Astrocytes connect specific brain regions through plastic networks - Nature

Communication between distant brain regions is mediated by plastic networks of gap junction-coupled astrocytes.

A pro-carcinogenic bacterial toxin binds claudin-4 to cleave E-cadherin - Nature

CRISPR screening shows that claudin-4 is a receptor for the pro-carcinogenic B. fragilis toxin on colonic epithelial cells, and that this interaction promotes cleavage of E-cadherin, leading to epithelial barrier disr...

'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets found dead at 67 in Arizona home - USA Today

Police in Lake Havasu City, Arizona found "Storage Wars" star Darrell Sheets dead from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

New study reveals coffee’s positive gut impacts, even without caffeine - USA Today

New research is looking at the positive effects of coffee on the gut-brain connection.

'I just tried to win the game as quickly as I could' - Wolvaardt scorches 53-ball 115

Skipper not satisfied with 3-0 series win and wants to chase a five-match sweep against India

Suns vs Thunder Prediction, Odds, NBA Playoffs Game 2 Picks - Action Network

The first round of the NBA Playoffs rolls on this Wednesday, April 22, as the Phoenix Suns (0-1) attempt to level the score against the Oklahoma City Thunder (1-0). This

Iran Says Won't Reopen Hormuz As Long As US Blockade Remains

Iran said on Wednesday it would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the US naval blockade remained in place, calling it a "blatant violation" of the ceasefire between the longtime foes.

Space Does Something Strange to Astronauts' Sense of Gravity - ScienceAlert

When astronauts come back down to Earth, it can take a moment to adjust to the return of gravity.

New bills should have clause on litigation impact assessment, advises Allahabad High Court

Yesterday LSG vs RR, IPL 2026 match result: What happened in Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals clash?

The win lifts RR’s confidence after recent losses. For LSG, the batting woes continue to haunt them, especially at home.

‘Jeopardy!’ Fans React After Jamie Ding Rival’s ‘Crazy’ Decision - TV Insider

Did the super champ win again?

‘Stay on high alert around Labour Day’: Yogi warns officials against possible ‘industrial unrest’

‘MS Dhoni will only play when…’- CSK coach breaks silence ahead of crucial MI clash

Chennai Super Kings face uncertainty regarding MS Dhoni's return for IPL 2026 due to a persistent calf injury. Despite recent training, his comeback remains unconfirmed, with the team also grappling with other player ...

Human remains belonging to multiple young children found in Memphis: Police - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Pete Hegseth fires U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan - Axios

"Phelan didn't understand he wasn't the boss," one person told Axios.

Efficiency-optimized relativistic plasma harmonics for extreme fields - Nature

Tailoring relativistic laser–plasma interactions on femtosecond timescales unlocks a direct route to extreme field generation using a coherent harmonic focus.

Switchable 2D–3D display through a metasurface lenticular lens - Nature

A full-colour 2D–3D switchable light-field display powered by a metasurface lenticular lens is proposed that is a promising solution for next-generation display technologies in both consumer electronics and commercial...

Electronic origin of reorganization energy in interfacial electron transfer - Nature

By tuning graphene’s electronic density of states, the study shows electrode electronic structure—not just the electrolyte—dominates reorganization energy and thus controls outer-sphere electron-transfer rates at soli...

Printable meta-assemblies enable synergetic colouration - Nature

A printable meta-assembly comprising polystyrene embedded in a polydimethylsiloxane matrix used in roll-to-roll additive nanoprinting is described for the fabrication of highly tunable optical architectures that can s...

Security ramped up as Tamil Nadu goes to polls; battle for 234 seats

Ballot Units Sent To Polling Stations Amid Tight Vigil