Scientists propose novel way of treating mosquitoes for malaria
James Gallagher and Philippa Roxby Mosquitoes should be given malaria drugs to clear their infection so they can no longer spread the disease, say US researchers. Malaria parasites, which kill nearly 600,000 people a year, mostly children, are spread by female mosquitoes when they drink blood. Current efforts aim toContinue Reading
High Tide (TIDAL Client for Linux) Gains New Features
I downloaded an updated version of High Tide, the unofficial TIDAL client for Linux I wrote about a few months back, and noticed several worthwhile improvements since my last look — and figured I’d write about them! Before I do, keep in mind High Tide is still in development. There’sContinue Reading
Headlines for May 21, 2025
Gaza Officials Report 326 Malnutrition Deaths as U.N. Says No Aid Has Reached Palestinians, “History Will Judge Them”: U.K. Suspends Trade Talks with Israel Amid Starvation Campaign, European Union to Review Israel Ties; Spanish Parliament Urges Arms Embargo on Israel, “A Sane Country Does Not Kill Babies”: Israeli Opposition LeaderContinue Reading
City electricity being stolen by homeless in Los Angeles
Los Angeles officials are sounding the alarm on homeless people illegally using power from light poles to charge electronic devices and use a variety of appliances inside encampments. More: https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/west/fire-risks-homeless-people-power-poles/ #LosAngeles #homeless #theftContinue Reading
One year later with 1st Neuralink patient Noland Arbaugh
The first Neuralink patient says he’s been able to do things he had previously “written off,” such as travel, read books and anything that people can do on a computer. More: https://www.newsnationnow.com/vargasreports/first-neuralink-patient-explains-first-year-of-life-with-brain-chip/ #neuralink #technology #techContinue Reading
Russians said they crossed into Dnipropetrovsk — Ukraine says those troops are dead
Russian Z-military correspondents and propaganda outlets claimed their forces crossed from Donetsk into Dnipropetrovsk region near Novomykolayivka, posting a photo of Russian soldiers beside a pickup truck entangled in barbed wire as evidence. Ukrainian DeepState analytical project, reportedly linked to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, refuted this claim. According to DeepState,Continue Reading
From open arms to political war: how Poland’s far-right turn Ukraine into a wedge issue
As Polish voters headed to the polls on 18 May 2025 for the kickoff of the presidential election, Ukrainian refugees found themselves at the center of an uncomfortable political spotlight. As initial-round win handed liberal candidate Rafał Trzaskowski his first victory — a welcome win for Kyiv, which has leanedContinue Reading
Paris Agreement Target for Warming Won’t Protect Polar Ice Sheets, Scientists Warn
New research suggests the Earth will pass multiple dangerous tipping points at 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming, the U.N. limit exceeded for much of the last two years. By Bob Berwyn Sea levels in some parts of the world could be rising by as much as 8 to 12 inchesContinue Reading
Pro-Palestinian Columbia alumni torch diplomas
Columbia University alumni burned diplomas and police arrested protesters outside a commencement ceremony., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Opinion Sport Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate Crisis Investigations Interactives In Pictures Science &Continue Reading
The Traitor ambushes South Africa’s Ramaphosa in Oval Office meeting
Cyril Ramaphosa’s Oval Office visit began with a video making false claims of anti-white discrimination., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Opinion Sport Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate Crisis Investigations Interactives In PicturesContinue Reading
Don’t Mention Climate: Now, Clean Energy Is All About the Money
The Inflation Reduction Act was once hailed as the biggest climate law in U.S. history. But as supporters try to save it, they’ve stopped talking about the environment altogether.Continue Reading
Virginia Farmers Are Reviving a Tradition of Harvesting Herbs
Farmers have banded together to make the market for herbal supplements and remedies, part of Appalachia’s cultural heritage, more sustainable and more profitable.Continue Reading
Inside an Anthology: Amplitudes ed. by Lee Mandelo
Today on the site I’m delighted to help offer a peek inside the upcoming trans SFF anthology Amplitudes: An Anthology of Trans and Queer Futurity, edited by Lee Mandelo and releasing May 27th from Erewhon Books! Here’s a little more about the collection: Amplitudes: Stories of Queer and Trans Futurity,Continue Reading