Dragline silk or major ampullate (MA) silk, the part of a spider's web that forms the main frame and spokes, is one of the toughest materials known to science. That is, it can absorb massive amounts of energy from a sudden impact without breaking, outperforming most other
For roughly 2 billion years of Earth's early history, the atmosphere contained no oxygen, the essential ingredient required for complex life. Oxygen began building up during the period known as the Great Oxidation Event (GOE), but when and how it first entered the oceans has
[The Point] The draw for the 2026 World Cup was held in the USA recently.
Custom creator content has been a big part of GTA 5's success, so expect to see more of it going forward.
Crowe did not film any new scenes for Ridley Scott's sequel that hit theaters last year and starred Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington.
Frequently framed as a crisis, the aging of the U.S. population also provides an opportunity to build more livable communities.
In an interesting turn of botanical events, University of Houston engineers report that while melatonin keeps us asleep, it wakes up plants, helping them grow.
Donald Trump is blaming his predecessor, Joe Biden, too much, and his aides are trying to get him to stop. Trump’s economic policies have caused food prices to go up and increased affordability issues, but the president remains in deep denial, calling affordability a Democratic
Russell Crowe recently spoke to Australia’s Triple J and shared his disappointment with “Gladiator 2,” Ridley Scott’s 2024 sequel to the Oscar-winning “Gladiator.” Crowe headlined the original movie but was not a fan of the follow-up. “I think the recent sequel that, you know,
After a yearslong series of setbacks, NASA's Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers, or ESCAPADE, mission has finally begun its roundabout journey to Mars.
As Pavel “Pasha” Talankin, the co-director and subject of “Mr. Nobody Against Putin,” walked into a Los Angeles cinema for a post-screening Q&A at Variety‘s Screening Series, the Russian schoolteacher-turned-documentarian was approached by an audience member. “You’ve got
The federal government shutdown has had a disproportionate impact on Tribal Nations, highlighting the need for modernization of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act to improve housing security and promote self-determination.
In a THR Presents interview from Camerimage, the veteran cinematographer breaks down the real-time visual strategy and documentary instincts behind Kathryn Bigelow’s nuclear thriller.
Kate Hudson will be honored with this year’s Icon Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards, taking place on Jan. 3 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Palm Springs International Film Festival will run from Jan. 2-12. Hudson will be recognized for her role as
Annie Luo has joined AMC Networks in the newly created role of president of streaming growth. As the title suggests, Luo will be responsible for growing the footprint of AMC’s streaming services, including AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, HIDIVE, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, and ALL REALITY.
Most people care about fairness at work and want to support colleagues who face marginalization—for example, people of color, women and people with disabilities. Our research has found that 76% of employees want to be allies to co-workers who face additional challenges, and 84%
Adm. Alvin Holsey, who oversees military operations in Latin America, has voiced concern about the Trump administration’s activities there.
The notion of the divine feminine is a recurring motif in American pop culture, playing with the assumptions people make when referring to God—often the deity described in the Bible—as "He."
12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. It’s Tuesday. I’m so over this polar vortex. I moved to Washington to escape the frigid temps!! 🥶 In today's issue: • Judge OKs Ghislaine Maxwell file release • Trump’s Pa. trip kicks off midterm scramble • President
Longtime music industry executive Craig Kallman has been elevated to chief music officer at Warner Music Group, just over a year after he was appointed to the same role at subsidiary Atlantic Music Group. In his new role, Kallman, who has been with Atlantic for three decades,
Republican Emilio González and Democrat Eileen Higgins face off on Tuesday in a runoff election that will decide who will run Miami, the second-largest city in Florida, and in what’s seen as another bellwether of the national mood ahead of 2026. González, a former Miami city
It's December, the weather's turning, and the holidays are fast approaching. You've got to find the perfect gift for your partner, parents or that weird relative you only see once a year. At work, there's the secret Santa for a colleague you barely know, and the office party
Before practically everybody walked around with a video-recording device in their pocket, home movies had a curious sort of formality to them. They were, more often than not, scrappily filmed and clunkily edited, but the labour and contrivance that went into their creation was
The increasing teacher shortage is a concerning global crisis. It will reach a shortfall of 44,000,000 teachers by 2030, according to the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization.
The video app reports that “Pretty Little Baby” was used over 28.4 million times across its user base, placing it on top over Jess Glynne’s “Hold My Hand” and Black Eyed Peas’ “Rock That Body”
DUBLIN, Dec 9 - The European Union is very close to a solution to finance Ukraine in 2026 and 2027 that would have the support of at least a qualified majority of EU countries, the chairman of EU summits, Antonio Costa, said on Tuesday.
In order to remote trade in Pokémon Go, you'll need to be Forever Friends with the person you want to trade with. We explain how in our guide.
Hydrogen fuel could be an important part of the clean energy revolution. But it faces some challenges. Most hydrogen today is made from natural gas using a process called steam methane reforming, which produces lots of carbon dioxide.
Former Colorado election clerk Tina Peters was attacked in prison, according to her attorney Peter Ticktin. “About 6 months ago, Mrs. Peters was threatened with harm. Her life was threatened by a group of inmates, to stab her and to kill her. This was reported to the FBI and
Diamond is famous in material science for being the best natural heat conductor on Earth—but new research reveals that, at the atomic scale, it can briefly trap heat in unexpected ways. The findings could influence how scientists design diamond-based quantum technologies,
The study by UN Women follows a similar report by the UN cultural and educational agency UNESCO in 2021 that highlighted the same issue.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R- Ga.) said Tuesday she feels “very sorry” for President Trump after he called her “very dumb” and denied his former close ally still embraces “America first” values. “I feel very sorry for President Trump. I genuinely do. It has to be a hard place
Research led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst is giving conservationists a precise picture of which habitats to target in their efforts to ensure that Southeast Asia's big cats—Bengal tigers, Indochinese leopards and Mainland clouded leopards—are saved from extinction.
More than half a million people, the vast majority being children under the age of 5, die annually due to malaria, with Sub-Saharan Africa as the most highly burdened region. Mosquitoes belonging to the genus Anopheles carry Plasmodium parasites and infect humans, occasionally
In 2025, even a challenged television landscape was rife with transportive stories. From streamers to broadcast networks, these narratives immersed viewers in different time periods, alternative universes and even forced us to look at our everyday lives. While some series offer
AI, automated systems and robotics have the potential to reduce prices and address the cost of living crisis, but policymakers need to embrace these technologies and reduce red tape in order for them to be implemented.