Morrie Markoff, Listed as Oldest Man in the U.S., Dies at 110
A rare supercentenarian, he remained remarkably lucid after 11 decades, even maintaining a blog. His brain has been donated for…
Is the Sugar Substitute Xylitol Safe for Your Heart?
New research suggests the sweetener is linked to health issues. Here’s what to know.A new study linking the low-calorie sugar…
Statins pioneer Akira Endo dies aged 90
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Games Are Proving Their Pull on News and Tech Sites
What’s a five-letter word for an activity that media and technology companies are increasingly relying on to gain subscribers and…
Mistral, a French A.I. Start-Up, Is Valued at $6.2 Billion
Created by alumni from Meta and Google, Mistral is just a year old and has already raised more than $1…
Was This Sea Creature Our Ancestor? Scientists Turn a Famous Fossil on its Head.
Researchers have long assumed that a tube in the famous Pikaia fossil ran along the animal’s back. But a new…
Labour would ban under-16s buying energy drinks
Under-16s will be banned from buying high-caffeine energy drinks in England, if Labour wins 4 July's general election.
First Came ‘Spam.’ Now, With A.I., We’ve Got ‘Slop’
A new term has emerged to describe dubious A.I.-generated material.You may not know exactly what “slop” means in relation to…
Urinary Incontinence: How to Manage It When You Leave Home
Q: I’m going on vacation soon and am worried about leaks from urinary incontinence. What should I do?Maybe it’s a…
Bill Gates Is Backing a Nuclear Power Project in Wyoming.
Work is starting in Wyoming coal country on a new type of reactor. Its main backer, Bill Gates, says he’s…