In the Desert, a ‘Cleaning Station’ for Ants
A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other. Source link
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How exclusion of nine million voters could shape state politics
The tensions have been fuelled by remarks from political leaders, including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who have suggested in campaign speeches that the clean-up is aimed at identifying so-called “illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators” – a term the TMC says is being used to refer to Muslims. However, many Hindu voters have also been left out…
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Fox News is vying for a new audience
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist Source link
Forest hit back to earn crucial point against Villa
Neco Williams scores his first goal since September to earn a 1-1 draw for Nottingham Forest against Aston Villa at the City Ground. Source link
Fez Is Alive in Prison
First-time actor Angus Cloud was an immediate standout when “Euphoria” premiered on HBO in 2019, and built that momentum even further in Season 2. His character, drug dealer Fezco, ends up in a climactic shootout when his home is raided by a SWAT team, creating one of the biggest cliffhangers of the season finale in…
New drugs take aim at one of cancer’s deadliest mutations
A form of pancreatic cancer (pictured) is often caused by mutations in the KRAS protein.Credit: PJD/SPL Armed with sophisticated chemistry and fresh approaches to drug design, researchers are closing in on innovative strategies to undermine a cancer-causing mutant protein once considered ‘undruggable’. Mutations in a protein called KRAS fuel some of the most lethal cancers….
Aave DAO Grants 25M in Stablecoins to Aave Labs in Governance Vote
Aave Labs, the core development team behind the Aave protocol, has been granted $25 million in stablecoins, alongside a token allocation of 75,000 AAVE by its decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) as part of the “Aave Will Win” framework. The vote passed Saturday with nearly 75% in favor. The stablecoin allocation will be paid in installments…
In Myanmar, Even Flowers Stoke Fear
Myanmar’s generals have brutalized the country for decades. But they have come to dread garlands as a sign of resistance. Source link
The Masters 2026: The five key shots in Rory McIlroy’s second Augusta victory
It will arguably be the best bogey of McIlroy’s career. With a two-shot lead on the 18th tee the job was almost done but McIlroy had a wild swipe and his ball flew to the right and into trees. Hearts were suddenly racing again. After what seemed like an eternity, as he tried to usher…