Nobel in Medicine Honors Brain Cell Switch Researchers
Three scientists share the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for uncovering how the brain switches individual nerve cells on and off using light-sensitive proteins.
Scientists Search for the Dawn of Consciousness in Babies
Researchers are racing to determine the exact moment human consciousness emerges in infants, hoping the discovery will shed light on how awareness arises in everyone.
Expert Urges Emotional Support for Teens After Torreón Attack
Following a violent attack in Torreón, Mexico, allegedly carried out by twin siblings, a specialist is calling for stronger emotional support systems for adolescents to counter the spread of hate speech.
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Head to Brazil Runoff
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro will face each other in a presidential runoff on October 25, after neither secured enough votes to win outright in the first round.
Matt Damon Surprises Ben Affleck at Mexico City Premiere
Ben Affleck brought his new Netflix thriller 'Animals' to Mexico City, where best friend Matt Damon made a surprise appearance alongside his wife, producer Luciana Barroso.
Lula and Bolsonaro Head to Brazil Runoff Vote
Brazil's presidential race is headed for a runoff after right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro outperformed polls, setting up a decisive matchup against incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Brazil Election: Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro in Razor-Tight Race
Polls have closed in Brazil's tightly contested presidential election, with right-winger Flávio Bolsonaro holding a narrow lead over incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as partial results come in.
Wildfires Pose Hidden New Risk: Rising Ozone Levels
Beyond the soot and smoke that make headlines, scientists say wildfires are also driving up ground-level ozone, a harmful gas that can damage lungs even far from the flames.
Cancelo and Ajer Steal the Show in Portugal vs Norway Clash
In a high-stakes UEFA Nations League match, Norway's Kristoffer Ajer and Portugal's Joao Cancelo each scored stunning goals that overshadowed even Erling Haaland.
Sea Ice Researcher Wins Prestigious MacArthur Grant
A climate scientist studying sea ice has been named one of 20 recipients of this year's MacArthur Fellowship, earning an $800,000 award with no strings attached.