Month: November 2026

Scientists solve 30-year-old mystery and discover a hidden defense against inflammation

Scientists solve 30-year-old mystery and discover a hidden defense against inflammation

Scientists have solved a biological mystery that remained unanswered for more than three decades, uncovering an unexpected way the immune system protects the body from its own inflammatory response. The breakthrough reveals that a chemical signal responsible for attracting immune cells to fight infections also helps prevent those same defenses from damaging healthy tissue. The … Read more

‘Natural’ habit tied to higher heart disease, stroke risk: study

‘Natural’ habit tied to higher heart disease, stroke risk: study

Thirty years ago, California legalized medical marijuana, sparking a nationwide revolution. Today, more than 44 million Americans turn to cannabis as a natural way to relax or treat nausea and pain. But new research reveals this popular pastime may come with a hidden cost, raising your risk of cardiovascular problems as consumption continues to sweep … Read more

Bomb threats disrupts flights across Europe again. Here’s what we know

Bomb threats disrupts flights across Europe again. Here’s what we know

Flights across Europe were subject to “hoax” bomb threats on Thursday for the second time this week, disrupting air travel in London, Dublin and Helsinki, among others. According to Reuters, at least 27 different flights were affected, some forced to land unexpectedly and others escorted by fighter jets. Aer Lingus, Finnair, Wizz Air and Polish … Read more

Not just Congress: Democrats’ blue wave washes over state legislatures across US | US midterm elections 2026

Not just Congress: Democrats’ blue wave washes over state legislatures across US | US midterm elections 2026

The blue wave that swept Republicans from power throughout the United States did not only affect Congress. In Tuesday’s midterm elections, Democrats gained hundreds of seats in state legislatures across the country, under-the-radar victories that may have major implications for life in America. Although votes are still being counted, the party’s success appears to be … Read more

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

London – British actor, comedian and media personality Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault in a London court on Thursday. Brand, 51, was found guilty of raping a young fan in 2009 after they met at one of his shows in west London. He was also found guilty of three counts … Read more

Discord is ditching Electron and its new app uses less RAM

Discord is ditching Electron and its new app uses less RAM

Discord is finally giving up on Electron, the cross-platform framework that allows developers to create desktop applications using web technologies. Electron web apps are notoriously resource-intensive, and Discord is now moving its desktop app entirely to Rust, a modern programming language designed for speed and memory safety. “We have been early adopters of Rust since … Read more

Deep-sea robot discovers mysterious golden orb 3,200m deep in the ocean – and scientists were stunned by what it really was

Deep-sea robot discovers mysterious golden orb 3,200m deep in the ocean – and scientists were stunned by what it really was

Even in the 21st century, mysteries abound about wildlife, especially in the depths of the oceans. A recent and interesting example was the discovery of what became known as the “golden orb.” Found in a deep-sea exploration in 2023, the strange object baffled scientists for three painstaking years until they discovered its secrets. The story … Read more