September 2026
Enhancing Psychedelic Clinical Trials: A Call for Better Placebo Treatments
Researchers from UC San Francisco are advocating for improved placebo treatments in psychedelic clinical trials to accurately assess the effects of these drugs. This discussion…
Fossilized Tooth of Pacific Mastodon Discovered in San Francisco Bay Area
Brigid Lynch discovered a fossilized tooth of a Pacific mastodon while working in a creek in the San Francisco Bay Area. This find highlights the…
Iran-Backed Houthis Launch New Attacks on Saudi Arabia
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have claimed responsibility for new attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. This escalation involves the Houthis, who are supported by Iran, and reflects…
Road Map for Solar Geoengineering: Implications for Climate Change Mitigation
A San Francisco nonprofit has released a road map outlining necessary experiments and infrastructure for solar geoengineering, which could influence climate change mitigation strategies. This…
AI Entrepreneur Develops Agents for Unexpected Planning
Danijar Hafner is developing AI agents capable of planning for unexpected events through his stealth-mode startup in San Francisco. While the article primarily focuses on…
Iran Claims Responsibility for Attack on US Ship in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions
Iran has claimed responsibility for a strike on a US ship in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in tensions between…
Peregrine Falcons in San Francisco Bay Area Affected by H5N1 Avian Influenza Variant
Peregrine falcons in the San Francisco Bay Area are significantly affected by a variant of the H5N1 avian influenza, which has previously caused widespread bird…
Cisco Faces Allegations of Hostile Workplace for Muslim and Arab Employees Amid Activism Against Sales to Israeli Military
Cisco employees have reported harassment following internal activism against the company's technology sales to the Israeli military. This situation involves Cisco, its employees, and the…