A new paper from researchers at the University of Kansas looks at extreme heat events in the United States, arguing a combination of inadequate data and unclear delineation of responsibility among government agencies leaves the nation unprepared for a hotter climate.
Researchers at Tampere University have recently demonstrated that light can be used to precisely reshape soft materials without mechanical contact. They have developed light-responsive hydrogel thin films that enable programmable surfaces with high sensitivity, rapid response,
April 29 (Reuters) - Israel has begun taking control of aid ships bound for Gaza far from Israeli shores, Israeli army radio cited an Israeli source as saying on Wednesday. The report did not specify the number of vessels involved or their exact location. On April 12, a second
Top Iranian football officials have left Canada before the start of the FIFA Congress because of the behaviour of officials during immigration checks at Toronto's international airport, Iranian media reported Wednesday. The global football body's gathering of member nation
A new "gold standard" for soil analysis and microplastic extraction has been developed at the University of New England (UNE), unlocking vital capabilities to safeguard agricultural soils and protect human health. Led by Ph.D. candidate Nivetha Sivarajah, the research team
Every day, millions of people watch their pet reptiles run, dig, swim or climb up against the walls of their enclosure. Reptile keepers call this "glass surfing," but among scientists, this conduct is typically considered to be a type of repetitive behavior, akin to pacing in
The safety failures that led to the crash and the culture of sexual harassment need to be addressed to make trains safer.
Winners of the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2026 .
Microsoft's Xbox hardware revenue continues to tumble, with the company revealing a 33 percent decline as part of its earnings report released on Wednesday. Even though the rest of Microsoft's consumer-focused division took a dip, the company's cloud and productivity businesses
New research from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, published in Nature Microbiology, reveals that when microbes live together, they can sense one another and actively reduce competition by shifting toward different roles instead of all doing the same thing. It shows that
The new passport design is an audacious escalation of the president’s attempts to tag public resources with his name and likeness.
Two days after an armed man tried to enter the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt cited rhetoric from Democrats that she said is “inspiring violence” against President Donald Trump and other Republicans. But several of
It was Ackman’s second stab at an IPO for the fund. He yanked a similar launch in 2024 after demand fizzled.
An exhibition of his collection finds provisional alliances between artists, rather than reiterating established hierarchies.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on Tuesday adopted new regulations on autonomous vehicles (AVs) to curb public safety issues and keep manufacturers in check. New regulations include expanding "safety and oversight requirements for" all types of AVs, the DMV
Eva Longoria and the team behind Amazon Prime Video’s “The House of the Spirits” will be among the notable multihyphenates, actors, writers and producers who are set to take part in the National Association of Latino Independent Producers’ Diverse Women in Media Forum, set for
A new analysis of experimental data led by the University of Michigan has unveiled insights into why and how plant communities are changing their makeup to survive in warmer temperatures. Thanks to field studies of plant communities in nature, scientists had previously
U.S. companies are reporting on cybersecurity in greater detail, yet stock market reactions remain muted. A new study by the University of Vaasa and Aalto University shows that mandatory cybersecurity disclosure does not prompt reactions from investors or stock analysts.
The follow-up to the 2006 pop culture phenomenon sees Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt return 20 years later to reprise their roles in a new digital age when the film hits theaters Friday.
A new study by University of Maryland chemical physicists demonstrates how to control the nuclear spin of molecular hydrogen (H2) by simply freezing it in dry ice. This new technique, published in the journal Physical Review Letters, could improve energy storage for hydrogen
Jeremy Strong will star in “The Passenger,” a historical escape thriller from Magnus von Horn. FilmNation Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights, excluding German-speaking territories and Poland, to the film. This marks the English-language debut of von Horn, a Swedish and
Google Search queries hit an "all time high" in the first quarter of 2026, according to a statement from CEO Sundar Pichai published as part of Alphabet's earnings on Wednesday. "Our AI investments and full stack approach are lighting up every part of the business," Pichai
Drivers in a handful of states may have noticed pump prices rapidly increase this week. It could impact more states soon.
Players of the physical Pokémon trading card game know Bonsly #71 as Hole Bonsly. The notorious card is gracing TCG Pocket in the Pulsing Aura update.
He transformed found materials and cast-off debris into poetic representations of impermanence, suffused with pathos and humor.
A divided US Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady for a third consecutive meeting, as policymakers grapple with heightened uncertainty linked to the war in the Middle East. The decision is expected to be the last overseen by Chair Jerome Powell.
Many of today's villages and towns in Central Europe trace their origins to settlements that emerged after the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, often on former Roman territory or in the immediate vicinity of the Limes, the former imperial frontier. Since the nineteenth
Researchers Dr. Noushin Mohammadian and Prof. Dr. Omid Fatahi Valilai of Constructor University in Bremen have presented a new strategy that merges social media intelligence, behavioral assessment, and AI-assisted content creation to make environmental campaigns more adaptive,
Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."
Amazon reported its latest quarterly earnings results Wednesday, revealing sales at its cloud business, Amazon Web Services (AWS), were up 28% year over year to $37.6 billion from January to March. Wall Street forecast earnings per share (EPS) of $1.65 on $177.2 billion in
Even as Meta continues make money hand over fist, the tech giant is set to make a large round of layoffs to optimize operations — and as it continues to plow billions into AI projects. Meta, the parent of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, reported revenue of $56.3 billion for
President Trump said Wednesday that in order to end a blockade he imposed in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran would have to "cry uncle" and "give up" though the Iranians have given no indication they intend to do so anytime soon. Trump also called his blockade “genius” without giving
Former Fox News host and New Jersey Superior Court Judge Andrew Napolitano on Wednesday said the indictment against former FBI Director James Comey would likely be tossed out. “I think Comey’s people will move to dismiss it, that it’s protected speech, and I think that motion
There were highly charged scenes as former senior regime official, Atef Najib, appeared before a Damascus court.
Water is fundamental to all life—contaminants are harmful to humans and the environment. Herbicides used in agriculture to control weeds present a particular challenge here. The most widely used herbicide in the world is glyphosate. Experts have differing views on its use. Some
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Did you know The Devil Wears Prada 2 is coming out this Friday? As in, the Friday before Met Gala Monday? The marketing behind the sequel to the 2006 blockbuster is absolutely nuts. Olivia Rodrigo just parodied it for SNL . I just Googled the movie and a pair of animated
Time spent viewing on YouTube, the internet’s most massive video platform, keeps growing at a healthy clip — and with it, YouTube continues to see a double-digit uptick in ad revenue. YouTube generated ad sales of $9.88 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 10.7% year over
Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence
Jewish volunteers won widespread praise Wednesday for their quick action during a stabbing attack in north London, where police have arrested a suspect. They were part of the Shomrim neighbourhood watch group, a 60-strong, non-profit volunteer group set up in northwest London
Designer Kevin Schluter explains the adaptation of Matt Dinniman’s series including the mechanics, humor, and storytelling.
A UCLA-led international research collaboration has unveiled a new technology that may help scientists better understand how small molecules, including many drugs, bind to proteins. The invention works with an existing lab method called photo-crosslinking. The paper is
Anusuyabai Pandekar and her daughter-in-law Mandabai sit facing each other beside a stone grindmill. The mill is still. No grain rests between its stones. No flour gathers at the edges. Instead it sits between them like an object from another time.
Fewer Americans who don’t own a home are expecting to buy a home within the next five years, according to a new poll. In the Gallup poll, 19 percent of the non-homeowner respondents said they believe they are going to purchase a house “in the next five years,” down from 25
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Meryl Streep very nearly didn’t play Miranda Priestly. Speaking on “Today” as part of a group interview with her “The Devil Wears Prada 2” castmates Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, Streep discussed her decision to sign on for the 2006 original. “I knew it was
Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis will leave her post in June, the State Department told The Hill, retiring after a 30-year tenure as a career foreign service officer. State Department spokesperson Tommy Piggot rejected reporting by the Financial Times that Davis,
Péter Magyar meets EU leaders in Brussels, for the first time since his Tisza party won a landslide election.
