Unpredictable rains pose a serious threat to groundnut farmers, with pre-harvest sprouting causing significant losses. Spanish groundnut varieties, representing nearly 60% of global production, are particularly vulnerable. Premature germination triggered by early rains can
The sense of smell is vital for animals, as it helps them find food, protect themselves from predators and interact socially. An international research team led by Dr. Quentin Martinez and Dr. Eli Amson from the State Museum of Natural History, Stuttgart, has now discovered
One of the most important steps in the evolution of modern mammals was the development of highly sensitive hearing. The middle ear of mammals, with an eardrum and several small bones, allows us to hear a broad range of frequencies and volumes, which was a big help to early,
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"I wanted to have some ownership over my story," Smart said of Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart , arriving on Netflix in January
Scientists at Rothamsted Research have discovered that three widely used pre-emergent herbicides—flufenacet, EPTC, and tri-allate—affect blackgrass (Alopecurus myosuroides) in strikingly different ways.
HBO will debut the original comedy series “Rooster” in March 2026. Starring Steve Carell, who executive produces alongside series creators Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses, the 10-episode season will premiere on HBO and will also be available to stream on HBO Max. Set on a college
“It is not a ‘Wicked’ sequel, but it is a story which, if it goes ahead, occurs within the world of Oz," the composer said.
Mariah Carey has lodged a record-tying 19th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 as “All I Want for Christmas Is You” rides the holiday wave back to the top of the charts. The recurrent tune surges four spots to the Hot 100 summit, tying the record for most weeks at the top […]
Countless bacterial species share cramped environments where competition for space and resources is fierce. Some rely on a molecular speargun to outcompete their opponents. One of them is Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is widespread in nature but also notorious as a
"Steely Dan conjured a sealed-in-amber studio perfection—a sound that could alienate listeners as easily as seduce them."
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Slothrust typically make lightly grungy and melodic alt-rock, as evidenced by the pair of original singles they’ve shared so far this year. But Slothrust also have a knack for some good, unexpected covers of older songs: They released a whole EP of them way back in 2017, and
A 31-year-old social worker was stabbed to death inside Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital late last week, a tragic incident that some officials have criticized as “predictable and preventable.”
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - A set of tough U.S. sanctions imposed on Syria under its former leader Bashar al-Assad could be lifted within weeks, after their repeal was included in a sweeping defense policy bill unveiled during the weekend and due for
History is strange, and the history of the Billboard charts is even stranger. Today, a song released 31 years ago returns to #1 on the Hot 100, tying the all-time record for most weeks atop the chart. The post “All I Want For Christmas Is You” Ties Record For Longest-Running
A genus of fungi previously considered a parasite of fungi associated with ants may actually have much more complex ecological functions. According to a study published in the journal Communications Biology, one piece of evidence is that they appeared 18 million years before
I’m working on the 2025 gift guide right now, but I wanted to separately shout-out my favorite gift recommendation of the year: Kelli Anderson’s incredible popup book about typography & the alphabet, Alphabet in Motion ( Amazon ). 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Young writer-director Diego Céspedes, who world premiered his feature debut at Cannes, tells THR how the story is inspired by his own experiences and why our world today needs a film about community.
Financial influencer JC Rodriguez explained how the secret behind 'quiet' millionaires' massive net worths isn’t a lottery-ticket, stock or crypto bet, but one simple strategy: consistency.
Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters projected confidence and asserted that a Netflix takeover of Warner Bros. and HBO Max would “create and protect jobs in the entertainment industry.” The pair spoke Monday at the UBS Global Media and Communications conference — hours
Between Forsaken Hollow's complex map and tough bosses like Mohg, Curseblades & Divine Beast Warrior, Elden Ring fans will be pushed to their limits
So far this year through November, overall Chinese exports rose 5.4% compared to the same period in 2024. Imports, meanwhile, fell 0.6%.
WBD CEO David Zaslave is said to have seen the Ellisons' intentions coming.
T-Mobile is kicking off the holiday shopping season with some of its most aggressive phone promotions to date, rolling out a slate of Apple and Samsung offers designed to bring families — and people looking to switch carriers — into the fold. At the center of their holiday
The Cure frontman is taking over curation duties for the first time after co-founder Roger Daltrey decided to step back
The Teamsters, one of the nation’s largest and most diverse unions with 1.3 million members, unveiled a Substack newsletter Monday, becoming the first major union to use the online forum to reach people outside traditional media. The move was spearheaded by Sean O’Brien, the
Bruna Ferreira, the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, is pushing back on the “disgusting” narrative from the Trump administration that she’s an absent mother and a criminal. Ferreira — who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Troves of invertebrates inhabit the sediments of the Clarion-Clipperton Zone The post Potential Deep-Sea Mining Site Harbors Scores of New Species appeared first on Nautilus .
Researchers from the Physical Chemistry and Theory departments at the Fritz Haber Institute have found a new way to image layers of boron nitride that are only a single atom thick. This material is usually nearly invisible in optical microscopes because it has no optical
Separate Senate Republican contingents are floating competing proposals on health care, as the party struggles to unify behind a plan to stop looming premium hikes. GOP leaders are faced with a political dilemma: Either they extend the subsidies and endorse ObamaCare, which
MEXICO CITY, Dec 8 - Mexican lawmakers are slated to begin debate this week on a bill to raise tariffs on goods from China and other Asian countries, three ruling party lawmakers told Reuters, amid fierce opposition from China and Mexican business groups.
What happens when someone hacks your brain? That’s exactly the challenge Simu Liu’s Alexander Hale is facing in Peacock’s new espionage thriller, “The Copenhagen Test.” The trailer for the series, produced by UCP, dropped on Monday, with all episodes debuting on December 27.
Alina Habba, the former personal attorney to President Trump, is stepping down from her contested position atop the federal prosecuting office in New Jersey after federal courts ruled she was unlawfully appointed. She said in a post on X that she’ll continue to serve the
The 33-year-old, who was just nominated for the best original song Golden Globe Award for the second year in a row, also reflects on James Cameron's "pretty amazing perspective," inspiring the new wave of pop stars and her hot-off-the-presses engagement.
Metallenes are atomically thin metals whose unique properties make them extremely promising for nanoscale applications. However, their extreme thinness makes them also flimsy.
Skateboarding games typically stick to one narrow message: Skating is cool. Skate Story fully acknowledges that — and then builds on it.
The news of Pilar Tompkins Rivas's departure is the latest shakeup at the $1 billion LA institution.
It’s not looking so good for former Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter—-or any Democratic appointees at federal agencies. While hearing arguments Monday in a case challenging Slaughter’s removal earlier this year, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority seemed
A period underwear company claims its taglines were copied, but Sweaty Betty disputes this.
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On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Paramount Skydance goes hostile for Warner Bros. Discovery. Will David Ellison bust up WBD’s engagement to Netflix? And Variety’s Brent Lang breaks down the weekend box office as “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” adds another win for
Warner Bros. Discovery, responding to Paramount Skydance’s unsolicited takeover offer to acquire all of WBD’s outstanding stock for $30/share, said it will review the proposal and issue its decision within 10 business days. For now, the WBD board “is not modifying its
AI is flowing into the music industry at an unprecedented pace, and the rich people in charge are cheering it on. Last month the three major labels, Universal, Sony, and Warner, struck a deal with the AI-generated music platform Klay allowing the company's models to be legally
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled several items sold on Amazon due to safety hazards ranging from fire risks to injury concerns.
This year, the UN system slashed thousands of jobs, notably at its migration and refugee agencies, and Secretary General António Guterres' office has launched a review of UN operations.
The widow of slain Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi Monday filed a legal complaint in France accusing Saudi Arabia of using Israeli spyware to steal data from her phones before he was killed, her lawyers said. Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, whose husband was murdered at the kingdom's
After making its own Fortnite island, the Wawa competitor is going full Xbox-vs-Playstation console wars.