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Glaciers may flow into the ocean more quickly than we think
Models of glacial flow and retreat rely on estimates of glacial ice viscosity, the measure of the ice's resistance to flow. Ice viscosity is dependent on the stress applied to the glacier. Most ice sheet models use a standard equation to model ice flow that includes the
When a key resource disappears: What wood ant networks can teach us
At first glance, the world of ants may seem far removed from our everyday lives. Yet, on closer inspection, they often face surprisingly similar challenges. They live in complex societies where the functioning of a colony relies on tightly organized logistical networks. These
AI-guided electron microscope provides unique glimpse into the world of MXenes
The use of artificial intelligence has enabled researchers at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) to gain a greater understanding of two-dimensional (2D) materials that can be useful for energy storage, water purification, and advanced electronics.
Nicolas Cage Returning for New ‘Longlegs’ Movie With Osgood Perkins
Nicolas Cage and Osgood Perkins are expanding the “Longlegs” universe with a second installment of the new horror movie franchise. Paramount Pictures picked up the rights to the new project after “Longlegs” grossed $128 million for Neon in 2024. Perkins will again write and
Anthropic's Mythos model sparks cybersecurity concerns
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Anthropic's Mythos model sparks cybersecurity concerns The limited release of Anthropic’s new Mythos model is putting Washington officials on high alert after the AI firm’s warning about the model’s security risks sent shockwaves
Former staffer says Swalwell ‘rightfully has no one working for him anymore'
Former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) former chief of staff said in an email that Swalwell “rightfully has no one working for him anymore,” following the California Democrat’s resignation from Congress amid allegations of sexual assault. Swalwell’s resignation took effect at 2
Capitol Police union plans no confidence vote against House side leaders
The union for the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) plans to hold a vote of no confidence for two House side leaders over what they called “job conditions that have exhausted officers” working on that side of the complex. The April 22 vote comes after the union said officers were
Johnson gives Congressional Gold Medal to late Nuremberg prosecutor during Holocaust remembrance ceremony
Ben Ferencz, the youngest person to prosecute Nazi war crimes at the Nuremberg trials, was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) presented the body’s highest civilian honor to Ferencz’s family and friends in a ceremony
FF7’s best quote is also the game’s biggest spoiler
Aerith’s death elevates Final Fantasy 7 from a merely excellent game to an all-timer, and Cloud’s reaction to that moment is key.
Plants growing higher across the Himalaya region as climate warms
A new study led by the University of Exeter examined the alpine "vegetation line" (the upper limit of continuous plants) in six regions across the Himalaya, from Ladakh, India in the far west of the mountain range, to the extreme east in Bhutan. The researchers found that
Smart cable sharing gives quantum computers a big boost
A major obstacle in the development of powerful quantum computers is the growing number of cables required to control a computer as the number of qubits increases. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have now demonstrated that several qubits can share the
US-Indonesia defence ties upgrade: What Jakarta hopes to gain
President Prabowo Subianto may use the defence pact to turn Indonesia's strategic location into leverage without choosing sides.
Joe Biden visits alma mater Syracuse for portrait unveiling
Former President Biden on Tuesday visited Syracuse University, his law school alma mater, for an unveiling of his portrait. “Whatever my legacy may be, I hope it be said that I never stopped striving for the cause of democracy,” Biden, 83, told the audience of more than 500
Greene, Khanna debut unlikely alliance in first joint interview
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Tuesday debuted their unlikely alliance in a CNN interview. Opposing viewpoints have not deterred their professional relationship in seeking justice for victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
DeSantis signals possible redistricting special session delay
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signaled on Tuesday that a special session focused on redistricting expected to kick off Monday could be delayed, but maintained that lawmakers will convene "one way or another." “I have had people say, you know, ‘They still haven't done a budget.
NAACP lawsuit accuses Elon Musk’s xAI of polluting Black neighborhoods near Memphis
Suit alleges the billionaire’s AI company is illegally spewing toxic pollutants from its datacenter in the Memphis area A new lawsuit accuses Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company of illegally spewing toxic pollutants into the Black neighborhoods on the border of
The Week In Games: Pixel-Art Dwarves And The Ghost Of Skull & Bones
A pirate survival sim looks like the game some wanted Ubisoft's ill-fated ship manager to be
Graveyard Keeper earns over $250K after free giveaway
Graveyard Keeper was given away for free to generate buzz for its newly announced sequel. It ended up generating a over $250,000 because of it.
Saltwater is closing in on coastal groundwater, putting billions and food supplies at risk
Coastal groundwater is a key source of drinking water in many regions of the world. However, it is threatened by overabstraction and the potential for salinization. Rising sea levels are further exacerbating the situation. This is demonstrated by a recent study published in
Postal Service union rolls out 'American needs Vote by Mail' ad campaign amid Trump attacks
The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) has rolled out a pro-mail-in voting advertisement following President Trump’s recent attacks on the practice. The ad, titled “America Needs Vote by Mail,” features people in multiple occupations and circumstances, from a flight attendant
Wall Street rakes in record profits — but JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon flags risks
JPMorgan Chase, the country’s largest bank, said its trading desk racked up a record $11.6 billion as clients scrambled to buy and sell investments amid worries about wars, trade tensions and artificial intelligence shaking up industries.
Webb redefines the dividing line between planets and stars
Planets, like those in our solar system, form in a bottom-up process where small bits of rock and ice clump together and grow larger over time. But the heftier the planet, the harder it is to explain its formation that way.
Phospholipid asymmetry helps explain extracellular vesicle surface charge and therapeutic quality
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanoscale lipid bilayer particles secreted by cells that mediate intercellular communication by transporting biomolecules such as proteins and RNA. Among them, exosomes have attracted significant attention for applications in diagnostics and
Guy Fieri Responds to Backlash Over Meeting Tate Brothers at UFC Event: ‘I Do Not Know’ Them ‘Nor Do I Support Them in Any Way’
Food Network star Guy Fieri, facing a social-media backlash over his friendly greeting of controversial “manosphere” influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate at a recent UFC fight, released a statement about the exchange — in which he claimed he doesn’t actually know them and does
More than 20 classic Warhammer and WH40K games just came to Steam, 7 of them for the first time ever
The Warhammer Classics label has some real bangers, and naturally there's a sale to get things rolling.
Authoritarian Megalomaniacs Love Gaudy Buildings
You know who else wanted to construct gaudy buildings in his own image? Here’s Timothy Ryback on Adolf Hitler’s obsession “with adding an expensive new wing to the Reich chancellery”. The new annex, connected to the chancellery by a marble corridor hung with crystal
Here’s Where to Watch 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament Live Online
With the 2025-26 NBA regular season over, the NBA Play-In Tournament begins to see which teams will take the last four spots (the 7-seed and 8-seed east and west, respectively) in the NBA Playoffs. Once in the playoffs, 16 teams (8 in the east and 8 in the west), in total,
A silicon-compatible path toward scalable quantum systems
Beginning in the 1950s, silicon transformed the electronics industry by enabling smaller and faster devices that could be reliably manufactured at scale. More than six decades later, silicon-based semiconductors remain at the heart of many modern technologies, including
A Rare Cloud Jaguar Photographed Slinking Through the Honduran Forest
It’s encouraging evidence that conservation measures matter The post A Rare Cloud Jaguar Photographed Slinking Through the Honduran Forest appeared first on Nautilus .
Hegseth again skipping meeting of group arming Ukraine
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will once again forgo a meeting of roughly 50 countries supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia, a defense official confirmed Tuesday. The Pentagon’s policy chief Elbridge Colby will virtually attend the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG)
Trump DOJ accuses Biden admin of 'weaponization' of abortion clinic law
The Trump administration in a new report Tuesday accused the Biden administration’s Justice Department of using a law historically meant to protect abortion clinics to selectively prosecute anti-abortion protesters. The report from the Justice Department’s “Weaponization
Amazon to spend $11bn on satellite firm in growing Starlink rivalry
Amazon wants to get thousands more satellites into orbit to offer internet and mobile services.
Paranormal Activity 8 director says his reboot is bringing 'big reveals'
With Ian Tuason's directorial debut Undertone now available for home streaming, he's focused on Paranormal Activity 8, releasing in 2027.
Johnson says he told Trump to take down image of president-as-Jesus
“I did ask him to delete it,” the speaker said.
Some lake bacteria survive by slashing half their genome and never looking back
Researchers at the University of Zurich have analyzed the genome of bacteria living in Lake Zurich to conclude that microbes employ two different strategies to colonize new habitats. Some acquire new traits, as expected—but others reduce the size of their genome and lose some
Climate warming may reduce urban vitality
Mobile phone data on 13 million people in Spain—more than a quarter of the population—show that hot days reduce individual mobility, thereby reducing social mixing and making city centers less vibrant. As the climate warms, heat could reshape society, increasing heat-related
Thune says Senate GOP ‘prepared’ to fill potential Supreme Court vacancy
The president is interested in Sen. Ted Cruz as a potential pick
Lena Dunham Recalls Cheating on Jack Antonoff While He Got Close to a ‘Teen Pop Star,’ Explains Jenni Konner Fallout and More — Biggest ‘Famesick’ Revelations
For all the intense backlash Lena Dunham received following her first memoir in 2014, “Not That Kind of Girl,” one might think she would be cautious about the stories she chose to share in her second memoir. But the “Girls” creator didn’t hold back in her long-awaited book,
Disney quietly purges 15 more games from Steam, including Star Wars titles
Valve's PC platform will no longer sell more than a dozen Disney games, most of them based on films, TV shows, and Star Wars properties.
Top NFL reporter resigns after hotel photos with Patriots coach surface
Dianna Russini, a top NFL reporter for The Athletic, resigned from her position at the New York Times-owned company on Tuesday after photos showing her hugging and holding hands with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel were published. Russini, in a letter to Times Executive
Shredded stars reveal how black holes ignite trillion-sun flares
Supermassive black holes are among the most enigmatic objects in the universe. They typically weigh millions or even billions of times the mass of the sun and sit at the centers of most large galaxies. At the heart of the Milky Way lies Sagittarius A*, our galaxy's supermassive
New Swalwell accuser comes forward with allegations of rape, drugging
Another woman came forward on Tuesday to accuse former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) of sexual misconduct violations. Swalwell resigned from Congress and dropped out of California’s gubernatorial race after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct at the end of last
House GOP ramps up pressure on ActBlue
Three Republican committee chairs are seeking additional documents from the platform as part of their probe into whether they accepted foreign donations.
Blanche: Americans should be 'happy' about Trump directives to DOJ
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said Americans should be “happy” about President Trump’s involvement at the Justice Department (DOJ) in a Tuesday interview. "That type of communication from President Trump should make every American happy," Blanche told NBC News. "It
Israel, Lebanon united in liberating Lebanon from Hezbollah, Israeli ambassador to US says
WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - The Lebanese government made it clear during U.S.-brokered talks with Israel that they no longer want to be "occupied" by Hezbollah and that there were conversations about long-term vision for clearly delineated border, Israel's ambassador to
Is a super El Niño imminent, and what could the impacts be?
A planet-warming El Niño climate phase is now developing, and some models predict it could turn out to be the strongest on record
Picky methane-consuming microorganisms prefer carbon monoxide, opening the door to more greenhouse gas release
Research by microbiologists Reinier Egas and Cornelia Welte of Radboud University shows that many methane-consuming microorganisms actually prefer carbon monoxide over methane. When carbon monoxide is present, they consume far less methane. This suggests that in carbon
Hidden damage in stony corals revealed using 3D imaging and AI
Florida's coral reefs are under siege. Since 2014, Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) has spread rapidly across the Florida Reef Tract and Caribbean, killing vast numbers of reef-building corals and leaving behind dead skeletons where once-thriving reefs supported diverse
