the second anniversary of Sudan’s civil war must map out a “pathway to end the suffering and the appalling disregard for human life” in the country, the…
Contributors to Scientific American’s May 2025 Issue
Contributors to Scientific American’s May 2025 Issue Writers, artists, photographers and researchers share the stories behind the stories By Allison Parshall edited by Jen Schwartz Caitlin O’Connell. Caitlin O’ConnellSecrets of the Pachyderm Boys Club Caitlin O’Connell (above) still gets emotional when she remembers her first encounter with an elephant. When a bull stepped in front…
Faisal Islam: A UK-US deal sounds good but it is all about the detail
US Vice-President JD Vance said there was a “good chance” a trade deal could be reached with the UK, suggesting it would be easier to land than with other European countries due to “a much more reciprocal relationship”. UK business and trade minister Sarah Jones welcomed Vance’s comments and said talks to secure a deal…
Sudan’s war is 2 years in and shows no signs of slowing, as talks take place
Emmanuel Akinwotu LONDON — Foreign ministers from 20 countries are meeting in London Tuesday as part of a diplomatic effort to restart stalled peace talks over Sudan’s civil war that began two years ago. The United Nations says the conflict has prompted the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, and the most devastating famine in decades. Despite…
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It’s Naturalizer’s biggest sale of the year — save on bestsellers, on-trend styles, and more. Your feet will thank you. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. When it comes to shoes, I’m super picky. If a pair even…
Bipartisan senators rebuke White House move to end legal aid for unaccompanied minors
Ximena Bustillo Two senators are mounting a rare bipartisan attack against the Trump administration’s approach to due process for migrants. Sen. Lisa Murkowsi, R-Alaska, joined Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., in a letter criticizing the end of a federal contract that provides legal representation to 26,000 children who are in the U.S. without a parent or…
Can AI Let Us Chat with Dolphins?
Google Is Training AI to Speak Dolphin Google is developing an LLM that could help us communicate with dolphins By Melissa Hobson edited by Andrea Thompson A pod of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) swims below the ocean surface in Bimini, Bahamas. Dolphins are renowned for their intelligence and social skills. These large-brained marine mammals communicate…