The Verge
Today, I’m talking with Jennifer Scanlon, who is the CEO of UL Solutions. That’s Underwriters Laboratories – you know, the UL logo listed on all your electronics? That symbol means it’s been tested and found safe in a variety of ways. UL’s been around for 100… more…
CNET
007: First Light, the first Bond game in a decade and a half, blends infiltration and action worthy of the iconic spy. more…
NPR
Some people in the MAHA movement are angry with the Trump administration's stance on environmental toxins — including its current support for the maker of the pesticide glyphosate. more…
NPR
Unlike many cancers, colorectal cancer has become more lethal for people at younger ages. Doctors are sleuthing out why. more…
The US economy is in for a second inflation shock from the Iran war. This time it won't be from fuel prices, but groceries and other consumer goods. more…
Hackaday
Peristaltic pumps are a very simple and effect device for transferring fluids without said fluid ever coming into contact with any part of the pump mechanism. At their core they involve a mechanism… more…
The Atlantic
What’s so great about a “natural” menstrual cycle? more…
Construction-physics.com
Though wind and solar continue to carve out larger and larger shares of world energy supply, the modern world still runs on petroleum, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. more…
Vice News
Scientists call these “lilliputian hallucinations,” a rare phenomenon involving miniature human or fantasy figures more…
CNET
Wishful thinking and a taste test won't tell you much about your drinking water. Here are the most common contaminants found in everyday tap. more…
Yanko Design
Keen’s Zero-Glue Shoe Uses A Cord-Cage To Hold Itself Together, And Can Be Repaired By Swapping PartsThe footwear industry runs on glue. Something like 30 billion pairs of shoes get manufactured globally each year, and nearly all of them rely on... more…
Yanko Design
5 Toys Made From Mushrooms, Rice Husks, and Wood That Replace PlasticAs awareness of our environmental impact grows, every choice we make matters, from the food we eat to the things we buy. Yet, we often... more…
Science Daily
A major new study finds that living in pesticide-heavy environments could raise cancer risk by up to 150%, even when the chemicals are considered “safe” on their own. The research suggests these mixtures may silently damage cells years before cancer appears. more…
Science Daily
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new layer of complexity in Cannabis, identifying dozens of previously unknown compounds—including the first-ever evidence of rare molecules called flavoalkaloids in its leaves. These compounds, prized for their potential… more…
New Scientist
A procedure that could be done in half an hour, and prepared ahead of time, could seriously reduce blood loss from severe wounds, such as during surgery more…
Presse-citron
Le tribunal des activités économiques de Lyon a tranché : le fonds d’investissement américain Lone Star est désigné pour reprendre Polytechnyl. C’est un démantèlement industriel majeur, laissant près de 500 salariés sur le carreau. more…
Jezebel
This week, Zeldin appeared before the House Appropriations Committee and Senate Democrats to defend his gutting of the agency, arguing that the EPA will be more efficient with less money. more…
Jezebel
The MAHA movement suffers constant embarrassing betrayals, but they're never allowed to blame Trump or RFK Jr. for doing it to them. more…
“Endocrine-disrupting chemicals, often found in plastic, coupled with climate change’s effects…are each linked to reductions in fertility and fecundity across global species – including in humans.” Ar more…
Android Authority
From clean water to a power station that can power all your electronics, these are some of the best camping gadgets you can get right now. more…
NPR
Pioneering scientist J. Craig Venter has died at 79. His "whole genome shotgun method" helped genome sequencing become faster and cheaper. more…
BGR
Your PlayStation 5 is a fairly advanced gaming console, but it still requires some standard maintenance, and that includes regularly cleaning. more…
Vox
For years, the “Make America Healthy Again” movement was driven by moms. Concerned about the safety of childhood vaccines and about chemicals in the food their kids were eating, they helped propel Donald Trump to the White House — and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to… more…
Vox
It’s exceptionally rare that the tiny, perpetually marginal, and politically outmatched animal rights movement manages to capture national attention. A lack of attention is that movement’s core problem and central organizing conundrum. How can it convince the… more…
IndieWire
The repertory theater will screen five of the director and actor's best collaborations in 35mm this May, along with several films starring George Peppard and matinees of some James Bond and Indiana Jones favorites. more…
Al Jazeera English
With the two sides locked in a standoff, oil prices have continued to soar. more…
Al Jazeera English
The war has affected trade with some of Iran's largest partners, including China and the UAE. more…
Al Jazeera English
Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia's largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain. more…
Al Jazeera English
Chinguetti was once a popular desert library town attracting scholars from the Muslim world to its precious collections. more…
Mediapart
À la tête de Polytechnyl pendant cinq ans, Domo Chemicals a non seulement ruiné l’entreprise mais aussi pratiqué des fraudes sociales à grande échelle. Des salarié·es risquent de se retrouver sans salaire, sans indemnités chômage, sans RSA et même sans sécuri… more…
CNN
When a group of mothers and wellness influencers, including surgeon general nominee Casey Means, was asked to go to the White House this month, some of them assumed a few staffers would hear their grievances about the health risks of weedkillers. more…
Eurogamer.net
I've played about three hours of Hitman studio IO Interactive's 007: First Light, give or take. The most immediate takeaway I have? This is not a Hitman game. I'm not a major Hitman expert, mind, so I can't speak to the really minute things that might subtly … more…
Salon
RFK Jr.’s “wellness” movement is collapsing under its own contradictions more…
Thoughtcatalog.com
Nicole Kidman shared the parenting habit at the HISTORYTalks event in Philadelphia on April 18, in conversation with Hoda Kotb. “Both my daughters will kill me for saying this,” she sai… more…
New Atlas
It doesn't take much to pick up a viral infection in spaces we share with other people – whether it's from tiny droplets in the air containing these particles, or touching doorknobs and countertops in offices and hospitals.Continue ReadingCategory: Engineerin… more…
Universe Today
Mercury is one of the four rocky worlds of the Solar System, yet its chemistry is very different from Earth, Venus, and Mars. Missions to the planet show that it has an iron-poor, but sulfur- and magnesium-rich crust. Furthermore, it's known to planetary scie… more…
The New Republic
For an uncomfortably long time on Monday, two lawmakers shouted at one another about climate change in a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing about the Trump administration’s proposed budget for the Environmental Protection Agency. One was EPA administra… more…
The Indian Express
Staying calm, following instructions, and asking questions when unsure can make the process easier more…
The Indian Express
The exhibition at Nature Morte, New Delhi, dismembered objects and kneaded forms to showcase multiple narratives of the Covid migrant exodus and the Noida workers' protest more…
The Indian Express
As Mumbai’s watermelon-linked deaths raise concern, an expert explains the hygiene protocol for keeping your fruits safe more…
The Indian Express
Invisible microplastics may be accumulating in the body and hastening fatty liver disease, says a new study. more…
mindbodygreen.com
A week can change more than you’d expect more…
Discussing a decades-old FDA loophole for putting new ingredients into the country’s food supply. more…
Energy crises are good times for oil refiners—not so much for the rest of us. more…
Nakedcapitalism.com
Our rocky daily links: dino DNA, dam to save AMOC? food shortages worries, China tech (again!), Trump v. new Iran proposal, moar US 'narco" kills, Poland pop collapse? Kimmel v. Trump, Supremes consider glyphosate + bulk warrants, US managed neglect, AI carbo… more…
Part the First: The Attack on American Science Continues, Unabated. A few days ago the president fired the National Science Board (NSB), all twenty-two members of a statutory twenty-five, who served staggered six-year terms that preserved institutional memor… more…
Psychology Today
You can't see or taste them, but microplastics are in your blood, your brain, and possibly your mood. Here's what the science says. more…
Psychology Today
Despite what you may have seen on social media, a "dopamine detox" won't fix your ADHD—and it could even make it worse. Here's how to unravel the myth from reality and find strategies that will actually help. more…
TechRadar
Food hygiene experts recommend using a simple table fan to keep fruit flies away until you've tackled the problem at its source. more…
TechRadar
Don't spend your summer struggling with sneezes and streaming eyes — these three top-rated air purifiers will keep your home free from allergens. more…
CBC News
A new law in the United Kingdom banning the sale of tobacco products to future generations has been hailed as a landmark moment in the fight against nicotine addiction. The ban by birth date has given heart to campaigners and researchers in Canada, who see it… more…
Tom's Hardware UK
War-related disruptions in the Middle East are hitting global electronics supply chains, triggering shortages in critical PCB and chipmaking materials that could drive up prices of gadgets more…
ProPublica
For decades, a small EPA program assessed toxic chemicals. In an internal memo obtained by ProPublica, a top Trump appointee sharply criticized the program’s work and directed agency offices to review regulations that relied on its assessments. more…
Moby summary of Phillips 66's Q1 2026 earnings call more…
Is AZN a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on AstraZeneca PLC on South Sea Investing’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the... more…
Barchart.com
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.73%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) ... more…
Nature.com
Human herpesvirus 6B (HHV-6B) is more pathogenic than closely related HHV-6A. Here the authors show that APOBEC3 enzymes restrict HHV-6A replication, while the U28 protein of HHV-6B counteracts APOBEC3 activity resulting in higher virus replication. more…
BMWBLOG
The 2025 BMW M2 has an aggressive front end that looks great and catches road debris like a net. Most owners see their first stone chip fairly quickly. So therefore, some owners often resort to... First published by https://www.bmwblog.com more…
Brit + Co
Hands down, the best decision I ever made in 2026 was cutting out my doomscrolling habits once and for all. It's addicting, falling down the rabbit hole of negativity, reading one mean tweet or scary news headline after the other. This sort of thing is guaran… more…
Dailymail.com
Sun-tan lotion bans are becoming increasingly common in Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean - with dermatologists advising a fern-derivative tablet could help stop tourists getting burnt. more…
The Cut
The Cut’s editorial team has rounded up the best tried-and-true gift ideas for this upcoming Mother’s Day. more…
The Cut
We quit our bad habits for the sake of our future selves, author Xochitl Gonzalez writes. How naïve of us. more…
Chem. Commun., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6CC01596D, Feature ArticleZikang Xu, Yunhao Wang, Fu Liu, Fengkun Hao, Xiang Meng, Liang Guo, Mingzheng Shao, Chaohui Wang, Rundong Zhao, Hanxiao Du, Zhanxi FanBy involving the electrocatalytic nitrate red… more…
Juancole.com
Scientists have recently detected microplastics in human blood, breast milk, heart arteries, lungs, testicles, brains and placentas more…
RT
India and Russia are planning a $2 billion urea facility to secure supplies amid the Middle East conflict. It will have a capacity of 2 million tons annually more…
Screen Rant
Ahead of Daredevil: Born Again season 2's finale next week, the MCU show finally adds the one thing this new season was absolutely missing. more…
Screen Rant
One of the most surprising redemption arcs has just begun in the MCU, and I'm honestly wondering just how far Marvel is going to take it. more…
Screen Rant
A major Daredevil: Born Again season 2 reveal has teased that the return of a hero introduced back in the MCU's Phase 3 is closer than ever. more…
Screen Rant
Daredevil: Born Again finally brings back a fan-favorite character from the original Netflix series, and it upgrades him in the best way. more…
Screen Rant
Marvel explores a wild scenario where Jessica Jones' story becomes more closely intertwined with Spider-Man's legacy, rewriting her origins. more…
Screen Rant
Daredevil: Born Again season 2, episode 7 has been released, featuring some great Easter eggs, MCU connections, and nods to the previous Netflix era. more…
Screen Rant
Daredevil: Born Again season 2, episode 7 includes a quick reference to Spider-Man that was very easy to miss at first. Did you catch it? more…
Telepolis.de
Der US-Iran-Konflikt trifft Millionen Bauern hart: Dünger und Diesel werden unbezahlbar – mit dramatischen Folgen für die globale Ernährung. more…
Artnet.com
The 6th-century Codex H included a Greek-language copy of the New Testament’s letters of St. Paul. Sometime in the Middle Ages, though, the monks of Mt. Athos broke the book up and re-used the parchment. Fragments have since been identified, but the original … more…
Despite the rising flood of fast fashion coming into Australia, there's little regulation on hazardous substances in clothes. more…
Arboviruses are mosquito-borne viruses that induce acute lytic infection in humans, but it is unclear how they establish persistent infections in their mosquito vectors without compromising host cell viability. This study shows that persistent arbovirus infec… more…
Termites produce a diverse array of more than 200 terpenoids, but how are these biosynthesized? This study reveals that a termite-specific expansion of the geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate synthase gene family has generated terpene synthases capable of making the… more…
The RNA chaperone Hfq is known to assemble into biomolecular condensates in response to stress in E.coli, but what leads to Hfq’s phase separation is not clear. This study shows that polyphosphate serves as a scaffold for the formation of condensates with Hfq… more…
Onegoodthingbyjillee.com
Have you ever wondered what chemicals are going on your clothes? Ditch the dryer sheets for a better way to soften and freshen your clothes! more…
Nature.com
Just like vertebrates, cephalopods — such as octopuses and squid — have elaborate brains. Neuroscientists are flocking to them for insights into how intelligence evolved. more…
Nature.com
Macrophages can sample antigens from living cells through a trogocytosis-like mechanism that routes ingested material away from degradation, a finding that delineates a previously unknown pathway for antigen presentation to CD8 T cells. more…
Nature.com
An analytical pipeline called Iteratively Defined Lengths of Inaccessibility (IDLI) maps the genome-wide occupancy of a range of nucleosome types and shows that most nucleosomes exhibit programmed ‘distortion’, in which the DNA exists mainly in a partially ac… more…
Science Daily
A troubling new study from MIT reveals that a common environmental contaminant, NDMA—found in polluted water, certain medications, and even processed foods—may pose a far greater cancer risk to children than adults. In experiments with mice, young animals exp… more…
Chem. Sci., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SC00859C, Edge Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Zhi-Hui Lv, Kang Liu, Chun-Qing Yin, Lin Du, Min Liu, Xin-Ming HuDire… more…
Goldman Sachs warns that investors are overlooking an impactful war-driven price shock that could send consumer goods soaring. more…
Solardaily.com
London, United Kingdom (SPX) Apr 23, 2026 A technique that improves the performance and stability of next-generation solar cells - without adding any chemicals or coatings - has been demonstrated by researchers from Korea University and the University of Su… more…
Daily Signal
Across the country, lawmakers and industry groups are pushing to make it harder to sue pesticide manufacturers when their products fail to adequately warn consumers about risks or how to protect themselves when using these chemicals. That debate between consu… more…
Survivalblog.com
Our weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select s… more…
Thephoblographer.com
Setting up a darkroom at home is something that some folks shooting film and printing their own images often think about doing. Yet at the same time, it's really difficult to do it unless you truly know what you're doing. And if you have no real idea, then we… more…
Breitbart News
The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday imposed sanctions against one of China’s “teapot refineries,” run by a company called Hengli Petrochemical in the port city of Dalian, for buying Iranian oil. The post U.S. Sanctions Chinese Refinery for Buying Iranian O… more…
Halfbakedharvest.com
This week’s Nine Favorite Things is all about slowing down and appreciating the little things—from peony season and dream garden inspiration to outdoor patios, Mother’s Day gifts, fashion finds, and everything making life feel extra beautiful lately! more…
Naturalnews.com
On Day 6 of “Beyond The Diagnosis,” Robert Scott Bell laid out a chilling theory that pesticide regulation failures may be a calculated strategy to render American farmland unusable and convert it to industrial energy production. He argued that PFAS, or forev… more…
Naturalnews.com
A Boston University study found daily consumption of artificially sweetened drinks increases the risk of stroke by 300% and accelerates Alzheimer’s development. MRI scans reveal sugary beverages (soda, fruit juice) cause brain volume loss, memory decline and … more…
Naturalnews.com
Moringa seeds act as an eco-friendly coagulant, removing contaminants (microplastics, bacteria, silt) by up to 99% without toxic chemicals like aluminum sulfate. While effective, moringa leaches dissolved organic carbon into treated water—a hurdle scientists … more…
Naturalnews.com
For Mother’s Day, focus on thoughtful, long-lasting presents that support mom’s health and wellness rather than quick, trendy deals. This is especially important during times of rising inflation, when gifts that add genuine value to someone’s daily life are p… more…