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A rise in the number of sweet, food-scented perfumes on the market could be linked to an increase in the use of weight-loss medication, according to the market research firm Mintel.Food-inspired fragrances, with scent profiles that feature vanilla, coffee and caramel and referred to in the industry as “gourmand” perfumes, have surged in popularity in the past three years. Launches of sugary-scented, dessert-themed fragrances increased by 24% last year alone, Mintel said.The rise in popularity is happening alongside the increased use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.“Fragrance brands may increasingly explore such notes to…

Hurricane Erin flooded our coverage this week, as the first Atlantic hurricane of the season also became one of the most rapidly intensifying in history.More and more hurricanes are strengthening faster as climate change causes atmospheric and sea temperatures to soar. Erin was captured in stunning footage by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) GOES-19 satellite that also saw lightning crackle around its eye.It wasn’t just Earth’s weather that made headlines this week. Sun watchers snapped a giant solar tornado raging above our star’s surface at the same time as a plasma eruption burst from it. Solar storms can…

Snug, I stretched in the darkness, waking as the thump of wheels slowed to the tempo of a heartbeat. I could sense that the train was approaching our destination, so shuffled down the berth, easing up the blind to find a ruby necklace of brake lights running parallel with the tracks.It had rained overnight and the road was slick, the sky a midnight blue, a D-shaped moon fading in the corner. Dawn was minutes away, and I could just make out the jumble of houses on hills, lights flicking on as though fireflies lay between their folds.I stepped into the corridor…

An art installation, which displays black and white images of people detained or deported as a result of ICE raids in Southern California, stands outside the federal building in Los Angeles, Thursday, July 17, 2025. Jae C. Hong/AP hide caption toggle caption Jae C. Hong/AP A judge ruled late Friday the Trump administration cannot deny funding to Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and 30 other cities and counties because of policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration efforts. U.S. District Judge William Orrick in San Francisco extended a preliminary injunction blocking the administration from cutting off or conditioning the use…

Watch out that generative AI and LLMs can carry a stigma toward you if you mention that you have some form of mental health condition.getty In today’s column, I examine the intriguing finding that generative AI harbors stigmas towards those users who overtly express that they have mental health issues or conditions to the AI. The concern is this. Suppose a user of generative AI reveals they have a mental health condition, such as depression or alcohol dependence, doing so during a conversation with the AI. In that case, the AI purportedly immediately stereotypes the person and henceforth treats them…

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Police detained 23-year-old Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala after video appeared to show him allegedly punching a woman in the crowd at the Rose Bowl A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting fellow concertgoers during a Rüfüs Du Sol show at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles over the weekend, the Los Angeles Times reports. The suspect was identified as Julio Cesar Lopez Zavala. Police say that video footage of the assault, as well as tips from the public, helped them identify Zavala, who was taken into custody Thursday, Aug. 21. His case has been sent to the…

Manchester City host Tottenham in Saturday’s 12:30 BST Premier League kick-off, with both teams seeking to build on a winning start.It is almost 12 years since the pair played out an extraordinary match at Etihad Stadium, with City thrashing Spurs 6-0.A lot has changed since then – so we’d thought we’d test your memory. How many players from the two starting XIs can you name?You have seven minutes. Good luck getting that other Manchester City centre-back!

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. When humans eventually set foot on Mars, they may have a four-legged companion by their side. But the dog accompanying them won’t be a canine at all, but a quadruped robot designed to gather samples and keep astronauts on the Red Planet from twisting an ankle. Built with autonomous capability, it will be capable of operating independently of humans. Put another way, the Mars dog will walk off-leash.  A team of scientists from Oregon State University, the University of Southern California, the University of Pennsylvania, and…

While SPF is a year-round essential, it’s especially important to step up your sun care routine during the warmer months, when UV rays are at their strongest. That means protecting often-overlooked areas of sun exposure—like the scalp, ears, and hairline—which can burn easily if you’re not careful. Instead of relying on greasy liquid formulas that leave skin feeling oily or hair looking flat, consider switching to a brush-on SPF powder. These mess-free products combine mineral sunscreen with a finely milled powder, delivered through a built-in brush for quick, targeted application. They’re typically formulated with physical blockers like zinc oxide or…