Researchers have found the first atmosphere surrounding an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star. The researchers say that their discovery provides the strongest evidence yet that worlds with conditions similar to Earth could exist beyond our solar system. The gas detected in the atmosphere is helium, which would not…
Could eating lots of chili peppers affect your cancer risk? Scientists have been debating that question for years, and the answer remains far from simple. While chili peppers contain compounds that have shown anti inflammatory and even anticancer effects in laboratory experiments, some human studies have linked very high consumption to a greater risk of…
Getting a little less sleep each night may have a bigger impact on your health than you realize. Researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons found that adults who cut their nightly sleep by about 80 minutes for six weeks gained an average of one pound and spent more time being inactive….
Former England captain Heather Knight has announced her retirement from international cricket. Knight, 35, joins batter Tammy Beaumont in stepping down from England duty at the end of the ongoing Test match against India at Lord’s. Advertisement The batter finishes with 320 international appearances, which is an England women’s record, and led her country to…
Smartphones, electric vehicles, and countless portable electronics all depend on batteries. As demand for better energy storage grows, improvements in battery capacity, lifespan, and safety will play a major role in the future of electrification. One of the most promising technologies is the solid-state battery, which could allow smartphones to operate for several days on…
The crowds that snaked around the National Mall in Washington on Saturday, America’s 250th birthday, were dressed for a party. They wore red dresses, blue shorts and white tank tops with bald eagles on them. Some wore glittery hats emblazoned with “U.S.A.,” and most were slathered in sunscreen as they sweltered in the 101-degree heat…
Scientists have uncovered evidence that could change how doctors think about a common form of stroke and why standard preventive treatments often fail. New research suggests that lacunar ischemic stroke is not primarily caused by fatty plaque building up inside arteries, as many have assumed. Instead, the strongest link appears to be with changes in…
Amnesty believes RSF fighters committed grave human rights violations in and around el-Fasher during its 18-month siege of the city. “Children were not collateral damage of this violence – often, they were deliberately targeted and have suffered immensely. They have been killed, injured, raped, abducted, and forcibly recruited on a massive scale,” said Agnès Callamard,…
Creatine is one of the world’s most popular sports supplements, widely used to improve strength and muscle performance. Now, researchers are exploring whether it could have benefits far beyond the gym. A new systematic review published in Brain Medicine examined whether creatine might help relieve depression by supporting the brain’s energy needs. The findings offer…
Jun 29, 2026, 08:57 PM ET The knockout stage has officially begun, so it’s win or go home for the remaining countries at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Canada were the first team through to the last 16 yesterday, and Monday’s round-of-32 games give three teams the chance to do the same. Brazil became the…
