Xi pressures Takaichi by throttling key China mineral exports to Japan
The throttling of goods began after Takaichi angered Beijing last November with comments about Taiwan.
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Four-decade mystery solved as PKCβ structure reveals new drug target
After nearly four decades of research, Mayo Clinic scientists have revealed the molecular structure of protein kinase C beta (PKCβ), a key protein linked to cancer and neurological diseases. The findings, published in Nature Communications, provide the first detailed view of
'VAR went for a coffee' - should Ghana have had penalty against England?
England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?
Former IRS, DOJ officials call on judge to scrutinize Trump audit immunity deal
A group of four former officials at the IRS and Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an amicus brief on Monday urging the court to rule President Trump’s audit immunity deal was unlawful. The former officials — John Koskinen, former IRS commissioner; Kathryn Keneally, former
Physical pressure helps pathogenic P. aeruginosa survive antibiotic treatment
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause acute and chronic infections. Responsible for many hospital-acquired infections, it is also a major concern for people with cystic fibrosis, whose lungs are clogged with thick mucus that promotes its growth.
Researchers aim for hardier herds of worms for productive, resilient farming practice
The black soldier fly converts organic waste into biomass. The cricket brings crunchy protein to the dinner plate. The mealworm can break down plastic.
A new R-rated Batman movie trilogy begins this year
You shouldn't have to wait long between films in the Batman: Knightfall Trilogy
People care more about being right than avoiding mistakes, study finds
Conventional wisdom says the best predictions are the ones that minimize mistakes, but new research suggests that is not necessarily how people see it. A study published in Management Science has found that when people make or evaluate predictions, they care more about the
House sends sweeping bipartisan housing package to Trump's desk
The House on Tuesday passed a sweeping housing package with overwhelming bipartisan support, sending the legislation to the president’s desk and delivering a major victory for congressional leaders in both parties. The lower chamber passed the bill by a vote of 358-32, with all
Trump touts economy, oil prices
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump seizes drop in oil prices on campaign trail The president visited the Mack Truck facility in Macungie, a part of Pennsylvania’s 7th
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist
It is suing the US defence department after it was added to a list of firms with ties to the Chinese military.
Wilson wins South Carolina GOP gubernatorial runoff after last-minute Trump endorsement
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson (R) is projected to win the primary runoff for the GOP's gubernatorial nomination, according to Decision Desk HQ, putting him on a clear path to victory in November. Wilson on Tuesday defeated South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette
Is political polarization dangerous? Study provides clearer answers
In recent years, political polarization has received considerable attention, not least as an explanation for developments in the United States.
Chloroplast study reveals molecular lock that helps power life on Earth
A new study reveals the dynamics of photosynthesis at the cellular level. Led by co-authors Professor Barry Bruce and Associate Professor Rajan Lamichhane, both of the Department of Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology (BCMB) at the University of Tennessee,
Stanford was their golden ticket - could AI help or hinder that?
The BBC spoke with Stanford University graduates about what they really think about artificial intelligence.
Big companies told Hideo Kojima he's 'crazy' for making OD: 'It's something that no one has ever seen before'
But Xbox saved the day.
Why warmer seas may not wipe out female fish in some species
In many fish species, water temperature determines the sex of the fry. This biological mechanism threatens to wipe out entire populations because of a shortage of females in the face of global warming. However, an international study conducted in Spain, France and Brazil has
Brain growth may explain why birds lay outsized eggs compared with dinosaurs
A new study has uncovered a fundamental link between brain size and offspring size, helping to solve a long-standing evolutionary puzzle: Why do birds lay such disproportionately large eggs?
Ten years on, Brexit's economic impact is becoming clearer
A decade ago, many economists argued the UK would sustain longer-term economic damage by leaving the EU. So what did happen?
Appeals court pauses deadline for Interior to restore NPS displays
A federal appeals court on Tuesday temporarily halted next week’s deadline for the Trump administration to restore dozens of displays removed from national parks over the past year in a crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion and climate change material. The three-judge
The economic challenges facing the next prime minister
Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same.
Weakening UK net zero policy would damage economy, chief climate adviser says
Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businesses Weakening the UK’s net zero policy would disrupt business and damage the economy, the UK’s chief climate adviser has warned. Nigel Topping, chair of the Climate Change
Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein ads in UK banned over ‘recycled’ clothing claims
UK regulator has increased its scrutiny of fashion retailers over potentially misleading environmental statements Ads for Calvin Klein, Adidas and Uniqlo promoting “recycled” clothing and shoes have been banned by the UK watchdog after the advertisers were unable to prove their
Huge crater in Australia may be the oldest impact structure on Earth
A study claims that the North Pole Dome crater in Western Australia was caused by an asteroid strike 3 billion years ago, but other researchers dispute the proposed age
Animals are often moved to make way for infrastructure, but we don't know what happens to them next
When major infrastructure projects are built in rural areas, wildlife is often displaced and moved out of the way. This is called mitigation translocation, and it is a globally recognized method for moving animals. However, not everyone applies it the same way, or at all.
Does Nurture Trump Nature in Disease Risk Prediction?
Social determinants of health can match or exceed genetic risk of common diseases The post Does Nurture Trump Nature in Disease Risk Prediction? appeared first on Nautilus .
Self-driving chemistry lab discovers catalysts that can switch products on demand
Researchers have developed a self-driving chemistry lab that can autonomously search through hundreds of catalyst recipes and reaction conditions to identify faster, more selective and more programmable ways to make important industrial chemicals. The work could accelerate
How ‘American Dollhouse’ Breaks Down Modern Anxieties and Evokes Classic Slashers With the Help of a Bloodthirsty Nosy Neighbor
In a year filled with many styles of independent horror, “American Dollhouse” writer and director John Valley brings back a rollicking element: An outrageous villain. In the film, which premiered at this year’s South by Southwest and had lively screenings at New Orleans’
Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen
The 15-year-old plaintiff's case against three other tech giants begins next month.
AI proxy war in NY race
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Proxy war between AI industry, in NY House race New York City voters are set to deliver their verdict Tuesday in one of the most prominent election battles between artificial intelligence companies and the nonprofits pushing for
Heat wave sparks health warnings across Europe
Workers sweated in choking heat and pupils stayed home Tuesday as an early-summer heat wave smothered much of Europe, with France suffering its hottest day on record.
Drug peptides defy shape rules, activating receptors without full spiral form
When many of us think about how drugs work in the body, we may first think about how a drug gets into the body, such as a pill versus an injection. In the Gellman Group at the UW–Madison Department of Chemistry, researchers are instead thinking about how a drug behaves after it
US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war, rebuking Trump
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, June 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate backed legislation on Tuesday directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military action against Iran, the latest rebuke of the Republican president from an increasingly restive Congress. The Senate voted
White House drastically shortens deadline for dropping quantum-vulnerable crypto
Order warns of national security risks if post-quantum cryptography isn't adopted in time.
The Studio Behind One Of 2026’s Most Delightful Metroidvanias Is Closing
The team that made MIO: Memories in Orbit deserves better
Pterosaur wing tests suggest modern reconstructions miss major shape diversity
Pterosaurs, the first vertebrates to fly, would have had more diverse wing shapes than current scientific reconstructions suggest, according to new University of Bristol-led research. The study is published in the journal Paleobiology.
Google Home will soon get better at recognizing you
A new update for Google Home could make it less likely your smart home cameras mistake you for someone else, just because you're facing away from the camera. Starting June 23rd, Google's expanding its facial recognition feature so that people you've tagged in your Familiar
Pace Gallery’s Hall of Mirrors
Despite a tightly controlled narrative, for some workers and artists, the mega-gallery’s downsizing has left more questions than answers.
‘Who’s the Boss?’ Star Danny Pintauro Says Being an Amazon Delivery Driver Is ‘One of Five Jobs’ He Now Has Because ‘I Don’t Make Money From Residuals’
Danny Pintauro, who played Jonathan Bower on all eight seasons of the ABC sitcom “Who’s the Boss?” when he was a child actor, made headlines in April after he posted a photo of himself on Instagram that revealed he was working part time as an Amazon delivery driver. Fans were
North Korea’s Kim unveils plans for 10,000-tonne warships, nuclear navy
Kim attended a commissioning ceremony of a destroyer on June 23, according to state media KCNA.
North Korea should build two warships a year in next five years, Kim says
SEOUL, June 24 - North Korea should build two warships as large as its 5,000-metric-ton Choe Hyon vessel every year in the next five years, leader Kim Jong Un said at a commissioning ceremony of a destroyer on Tuesday, according to state media KCNA.
White House bats down speculation that Trump got access to Eli Lilly obesity drug for ‘compassionate use’
White House officials on Tuesday shot down a report speculating that President Trump gained access to the retatrutide weight-loss drug under the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) “compassionate use program.” The retatrutide drug is manufactured by Eli Lilly and is not FDA
New study highlights benefits of crop diversification in arable farming
Which farming strategies can help agricultural operations better manage yield risks caused by climate change and fluctuating prices in the agricultural product market? A new study by ZALF published in the journal Agricultural Systems uses model calculations to show that farms
Graphene plasmon cavities enable advanced and scalable terahertz photodetectors
How could we noninvasively distinguish between healthy and cancerous tissue? And how could we increase the speed of wireless communications? These two seemingly unrelated questions may share the same answer: terahertz (THz) light. Spanning frequencies between 0.3 and 20 THz,
Last American hantavirus cruise ship passenger released from quarantine
As of Sunday, all U.S. citizens on a cruise ship that was the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak are out of quarantine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The 18 Americans onboard the M/V Hondius cruise ship have since completed their 42-day
Court halts MAHA's SNAP junk food fight
Presented by HealthyWomen {beacon} Healthcare PRESENTED BY The Big Story Court halts MAHA's SNAP junk food fight A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to approve state efforts to ban purchases of soda, candy and other junk foods with federal food
M&M's without artificial dyes are coming soon. These other brands are following suit
Several companies have announced plans or taken steps to remove artificial dyes from their products.
Bill Gates denied association with Epstein's crimes in closed-door Hill interview
The House Oversight Committee released a transcript of the tech mogul and philanthropist's remarks.
