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First-of-its-kind computer model tackles antibiotic resistance
Faster and more effective ways to treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the most life-threatening pathogens, could be possible thanks to a first-of-its-kind 3D computer model developed by the University of Surrey.
Lab-grown meat, gene editing and extreme fire: Researchers' predictions for life in the 2100s
Lab-grown meat, gene editing and extreme fire: researchers' predictions for life in the 2100s
The spin of Pluto's moon, Charon, may be slowing down
Evidence of the slowing of Charon's spin period (despinning) is recorded in tectonic features on the surface of Pluto's icy moon, according to a modeling study published in Nature Communications. The findings offer insights into the early thermal evolution of Charon and other
Philips Hue’s budget-friendly Essential starter kit has hit a new low price
Although most of Prime Day’s unusually good Philips Hue deals have ended, a few remain, and some, including the black Philips Hue Twilight Sleep and Wake-Up Light, are even cheaper. None, however, have fallen to a new all-time low price like Philips Hue’s Essential starter kit.
Queens Of The Stone Age – “Easy Street” (Feat. Nikki Lane)
In the past few days, Josh Homme has appeared on two extremely different new songs, Shania Twain's " Faded Blue Jeans " and Mastodon's " Snakes For Dinner ." Now, his band Queens Of The Stone Age return with a surprisingly gorgeous and non-heavy new single called "Easy Street,"
Trump backtracks on plan to toll Hormuz ships
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly scrapped a planned 20 percent levy on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid clashes with Iran, saying he would instead seek compensation from Gulf allies via trade deals. That announcement caused oil prices to spike and alarmed
Magnetic fingerprint of a cosmic explosion detected for the first time
Astronomers have made a series of landmark observations of one of the universe's most violent events. Using the U.S. National Science Foundation Very Large Array (NSF VLA) radio telescope, which is operated by the U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy
Christopher Nolan Fans Will Stop at Nothing to See ‘The Odyssey’ in Imax 70mm, From Cross-Country Trips to Delaying Pregnancy
Nothing is going to keep Amber Connaghan, a 29-year-old tech editor who lives in the California desert, from seeing Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” on opening day. Connaghan bought her ticket over a year ago and has been gearing up for the three-hour drive to the closest
Why Christopher Nolan Cut a 3,000-Year-Old Joke From ‘The Odyssey’
The director explains why one the most famous puns in Western literature didn't make it into the film.
Trump eyes oil deals with Iraq's new prime minister
President Trump offered a very warm welcome to Iraq’s newly elected Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House on Tuesday, with an eye toward giving American companies premier access to the country’s “tremendous” oil reserves. Trump lobbied for al-Zaidi’s appointment
Trump Pulls Sudden 180 on Strait of Hormuz After Iran Shows Him Up
Rather than provide steady, articulate leadership and communication during his Iran war, the commander in chief has embraced bluster and erratic flip-flopping. The latest example of this came Tuesday, when President Donald Trump adopted a stance on the Strait of Hormuz
Trump teases Thursday speech about elections: 'Our country has to shape up'
President Trump teased what he said will be “big news” during his primetime address set for Thursday, telling reporters the speech will be about voting machines and election integrity among other topics. “It will concern that subject and we’ll have a couple of other things to
Plex is down
Plex services have been experiencing some major issues today, with multiple users reporting problems on Plex's forums and on Reddit. Many people use Plex as a way to stream shows and movies they host locally, but users are upset because today's problems are reportedly affecting
Kagan reflects on Graham’s role in her Supreme Court confirmation
Justice Elena Kagan honored late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Tuesday, remembering the South Carolina Republican as a “vivid” personality who helped secure her confirmation to the Supreme Court. Graham died suddenly on Saturday night after a “brief and sudden” illness that
House Republicans to meet with Hegseth at Pentagon on $350 billion request
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said House Republicans will get a briefing from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on Tuesday evening as they consider the White House’s request for a $350 billion defense funding boost amid the war in Iran. The meeting comes as
What investment gurus get wrong
To see a country’s financial follies, look to its celebrity advisers
Fantasia Festival 2026: 10 Wild Must-See Genre Movies, From Nazi Beatdowns to Christmas Chaos
It’s the 30th anniversary of Montreal’s storied Fantasia Festival, and the screenings at this year’s edition are sure to match the excitement of a milestone year. In addition to screening some of the year’s biggest festival hits, such as “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,”
New platform uncovers genetic edits that boost plant-derived compound production
Microorganisms are increasingly being engineered to manufacture valuable compounds ranging from medicines and food ingredients to biofuels and industrial chemicals. However, turning microbes into efficient production platforms requires extensive strain optimization. Finding the
New mechanism shows how plants rapidly adapt to intense sunlight
Plants do not wait hours to respond to intense sunlight—they react within minutes. Researchers at Bielefeld University and the Australian National University have discovered a new signaling pathway that enables plants to directly adjust their protein production before genes in
The PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct returns September 20
We had such a good time last year we decided this should be an annual trip.
Studio founded by former Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes GM lays off staff
Azra Games is 'reducing the size of its team' two years after raising $42 million in funding—and before it's even launched its debut game UnGodly.
Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity
The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Meta accused of using biased AI targeting for mass layoffs
A group of 26 former Meta employees is suing the company over claims that it used AI tools to unfairly target workers on leave with layoffs, as reported earlier by Reuters. In the lawsuit, the employees allege Meta determined which workers to dismiss based on performance data
‘The Conjuring’ Prequel Casts Its Young Ed and Loraine with Garrett Wareing, Amanda Fix
'The Conjuring: First Communion' arrives from New Line on Sept. 10, 2027.
Balogun says 'outside noise' over Trump's red card reversal made things 'difficult' before World Cup loss
U.S. striker Folarin Balogun suggested the controversy over President Trump's push to have a red card he was given during the nation's run in the 2026 World Cup was a distracting factor before their exit from the tournament. "My initial reaction was, you know, I was happy to be
Watch live: Kagan, Barrett face Senate questioning over Supreme Court budget
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday afternoon on the high court's $225 million fiscal 2027 budget request. Kagan and Coney Barrett faced questions from the House earlier Tuesday focused on
‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson in Talks to Lead Splashy Netflix Action Movie ‘Maelstrom’ (EXCLUSIVE)
A hot action movie package is coming together at Netflix, multiple sources told Variety, one roughly 33 years in the making. “Reacher” and “War Machine” star Alan Ritchson is in negotiations to topline “Maelstrom,” a spec originally sold to Warner Bros. in 1993 by prolific
Evolutionary history shapes plant carbon storage strategies worldwide
Two types of carbohydrates are important to plants—structural carbohydrates (which form cell walls) and nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs). The latter group represents plants' stored energy reserves, which can be used to survive cold or drought; regrow after damage; recover
Swiss project proves the viability of solar panels...
Swiss project proves the viability of solar panels placed in the otherwise unused space between railroad tracks .
PS5 emulation reaches new milestone as it loads GTA 5
Following Sony's announcement that it won't support game discs starting in 2028, all eyes are on PlayStation emulators.
The Looting of Science Fiction
“Tech titans claim the genre inspired them. But all they’ve done is graft their politics onto stories of a better future.”
Researchers develop harder, longer-lasting silver plating
A research team led by Seil Kim of the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) Energy & Environmental Materials Research Division has developed an Ag–PTFE composite plating technology that produces silver coatings with greater hardness and wear resistance than conventional
