What scientists found inside coral reefs could change the future of medicine
Beneath the beauty of coral reefs lies a hidden universe of microbes unlike anything scientists expected. Each coral species supports its own specialized microbial partners, many of which have never been studied before. These microbes produce a stunning variety of chemical compounds with potential uses in medicine and biotech. TheContinue Reading
Argentina’s hot spot for cruises insists it didn’t cause the hantavirus outbreak
Argentina’s tourism-dependent province — Tierra del Fuego, home to the southernmost city of Ushuaia — is reacting angrily to the idea that the deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard an Atlantic cruise ship may have emerged from its territory, pushing instea…, Read MoreContinue Reading
France escalates case against Elon Musk over X content and AI posts
Billionaire Elon Musk faces preliminary criminal charges in France as part of a widening investigation into his social media platform, X. The case stems from a broad probe launched in January 2025 into online speech, content moderation and the platform’s algorithms. According to The Wall Street Journal, Musk recently failedContinue Reading
US evaluates Mexican consulates after unproven far-right allegations
State Department officials are evaluating all 53 of Mexico’s consulates across the country, a process that could potentially result in closing some or all of the facilities. The move follows claims in conservative media that Mexican consular officials have interfered in U.S. politics — allegations the Mexican government denies. Mexico’sContinue Reading
Market Talk: Soaring chip stocks ‘can go even higher from here’
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs, with Intel soaring on reports of a deal to make chips for Apple devices. Baird investment strategist Ross Mayfield says first quarter earnings and guidance from AI-linked chip makers were ‘so robust that it’s hard to call this a bubble.’ #News #ReutersContinue Reading
April Jobs Report Shows Uneven Labor Market Growth As Inflation Outpaces Wages
Today’s jobs report shows the labor market added 115,000 jobs in April, while the number of jobs added across February and March was revised down by 16,000. Since the start of 2026, job gains have averaged just 76,000 per month. The unemployment rate held at 4.3%, near its highest levelContinue Reading
Why Are We Talking About a Damn Ballroom? | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
Why is The Traitor so obsessed with a ballroom? What is actually going on in Iran? Is this the worst Supreme Court of all time? We discuss the biggest stories of the week, and chat with Ben McKenzie about The Traitor’s crypto corruption. Join us. And to learn more aboutContinue Reading
‘Every Bird Counts:’ How city residents can help protect migratory birds
Did you know that millions of birds may be migrating silently overhead right now as you read this – and you don’t even need to leave the house to see them?Continue Reading
World News in Brief: Somalia drought response, Gaza and Ukraine aid updates, human rights abuses in Tunisia
In Somalia’s Puntland region, dried out watering holes, animal carcasses and old pots filled with ash have become part of the landscape as worsening drought conditions deepen a growing hunger crisis.Continue Reading
Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president
Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding an absolute majority in the legislature., Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding absolute majority in the country’s legislature. Laura Fernandez has been sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president and has vowed to fight rising crime in the Central AmericanContinue Reading
Venice Biennale: The Art of the Unseen
At this year’s Venice Biennale, the story isn’t just about what’s on display—but what’s missing., NewsFeed At this year’s Venice Biennale, the story isn’t just about what’s on display—but what’s missing. Withdrawn countries, postponed ceremonies, and a fractured jury have turned the world’s oldest art exhibition into a stage forContinue Reading
HWO SIG Seminar, 10 June 2026
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community HWO SIG Seminar, 10… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups Conferences Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources HWO SIG Seminar Habitable Worlds Observatory Science Interest Group HWO SIG about HWO SIG Seminar Location Virtual dates 10 JuneContinue Reading
Habitable Worlds Observatory SIG Seminar, 10 June 2026
Physics of the Cosmos … Physics of the Cosmos Community Habitable Worlds Observatory… About Community Program Analysis Group (PhysPAG) Science Groups Meetings Cosmic Pathfinders Science Gaps Early Career Workshops Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources Habitable Worlds Observatory SIG Seminar HWO SIG about Habitable Worlds Observatory SIG SeminarContinue Reading