The insect may learn to associate the chemical Deet with a ‘blood meal’, researchers say It is a spray used worldwide to protect humans from mosquito bites, but now research suggests Deet can become attractive to the insects if they associate it with feeding. Deet – which has the chemical...
Are robots nearing their ChatGPT moment? – podcast
Last month at Beijing’s half marathon, a robot named Lightning beat the human world record by nearly seven minutes. It’s the latest in a string of AI-powered milestones that have got people wondering whether robots are about to enter our everyday lives, just as chatbots have. And the country leading...
Most UK men should not be offered prostate cancer screening, experts say
Government will consider committee’s guidance that says mass screening ‘likely to cause more harm than good’ Most men in the UK will not be offered prostate cancer screening if the government accepts the final recommendation of an expert committee. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with...
After protests outside synagogues, New York makes it a crime to block entry to a house of worship
Blocking someone from entering a house of worship is now a crime in New York under a law approved after a series of raucous demonstrations outside synagogues
US says it carried out defensive strikes on Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones
US says it carried out defensive strikes on Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones
US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration has placed additional sanctions on Iran as part of a sprawling economic pressure campaign during the war, this time targeting the country’s newly created agency that is trying to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
Newsom seeks to shield California elections from federal interference before Tuesday primary
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that aims to shield California elections from federal interference ahead of the state's primary next week
US military strikes another alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing 2
The U.S. military has struck another vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men
Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Powerball
The winning numbers in Wednesday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 05-14-21-31-51, Powerball: 13
Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is euthanized at Bronx Zoo
A Bronx Zoo elephant who gave researchers new insights and became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case has died