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An octopus sculpted from glass, a wolf that marks the full moon and a frog whose eyes tell the time. Discover how watchmakers are bringing the animal kingdom to life in unexpected ways.

The actor's segment with Ariel Levy airs Sunday, timed to his acclaimed performance in 'Wild Horse Nine.'

The UK is seeing impressive growth, but will it last?

The comedian wants Australians to “celebrate their differences”, but didn’t expect it to go this far.

China’s use of sexpionage is a well-established intelligence tactic with recent, high-profile examples. So how did the world’s most powerful AI executive fall for it?

In northern France, the story of Australian troops who died during World War I is still being written in stone.

Mississippi, a state not known for close elections, now sits in the center of the national spotlight as an unusually high number of absentee and provisional ballots will determine the size of the Democratic majority in the Senate. In partnership with the Pulitzer Center, Liz Landers reports on how election officials are handling the ongoing vote count and th

After more than 35 years of research, scientists have uncovered surprising clues about what really drives Lyme disease risk. Contrary to longstanding assumptions, deer populations appear less important than mice, which can fuel a 40% increase in tick numbers the following year. Even acorn production can predict tick population surges two years in advance, wh

A remarkable fossil discovery in Colombia is challenging how scientists understand major evolutionary changes in Earth's history. Researchers uncovered an incredibly diverse ancient marine ecosystem where giant reptiles, sharks, and other creatures thrived as older evolutionary groups approached extinction and newer ones emerged. They call this previously un

Here you will find trendy cafes, pilates studios and high-end fashion retailers. You will also find more people over the age of 65.

In "The Altruists," the Emmy-winning star of "Ozark" plays Caroline Ellison, girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried and business partner in a multi-billion-dollar cryptocurrency fraud. Julia Garner talks about how, for her, the eyes truly are the windows to the soul.

Scientists have discovered that fasting for just 24 hours increases a beneficial gut bacterium that helps the intestines regenerate after radiation damage. The preclinical findings could pave the way for new treatments that protect healthy tissue during cancer therapy, potentially without requiring patients to fast.

Scientists investigating a 2,800-year-old Siberian tomb discovered roughly 1,000 cannabis seeds and chemical evidence suggesting ancient Scythians used the plant for its intoxicating effects. The remarkable find, surrounded by evidence of elaborate burial rituals and animal sacrifices, offers the oldest directly dated archaeological evidence of psychoactive

NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Austin-based political commentator David Griscom. He authored a book titled <em>The Myth of Red Texas</em> which tells the story of economic populism in Texas.

When it came to finding her home, Vivienne Gidakos sacrificed space for proximity to cafes and galleries.

Gold tends to go up when there's uncertainty in the economy. For a while, the price reflected that. But this week, it dropped from a nearly $5,600 in January to below $4,000. What's going on?

Plus, the Friday news quiz.

A Far North 13-year-old stayed cool, calm and collected, correctly spelling 150 words and taking out the title with 'auspicious'.

The ungulates, dubbed Achille and Patroclo, chose each other repeatedly and showed affection before and after each rendezvous. Same-sex sexual encounters are common among animals of the same species, but less so between different ones

World of Warcraft: Forever's launch hit some minor hiccups immediately upon release, but overall is going surprisingly well, much to the surprise of players who anticipated the worst. As soon as the countdown timer clicked to zero at 3 PM PT, players began to encounter short login queues. Sitting through the queue would bring up the game's list of possible r

Apple's AI-powered Siri Recaps won me over in just one day, despite my privacy reservations. But there's still room for improvement.

We have an unprecedented choice of food, yet our diets are worse than ever, says palaeoanthropologist Daniel Lieberman. So what can evolution tell us about how to eat better?

Scientists have discovered a compound that transforms a natural muscle-repair protein into a more powerful version dubbed "Super HGF," more than doubling its ability to bind to a key receptor while protecting it from age-related chemical damage. The breakthrough, supported by early mouse experiments, could eventually help combat muscle loss and preserve stre

Stanford researchers have discovered an AI-identified natural molecule that dramatically suppresses appetite and promotes fat loss in animals, potentially offering an Ozempic-like weight-loss treatment without common digestive side effects or significant muscle loss. Called BRP, the molecule reduced food intake by up to 50% and targets a different brain path

Even though I knew Microsoft's new Xbox Nano controller was tiny, I still gasped when I unboxed it a few days ago. The compact controller is small enough to slip into a pocket unnoticed, and it has been designed specifically for younger people, or for anyone with smaller hands. I'm not young, but I do […]

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected connection between inflammation during pregnancy, placental damage, and autism-like traits in male mice, while females appeared naturally protected. The discovery could help explain why autism is diagnosed more frequently in boys and reveal new opportunities for early intervention.

Eating an avocado and a cup of mango every day may provide surprising benefits for heart health, according to a new study involving adults with prediabetes. After just eight weeks, participants experienced significant improvements in blood vessel function and diastolic blood pressure, particularly among men. These benefits occurred without weight gain or cha

Scientists at CERN's Large Hadron Collider have uncovered compelling new evidence that even relatively small atomic collisions can recreate the extraordinary state of matter that filled the universe moments after the Big Bang. Known as quark-gluon plasma, this exotic substance forms at temperatures more than 100,000 times hotter than the center of the Sun, c

From the 10-minute rule to emergency readiness, parenting experts explain how to navigate the tricky milestone of leaving kids at home.

Scientists have long recognised that some songbirds produce sounds with patterns resembling human speech and music. However, the reasons behind these similarities have remained unclear. A study published in Science on 29 October has now found that speech-like and musical patterns are widespread among birds, including species that do not learn their vocalisat

Is a happy marriage even possible in the world of HBO's The Gilded Age ? Across four seasons, that's still somewhat of an open question. The wedding of Enid Winterton and Oscar van Rhijn that opens season four of the Julian Fellowes drama makes good sense by the standards of 1880s New York. Enid, once a lady's maid, is a wealthy widow. Oscar has lost his for

At the beginning of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, doctors stress the importance of early detection

A major new review challenges the growing enthusiasm for medical cannabis as an insomnia treatment, finding little reliable evidence that it improves sleep quality, sleep duration, or daytime functioning. Researchers caution that this doesn't mean cannabis is ineffective, only that existing studies are too weak to establish whether it works.

A surprising new study suggests that eating peanuts every day could help support brain health and memory in older adults. Researchers found that consuming about two servings of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts daily for 16 weeks improved insulin responsiveness in brain regions important for memory, a function that often weakens with age and has been linked to

A massive study of nearly 486,000 adults found that regularly drinking tea was associated with an 11% lower risk of heart and blood vessel diseases. The lowest risk was linked to drinking roughly six to eight cups per day, with black tea showing more consistent benefits than green tea.

Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have uncovered a surprising process that helps humans develop sharp vision before birth, challenging decades of assumptions about how the eye forms. Using miniature human retinas grown in the lab, researchers discovered that a vitamin A derivative and thyroid hormones work together to shape the foveola, the tiny region

The secret weapon of the sexy older man isn’t silver tinges or well-pressed separates. It’s certainly not getting cosmetic tweaks or wearing full-length leather coats.

The critical Senate race in South Carolina is closer than expected, and President Trump stopped there with six days to go until the midterms. Weijia Jiang has more.

President Trump headed to Ohio to rally voters in a race that could determine control of the Senate. That stop comes after dueling rallies in another key state offered a snapshot of the divisions shaping the midterm elections. Liz Landers reports.

NASA’s Artemis I mission has revealed that cosmic radiation near the Moon is higher than in Earth orbit, but not by as much as scientists might expect. Tiny experimental detectors also uncovered surprising details about how radiation passes through the human body, offering valuable insights for future lunar exploration.

In the News podcast: Lula’s comeback in Brazil and Aleksandar Vucic’s defeat in Serbia show right-wing wave can be stopped

It’s not surprising to see ratings at “60 Minutes” slump when CBS doesn’t air a strong football game before the start of the show. But the program’s performance on Sunday, which lacked exactly that kind of NFL lead-in, is alarming nonetheless. The fifth episode of this season’s cycle of the venerable CBS newsmagazine drew only […]

Scientists have discovered that spiders may sleep in ways surprisingly similar to humans, complete with distinct sleep stages and a dream-like REM state. Researchers at the University of Bonn studied the Australian jumping spider Portia fimbriata, a remarkably clever hunter known for its sophisticated strategies. By recording the spiders over several days an

Why do some people stay mentally sharp even when their brains show signs of Alzheimer’s disease? Scientists in the Netherlands may have uncovered an important clue hidden in a rare group of immature brain cells. Researchers discovered that these cells remain present even in people over 80, but their behavior differs dramatically between those who develop dem

A surprisingly simple exercise routine could help lower blood pressure without requiring daily workouts or expensive equipment. In a study of 100 adults, researchers found that wall squats performed just once or twice a week helped maintain significant reductions in systolic blood pressure over the short term.

Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.

Looking beyond AI for the next big winner? This drug stock could be headed for a $2 trillion valuation.

A solar eclipse recorded more than 2,700 years ago is revealing surprising secrets about Earth's rotation and the Sun's ancient behavior. By correcting an eight-kilometer error in the location of an ancient Chinese capital, scientists were able to reconstruct a total solar eclipse that occurred in 709 BCE and obtain more accurate measurements of how fast Ear

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Veteran trainer David Payne called on the staying powers of immature filly Proxima Dea to give him a third Spring Champion Stakes.

John Wilson: I just don’t think this grape was meant to be turned into lower-alcohol wine

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “The Cycle,” now streaming on Shudder. What if a werewolf continued to transform even after its death? This light bulb idea came to frequent collaborators Jordan Downey and Kevin Stewart as they were sketching out a TV treatment for their 2018 film “The Head Hunter.” “We both […]

A seven-year study found that people with Parkinson’s disease who were more physically active experienced slower declines in memory, thinking, and movement abilities. Those exercising more than eight hours per week showed almost no average cognitive decline, suggesting that staying active may offer important benefits as the disease progresses.

Not every video game needs an elaborate story, a sprawling open world or enemies to defeat. Sometimes, the simple satisfaction of completing a task is enough to keep players entertained for hours. Simulation games have found creative ways to turn ordinary activities into absorbing experiences. Whether making coffee, repairing a car or painting a picture, pla

The key goals of the Paris agreement will not be achieved

Scientists have discovered why common marmosets have unusually small, smooth brains despite starting development much like other primates. The secret lies in subtle changes to brain-building cells that slow neuron production, revealing new clues about how the large, folded human brain evolved.

Researchers analyzing nearly 150,000 Reddit posts uncovered unexpected symptom reports linked by users to unapproved versions of retatrutide, including increased appetite, sleep disturbances, and elevated heart rates. The findings differ from clinical trial results and highlight how AI could help identify potential drug safety signals that warrant further in

The Nikon Small World Competition has announced its photography winners for its 52nd annual contest. This comes weeks after its video winner was dethroned for use of generative A.I.

A new study tracking 13 astronauts suggests that the human heart may be surprisingly well equipped for a journey to Mars, especially with regular exercise during spaceflight. Researchers found that astronauts' hearts adapted to months of weightlessness and handled simulated Martian gravity without major problems, offering new hope for future missions to the

At a rally in Kansas on Monday, President Trump looked to boost Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in his reelection bid. Marshall faces a surprisingly close race with his Democratic challenger, Pastor Adam Hamilton. William Brangham discusses the Senate race with Jared Cerullo of PBS Kansas, the host of the weekly current affairs show, "Kansas Week."