Lawmakers in Indonesia press universities over handling of sexual harassment

Lawmakers urged that all relevant mechanisms, including sanctions, be enforced without impunity.

Windrose factions: Recommendations for improving your reputation with the Smugglers, Buccaneers, Brethren, and People of Tortuga

What're ya buyin'? What're ya sellin'?

After 15 years and 323 hours, I've finally beaten Fallout: New Vegas, and this game doesn't need mods as much as you think it does

Good enough on its own.

Daily probiotic could help prevent skin infections in dogs

Adelaide University researchers and industry partners have uncovered scientific evidence that daily probiotic and postbiotic supplementation can significantly boost gut and skin health in dogs, offering pet owners a promising alternative to antibiotics.

Japan opens door to global arms market with biggest export rule change in decades

Large mammal declines reshape nutrient flows in African savannas—with consequences for tadpoles

A new study led by researchers from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin reveals how the loss of large mammals can ripple through ecosystems in unexpected ways, even affecting amphibian larvae living in temporary ponds. By examining changes in nutrient dynamics over more than two

New Zealand PM Luxon survives vote of confidence

WELLINGTON, April 21 - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Tuesday he had the support of his party's lawmakers after he called a vote of confidence in his leadership amid a drop in approval ratings for him and his party.

Distress call captures tanker crew coming under Iranian fire

A distress call captured Saturday details a crewmember on an Indian ship pleading with Iranian forces as his vessel comes under fire in the Strait of Hormuz. “Sepah Navy,” the crewmember said, referring to a special unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy.

Q&A: Expert discusses AI, automation drive autonomous science origin in scientific research

Rob Moore is a recognized leader in the development of autonomous science and self-driving laboratories at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). A Tennessee native who spent five years as a U.S. Navy submarine officer, Moore joined ORNL in 2019

Well-placed poplar plantations can enhance forest connectivity for birds

A new study shows how fast-growing poplar plantations can improve functional connectivity for forest birds in fragmented agricultural landscapes, provided they are strategically located and species have moderate to high dispersal capacity. The findings suggest that managed

Trump makes last-minute pitch against Virginia redistricting ballot measure in telerally call

President Trump made a last-minute pitch to Virginians on Monday evening, urging voters to reject a redistricting ballot measure that could give Democrats as many as four pickup opportunities in the House this November. “This referendum is a blatant partisan power grab that

Death Lens – “Waiting To Know” (Feat. Militarie Gun’s Ian Shelton)

It’s a good day for California punks. First we got Ceremony’s first new song in four years, and now Death Lens joined forces with Militarie Gun’s Ian Shelton for a thoughtful banger called “Waiting To Know.” The track comes from the LA band’s upcoming album What’s Left Now?,

The hidden factor shaping dementia caregiving stress: Relationships

Caring for a spouse with dementia is arguably one of the most emotionally and physically demanding roles a person can take on, but new research from Rice University suggests the experience is not defined by the diagnosis alone. It is shaped by the relationship behind it. The

Mejia sworn in, filling Sherrill's seat and further narrowing GOP House majority

Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-N.J.) was officially sworn in to represent the Garden State’s 11th Congressional District on Monday, further narrowing the GOP majority in the lower chamber. Mejia, a top aide to Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-Vt.) 2020 presidential campaign, defeated

Palantir Has a Human Rights Policy. Its ICE Work Tells a Different Story

For years, EFF has pushed technology companies to make real human rights commitments—and to live up to them. In response to growing evidence that Palantir’s tools help power abusive immigration enforcement by ICE, we sent the company a detailed letter asking how the promises in

House GOP leaders prep for farm bill floor fight ahead

The whip notice sent Monday by Rep. Tom Emmer's floor director says the bill is budget-neutral and prioritizes “responsible spending on agriculture.”

Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to war-linked Yasukuni shrine for spring rite

The shrine has long been a source of diplomatic friction with neighbouring countries.

Kit Connor's Elden Ring casting makes perfect sense if you've seen his underrated war movie

Alex Garland may be completing an surprising trilogy with Elden Ring

Flowering in the city: The bumblebee connection

Why are flowers so different from one another? Much of the answer lies with pollinators: Their preferences and morphologies have helped generate an exceptional diversity of flowers in terms of shape, size, color and scent, forcing them to adapt so they can reproduce effectively.

Sean Baker Scores Massive Payday for ‘Anora’ Follow-Up at Warner Bros. Label Clockwork: Inside the Deal for “Ti Amo!” (EXCLUSIVE)

Oscar winner Sean Baker has found an unexpected way to inspire future generations of independent filmmakers — at the bank. The auteur has secured the first big payday of his career for his follow-up to best picture winner “Anora,” the sex-worker dramedy that made history in

Madonna Offers Reward For Return Of Her Missing Coachella Outfit

On Friday (April 17), Sabrina Carpenter's extravagant Coachella performance reached its apex with a surprise appearance from Madonna , with whom she sang a few hits. It happened only a few days after the pop veteran's announcement of her new album Confessions II , and she even

Nancy Mace introduces resolution to expel Cory Mills from the House

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution on Monday to expel Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.), who is facing a wide swath of allegations, from Congress. The House Ethics Committee is investigating whether Mills violated campaign finance laws, received special favors in his

‘Michael’ Director Antoine Fuqua Questions Some Michael Jackson Allegations: ‘Sometimes People Do Nasty Things for Some Money’

“Michael” director Antoine Fuqua opened up for the first time about the movie’s dramatic reshoots in a new interview with The New Yorker. As Variety reported ahead of the biopic’s theatrical release, “Michael” was forced to spend up to $15 million on additional photography in

Millimeter-scale resolution in fiber-optic sensing: Single-ended technique advances infrastructure monitoring

Distributed fiber-optic sensors are widely used to monitor temperature and strain in infrastructure, but their spatial resolution has long been limited. In a new study, researchers from Shibaura Institute of Technology and Yokohama National University, Japan, have demonstrated

Each protein in the epigenome produces a different pattern of gene expression, study finds

A new study finds the proteins responsible for controlling which genes are expressed in a genome do more than simply turn a gene on or off. Essentially, each type of protein that interacts with a gene produces different behaviors—a finding with ramifications for everything from

The physics of brain development: How cells pull together to form the neural tube

In about one out of every 1,000 pregnancies, the neural tube, a key nervous system structure, fails to close properly. Georgia Tech physicists are now helping explain why this happens, having uncovered the physics that drive neural tube closure in a pregnancy's earliest stages.

Dozens of veterans arrested at Capitol during protest against Iran war

Dozens of veterans and military family members protesting the Iran war were arrested by U.S. Capitol Police on Monday after they occupied the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C. At least 62 people were arrested during the demonstration, which was organized by

Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids

Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials.

Simple synthetic strategy converts blue-emissive molecules into multicolor luminescent materials

Chemistry involves the fundamental interplay between the structures and properties of molecules. Notably, subtle changes in molecular structure and crystal packing can be amplified into macroscopic phenomena such as optical responses. Zn(II) is an earth-abundant and

AI model 'reads' protein pairs, unlocking new insights into disease and drug discovery

Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that can more accurately predict how proteins interact with one another—an advancement that could accelerate drug discovery and deepen insights into diseases such as cancer.

Archaeological mission in Oxyrhynchus has found Homer's 'Iliad' inside a Roman-era mummy

The Oxyrhynchus Archaeological Mission, run by the Institute of Ancient Near East Studies (IPOA) at the University of Barcelona and led by Maite Mascort and Esther Pons, has identified a papyrus containing a fragment of Homer's "Iliad" inside a Roman-era tomb dating to

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet

While UK unemployment is at a five-year-high, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.

Iran 'prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield' if ceasefire ends: Parliament speaker

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf on Monday accused President Trump of violating the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran and said his country’s armed forces are “prepared to reveal new cards” if fighting resumes. “Trump, by imposing a siege and violating the

Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

Mejia sworn in to the House

Drake Spooks Torontonians With Explosion, Hides Iceman Release Date In Giant Block Of Ice

Drake has been teasing his ninth studio album called Iceman for almost a year. In July, the Canadian rapper released the single " What Did I Miss ?" and cosplayed as an Iceman Toronto worker. Since then, he's unveiled the Central Cee collab " Which One " and " Dog House " with

US Air Force says key Iran warplane, the A-10 Warthog, will live on to 2030

By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force secretary extended the life of the A-10 "Warthog" attack plane until 2030, sparing the aging but beloved close air support aircraft that has played an important role in Iran from an earlier retirement deadline of

What makes Mars' magnetotail flap? Two spacecraft point to magnetic reconnection

The sun continuously blasts charged, magnetic field-carrying particles, or plasma, in all directions. This solar wind interacts with the magnetic fields and atmospheres of several of our solar system's planets and other bodies, sculpting long magnetic tails of charged

E-commerce warehouse data offers insight into worker behavior

In an e-commerce warehouse, worker performance is influenced by the performance of those around them, despite a system that discourages interaction, according to research from Caitlin Ray, ILR assistant professor in the Human Resource Studies Department.

Ron Frierson Named President and CEO of Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has installed new leadership with veteran business and policy executive Ron Frierson signing on as president and CEO. The chamber has also tapped Dan Halden to serve as chief operating officer and legislative director for the organization that

Iran's waiting game

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Iran's waiting game A high-stakes meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials to extend a ceasefire and avoid returning to open conflict

Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook

John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

Russian interior minister arrives in North Korea for talks

April 21 - Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev arrived in North Korea for talks on cooperation between the two allies, the ministry's spokeswoman Irina Volk said early on Tuesday.

AI and robots can’t fill bellies – so, capitalism’s end?

Upon close examination, the global economic psyche reveals humanity as recently caught between two opposing poles. On the one hand, unprecedented technological advancement promises to colonize the Moon and Mars, eradicate diseases at their roots, and deliver an unimaginable

‘Everyone Is Lying to You for Money’ Review: Ben McKenzie’s Knife-Sharp Documentary Takedown of Cryptocurrency

In "Everyone Is Lying to You for Money," McKenzie cuts through reams of misinformation and conducts unshowy but confrontational interviews with finance players who are famous and powerful. (He also talks to a lot of people who are not.) He chases the story of cryptocurrency and