Scientists of the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) in Kiruna and Umeå University find that under certain conditions the induced magnetosphere of Mars can degenerate. The findings are presented in a new study published in Nature.
As expected, in the wake of the impending departures of top Atlantic Records executives Julie Greenwald and Kevin Liles, a large wave of layoffs have begun at the storied label. Numbers were unclear at the time of this article’s publication and a rep for the company declined
It is almost 100 years since scientists discovered the universe is expanding. In the decades that followed, the accuracy of the measurements, and interpretations and implications of this discovery, were a source of fierce debate. We now know the universe emerged dramatically
Overall, Matthew Burnett's medical school experience has been wonderful. But the fourth-year medical student at A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine understands his experience does not represent all medical students.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency building is seen on August 21st in Washington, DC. | Photo by Tierney L. Cross / Getty Images Implementing Project 2025, the conservative manifesto written by ex-Trump officials , could have serious repercussions on public
Esther Acebo, best known for playing Stockholm in Netflix’s global smash hit “Money Heist,” has signed on to star in Nestor Ruiz Medina’s upcoming feature “In the End, Everything Will Be Fine” (“Al Finald Toda va a Estar Bien”). Described as a “critique on today’s society in
Modern integrated microelectronic devices are often poorly repairable and difficult to recycle. Debondable adhesives play a key role in the transition to a circular economy with sustainable resources, less waste, and intelligent repair/recycling strategies. In the journal
A team of researchers from the University of Cape Town (South Africa) and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig (Germany) have analyzed human remains from the Oakhurst rock shelter in southernmost Africa and reconstructed the genomes of thirteen
Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images Top policy executives from Meta, Microsoft, and Google testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday about what they’re doing to protect US voters from foreign election threats in 2024. But
A series of deadly explosions targeting Hezbollah members this week in Lebanon came only days after Israel announced plans to expand its war in Gaza to its northern border with Lebanon. Hezbollah and its main backer Iran have blamed Israel for the blasts, but Israeli officials
Some panic-stricken Lebanese have tossed power banks, or sleep with mobile phones in another room, after hand-held devices used by Hezbollah operatives detonated two days in a row, killing 37 people. "What happened in the last two days is so frightening. It's terrifying," Lina
A research team consisting of Professor Dong Sung Kim, Professor Anna Lee, and Dr. Jaeseung Youn from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at POSTECH has successfully recreated the structure of wrinkles in biological tissue in vitro, uncovering the mechanisms behind their
For more than 100 years, scientists have been using X-ray crystallography to determine the structure of crystalline materials such as metals, rocks, and ceramics.
Select titles from Magnolia Pictures’ expansive library of films are set for re-release — and upgrade — thanks to a new physical media distribution partnership. OCN Distribution, sister company of genre-centric home video label Vinegar Syndrome, has brokered a deal with
“Industry” has been renewed for Season 4 at HBO. The news comes less than two weeks before the Season 3 finale, which is scheduled to air on Sept. 29. “For three seasons, ‘Industry’ has been unflinching in its examination of ambition and class, solidifying itself as a marquee
Amazon Ads is launching a new experience on gaming platform “Fortnite” that will offer marketing opportunities to brands and have guaranteed promotion through Amazon-owned streamer Twitch. Titled “The Glitch,” the project is described as “an integrated galaxy of
Lionel Messi is kicking off a new foray into Hollywood. The global soccer superstar, who currently plays for Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami CF and the Argentina national team, has formed 525 Rosario, a content company that will develop and produce premium TV, film, live
Lance Frank has been named to oversee internal and external communications for the news, stations and syndication unit of Paramount Global’s CBS “In this new role, Lance will oversee all internal and external communications for CBS News, CBS Stations, syndication, talent,
“Pokémon” is leveling up its trading card game with a brand new app, and it’s looking to get in on the mobile craze that has made “Pokémon Go,” “Marvel Snap” and other collect-athon games so popular. Releasing on Oct. 30, “Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket” is bringing card
Ecologists have long sought clarity on the dietary habits of different animal species. For scientists at Brown University and the National Park Service, it wasn't obvious how herbivores in Yellowstone National Park, who subsist on grasses, wildflowers and trees, could compete
The Brooklyn rap veteran Ka has carved out a beautiful, singular DIY lane for himself. While working a day job as a captain in the FDNY, Ka writes, produces, and releases his own music from time to time. His slow, atmospheric production perfectly suits his gruffly contemplative
Astronomers study stars by looking at the different colors of light they emit—colors they capture and analyze using spectroscopy. Now a team led by Université de Montréal's Étienne Artigau has developed a technique that uses a star's spectrum to chart variations in its
Bumblebees collect pollen by various methods. Some types of flowers, such as potato plants, need tougher treatment to make them release their pollen. In these cases, the bee uses a technique called "buzz pollination" where it bites the flower's anthers and shakes them.
Kyiv's surprise incursion into Kursk hasn’t changed Russia’s plans and strategic priorities. Moscow is still primarily focused on capturing Pokrovsk and advancing in eastern Ukraine.
The Barcelona-based artist constructs cascading steel villages that reflect the architecture of our lives. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article David
Ice may look safe for a game of pick-up hockey on the lake, but as a new study out of York University found, looks can be deceiving. Warming winters are not only affecting ice thickness and timing—when a lake freezes and thaws—but also quality, making it potentially unstable
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said Thursday that Israel's deadly pager and handheld radio attacks that targeted his fighters across Lebanon amounted to a "declaration of war," calling it a "major aggression" against his people. In a highly anticipated speech, Nasrallah said
Analysis: Isaac Herzog's visits to Albania and Serbia underscore Israel's expanding ties with the Balkans amid global isolation due to its war on Gaza.