French geologist Michel Siffre’s 63-day experiment in a dark cave revealed the human body has an internal clock that operates independently of external time cues. By stripping away markers of day and night, Siffre uncovered a personal timer that slowly drifted beyond the standard 24-hour day. His results have had far-reaching implications for chronobiology, influencing … Read more
President Donald Trump has announced plans to privatize mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which experts warn could push US homeowners’ monthly payments higher and exacerbate the country’s housing affordability crisis. The two firms, currently under federal supervision, play a crucial role in the US mortgage market, guaranteeing about 70 percent of mortgages made … Read more
The 2026 midterm elections are still years away, but Republican strategists believe their party can weather the coming attacks on President Donald Trump’s spending and tax cut bill. The bill, which includes provisions to eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, lift the state and local tax cap, and cut Medicaid spending, is a high-risk gamble … Read more
Pope Leo XIV has declared himself “Roman” as he completes formalities to become bishop of Rome, saying he feels a “serious but passionate responsibility” to serve all Romans. The first American pope formally took possession of the St. John Lateran Basilica, marking his role as bishop of Rome. Leo assumed the title on May 8, … Read more
American tourists are reconsidering international trips due to concerns about U.S. politics and potential negative perceptions abroad. A recent survey found that 72% of respondents believe Americans will be perceived more negatively abroad in 2025. Some travelers, like Terry and Chris Wells, a Georgia-based couple, have put off their summer trip to Seoul, South Korea, … Read more
Biology often appears efficient, but a closer look reveals that living systems are designed to be fragile. This planned fragility, known as selectively advantageous instability (SAI), allows cells and organisms to adapt and survive in changing environments. In every cell, molecules constantly come and go within minutes. Proteins like transcription factors, which control gene expression, … Read more
Formula One drivers Max Verstappen and George Russell have expressed their disappointment with the mandatory pit stops introduced for this year’s Monaco Grand Prix. The two-stop strategy was aimed at creating strategic interest, but it failed to achieve its goal. The policy change resulted in a lack of overtakes throughout the 78-lap race. Verstappen, who … Read more
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Astronomers have observed a rare and intense cosmic event as two galaxies collide head-on, with speeds of over 1.8 million km/h. This phenomenon has been happening for almost four years, giving scientists the unique opportunity to study its effects. The galaxies in question are approximately 11 billion light-years away from Earth and are slowly merging … Read more
Lando Norris achieved one of his childhood dreams, winning the maiden Monaco Grand Prix, after a hard-fought battle with Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen. Starting on pole position, Norris held off challenges throughout the 78-lap race. Norris was forced to lock up both front tires during the early stages but managed to maintain the lead … Read more