Whether you're a home gardener or an industrial farmer, you might be familiar with mulching films—plastic sheets laid over the soil to protect seedlings and promote crop growth. But like many other plastic materials, these films can release damaging microplastics and don't have
Biomedical researchers at Texas A&M University may have discovered a way to stop or even reverse the decline of cellular energy production—a finding that could have revolutionary effects across medicine.
A new pilot study led by researchers from King's College London, the Lambeth Services Users Council and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine reveals that people experiencing homelessness in South London face stigma and discrimination across multiple public and
Who owns the rainforest—and who has the right to use it—might seem like a simple question.
The multi-hyphenate's sixth studio album arrives February 2026
Hilary Duff has announced that her sixth album “Luck…or Something” will be released on Feb. 20 via Atlantic Records. The singer has been teeing up her first record in a decade over the past few months, releasing the project’s first single “Mature” in early November. “I am often
Researchers at Clarkson University have discovered a new way to destroy "forever chemicals," known as PFAS, using only stainless steel ball milling equipment. The method does not need added chemicals, heat, or solvents.
Ozians, rejoicify! The “Wicked: For Good” soundtrack is now available as a soundcard on Yoto, the kids screen-free audio player. Timed with the film’s theatrical release, children can enjoy the music behind the final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz. Featuring
Around the world, girls are challenging gender norms in creative, courageous and often overlooked ways—but the risks are high, a report says.
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA (Reuters) -Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest announced on Friday changes to voting rules to avoid state interference after controversy over Israel's entry this year. The new rules by the European Broadcasting Union discourage governments and
When Old Town High School Math Teacher Kristen Thompson uses TriO—a virtual reality environment developed by researchers at the University of Maine—she envisions a scenario that every teacher dreams about for their students: constant collaboration.
Jordan Firstman has just wrapped production on his feature directorial debut. The internet-born multihyphenate, currently starring in HBO’s just-renewed “I Love L.A.,” will write, direct and star in “Club Kid” from Topic Studios. Set in New York City, the film follows a
Ubisoft is debuting new game experience “Teammates” from the developers behind its 2024 project “Neo NPC,” which the French gaming giant says will show how “generative AI-driven gameplay can shape a new generation of more interactive and engaging games.” The prototype for
The first-time filmmaker behind Serbia's best international feature contender describes shooting his surreal coming-of-ager in a mining town whose inhabitants joined in on the production.
Verve has hired Amanda Lie as an agent on their talent team, Variety has learned exclusively. Lie joins Verve from M88, where she worked as a talent manager since December 2024. Prior to that, she was an agent at CAA for nearly 13 years. “We are thrilled to welcome Amanda Lie
These five early- and mid-career researchers are shaking up what we know about the Arctic, black holes and beyond.
News of the early access release date is expected next week The post Revived Hytale Will Be Priced As ‘Aggressively Low As Possible’ appeared first on Kotaku .
Satellite mega-constellations are quickly becoming the backbone of a number of industries. Cellular communication, GPS, weather monitoring and more are now, at least in part, reliant on the networks of thousands of satellites cruising by in low Earth orbit. But, as these
Scientists at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, have discovered how a gene-regulating protein forms tiny liquid-like droplets inside the cell nucleus (the compartment that stores and manages DNA) to guard against cancer. Their study, published
Social media users on X, Musk’s social media platform, and Bluesky have shared screenshots of some since-deleted posts – including a claim by Grok that Musk “ranks among the top 10 minds in history."
A new study, called the MENCALLHELP2 project, has explored the content, nature and characteristics of call data received by the Men's Aid Ireland national helpline service over one calendar year (2022)
When environmental policymakers are invited to imagine the future together, they don't just think differently, they feel differently, too.
UNC researchers discovered how a key step in cell signaling works by showing exactly how G proteins detach from receptors that many common medicines target.
A Washington State University research team is working to create an artificial cartilage that is similar to natural cartilage with a recipe that can be corrected along the way.
This tiny but mighty speaker offers powerful, room filling sound in a compact build. The post Apple Goes Hard on Beats Pill, Its Most Heavily Discounted Bluetooth Speaker This Black Friday appeared first on Kotaku .
A former British MEP has been sentenced to ten and a half years in prison for taking bribes in exchange for Russia-friendly posturing in the European Parliament. The sentence comes as scrutiny of European lawmakers’ ties to the Kremlin intensifies.
The singer revisited her third LP, adding four more songs and "Tit for Tat"
The internet is very excited about the idea that Valve might announce the long-awaited sequel, and you know what, they should be The post I’m Still Excited For Half-Life 3 And You Should Be, Too appeared first on Kotaku .
Researchers have uncovered how successful chromosome segregation during sexual reproduction is achieved in plants. The discovery, by scientists led by the University of Leicester, could be beneficial for both plant breeding and understanding human fertility.
With a range of up to 500 kilometres, the Taurus missile is considered long-range but so far the current German government, much like its predecessor, has refused to supply them to Ukraine.
November selloff has wiped out more than a fifth of its value and knocked the world’s largest cryptocurrency down to the low-$80,000 range.
12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. Happy Friday! Who’s planning to see Wicked: For Good this weekend?! In today's issue: • Trump hosts Mamdani • White House gives Ukraine new deadline • Johnson, Thune out of sync • DOJ says grand jury reviewed Comey
On the Dopey podcast, the bluegrass musician said he's been digging through his mom's work and setting it to music in the months since her death from an accidental overdose
Vince Gilligan's Pluribus shows a level of respect for queer characters that Wheel of Time and Andor didn't in their own Bury Your Gays plot twists.
Although existing CRISPR-Cas-based imaging methods can target endogenous genomic sequences, their applications are limited by system complexity and sensitivity, particularly when imaging non-repetitive loci, performing multi-locus visualization, or working with primary cells.
They’re referred to only as “the hat-wearers”: an isolated, peaceable community of staunchly traditionalist Christians living on the banks of the Dniester River in western Ukraine, so austerely modest in their principles that they don’t even give themselves a name. Add it to
Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4 triple frame rates with ray tracing enabled. The post Asus Goes Crazy at Black Friday, GeForce RTX 5080 Selling for Less Than Old RTX 4080 appeared first on Kotaku .
Higher yields, greater resilience to climatic changes or diseases—the demands on crop plants are constantly growing. To address these challenges, researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are developing new methods in genetic engineering.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick wants to pair an extension of Obamacare subsidies with new flexibility for health savings accounts.
PUBG: Black Budget was announced in 2023, and that was the last we heard of it until now.
Here’s where my unpopular opinion comes in — Mamdani and Trump are a lot more alike than either of them wants to admit. And that’s exactly why this meeting has real potential.