Wetlands are vital ecological resources that provide several benefits in urban and peri-urban areas. They slow down flood waters, and act as a source of fishing and farming livelihoods. They also provide socio-cultural benefits for local communities. But some of these valuable
During the annual salmon run last fall, University of Washington researchers pulled salmon DNA out of thin air and used it to estimate the number of fish that passed through the adjacent river. Aden Yincheong Ip, a UW research scientist of marine and environmental affairs,
Amid the crisis between China and Japan over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s November 7 statement about Taiwan, most observers are blaming one side or the other – either calling Beijing’s behavior “unprovoked” and “unhinged” or criticizing Takaichi as “reckless.” Upon closer
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CD Projekt's once-troubled cyber-RPG has now sold more than 35 million copies
December has five games to grab, including LEGO Horizon Adventures and Killing Floor 3 The post PlayStation Plus Subscribers Get More Free Games Than Usual Next Month appeared first on Kotaku .
Human-driven changes to landscapes worldwide are 'thinning out' the ecological services supplied by wild birds, eroding the functions that support stable and resilient ecosystems.
Great value for money Android tablet. The post Despite Samsung Name, Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus Now Goes Cheaper Than Budget Alternatives appeared first on Kotaku .
As more devices get piled onto computer chips to increase processing power capacity, heat generation becomes increasingly concentrated. This heat must be removed to keep chip performance high, but is currently achieved by circulating water through millimeter-scale channels to
Shores of Vaelithar was made by humans. It promises.
The Labor Party's landslide victory at the polls in 2025 was shaped by several factors, including a clear advantage on policy issues, the relative popularity of Anthony Albanese and strong support from younger voters and women, according to a major study of Australian political
Outgoing New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, a Dem, blasted the Larry Fink-led firm on Wednesday for allegedly buckling to pressure from Republicans, including the White House, to back off on green investments.
Mum-of-three Lucy Burns says removing the cap is going to "make a huge difference to my household".
Should you believe the findings of scientific studies? Amid current concerns about the public's trust in science, old arguments are resurfacing that can sow confusion.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday punted on deciding whether President Trump may refire the director of the U.S. Copyright Office until after it weighs two other major independent agency firings this term. The justices said they would not rule on whether to reverse a divided
As “Wicked: For Good” dominates the box office, screenwriter Winnie Holzman feels incredible gratitude. “We all joined together and did these incredible movies,” Holzman says over Zoom. “People were feeling fulfilled and seeing it, and that means a lot to me. It’s meaningful.”
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) said in a new interview that he’s worried the outcome of the congressional investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could get drowned out by conspiracy theories. Politico reported on Wednesday that
PlayStation Plus subscribers of all tiers can snag five free games in December, like Lego Horizon Adventures, Neon White and The Outlast Trials.
Weiss' remarks included her goal of getting CBS "back to that normalcy," adding that her mission isn't to create a "centrist news" operation because "they have all failed."
New research has revealed the critical role of river-floodplain connectivity in sustaining fish species diversity on the floodplain of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
The strange comfort of Call of Duty ’s repetitive multiplayer The post Black Ops 7 Multiplayer Is More Of The Same—That’s Why I’m Playing It appeared first on Kotaku .
"The ad is seductive but transparent. We don’t believe the copy but appreciate its innocence."
"Exploitative" online money gaming in India is harming people's financial and mental health and causing deep social problems, a new study shows.
It looks like Donald Trump and Alina Habba won’t be getting out of that pesky nearly $1 million fine for filing a particularly petty lawsuit against the president’s political foes. In a 36-page ruling Wednesday, an Atlanta-based federal appeals court panel unanimously affirmed
The world's farms could become one of the most powerful tools in the fight against climate change, according to a new international study led by QUT.
Upgrade your PC's operating system for just $10 for a limited time at StackSocial. The post Microsoft Goes Wild for Black Friday, Windows 11 Pro Drops 94% Like They Forgot the Price Tag appeared first on Kotaku .
Yuki Yubari, sister of Gogo Yubari from Kill Bill, is available for free in Fortnite from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1. Here's how to get the skin in no time.
Scientists have developed a new platform for the generation and detection of ultrashort UV-C laser pulses on femtosecond timescales. This breakthrough could unlock new opportunities for transforming optical wireless communication systems, material processing applications and
The UK studio has warned that all roles are at risk of being made redundant.
EU foreign ministers met on Wednesday to discuss efforts to end Russia's war on Ukraine. "The focus should be on what kind of concessions we see from the Russian side," High Representative Kaja Kallas said.
What are the physics of life? That is more than just a philosophical question—it has practical implications for our search for life elsewhere in the galaxy. We know what Earth life looks like, on a number of levels, but finding it on another planet could require us to redefine
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Researchers at Stanford found a way to cure or prevent Type 1 diabetes in mice using a combined blood stem cell and islet cell transplant. The procedure creates a hybrid immune system that stops autoimmune attacks and eliminates the need for immune-suppressing drugs. The method
Despite objections from the left, the European Parliament has approved a tweak to sustainable finance benchmarks that would open it up to companies producing “controversial weapons”.
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A proactive new tool that can help preserve old forests in British Columbia has been developed by University of Alberta researchers.
Classified findings by the State Department’s inspector general say hundreds of potential human rights violations are awaiting the U.S. government’s review.
Former Rep. Dave Trott (R-Mich.) said current House Republicans are “miserable” and subject to frequent attacks from the MAGA base while serving under the second Trump administration. “Members I have kept in touch with are miserable, and the deplorable state of affairs in our
Researchers from CIIMAR and the University of Helsinki have discovered a new biochemical modification in natural cyanobacterial products, revealing an unprecedented tool with promising applications in biotechnology and drug development.
