This Skeleton is the First Confirmed Death by Trebuchet 20. August 2026 (11:02) Researchers believe a young man buried inside a Scottish castle was a victim of the long-feared siege weapon, more powerful than a typical catapult.(New York Times)
What Is Treatment-Resistant Depression? 20. August 2026 (11:01) If multiple antidepressants haven’t helped, there are other avenues to explore.(New York Times)
Salmonella Is Everywhere 20. August 2026 (11:00) From granola to guacamole, a wide variety of foods have been recalled lately over salmonella risks. Experts say common-sense precautions go a long way.(Wired)
Elon Musk Is Expected to Point His Money Machine at Texas Politics 20. August 2026 (01:00) Sources tell WIRED that Elon Musk is expected to spend up to $200 million in the midterms. It could be a big boost for GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who’s struggled to raise cash.(Wired)
NASA’s Attempt to Save the Swift Telescope Has Failed 19. August 2026 (23:51) NASA’s Swift Observatory, which studies some of the most powerful explosions in the universe, will soon burn up in the atmosphere.(New York Times)
