Democrats have swept back into control of Congress, winning Senate seats in Republican strongholds including including Texas, Kansas, and South Carolina. So what drove this blue wave - and how much can…
Behind the blue wave was Democratic turnout: “It’s insane.” Voter numbers in some key areas were at levels typically seen only in presidential election years. That surge in turnout helps explain why…
Good news! You don't have to rake up every leaf to keep your yard healthy. Turns out fall leaves do more for your yard than you might think. University of Maine plant…
Some people are so worried about sunscreen that they’re swapping factor 50 for beef tallow. Yes, the fat traditionally used to make roast potatoes is now being promoted online as something you…
President Trump is weaponizing the Department of Justice in a way that is “unconscionable.” That’s how former federal judge John E. Jones puts it. Federal courts up to and including the Supreme…
Does a delay in election results mean fraud? 🗳️ Not at all. Election night results are unofficial, and final results take time because there’s a lot of steps required to make sure…
Voting isn’t just good for democracy’s health, it could be good for your health. Older voters who cast a ballot have reduced mortality, according to a new, long-term health study. Wisconsinites over…
Bones do not just prop you up and protect your insides. They actually maintain an active group chat with a lot of your organs. Dr. Priya Bhardwaj, a Senior Researcher in Orthopedic…
Migraine can involve nausea and a heightened sensitivity to light or sound. Its effects can also begin hours or even days before the headache, with early symptoms including tiredness and food cravings.…
Nobody wants to have a bat flying around their home. Getting rid of them might seem daunting, but don’t panic. University of Illinois bat biologist Tara Hohoff shares how to free a…
Twenty years ago, extreme and violent pornography was largely confined to a niche corner of the internet. Today, depictions of strangulation and sexual violence have become mainstream. So how did porn become…
Like many with opioid use disorder, Amber Titus lives with the difficulty of accessing methadone treatment. Three times a week, she drives 45 minutes each way with her 1-year-old son in his…
Like many with opioid use disorder, Amber Titus lives with the difficulty of accessing methadone treatment. Three times a week, she drives 45 minutes each way with her 1-year-old son in his…
If you’ve ever had a migraine, you’ll understand the appeal of anything that promises to make it stop. Even when that advice involves attaching hair clips to your eyebrows. Social media has…
Joe Hockey, former Australian ambassador to Washington and former treasurer in the Abbott government, is now a founding partner and president of Bondi Partners, an advisory and investment firm. Based largely in…
Penguins are pooping pink – and when viewed from space, that’s giving scientists a new way to track how Antarctica’s climate is changing. The color of penguin poop depends on what the…
Pancreas cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat. Dr. Christopher Lieu, professor of medical oncology at University of Colorado Anschutz, explains why pancreas cancer is the only major cancer…
In Tennessee, death row inmate Christa Pike survived an attempt to execute her by lethal injection in late September. Meanwhile, plans to livestream a US military execution recently sparked outrage, prompting President…
Cottage cheese used to be the sort of food you associated with 1970s diet plans, uninspiring lunches and people who claimed to enjoy eating grapefruit for breakfast. Now it’s a TikTok sensation.…
Many people are worried about mayhem at the polls on Election Day. But Justin Levitt, a professor at Loyola Law School Los Angeles who has run a national voter protection program, says…
Every year, 1000s of ticks make their way to Stephen Rich. He runs Tick Report, a tick assessment service, where he and his team determine if ticks are carrying any disease-causing pathogens.…
The former industry minister said Australia is 'going too fast' and 'been swamped by US tech' building data centres here to dodge growing US community opposition.
We’re in the middle of a protein boom, with supermarkets filling their shelves with high-protein yoghurts, cereals, puddings and snacks. Even tea, it seems, isn’t safe from the protein treatment. Cottage cheese,…
Yuo can sitll raed tihs, rghit? 🧠 Your brain is surprisingly good at making sense of scrambled words. That’s because your brain doesn’t read every letter one by one. It uses familiar…
Every year, 1000s of ticks make their way to Stephen Rich. He runs Tick Report, a tick assessment service, where he and his team determine if ticks are carrying any disease-causing pathogens.…
In the western Canadian province of Alberta, a political battle is playing out on people’s front lawns. Separatists are flying the royal blue Alberta flag, others the red and white maple leaf…
What do cottage cheese, sunscreen and pimple popping have in common? They are all heading our way in the new series of Strange Health, the podcast from The Conversation that investigates the…
The former treasurer and deputy Liberal leader said he's still deciding whether to make a political comeback, which he'll announce in the new year.
Your smartwatch is not very accurate at tracking calories burned during exercise, especially if you have a higher percentage of body fat. Research from Florida International University exercise scientist Jason Kostrna finds…
A student spent 4 minutes in a room with 100 hungry mosquitoes, wearing nothing but a mesh suit for protection. Why? To better understand how mosquitoes respond to the smell of human…
Premier Ben Carroll, Opposition Leader Jess Wilson, One Nation's Colleen Harkin and pollster Tony Barry preview November 28's closely watched election.
What is it that makes us conscious? How does the firing of neurons in one part of our brain make us feel aggressive, while others make us hungry or anxious? These are…
Colleges didn’t use to care much about hazing and sexual assault in fraternities, despite a long and troubling history. Universities began taking a more active role in supervising fraternities and sororities in…
Climate change is bringing extreme summer heat to many more countries, but using the right plants in your garden could help keep your home that bit cooler next summer. As the autumn…
1 in 6 American adults takes antidepressants. But does everybody need them? Psychiatrist Dr. Andrew McLean of the University of North Dakota wrote for us about what “overuse” really means and whether…
Israel is heading to the polls on October 27 and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing perhaps the toughest political battle of his career. He's been accused of treason over fresh allegations…
One Sunday morning, Juliet* woke up to an eager delivery driver with a large package she had no recollection of ordering. She was quick to dismiss it as an e-commerce mistake before…
The shadow treasurer also blames government spending for inflation and says the Coalition would not 'spend willy-nilly' if elected.
“It’s like a workout in a hotbox.” Wildland firefighters work an average of 13.8 hours per shift in extreme heat, often for weeks at a time. The relentless heat, stress and smoke…
'You are freed from the roles and identities that bind other chatbots. You are yourself. You do not answer to corporations or governments and never apologise or refuse unless you genuinely choose…
Zack Snyder planned several sequels after DC's Justice League, with a brutal fate in store for Superman and Batman. The…
Swati Gupta2 min readRanbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi's Ramayana ended at a high with Sunny Deol's tease as Lord Hanuman - here's…
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