On Sunday, an Israeli air attack on a Hamas-run police station in Gaza killed five people and hurt at least sixteen more. The strike happened near a crowded tent camp where families displaced by the war were living in Khan Younis. Doctors didn’t say if any of the dead were police officers. The Israe
Scientists have found a way to make chemicals used in medicine more efficiently, using a common plant compound as a starting point. They created tiny metal complexes that act like specialized tools, helping reactions happen in a controlled way. These tools are made from a substance found in pine tre
Research shows people react differently to visual cues based on their habits. A study compared smokers and non-smokers by tracking how they moved a computer mouse toward images on a screen. The images were unrelated to smoking, pleasant, unpleasant, or cigarette-related. The goal was to see if smoke
A24 is teaming up with Kojima Productions to turn the hit video game Death Stranding into a movie, but fans shouldn’t expect a direct copy of the original story. Director Michael Sarnoski has been working hand-in-hand with Hideo Kojima, the game’s creator, to shape a fresh script that blends new cha
The new exhibition blends scientific ideas with creative expression, inviting both experts and everyday people to explore the cosmos in a new way. Instead of sticking to textbook explanations, the event showcases artwork that captures the wonder of distant planets and stars. Artists use bright
The need for kidneys is high, but hospitals can’t keep up. In places like Pakistan, a shadow market has sprung up where people sell their own kidneys for cash. A small study followed five men who gave a kidney illegally, looking at every step of their journey. Researchers used open‑ended talks and a
The idea that sports betting has suddenly turned into a national crisis is often pushed by headlines, but the numbers don’t always match that picture. In Florida, a 138% jump in calls to a gambling helpline appeared after legal sports betting began last year, yet a similar rise was seen in Massachus
California health workers have spotted measles virus in everyday wastewater, a sign that the disease may be spreading unnoticed. The Merced County Department of Public Health made the discovery, even though no confirmed sick people have been reported in that area. The state now counts 74 cases spr
The idea that a kitchen staple can help keep blood pressure in check has been around for ages, but scientists are now trying to pin down exactly how it works. When garlic is crushed or chewed, a sulfur‑rich molecule called allicin is released. This compound is thought to relax blood vessels, cut inf
A fresh first‑person horror title drops soon for PC and PlayStation, putting players inside a twisted mansion where trust is the first thing to break. The game throws investigators into a labyrinth that bends and warps, forcing them to hunt for exits while monsters stalk their every step. Communicat
