In 1859, 24 Rabbits Were Released In Australia — Within 90 Years There Were 600 Million — A Biologist Explains

How two dozen rabbits released in 1859 triggered one of history’s fastest mammal invasions — and the biology behind Australia’s unstoppable rabbit boom.

An Inventor of Apple’s FaceID Wants to Analyze Your Brain’s Health With AI

Gidi Littwin’s new AI startup, Hemispheric, makes diagnostic brain scans for conditions like depression, PTSD, and Parkinson’s. He wants the technology to be as cheap and easy as a blood test.

40 Years Later. Jim Cantore On Mount Rushmore Of TV Weather

Jim Cantore has spent his entire 40-year career at The Weather Channel. Here’s why he is considered one the best TV meteorologists ever.

Spotify’s Daniel Ek is bringing his body-scanning clinics to the US
Spotify’s Daniel Ek is bringing his body-scanning clinics to the US

Spotify founder Daniel Ek’s body-scanning startup, Neko Health, is setting its sights on the United States after raising $700 million from a star-studded group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and investment firms. It plans to open its first clinic in New York this year before expanding rapidly across the country. Neko operates private clinics offering full-body scans […]

The Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak Is About to Get Much Bigger

Official case counts likely capture only a fraction of US cyclosporiasis infections, and the outbreak is likely to get worse before it gets better.

Starlink’s V5 dish is now available — here’s how it compares
Starlink’s V5 dish is now available — here’s how it compares

SpaceX’s latest residential dish – the Starlink V5 – is now available in “select areas.” It’s notably smaller and lighter than the V4 dish with improved power efficiency. It’ll be available in more places as SpaceX ramps up production to meet global demand. The company notes that Starlink V5 is not intended for in-motion use […]

Homer Epic ‘The Odyssey’ Gets A Full-Length AI-Generated Film

The producers of “Odysseus: The Fall” timed its debut to follow the release of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s tale, giving viewers a chance to compare them.

The No. 1 Online Habit That Slowly Drains Your Happiness, By A Psychologist

A major 2026 happiness study reveals the real online habit that quietly drains your mood — and it has little to do with how much time you spend scrolling.

New York Governor Signs First Statewide Data Center Moratorium

“We have no choice but to address the challenges created by these massive facilities,” New York governor Kathy Hochul said. The executive order will pause construction for one year.

Humanities Strike Back In The STEM Empire

Why humanities deserve further elevation in the world of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.