Undiagnosed high blood pressure: in a study of 1.4 million adults, 59% of people who had it had never been told. What it means, and how to get checked.
The Dutch King Ordered a Slavery Study of His Own Family. Then He Read It.
The Dutch king slavery study found his family shares responsibility for centuries of slavery. What he said next shows how guilt and responsibility differ.
Jeff Van Note Dies at 80: 18 Years of Giving the Ball Away
Jeff Van Note, the Falcons’ 262nd draft pick turned six-time Pro Bowl center, died at 80. For 18 years his job was to touch the ball first, then give it away.
MIND Diet and Brain Aging: 2.5 Years Slower, With a Catch
The MIND diet was linked to 20% less grey matter loss, about 2.5 years of slower brain aging, over 12 years. What the study found, its surprise, and its limits.
Strawberry Plant Cover: 3.5x More Berries in a Small Trial
A knitted strawberry plant cover grew over three times the berries in a small NC State trial. How the fabric works, where aphids still got in, what it means.
Space Mirrors: A Startup Wants to Sell Sunlight at Night
Space mirrors: a startup has FCC approval to beam sunlight down at night. Astronomers say a fleet could shine like 10,000 full moons. What night is really for.
Cat Food Heavy Metals: A Test of 100 Foods Found Lead in 99%
Cat food heavy metals: a new test of 100 top-selling cat foods found lead in 99% and more mercury in fish recipes. What it shows, what it can’t, and what to do.
Deepfake Detection With Light: A Device That Checks 15 Videos at Once
Deepfake detection with light: a UCLA laser judges 15 videos in one pass and catches nearly every fake. Here is how it works, and where it still falls short.
Chronic Fatigue: Do 5 Illnesses Share One Root?
A new chronic fatigue study links ME/CFS, long Covid, PTSD, MS and rheumatoid arthritis to shared biology. Experts urge caution. Here is what it really found.
When Is the Hunter’s Moon? October 26, 2026 — and Why It’s Light to Get Ready By
When is the Hunter’s Moon? It’s full on October 26, 2026 at 04:12 UTC. Where the name really came from, how to watch it, and why it seems to rise so early.