Resolving a long-standing problem in semiconductor physics and optoelectronics, a team of researchers from Skoltech—a VEB.RF group institution—and their colleagues from ITMO University and HSE University have for the first time demonstrated direct electrical pumping of a
Towering explosions, flowing bright red lava and heroic scientists battling to save communities at risk have become the defining image of volcanoes in popular culture, from disaster films to epic blockbusters. New University of Bristol–led research has found these cinematic
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and conservative commentator Brian Glenn got married on Tuesday in Las Vegas at the legendary Bellagio Hotel. “Last night, surrounded by our families, @brianglenntv and I said ‘I do,’” Greene wrote in a post on X, commemorating the
Anthropic, which was founded only five years ago, has raised a total of over $100 billion in that time, and was valued at $965 billion in May 2026
The head of Cinema United is reiterating the lobbying organization’s opposition to Paramount Skydance’s proposed merger with Warner Bros., as well as the group’s support of litigation filed by state Attorneys General that has put the deal on hold. In a letter to theater owners
Since their discovery by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope in 2022, little red dots (LRDs) have been the subject of great interest to astronomers. Understanding the nature of these extremely distant, compact red sources has been a puzzling scientific endeavor.
Jason Cloth, a financier with executive producer credits on “Joker,” “Babylon,” and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” has been indicted in Chicago on allegations that he ran a $100 million Ponzi scheme. Cloth, 60, faces seven counts of wire fraud for allegedly lying to investors about
Plants need nitrogen fertilizers, which are usually ammonia-based. Ammonia is therefore one of the most important chemical products. However, its production is currently extremely energy-intensive. An international team from TU Wien and Soochow University in China has developed
For decades, court-ordered community service has been used as an alternative to incarceration. The intention is to reduce costs, provide restitution to the community and support individual rehabilitation. But does it actually work? A new report from the University of Georgia
Lynette Howell Taylor has been reelected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, beginning a second consecutive term as the organization moves toward its 100th anniversary. Also elected to the 2026-2027 officer positions by the Board are: Lesley Barber
The 47-year-old, who hails from Liverpool, England, is the 37th person to hold the office.
The onstage seduction routine has been a part of Usher's live show for a very long time. He basically does a variation on Janet Jackson's old "miscellaneous uncs shoot poison" routine. Usher tells the crowd that he needs one sexy lady to share the stage with him, and then that
Cooper Hoffman plays the star's muse in 'I Want Your Sex,' the new erotic comedy from filmmaker Gregg Araki.
Former President Obama on Wednesday endorsed Josh Turek, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Iowa. In a roughly two-minute video Turek’s campaign shared on YouTube, the state representative takes on Obama in a game of IOWA — a variation of the basketball shoot-around game
A guide on where to find the three skulls and one terminal location hidden in the "Keyes" mission of Halo: Campaign Evolved.
Two Democrats on the Senate Special Committee on Aging sent a letter to tech giant Meta asking what safeguards the company has in place to protect “at-risk users,” while AI scams are on the rise across the United States. In the letter, Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Mark
Naoki Yoshida teases free expansion skips for the MMORPG ahead of the FF14 Evercold Expansion
WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explored all paths to curb Iran's nuclear project in their meeting, including diplomacy, economic pressure and force, a senior Israeli official said on Wednesday. Netanyahu
The Recompilation Project lets you look at the old games in a new way
A terrarium iPhone case that houses actual growing plants and moss .
The Mad King complicates popular fan theories about The Prince Who Was Promised, Daenerys, and Jon Snow. The production also settles many debates.
The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.
Most electronic memory storage devices require the ability to trap large numbers of electrons for each bit of memory. In an ideal world, however, it would take only one electron. This would reduce space requirements and power consumption for devices. Now, a team in China has
Apple's new Upgrade program is here, allowing you to lease select models of iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches with a relatively low monthly payment. The company promises you won't pay more than the full price of the device over the course of the one- to three-year lease, and in
As materials become thinner—now reaching the thickness of single atoms—it has become increasingly difficult to create sufficiently large sheets and transfer them without cracking them into tiny flakes. Recent work by a broad Amsterdam-based team of scientists, published in the
Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and Florida State University's Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response Center have identified how hurricane flooding can affect health long after a storm. In research published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, the
Joe Miñoso is leaving “Chicago Fire” after 15 seasons, a source confirms to Variety. The actor has played firefighter Joe Cruz on the NBC drama series since Season 1. He will appear in a handful of episodes in the show’s upcoming 15th season to wrap up his character arc. Miñoso
Netflix has announced an exciting new rotation of movies and series for this August, including a variety of horror and crime projects to prepare viewers for the upcoming fall season. The “Chucky” franchise will kick off the slew of horror movies arriving this month, including
Come on, Halo Studios.
The Lego Game Boy is a masterpiece and so much fun to build
As parliamentary activity pauses for the summer recess, we look back at some of the debates of the season. This special edition revisits some of the most pressing questions facing the EU: how should Europe defend itself in an unstable world, and how should it respond to
Multiple Democratic lawmakers have claimed that 8 million Americans have lost healthcare coverage as a result of the Trump-backed budget reconciliation bill that passed a year ago, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. But experts told us the enrollment declines seen to date
In March, Afroman won the defamation case over his viral music videos mocking the Ohio cops who raided his home under suspicion of drugs and kidnapping and found nothing. Now, he's suing them. The post Afroman Sues Deputy After Winning “Lemon Pound Cake” Case appeared first on
Giffords, a gun violence prevention advocacy group founded by former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.), called for Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) to resign Wednesday over allegations that he had physically abused his ex-wife. Miller, who is running for reelection, has come under intense
Researchers documented behavioral similarities between 11 rehabilitated elephants and their wild counterparts.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh gave remarks Wednesday afternoon after the nation's central bank decided to hold interest rates steady for the fifth time amid uncertainty around energy prices as a result of the Iran war. The Federal Open Market Committee maintained its
Low-income households will benefit from blackberries being collected, a community group says.
Scientists at the Universities of Liverpool and Oxford have developed a promising new way to kill antibiotic-resistant strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium that causes gonorrhea, using a targeted therapy that is activated at the bacterial surface while minimizing
For communities across the Western Cape, cut-off low weather systems are a familiar threat. They can dump torrents of rain in a matter of hours, flooding roads, damaging homes and infrastructure, and, in the worst cases, causing loss of life. What scientists have long wanted to
Disney+ enters August with an exciting slate of new releases, old favorites and live sports tournaments. August starts off with classic franchises like “Jurassic Park” and “Men in Black” hitting Disney+ and Hulu, and the Jonas Brothers return with the premiere of “Camp Rock 3”
Bono and Glen Hansard are two of Ireland's greatest rock frontmen, and their paths crossed many times. Today, in light of Hansard's shocking death in a motorcycle accident early this morning, the U2 singer has shared an effusive heartfelt tribute to the Frames/Swell Season
In an interview with our friend Joanna Stern on her YouTube channel, OpenAI president Greg Brockman said the company is working on a "family of devices" for interacting with its AI models. However, Brockman didn't confirm reports that one of those devices is a smart speaker
Precious Okoyomon’s new work transforms the concrete corner of the museum courtyard into a place of joy, exploration, and, dare I say, tranquility.
Despite increasing support for a rate increase, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-3 to leave the federal funds rate in a range between 3.5% and 3.75%.
There's still plenty of time to get in a vacation before the kids go back to school. Not having the right ID could cost you, though.
Security fears saw CAF Bank, which serves 14,000 UK charities, suspend its online banking portal.
The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.
When the Trump administration announced yesterday that it was banning "advanced robotic devices" from entering the United States, the headlines were all about humanoids. But spying doesn't require legs - and neither does the FCC's robot ban. The robot ban will sweep up robot