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ADL condemns Trump’s antisemitic slur but fails to mention him by name
The Anti-Defamation League condemned use of the term ‘shylock’ as antisemitic Tuesday but did not name Donald Trump, who had used the slur during a Monday campaign rally.
Hacks of 2 federal agencies in a month have spilled a bonanza of sensitive data
The Pentagon disclosed that hackers stole personnel records of over 2 million current and former military members, marking the second major federal agency breach this month involving sensitive government data.
US voters want more action on global heating. Why are Democrats and Republicans staying silent?
Most American voters express concern about climate change and want political leaders to address the crisis, yet candidates in midterm races across eight battleground states have largely avoided discussing the issue on campaign trails.
All the president’s women: a familiar downward trajectory in Trump’s cabinet
Half of Trump’s eight female cabinet officials have resigned or been fired within months, all replaced by men, while male counterparts facing similar scrutiny have retained their positions.
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Global move away from oil could lead to conflict and migration, experts say
Global transition away from oil will trigger conflict, migration, and economic instability in vulnerable oil-dependent nations unless governments provide urgent support, research warns.
New Mexico’s largest reservoir plunges to just 1.4% full
New Mexico’s largest reservoir dropped to just 1.4% capacity in July 2026 due to record early snowmelt and prolonged drought conditions affecting the Rio Grande basin and regional agriculture.
Kissing apes, anti-splash urinals: This year’s Ig Nobels showcase surprising science
The Ig Nobel Prizes, awarded for humorous yet thought-provoking research, relocated to Switzerland for the first time due to concerns about U.S. immigration policies and safety that discouraged international winners from attending.
MIT turns bacteria into living transistors
MIT researchers engineered bacteria to function as living transistors, creating modular biological circuits that can be printed onto growth medium and potentially deployed on plants to detect and respond to environmental stresses.
Harvard scientists turn knitting into shape-shifting smart fabric
Harvard researchers have developed knitted fabrics capable of changing shape, sensing movement, and functioning as switches using conventional knitting techniques and specialized yarns.
AI can now control fusion plasma faster than humans can react
Researchers at Princeton have developed an AI framework called PACMAN that controls fusion plasma instabilities in milliseconds, far faster than human operators can respond, while maintaining safety controls and human oversight of system objectives.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching to address concerns about meningitis B infections, which can cause life-threatening illness if left untreated.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rates have doubled since 1993, rising from 15% to 30% by 2024, resulting in 14 million adults now living with obesity despite 14 separate government strategies over three decades.
Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
The UK Health Security Agency is investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs, primarily affecting people who ate at restaurants and food service venues rather than at home.
‘So much fringe science’: RFK Jr’s advisers are pushing an extreme makeover in autism research
Autism researchers and advocacy groups have raised concerns about a federal research roadmap developed by advisers selected by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., warning it promotes unproven therapies over evidence-based genetic research.
Sweetener used in chewing gum and jam linked to strokes and heart attacks
A large study links xylitol, a common artificial sweetener in chewing gum and yogurt, to increased risk of strokes, heart attacks and death.
New heart attack definition promises better care for women
The world’s four leading cardiovascular health groups have agreed on the first universal definition of a heart attack, expected to improve diagnosis and treatment for women who have historically received less effective care.