Collecting rainwater from rooftops and using it to spray buildings during hot weather could help cities cut air conditioning use, lower urban temperatures and lessen the impact of heat waves, according to new research from The University of Manchester.
The statement came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had not agreed to a US-backed plan for Gaza.
Dark matter's existence is all but certain—astronomers believe it makes up about a quarter of the universe's total energy content—yet its true identity has eluded us for decades. Two of the leading candidates for dark matter are the hypothetical particles ultralight axions and
Young children often overestimate what they can do. That overconfidence may help them approach challenges without fear, but it can also get them into trouble. Children who overestimate their physical abilities, for example, may take risks that make accidental injuries more
The end of this Fortnite season is fast approaching, so Epic Games has revealed Chapter 7 Season 4's theme and start date.
In a game about communication, players are having trouble hearing each other.
COVID czar Anthony Fauci cannot be prosecuted for asserting his Fifth Amendment rights in a recent hearing, Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) wrote in a letter to colleagues, arguing the former government scientist's pardon does not undermine his constitutional protections. The
AFP journalist Christina Assi, who lost a leg in an Israeli strike while reporting from the Lebanese border, will be honored at the International Press Freedom Awards, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Wednesday. In October 2023, Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah was
According to longtime game developer Nathan Purkeypile, Bethesda's open-world RPG was 'super tech constrained'
Pokémon Pokopia's new Bubbly Basin DLC is a great reminder that Pokémon has a lot of elegantly designed fish.
“I Love LA” has added six new guest stars to its upcoming second season, Variety has learned. The HBO comedy series has cast Taron Egerton (“Apex,” “Rocketman”), Jamie Chung (“Lovecraft Country,” “Batman: Caped Crusader”), Bejamin Norris (“Never Have I Ever,” “Abbott
The Computer That Helped Win World War II . “…it is not possible to give an adequate idea of the fascination of a Colossus at work: its sheer bulk and apparent complexity; the fantastic speed of thin paper tape round the glittering pulleys…”
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday deferred questions on U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro's future to President Trump, saying "that's his call." Blanche, who once was Trump's personal attorney, told reporters that "Judge Pirro is doing a
With annual production of around 1 million metric tons (1.1 million tons), formic acid is one of the most important basic chemicals and is used, among other things, as an additive in the animal feed industry. It is also increasingly attracting attention as an H2 carrier. To
Since taking office in May, Warsh has implemented several measures that reverse decades of Fed culture.
Seven days in, the tribe’s casino comeback hit a roadblock — and the chips went cold.
Temporary Protected Status has officially ended for Haitians, putting hundreds of thousands of people at risk of being deported—even though the United States still designates Haiti with a level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes of
Higgsfield rankled some in the film industry in the spring with its showcase of its completely AI-generated “Hell Grind,” so almost in response, it’s brought some humans in the mix – in a sense. The AI startup’s next film, “Cully Hill Boys,” is still lacking in actual humans on
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Black holes are fascinating regions in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, even light, can escape them. The largest known black holes, called supermassive black holes, contain millions to billions of times the mass of the sun and are typically located at the centers
A 19th-century real estate agent created the world's first version of Rightmove more than 160 years before the birth of online property previews.
The pistachio craze cracked open a new problem: a scorching California spring has farmers shell-shocked and snackers bracing for pricier treats.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will soon have a new official director for the first time in nearly a year, after the Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz. Schwartz was confirmed on a mostly party-line 51-44 vote. Sen. Tim Kaine (Va.)
The study didn’t include uninsured families or those on Medicaid, which means the data may be skewed.
The Education Department will erase roughly $11 billion in federal student loan debt owed by more than 170,000 borrowers after a federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to delay relief for students who claimed they were defrauded by their schools. The
Smith’s fifth studio album arrives on Aug. 21
The 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.
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Kyiv's depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted - like the one that hit Anastasiia's home.
The lead designer on Avatar: The Last Airbender's Universes Beyond crossover thinks one Magic: The Gathering card deserves another look.
Over 400 good shooters, like FEAR and Medal of Honor , are currently on sale on the classic game store
Chiral phonons are groups of atoms that move in a circular direction when excited by an energy source, such as heat. As the phonons move through a material, they propagate that circular motion, or angular momentum, through the material. The angular momentum serves as the source
Using satellite data, researchers at TUM have identified an unprecedented loss of aboveground biomass in Europe's forests since 2018. Unlike previous studies that focused solely on changes in tree cover, this study provides the first Europe–wide assessment of changes in forest
It’s time to return to Star’s Hollow. An official documentary about “Gilmore Girls,” the beloved seven-season family dramedy that premiered in 2000, is currently in production and set to debut on HBO Max. Per the official logline, the untitled film is told from the perspective
Sienna Spiro was something of an established artist even before her debut full-length album, “Visitor,” came out on July 3. The 20-year-old Londoner with the big ’60s hair and an even bigger, more timeless voice is officially a freshman — she will almost certainly be up for a
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 recently came to the PS4 and PS5, where they're dramatically outselling Halo: Campaign Evolved.
The tease comes amid testing for a host of new console features
Olivia Rodrigo is supporting Planned Parenthood as the organization remains under attack from President Trump. The superstar singer was in a dance video posted to the Instagram and Twitter accounts of Daisy Chain Fields, her upcoming all-woman music festival. Text on the video,
With a little less than three months until our clocks are set to "fall back" to standard time, the pressure to pass a bill that could prevent that is on, including from the Oval Office.
by Chinese Ambassador to Belgium Fei Shengchao (pictured) “To understand China today, one must learn to understand the Communist Party of China (CPC, the Party).” said Chinese President Xi Jinping. This year’s July 1 marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Party.
Rhode Island's Newport Folk Festival went down a couple weeks ago, and CMAT stole the spotlight. Stereogum sat down with the Irish star and made her explain the cultural references that abound in her Mercury Prize-nominated album Euro-Country . Like, who is Cú Chulainn? Where
Two House Democrats have formally referred Energy Secretary Chris Wright to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for potential prosecution, accusing him of lying to Congress about whether green grants were canceled for partisan reasons. In a letter made public on Wednesday, Reps.
The wild boar (Sus scrofa) is widely distributed across Eurasia and has also colonized the Japanese archipelago, where two subspecies are recognized: the Japanese wild boar (JWB, Sus scrofa leucomystax) and the Ryukyu wild boar (RWB, Sus scrofa riukiuanus). Before this study,
Astronomers have speculated about the mysterious "little red dots" seen through the James Webb Space Telescope's images of the early universe: They could be galaxies, black holes, quasi-stars, starbursts ... or something else entirely.
The Cockroach movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India's prime minister in years.
DUBAI, Aug 5 - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Wednesday they had launched a missile attack on a Saudi oil tanker off the coast of the kingdom's Red Sea port city of Yanbu and another missile attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden.
Acting Army chief of staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve previously served as Pete Hegseth’s senior military aide.
This special edition brings back conversations and debates on migration, trade, and housing — three issues that have remained at the centre of Europe’s political agenda this year.