WEIRD HISTORY
Bayer’s novel blood thinner targets a novel protein that can lead to clotting in stroke survivors – By Bronwyn Thompson 2026 Nov 12 – A first-in-class blood thinner has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to prevent repeat strokes in people …
Could the Detangled comb be the future of hair regrowth? (Liu et al., Nature Communications, 2026) – By Mike McRae 2026 Nov 10 – A comb is an optimistic tool to buy when your hairline is retreating. So researchers in China gave the humble grooming …
Parts of the Grand Staircase National Monument were removed from federal protection under the Trump administration, opening the way for mining and drilling. David McNew/Getty Images – By Erika Allen Wolters, Associate Professor of Political Science, Oregon State University And by Monica Hubbard, Professor of Public Policy …
Scientists found that for each hour someone got to sleep earlier, they experienced significantly more weight loss over eight weeks. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2026 Nov 07 – Whether it’s four or eight hours, how much we sleep each night has become a focus for …
So long, and thanks for all the kitsch. Depositphotos View 3 Images – By Bronwyn Thompson 2026 Nov 06 – In news that won’t come as a surprise to anyone besides those who drive one that hasn’t had its wheels fall off, it’s been announced that …
Putting some pressure on your bones could add years to your life. (Africa images/Canva) – By Mike McRae 2026 Nov 05 – Your skeleton has a demanding day job, pumping out fresh new blood cells and serving as a mineral bank for calcium, not to …
There are far fewer women diagnosed with autism than men. Could a single gene explain it? Dean Drobot/Canva – By Mike McRae 2026 Nov 04 – Autism’s striking sex difference has long presented researchers with a puzzle. Why are boys diagnosed around three to four …
Three of the four torsoes and their more expensive whole forms behind them. Realbotix View 7 Images – By Bronwyn Thompson 2026 Nov 03 – Meet Aria, Mila, Dave and Amar – the first four models coming out of Las Vegas-based humanoid company Realbotix. To make …
What do spiders dream about? Apurv Jadhav/Getty Images/Kartika Paramita/Almeria Haus/Canva – By Mike McRae 2026 Nov 02 – Somewhere in Australia’s tropical northeast, a tiny spider twitches in its sleep. Whether it’s imagining sinking its fangs into a delicious meal or fearing the business end …
The campaign of U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola of Alaska, a Democrat, has been rocked by accusations it recruited a spoiler candidate for the ballot. AP/Mark Thiessen – By Drew Kurlowski, Associate Professor of Political Science, Coastal Carolina University Published: 2026 Oct 30 – Less …
