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Study examines resilience training for children who stutter
A new University of Mississippi-led study suggests that a telepractice resilience program may help children who stutter develop coping and self-advocacy skills.
Detecting neutron sources by borrowing inference tools from cosmology
Neutron sources can be directly identified from measured spectra rather than proxies using inference tools adapted from cosmology, according to a University of Michigan Engineering study published in Physical Review Applied. The method can improve nuclear security by helping
Arcane's Jinx returns with a high-end collectible that should stun fans
Fractured Jinx from Arcane: League of Legends season 2 will get a deluxe release from high-end toymaker Hot Toys.
The Ruthless Portraits of Elizabeth I’s Reign
An exhibition in London traces how depictions of the monarch projected an image of authority, power, wealth, and the right to be regarded as a god in all but name.
Nintendo Will Stop Selling The Original Switch In Europe Next Year
New regulations regarding replaceable batteries mean the OG Switch will be discontinued while a compliant Switch 2 model will be available later this year
Lauren Bennett, G.R.L. Member and Singer on LMFAO’s ‘Party Rock Anthem,’ Dead at 37
Members of the group G.R.L. said, "We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories she gave us"
Did our human ancestors and Neanderthals share a common culture?
Both Neanderthals and Homo sapiens may have shared tools and behavioral practices, new research suggests
Balogun, Trump and FIFA’s World Cup red card controversy: Five things to know
The World Cup clash on Monday night between the U.S. and Belgium will fall against a backdrop of international anger after FIFA revoked the suspension of a star American striker following an inquiry by President Trump. FIFA suspended the red card for Folarin Balogun, which
Molecular nanostructures can be activated using ultrasound
Researchers from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) have taken an important step toward developing intelligent molecular materials. The team headed by Dr. Bernd M. Schmidt (Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry) and Professor Dr. Jan Meisner
High levels of forever chemicals found on wastewater filters
As cities across the nation and the globe increasingly turn to advanced water purification systems to expand their drinking water supplies, researchers at Texas A&M University have identified a critical environmental safety consideration. A new study from the Department of
The Cyberpunk TCG Isn’t Even Out Yet, And I’m Already Planning My Next Deck
The Cyberpunk TCG is fast, fulfilling, and respects your time
Xbox Can’t Meet Ridiculous New Goal Of ‘Entertaining’ 1 Billion A Day Even If We All Boot Up A Call Of Duty Right Now
One-eighth of the earth's population isn't so many, right?
Taylor Swift Beats ‘Absurd’ Lawsuit Over Song Lyrics: ‘Quintessential Themes’
The superstar scored the legal victory just days after her wedding to Travis Kelce
Illinois becomes first state to require third-party audit of AI models
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Monday signed a bill making the state the country's first to mandate that the largest artificial intelligence labs obtain third-party audits of their safety plans. Pritzker signed the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, or S.B. 315, in
Netanyahu pushes back on Vance: 'We have many, many friends'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing back on Vice President Vance's warning to Israeli officials over criticizing the Trump administration's peace deal with Iran, saying "we have many, many friends." Vance said last month that if "I was in the Cabinet of the
Comer knocks 'weak' Republicans who won't support Trump-backed SAVE America Act
House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) on Sunday bashed his counterparts in the Senate for not supporting the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. “Are you that weak? That’s my question to any Republican senator — are you that weak? To where if you vote
Do bees have inner lives? Slow-motion video reveals bumblebee behaviour similar to ‘liking’ or ‘disliking’
Bees respond to tasty treats or plain water based on context, study that may provide support for establishing insect sentience shows Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast When bumblebees taste something good, they reach out their glossa – or insect tongue
Did elephant energetics decide Hannibal's Alpine crossing route?
A new analysis sheds light on the most likely route for the Carthaginian general's famous crossing of the Alps. The study, led by the University of Oxford and iDiv/Friedrich Schiller University Jena, reveals that the Col de la Traversette would have been the least
Cave finds reveal modern humans and Neanderthals may have shared long-term cultural continuity
Tens of thousands of years ago, Homo sapiens coexisted with Neanderthals, Homo neanderthalensis. Many of us living today carry a small amount of Neanderthal DNA, indicating that the two species may have shared much more than just the same land. Now, a breakthrough
Physics-informed AI could accelerate development of controlled-release drug patches, bandages
Brown University researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence method for predicting the rate at which materials used in controlled drug-release systems release therapeutic agents. The new method could slash the development time for new therapeutic patches, bandages
Bees reveal emotion-like reactions, from 'lip licking' to head shaking, in new videos
New research proving bumblebees exhibit emotion-like behaviors—previously thought to exist only in mammalian species—has implications for how scientists understand the consciousness of insects.
ICYMI: All the Details We Know From Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding
Totally makes sense if it passed you by, but we do know a bit about the intimate gathering at the 20,000 capacity arena where a noted singer-songwriter and professional football player tied the knot
Ivan Ostrochovský Talks ‘Only Beautiful Things to Look At’ About Forced Sterilization – and Its U.S. Remake: ‘This Was Happening All Around the World’
Slovak director Ivan Ostrochovský is planning a U.S. remake of “Only Beautiful Things to Look At.” His latest drama, which premieres at Karlovy Vary Film Festival, is set in the 1980s and follows a doctor (Aňa Geislerová) who begins to question the forced sterilization of
Johnny Galecki Sets Acting Return as Tennessee Williams in Chicago Presentation of ‘Kowalski’ (EXCLUSIVE)
After taking a seven-year break from acting, “The Big Bang Theory” star Johnny Galecki is set to portray renowned playwright Tennessee Williams in the Chicago stage presentation of “Kowalski,” Variety has learned exclusively. Colin Hanlon (“Modern Family”) is directing the new
US troops returning to Poland in ‘coming weeks,’ defense minister says
The rotation of U.S. service members in Poland, which was paused by the Pentagon earlier this year, will return to the Central European country in the “coming weeks,” Poland’s Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said on Monday. “The rotational presence of American
Our Lives Are “an Orchestrated Shuffle of Technology”
If you are anything like me, your soul let out a big “oooooof” while reading this: The Year Is 2063 and You Were Never Interesting . But wait. You are 70 years old. You’re sitting in your home. Your grandchildren ask you what your 20s were like, and you honestly can’t tell
America’s greatest idea is still under threat
The United States of America recently turned 250 years old. What a spectacle! The fireworks were amazing, and millions of proud people celebrated across the nation - even around the world. France lit up the Eiffel Tower; Japan had fireworks. French fighter jets flew above New
Holy Wave – “i’m DADA”
Holy Wave's new record i'm DADA arrives this Friday. So far we've heard " s33.u.in/HAL " and " dewey's dirge ," and today the Austin psych rockers are back with the hypnotic title track. The post Holy Wave – “i’m DADA” appeared first on Stereogum .
AI could hurt employers in race for top talent
Companies embracing AI to recruit faster could be damaging their ability to compete for top talent, according to a major new study.
Neighbors shape plant life more than expected, scientists find
Scientists at Leiden University have discovered that plants are strongly influenced by their neighbors, not just above ground but also through hidden networks in the soil. Their findings challenge long-held ideas about how plants shape their environment and could help improve
Taylor Swift Prevails in Poet’s Plagiarism Lawsuit, as Florida Judge Dismisses Case With Prejudice
The wedding presents just keep on coming. Three days after Taylor Swift’s marriage to Travis Kelce, a federal judge dismissed with prejudice a lawsuit filed 14 months ago by a little-known Florida poet who claimed that the superstar copied phrases from her poems in more than a
‘The Odyssey’ World Premiere Sees Stars Including Zendaya, Matt Damon and More Praise Christopher Nolan’s Epic: ‘This Was His Magnum Opus’
“The Odyssey” has begun its grand voyage. Christopher Nolan’s major adaptation of Homer’s nearly 3,000 year-old Greek poem and arguably history’s most famous epic splashed down in London on Monday for its world premiere, the official launch of what many expect to become among
Minecraft, Monster Hunter, and 8 more games that actually reward patience and precision
Games often feature unfocused spectacle, but here are ten titles that demand precision and patience in exchange for satisfying gameplay rewards.
China test-fires long-range missile into Pacific, rattling U.S. allies
The unprecedented test of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile highlights Beijing’s growing force in the region.
Why Paddle Paddle Paddle has 'very positive' reviews and 55,000 refunds
Paddle Paddle Paddle is a friendslop game with largely positive reviews, but that hasn't protected it from one of Valve's worst indie game policies
First synthetic protein motor moves along DNA in controlled, programmable steps
Researchers from UNSW Sydney have built the first artificial protein motor capable of taking controlled, directional steps along a DNA track. The protein, dubbed Tumbleweed, moves by alternating between three "feet" that bind to specific DNA sequences. By changing the
Algorithm determines which firms have advanced capabilities—and what others must build first
Understanding how firms build their capabilities, such as managerial skills, technology adoption and innovation capacity, is important for explaining why some firms perform better and how others can improve. However, unlike sales or profits, firm capabilities are not easily
Your Name is getting a 4K rerelease in theaters to celebrate its 10th anniversary
GKIDS will bring Your Name, the animation masterpiece from Makoto Shinkai, back to the big screen this August.
NATO Chief Reveals How They’re Moving On—Without the U.S.
Western alliances are turning away from America. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told reporters at a press conference in Ankara, Turkey, on Monday that NATO’s traditional reliance on the U.S. is no longer a sustainable model for the military and economic coalition. “What you
Ukraine hit by deadly Russian attack ahead of NATO summit
Russia launched a massive attack on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv late Sunday, shortly before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will head to Turkey for the annual NATO summit. Russia launched 68 missiles and 351 attack drones at Kyiv, Zelensky wrote on social platform X
Game Pass Is Reportedly Back Down To 30 Million Subscribers
The decline comes after a very unpopular price hike in 2025
Netanyahu warns U.S. sale of F-35 jets to Turkey would 'upset balance of power'
Last month, Trump signaled he might sell Turkey F110 fighter jet engines and readmit it to the F-35 program, a move Netanyahu said would 'upset the balance of power in the Middle East.' He also insisted Israel is the 'model ally' to the U.S.
Texas Tech Football Docuseries Greenlit by Paramount+, Micah Brown to Direct and Showrun (TV News Roundup)
Paramount+ has officially greenlit a docuseries on the Texas Tech University Red Raiders football team. The logline states, “Set in the intense world of college football, the docuseries follows the Texas Tech Red Raiders as Head Coach Joey McGuire builds a new team identity
Dana Bash presses Doug Burgum as he deflects on Patriot Front march
Moments like these become defining not just because extremists show up, but because history remembers how our leaders responded.
Artists create giant sea animals from sand
Artists create large sand sculptures of marine life on Rab island in Croatia during the Festival of Sand Sculptures, turning the beach into a temporary exhibition.
All Xbox studios remaining following mass layoffs and restructure
Here's what we know about every studio remaining at Xbox following the company's mass layoff announcement.
Macron in Syria on first post-Assad visit by West European head of state
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus on Monday for the first visit by a Western European head of state since Syria's new authorities took power. President Ahmed al-Sharaa has been rebooting Syria's international credentials and seeking to revive his struggling
School-based program to reduce loneliness and improve help-seeking among adolescents
Adolescents experiencing social isolation or loneliness are at increased risk of developing mental health problems, highlighting the need for preventive interventions before these challenges worsen. However, relatively few psychoeducational programs specifically address
Four new groups of indigenous cacao varieties discovered in Peru
A new genetic analysis of hundreds of cacao trees representing traditional Amazonian varieties grown on farms across Peru has revealed four previously unidentified, genetically distinct groups. Lambert Motilal, with colleagues from the Cocoa Research Center, The University of
