UK launches hi-tech mission to study Greenland ice melt
A team of international scientists sets sail Thursday from Britain for Greenland to study its rapidly melting ice using drones, mini-submarines and autonomous swimming robots.
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How bacteria sacrifice themselves to render antibiotics ineffective
Bacteria can defend themselves against antibiotics with the help of an enzyme released by dying cells, according to a study by a team from the Institute for Biological Physics at the University of Cologne and Wageningen University & Research published in the Proceedings of the
The ICA at VCU Brings Immersive Installation "Deo Vindice" to Richmond
The gallery-sized installation at the Institute for Contemporary Art combines Greek mythology with Civil War history to examine white supremacy and hegemonic power.
Apple’s OLED iPad Mini upgrade is on the way as prices continue to rise
The iPad Mini could get an OLED display upgrade as soon as October, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It would be the most significant refresh for the Mini since its 2021 redesign. An OLED iPad Mini has been rumored for months now, with Gurman previously reporting last year
Street Fighter 6 characters are getting "gaming fragrances"
If you've ever wanted to make your room smell like Street Fighter characters' movesets, this is your time.
Iran tells Yemen's Houthis to prepare to close Red Sea oil route if U.S. strikes power grid
Sources say the group has deployed missiles and drones near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening to disrupt the Middle East's two main energy export routes as U.S.-Iran fighting escalates
Statistical method broadens forecasts by modeling uncertainty beyond average outcomes
When it comes to statistics, we usually expect to be informed about what happens "on average." But sometimes the key information lies in deviations from that mean: how likely is heavy rain, and how likely is it to remain dry? So-called distributional regression describes not
Study finds choice of team car could decide the Tour de France
Elite athletes competing in the Tour de France could gain more than eight seconds in the individual time trial depending solely on the type of team car following them, a new study has revealed.
No Joy & Fire-Tooz – “Barking At The Sun”
In 1983, Ozzy Osbourne released Bark At The Moon , the album where he's on the cover looking like a werewolf. That was awesome, and you couldn't ask for a better twist on the whole Ozzy thing. Yesterday, the Montreal fuzz-pop auteur No Joy dropped a new track called "Barking At
Hungary, Location for ‘F1: The Movie,’ ‘Dune,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ Removes Break on New Registrations for Production Incentive
Péter Magyar’s new Hungarian government has reaffirmed its support for the film production sector in the country, which is Europe’s second biggest hub for production, and has hosted Hollywood films like “F1: The Movie,” the “Dune” films, “The Brutalist” and “Poor Things,” and
Where to find the Nangan region Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 6
Head to Nangan's space center.
South Africa's rooibos heads to space
Seeds from South Africa's world-famous rooibos tea are headed to the International Space Station to see how they respond to space conditions in the first such experiment for Africa, organizers announced Thursday.
Gemini has Eurostar in its sights with plans to launch London to Cologne train route by 2030
The new direct London-Cologne rail services will shave as much as two hours off the current journey time.
Star Ocean Switch 2 announcement has fans up in arms
Square Enix announces a second Switch 2 port this week, Star Ocean The Second Story R, with no upgrade path for owners of the Switch 1 version
Driving the speed limit could slash fuel use and emissions at the cost of only 54 extra seconds a day
Speeding in your car to work, to pick up your children from school, or go from one errand to the next not only wastes money in gas and sends harmful emissions into the air, it barely saves you time, new research says.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Duke Nukem special anniversary celebration
Plus, Soulframe, 1666: Amsterdam, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Corsair Cove, Gothic Remake, Unreal, PC gamepads tested, and much more, too
Black Sea waters reshaped Eastern Mediterranean circulation 11,000 years ago
A new study led by the University of Barcelona reveals that freshwater exported from the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea triggered major environmental changes across the Eastern Mediterranean.
This AliExpress-sourced $5 USB hub has been described as 'mildly dangerous' for your PC, thanks to a nasty power issue
In a word: Eek.
One dead, 24 missing after boat sinks in Indonesia: Rescuers
The boat was already partially sunken when rescuers reached it near Selayar, a small island south of the larger Sulawesi.
‘Today’ Show Intruder Arrested After Allegedly Lunging at Craig Melvin and Yelling Racial Slur
In a frightening moment Thursday morning, a man broke through security at the “Today” show set at Rockefeller Center and was arrested after he lunged at Craig Melvin and shouted the N-word at the co-anchor, sources familiar with the situation confirmed. The incident happened at
Intocable’s Ricky Muñoz Reflects on the Band’s Influences and Famous Faces That Help the Group Stay Creative in the Studio
When Intocable lead singer and founding member Ricky Muñoz was growing up in Zapata, Texas, his grandfather sold a cow to buy him an accordion. Muñoz’s grandfather never got to see his grandson onstage, let alone witness the rise of Intocable as one of the most inspired and
‘The Uprising’ Trailer: Andrew Garfield Leads a Rebellion Against King Richard II in Paul Greengrass’ Historical Thriller
Focus Features has released the trailer for “The Uprising,” a new historical drama starring Andrew Garfield. The film’s official logline reads: “Andrew Garfield stars as the legendary leader of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II. As war burns across
PS5 Physical Editions Of Mortal Shell 2 Are Selling Out And Players Are Telling Sony To Take Note
Mortal Shell 2 fans are not messing around
At least one dead, 100 injured in crush at Indian chariot festival
BHUBANESWAR, India, July 16 - At least one person died and nearly 100 were taken to hospital on Thursday in a crush at a popular chariot festival in Puri in eastern India, officials said.
‘We are waiting with bated breath’: Super El Niño forecast could make 2027 hottest year on record, BoM says
Most Australian capital cities have at least 80% chance of unusually warm and dry spring as climatologists watch developing system with increasing alarm Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The El Niño climate phenomenon linked to record global
silt. – “trauma porn”
The press release for newly formed creative group silt. is elusive. They "exist between London and the inherited landscapes of the Lake District and Norfolk" and are not "a traditional band nor solo alias." Hell, there aren't even any names listed. But the fact remains, their
What animals do before going to war
Social animals use a suite of preemptive behaviors in anticipation of conflict, including staying quiet, monitoring their surroundings, conducting raids and bonding through play. In a review published in Trends in Ecology & Evolution , researchers describe how environmental
Rosie O’Donnell Shares Her Theory on Why Trump Hates Her So Much and How She Tried to Help Michelle Trachtenberg
Rosie O’Donnell is back in America — with plenty to say. The comedy icon is bringing her one-woman show, “Rosie O’Donnell: Common Knowledge,” to New York’s Daryl Roth Theatre for 12 performances beginning July 22. Directed by Gabriel Barre, “Common Knowledge” sees the
No politics, please: Immigrant legal status should serve only America's needs
Legalization doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing question.
Netflix Launches Minigolf Video Game With ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Bridgerton’-Inspired Levels
Fore! Netflix has unveiled couch co-op party game “Netflix Minigolf” as its next big bet in gaming. Launching July 28, “Netflix Minigolf” is described as a mix between minigolf and pinball with a “Stranger Things” Demogorgon or Young-hee from “Squid Game” added in. Developed by
Netflix Comedy Series ‘I Suck at Girls’ Casts Anna Konkle, Taegen Burns and More
Anna Konkle, Taegen Burns, Tory Kittles, Brianna Reed, J.J. Nolan and Paul Scheer have been cast in Netflix’s new comedy series “I Suck at Girls.” Konkle and Burns will both be series regulars, while Kittles, Reed, Nolan and Scheer will have recurring roles. They join
GOP Senate Nominee Very Close to His White Nationalist Son-in-Law
The Republican Senate nominee in Georgia, Mike Collins, has close ties to a white nationalist influencer: his son-in-law, David Alan Scheer II. CNN reports that Scheer is registered to vote at a Collins-owned property, has been featured in Collins’s campaign photos, and was at
Epic Games Store's new free PC games revealed
The Epic Games Store has a selection of free PC games that changes every week. The latest free offerings will be available until July 23.
As US ties fray, top Oman official visits China: What to know
For Oman, recalibrating its ties with Washington after the Iran war means diversifying its partnerships — leaning more on European allies like France and deepening its relationship with China.
Uncovered , a site for judging books by their first...
Uncovered , a site for judging books by their first pages. “No cover. No bestseller sticker, no celebrity book club, no BookTok trend. You read the opening of a real book, blind, and answer the only question that matters: would you keep reading?”
Want to keep your car and house from smelling like wildfire smoke? Try this feature
Wildfire smoke is blanketing parts of the U.S. this week, bringing hazy, smelly conditions to millions.
Ceremony – “Dark Summer”
See the photo credit up there? "Martin Sorrondeguy" — the same Martin Sorrondeguy, presumably, from Los Crudos and Limp Wrist. (I don't think there's two Martin Sorrondeguys.) That means that Ceremony got a DIY punk legend to take their press pictures. That's fucking sick. It
The Two Chances for the Media to Show It Really Cares About Democracy
The mainstream media has two huge upcoming opportunities to prove that it prioritizes democratic principles over placating President Trump and his base. I hope the journalism community, which has been far too accepting of this autocratic administration, finally rises to the
Envie – “Violently Friendly”
The members of the East London trio Envie (pronounced on-vee) have been friends since school. They've been at it for a while — their Bandcamp page under former band name Dystopia was last active in 2020, and they featured on FKA twigs' Caprisongs track " Which Way " — but it
A new record holder for the world's oldest amber discovered in China
Paleontologists in China have discovered the oldest chemically verified amber ever found, dating to 385 million years ago. That's approximately 140 million years before dinosaurs roamed Earth. The previous record holder was an amber sample from the Late Carboniferous period,
