A 35-year-old Kentucky woman was arrested in late 2025, accused of taking abortion pills that she ordered online. The gestational age and status of the pregnancy is unknown. But Kentucky,…
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Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research
When the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, another crisis quietly grew behind closed doors. Reports from around the globe suggested that violence against women…
How workplace stress hijacks the nervous system to cause headaches − and a neurologist’s guide to managing them
Many people finish the workday not just tired but wired. Their mind keeps racing, their body feels tense, and even in moments that should be restful they feel a lingering…
Don’t miss the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, locations and tips
Heads up, skywatchers! Don’t miss the Eta Aquarid meteor shower tonight, as activity peaks in the predawn hours of May 6. Under ideal conditions, it’s possible to see up to…
Ancient island in Scottish loch found to rest on hidden timber base
New work at Loch Bhorgastail in Scotland has changed what archaeologists thought they knew about a small artificial island. The site lies just off Isle of Lewis and is one…
Why do you have to wear a helmet when you’re skateboarding?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why do you have to…
Biological age tests reveal what slows or hastens aging – but they’re useful only for researchers, not consumers
Imagine receiving a test result that tells you your body is biologically five years older than your chronological age. You exercise regularly, get good sleep, eat healthy meals and have…
A YouTuber just recreated the original Star Wars with cardboard, and it’s awesome (video)
I Recreated Star Wars out of Cardboard – YouTube Watch On Happy Star Wars Day! While most enthusiasts might prepare for the unofficial geek holiday of May 4th by rewatching…
How the Nile helped an ancient Sudanese city thrive for centuries
A stretch of the Nile in northern Sudan appears to have underpinned the long occupation of Napata, an early urban centre of the Kushite state, according to work led by…
7 things nobody tells you about stargazing (that make a huge difference)
A few years ago, a friend came back from Jordan in September and told me I’d got it wrong. “I went to that desert you told me about but I…
