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Erythritol sweetener research linked to blood-brain barrier cells and potential stroke-related effects

Science takes a closer look at a popular sugar substitute: scientists have discovered that the “healthy” sweetener found in drinks and bars could, according to a study, weaken the barrier that protects the brain

May 15, 2026 at 6:30 AM
NASA Van Allen Probe A reentering Earth’s atmosphere over the Pacific after years studying radiation belts

After 14 years in space, a NASA probe is about to return to Earth in the least graceful way possible, but there is no real cause for alarm

May 2, 2026 at 8:45 AM

They embraced for 12,000 years, and now DNA has revealed that this Paleolithic scene was even more moving and mysterious than it initially appeared

April 30, 2026 at 6:30 AM
A large Rapana venosa sea snail resting on the ocean floor next to a bed of wild oysters.

From marine pest to business opportunity, the curious initiative involving the Rapana venosa could transform a problem that has been worsening for years into a new source of income for fishermen.

April 29, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Bald eagle Shadow midair with talons raised defending nest from intruding bird at Big Bear

On March 16, Shadow starred in one of the season’s most brutal moments when he spun through the air to defend the eggs in the Big Bear nest from an unexpected intruder

April 28, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Neptune Energy staff stand beside pilot equipment at the Altmark lithium project in Germany, where deep brine is being tested for battery-grade lithium extraction.

Germany discovers a treasure trove beneath an old gas field: 43 million tons of lithium have been found beneath the Altmark region, bringing Europe closer to the great battery revolution

April 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM
A close-up of raindrops hitting the floating surface of a Water-integrated Droplet Electricity Generator panel.

No sun, no wind: Chinese scientists have managed to convert the impact of rain into electricity, and a small panel has already powered 50 lights at the same time

April 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Person walking alone in nature reflecting on life after retirement

I retired with more money than I ever imagined I’d have, but I discovered that what disorients a person most isn’t stopping work, but waking up to a life in which no one seems to need anything from her anymore

April 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM
A bright orange streak of light fragmenting as it slowly crosses the dark pre-dawn sky over Victoria, Australia.

A gigantic ball of light crossed the sky over Victoria, and it wasn’t a meteor

April 8, 2026 at 8:45 AM
IRS logo on a smartphone next to U.S. dollar bills and an American flag

The IRS may owe refunds to millions of people for fees charged between 2020 and 2023

March 21, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Social Security cards placed over U.S. dollar bills, illustrating retirement benefits and savings concerns for Americans turning 65.

You turn 65, retire, and discover the real surprise: the average Social Security benefit is $1,607, and typical 401(k) savings barely reach $2,400 per month

March 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
SSI payment schedule 2026 showing why no separate Supplemental Security Income payment arrives in March

Goodbye to the “normal” SSI payment in March: that’s why millions of beneficiaries believe their money has suddenly disappeared

March 9, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Microscopic view of Asgard archaea, the marine microbes linked to the origin of all complex life on Earth

It was not a Norse god, it was much more: scientists attribute the origin of all complex life to a microscopic marine creature with a mythological name

March 5, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Social Security card and federal database breach investigation involving millions of Americans

All U.S. Social Security numbers may need to be changed following a massive breach that is already being investigated as a national threat

February 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Social Security Administration office during U.S. government shutdown as officials confirm benefit payments continue

The U.S. government shuts down again and millions of people fear for their Social Security checks, but the agency responds with six words that bring immediate relief

February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
3D illustration of gut bacteria linked to research on how milk and cheese affect microbiome diversity

A new study on dairy products reveals an unexpected difference in the gut that almost no one imagines

December 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM