Trump says U.S. negotiating with Iranian leadership, despite denials
Iran denied Trump’s claims that direct talks with more a moderate regime in Tehran were making “great progress.”
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Light switch for life: Controlling molecular droplets with UV
Biomolecular condensates are tiny, droplet-like structures made up of molecules that help organize key processes in living organisms. Because they are so small and constantly changing, it has been difficult for scientists to measure their physical properties or control how they
Money worries and job dissatisfaction drove Europe's populist boom, research suggests
While immigration is often blamed for the rise of populism, it was cost of living and male job dissatisfaction that played a major role in the European surge in support for populist politics a decade ago, according to a University of Cambridge social scientist.
Improved carp boosts profits by 25% in Bangladesh's polyculture ponds
A selectively bred carp strain is boosting productivity and profits across polyculture ponds in Bangladesh, improving overall pond performance in smallholder systems. A completed study shows that the third generation (G3) rohu, developed by WorldFish, grows 32.6% faster than
NASA wants to build a base on the Moon by the 2030s, How and why it plans to build up to a long‑term lunar presence
The next U.S. trip to the moon isn't about planting a flag. It's about learning how to live and work there. NASA has just reset its Artemis program, marking a clear strategic shift: Space exploration is moving away from a race to achieve milestones and toward a system built on
Gut bacteria may influence social behavior through smell
In a new study, Northwestern University neurobiologists discovered that gut bacteria and the nose work together to shape social behavior in mice, including who fights and who backs down. Using a combination of genetic and behavioral experiments, the scientists found gut
Iran's foreign minister calls on Saudis to 'eject U.S. forces'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Monday that the Saudi Arabian government should “eject” U.S. troops from its country, three days after the Iranian military attacked a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia. “Iran respects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and considers it a
Trump escalates threats on Iran's oil, infrastructure
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump may take Iran's oil, hit its infrastructure Over the weekend and Monday, President Trump made a series of statements indicating that he could take Iran's oil and target its infrastructure. © AP Photo/Alex
A flesh‑eating fly is advancing towards the US border—can it be stopped?
A flesh-eating parasitic fly has spread north through Mexico to within a few hundred miles of the U.S. southern border. The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) lays its eggs in open wounds and in the orifices of live, warm-blooded animals—including, occasionally,
Gay Meat – “Vodka Sprite”
Gay Meat’s debut album Blue Water arrives next month. So far we’ve heard “Love For Fun,” “More Good Angels,” and “The Powerball,” and today Karl Kuehn is back with the vulnerable ballad “Vodka Sprite.” “My mom wasn’t perfect. And neither am I,” Kuehn says of the song. “She
The Kids Are Not All Right in ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Trailer
Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, and the late Eric Dane return alongside newcomers Sharon Stone, Rosalía, and more
Flawless victory was never on the cards for eurojank, but I honestly can't tell if it won or lost
An ode to the wonky yet wonderful projects of yesteryear, and their modern successors.
With history standards prone to politicization, 'minimalism' approach would benefit U.S. teachers, scholar argues
The practice of states revising standards for how their schools teach history is developing a storied and often contentious history of its own. A University of Kansas scholar has published new research arguing that history standards are prone to overt politicization, and that
Strained liquid crystals steer soliton 'bullets' along two diagonal paths
In physics, some waves behave in a surprising way: instead of spreading out and fading, they hold their shape as they travel at constant speeds. These unusual waves, called solitons, have interested scientists since they were first observed in canals in the 19th century. Today,
Unexpected potential bacterial symbiosis found in fungus that causes angular leaf spot
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected microbial relationship that could help explain differences in the severity of a major disease affecting common beans. The discovery sheds light on how the pathogen evolves and may point to new strategies for breeding disease-resistant
Inzoi Studio head says early access was unavoidable, but he feels kind of bad about it: 'The users are testing it on our behalf, so I always feel sorry for them'
Yeah, that's pretty much how it works.
Turkey says NATO defenses down missile from Iran
Iran has denied shooting at its neighbor, but this is not the first time Iranian missiles have entered Turkish airspace
TLC singer says she 'made a mistake' with Trump donations: 'I am not MAGA'
TLC singer Chilli on Sunday said she “made a mistake” by donating to President Trump and distanced herself from the MAGA movement. “I WANT TO BE CLEAR: I am not MAGA and do not support any of the many policies that are causing great harm to the American people. I made a
Attack on Michigan synagogue was Hezbollah-inspired 'act of terrorism,' FBI says
By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - The FBI said on Monday that an attack on the largest Jewish temple in Michigan earlier this month was an "act of terrorism" inspired by Hezbollah.
Next-generation optical sensor can read photon spin across UV-to-infrared wavelengths
A research team led by Professor Jiwoong Yang of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST has developed next-generation optical sensor technology capable of precisely detecting not only the intensity and wavelength of light but also its rotational direction—the
How plants could betray themselves across the galaxy
Here's a thought experiment. Imagine looking at Earth from a distant star system, armed with a powerful telescope capable of capturing its reflected light. Could you tell the planet was alive? The answer, remarkably, might be yes and the clue would come from the color of the
Ordinary Lab Gloves May Have Skewed Microplastic Data
That doesn’t mean microplastics aren’t a problem, though The post Ordinary Lab Gloves May Have Skewed Microplastic Data appeared first on Nautilus .
Can Malaysia afford to keep subsidising fuel amid energy crunch caused by Iran war?
Continuing entrenched petrol subsidies may undermine Putrajaya’s long-term fiscal health but cutting them could provoke significant backlash against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government, say experts.
Africa: Registration Opens for the 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Mauritius
[Corporate Council on Africa] Washington, DC -- The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Mauritius, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit, taking place July 26-29, 2026
Raskin rips Patel over reported plan to release decade-old Swalwell files
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Saturday slammed FBI Director Kash Patel for reportedly pushing to release files related to Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) interactions with a suspected Chinese spy. “The FBI is attempting to smear a sitting U.S. Congressman, candidate for
‘Do the math’: Trump hits critical timeline marker as Iran war wages on
The U.S.-Israeli war in Iran hit one month Monday, marking a critical mile marker for the Trump administration amid pressure to wrap the operation. President Trump and his deputies initially suggested the conflict would last four to six weeks following the initial strikes on
Iran denies talks with US but confirms a 'negotiation request'
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Monday that while officials from his country have not negotiated with members of the Trump administration since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began, the U.S. has submitted a “negotiation request.” “We have had no
Democrats press Trump admin on prediction markets
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Democrats press Trump on prediction market insider trades More than 40 Democratic lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration to provide guidance
Céline Dion to Return to the Stage This Fall in Paris, Her First Headlining Shows in Six Years
“Over these last few years, every day that’s gone by, I’ve felt your prayers and support, your kindness and love," singer says
Understanding cell structures: Novel tool enables analysis of the plant actin cytoskeleton
A research team led by Potsdam-based bioinformatician Prof. Dr. Zoran Nikoloski has developed a computational approach and an accompanying tool that enables the detailed analysis and reconstruction of actin filamentous structures in plant cells. The tool, called the Graph of
Trump lifts pause on asylum for some migrants
The Trump administration said Monday it is renewing processing of asylum applications from some countries, a move that will have limited impact but nonetheless scales back current restrictions. The administration further paused asylum processing by U.S. Citizenship and
OpenAI’s Video Plagiarism App Sora Was Reportedly Losing $1 Million A Day
Ripping off anime was costing the company a ton
Why a potential anti-cancer agent stalled in trials: New enzyme insights may boost yield and purity
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have, for the first time, deciphered key steps in the biosynthetic mechanism of the potential anti-cancer agent fostriecin. The team led by Prof. Dr. Frank Hahn has succeeded in producing all enzymes involved in the process in the
Dozens of deep-sea species discovered as new crustaceans named
Lurking in the depths of the ocean are countless species that have never been seen by humans before. As part of a project to name 1,000 of these unknown animals by 2030, 24 new species of deep-sea crustaceans have been discovered.
Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says
Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban.
What to know about partial DHS shutdown as TSA officers start getting paid
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers started getting retroactive paychecks Monday for the weeks they have worked without pay during the partial 44-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). House Republicans on Friday rejected a bipartisan
Baseball Players Are Using A New Robo-Judge To Instantly Humiliate Umpires And Crowds Love It
Pitchers, batters, and catchers can now challenge strikes and balls in seconds and it's changing the game overnight
Spain closes airspace to US warplanes in Iran operation
Spain won’t allow American aircraft involved in the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran to fly in its airspace, a move likely to further drive a wedge between the two NATO allies. Madrid said March 1 it would not allow Washington to use its air bases for military operations in Iran,
Trump’s FTC Settles With Match Over Nightmare Dating App Case
OkCupid and its parent company, Match Group—which also owns massively popular dating apps like Hinge and Tinder—allegedly shared sensitive user data to a facial recognition software company. President Trump’s Federal Trade Commission is letting them off with a slap on the
New York Times accuses Pentagon of defying press access policy order
The Pentagon has spurned a federal court ruling that blocked its press policy meant to limit journalists’ access to the building, setting up new rules that are just as restrictive, an attorney for The New York Times asserted Monday. The Times claims the Department of Defense
FBI says Michigan synagogue attack was 'Hezbollah-inspired'
The FBI said on Monday that a vehicle-ramming attack at a Michigan synagogue earlier this month was an act of terrorism "inspired" by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. "Based on the evidence gathered to date, we assess this attack to be a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism
Portable unit can quickly detect deadly whale and dolphin diseases
Novel marine mammal health surveillance can now detect deadly diseases in whales and dolphins in oceans, beaches and remote locations, thanks to new research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. The portable unit delivers results in about an hour, leading to faster
Usha Vance: 'No expectation' to 'see eye to eye on everything' with husband
Usha Vance said there’s “no expectation” in her relationship with Vice President Vance that the two will see “eye to eye” on everything, but she added the second spouses try to maintain an open mind with each other. “I’m not his staffer. I’m not involved in this in any
Musk judge reassigns cases
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Delaware judge hands off Musk cases A Delaware judge has reassigned several cases related to Elon Musk after the tech mogul accused her of bias over a LinkedIn post and called for her recusal. © AP Photo/Susan Walsh Delaware
James Blake Asks Ye to Remove ‘Bully’ Production Credit, But Insists It’s ‘Not Personal’
The musician/producer said he felt like “the spirit” of his contributions to the “This One Here” were no longer present on the final cut
Brooklyn Museum’s Africa Collection to Get a Brand New Space
The new exhibition space will connect the art and historical legacy of Ancient Egypt and North Africa to that of the rest of the continent.
Project Hail Mary Writer Apologizes For Calling Star Trek Shows ‘Shit’
Andy Weir made an ass of himself on a podcast and is trying to backpedal
Where to Buy Tickets For Broadway’s Biggest Shows This Spring: ‘Chess,’ ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ and More
Many of the year’s most anticipated Broadway musicals and plays are officially opening this month. Hollywood continues to have a strong presence on the Broadway stage this year. Daniel Radcliffe stars in “Every Brilliant Thing,” an interactive solo play about a child who starts
Thieves steal works by Cézanne, Renoir, Matisse in less than 3 minutes
Four masked men are believed to have forced their way through an entry gate, grabbed the paintings and escaped by climbing a fence, Italy’s Carabinieri said.