The Mystery of the Giant Blobs at the Center of the Earth

Are they remnants of primordial Earth or extraterrestrial in origin? The post The Mystery of the Giant Blobs at the Center of the Earth appeared first on Nautilus .

Back in 2009, an experimental free-to-play Battlefield predicted our grim live service present: 'It will need to be the most popular Battlefield game of all time to be profitable'

17 years ago, EA made the proto-live-service shooter.

Deep-rooted grass stores significantly more carbon, says new study

Soil biologist Eric Slessarev has some advice for conservationists, landscapers, and farmers with fallow fields: Go touch deep-rooted grass. Or better yet, go plant some. Slessarev, an assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology in Yale's Faculty of Arts and

Trump’s Media Company Hires Kevin McGurn, Former Hulu and Vevo Exec, as Interim CEO

Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of social-media platform Truth Social and other businesses whose mission is “to end Big Tech’s assault on free speech by opening up the internet and giving people their voices back,” announced the appointment of Kevin McGurn as

AI hacking tools like Mythos can be 'net positive' says top cyber official

The head of the National Cyber Security Centre says frontier AI tools can be a force for good - if kept out of the wrong hands.

The Great Ozempic Experiment

"It's a new era of D.I.Y. medicine. Now the health establishment needs to catch up."

Fox Movie Boss Says Execs Thought ‘X-Men’ Was a ‘Disaster’ and Rupert Murdoch Flipped Out Over ‘Fight Club’: ‘What Kind of Sick F—ing Human Would Make This?’

Bill Mechanic, the former CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment, recently spoke to Business Insider to mark the upcoming 4K re-release of David Fincher’s “Fight Club,” the dismal box office for which in fall 1999 set the stage for Mechanic’s exit. He served as Fox’s studio boss from

Photonic chip generates milliwatt-level UV light, 100 times brighter than before

Researchers from the University of Twente and Harvard University have developed a new way to generate ultraviolet (UV) light on a photonic chip at power levels high enough for real-world use. For the first time, the technique produces milliwatt-level UV light on a chip. It is

Mapping the hidden structure of the universe

The universe has a hidden structure, and a University of Virginia professor is mapping it in 3D, using 46 million galaxies and quasars and 19 million stars. Satya Gontcho A Gontcho, an assistant professor in the Department of Astronomy, is part of a team using the Lawrence

After 2 years of silence, an extraction shooter we liked back in 2022 for its 'impeccable vibes' suddenly springs back to life on Steam

Remember Marauders?

CFPB ends some lending industry antidiscrimination requirements

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday ended some lending industry antidiscrimination requirements that have long protected different demographics' access to credit, loans and home ownership. Under the newly approved rule, lenders are no longer required to

Pakistan PM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire extension

April 22 (Reuters) - Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for accepting the country's request to extend the ceasefire in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran to allow ongoing diplomatic efforts to take their course. "I sincerely hope

Walz: 'Next Democratic president better figure out a way to get universal health care'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) advised the next Democratic president to focus on passing universal healthcare, a policy measure that has been hotly debated within the party in recent years. “We have to figure out, once we move in a progressive way, once we see a Barack Obama win,

Astronomers precisely date rare brown dwarf companion, offering new test for how these objects cool

Astronomers at the University of Hawaiʻi have precisely measured the age of a nearby sun-like star and its unusual companion, known as a brown dwarf, an object that falls between a planet and a star. The discovery offers new clues into how brown dwarfs grow and change over time.

Red Lobster’s ‘Endless Shrimp’ is officially back this week — but with a twist to prevent another financial disaster

Red Lobster is bringing back its famous "Endless Shrimp" promotion starting Monday, marking a surprising revival of one of its most recognizable all-you-can-eat offerings.

12 years after the original and with its themes more relevant than ever, anti-war game This War of Mine is getting a full remake

11 Bit Studios is also working on a new Frostpunk game, and two unannounced projects.

Half of America sits in democratic limbo—and that silent middle may decide what breaks next

If you were to ask democracy scholars what they consider the greatest threat to American democracy, you might assume it is voters who support undemocratic practices or policies. But the real answer may surprise you: These voters are not the main problem.

How changing ice conditions impact Great Lakes communities

A research collaboration, including a team of students from the University of Michigan, has published a new report that dives into an understudied aspect on changing ice cover on the Great Lakes. Namely, how do residents, business leaders and other stakeholders in the region

Cuban says 'no' when asked if he wants Harris to run for president in 2028

Investor Mark Cuban on Tuesday said "no" when asked if he wants to see former Vice President Kamala Harris run for president in the 2028 election. Cuban was once one of Harris's surrogates in 2024 when she ran against President Trump. But at Politico's Health Care Summit on

Sydney Sweeney Isn’t the Only ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Cameo That Got Cut as Anna Wintour and More Also Left Out

When “The Devil Wears Prada 2” hits theaters on May 1, audiences will notice a few famous faces — though there’s a couple of notable absences. The sequel, which premiered Monday night in New York, is loaded with cameos from the fashion and entertainment worlds. Lady Gaga makes

Senate launches budget debate

Appeals court lifts order requiring 'Alligator Alcatraz' dismantling

A federal appeals court on Tuesday lifted a judge’s order requiring officials to dismantle “Alligator Alcatraz” in response to a lawsuit filed by environmental groups. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit agreed with the Trump administration in a 2-1 vote that there

A Kashmir tourist hotspot became a deadly bloodbath. A year on, the pain remains unbearable

A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their losses.

Your phone's next speed boost may come from a strange magnetic jump that rewrites how chips handle heat

A new technology has been proposed that could fundamentally solve the issue of smartphones overheating during high-spec gaming or extended video streaming. Researchers at KAIST have discovered the principle of processing signals using the minute vibrations of magnets (spin

Shawn Levy Says AI Will Become an ‘Essential Tool’ for Moviemaking but He Hasn’t ‘Incorporated’ It in ‘Any Meaningful Way’ Yet

Director Shawn Levy has wrapped and is in post-production on “Star Wars: Starfighter.” The much-anticipated film, starring Ryan Gosling, Amy Adams, Matt Smith, Mia Goth and Aaron Pierre, doesn’t it theaters until May 28, 2027. “I’m in the beautiful sanctity of the edit room,”

A French corporation was recently found criminally...

A French corporation was recently found criminally liable for enabling terrorism . “The court in Paris has just ruled that cynicism and an exclusive focus on profits can constitute a crime.”

Trump extends ceasefire with Iran ‘until discussions concluded’

Trump also said he directed the US Navy to continue its blockade of Iranian ports.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Adobe, United Airlines, Capital One and more

See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell.

Hamptonites mourn wave of generic chain stores changing way of life — including $33 smoothies in Sag Harbor

"Corporate is coming to Sag Harbor," Shane Dyckman who owns popular coffee shop Sagtown said. "It's unavoidable."

‘ESPN Jeopardy!’ Confirmed Ordered by Disney+ and Hulu, With Host Joe Buck

The “Jeopardy!” universe continues to expand, with a new sports edition now in the works for Disney+ and Hulu. “ESPN Jeopardy!” has been picked up by the Disney streamers to launch on a date to be announced later. “Monday Night Football” broadcaster Joe Buck will host. Sony

Bacteria's 'two-way door' revealed: How antimicrobials cross cell membranes

Researchers at Durham have helped unlock a new understanding of how bacteria import antimicrobial peptides—the molecules that can kill or inhibit microbes. The research sheds new light on SbmA, a key transporter protein found in the membranes of bacteria such as E. coli. Their

Hydrocarbons may power next-generation batteries with lower costs and emissions

Scientists from Skoltech have presented a review on the use of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in metal-ion batteries. The work, published in Progress in Materials Science, systematizes over a decade of research and opens new directions for creating environmentally friendly,

Rome Was Built Today

Celebrating the scientific and technical contributions of Rome on the mythical birthday of the eternal city The post Rome Was Built Today appeared first on Nautilus .

Live results: Virginia voters weigh redistricting referendum

Old Dominion voters on Tuesday will head to the polls for a rare April election to decide whether to change its congressional maps ahead of the November midterms. Tuesday's referendum will mark Democrats' last chance to redistrict in the battle set off by President Trump's push

4 schoolkids at home, 1 dying phone: Digital poverty is holding back Malaysia’s needy children

During the pandemic, 37 per cent of Malaysian students, or about 1.7 million children, lacked devices for online learning.

A Poetic Tribute to Ona Judge Is Coming to Philadelphia

The new work at the ArtPhilly festival will honor Judge, who fled enslavement by the Washington family, and Rem'mie Fells, a Black transgender woman murdered in 2020.

Ramy Youssef Trolls MAGA Backlash to His ‘Sesame Street’ Episode Where Elmo Spoke Arabic: ‘Elmo Saying Habibi Has Set Them Off’

Ramy Youssef stopped by Sesame Street last week to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with Elmo — and teach the red Muppet some Arabic words, like “habibi” and “salamu alaykum.” The comedian’s cute appearance on the children’s program sparked backlash from conservatives

Styrofoam Winos – “Next Thing”

The Nashville country-rock trio Styrofoam Winos are beloved by figures like MJ Lenderman and Bonnie “Prince” Billy and me. When the group announced their new album Any River last month, they released “Pearls,” a delightful, propulsive tune sung by Lou Turner. “Next Thing,” the

Gates Foundation cutting 20% of staff, launches review of Jeffrey Epstein ties: report

The organization started by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his then-wife in 2000 is one of the world's biggest funders of global health initiatives.

Trump extends Iran truce until Tehran submits proposal, says U.S. to maintain naval blockade

The announcement came after hours of exchanges of threats between the U.S. and Iran, during which representatives of the two countries did not confirm their attendance at talks in Pakistan that were scheduled to take place on Wednesday, the day the two-week truce was set to

DOJ investigating meatpacking companies after Trump price manipulation allegations

The antitrust division at the Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating whether large meatpackers engaged in criminal anti-competitive conduct, according to multiple reports. Bloomberg reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter, that DOJ lawyers are investigating

U.S. operations against Iran expand to Indian Ocean with tanker capture

The capture of the tanker ship Tifani follows a Trump administration directive to interdict sanctioned vessels believed to be involved in smuggling Iranian oil.

CinemaCon 2026 Takeaways: David Ellison Quashed a Rebellion, Tom Rothman Ticked Off Theater Owners and Steven Spielberg Issued an Urgent Warning

After six brutal years of struggling to stay afloat, movie theater owners and operators arrived in Las Vegas for CinemaCon finally liking their odds of survival. It helped that the box office, which has been stuck in a rut since COVID, was up more than 23%, thanks to recent

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's price was too expensive for too many fans

Microsoft has slashed the price of Game Pass Ultimate, a rare concession to Xbox consumers faced with rising prices across the board.

New research reveals cell proteins that drive severe viral infections

Researchers at Umeå University have identified two human cell proteins, NUP98 and NUP153, that play a crucial role in how viruses such as tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV), West Nile virus, and dengue virus replicate in the body. The findings challenge existing views of how

How One Cooperative Champions the Quechua Weavers of Peru’s Sacred Valley

"Some people say, ‘Why do you weave?’ But they don’t understand this work." 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 How One Cooperative Champions the

Rare DM – “Honey”

Rare DM, the New York-via-Baltimore artist born Erin Hoagg, is getting ready to release her album Attention in a few weeks. After announcing the record last month with “Compliment,” today she’s back with another new single called “Honey.” Where the former song leaned into

Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh says Trump didn’t order him to cut rates in heated Senate hearing

Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh denied that President Trump demanded he lower interest rates in a heated Senate hearing Tuesday.

Bob Dylan Adds Even More ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ Tour Dates

The musician will be joined by special guests Lucinda Williams and Jimmie Vaughan at some of the new stops

Iran accuses US of ceasefire violations ahead of Trump's extension

Iran accused the U.S. again on Tuesday of violating the conditions of the temporary ceasefire, hours before President Trump announced he would extend the deadline as time was running out. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, one of the lead negotiators on the Iranian side, asserted