Q&A: Within 5 years, AI could independently propose and test scientific hypotheses

EPFL professor Robert West and invited professor Ágnes Horvát discuss how the rise of AI is transforming the dissemination and production of scientific knowledge.

Artificial nighttime lighting is suppressing moth activity, new research shows

Moths move significantly less when exposed to artificial nighttime light, new research shows. Moths' attraction to artificial light, such as streetlights, is common knowledge and has been much studied. But, as many people will have observed, moths may also remain still if they

EasyJet warned over 'misleading' £5.99 cabin bag fee

The airline said the fact there were no bags available for less than £5.99 meant the claim was not misleading.

Vulnerable missing out on benefits due to online tool

Benefits calculators can leave some people confused and in a dire financial state, say campaigners.

US intelligence raises doubts about Venezuela leader's cooperation

NEW YORK, Jan 27 - U.S. intelligence reports have raised doubts about whether interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez will cooperate with the Trump administration by formally cutting ties with U.S. adversaries, four people familiar with the reports said in recent days.

AI boom will produce victors and carnage, tech boss warns

Cisco chief executive Chuck Robbins compares AI to the dotcom bubble of the early 2000s.

‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ Review: John Turturro Will Steal Your Heart in Noah Segan’s Elegantly Tender Character Study

A melancholic affection for New York City permeates writer-director Noah Segan’s nostalgia-powered “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” a minor-key character study that quietly mourns a bygone era, when life was analog, and so were its criminals. Bookended by two

Alex Cooper Sets Surprise Podcast Special With K-Pop Star Rosé Ahead of the Grammys

Alex Cooper, host of “Call Her Daddy,” is launching a two-hour podcast special featuring global music superstar Rosé. “Alex Cooper Presents: A Grammys Special (ft. Rosé)” will premiere across podcast platforms including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and SiriusXM on

Life Without Buildings Announce More Reunion Shows, First In 24 Years

Life Without Buildings have announced more reunion shows. Earlier this month the long-dormant Glasgow indie rockers announced a Nov. 20 show at London's KOKO to celebrate 50 years of Rough Trade. It's their first gig in 24 years, and it sold out in minutes. The band — whose

Citi slams sexual harassment claims against top exec Andy Sieg after bombshell lawsuit by former underling

The Wall Street giant says Julia Carreon's case belongs in arbitration behind closed doors.

In Iowa, Trump backs year-round sales of high-ethanol gas amid GOP divisions

President Trump is throwing his support behind year-round sales of high-ethanol gasoline amid significant congressional debate over the issue. “In the campaign, I promised to support E15 all year round,” Trump said during a speech in Iowa, referring to high-ethanol gas, called

Oversalting your sidewalk or driveway harms local streams and potentially even your drinking water

Snow has returned to the Philadelphia region, and along with it the white residues on streets and sidewalks that result from the over-application of deicers such as sodium chloride, or rock salt, as well as more modern salt alternatives.

TikTok settles ahead of social media trial

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story TikTok settles social media addiction case ahead of trial TikTok settled a lawsuit accusing it and several other social media companies of designing addictive platforms shortly before the landmark case headed to trial Tuesday. ©

Ben & Jerry's co-founder: 'ICE must be defunded and disbanded'

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen on Tuesday called for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to be “defunded and disbanded” after a U.S. Border Patrol agent shot and killed a man in Minneapolis on Saturday, the second deadly shooting involving federal law enforcement this

How Aspartame Came from a Work Safety Violation

Now, the controversial sweetener is facing increasing scrutiny The post How Aspartame Came from a Work Safety Violation appeared first on Nautilus .

Tillis says Noem should be 'out of a job' over Minneapolis response

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Monday called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be ousted from her job after she labeled a slain protester a "domestic terrorist" without evidence over the weekend. Tillis became the first Senate Republican to call for Noem to be fired

King Princess Covers Geese Song For Radio 1, Says It’s “A Lesbian Anthem”

Over the weekend, Geese made their SNL debut , performing "Au Pays Du Cocaine" and "Trinidad" from their breakthrough album Getting Killed . Samia covered "Au Pays Du Cocaine" back in October, and now King Princess played a rendition of the beloved track on BBC Radio 1. The

Noem faces mounting criticism from Republicans, Democrats after Minneapolis killing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is coming under intense pressure over her handling of the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, raising questions about her future atop the department. President Trump made multiple moves on Monday in response to the outcry over the

Watch: Why Trump is hitting the road to rally Americans

The BBC's White House correspondent Bernd Debusmann explains why the president is refocusing his attention on the US economy.

What’s Coming to Tubi in February 2026

Tubi is continuing its 2026 rollout with an expansive slate of new originals and library titles arriving throughout February. The free, ad-supported streamer is adding hundreds of movies and series across nearly every genre, from action blockbusters and rom-com favorites to

Tillis, Murkowski say Noem should be fired

A string of scandals and luxury handbags: Who is South Korea's former first lady?

The wife of disgraced former president Yoon Suk Yeol is facing court on a raft of her own charges.

Tornado-forecast system can increase warning lead times, study finds

Researchers at the University of Kansas have shown the National Severe Storms Laboratory's Warn-on-Forecast System (WoFS) has potential to help weather forecasters issue warnings to emergency managers and the general public well before tornado formation. Their study appears in

GOP senator tells Trump administration 'words matter' on gun rights

Three days after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) joined several GOP legislators in criticizing the Trump administration in their defense of the killing. Budd urged federal officials to remember that “words matter.” “Americans have a

Maybe I should just buy Factorio? I'd like Arknights: Endfield a lot more if it would stop trying to be Genshin Impact and just let me build

Leave me alone, I have quotas to hit.

An Archive of Italian Graphic Design

“ Archivio Grafica Italiana is the first online archive dedicated to the entire Italian graphic design heritage.” (via sidebar ) Tags: design

Trump Thinks This Is the Main Issue With Alex Pretti’s Death

The president just can’t get behind the fact that slain Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti was licensed to carry a firearm. Donald Trump—a born and bred New Yorker—mentioned Pretti’s gun permit status at least three times on Tuesday, apparently in disbelief that someone in the

Republicans reject calls to change DHS funding bill

Republicans are rejecting calls from Democrats to make changes to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill, arguing that avoiding an impending government shutdown is the top priority. Democrats are calling for broad reforms to Immigration and Customs

Barry Silbert ramps up lobbying while fighting multi-billion fraud allegations

The crypto titan has been accused of defrauding numerous mega investors — including Mark Cuban

How BAFTA’s Embrace of ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners,’ Plus Snubs and New AMPAS Viewing Requirements, Could Decide the Oscars

The BAFTA nominations offered some clarity, and enough complication, to keep this year’s Oscar race interesting. Leading the charge, as expected, was Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another,” which landed a commanding 14 nominations, falling two short of the all-time

Frey to Homan: Minneapolis 'will not enforce federal immigration laws'

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) on Tuesday said he spoke with border czar Tom Homan and reinforced that the city would not change its sanctuary policies in exchange for the departure of federal immigration authorities. “I shared with Mr. Homan the serious negative impacts this

Grounded 2's first major content update delivers a new biome, bugs, a sweet new mount, and a really big snake

Toxic Tangle is live now.

Nan Goldin Speaks Out on Art Gallery of Ontario’s Halted Acquisition

“It’s chilling that this censorship plays out especially regarding Palestine, the great exception to free speech,” Goldin told Hyperallergic.

Alex Pretti Helped Veterans and Owned a Gun. Why Is Country Music Silent About His Death?

Country artists love to sing about the U.S. military and guns, but few have said anything about Pretti's death at the hands of federal immigration officers

GOP confidence in ICE declines in January: Poll

Fewer Republicans say in a new poll that they have confidence in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. In the Economist/YouGov survey, conducted this past weekend, 60

The HWO must be picometer perfect to observe Earth 2.0

Lately we've been reporting about a series of studies on the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), NASA's flagship telescope mission for the 2040s. These studies have looked at the type of data they need to collect, and what the types of worlds they would expect to find would

Review finds digital tools alone do not improve finances without motivation and agency

Digital payments, online banking, investment apps, and automated credit assessments have become routine parts of our everyday financial lives. A study in the International Journal of Business Information Systems argues that, because of this, the money management skills we need

How to get a Dawntrail (Phantom) relic weapon in FFXIV

If you want to make Dawntrail’s Phantom relic weapon, you don’t necessary have to participate in the Occult Crescent. We explain how to make the weapon here.

For Dyani White Hawk, Love Is an Act of Resistance

Her exhibition "Love Language" invites viewers into the vibrant cultural legacies of Native art, and connections to land, lineage, and community.

Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly marks Holocaust Memorial Day

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly marked Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January, joining people and governments worldwide in a statement centered on remembrance and renewed vigilance against hatred and discrimination.

How to get to the Garden in Grounded 2

You have a few ways to get into the Garden in Grounded 2, including the War-Torn Anthill and riding the spider mount over the wall

John Thune declines chance to back Noem after Minnesota killing

Scientists develop technique to identify malfunctions in our genetic code

An international team of researchers including scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have developed a way to reveal the smallest of malfunctions in the biochemical machinery that makes proteins in our bodies. According to the researchers, these malfunctions,

Dabin Ahn Lingers in Loss in a Mournful Series of Sculptural Paintings

In 'Golden Days,' Dabin Ahn reflects the grief of losing his father. 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 Dabin Ahn Lingers in Loss in a Mournful Series

Bluey, the inescapable Australian cartoon dog, is getting official Minecraft DLC

Prepare for hide and seek and unhinged whimsy.

There's a rash of scam spam coming from a real Microsoft address

Abusing Microsoft's reputation may make scam harder to spot.

Weekend Preview: Rachel McAdams to be First Lady of Box Office Ahead of Melania Trump Doc

Granted, the two films couldn't be more different, with 'Melania' hoping to score the biggest opening for a documentary in a decade with a $5 million domestic launch.

CBS Unveils 10 Past ‘Survivor’ Episodes That Will Re-Air Ahead of Milestone Season 50 Premiere

CBS will air 10 “Survivor” episodes over the two weeks leading up to the three-hour premiere of the 50th season, “In the Hands of the Fans.” The “Road to 50” programming primetime event will kick off on Monday, Feb. 9, airing five nights a week for two weeks in a row.