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The Nobel boys club (again)
The winners of the Ig Nobel Prizes, a good-natured parody of the Nobel Prizes, were announced this week, honoring research ranging from the perfect splash-free urinal design to the aerodynamics of nose-blowing.
Food Editors Share Easy Weeknight Chicken Recipes
Food editors at Bon Appétit, EatingWell, and Simply Recipes have shared their favorite recipes for quick and easy weeknight chicken dinners, aiming to make meal preparation simpler for busy families.
Flag of the United Kingdom (Wikimedia Co) Ex-Wives Told to Stop 'Mothering' Ex-Husbands
The article suggests that ex-wives should stop answering questions that their ex-husbands could find out themselves, such as birthdays or other personal details.
Sandi Shen (CC BY) FDA Approves New Treatment for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
The FDA has approved tucatinib (Tukysa, Pfizer) in combination with trastuzumab and pertuzumab for the maintenance treatment of adults with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer following induction treatment.
Earlier Start, Less MS Disability at 10 Years
Researchers found that early treatment with ocrelizumab, a drug used to manage multiple sclerosis (MS), significantly reduced the risk of disability progression over a 10-year period.
cdc (PD) Florida Sees Spike in Dengue Cases, Signals Wider Threat
Despite the growing threat, there is currently no dengue vaccine available in the United States.
40 years ago October 8, 1986: Probe into assassination bid
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has detained six individuals from Delhi and surrounding areas for questioning in connection with the attack on the Prime Minister's life on October 2.
YouTube — ANI News Pakistan’s unwarranted references to Kashmir part of propaganda: Harivansh Singh at IPU meet
India's Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh, exercised India's right to reply at an international forum in Tanzania, where Pakistan had made comments on Kashmir.
ITU Pictures (CC BY) Senator Murray Launches Public Health Working Group
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced the launch of the Public Health for America Working Group, an initiative aimed at developing ideas, safeguards, and legislation to rebuild and improve the nation's public health system.
YouTube — Chicago Bears Ben Johnson's Impact on Bears' Offense Highlighted
The Bears' offensive success under Johnson is a significant factor in their overall performance, and his continued impact will be closely watched.
Daniel Torok (PD) PhRMA Sues Trump Over Medicare Drug Pricing Pilot
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) filed a lawsuit Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, challenging the Trump administration's so-called 'most-favored nation' (MFN) pilot program in Medicare Part B.
Cards84664 (CC BY) What doctors need know about todays healthy abstainer 2026a10011cw
Doctors are rethinking their approach to patients who abstain from alcohol for health reasons, not illness, according to a recent report in Medscape.
Kobi Gideon (CC BY-SA) Hamas calculus, Israel’s gamble: How October 7 reshaped the region, 3 years on
On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a devastating attack on Israel, resulting in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people and the capture of 251 others.
Dibiagio28 (CC BY-SA) IIT Hyderabad and S&P Global Launch AI Lab for Finance Research
The lab, inaugurated in the presence of IIT Hyderabad Director Prof B S Murty and S&P Global India Operations Managing Director Nilam Patel, will provide students and faculty with opportunities to work on practical projects and research.
Daniel Torok (PD) Georgia Governor Candidates Debate Trump's Impact
The debate in Georgia also featured live and taped questions from voters, with topics ranging from health care and affordability to the candidates' approach to the Trump administration's influence on state politics.
Lazlo1971 (CC0) The unstoppable rise of nipples
Fashion trends are taking a provocative turn with the rise of visible nipples, as seen in the latest offerings from Marks and Spencer, which now sells stick-on nipples that create a subtle silhouette beneath clothing.
Shubham Kumar Tops JEE Advanced With 330 Out of 360
Shubham Kumar secured the top position in the Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) with a score of 330 out of 360, marking the culmination of a decade-long series of high-achieving students in the prestigious exam.
Our World In Data (CC BY) British Hospital Water Supply Linked to Two Deaths and 40 Infections
A renowned British hospital has grappled with a seven-year bacterial outbreak in its water supply, linked to two deaths and 40 infections, according to a coroner's inquest and a new scientific paper.
YouTube — Citizen TV Kenya Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case and Death
The outbreak, which was declared in mid-May, has seen more than 8,300 confirmed cases across seven provinces in the DRC, making it the worst Ebola epidemic in the country’s history.
DNA Test Clears Accused in Madhya Pradesh Minor Assault Case
Police officials said that Vishna Ram had been involved in criminal activities for around 12 years and had over 18 cases registered against him in different police stations of Rajasthan, including those under the NDPS Act, attempt to murder, assault, Arms Act, theft, and fraud.
FDA Outlines 2027 AI Guidance Plans
The FDA's guidance on AI in medical devices will be crucial in ensuring ethical and safe technological advancements.
Witnessing the Failed Execution of Christa Pike: ‘We Could All Hear Her Breathing’
On Sept. 30, Christa Pike's execution was halted when medical staff could not establish IV access, marking the first time a woman faced the death penalty in Tennessee in nearly 200 years.
How Environmental ‘Obesogens’ Are Rewriting Metabolism
Hannah-Shmouni highlighted that EDCs can interfere with hormonal pathways involved in insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism, and thyroid function.
Raph_PH (CC BY) Higher Self-Esteem Linked to Better Weight Loss in Group Therapy
Byron Gajewski, PhD, another co-author of the study, noted that patients with higher self-esteem scores showed a 15-pound weight loss improvement in group settings.
Jae Edmonds. The original f… Study Reveals Younger Colorectal Cancer Patients Face More Severe Outcomes
A new study presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2026 National Conference found that colorectal cancer (CRC) in adolescents and young adults is more severe and has a lower survival rate compared to older patients.
©House of Commons / Roger H… (CC BY) Badenoch fallen trap locks parties out of power
In contrast, new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch seized the opportunity to critique Labour's policies, starting with climate change.
Goleisureintl (CC BY) Photon-Counting CT Emerges as Game-Changer in Cardiac Imaging
The technology is transforming cardiac CT into a multidimensional imaging platform capable of integrating coronary assessment, cardiac structure and function, and myocardial tissue characterization.
Pinyapat Prisananuntakul (CC BY) Financial Incentives Boost Smoking Cessation in Lung Cancer Screening
The research found that financial incentives contingent on biochemically confirmed smoking cessation more than doubled the sustained tobacco abstinence rates through six months compared to standard care.
YouTube — NBC News US Ready to Help Russia Amid Suspected Plague Outbreak
A Commission spokesperson said, 'We are aware of the reports concerning the laboratory incident in Russia, seemingly involving a pathogen causing plague.' They added that the EU is better prepared for pandemics after the experience of COVID-19.
ERCC - Emergency Response C… (PD) Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Surpasses 1,000 Cases
The CDC reported 3,569 confirmed measles infections nationwide this year, with Pennsylvania leading the count.