Valve is all over Arm: SteamOS launching for Arm alongside the Steam Frame, new FEX translation layer for x86 and Arm, and Arm games are coming to Steam

Now Arm is Valve's best friend.

French relief as Algeria frees jailed novelist at centre of diplomatic crisis

Almost a year to the day after Boualem Sansal was arrested, the Algerian president grants him a pardon.

Snail genome duplication offers look at evolution in transition

A tiny freshwater snail from New Zealand is giving scientists a glimpse into evolution in motion. University of Iowa biologists have traced the snail's evolutionary history through its genome and discovered that the species recently duplicated all of its genetic material—a

Valve will soon support Android games on Steam

This move lets VR developers quickly bring Android-based VR games to Steam.

Paraguay launches Operation Guaraní Shield against transnational criminal groups

Paraguayan authorities activated this week the first phase of a massive deployment of its Armed Forces along its borders with Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia, launching Operation "Guarani Shield" to contain transnational criminal organizations.

Randomness reveals hidden order in the plant world

In the intricate architecture of plant tissues, beauty often emerges from chaos, according to new research from Cornell researchers. Findings from a recent study show how randomness and growth together create the striking cellular patterns that shape plant organs—and perhaps

House Dems predict major GOP support on bill to release Epstein files

Valve is following the Nintendo hardware playbook with Steam Machine

Outside of Nintendo, hardware that inspires joy and whimsy is rare. But with Valve's new Steam Machine, the comparisons to GameCube abound

Rue Valley review

Narrative time loop RPG Rue Valley fails to do anything with its potent metaphor for depression.

France's National Assembly overwhelmingly votes to suspend controversial pension reform

Some of France's European partners have been watching the political turmoil closely as the country struggles to rein in a budget deficit which has become the largest in the euro zone.

Kim Kardashian’s Skims worth $5B after raising fresh cash to expand retail empire: report

The underwear and shapewear company raised $225 million in its latest fundraising round – hiking its valuation up $1 billion from just two years ago.

Higher methane emissions from warmer lakes and reservoirs may exacerbate worst-case climate scenario

Emissions of the greenhouse gas methane from lakes and reservoirs risk doubling by the end of the century due to climate change, according to a new study from Linköping University, Sweden, and NASA Ames Research Center in the US. This in turn could raise Earth's temperature

First graphene-based solar cells used to power temperature sensors

Researchers at the University of Arkansas and the University of Michigan have reported the first use of ultra-low power temperature sensors using graphene-based solar cells. The test is the first hurdle in developing autonomous sensor systems that draw power from multiple

Michael C. Hall Joins Noomi Rapace in Spy Thriller ‘Stratagem’

The film will be directed by novelist-turned-filmmaker Michael Idov and scripted by Michael and Lily Idov, the writing duo behind the German spy series hit 'Deutschland 89' and the recent Cannes title 'Leto.'

Red lactate biosensor opens the door for simultaneous monitoring of neuronal metabolism and activity

Scientists from Academia Sinica and National Taiwan University, together with international collaborators, have developed a high-performance red fluorescent biosensor for lactate (lactic acid). The new biosensor, named R-eLACCO2, allows researchers to visualize how lactate

How gyro support was added to the new Steam Controller is a 'typical Valve story' involving a passionate employee moving desks

One Valve employee essentially made it happen.

Putin OKs Citi’s sale of Russian banks — to former Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov

The sale by Citi follows similar exits by Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs, Germany's Deutsche Bank, and French financial firm Société Générale.

Trump, allies reach out to Boebert, Mace ahead of possible Epstein vote

President Trump and other administration officials reached out to key Republicans who have signed on to an effort to force a vote on releasing files about Jeffrey Epstein in the hours before the push was set to succeed on Wednesday. CNN reported that Attorney General Pam Bondi,

Trump warns GOP against engaging with Democrats' Epstein 'trap'

President Trump on Wednesday warned Republicans against engaging with the latest round of documents released from the Jeffrey Epstein case, which included emails in which the late sex offender referenced Trump. "The Democrats are trying to bring up the Jeffrey Epstein Hoax

A group of archaeologists has proposed “applying a model of how humans...

A group of archaeologists has proposed “applying a model of how humans expanded to the different islands across the Pacific Ocean during their early migration to glean insights into how humanity should manage our colonization of space ”. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →

Valve’s Steam Machine Could Cost More Than A PS5 Pro

The most important question facing the console is the one Valve isn't ready to answer The post Valve’s Steam Machine Could Cost More Than A PS5 Pro appeared first on Kotaku .

The Internet Reacts To Valve’s New Steam Machine

Valve is bringing Steam back to your TV, and it could be a huge deal The post The Internet Reacts To Valve’s New Steam Machine appeared first on Kotaku .

Significant share of Arctic Ocean's dissolved carbon comes from land, study finds

Climate change and the associated rising temperatures are melting more and more frozen ground in the Arctic. This dissolved matter contains large amounts of organic carbon which is flowing into the central Arctic Ocean.

Leavitt says Trump 'remains in exceptional health' following MRI question

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday that President Trump “remains in exceptional health” following a question about an MRI he underwent last month. “As stated in the memo provided on Oct. 10, President Trump received advanced imaging at Walter Reed

Valve goes all-in on hardware with Steam Machine, Controller, and new VR device

Valve is releasing a new Steam Controller, a console-like Steam PC, and a new VR headset.

Energy fuels geopolitical tensions, but leaders lack the resolve to tackle challenges

The IEA warns of fragile grids, chokepoint minerals and a nuclear revival — while political will is the scarcest fuel.

Hidden Arctic leaks: Natural seepage of oil and gas uncovered off Northeast Greenland

A large research study by an international team of scientists led by Christoph Böttner from Aarhus University shows clear evidence of extensive natural hydrocarbon seepage along the Northeast Greenland margin—one of the least explored continental margins on Earth.

Box Office: ‘Running Man,’ ‘Now You See Me 3’ Vie for No. 1 Over ‘Predator: Badlands’

A box office battle is brewing between Glen Powell’s dystopian thriller “The Running Man” and the heist threequel “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.” Those new releases will compete against last weekend’s champion, Disney’s “Predator: Badlands,” for the No. 1 spot in North

Newsom: Trump administration absence from UN climate negotiations 'doubling down on stupid'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is making his presence known at the United Nations climate summit, slamming the Trump administration for “doubling down on stupid” by missing talks in Belém, Brazil. Newsom, a potential Democratic nominee for president in 2028, is among the top

UTA’s Digital Brand Architects Expands Team With Four Hires

Digital influencer management company Digital Brand Architects (DBA) has hired four new staffers: Allison Hahn, Kylie Frink, Gloria Green and Juliet Noble. All four women come to the UTA-owned firm with “extensive backgrounds in the creator space and will continue to evolve

Ukraine's FM Andriy Sybiha presses G7 for support as Russia targets energy grid

Canada announced more sanctions against Russia on Wednesday and a day earlier, the United Kingdom pledged €14 million in funding for Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Robyn – “Dopamine”

Robyn has been sending us warning shots suggesting the follow-up to 2018's Honey is imminent, and now she's given us what seems to be that new album's lead single. We don't know anything yet about the Swedish alt-pop pioneer's new LP, other than the fact that she's now

Who will pay to rearm Europe? MEPs Schirdewan and Terras face off in The Ring

In our second episode of "The Ring", we debate the highly political topic of Rearming Europe that has become a geopolitical goal of the European Commission

Mass shootings spur local voter turnout but don't sway presidential vote choices, study finds

Mass shootings can spur higher voter turnout in nearby communities, but the effect is highly localized and doesn't appear to change how people vote for president, according to new findings from researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Brennan Center for

D&D returns to the Forgotten Realms with Aabria Iyengar’s brutal one-shot

Tears of Selûne one-shot reintroduces the Forgotten Realms to D&D's 2024 framework.

Bacteriophage characterization provides platform for rational design

From medicine to agriculture and aquaculture, bacteriophages are poised to have a huge global impact. As viruses which target only bacterial cells, they hold promise as an alternative to antibiotics, overcoming increasing issues around antibiotic resistance. However, the size,

Surprising numbers of childfree people emerge in developing countries, defying expectations

A new analysis suggests that some developing countries have unexpectedly large numbers of childfree people; that is, people who have not had children and do not want to in the future. Zachary Neal and Jennifer Neal of Michigan State University, U.S., present these findings in

High rates of antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in raw milk

Raw cow and sheep milk is frequently contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria that could pose a threat to human and animal health, reports a new study led by Tahir Usman of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan, published in the open-access journal PLOS One.

Unique shape of star's explosion revealed just a day after detection

Swift observations with the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) have revealed the explosive death of a star just as the blast was breaking through the star's surface. For the first time, astronomers unveiled the shape of the explosion at its

Valve believes its new Steam Machine could open up a whole new world of SteamOS desktops: 'Put it on, say, something that's running an RX 9070 XT, you would be good to go'

"We're really interested to see what other companies do with the form factor."

UCLA’s MFA in Media Arts Encourages Bold Experimentation

The three-year program provides a rigorous environment for new modes of critical thinking and art making in the context of media and technology.

Robert Aramayo, the Yorkshire Kid Who Found the Heart (and Laughs) in ‘I Swear’

The British actor trades the swords and elves of 'Game of Thrones' and 'The Rings of Power' for real life in Kirk Jones’ drama, embodying Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson in a raw, respectful performance.

Early views of a supernova’s first moments reveal a lopsided blast

Some of the earliest images ever taken in the wake of massive star’s death give astronomers important clues about what triggers a supernova.

A Trip Around Our Surprisingly Psychedelic Planet

Inside Earth’s most hallucinatory ecosystems The post A Trip Around Our Surprisingly Psychedelic Planet appeared first on Nautilus .

Les Films du Losange Unveils First Still of Riley Keough in Albert Serra’s New Movie ‘Out of This World’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Les Films du Losange has unveiled a first-look still of Riley Keough in Albert Serra’s mysterious new film “Out of This World.” Keough leads the cast of Serra’s English language film alongside F. Murray Abraham, Evgenyia Gromova and Liza Yankovskaia. “Out of This World” follows

Against the Pyramids of Giza, Vhils’ Etched Portraits Are Monuments of the Everyday

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Turkish military plane falls from sky over Georgia, killing all 20 aboard

Nineteen bodies have been recovered from the wreckage, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday. The C-130 was flying from Azerbaijan to Turkey.

Heineken UK cuts Foster's alcohol strength to 3.4%

The brewer said the change could lead to cheaper pints.

Warner Records Group Names Gregg Nadel President of A&R

Warner Music veteran Gregg Nadel has been elevated to a senior leadership position at Warner Records Group in the newly created central role of president of A&R. Based in Los Angeles, he reports to Warner Records Group CEO & Co-Chairman Aaron Bay-Schuck. Nadel, who has been

Ben Shapiro warns young people to flee New York City, socialism

Affordability, affordability, affordability — that is the word on everyone’s minds. Democrats performed well in last week’s elections by focusing on this very theme, which encompasses housing availability and inflation and education costs and child care and health care and so