China: Video shows mudslide surging through Gyirong port
A flash flood swept through China’s Gyirong port on 26 August after a major disaster struck nearby Nepal. Footage shows mud and debris engulfing the border trade hub.
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Researchers reveal the unique 'tagging' mechanism that guides the sleeping brain in remembering key thoughts
Why do we remember certain moments while forgetting others? Every day, our minds are bombarded with thousands of pieces of information, yet our brains have a limited capacity to consolidate these experiences into lasting memories. This means we need a way to hold on to what is
XY or ZW? Gecko chromosomes reveal evolution's hidden playbook
Why do humans rely on XY chromosomes to determine sex, while birds use ZW—and many reptiles use neither, letting temperature decide instead? Sex determination is remarkably diverse across the animal kingdom. In genotypic sex determination (GSD), sex is encoded in the genome: XX
El Niños have been more intense over the last 40 years than in the previous 1,000 years, coral records reveal
As an El Niño of historic proportions is taking shape in the tropical Pacific, a University of Michigan study has found that El Niño events have become nearly 40% stronger in the last 40 years than they were in the preindustrial era.
Tiny tremors can’t always warn when fracking will trigger a bigger quake
A study of 70,000 earthquakes finds tiny tremors often precede larger fracking-linked quakes, offering a warning to halt fluid injection.
Penn Badgley to Lead ‘Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone’ Series at Amazon
Amazon has greenlit a series adaptation of the Benjamin Stevenson novel “Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone” with Penn Badgley set for the lead role. Academy Award nominee David Hemingson (“The Holdovers,” “Kitchen Confidential”) is attached to adapt the murder mystery
Meet the Vegan Draculas of Australia
New research seeks to confirm the identity of tropical lampreys that don’t have the taste for blood The post Meet the Vegan Draculas of Australia appeared first on Nautilus .
Mali music star Salif Keïta cancels South African concerts over 'xenophobic violence'
He says his decision is "a rejection of hate" rather than a rejection of South Africans.
’80s Downtown NYC Audio Cassette Magazine TELLUS Getting Vinyl Anthology Feat. Sonic Youth, Liquid Liquid, Live Skull, & More
Ever since the 2000s heyday of blogs and MySpace, music journalism has often come embedded with tracks for listening on demand. Before that, there were magazines that included a CD sampler in each issue, like CMJ New Music Monthly . And before that , there was TELLUS . The
CNN Apologizes for Mistakenly Airing Photo of Dolly Parton Impersonator in Report on Late Singer
CNN has apologized to the family of Dolly Parton after the news network incorrectly showed a photo on the air of a Dolly Parton tribute artist instead of the famed country singer herself. On Tuesday evening’s broadcast of CNN’s “Laura Coates Live” in the 11 p.m. ET hour, in a
California manufacturing giants takes jobs out of state in expansion move
Haas is among Ventura County’s largest private-sector employers, with about 1,700 total employees at its Oxnard headquarters.
EU tax: small Chinese parcels plunge 30 to 40%
Since 1 July, the EU has imposed a 3-euro customs duty on parcels under 150 euros. The move is already having an impact: imports, especially from China, have plunged by 30 to 40%.
EU tax: Chinese small parcels plunge 30 to 40%
Since 1 July, the EU has levied a €3 customs duty on parcels worth under €150. The measure is already biting: imports, especially from China, have slumped by 30–40%.
BBC Director-General Matt Brittin Says Its News Service Is ‘A Disinfectant for Misinformation’
Matt Brittin, the new director-general of the BBC, delivered an impressive performance during a charged Q&A at the Edinburgh TV Festival, where he answered questions on topics ranging from AI to budget cuts to the corporation’s ongoing legal battle with Donald Trump. Brittin, a
Will Forte Says Glowing Reviews for ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ “Make It Feel Like You’re Not Crazy,” Admits “I Felt Gaslit For a While”
After being shelved at Warner Bros. three years ago, the Looney Tunes legal comedy co-starring John Cena and Lana Condor is finally coming to theaters.
The Guardian view on the Nepal-Tibet floods: prepare for more climate-linked disasters | Editorial
Medicine, food and other supplies are the urgent priority. But the rising risks from shrinking glaciers must be faced too Thousands of people in Nepal and Tibet are in desperate need of emergency assistance following Wednesday’s disaster. With 360 people confirmed dead, more
Exploring how bumble bee queens coordinate chemical signals
New research by SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Margarita Orlova is providing new insight into how bumblebee queens communicate through chemical signals and how those signals change throughout their lives.
The wisdom of the egg cell: Oocyte epigenetic mark may help prevent excessive placental growth after fertilization
The genome—which contains genes encoded in DNA—acts as the fundamental blueprint of life. But what you might not know is that, in addition to this genetic information, we have something akin to an "instruction manual" for how genes should be handled. This instruction manual is
The Guardian view on energy costs: vulnerable households need help with their bills | Editorial
Soaring prices are plunging struggling families into debt. The government must support them in the short term as it invests in a clean energy future Fuelled by the consequences of Donald Trump’s disastrous war on Iran, household energy debt in Britain is continuing to soar,
Her $1,900 Annuity Check Arrives Every Month. Because It Never Gets a Raise, It Buys 25% Less by 80.
Brittany Snow, Ava Phillippe, Dave Grohl, Alexandra Shipp and More Celeb Photos at Mother Store Opening in Beverly Hills
The blistering heat sweeping Los Angeles on Tuesday night didn’t stop Hollywood from coming out to celebrate the opening of Mother’s first-ever stand-alone store in Beverly Hills. The guest list included a mix of actors, musicians, influencers and fashionistas, including
Magic’s Most Expensive Banned Card Is Officially Coming Back, but There’s a Catch
Mark Rosewater’s Reality Fracture teaser reveals the return of Black Lotus as a token, but what kind of Magic card creates it remains a mystery.
Grand Theft Auto 6 reveal live coverage: breaking down the Netflix 'extended look' event
We're cataloging everything we learn about GTA 6 from the Netflix reveal, as well as reactions from around the internet.
Director of Haugesund Closing Film ‘The Murder of Benjamin’ Says the Infamous Neo-Nazi Killing Was a ‘Wake-Up Call for the Whole Nation’ – But ‘They Are Rising Again’
Norwegian director Ingvild Søderlind says that the 2001 killing of Benjamin Hermansen was a “wake-up call for the whole nation.” Hermansen, a teenager born to a Norwegian mother and a Ghanaian father, was stabbed to death by neo-Nazis. “It was a tragic culmination of a wave of
Watch live: Donald Trump speaks amid tariff battles, signs order for 'Lake America'
President Trump will speak with reporters Thursday as the Trump administration faces scrutiny over the president’s trade war with Canada, looming sanctions on Iran amid the nearly six-month conflict and after Trump paused higher tariffs on ground beef. The president signed an
Josh Kushner may face subpoenas as UEFA weighs criminal case against FIFA boss Gianni Infantino
UEFA asked a federal judge for permission to force Kushner and his venture capital firm to turn over documents and sit for depositions.
Metaphors reveal how a neurosurgeon narrated death while facing terminal cancer
A new study examining death-related conceptual metaphors employed by neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi in his memoir, "When Breath Becomes Air," sheds light on how he depicted death after being diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer at age 36.
Using AI to thwart election misinformation
Election rumors, such as unverified accounts of voter fraud, have run rampant in the U.S. in recent years. Powered by the speed of social media and artificial intelligence (AI), it can be hard for people to know what messages to trust. Now, a team led by Caltech researchers is
Maine Democrat backs Trump’s Canada tariffs: ‘It won't go well for them’
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) doubled down on his support for President Trump’s tariff war with Canada, saying any retaliation stemming from the tariffs “won’t go well” for the neighboring country. “If Canada thinks they’re better off without our goods, I wish them good luck,”
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nvidia, Okta, Hormel, Veeva, HP, Celsius, Best Buy & more
These are some of the stocks posting the largest moves midday.
Johnny Marr – “It’s Time”
Johnny Marr isn't just getting dragged into feuds with Morrissey — he's also getting ready to release his new album The Age Of Everything . He's shared " Spin " and " Ophelia ," and now he's back with "It's Time," which is thankfully not an Imagine Dragons cover. The post
Tame Impala Built Himself A Spaceship
It looked like a spaceship whirring to life. The post Tame Impala Built Himself A Spaceship appeared first on Stereogum .
Matthew McConaughey Starrer ‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ Wins at Haugesund – but the Ship From ‘The Odyssey’ Threatens to Steal the Show
“The Rivals of Amziah King,” “Butterfly” and “Pressure” walked away with prizes at the 54th Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund. The Matthew McConaughey starrer was awarded the Ray of Sunshine Award, given to the film that “excites and spreads the most joy” – much
