Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says
Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Source link
Multipurpose anti-viral pill may treat colds, norovirus, flu and covid
Viral RNA relies on an enzyme to replicate, which offers up a target to protect against a range of pathogens Juan Gaertner/Science Photo Library/Alamy A single drug has been found to inhibit a range of common viruses in lab studies,…
Ancient Roman bone penis discovered in forgotten museum box
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Archaeologists in the Netherlands recently discovered a sizable conversation starter tucked away in a forgotten storage box. Amid a long overdue archive cataloguing project…
SpaceX Starship could slash travel time to Uranus in half
The ice giants are among the most fascinating targets in our solar system, and Uranus has recently moved to the top of the list. The 2022 Decadal Survey from the National Academies identified it as the highest priority destination for…
Shadow Lord’ season 2 confirmed
Ahead of its premiere, Dave Filoni has revealed that the Star Wars animated series Maul: Shadow Lord will return for a second season. The Lucasfilm co-president revealed that season 2 is already in the works, telling Esquire that “at the…
AO3 is finally out of beta after 17 years
Archive of Our Own (AO3) is officially exiting beta. The Organization for Transformative Works — the nonprofit behind the fanfiction site — announced the update on Thursday, which comes 17 years after AO3’s launch in 2009. “Since 2009, AO3 has…
Amazon hits sellers with ‘fuel surcharge’ as Iran war roils global energy markets
The war in Iran has hammered global oil markets, with gas prices in the U.S. spiking significantly. Amid the rise in transportation costs, Amazon has instituted a new 3.5% fuel surcharge for sellers that use its distribution network. The policy…
‘Uncanny Valley’: Iran’s Threats on US Tech, Trump’s Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket’s Pop-up Flop
Kate Knibbs: So, you went twice? Makena Kelly: Yes, Kate. I went twice. Kate Knibbs: I missed that. Zoë Schiffer: Wait, is the Pentagon Pizza thing a joke about the pizza predicting the war? Makena Kelly: Yeah. Zoë Schiffer: Oh,…
Surprise fossil discoveries push back the evolution of complex animals
Artist’s reconstruction of the ancient ocean ecosystem preserved in the Jiangchuan biota Xiaodong Wang A huge and beautifully preserved suite of fossils discovered in China has cast doubt on the idea that complex life flourished dramatically during a rapid burst…
A ‘forbidden planet’ the size of Jupiter has astronomers stumped
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. There’s a “forbidden” oddball planet about 282 light-years away from Earth. The Jupiter-esque planet known as TOI-5205 b is the first exoplanet of its…
Eating more meat may lower Alzheimer’s risk for some people
Older adults who carry genes linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease may not experience the expected increase in cognitive decline if they eat relatively large amounts of meat. That is the key finding from a new study by…
Why the epic Dell stock price surge isn’t over, Goldman Sachs says
Dell (DELL) is just revving up after an eye-popping quarter. The news: Goldman Sachs analyst Katherine Murphy reiterated a Buy rating on Dell in a note on Tuesday. Murphy set the price target at $500, implying about 15% more upside…
What Time Does ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Air? Streaming & Cable Options – Hollywood Life
Image Credit: Peacock A new group of singles is heading to Fiji in search of love. Love Island USA returns for Season 8 on Peacock, bringing back fan-favorite host Ariana Madix, daily episodes, and plenty of twists, recouplings, and dramatic…
