An invasive, malaria-carrying, insecticide-resistant mosquito that thrives in cities, where malaria has not been a major threat, has moved farther and faster across Africa than even pessimistic scientists had feared. And many public health experts believe it is too late to eliminate, or even contain, it. A new genomic analysis of the mosquito, called Anopheles … Read more
Speeding is a waste of time. Minnesota researchers have proved there’s no “need for speed” after finding that driving too fast saves less than 60 seconds, per a rubber-burning study published in the Nature journal Communications Sustainability. “If your goal is to shave one minute off your time, then you’ve got to drive fast,’ snarked … Read more
Pain is temporary, but a pain relief pill could have detrimental effects on the brain. Around 42% of Americans will experience dementia after the age of 55 — nearly the same amount of older adults with arthritis. But while many turn to a popular supplement to ease joint pain, new research suggests they could actually … Read more
Something fishy may be going on with a daily pill trusted by millions of Americans. Across the country, older adults have embraced a popular supplement often touted as a way to support brain health and possibly even help ward off dementia. But new research is turning that idea on its head, suggesting people who regularly … Read more
It’s not a typo. One Wisconsin county has set one area’s speed limit to 17.3 mph in an eye-catching move aimed at jolting drivers into staying alert in a high-traffic work zone. Officials in Outagamie County rolled out the unusual speed limit at the county’s Recycling and Solid Waste center, where a constant flow of trucks, contractors and … Read more
AGE before beauty. The latest hyperfixation among longevity experts appears to be Advanced Glycation End products (conveniently abbreviated as AGEs), the result of a chemical reaction between proteins and sugars. Just as a chef caramelizes onions in a pan, new science shows that sugars are “caramelizing” our insides, prematurely aging us and potentially contributing to … Read more
That “fridge cigarette” might be accelerating your cognitive decline. A new study out of Brazil determined that popular sweetening agents in items like Diet Coke could cause the brain to age 62% faster than brains with less exposure. And the numbers are even more startling for younger people and those with diabetes. Over eight years, … Read more
Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam left the Olympic Village in style, carrying her gold and silver medals with a Hermès Birkin bag while on fiancé Jake Paul’s shoulders, as seen in an Instagram video shared Thursday by the boxer. The couple, who got engaged in Italy last March, were seen boarding a private plane after Leerdam’s … Read more
Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam left the track in tears Friday after crashing out of the 1000m event at the Olympic trials — with her fate for the 2026 Milano Cortina Games in Italy now up in the air. Leerdam, who won silver in her signature 1000m event at the 2022 Beijing Games, slid into … Read more
Speed demons, beware — the city that never sleeps is about to become the city that never speeds. Starting Friday, Oct. 24, a new 15 miles-per-hour speed limit will come into effect for Big Apple e-bike riders on all streets across the five boroughs, as well as on pathways inside of parks operated by the city. … Read more
“Julie Keeps Quiet” ignores the usual movie playbook on post-trauma drama with its unusually internal portrait of a teenage tennis player, Julie. After her ex-coach is suspended under murky circumstances, she prefers not to share details of his behavior. But her feelings in the aftermath run deep, and this Belgian film’s virtue lies in its … Read more
McDonald’s is the latest fast food restaurant to use artificial intelligence to step up its game. The fast food giant is overhauling all 43,000 restaurants with an AI makeover in an attempt to cut wait times and make a better experience for both customers and employees. Upgrades will start with internet-connected kitchen equipment, AI-enabled drive-throughs … Read more
You may want to pass on that joint. A new scientific paper describes cannabis as a “genotoxic” substance that damages genetic information within cells, potentially leading to DNA mutations, accelerated biological aging and cancer. The authors of the analysis say this genotoxicity can be transmitted to the weed smoker’s offspring via a damaged egg and … Read more
It really does bring the boom. A supersonic aircraft nicknamed the “Son of Concorde” neared Mach 1 — the speed of sound — in a successful test on Tuesday, that could lead to travelers flying between New York and London in just over 3½ hours. The single-seat XB-1, a 201-foot-long test model by American company … Read more
These beverages are being booted. Starbucks’ olive oil-infused drinks are being nixed after just a year as the company’s new CEO looks to streamline the coffee chain’s “overly complex” menu. Oleato products will be permanently removed from the core menu starting Nov. 7, when the Starbucks’ holiday drinks launch, according to a memo obtained by … Read more
The breakneck speed that Bruce Springsteen created his 2020 album “Letters to You” shocked E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt. “He wrote it in two weeks, which never happens,” Van Zandt, 73, told The Post. “We recorded it in four days, which never happens.” Featuring songs such as “Burnin’ Train,” “Last Man Standing” and … Read more
He demonstrated “blistering” speed. A culinary daredevil blazed a new Guinness World Record after devouring over two pounds of hot sauce in just three minutes — and he’s going viral over his feat of intestinal fortitude. “A lot of people say, ‘Your butt must burn a lot after you did that challenge,’” supersonic gobbler Mike Jack … Read more
Pop quiz, hotshot. Which co-stars just reunited in honor of their blockbuster hit? Keanu Reeves joined Sandra Bullock to lead a 30th anniversary screening of their 1994 action thriller “Speed” at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on Tuesday. The screening united the stars in a Q&A with “Speed” director Jan de Bont as part … Read more
A Trump supporter sabotaged a Manhattan dating event for Democrats by buying a bunch of tickets, then no-showing — leaving love-seeking lefties out of luck. The facilitator of Date a Dem Speed Dating got a phone call from a blocked number shortly before the event — held at The Rose on West 25th Street in … Read more
Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio is a legend on “The Challenge” — but eventually, all legends have to retire. In an exclusive interview with The Post, the seven-time champion of the MTV reality series explained that he went into Season 40: “Battle of the Eras” (premiering Wednesday) wondering if he could still dominate his competitors. “This season … Read more