Kidney stones are a common and painful complaint wildpixel/Getty Images A magnetic device may be able to remove kidney stones more efficiently than standard approaches, avoiding the need for repeated surgical procedures. Kidney stones occur when minerals in urine crystallise. They can be painful when they become lodged inside the kidneys or enter the ureters,…
A Cornish Rex cat named Stella Tim Flach Cats are distinctive animals: domesticated for centuries, revered and reviled in equal measure throughout history and bred to match our own aesthetic tastes and whims. From a sensational internet fluffball to his own domestic longhair Loki, renowned animal photographer Tim Flach explores the world of cats in…
Does your phone seem less functional than it once was? It may be due to enshittification HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP via Getty Images EnshittificationCory Doctorow (MCD Books) “Enshittification” is one of those rare new words that so perfectly sums up a prevailing but innominate concept that it feels like it has existed forever, like “shrinkflation” or “greenwash”…
piranka/Getty Images It is a familiar pattern. A new website or app arrives that is so good you just have to try it. It’s free, so why not? You and millions of others quickly become hooked, using it every day. But then it starts to change. Some of your favourite features can now only be…
“At first, Ishiguro’s English boarding school setting seems so familiar…” This year is the 20th anniversary of the publication of Kazuo Ishiguro’s renowned novel Never Let Me Go and I have finally got round to reading it. I can hardly believe that such a haunting story has been sitting on my shelf all that time,…
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin has emerged as one of the league’s top performers as the 2025-26 NHL season unfolds. Hot Start to the Season Malkin kicked off the season with an impressive performance, contributing two assists in the Penguins’ decisive 3-0 victory over the New York Rangers. He has continued to shine, accumulating two…
The Detroit Red Wings have ignited their season with a perfect 5-0-0 record, following a call to action from head coach Todd McLellan after their opening loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Since then, the Red Wings have outscored their opponents 19-9, securing victories against formidable teams including the back-to-back Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers and…
A Long Journey to the NHL For young New York Rangers defenseman Matthew Robertson, the path to the NHL has been a challenging one. Drafted 49th overall in the second round of the 2019 NHL Draft, Robertson spent four seasons developing in the AHL before finally receiving a call-up at the end of last season.…
This past week has been nothing short of exhilarating for baseball fans, especially for those cheering on the Los Angeles Dodgers and the remarkable Shohei Ohtani. After a dominant performance, the Dodgers have secured their spot in the World Series for the second consecutive year, overcoming their regular-season struggles against the Milwaukee Brewers. Ohtani’s Historic…
21 minutes ago Sean Seddon Reuters Zelensky is on his third visit to Washington since January Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday, as Trump weighs whether to arm Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles capable of striking deep into Russia. Their meeting comes a day after Trump said…