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The way our cells respond to estrogen depends on how DNA is 'supercoiled'
Although it also performs some functions in men, estrogen, the main female sex hormone, is involved in a myriad of processes, which is why the body changes so much during menopause. This is because estrogens regulate hundreds of genes.
Reversible spin splitting effect achieved in altermagnetic RuO₂ thin films
A research team affiliated with UNIST has made a advancement in controlling spin-based signals within a new magnetic material, paving the way for next-generation electronic devices. Their work demonstrates a method to reversibly switch the direction of spin-to-charge
‘Emily in Paris’ Creator Darren Star on Season 5 Getting Sexier, ‘More Passionate’ and What’s Next for Gabriel
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from Season 5 of “Emily in Paris.” Darren Star had come a long way with his eye-candied romantic comedy series “Emily in Paris,” which was first met with a Parisian shrug when it bowed on Netflix in 2020 and has now been embraced
Engineering the first reusable launchpads on the moon
Engineers need good data to build lasting things. Even the designers of the Great Pyramids knew the limestone they used to build these massive structures would be steady when stacked on top of one another, even if they didn't have tables of the compressive strength of those
World of Warcraft: Midnight's new solo-friendly Prey mode will have bosses attacking you out of nowhere: 'There's going to be some really mean stuff that we're going to do to you'
A new game mode makes the open world a dangerous place, developers warn—and also makes it lucrative to kill critters
Bari Weiss’ CBS News Gaffes Pile Up as Paramount Tries to Woo Warner
CBS News is increasingly looking like something out of a scripted drama by Aaron Sorkin. In shows like “The Newsroom” and “Sports Night,” the well-regarded writer sketched stories of feisty media outlets just trying to get news to the people, even though doing so sometimes
James Cameron Criticizes Amy Poehler’s Golden Globes Joke About His Marriage to Kathryn Bigelow Being Torture: ‘An Ignorant Dig’ That ‘Went Too Far’
James Cameron was the butt of one of Amy Poehler’s most ruthless Golden Globes jokes, one he’s now calling an “ignorant dig” at his expense. Speaking in a recent interview with The New York Times, the “Titanic” Oscar winner said Poehler took things “too far” when she poked fun
Providing AI training leads to more critical and ethical use by university students
No longer a technological novelty, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has become a common tool for everyday academic tasks among the university community. In view of this, the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) has carried out a research project to establish the
American Classmates Having Difficulty Understanding Better Educated Foreign Exchange Student. “Kids say...
American Classmates Having Difficulty Understanding Better Educated Foreign Exchange Student. “Kids say it’s really hard to understand what he’s talking about due to his precise English diction and extensive vocabulary.”
Russia escalates attacks on key Ukrainian region of Odesa
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the attacks were an attempt by Moscow to block Ukraine's access to maritime logistics.
Expedition 33's GOTY retraction signals a messy AI debate in 2026
The controversy around Clair Obscur's generative AI usage signals that a murky debate is only going to get messier in 2026.
Liam Gallagher, Ian Brown Honor ‘Brother’ Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield at Funeral in Manchester
"Mani was able to laugh his way through any darkness," Brown said of his late Stone Roses bandmate
Don’t Feel Like Cooking This Holiday Season? These Meal Delivery Services Have You Covered
It’s time to start thinking up festive meal ideas for Christmas and New Years. But if you’re already wiped out from all the cooking that family get-togethers entail during this time of year (or have never liked spending too much time in the kitchen) there are countless delivery
Working in groups can help Republicans and Democrats agree on controversial content moderation online
Over half of Americans believe tech companies should take action to restrict extremely violent content on their platforms, according to Pew data, yet even trained content moderators consistently disagree in their decisions about how to classify hate speech and offensive images.
John Walker’s Top 10 Games Of 2025
What an extraordinary year for an extraordinary range of games The post John Walker’s Top 10 Games Of 2025 appeared first on Kotaku .
How soil and human antibiotic resistance are connected
A study led by researchers at the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has uncovered alarming evidence that soil worldwide is emerging as a significant reservoir and amplifier of high-risk antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), which enable bacteria
Epstein survivors urge Congress to hold Justice Department accountable
More than a dozen Jeffrey Epstein survivors bashed the Justice Department for its handling of the release of files related to the deceased sex offender, calling for congressional oversight as they accused the department of failing to comply with the law. “This law, enacted by a
Zelensky: Any US-Ukraine security guarantees will need congressional review
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that there are signs negotiators are "very close" to a finished peace proposal to end the war in Ukraine, including U.S. security guarantees that will require congressional approval. Zelensky posted on X that his negotiating
These Coffee Subscription Services Make the Perfect Last-Minute Gift
From drip coffee makers to French presses to pour-overs, there are numerous ways to make a quality cup of coffee. But avid coffee drinkers know that the beans are the most important, which is why subscription services that expertly curate artisanal and locally-sourced beans are
Last-Minute Gifts Delivered in Time for Christmas: From Wine Subscriptions to Spa Appointments
If you have a tendency to leave shopping to the very last second, you’re certainly not alone. While there’s still ample time to procure the perfect gift, if you do procrastinate this year, you’ve still got plenty of options that you can order and send instantly online — but
30 years later, Mel Brooks' Dracula satire is still his weirdest misfire
Polygon looks back on Dracula: Dead and Loving It, a vampire spoof that probably should have stayed dead.
Berlin Zoo animals enjoy Christmas snacks and festive treats
Animals at Berlin Zoo joined the festive mood as they enjoyed Advent-style sacks filled with Christmas snacks.
Lady Gaga to Release ‘Harlequin Live’ Concert Film on Christmas Eve
The one-night-only performance of Gaga's Joker -inspired album was filmed last September and will hit YouTube later this week
Trump's appointment of Greenland envoy sparks fresh row with Denmark
The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale explains how Trump's appoinment of a special envoy to Greenland has shaken diplomatic with Denmark.
Scientists chart over 140,000 DNA loops to map human chromosomes in the nucleus
One of the most detailed 3D maps of how the human chromosomes are organized and folded within a cell's nucleus is published in Nature.
Yellowstone hot spring spews forth spectacular muddy plumes
Black Diamond Pool eruption provides dramatic footage after being captured on official camera A hot spring in Yellowstone national park that erupts sporadically was captured on an official camera exploding in spectacular muddy plumes at the weekend. Volcanic experts at the US
Box Office: Ridley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars’ Pushed to Late Summer 2026; Pixar’s ‘Gatto’ Moves Up to Spring 2027
In other changes to Disney's film calendar, Searchlight's 'Ready or Not' sequel is also getting a revised release date in cinemas.
British Museum Launches Farcical “Decolonizing” Loan Program
Long-term loans to former colonies are not restitution. They do not acknowledge historical wrongdoing, nor do they restore agency to source communities.
Gracie Abrams, Bon Iver, Aaron Dessner Honor Gun Violence Victims on Charity Single ‘Sold Out’
"It’s a sad one to share during the holidays, but the world is hurting and we shouldn’t look away," the collaborators said in a statement
Trailer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey is my #1 most anticipated film of 2026 and this trailer has got me revved up! Nolan’s trailers never reveal much, but still, it looks gooood. I am still skeptical of Matt Damon at Odysseus. Zendaya as Athena, Charlize Theron as
Bari Weiss faces blowback for spiking '60 Minutes' segment: What to know
Bari Weiss, CBS's new editor in chief, is facing widespread blowback across the media for a decision to pull a "60 Minutes" segment she argues was not ready for publication, while a top journalist at the network contends the decision was based on political pressure and
'Why beat Hezbollah if you can't save our home?': Northern Israelis protest postwar plight
Demonstrators shut down most businesses in Kiryat Shmona on Monday morning, including two shopping malls, burned tires and blocked access to nearby communities. 'This place will turn into a giant old-age home,' one protester warned, a year after a cease-fire between Israel and
Lebanese PM urges swift approval of law aimed at paying back depositors
BEIRUT, Dec 22 - Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam urged cabinet to swiftly approve a draft law allowing depositors to gradually recover funds frozen in the banking system since a financial collapse in 2019, a move critical to reviving the economy. The collapse - the result
‘Stranger Things 5′ Confirms Runtimes for Series’ Final Four Episodes; Finale Is Two Hours and Eight Minutes
“Stranger Things” co-creator Ross Duffer has revealed the runtimes for the final four episodes of the series. After the first four episodes of Season 5 were released on Nov. 26, “Stranger Things” will return for another three episodes on Christmas Day, with the series finale
At least two civilians killed in Aleppo violence as Syrian government, SDF trade blame
Dec 22 - At least two civilians were killed and several wounded in a wave of attacks in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on Monday, with government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces trading blame for the deaths.
‘The Housemaid’ Book Series Jumps to Top of Bestseller Lists Following Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried Movie
Freida McFadden’s “The Housemaid” is back to the top of bestseller lists again following the release of the film adaptation starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. The psychological thriller, originally a breakout hit when it first came out in 2022, is set on Long Island
Emmy-Winning Producer Bill Bracken Joins Dick Clark Prods. as Exec VP of Production
Emmy-winning producer Bill Bracken, whose credits include “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” and the Disney+ live concert special “Grace for the World: Live from St. Peters Square,” has joined Dick Clark Productions as executive vice president of production. Bracken will be based
2K Games chokes out another WWE game just 2 years after launch
The two-year lifespan of 2K's big wrestling series continues.
Artists Embrace an Affordable and Ubiquitous Material in ‘Cardboard: Infinite Possibilities’
A simple material blossoms into large-scale assemblages, narratives, and design. 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 Artists Embrace an Affordable and
Anything-goes 'anyons' may be at the root of surprising quantum experiments
In the past year, two separate experiments in two different materials captured the same confounding scenario: the coexistence of superconductivity and magnetism. Scientists had assumed that these two quantum states are mutually exclusive; the presence of one should inherently
Toxic fumes on planes blamed for pilot deaths, suicides and brain damage: report
Wall Street Journal investigation found hundreds of pilots and flight attendants have reported serious illnesses linked to toxic “fume events."
Post Office had deal with Fujitsu to fix Horizon errors 19 years ago
The emergence of a document contradicts claims made by the Post Office over bugs in its IT system during criminal prosecutions.
The ill-starred Perfect Dark reboot had 'entire chapters' completed before cancellation, says Joanna Dark's voice actor, who 'did not see it coming… it was devastating'
Developers also tried to pitch a 'slimmed down' version to save the project, but got nowhere.
Leaves' pores explain longstanding mystery of uneven tree growth in a carbon-enriched world
The basics of photosynthesis are something that every student learns in school: carbon dioxide, water and light in; oxygen and sugar for growth out. In a world where atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are rising, it is plausible to think that trees and other plant life growth
A third path to explain consciousness: Biological computationalism
Right now, the debate about consciousness often feels frozen between two entrenched positions. On one side sits computational functionalism, which treats cognition as something you can fully explain in terms of abstract information processing: get the right functional
Timothée Chalamet Told To Tap Into His Past As An Xbox 360 Controller Modder For New Ping Pong Movie
The actor's portrayal of Marty Supreme' s main character is rooted in his past as a YouTuber The post Timothée Chalamet Told To Tap Into His Past As An Xbox 360 Controller Modder For New Ping Pong Movie appeared first on Kotaku .
Ecuadorean soldiers found guilty of forced disappearance of boys
The four boys were picked up by a military patrol and their bodies were later found mutilated and burned.
