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Why promising CO₂-to-fuel catalysts keep falling short of copper
Technology that converts carbon dioxide (CO₂) into fuels and plastic feedstocks using electricity is gaining attention as a core technology in the era of carbon neutrality. In particular, ethylene and ethanol are high-value materials widely used in the production of plastics,
See First Trailer for Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire Doc Featuring Michelle and Barack Obama
Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Flea and more talk legendary R&B group in HBO doc out June 7
Jailed Vietnamese tycoon's Birkin bags sells for more than $550K
The disgraced tycoon is serving a life sentence for embezzling from a major Vietnamese bank.
Trump loosens climate limits on refrigerants
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump loosens climate limits on refrigerants President Trump announced Thursday that his administration is loosening rules that would have restricted the use of super-polluting greenhouse gases in commercial
Trump, facing GOP blowback, sends 5,000 troops to Poland
President Trump said on Thursday that the U.S. is sending 5,000 additional troops to Poland, a week after the Pentagon cancelled the long-planned deployment of 4,000 service members to the Central European country. Lawmakers have expressed deep frustration and concern over the
Macrocyclic host molecules observed working together on a surface
A collaborative research team from Kanazawa University and Kyoto University reports the successful visualization of how densely assembled macrocyclic host molecules cooperatively capture guest molecules on a surface. Using two advanced atomic force microscopy techniques, AFM,
Some democracies are struggling to ensure safe drinking water
About two billion people—just under a quarter of the world's population—lack regular access to clean drinking water, and roughly 800,000 people annually die from illnesses associated with unsanitary water.
Tillis says he won't vote for Iran war powers resolution
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Wednesday said he will not vote for a war powers resolution to withdraw U.S. armed forces deployed against Iran. Tillis ruled out joining four Republican senators who said they will back a motion to discharge a vote on a war powers resolution.
Iceberg Lounge safe code location in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
In this guide, you learn where to find the Iceberg Lounge safe code in Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, which you need obtain a red brick.
DNC report 'does not meet my standards,' chair Martin says
Democrats' post-mortem report on the party's 2024 losses was riddled with annotations and apparent errors when the Democratic National Committee (DNC) bowed to pressure and released it to the public on Thursday. DNC Chair Ken Martin had made an initial commitment to release
130+ Artists Illuminate the Vast Creative Possibilities of the Nightlight
130+ artists, 130+ distinctive takes on the household staple. 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 130+ Artists Illuminate the Vast Creative
Multiplexed method reveals protein energy landscapes across 10 domain families
Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a new experimental method to analyze conformational fluctuations in protein domains on a uniquely large scale, which may improve data-driven modeling, biology and protein engineering, as detailed in a recent study published in
Crow: Massie loss shows that 'there's no room for ideological diversity' in Trump's GOP
Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) said Wednesday that Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-Ky.) primary loss shows that there is “no room for ideological diversity” in the GOP under President Trump. “There’s no room for ideological diversity or independence in the Republican Party right now,” Crow
Lionsgate Earnings Climb Thanks to Success of ‘The Housemaid’
Revenues increased and profits rebounded during Lionsgate’s most recent quarter thanks to the box office success of “The Housemaid.” Overall revenues hit $906.5 million, which compared favorably to the $865.6 billion in revenues that Lionsgate reported a year ago. The rise in
Judas And New BioShock Still MIA As Red Dead Redemption 2 Has Its Best Year Since Launch
And yes, GTA 6 is still on track
The 10 best sword cards ever printed in Magic: The Gathering
From the Buster Sword to Anduril, these are the most iconic swords in Magic: The Gathering.
Extreme Lunar conditions need an extreme test rig
When people eventually head to the moon for long-term exploration and habitation, they'll need equipment and spacesuits made of well-tested materials. That's where NASA's Lunar Environment Test Rig (LESTR) comes in handy. It simulates extreme cold lunar night conditions right
Overpopulation can impair fertility. A new study explains why
Scientists have reported it for decades: overpopulation can impair reproduction. Crowded chickens lay fewer eggs. Crowded mice have smaller broods. In humans, several studies have associated increased population density with reduced fertility.
The Ancient Roots of “Sewer Socialism”
Urban planning wasn’t so different 4,000 years ago The post The Ancient Roots of “Sewer Socialism” appeared first on Nautilus .
India gifts Italy a toffee and breaks the internet
Melody candy went viral after the two countries’ right-wing leaders played up a portmanteau of their names, “Melodi”.
A Hong Kong island gears up for its most exciting time of the year. And it’s all about buns
The Cheung Chau Bun Festival is a uniquely Hong Kong celebration rooted in Taoist tradition.
Korean Content Leaders Take Stock After a Decade of Growth and Look to Future: ‘Korean Entertainment is Everywhere’
The world of Korean entertainment has come a long way since “Gangnum Style” set dancers galloping around the world nearly 15 years ago. Korean content industry leaders on both sides of the Pacific gathered earlier this month at the London West Hollywood to take stock of the
SpaceX warns in IPO paperwork that Grok chatbot’s ‘Spicy’ mode poses investor risks
Elon Musk’s SpaceX tucked a warning into its go-public paperwork it filed yesterday – Grok’s “Spicy" and “Unhinged” chatbot modes could be a liability for the company.
Tim Scott: 'Impossible' for Republicans to let Platner win
Republican Sen. Tim Scott (S.C.) on Wednesday voiced his opposition to Democratic candidate Graham Platner’s bid for Maine Sen. Susan Collins’s (R) seat. “How in the world does this guy want to put together a working class coalition?” Scott told Fox News. “It’s impossible,
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Workday, Estee Lauder, Zoom, Take-Two and more
See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell.
Top Cuban diplomat: Rubio lying 'to instigate a military aggression'
Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodríguez on Thursday slammed the narrative that Havana is a threat to the national security of the United States, categorically rejecting statements made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “The U.S. Secretary of State lies once again to
Everyone Can Relax, GTA 6 Isn’t Delayed, Still Releasing In November
After fake leaks and rumors, fans were nervous that today's Take-Two earnings call would bring bad news, but that didn't happen
Jack Avery Speaks Out On Ex-Girlfriend’s Alleged Plot To Murder Him
Jack Avery, a former member of the now-defunct boy band Why Don't We, was the target of an alleged murder plot by his ex-girlfriend, the TikTok personality Gabbie Gonzalez. Gonzalez was charged Tuesday for conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and solicitation to
Financial inclusion not only results from economic growth, but may also drive it
Financial inclusion has emerged as a driver rather than a secondary outcome of development, according to research in the International Journal of Intelligent Enterprise. Financial inclusion defines the extent to which individuals and firms have fair, affordable, and reliable
Faster gene screening method targets deadly fungus
Researchers at the University of Guelph have developed a faster way to identify potential drug targets against a dangerous fungal pathogen, allowing for the study of hundreds or thousands of genes simultaneously instead of one at a time.
Meta settles social media addiction case with US school district
The trial had been set as a test case for 1200 other school districts making similar claims.
Feds Forced to Drop Case Against “Broadview Six” Anti-ICE Protesters
The charges against the remaining “Broadview Six” protesters were dropped Thursday, in a win for anyone who has protested ICE activity under the Trump administration. The six protesters were hit with felony conspiracy charges carrying a maximum sentence of six years in prison
How ‘Fallout,’ ‘Chad Powers and ‘Stranger Things’ Makeup and VFX Artists Went all in on Prosthetics and Transformations
This season, makeup artists have transformed actors using everything from sublime touches to complete prosthetics. Underneath it all, no matter how many hours and prosthetic pieces, they have one common goal: to preserve the actor’s performance. For Prime Video’s “Fallout,”
Art Movements: Larry Gagosian Heads to the Big Screen
The enigmatic art dealer gets the documentary treatment, Pace gets the Brancusi Estate, the Louvre's new architects, and other industry news.
Ronaldo strikes twice to end long wait for Saudi title
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr clinched the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 win over Damac on Thursday, ending his long wait for domestic silverware. A trademark free-kick and a close-range finish, both in the final half-hour, sealed the win Al Nassr needed on the
Water World
Water World , created by Seán Doran from imagery captured by a NASA/NOAA weather satellite, is a gorgeous, swirling, painterly portrait of the Earth’s dynamic atmosphere. Doran calls it “a meditative slow gaze at Earth’s atmosphere, revealing the hidden depths of activity in
Mel Gibson Unveils ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ First Look, Delays Release Dates for Two-Part Biblical Epic
Mel Gibson has unveiled the first look at “The Resurrection of the Christ,” the director’s long-delayed follow-up to 2004’s “The Passion of the Christ.” Filming on the two-part epic has officially wrapped, with production concluding ahead of schedule after shooting for 134 days
Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz’s Action Thriller ‘Day Drinker’ Sets 2027 Release Date
“Day Drinker,” an action thriller starring Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz, will sail to theaters in 2027. Lionsgate, which is releasing the film, has set a release of March 26, 2027. “Day Drinker” is taking the place of the studio’s “The Resurrection of the Christ Part One,”
Margo Price, Brandi Carlile, Charley Crockett Nominated for 2026 Americana Honors
The annual awards ceremonies will take place in Nashville during AmericanaFest this summer
Oil prices could spike next week without Iran deal: GasBuddy
GasBuddy's head of petroleum analysis Patrick De Haan on Wednesday said there could be a jump in gas prices next week if the U.S. and Iran do not reach a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. De Haan wrote on the social platform X that as stations sell through their fuel, oil
UN votes to affirm responsibility to mitigate climate change, while US votes against
The United Nations voted this week to affirm that countries have a responsibility to protect people from climate change, while the U.S. was one of a handful of member states to vote against the resolution. The measure, brought by Vanuatu, calls on countries to take steps to
White House: Reported resistance to return of doctor with Ebola 'absolutely false'
The White House on Thursday pushed back on reports that it resisted allowing an American physician who was exposed to the Ebola virus back into the U.S., calling them “absolutely false.” “President Trump has consistently taken great risks to ensure Americans exposed to deadly
The Red Alert in the Latest Obamacare Enrollment Numbers
When Republicans allowed the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act to expire last year, most people predicted that many Americans would drop their insurance coverage because they couldn’t afford premiums without those subsidies, and that the
Bad Bunny arrives in Barcelona as Spain's biggest tour of the year gets under way
The Puerto Rican artist kicks off his 'Debí tirar más fotos world tour' this Friday at the Estadi Olímpic, with tickets from €73 and over 600,000 spectators expected nationwide.
Penelope Cruz Lights up Los Javis’ Queer García Lorca Epic ‘The Black Ball,’ Earning 16-Minute Cannes Ovation
Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s “The Black Ball” (La Bola Negra) a queer epic spanning 85 years of Spanish history and inspired by an unfinished fragment by Federico García Lorca, premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday to a 16-minute standing
Q&A: The democracy lessons of Latin America's left
Polarization is often created by political elites aiming to gain popularity, but it can also be caused by social conflicts rooted in extreme inequalities, according to a new book about Latin America politics co-authored by two Cornell professors. The book also points out that
Cell-by-cell sodium mapping reveals astrocytes are far less uniform than believed
The element sodium plays a key role in nervous system function. An international research team headed by the Institute of Neurobiology at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) has now conducted a closer examination of the sodium concentration in astrocytes—special cells in
