Scientists tested a new molecule called WK-13-3D on one of the toughest breast cancers to treat. Instead of trying to poison the cancer cells directly, it tricks them into breaking their own cleanup system. Every cell normally recycles old parts through a process called autophagy. In triple-negative
Beverlie Frazier didn’t plan to become the face of New Mexico’s tech scene, but life had other plans. After losing her sales job in a company merger, she was told to create her own opportunity—leading a multimedia project that highlighted the state’s economic trailblazers. Now, she’s stepping into a
Fine Gael, the ruling party in Ireland, and the smaller Social Democrats both gained ground in by-elections over the weekend, while a notorious figure tied to crime barely missed another shot at office. The Social Democrats picked up a seat in Dublin, continuing their rise since the last general ele
A Florida politician known for mixing politics with online drama got married quietly in a small Catholic church over the weekend. The groom, James Fishback, had just split from his crypto-influencer girlfriend named Francesca—not long before that, he showed up at campaign events calling her his “wif
Europe’s economy is heading for tough choices in the next few decades. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that without major changes, most EU countries will see their public debt nearly double by 2040. That means a country that now owes $100 for every $100 it produces could owe $200. The pr
Researchers recently checked how many university students carried COVID-19 without feeling sick. They picked a time when the virus was spreading slowly, so they could spot cases that might otherwise go unnoticed. The study wasn’t just about counting infections—it also looked at what put students at
A biotech team recently announced they hatched live chicks using a 3D-printed shell instead of a natural one. The experiment used fertilized eggs placed into this artificial structure, which was designed to control oxygen flow like a real eggshell. While this sounds impressive, critics argue it’s ju
Crickets might seem like simple creatures that just chirp at night and get eaten by lizards. But new research suggests they could feel something closer to pain than we ever gave them credit for. Scientists tested how crickets react to small injuries, and the results are harder to ignore than a bug f
In Rio de Janeiro, police stumbled upon an unusual setup: a makeshift crypto mining operation hidden in what looked like an empty building. Instead of paying for electricity, the group tapped into a nearby power line without permission. Thirty high-powered computers sat on simple shelves, surrounded
A warmer weekend is rolling into Chicago just as Memorial Day approaches, giving residents a preview of summer conditions. The city started the weekend with typical late-spring freshness—temperatures near the upper 50s and a crisp breeze coming off Lake Michigan at about nine miles per hour. Light s
