The average penis of today could look very different in the near future, thanks to several technological advancements on the ...

The squirting cucumber that’s been explosively launching seeds since ancient times ...

Scientists have finally uncovered how the squirting cucumber achieves its explosive seed dispersal through a sophisticated system of fluid redistribution and precise launch mechanics that have evolved ...

The squirting cucumber (Ecballium elaterium, from the Greek "ekballein," meaning to throw out) is named for the ballistic method the species uses to disperse its seeds. When ripe, the ovoid-shaped ...

European leaders felt certain about one thing after a whirlwind tour by Trump officials — they were entering a new world where it was harder to depend on the United States. By David E. Sanger ...

An alarming video from Gaza shows young children handling oversized rifles in the absence of Hamas police. Despite Hamas's efforts to maintain order, children handling weapons instead of toys has ...

A trader watches his chart while working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange July 8, 2014. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Walmart's quarterly report in the coming week will give ...

Jan. 23, 2025 — Rising carbon dioxide levels affect more than just the climate; they also affect the chemistry of the oceans. When saltwater absorbs carbon dioxide, it becomes acidic, which ...

Feb. 12, 2025 — Scientists have uncovered the equipment that enables bacteria to survive exposure to antibiotics: a shuttling mechanism that helps a complex of proteins pump out a wide spectrum ...

At the Munich Security Conference, Olaf Scholz accused the U.S. vice president of unacceptable interference in Germany’s coming elections. By Jim Tankersley and Andrew E. Kramer After years of ...

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