Here’s a new detail of how a real-life Cordyceps fungus zombifies still-living animals: Crashing their “blood sugar.” That’s a recently discovered bit of science related to the zombie-apocalypse video game and TV series “The Last of Us.” The fiction chronicles an imaginary version of Cordyceps that has jumped from insects to humankind. The menace spreads…
SpaceX is looking to raise fresh capital by selling new shares to insiders in a deal that would boost its valuation to around $400 billion, according to reporting from Bloomberg. The company’s strategy is to raise money via a fundraising round and separately hold a tender offer to allow employees to sell some of their…
Squid Game’s Korean adventures might be over but the dystopian drama won’t stop blowing up records for Netflix. After the third season of the show amassed 60.1M views across its six episodes, which broke the streamer’s record for most views for a show in its first three days, it added another 46.3M views, combining for…
The agriculture secretary announced a plan to limit Chinese and foreign purchases of farmland as part of its national security strategy.
President Emmanuel Macron is on a state visit to Britain, the first of a French leader since 2008. His hosts are drenching him in pomp, pizazz and protocol.
Most U.S. Babies Are Deficient in Key Gut Microbes Essential for Their Health Babies lacking in key gut bacteria are at greater risk of developing asthma, allergies or eczema By Rachel Nuwer edited by Andrea Gawrylewski Evgeniia Siiankovskaia/Getty Images Dirty diapers are more than a messy reality of infant care—baby poop can be an indicator…
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark intends to return to action Wednesday against the Golden State Valkyries, ending a four-game absence with a groin strain. Clark told reporters at Tuesday’s practice that she does not know how many minutes she’ll play. Fever coach Stephanie White also said she anticipates Clark to be available, barring any setbacks…
A key pillar of post-9/11 airport security theater may finally be going away. Multiple outlets are reporting that the Transportation Security Administration will start allowing passengers at a few select airports to keep their shoes on while going through security checkpoints. No longer will we have to gaze upon our fellow travelers’ weird socks or…
France’s President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrived in England a short time ago for their multi-day state visit. Because Buckingham Palace is still undergoing extensive renovations, the major setpieces of the state visit are being staged in Windsor. Prince William and Kate were sent to the airport to greet the Macrons on…
Kansans created Food for Peace, for 70 years a font of rural income and pride. Now at least one grain broker is trying to sell grain that once fed the world as dog food.
