A scanning electron micrograph of bacteria on the surface of a human tongue Science Photo Library/Alamy They say you are what you eat, but the microbes in your mouth may be just as revealing. One of the largest studies yet to explore links between the oral microbiome and metabolic health suggests they may offer clues…
Closed time-like curves offer a route to the past Roman Budnikov/Alamy What if you could send a message into the past? The laws of physics don’t forbid it – and in fact, in some cases, communicating backwards in time might actually be easier than the usual direction. The possibility of sending a message to the…
A shot from Karmela’s trip to The Bone Museum, New York Karmela Padavic-Callaghan Have you ever found yourself spending a Saturday morning staring at a wall covered in human spines? Or, maybe, staring into the eyes of a newly discovered reptile? Recently, I had a chance to do both, as my best friend took me…
As the Pittsburgh Penguins grapple with their playoff struggles, Anthony Mantha’s underwhelming performance has raised significant questions about his future with the team. Despite leading the Penguins with 33 goals during the regular season, Mantha has yet to find the net in the postseason. Coupled with a series of costly penalties in the first three…
The anticipation is palpable as the Montreal Canadiens prepare to take the ice tonight for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The familiar strains of Coldplay’s “Fix You” will echo through the Bell Centre, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. After narrowly missing a…
The vacuum connects to Dyson’s app, where you’ll find resources such as how to empty the dustbin and wash the filter, but not much else. It can tell you how long your last vacuuming session was, but no other details, so it’s not as interesting or as informative as the data you’d get from a…
The Chicago White Sox are quietly witnessing the emergence of one of baseball’s most compelling narratives in the early weeks of the 2026 season: the electrifying performance of Munetaka Murakami. The Japanese slugger has made an instant impact, already hitting 10 home runs—just one shy of the league lead—and tying a White Sox franchise record…
Roman Anthony is facing a challenging start to the season, burdened by the high expectations set by the Red Sox and the front office’s decisions that left him as the focal point of a struggling offense. Following last June’s trade of Rafael Devers and Alex Bregman’s departure, the pressure on the young star has intensified,…
In a sign of the national seriousness of the issue, Environment Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin also intervened, condemning the killings as “horrendous and serious”, adding that the protection of wolves was “crucial to the balance of our ecosystem”.
What About the Dyson PencilVac? Photograph: Nena Farrell Photograph: Nena Farrell Photograph: Nena Farrell Video: Nena Farrell Save to wishlist Save to wishlist Dyson PencilVac I’m separating the Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones (yes, that’s the full name) because, while it’s still a stick vacuum, its design is so different that it stands apart from any other…