Soil thickness controls landslide occurrence, study finds
Researchers at University of Tsukuba analyzed high-resolution topographic data from airborne LiDAR to examine the relationships among landslide area, depth, and slope gradient.
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Why customers stick with troubled brands: Emotional attachment may override perceived risk
Strong emotional attachment to a brand may help explain why some consumers remain loyal even in the wake of negative publicity, according to research published in the International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets.
LISTEN: ‘Minions and Monsters’ Has Tepid U.S. Opening as ‘Young Washington’ Impresses; Why Comcast’s Sky is Buying ITV
Variety’s Rebecca Rubin breaks down a muted July 4th holiday weekend at the box office with a tepid U.S. opening for Universal and Illumination’s “Minions and Monsters” but a solid turnout for indie Angel Studios’ “Young Washington.” And Variety‘s K.J. Yossman explains why
Wasted pumpkin peel can keep your food fresh
Researchers at Kyushu University have developed a new food preservation solution. Using pumpkin peel as a raw material, they synthesized a nanomaterial for food packaging that slows the deterioration of fruit and other produce while reducing transport damage. The findings were
Trump says a resolution to Ukraine war is 'getting closer' after talks with Putin and Zelenskiy
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, July 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that a resolution to the more than four-year-old war in Ukraine is "getting closer than people realize" and that he will talk about Ukraine during talks in Turkey this week at a NATO
Quantum computing: Laser-optical system offers full control over 2,000 trapped Rydberg atoms
Fraunhofer ILT in Aachen has developed a highly complex laser-optical system for a quantum computer currently under construction at the 5th Institute of Physics at the University of Stuttgart. This system enables 2,000 Rydberg atoms to be positioned with submicrometer precision
Senate Democrats’ campaign arm calls for Platner to drop out of Maine race
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Chair Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) on Monday called on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) to withdraw as the Democratic nominee. "The allegations reported today are incredibly
India's Modi to meet Indonesia's Prabowo for talks on defence, food security
JAKARTA, July 7 - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday, as the leaders of two of the world's most populous countries seek to finalise deals ranging from defence to food security.
AI chip boom lifts Samsung profits by 1,800%
It comes as demand for semiconductors continues to outstrip supplies, which has pushed up prices.
Report: Obsidian losing around one quarter of its staff to 'Xbox reset'
The Pentiment and The Outer Worlds studio is reportedly losing 60-70 employees in the cuts.
Cultural power distance limits classroom voices across three communication pathways, review finds
A systematic review of research on intercultural communication in higher education finds that cultural "power distance," which is the extent to which people accept unequal authority, continues to shape who speaks, who is heard and how knowledge is shared in multicultural
Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC
Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.
Robots available for rent: But what can they do?
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
Television City and Orbital Studios Partner to Bring Virtual Production Studio to L.A.’s Fairfax District
Television City and Orbital Studios have partnered to bring a new virtual production studio to L.A.’s Fairfax District. The new LED volume will be based at 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Television City, and reflects Orbital’s steadfast commitment to providing best-in-class virtual
How to create the blackest black ever known: From nature to nanotechnology
Achieving the blackest of blacks has been one of humanity's enduring challenges. It is a frontier that unites modern nanotechnologists with nature's ancient color palette.
Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course
Rachel Bews says she told on the way her child would not be allowed on site. Amazon has apologised for not communicating its policy clearly.
'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.
Banks accused of failing most vulnerable customers
Homeless people or those in financial hardship have been pushed to online applications and away from basic bank accounts.
Stored water can develop slimy bacterial films: Nanotechnology may be a solution
When drinking water is stored in containers, a thin layer of microorganisms can grow at the interface of the container and water. This thin layer is called a biofilm. It's made up of bacteria that make the water unsafe to drink. Slimy biofilms are harder to kill with ordinary
How Indonesian fashion brand Saya built a cult following with a signature dress that went viral
Founded by two former graphic designers in Jakarta, the contemporary fashion brand built a loyal following with versatile pieces that move seamlessly from beach getaways to special occasions.
Medicaid funding is resuming for Planned Parenthood
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Health Care The Big Story Medicaid funding resumes for Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood can resume billing for Medicaid reimbursement, one year after Republicans were able to cut its clinics off from federal
The First Reactions To Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Call It ‘Clunky,’ ‘Astonishing,’ And Like Peter Jackson’s Lord Of The Rings
IMAX screening are already sold out for days
Piker on Platner: 'That is curtains'
Left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker on Monday said it was "curtains" for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) after Politico reported that a former girlfriend accused the oyster farmer of sexually assaulting her in 2021. Piker read the story aloud on his Twitch stream
Phone contract comparisons 'amounted to mis-selling' student loans, MPs say
A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.
Amazon’s New ‘Tomb Raider’ Video Game Star on Becoming Lara Croft, Sophie Turner’s TV Series and the ‘Really, Really Big’ Adventure Coming in ‘Catalyst’
On the heels of a big launch for its new James Bond video game, “007 First Light,” and talks of another 007 film, Amazon is going all in on another classic British character with the upcoming debut of its “Tomb Raider” video game franchise and a live-action TV show. First up
Scotland could freeze datacentre projects in challenge to UK’s AI strategy
Scottish government to consider SNP national council motion for moratorium on all new datacentres The Scottish government is about to consider a sweeping moratorium on building new datacentres, putting a key plank of the UK’s AI strategy at risk. Last Sunday the Scottish
Air pollution linked to DNA changes in sperm, research shows
Study of more than 2,000 men identifies epigenetic changes linked to exposure to common outdoor pollutants Air pollution appears to alter how sperm genes function, one of the largest fertility studies of its kind has found. Men exposed to common air pollutants while sperm were
Egypt coach Hassan says Palestinian suffering 'a shame on the world'
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said at the World Cup on Monday that the suffering of the Palestinian people was a "shame on the world" as he called on football to do more to come to their aid. Hassan waved a Palestine flag after the Pharaohs beat Australia on penalties to reach the
Game Pass could see major change under new Xbox restructure
Xbox announced sweeping changes in early July, which could have downstream effects on every part of the business, including its Game Pass service.
Raft of targeted conservation efforts may help boost leopard numbers in sub-Saharan Africa, study suggests
There could be fewer leopards living across sub-Saharan Africa than previously believed, according to a new study that has analyzed suitable habitat and conditions. It is hoped that the research, led by conservation scientists at Nottingham Trent University, could be used to
Hummingbirds speed up pineapple family's evolution
Hummingbirds make bromeliad plants split into new species twice as fast as other pollinators do, scientists at the University of Reading have found. The research team gathered records of which animals pollinate 403 types of bromeliad, which include pineapples and more than
‘Dutton Ranch’ Breakout Natalie Alyn Lind on Sobbing Over That Murder, Discovering Oreana’s Life-Changing News and Season 2 Plans
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from the ninth episode of “Dutton Ranch,” “El Padrino,” which is now streaming on Paramount+. In a series filled with beloved characters like Kelly Reilly’s Beth and Cole Hauser’s Rip, as well as acting legends like Annette Bening and
Why Paul McCartney Gave Taylor Swift the Perfect Beatles Wedding Song
“I Want to Hold Your Hand” is the Beatles' most extravagantly passionate vision of romance. You can bet Taylor understands
Here’s How Long It Will Take Plant Life to Die Off Completely
We’ve got some time The post Here’s How Long It Will Take Plant Life to Die Off Completely appeared first on Nautilus .
Flooding kills two in China’s Nanning as east braces for super typhoon
Floods hit reservoirs and villages in Guangxi region.
Zara Larsson Signs to RCA Records
Zara Larsson has left her decade-plus home at Epic Records and signed with RCA Records, Variety can confirm. Two sources tell Variety that the pop star has inked a new deal with RCA. The sources say that Larsson was entertaining offers from multiple labels but that Sony, which
Heat waves: Expert tips on redesigning UK homes to cope with hotter temperatures
As the UK prepares for the third heat wave of 2026, most people will be hoping to keep cool at home. Building regulations to protect homes from overheating were introduced in 2022. These require all new homes to be checked at the design stage to see if they might be at risk of
Production Assistants on ‘Chicago Fire’ and ‘Chicago Med’ Ratify Union Contract
Production assistants on “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago Med” have voted to ratify their first union contract, as part of a broader unionization campaign for P.A.’s. The deal covers 26 employees at “Chicago Med” and 35 at “Chicago Fire,” both of which are produced by Universal
Sky’s ITV Deal Gives U.K. Producers Hope But U.S. TV Distribution Could See Adverse Ripple Effect
“ITV Studios is not for sale,” Carolyn McCall, boss of U.K. media conglomerate ITV, firmly told Variety three years ago. Despite persistent rumors the global production powerhouse was going to be snapped up – including potentially by Banijay or RedBird IMI – McCall has stayed
The Outer Worlds And Grounded Studio Obsidian Losing Around 25 Percent Of Its Staff To Xbox Layoffs
Roles impacted spanned all disciplines, and included employees with over a decade of experience at the studio
‘Obsession’ Star Inde Navarrette Open to Marvel Role, Met with ‘X-Men,’ ‘Heat 2’ Directors
The 'Obsession' breakout is considering her next moves: "I really want to prove 'Obsession' wasn’t just lightning in a bottle."
Abbey Road Institute to Launch New Production School Campus in Los Angeles
Rafa Sardina, the celebrated Grammy-winning producer and engineer, will head up the program, which is slated to open in October
Climate change means an earlier spring, which can be disorienting and threatening for migrating birds
Spring migration has taken flight, but with rising temperatures and shifting seasons, birds are adjusting when and how they migrate to keep up with a rapidly warming climate. Morgan Tingley, a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of California, Los
Trump Accuses Smithsonian of “Anti-White Activism” in Draconian New Report
The White House’s 162-page document claims museum leadership has promoted "extreme political activism."
Trump pardons Clean Air Act violators
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump pardons Clean Air Act violators President Trump pardoned 11 people on Friday, including nine people who were convicted of violating a federal air pollution law, a White House official confirmed to The
‘The Odyssey’ Comes Ashore: London Goes Wild for Christopher Nolan Epic at Star-Studded World Premiere
As a Trojan horse towered over Leicester Square, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Robert Pattinson delighted screaming fans ahead of the world's first screening of Nolan's latest three-hour feat.
The games industry reacts to Xbox layoffs: 'We are clearly at a turning point'
3,200 employees are being put out of work, and people have thoughts.
