The Caspian Sea has lost an area nearly the size of Sicily: Human activities are a major reason why
The Caspian Sea, the largest inland body of water on Earth, is shrinking. Not fluctuating, not entering another natural cycle, but shrinking.
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Ancient mud drilled from Antarctic ice holds clues to future sea-level rise
"What goes on in Antarctica doesn't stay in Antarctica—it has global implications," Geology tauira Natalie-Jane Reid says. Reid is one of two Otago Ph.D. candidates who contributed to an Antarctic sediment core workshop at the Otago Repository for Core Analysis (ORCA) held
One Line Completely Ruined House Of The Dragon Season 3 Premiere
If you're gonna quote the Queen, you best not miss
Plurality in new polling says prediction market betting on elections should be illegal
A plurality of respondents to a new poll believes placing prediction market bets on election outcomes should be illegal. The Politico survey found that 44 percent of 1,167 respondents believe betting on election results should be illegal. Three in 10 respondents said the
At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion
The city's main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a "technical accident" in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.
‘Let Us Be’ Director Viviane D’Avilla Talks About Shining a Light on Intersex Rights in the U.S.: ‘Their Rights Are Being Taken Away’
Over a decade ago, Brazilian photographer and filmmaker Viviane D’Avilla traveled to India looking to develop a photography project based on the country’s culture and spirituality. There, she met members of the Indian Hijra community, a legally recognized third gender
Netanyahu: 'No restrictions' on Israel military acting to thwart Hezbollah threat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said its military has “no restrictions” regarding its efforts to target Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel's continued operations against the militant group have strained the U.S.-Iran ceasefire reached last week. “The directive
Keir Starmer’s UK-Africa legacy: The reset that never arrived
Great Britain, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, promised deeper engagement and a new strategy. What emerged was a series of initiatives without a unifying vision.
Romeo Beckham Making Acting Debut in Tennis Romance ‘Forty Love’; Studiocanal Unveils First Look (EXCLUSIVE)
Studiocanal has unveiled a first look at Romeo Beckham in his acting debut “Forty Love,” directed by renowned fashion photographer Pierre-Ange Carlotti. “Forty Love,” which marks the first directorial outing of Carlotti, is produced by Hugo Sélignac and Paco de Bary at
Cornyn: Trump ‘seems to revel in chaos’
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) says he no longer talks regularly with President Trump after losing his primary to a Trump-backed opponent last month, and that the president "seems to revel in chaos." In an interview with the digital news outlet Semafor, Cornyn said that talking to
Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies
ABU DHABI, June 22 - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel Tuesday through Thursday to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain, on a trip that will give the Trump administration a chance to sell its preliminary Iran accord directly to Gulf Arab allies.
US authorizes Iranian oil sales amid talks on final peace deal
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, June 22 (Reuters) - The United States authorized Iranian oil sales on Monday, easing decades-old sanctions as it pushes toward a final peace deal with Tehran in return for commitments on nuclear inspections and free transit through the Strait of
Gazans flee scorching tents for a polluted sea
By Dawoud Abu Alkas GAZA CITY, June 22 (Reuters) - Residents of the Gaza Strip have been flocking from suffocating tents to the territory's polluted Mediterranean shore to bathe and wash their clothes, as summer temperatures rise and fresh water remains hard to come by. Nearly
How the GW Corcoran Is Rethinking Interaction Design Education
The Interaction Design program at the George Washington University Corcoran School of Arts and Design is utilizing partnerships across DC to encourage its students to develop more inclusive design practices.
Newly described Australian ballista spider builds a spring-loaded snare to catch a single ant species
An international team of researchers has discovered a remarkable new spider species in the rainforest of North Queensland that spins an ingenious and powerful spring-actuated snare to catch a single species of ant—one ant at a time—in what they describe as "the ultimate
Can we predict how fast a bioplastic breaks down? A new AI tool says 'yes'
Researchers at the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA), a partner in the ANIPH project, published a study that helps predict how quickly biodegradable bioplastics break down in the environment.
Cryo-EM imaging reveals how a molecular gate lets bulky proteins pass cell membranes intact
How large, fully folded proteins can pass through cell membranes without destroying them has long been one of the open questions in cell biology. Using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), Leonid Sazanov and Ziyu Zhao at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
Sea cucumbers harbor ‘zombie’ tissues that won’t die
Detached tissues from the sea cucumber's tube feet and feeding tentacles survived for more than three years, a find that could shape the study of aging.
Richard Linklater’s ‘Boyhood,’ Epic Drama That Took 12 Years to Make, Returning to Theaters for 12th Anniversary (EXCLUSIVE)
“Boyhood,” the Oscar-winning coming-of-age drama filmed over 12 years by Richard Linklater, will return to theaters nationwide for its 12th anniversary. “We started filming this 24 years ago,” Linklater says. “The way life chugs along, you look up and it’s been 12 years since
Netflix U.S.-Canada Scripted Boss Jinny Howe on Maintaining Volume, Branching Into New Genres and When IP Makes Sense
Netflix has spent upwards of $18 billion annually on content, and according to US-Canada scripted series head Jinny Howe, that’s not changing any time soon. Howe spoke to an industry crowd las wee as she held a keynote conversation at the Banff World Media Festival. “Our volume
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS is almost as old as the universe itself
The evidence is mounting: this interstellar visitor is even older and weirder than anyone thought
Eliminating this crucial intelligence agency would make America less safe
This would be a massive mistake that undermines the necessary role ODNI plays in coordinating the 18 organizations comprising the intelligence community.
Disney’s ABC Urges ‘View’ Audience to Get Involved With Company’s FCC Debate
Disney wants to bring another element into its ongoing squabble with the Federal Communications Commission: its fans. In a new campaign that launched Monday, the entertainment conglomerate urged the audience tuning into “The View” to offer public comment as the company grapples
Keith Richards Says the Rolling Stones May Not Tour Again
"I don't know if tours are possible," Richards told Uncut — while raising the possibility of residencies
Ten-Year Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Fan Remake Project Scrapped Following Nintendo Announcement
YouTuber and creator CryZENx has ditched a decade of development on an unofficial Unreal Engine recreation
EU 're-assessing' summit with UK after Keir Starmer lays out exit plan
A European Commission spokesperson said on Monday that the EU is "reassessing" plans to hold a summit with the UK in late July, as it becomes increasingly likely that Prime Minister Keir Starmer's successor will be in post in just three and a half weeks.
Team Dresch Announce First New Album In 30 Years: Hear “One Song”
The queer, feminist punk band Team Dresch started in Portland in 1993, and they inspired a whole lot of people before breaking up in 1998. They didn't stay broken up for long. Team Dresch played their first reunion show in 2004, and they've been touring sporadically since then.
India says ties with China normalising as top officials meet in Delhi
NEW DELHI, June 22 - Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday on the sidelines of a BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting in New Delhi, India's foreign ministry said.
French union STJV to commence national strike outside Quantic Dream
The strike will begin in Paris later this week in protest of ongoing layoffs and instability.
Fox News host Mark Levin lashes out at Trump administration over Iran deal
Fox News host Mark Levin on Saturday lashed out at the Trump administration over its tentative agreement to end the Iran conflict and hold talks to determine the future of Iran's nuclear program. The "Life, Liberty & Levin" host started his 17-minute monologue speaking directly
Israel FM urges EU dialogue, rejects ‘dictated’ positions after Kallas row
A blistering row between Israel and the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas seems to be widening, with Israel's foreign affairs minister Gideon Sa'ar making what appears to be a reference to a highly-publicised clash on Monday alongside a senior EU official visiting the
Pope Leo XIV at World Food Programme: "conflicts are ‘fed’ more readily than people are nourished"
Pope Leo XIV visited the World Food Programme headquarters, where he denounced “imbalances in political and moral priorities” that hinder aid to the needy.
Three dead in France as record-breaking heatwave grips country
Three people have died in France as an exceptional heatwave pushes temperatures above 40°C across parts of the country, with authorities warning that the extreme conditions could persist for several days.
JD Vance Whines About Iran’s ‘Trash Talk’ of Trump
JD Vance blamed Iran’s “trash talk” for nearly torpedoing peace talks on Sunday, after aggressive comments from President Donald Trump caused Iran to pause negotiations. “What we told the Iranians yesterday is that when you guys engage in what us millennials might call ‘trash
