Brain signals can change the gut microbiome in as little as 2 hours

The intestinal lining of a mouse, with several bacteria (green) and one red blood cell (red) IKELOS GmbH/Dr. Christopher B. Jackson/Science Photo Library The brain appears to directly influence the gut microbiomeas brain signals altered the composition of gut microbes in mice in as little as 2 hours. The finding strengthens the notion that communication … Read more

New Bambu H2D 3D Printer: Hype or Holy Grail? 50 Hours Later I’m Still Deciding

Bambu Lab’s latest printer is called the H2D, and it isn’t just a 3D printer. They call it a “multifunctional manufacturing hub” because it can do more than just print 3D objects. With the right accessories, you can use it as a laser engraver or even a vinyl cutter similar to a Cricut. Bambu Lab … Read more

Davis McClendon’s son wows American Idol two years after dad’s brutal murder that gripped 48 Hours viewers

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting … Read more

Hours after agreeing to partial ceasefire with Russia, Ukraine wakes to scenes of fiery devastation

Hours after agreeing to a partial ceasefire with Russia in a phone call with President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted 10 images to his Telegram channel of fires and damage in the country’s central Kirovohrad region. “Russia’s attacks on Ukrainedespite its propaganda statements, do not stop,” he wrote alongside the images, some of … Read more

Ukraine-U.S. ceasefire talks took 7 hours. The hard part will be getting Russia to agree.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has so far offered zero concessions to end the war, nor has he been asked for any by President Donald Trump. Washington, meanwhile, has suggested Ukraine will have to surrender swathes of territory to Russia, while giving up not only hope of joining NATO but also any security guarantees from Washington. … Read more

Why Is Social Media Urging People Not to Buy Anything for 24 Hours Friday?

You may have seen messages on social media urging people not to buy anything at all on Friday, Feb. 28, as part of a protest. This isn’t just your friends getting fed up with prices and corporations; it’s an actual organized movement. Consumers are being urged not to spend any money, online or otherwise, for … Read more

Comedian Kat Timpf welcomes first child 15 hours after breast cancer diagnosis

Comedian Kat Timpf has welcomed her first child — a baby boy. She has also been diagnosed with “a little bit” of breast cancer, she says. The “Gutfeld!” panelist and Fox News contributor on Tuesday confirmed both updates with what she called “An Unconventional Birth Announcement” posted to her social media pages. “Last week, I … Read more

Couple forced to sit next to dead body on plane for 4 hours after woman dies mid-flight

A married couple said they were forced to sit next to a dead woman’s body for four hours on a flight from Australia to Qatar. Mitchell Ring and Jennifer Colin were on a Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to Doha, the Qatari capital, last week. About 10 hours into the flight, a woman exited the … Read more