As GLP-1s reshape America, questions and new uses emerge
Hailed by some as miracle drugs, GLP-1s have surged in popularity in the past few years. An estimated one out of every eight Americans is now on some version of…
What to know about a Russian lab worker’s death and speculation about pneumonic plague
Local officials have confirmed the illness and death of a lab worker at an anti-plague research institute in Russia.
NASA to Stream SpaceX Crew-12 Return, Splashdown Live
NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 8:05 a.m. EDT, Wednesday, Oct. 7, for the undocking of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission from the International Space Station, pending weather…
The DOJ Was A Political Weapon Long Before Trump
There are several truths worth acknowledging about the current state of the so-called Department of Justice. Donald Trump has weaponized the DOJ to attack political enemies, real and perceived. In…
WATCH LIVE: Winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics is …
The Nobel Prize in physics will be announced Tuesday.
Surviving the Food Dystopia
I always feel better about my day when it starts with a smoothie instead of a breakfast sandwich. When it comes to peak writing mode, some whipped-up fruit and oat…
Pluralistic: Scrutinized (05 Oct 2026)
Today’s links Scrutinized: Pervert glasses vs the authentic self. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. Object permanence: DRM-free in the UK; Maple-leaf roses; Italian Wikipedia shuts down; Vancouver’s property…
Florida’s dengue outbreak is largest in continental U.S. in decades
Experts warn that local dengue outbreaks could become more frequent due to persistent mosquito populations and climate conditions.
BRCA and beyond: finding younger women with a higher risk of breast cancer
What if all it took to understand your risk of one of the most common types of cancer was a computer program, a spit sample and a questionnaire from your…
NASA Astronaut Christina Koch at Eagles vs. Rams
NASA astronaut and mission specialist of the agency’s Artemis II mission, Christina Koch, leads the fans in singing the Eagles Fight Song from the field at an NFL game between…