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Oceanographers present conceptual framework to determine what happens to carbon as it sinks through the ocean
Florida State University oceanographers have discovered a significant connection between small-scale microbial processes and ecosystem-wide dynamics, offering new insights into the mechanisms driving marine carbon storage.
How much is the national debt and should you care?
BBC Verify's Ben Chu has been in Leeds asking people if they know how big the national debt is.
Shawn Levy on the Origins of ‘Stranger Things,’ Working With Matt and Ross Duffer and Why ‘Sticking the Landing’ Is Their ‘North Star Principle’
Shawn Levy’s go-to shorthand for Matt and Ross Duffer, the creators of “Stranger Things” — which Levy brought to Netflix through his company, 21 Laps, in March 2015 — is simply “the brothers.” He calls them that frequently and affectionately, as he speaks with Variety over Zoom
Open Reel Ensemble Composes Ethereal ‘Magnetic Folklore’ Using Reel-to-Reel Recorders
The Japanese trio uses tape recorders from the 1970s and 1980s to create experimental sounds. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Open Reel Ensemble
European agricultural greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by 40% without compromising food security, says study
European farmers can reduce agricultural climate emissions by 40% while also reducing pressure on biodiversity and maintaining current levels of food production, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Communications.
Poetic Textural Landscapes by Lee Hyun-Joung
I’ve posted about Korean artist Lee Hyun-Joung ’s swirling and swooping work before , but I recently saw one of her pieces in person and decided to feature some of her most recent stuff. It’s always a good time to look at art. Tags: art · Lee Hyun-Joung 💬 Join the discussion
Shoppers to cut Black Friday spending for the first time in four years on affordability concerns: survey
Of those surveyed shoppers who plan to spend less, 69% cited higher costs of living, while 43% blamed financial constraints, according to the survey.
Scientists map 3D structure of ZAK protein involved in cellular stress response
In an effort to reveal the inner workings of a protein that serves as a cell's damage detection system, scientists at Johns Hopkins and the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (LMU) have published what is believed to be the first 3D details of the ZAK protein's structure.
Boeing's troubled capsule won't carry astronauts on next space station flight
Boeing and NASA have agreed to keep astronauts off the company's next Starliner flight and instead perform a trial run with cargo to prove its safety.
Adam Shankman’s RuPaul-Led Action Comedy Gets Title, Premiere Date (Exclusive)
The ‘Hairspray’ director’s camp runaway train thriller for Bleecker Street and World of Wonder is called ‘STOP! THAT! TRAIN!’
Tokyo’s centuries-old Tori-no-ichi festival attracts visitors to Ootori Shrine
Tokyo’s annual Tori-no-ichi festival attracted large crowds at Ootori Shrine on Monday, with visitors buying traditional kumade rakes believed to bring prosperity.
Gyms, pubs and parkour - businesses share hopes
Small business owners share their hopes ahead of the upcoming Budget.
Innovative tool offers palm owners, growers new line of defense against trunk rot, protecting iconic trees
Ever wonder why some palm varieties flourish while others suddenly bend at the trunk or topple over completely?
Even Charlie Cox thinks his Game Awards nomination for Expedition 33 is misplaced
While he's "thrilled" to be nominated, Cox deflected praise onto one of his Expedition 33 co-stars — something The Game Awards should do itself.
Iran's foreign minister to hold talks in Paris on Nov. 26, French foreign ministry says
PARIS - France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will hold talks with his Iranian counterpart in Paris on November 26 to discuss bilateral and regional issues as well as Iran's contested nuclear programme, France's foreign ministry said on Monday.
'Incels' under scrutiny: Study exposes community of men who demand sex and hate women
In 2018, 25-year-old Canadian Alex Minassian carried out a deadly rampage that left 10 people dead and injured 16 others. Shortly before carrying out the attack, he posted a message on social media that drew widespread attention: "The Incel rebellion has begun."
Climate change links Tibetan lakes to Yangtze River, fueling flood risks
Climate change is accelerating the reorganization of river-lake systems on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, reshaping hydrological and ecological processes in the "Asian Water Tower."
Three key pathways identified for scaling up actionable climate knowledge
There's no one-size-fits-all solution to adapting and building resilience to climate change, but a new study led by the University of Michigan offers three generalized pathways to help climate knowledge achieve its maximum impact.
What it's like to work from home in Skyrim VR
YouTuber habie147 spent the day organizing spreadsheets, fielding calls, and fighting dragons in Skyrim VR
Bats help control crop pests when natural habitats are near farmland
Bats such as the common noctule consume pest insects over intensively managed arable land and thereby support sustainable agriculture. A new study led by scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) and the University of Potsdam shows that
8 Reasons Aliens Exist and Have Visited Earth, According to ‘The Age of Disclosure’ Documentary
Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), formerly known as UFOs, have been visiting earth for decades and the U.S. government knows about it. At least that’s the case made in the recently released documentary “The Age of Disclosure.” In the 110-minute independently-made doc,
Study finds protected areas deepen personal connections to nature and community
Protected areas are often seen as refuges for plants and animals—yet they are also places where people live, work and relax. A new study led by the University of Göttingen in Germany, in collaboration with the Universities of Kassel in Germany, Jyväskylä in Finland, and
Campbell Soup exec belittled ‘poor’ customers, spewed racist hate in secret recording: lawsuit
Robert Garza, a former cybersecurity analyst from Monroe, Mich., is suing the Campbell's Soup Company in a Michigan court.
Senators call for investigation into Facebook, Instagram scam ads
Sens. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to regulators on Saturday, requesting an investigation into Meta for allegedly profiting from fraudulent advertisements. The letter, sent to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson and
Artist Alma Allen to Represent US at 2026 Venice Biennale
The artist alleged that two galleries dropped him from their rosters after he accepted the commission for the United States Pavilion.
Magnetically reconfigurable ribbons let scientists 'program' liquids on demand
Materials Science and Engineering Department professor and UConn IMS resident faculty member, Xueju "Sophie" Wang's group has unveiled a simple but powerful way to control liquids: magnetically reconfigurable, multistable ribbons that switch shape on command and then hold that
Steam Awards' GOTY nominations are live and really fun
You can vote for games you're bad at, and games with cool innovations, among other inventive categories for the Steam's 2025 awards
Ghost of Yotei star Erika Ishii wants the world to know their pick for Game of the Year is not Ghost of Yotei: 'Blue Prince, all day, every day!'
I think they mean it.
Mamdani 'had the right approach' for meeting Trump: Andrew Yang
Former 2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang said Monday that New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) “had the right approach” for meeting President Trump recently. “If you're going to deliver for the people of New York, you need to try and have a good relationship with
Boiling oceans may lurk beneath the ice of solar system's smallest moons
The outer planets of the solar system are swarmed by ice-wrapped moons. Some of these, such as Saturn's moon Enceladus, are known to have oceans of liquid water between the ice shell and the rocky core and could be the best places in our solar system to look for
HBO Max Black Friday deal is a cheap way to watch Game of Thrones, DCU
Black Friday 2025's best streaming deal may be HBO Max's 70% off deal for 12 months.
Sudan's RSF declares truce after army rejects US plan
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on Monday announced a unilateral three-month ceasefire a day after the army dismissed a US truce proposal from international mediators. The RSF, which has been fighting Sudan's regular army since April 2023, said it was declaring the
Biobased concrete substitute can give coastal restoration a natural boost
An innovative alternative to concrete could enable important coastal restoration work to take place. The material Xiriton, made with local grass species and seawater, captures CO2 instead of emitting it, as conventional concrete does. NIOZ researchers successfully tested the
Dennis Quaid’s ‘Saving Yellowstone,’ From Osmosis Global, Lands at Discovery (EXCLUSIVE)
Chris Grant’s Osmosis Global shingle is launching a first-run unscripted U.S. studio model, with Discovery’s upcoming “Saving Yellowstone With Dennis Quaid” as the first project. The series, which follows Quaid as he highlights the ongoing threats to the “Greater Yellowstone
Comey: 'I know that Donald Trump will probably come after me again'
Former FBI Director James Comey said Monday he expects he could face additional charges under the Trump administration after a federal judge dismissed the case against him. Comey, who was facing charges for lying to Congress in 2020, called the case a “prosecution based on
RNA 'editing' process offers new clues to why some animals live longer
A collaborative study by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, and University of Southern California reports on how a process known as alternative splicing, often described as "editing" the genetic recipe, may help explain why some mammals live far longer than
Malaria parasites move along right-handed helices to navigate host tissues, research reveals
With victims numbering in the millions, malaria is an infectious disease caused by the bite of a mosquito carrying the malaria parasite. After penetrating the skin, the pathogen moves with helical trajectories. It almost always turns toward the right, as a team of physicists
Guns N’ Roses Announce Massive 2026 World Tour, New Singles
The band will release tracks "Nothin" and "Atlas," their first new songs since 2023
Remy Bond Lives a Retro Tokyo Fantasy in ‘Skin Tight Jeans’ Video
The pop star's sister Olivia directed and edited the dreamscape video
PlayStation’s Big Black Friday Sale Includes Some Fantastic PS5 Exclusives
Death Stranding 2 , Spider-Man 2 , Astro Bot and more are on sale right now on the PSN store The post PlayStation’s Big Black Friday Sale Includes Some Fantastic PS5 Exclusives appeared first on Kotaku .
Cities missing out on nature-based solutions that could boost climate resilience, experts warn
With climate change expected to intensify heat waves, flooding and air pollution in cities worldwide, why are we not tapping into the full potential of nature-based solutions?
Lots to like about Variety’s list of 100 Best Comedy Movies of...
Lots to like about Variety’s list of 100 Best Comedy Movies of All Time , but Coming to America at #46 and no Trading Places at all make me question the list’s credibility. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Money a constant worry, say U25s ahead of Budget
The BBC asks young people in Birmingham how often they think about money.
Gallego drops multiple f-bombs in response to Pentagon's Mark Kelly probe
Sen. Ruben Gallego on Monday launched an expletive-ridden response to news that the Pentagon is investigating fellow Democratic Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly after he and other Democratic lawmakers released a video reminding members of the military that they are obliged to refuse
Meta employees compared themselves to drug ‘pushers’ as company buried mental health harms to kids: unsealed docs
Meta’s own researchers called Instagram a “drug” while burying evidence that the company’s social media apps were hurting kids’ mental health, according to bombshell filings unsealed in California federal court on Friday.
Three vessels bound for US Gulf Coast terminals to load soybeans, sorghum for China
CHICAGO - Two cargo vessels were headed for grain port terminals near New Orleans on Monday to load with the first U.S. soybean shipments to China since May, according to a shipping schedule seen by Reuters.
What is in the iconic red box?
The BBC's Lucy Woodham explains what the red box is and what's actually inside it.
Ancient seafloor lava rubble stores vast amounts of carbon dioxide, researchers discover
Sixty-million-year-old rock samples from deep under the ocean have revealed how huge amounts of carbon dioxide are stored for millennia in piles of lava rubble that accumulate on the seafloor.
England's national curriculum review misses opportunity to revitalize language learning
The decline of language education in England is a familiar and depressing story. Take-up of French at GCSE is down from 25% in 2009–10 to 18% in 2024–25. German has halved in the same period from 10% to 5%.
