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There’s no shortage of things that could end the world. But between climate change, risks from AI, and biological threats like pandemics, we seem to be forgetting about one human-made existential risk that has been with us for 80 years: the ever-present possibility of nuclear warfare.But nuclear war hasn’t forgotten about us.“Because of extraordinary luck over 80 years, despite many close calls and near-misses, there hasn’t been a detonation of nuclear weapons,” Elise Rowan, the deputy vice president of communications at the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), told me over email. “Every concern that is top of mind for Americans right…

If there were a chemical formula for happiness, dopamine would be at its core. Often called the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, dopamine drives motivation, reward, and pleasure, whether from a good meal, an achievement, or a meaningful relationship. From drug addictions to social media marathons, contemporary life has made dopamine a double-edged sword that both stimulates productivity and feeds addiction.The brain’s reward circuitDopamine is a chemical signal that conveys pleasure and thus a sense of reward. Each time something happens that makes us happy, such as eating chocolate or receiving a compliment, our brain releases dopamine, prompting us to act in the…

Hostels in each sub-division and degree colleges in every block for students of Other Backward Classes, implementing recommendations of the Bandyopadhyay Commission on land reforms, and giving first access to rape survivors of their medical reports to avoid “manipulation” — these are some of the promises that the Mahagathbandhan is likely to include in its joint manifesto for the Bihar Assembly polls.Sources working on the manifesto, which is likely to be released in the next few days, told The Indian Express that the alliance had discussed some broader issues for inclusion in the document. “A final call will be taken…

A woman walks past a sign indicating the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., is closed as the federal government continues its shutdown on Oct. 6, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images With the federal government shutdown now two weeks old and counting, a federal judge in San Francisco will weigh whether to temporarily halt the latest wave of layoffs by the Trump administration. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston will hear preliminary arguments on Wednesday in a case brought by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the American…

Over the course of a seven-day whirlwind tour, One Man, One Guitar, Many Worlds, ‘Guitar’ Prasanna visited Bengaluru, Chennai, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Arunachal Pradesh and finally Kochi. From Tyagaraja and Dikshitar to jazz, blues, Illaiyaraaja, and songs from his own albums, Prasanna played them all on his guitar. After a rocking performance at the Ziro Festival, Prasanna presented a 180-minute Carnatic recital at the golden jubilee celebrations of Sree Poornathrayeesa Sangeetha Sabha, Tripunithura. A pioneer in playing Carnatic music on the guitar, Prasanna’s journey is a masterclass in dedication and passion. Picking up the basics of guitar at a young…

Cold showers have long been touted for their invigorating effects, from waking you up in the morning to boosting circulation. But they may also influence metabolic health, including insulin sensitivity, a key factor in managing blood sugar and reducing the risk of diabetes.  Even a brief exposure to cold could potentially activate certain processes in the body, helping muscles take up glucose more efficiently and improving overall metabolic function. While the benefits of cold showers are often discussed in terms of alertness and recovery, the question remains: can they genuinely affect insulin sensitivity? To confirm this, we decided to speak…

Demonstrators holding signs in support of minority voting rights stand outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., in March. Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Legal Defense Fund hide caption toggle caption Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Legal Defense Fund A major redistricting case returning to the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday could not only determine the fate of the federal Voting Rights Act, but also unlock a path for Republicans to pick up a slew of additional congressional seats. If the high court overturns the act’s Section 2 — a provision that bans racial discrimination in voting — GOP-controlled states could…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is pictured as he attends the start of the production at Tesla’s “Gigafactory” on March 22, 2022 in Gruenheide, southeast of Berlin. PATRICK PLEUL/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption PATRICK PLEUL/AFP via Getty Images On Wednesday, the Delaware Supreme Court will hear the latest set of arguments in a yearslong legal drama over Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s record-setting compensation package. The pay package, worth tens of billions of dollars, was laid out back in 2018. It didn’t give Musk a salary, but instead, promised him more and more Tesla shares the better the company…

After the success of his debut Saiyaara, Ahaan Panday is set for his next film, and it is with none other than Ali Abbas Zafar, who is known for helming hit projects like Sultan (2016) and Tiger Zinda Hai (2017). The actor recently took to Instagram to share a brand-new look for his upcoming film, which will be produced by Yash Raj Films. Ahaan set social media abuzz by dropping his new rugged look. It shows him letting go of his long hair, beard, and lover-boy look that he showed off in Saiyaara, and sporting a clean, sharp appearance with…

Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Tata Steel on Wednesday (October 15, 2025) announced that it would deploy female employees across all three shifts at the company’s Jamshedpur plant.“An estimated 543 female employees across 21 departments will work in three shifts by February 1, 2026, and the deployment will be made in a phased manner,” the company said.“The significant expansion of its ground-breaking initiative, “Udaan: Wings of Change,” was witnessed deployment of women across all three shifts on Tuesday (October 14, 2025),” the company in a statement said.This strategic move underscores Tata Steel’s commitment to fostering greater gender…