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'Something needs to be done' - Americans struggle as petrol prices surge
The average price at the pump has topped $4 in the US for the first time since 2022 as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices.
NASA probe data suggests a more complex sun's magnetic engine
A Southwest Research Institute-led study found that protons and heavy ions react differently to solar magnetic reconnection events, revealing a more complex magnetic engine powering the solar wind. Magnetic reconnection converts magnetic energy into explosive kinetic energy,
‘Project Hail Mary’ Cinematographer Greig Fraser on How He Created the Sun Effect to Light the Tunnel Scene
Cinematographer Greig Fraser counts “The Batman,” “Dune” and “Rogue One” among his credits. But his latest film, “Project Hail Mary,” is what he calls his “most challenging film I’ve ever done, by far.” “Project Hail Mary” is based on Andy Weir’s book of the same name and
Trump says U.S. could end Iran war in two to three weeks
WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. could end its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks. "We'll be leaving very soon," he told reporters in the White House's Oval Office, adding that the exit could take place
‘Southland Tales’ at 20: Dwayne Johnson Movie Flopping Was “Very Sad” for Director Richard Kelly, Says Actor
"He and his producers didn't think it'd bomb in the box office," Lou Taylor Pucci says of the filmmaker behind the dystopian feature that also stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Justin Timberlake.
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad
Iraq’s interior ministry said it had arrested one suspect, seized a car and was looking for accomplices.
Engineers introduce first synthetic charged domain wall in 2D material
In a first for the field, materials scientists from The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have interfaced two materials to artificially generate a highly conductive ferroelectric charged domain wall. Led by associate professor of
Why measuring pain could reveal more about well-being than GDP
Anna spends most of her workday typing on her laptop. After a few hours, she starts rubbing her wrists as her pain sets in. A glance at her desk reveals the painkillers that she uses to ease her discomfort. And for John, his neck pain sets in every time he listens to the news
Jan. 6 rioters seek millions in lawsuit accusing police of excessive force
A group of individuals who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, sued the federal government on Friday, alleging that police officers used excessive force to crack down on the riot. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in the Middle District of Florida’s Ocala Division, alleges
What you’re *actually* buying when you buy Bitcoin
Oh how the rules have changed.
US strips citizenship from couple in trade theft case, part of Trump immigration push
WASHINGTON, March 31 - President Donald Trump's administration is revoking the U.S. citizenship of a California couple who emigrated from China and pleaded guilty to stealing trade secrets.
Chiral metasurfaces guide twisted light into free space
Light can carry angular momentum in two distinct ways. One comes from polarization, which describes how the electric field rotates. The other comes from the shape of the wavefront itself, which can twist like a corkscrew as it travels. This second form, known as orbital angular
Peacekeepers killed by roadside explosion in Lebanon, initial report finds
The deaths of the two Indonesian nationals came less than a day after another UN peacekeeper - also Indonesian - was killed in Lebanon.
Rhode Island rep hosting 'Real Housewives' premiere watch party
Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) is set to host an April 2 watch party for the premiere of "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island" alongside two state lawmakers, according to TMZ. The outlet reported that state Rep. Jacquelyn Baginski (D) and state Sen. Hanna Gallo (D) will help host
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's credits scenes, explained
Does The Super Mario Galaxy Movie have a post-credits scene? You bet, and it's worth sticking around to see the latest Marioverse expansion tease.
Crushing soda cans and the mathematics of corrugation formation
Many people have likely found themselves watching oddly satisfying videos of random objects being squashed by a powerful hydraulic press, but rarely do people consider why things squash the way they do. One object that caught the eye of researchers at The University of
The Big-Game Elephants Neanderthals Hunted for Food
A prehistoric butcher bonanza uncovered on an ancient German lakeshore The post The Big-Game Elephants Neanderthals Hunted for Food appeared first on Nautilus .
India’s education technology sector faces a ‘structural reset’. What does it mean for investors, learners?
India’s online education boom is cooling as funding dries up and companies consolidate, but a new phase driven by artificial intelligence could reshape how millions learn and what they pay, say analysts and industry players.
Apple discontinues well-known product after 20-year run
Apple has discontinued its high-end Mac Pro desktop after a 20-year run.
One Chart Shows Buying An Old PlayStation Has Never Been This Expensive Before
Aggressive price drops kept console gaming affordable, once
Where is Maurice's Black Market Vending Machine in Borderlands 4
Here's where you can find Maurice's Black Market Vending Machine this week in Borderlands 4 and grab some nice legendary gear!
Tech giant Oracle makes 'significant' job cuts
It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.
Income rank predicts well-being worldwide, but social capital can buffer its effects
An individual's position in the income hierarchy is a stronger predictor of well-being than either how much they earn or how large the income gap is between them and others, finds new research from the University of Leeds, the University of Oxford and the University of Warwick.
As US gasoline passes $4, Hegseth says ground war still an option
WASHINGTON — The White House defended skyrocketing gas prices Tuesday as a “short-term disruption” during the ongoing war in Iran, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the administration will not “foreclose any option” in the conflict, including boots on the ground.
Nightdive's Larry Kuperman retires after 25-year career in games: 'We never looked at games as products'
"If I have one parting lesson to give to the industry, it's never say die."
The side-hustle tax mistakes that could land you with an IRS penalty or worse
Your little side hustle is still big money when you're the IRS.
Artemis II's long countdown: A space historian explains why it has taken over 50 years to return to the moon
While I was leading a tour of the National Air and Space Museum in January 2026, a visitor posed this insightful question: "Why has it taken so long to return to the moon?"
Reservoirs are changing: What Landsat data reveal about water loss and gain
Communities worldwide rely on reservoirs for drinking water, hydroelectric power, irrigation, and more. These critical freshwater resources are affected by seasonal and long-term changes; water levels in reservoirs can dip during hot summer months or due to prolonged drought,
Two-thirds of Americans want quick end to Iran war even if goals unachieved, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
By Costas Pitas March 31 (Reuters) - Two-thirds of Americans believe that the U.S. should work to end its involvement in the Iran war quickly, even if that means not achieving the goals set out by the Trump administration, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. Some 66% of respondents to
Trump Links Biden’s Ukraine Aid to Pentagon’s Iran War Funding Request
With the Pentagon potentially seeking a $200 billion supplemental package to fund the ongoing war with Iran, President Donald Trump defended that figure in part by saying U.S. ammunition "was taken down by giving so much to Ukraine." He then exaggerated the amount of aid to
Targeting tumor supporting cells: Lipid nanoparticles advance CAR T success in pancreatic cancer
Often diagnosed when surgery is no longer an option, pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat and has one of the lowest rates of survival among major malignancies. Like many solid tumors, the most common type of pancreatic cancer, pancreatic ductal
Marine detained in California after explosive round discovered at airport security
A U.S. Marine was detained at Palm Springs International Airport on Monday after authorities said airport security personnel discovered a live explosive round in his checked baggage. The ordnance, later confirmed to be a live 25 mm explosive round, was found by Transportation
Iran puts tech firms on notice in Middle East
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Iran puts tech firms on notice in Middle East Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it plans to target major U.S. technology companies across the Middle East, including Apple, Microsoft and Google, on Wednesday amid
Conductive hydrogel enables electrical and biochemical signal control
Many emerging medical technologies rely on seamless integration between biological systems and electronics. This requires materials that are soft, electrically conductive, and biologically active—properties that have been difficult to combine in a single system. Research teams
Trump to sign order cracking down on mail-in voting fraud
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday that would crack down on mail-in voting across the country. The order will require newly appointed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, aided by the Social Security Administration, to create a list of
Mark Simonson reminisces about when he discovered type...
Mark Simonson reminisces about when he discovered type design . “The idea of coming up with an original alphabet design fired my imagination. And learning that it was possible to design type professionally was a revelation.”
Trump administration shuts down social media accounts tied to Bovino
The Trump administration on Tuesday confirmed that social media accounts tied to former Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino were shut down, after reports indicated he refused to turn them over following his retirement. “Chief Patrol Agent Bovino has retired from federal
Prediction markets face DOJ scrutiny over well-timed bets on Nicolás Maduro capture, Iran strikes: sources
"The action in the prediction markets like the action in any markets is stuff that will be looked at," a source with knowledge of the matter told The Post.
Is Joel McHale Quietly Becoming a Leading Man?
Veteran comic actor Joel McHale took a big swing this year, with a film role that showcased some incredible versatility. He played a doting dad, undercover lover, authority figure and action star all in one. He didn’t get any laughs, and that was the point. Maybe one thing is
Physicist recreates neutron star reaction, reveals how explosive stars forge elements
A Mississippi State physicist has produced a direct laboratory measurement of a key nuclear reaction believed to occur during explosive bursts on neutron stars. These bursts forge heavier elements—the building blocks of planets and life on Earth. The findings appear in The
Anoushka Mirchandani Conjures Ancient Mythological Nature Spirits in Vibrant Oil Paintings
Mirchandani explores mythology and perception through the Southeast Asian mythological tradition of apsaras. 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
US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad
The US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.
‘Scream 8’ in the Works With ‘Poker Face’ Writers Lilla and Nora Zuckerman
Last month's 'Scream 7' set a new record for the slasher franchise, earning more than $220 worldwide.
MAGA Furious as Trump Restores Planned Parenthood Funding
The Trump administration is going to restore funding to Planned Parenthood, and conservatives are not happy. Right-wing media outlet The Daily Wire reported Tuesday that the White House will continue Biden-era grants to the family planning organization for another year, but end
Strikes hit Lebanon as Israel vows to occupy swathe of south after war
Lebanon said Israeli strikes hit near Beirut's main airport road on Tuesday, as the UN Security Council held an urgent meeting after three peacekeepers were killed in the south. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said his country's military would occupy a swathe of southern
Iran executes alleged MEK members in bid to signal wartime control
Iran's execution of four alleged opposition members underscores a wartime strategy of tightening domestic control — leveraging a familiar "enemy" narrative to manage internal dissent and uncertainty.
Anisotropic 2D crystal with hyperbolic localized plasmon resonances unlocks additional degree of freedom
Recent advancements in nanophotonics are moving beyond isotropic noble metals to achieve dynamic and directional control over plasmons. Conventional localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPR) are limited by their isotropic permittivity and geometry-dependent resonance tuning.
