Highly detailed 3D scans of dense tropical rain forest plots are enabling precise estimates of tree structure, volume and stored carbon, as part of a first-of-its-kind pilot initiative, led by UCL researchers. Published in the journal Earth System Science Data, the finalized
A new AI coach for scientists has been shown to significantly improve the quality of peer reviews, making them clearer and more helpful for authors. Peer review is essential to ensuring the integrity of scientific publications, but many researchers are dissatisfied with the
“I remember walking by a former drug dealer, a former Drug Enforcement Administration agent, a former mobster and a former preacher all sitting around a table together in the prison yard. Surely this was not happening anywhere else in America .”
Biologists have long wondered why caribou are the only deer in the world in which females—like males—have antlers. A study of shed antlers collected from calving grounds in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge provides a new answer. The study is published in the journal Ecology
In bonus footage from “A CNN & Variety Town Hall Event: Timothée Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey,” the two actors discussed how studios have begun catering to people who are using their phones while watching movies or TV shows. “In this day of shorter attention spans and
If you've been following exoplanet research over the last couple of years, you've definitely heard of K2-18b. Located 124 light years away in the constellation Leo, it's attracted a lot of attention as it sits squarely in its red dwarf host star's habitable zone, and
As you read this, the screen is probably flashing over 240 times per second, yet, as a human, you won't notice this flickering light. However, to a fruit fly hovering above your head, the screen would represent a strobe light fit for an Ibiza rave. This is because the way
Oscar-nominated documentary, “The Perfect Neighbor,” will hold special screenings at Stanford University on Feb. 25 and Fordham University School of Law on March 4. Directed by Geeta Gandbhir, “The Perfect Neighbor” tells the story of a minor neighborhood dispute in Florida
When deciding whether to invest in environmental projects, it's important to consider the economic value of any long-term benefits. Whether climate solutions (such as offshore wind power or solar farms) are recognized as valuable or worthless depends very much on which economic
Timothée Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey came together for a one-of-a-kind town hall conversation hosted by Variety and CNN. The program, which aired Feb. 21 on CNN, is now available to stream on Variety‘s YouTube channel, along with bonus footage. “A CNN & Variety Town Hall
JPMorgan, the world's biggest bank by market cap, has the industry's largest annual tech budget at nearly $20 billion, and it has outlined an ambitious AI plan.
Busy Philipps has joined the upcoming CBS drama series “Cupertino” in a series regular role, Variety has learned. Philipps joins the show alongside fellow cast members Mike Colter, Rachel Keller, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Ella Stiller, and Nik Dodani. The logline states that the
After a successful pilot, artists will be paid hundreds of euros weekly over three years.
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) said he will not resign as he faces calls to step down amid allegations that he had an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. “I’m not gonna resign. I work every day for the people of Texas,” Gonzales told CNN on Tuesday afternoon in the
The coolest-looking Star Wars game in years is arriving later this year on consoles and PC
U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco Charles Kushner on Tuesday reached out to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot seeking to resolve tension after missing a meeting with his counterpart, according to The Associated Press. Kushner, the father of President Trump ’s
Democrats are walking into this year’s State of the Union with a real dilemma: How do you oppose Donald Trump without making him the center of your resistance?
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi vowed Tehran will pursue a 'fair and equitable' agreement in Geneva, while U.S. Senator Tom Cotton threatens military action if demands aren't met. Netanyahu praises Trump's support, warning that Iran and its allies remain a regional threat
Prediction market Kalshi is anticipating President Trump will make several references to sports issues during his State of the Union address Tuesday. The oddsmaker is predicting a 93 percent chance Trump says the words "Olympics" or "World Cup" during his speech while "hockey"
Wisconsin schools and teachers are suing their state legislature for more funding, arguing Republican lawmakers are failing in their constitutional duty to fund schools. The lawsuit, filed Monday, argues the Republican-controlled state legislature has not kept up with the
President Trump’s economic moves risk alienating even some of his party’s core voters. Trump is heading into his State of the Union on Tuesday with dismal approval ratings that show a reversal of 2024 gains among independents, young voters and Latinos. Now, new polling signals
“Zootopia 2” introduces Gary De’Snake (voiced by Ke Huy Quan), a reptile whose home and community are destroyed by the evil machinations of the lynx family. His heroic actions — along with those of returning protagonists Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, Variety’s Michael Schneider speaks to “Ted Lasso” and “Shrinking” exec producer Bill Lawrence on the relaunch of “Scrubs” on ABC and Hulu. Lawrence explains how he’s busier than ever in his career — after surviving “a couple of
A team of scientists from around the world has created the first system that can predict when and where extremely powerful solar storms, called superflares, are most likely to happen. These storms can disrupt power grids, communications, and satellites, and even pose dangers to
Irish rockers U2 have released a short documentary directed by Ukrainian filmmaker Ilya Mikhaylus to marking the fourth anniversary of Russia invading his home country. The film is part of the Irish band's "Days of Ash" EP project.
One of the best forms of heat relief is pretty simple: trees. In cities, as studies have documented, more tree cover lowers surface temperatures and heat-related health risks. However, as a new study led by MIT researchers shows, the amount of tree cover varies widely within
Ubisoft is making one of 2025's best strategy games, Anno 117: Pax Romana, free to play this weekend.
Classic city scenes become floral fantasies in this year’s pop-timistic iteration of the park’s iconic annual show.
Why do white liberal Democrats find it so appealing to pretend to be stupid?
WASHINGTON, Feb 24 - The United States on Tuesday issued Russia and cyber-related sanctions against four people and three entities, including some based in Russia and the United Arab Emirates, according to the Treasury Department website.
The Pentagon has threatened to cancel Anthropic’s contract by Friday if the company does not agree to the department’s terms for the use of its AI model, a source familiar confirmed to The Hill on Tuesday. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on
Beta Film has boarded as international distributor on a crime series about the death of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, whose Castle Neuschwanstein inspired Disney’s iconic castle logo. The show is being produced by W&B Television, best known for “Pagan Peak,” “Dark” and “4 Blocks,”
Nancy Guthrie went missing from her Arizona home more than three weeks ago.
Eastern Canada has seen a rise in the number of hurricane- and near-hurricane strength events battering its maritime areas, with particularly violent storms in 2003 (Hurricane Juan), 2019 (Dorian) and 2022 (Fiona). While this seems to be a recent phenomenon, the region has
The parties reached a settlement agreement last week, following the hip-hop group filing a trademark lawsuit in August 2024
Beaver dams are critical to river health and a source of biodiversity. They create wetlands, slow water and improve water quality. They also reduce flood peaks and delay runoff. But beaver dams are often blamed when extreme rainstorms cause flooding—especially when they fail.
The Mexican Embassy in the U.S. said Tuesday the security situation in Mexico has “stabilized,” two days after a prominent cartel leader was killed by the Mexican army. “The security situation has now stabilized following targeted operations in Jalisco,” the embassy wrote on
A study published in Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology reveals a surprising link between cellular aging markers and survival in black-legged kittiwakes (members of the gull family). In the work titled "Who's coming home? Shorter early-life telomeres predict return to the
Pesticides can harm aquatic ecosystems and human health, so scientists need to understand how they move from farm fields into streams. A management tool commonly implemented is riparian buffers—strips of vegetation, like shrubs or grasses, bordering streams—that the U.S.
“Joe vs. Carole” creator Etan Frankel has signed a first-look producing deal with Fox Entertainment Studios. Under the pact, Frankel — whose credits include “Shameless” and “Friday Night Lights” — will develop and produce scripted series across genres. Per a press release,
I Am a 15-year-old Girl. Let Me Show You the Vile Misogyny That Confronts Me on Social Media Every Day. “I frequently feel objectified, dehumanised and disgusted by the hate towards women I see online.”
Border Police officer Yitzhak Sofer was recorded assaulting Palestinian journalist Mustafa Al-Harufand in East Jerusalem in December 2023. Despite the assault crossed the criminal threshold, the Jerusalem Magistrate Court ruled on community service, citing Sofer's
The changes will go into effect later this year instead of next month
Philly-based punk veterans the Menzingers are in between albums right now. Some Of It Was True, their last one, came out in 2023. Since then, there’s been a deluxe edition and a compilation track, and now the Menzingers have a new standalone single. Today, they’ve got a new
Lawyers told Israel's High Court that residents of Arab al-Ramadin al-Janubi face 'conditions of coercion,' as the government pushes a relocation two kilometers away. Villagers say the plan would forcibly uproot them, echoing fears raised in petitions against the enclave's
Dozens of dogs are waiting at San Jose Animal Care & Services shelter for forever homes, but a sad-looking dog named Lumi is not one of them.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Tuesday dismissed criticism against FBI Director Kash Patel for partying in the locker room with the U.S. men’s hockey team following their gold medal win at the Olympics. Jordan brushed off concern when asked by CNN’s Manu Raju whether the House
In “Marty Supreme,” Timothée Chalamet plays the titular character, an underdog who is convinced that table tennis is his ticket to success. Set in 1952, Marty is a hustler working at a shoe store, where he pretends customers’ sizes are out of stock to upsell them on pricier
