U.S. Kills Islamic State Operative in Rare Raid in Syria
The Pentagon provided few details about the operation. But counterterrorism raids — as opposed to airstrikes — typically involve helicopter-borne commandos.
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Does Culture Change Visual Perception? Debunking the Carpentered-World Hypothesis
During her training in anthropology, Dorsa Amir, now at Duke University, became fascinated with the Müller-Lyer illusion. The illusion is simple: one long horizontal line is flanked by arrowheads on either side. Whether the arrowheads are pointing inward or outward dramatically changes the perceived length of the line—people tend to see it as longer when…
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Ranked light heavyweights square off when No. 13 Johnny Walker battles No. 14 Zhang Mingyang at UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang on Saturday. The main UFC fight card from Shanghai Indoor Stadium in Xuhui District, China, is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. ET. Walker is looking to earn his first win in over…
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Congo Has Astronomical Rates of Sexual Violence. Now Victims Have Lost Access to Care.
The conflict that has put rebels in control of much of the east of the country has left victims with no legal recourse and dismantled many of the clinics that offered care.
Forest bathing may boost physical health, not just mental well-being
Scientists have found another reason why we should spend more time in nature Colin Anderson/Blend Images LLC/Getty Images So-called “forest bathing” is known to have psychological benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety, but now research suggests it also boosts physical health by lowering blood pressure and inflammation. Also known as shinrin yoku, the Japanese practice…
What student loan borrowers need to know before Labor Day
Borrowers behind on payments could face wage garnishments unless they get on a repayment plan now. Student loan borrowers face an ominous deadline as Labor Day approaches. The Trump administration announced earlier this year that it planned to resume collections for borrowers behind on their student loan payments, setting a deadline of “later this summer.”
Ron Turcotte, jockey for Triple Crown winner Secretariat, dies at 84
Ron Turcotte, who rode Secretariat during his Triple Crown year in 1973 and electrified the sport, died Friday at his home near Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada. He was 84. According to his longtime friend and business partner Leonard Lusky, his death was due to natural causes. Turcotte, who despite being in a wheelchair since…
Trump’s Cuts May Spell the End for America’s Only Antarctic Research Ship
The decommissioning would leave the United States with no icebreaker to study the southern seas and cede scientific leadership to rival countries like China.