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Timing in early brain growth may explain why closely related mammals build strikingly different cortexes
The outer regions of the brain, the cortex, have specific layers of different cells—neurons—that are similarly ordered among all mammals, from tiny mouse brains to huge elephant brains. However, the proportions of different cell layers vary widely among species, and little is
Critical Role Campaign 4's first arc explained
The convergence of Campaign 4's tables has set in motion two monumental events: the meeting of the Sundered Houses and the production of KoTher’ai.
Africa: Orange Backs 20,000-Kilometer Cable to Link Africa and Europe
[Daba Finance] Orange is backing a new 20,000-kilometer subsea cable that will connect Nigeria and almost 20 other countries across Africa and Europe, as demand for data and cloud services rises across the continent.
Africa: Ihs Towers Board Backs MTN Take-Private Offer
[Daba Finance] IHS Holding's board backed MTN Group's plan to buy out other shareholders and take the telecom tower operator private, setting up a vote on one of Africa's largest digital infrastructure deals.
Imaginary-time technique speeds X-ray scattering simulations by 50-fold for extreme matter
Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) have developed a new procedure, enabling them to speed up elaborate computer simulations that analyze matter under extreme conditions. In particular, this work improves the evaluation of experiments at large-scale
Ava Roth Collaborates with Insects to Create ‘Kintsu-Bee’ Ceramic Vessels
As bees build their hive, ceramics are mended in the spirit of a time-honored Japanese craft tradition. 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 Ava Roth
UK records highest ever May temperature for second day in a row
Temperature reaches 35C at Heathrow on Tuesday after 34.8C high at Kew Gardens in London on Monday Tell us: how are you coping in the UK heatwave? The UK has recorded its highest-ever May temperature for the second consecutive day, as thermometers hit 35C (95F) at Heathrow and
Jony Ive’s Ferrari looks nothing like a Ferrari
Ferrari makes some of the fastest cars on the planet, so it's anyone's guess how the Italian automaker ended up being so incredibly late to the EV party. Long after most automakers have drastically scaled back their EV ambitions, cancelled battery-powered models, or curtailed
Destiny 2 joins PlayStation Plus as development ends at Bungie
Destiny 2 will receive its final update next month. It will join the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog the same day for Premium and Extra subscribers.
Exclusive: Brussels seeks faster grid permits as capitals fear power grab
Some EU countries back the European Commission's proposal to allow tacit approval for projects aimed at upgrading the EU’s ageing power grid, while others have asked the EU's Cyprus Presidency not to make such provision mandatory.
No, says Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, of course Red Dead Online isn't a missed opportunity, the game sold 85 million copies
"Red Dead Online has been immensely successful and long lasting."
Britons flock to beaches and pools as UK breaks May heat record
Crowds packed beaches, rivers and outdoor pools across the UK as temperatures reached a record 33.5C during an unusually early heatwave, prompting health warnings and concerns over drought and crop failures.
A Train Sim Created By Just One Person Is Being Called The Best Ever Made
Steam reviews are blowing up for gorgeous Japanese train driving simulator Running Train
Nvidia has retired its GeForce Control Panel app after 20 years
Nvidia announced more than two years ago that it was working to replace its Control Panel app on Windows with a new Nvidia app. After porting across various features to the Nvidia app, Nvidia is announcing today that it has officially retired the Control Panel app. "With the
US and Armenia pledge to move forward on economic corridor during Rubio visit
Armenia has been a historic ally of Russia, but looked on with anger after Moscow failed to prevent Azerbaijan from carrying out a lightning offensive in 2023 that took back the breakaway region of Karabakh.
Nearly 50 years of data reveal happiness gap for single parents
Single parents are less happy than parents with a partner, according to a comprehensive analysis of global studies spanning nearly 50 years of data. With the number of solo caregivers on the rise in many countries, scientists from Germany and the Netherlands wanted to know how
Texas prompts Democratic hopes; Trump's GOP grip falters: Join the live discussion
Is President Trump's grip on the party faltering? Tuesday's Texas GOP primary race, particularly the contest between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton, will be a test. What comes next after the controversial autopsy on the Democratic Party's 2024
Court blocks Alabama Republicans’ congressional map
A three-judge panel blocked Alabama Republicans’ congressional map on Tuesday that would’ve given the party a potential pickup opportunity in the midterms. The judges ruled the Supreme Court’s recent blockbuster decision narrowing the Voting Rights Act does not impact their
Trump urges Texans to vote for Paxton after late endorsement
President Trump on Tuesday urged Texas Republicans to vote for state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) in the Senate GOP runoff in the Lone Star State, hours before polls close. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, “Texas, Vote for Ken Paxton, our Country’s BEST Attorney
Eddy Current Suppression Ring Release New Surprise Album In Light Of Recent Events
Look who’s back! For decades, Melbourne’s Eddy Current Suppression Ring have been cult heroes on the global garage rock underground, but the band hasn’t been all that active in recent years. After cranking out three exciting albums between 2008 and 2010, the band took a
How clips ate the internet
Once upon a time, you could probably guess why most things appeared on your feed. Maybe you followed the creator who posted it; maybe you'd liked their stuff in the past; maybe all your friends were into them. That's not how it works anymore, though. The stuff you see on
Renters could save $20bn on bills in a decade from rooftop solar and appliance upgrades – if landlords act
Owners’ lack of motivation due to ‘split incentive’ is main reason rental properties are missing out on energy upgrades, research finds Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Renters make up nearly a third of Australian households, yet many are missing out
House Democrat: Platner’s tattoo should be ‘disqualifying’
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) refused to back Democrats’ leading candidate in the Maine Senate race, citing Graham Platner's controversial tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol. “I‘ve been clear about Graham Platner. I find that tattoo and his commentary about it to be personally
Kelsey Grammer as Beast was peak X-Men casting
For the 20th anniversary of X-Men: The Last Stand, a look back at the introduction of Beast and the perfect casting of Kelsey Grammer in the role
Remote sensing measures economic cost of war in Gaza
Remote sensing quantifies the destruction of both infrastructure and economic activity from the war in Gaza. Satellite-based data reveals that more than three quarters of Gaza's economy has been wiped out since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023. Even before the war,
Ice may release more iron than climate models predict
Most people think of ice as frozen and lifeless, but research at Umeå University shows the opposite. A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences demonstrates that ice actively speeds up the breakdown of iron minerals and may release more iron
Take the World’s Hardest Prog Rock Quiz
How much progressive rock trivia do you know? Let's find out!
Maisie Williams Thriller ‘Ignition’ Sells to U.K. and Other Territories for WestEnd (EXCLUSIVE)
WestEnd Films has closed multiple international sales on “Ignition,” the high-concept thriller starring Emmy nominee Maisie Williams (“Game of Thrones,” “The New Look”) that launched in Cannes. First announced by Variety, “Ignition” was written and directed by Emmy-nominated
Hollywood Movies Largely Sat Out Cannes This Year. Does the Festival Need Them?
Like most major film festivals, Cannes tends to be something of a choose-your-own-adventure affair: Any two people’s perspectives of the fest are likely to vary wildly depending on their professional remit or personal inclination. A critic watching upwards of 40 films over the
Don't punish Ken Martin for flubbing Dems’ 2024 autopsy
Ken Martin is doing the work. His critics owe the party a more honest accounting of what they actually want — and the courage to argue for it openly.
Bella Kay Lets Out Her Feelings on New Songs ‘Say It Say’ and ‘Stop’ From ‘Are You Mad at Me’ EP
The three-track project also features the previously released single "Promise?"
Asake Announces ‘In God We Trust’ Tour With Uncle Waffles (EXCLUSIVE)
Asake is gearing up to hit the road again: The Nigerian superstar has announced dates for his “In God We Trust Tour,” joined by special guest, South African artist-DJ Uncle Waffles, on select dates. The 13-date trek is in support of Asake’s recently released fourth studio
Restricting trade with Israeli settlements 'not aggressive but normal', French minister says
France, along with Sweden, is pushing for restrictions on trade coming from Jewish settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The French Minister for Foreign Trade expressed confidence a European Commission proposal on this is imminent.
Supreme Court won’t stop Brian Flores’ lawsuit against NFL from going to open court
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away the NFL's bid to stop a coach’s racial discrimination lawsuit from proceeding in open court, a battle that revolves around Commissioner Roger Goodell’s power. Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who is Black, sued the
