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Plastic upcycling method turns food packaging into faster-degrading materials
Scientists have discovered a way to convert widely used plastics into new materials with distinct properties that degrade more rapidly. Applying this new process to upcycle existing plastics—such as those used for food packaging and in 3D printing—could contribute to tackling
Q&A: The Alps are crumbling, and permafrost is not playing the role many assumed
From the Kleines Nesthorn to Pizzo Cengalo, the Alps appear to be crumbling. Permafrost researcher Robert Kenner has penned a summary explaining the role that thawing permafrost and melting glaciers play—or don't play—in this process.
BP rocked by another scandal as Chairman Albert Manifold ousted after less than a year over bullying accusations
Sources alleged Manifold's aggressive and unacceptable behavior towards colleagues.
Janel Parrish, Leslie David Baker, Erinn Hayes to Star in Dark Comedy ‘Stockholm Squad’ (Exclusive)
Writer-director Alec Bewkes' feature recently wrapped production and focuses on six kidnapped strangers.
North Korea tests mix of enhanced ballistic, cruise missiles and artillery rockets, KCNA says
SEOUL, May 27 - North Korea has tested a mix of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets and precision cruise missiles designed for modern warfare with enhanced combat application under leader Kim Jong Un's supervision, KCNA state news agency said on Wednesday.
LISTEN: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and a Magnificent ‘Obsession’ Drive the Box Office
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our box office segment, Variety‘s Rebecca Rubin carefully measures the turnout over the Memorial Day weekend holiday for Disney’s “The Mandalorian and Grogu.” It was a big test for Disney and Lucasfilm and the strength of the
The Memo: Trump and allies seek to spin Iran deal amid hazy details
A fierce battle is underway to shape public perceptions of a deal to end the war in Iran — even though no such agreement has been arrived at and progress toward it was called into question by fresh U.S. attacks on southern Iran on Monday. Despite those strikes, serious
15 years later, the Steam dev behind a failed Minecraft killer won't give up
The internet hyped Cube World to be the ultimate game, but Picroma developer Wollay has never been able to pull the game past alpha.
Marathon Goes Full Survival Horror Mode In New Nightfall Trailer And I Can’t Believe I’m About To Get Sucked In All Over Again
Season 2 is turning the whole game upside down with one simple change
Researchers want to clear the air on traffic pollution in Tampa
If you live near an interstate or busy roadway in Tampa, you can literally wipe the grime from auto exhaust off your windows. Imagine breathing all that stuff into your lungs. Such pollution is a serious issue as traffic continues to grow and researchers at USF's College of
Ancient dust points to retreat of West Antarctic Ice Sheet during last warm period
Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf and the West Antarctic Ice Sheet may have been far smaller during one of Earth's most recent warm periods, according to a new study that traced the origin of ancient dust preserved in Antarctic ice. Previous modeling studies suggest that the melting
Hassett's bold prediction
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Hassett: Energy prices will drop ‘like nothing you’ve ever seen before’ National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said energy prices are going to fall at
DOE eyes using plutonium in nuclear fuel
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story DOE eyes using plutonium for nuclear power The Energy Department may allow up to five companies to use its surplus plutonium, which has historically been used in nuclear warheads, as fuel. © Ted Shaffrey,
‘Backrooms’ Star Mark Duplass Slams Rumor That Kane Parsons Didn’t Actually Direct Horror Movie: ‘Kane Was 100% in Control’
“Backrooms” star Mark Duplass took to X on Tuesday to defend Kane Parsons from rumors that the 20-year-old filmmaker didn’t actually direct the upcoming horror film. Responding to an X user who claimed Parsons “absolutely didn’t direct” A24’s “Backrooms,” Duplass wrote, “Hmmm,
House NDAA draft would limit Trump's troop cuts, battleship plans
A major defense policy bill released by House Republicans Tuesday looks to maintain limits on how many U.S. troops can be moved from Europe and South Korea and bars construction of the first “Trump-class” battleship until the Navy can prove it has the technology to make it. The
Consumer confidence slips for first time in months
U.S. consumer confidence in May saw its first drop after three months of gains as Americans grapple with rising prices and inflation, both driven up by the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran, the monthly consumer confidence index report said Tuesday. Confidence dipped 0.7 points to
Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government plans
Campaigners welcome the move but say passengers are mostly worried about train fares and delays.
UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant
WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday condemned the attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant in the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement, adding that theattack constituted a violation of international law. The council did not attribute
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Israeli strikes kill 31 in south Lebanon as Israel expands ground operations
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed 31 people on Tuesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, as Israel said it was intensifying attacks despite a truce in its war with Hezbollah. The Iran-backed group meanwhile said it faced Israeli troops entering the southern town of
Discovery of furtivovirus advances understanding of giant virus evolution
In evolutionary biology, all life on Earth is theoretically part of a single phylogenetic tree, indicating common ancestry. This model suggests that every living organism can be traced back to a distant common ancestor. However, viruses—which are not made of cells, but consist
Beyond Anglo‑Saxons, Celts and Vikings: DNA uncovers a dynamic history of migration to Britain
Each of us tells a story about who we are, often tracing our identity back through an imagined line of ancestors. Though identity is fundamentally cultural, we tend to anchor it in biology—in the idea of a stable genetic inheritance passed down through generations.
Signs emerge on how APEC host China could handle Taiwan’s participation, but hardest test is yet to come
China kept the Taiwan issue largely out of sight during last week’s APEC meeting in Suzhou, but analysts say the leader’s summit in Shenzhen this November could prove harder to manage.
See the Stunning Images Psyche Beamed Back From Mars
The spacecraft took a much-need detour en route to the asteroid of the same name The post See the Stunning Images Psyche Beamed Back From Mars appeared first on Nautilus .
10 hours and 1 surgeon: The quiet hero of Indonesia’s train crash tragedy
He was supposed to head home after a night out with his family but Muhammad Iqbal El Mubarak ended up coordinating efforts to save the lives of those trapped in a devastating train accident.
Trump Re-Erects Monument of Enslaver Removed in 2020
The statue of Caesar Rodney, a signer of the Declaration of Independence who enslaved at least 200 people, is now on display in DC's Freedom Plaza.
Sony’s Live-Service Purge Comes Full Circle As It Announces Destruction AllStars Shutdown Five Years Later
The PS5 launch-year exclusive is the latest first-party online game to get nuked
My Son’s Math Homework Is Essentially Just Pokémon ....
My Son’s Math Homework Is Essentially Just Pokémon . “As I watched my son play Prodigy, it became clear there wasn’t much learning happening. In about 10 minutes of gameplay, he spent less than 30 seconds answering math questions.”
Cam’ron, J. Cole Settle Lawsuit Over Unpaid Royalties and Broken Promises
The pair reached a deal after the Dipset rapper claimed Cole stiffed him on money related to "Ready '24" and declined to collaborate a song or appear on his podcast
Seoul’s blind spot, Beijing’s red line
On April 10, 2026, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung sparked controversy by sharing a social media video that compared wartime killings to the Holocaust and alleged that Israeli forces had tortured, and thrown from a rooftop, a Palestinian. Because the incident had occurred
Cornelius – “Aeons” (Feat. Sean Ono Lennon)
Cornelius, the eclectic Japanese musician/producer/composer born Keigo Oyamada, has a new album on the way. Refractions features Shintaro Sakamoto, Arto Lindsay, Bid from the Monochrome Set, and — on today’s new single “Aeons,” Sean Ono Lennon, whose father John participated in
Supply chain crises increase banks' credit risks by 70%, modeling study finds
Mutual credit relations between banks can destabilize the financial system, as the 2007-08 crisis laid bare. Researchers at the Complexity Science Hub have developed a new model showing that supply chain disruptions sharply exacerbate this systemic risk.
New fossil salamander species related to the famous axolotl is discovered in Mexico
The Mexican axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is famous because adults look like overgrown babies, or tadpoles, retaining juvenile features as adults and capable of remarkable regeneration of lost limbs or tails. New studies at the National Autonomous University of Mexico have
US-Iran tensions rise, putting peace talks at risk
Tensions are rising between Washington and Tehran, putting an emerging peace plan that would have opened the Strait of Hormuz and offered relief to skyrocketing oil and gas prices at risk. The U.S. struck southern Iran late Monday amid a clamor over negotiations for a framework
Billy Joel’s Madison Square Garden Concert Film Sets Blu-ray Release
Billy Joel’s Madison Square Garden concert special is getting a physical release. “Billy Joel: The 100th: Live at Madison Square Garden — The Complete Concert” is now available for pre-order on Blu-ray, with the release set for May 29. The one-disc release is listed at $24.98
Home Front Command to send pre-alerts for rockets, missiles launched from Lebanon
Advance warnings, distributed through the Home Front Command app and emergency platforms when 'operational conditions allow,' will give residents between a few seconds and two minutes to prepare before sirens sound
Remedy's new CEO thinks cross-media deals will help its games sell more, and for once I think I agree
It's a lot of business talk, but that doesn't necessarily make it wrong.
Walmart issues nationwide recall for Blackstone parmesan ranch seasoning over fatal infection risk
The affected ingredient was supplied to a third-party manufacturer and later used in Blackstone’s Parmesan Ranch seasoning, according to the FDA.
This Pope Weighed in on Modern Tech as Media Forever Changed
Pope Leo wasn’t the first Holy Father to opine about the promise and peril of an emerging technology The post This Pope Weighed in on Modern Tech as Media Forever Changed appeared first on Nautilus .
Trump Admits More White South African Refugees in Made-Up “Emergency”
President Trump is raising the U.S. refugee admission limit by 10,000 people—but only for white South Africans. A signed presidential determination from May 21 obtained by Reuters declared that the U.S. will be giving white South Africans, who are mostly still benefiting from
The AI IPO race
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Tech titans face off in new front of AI race — IPOs Three of the world’s leading AI companies are racing to go public, opening yet another front in the high-stakes competition over the technology. © Adobe Stock SpaceX, OpenAI and
Energy Department takes steps toward allowing plutonium, historically used in weapons, in nuclear fuel
The Energy Department may allow up to five companies to use its surplus plutonium — which it has historically been used in nuclear warheads — as fuel. The department has selected the firms for “advanced negotiations regarding the potential allocation of surplus plutonium
More License Plate Reader Mission Creep: School Residency Verification, Background Checks, and Noise Complaints
An EFF analysis of millions of searches of Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) data by police has uncovered a troubling pattern: in the absence of a warrant requirement to search ALPR databases, law enforcement agencies have moved beyond specific investigations
Carney: Alberta independence vote 'dangerous bluff'
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney took a swing at an upcoming vote on Alberta’s independence, calling it a “dangerous bluff.” “In these separation issues, it is often advanced that, ‘Vote for this and it's a free option,’ ‘Vote for this and we will strengthen your — our hand
US journalist charged with acting as Chinese agent
An American journalist and author is facing federal charges after being accused of working as an agent for the Chinese government for the past at least seven years. Thomas Weir Pauken II, the son of former Texas Workforce Commission Chair Thomas Pauken (R), was arrested in
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sets Criterion Blu-ray Release
“KPop Demon Hunters” is getting the Criterion treatment. Netflix’s breakout musical fantasy film will get a special Blu-ray release from the prestige home entertainment label on Dec. 31, with pre-orders available now. Retail listings currently show the film available in Blu-ray
Data-driven model captures dynamics of turbulence at scale
Whether the dust borne on the violent winds of a tornado or the sugar grains in a swirled cup of coffee, the behavior of particles carried along in turbulence is subject to some similarities—all of them difficult to predict at scale. As described in a recent publication in the
How natural selection helps design antennas, cancer treatments and adhesives
NASA had a big—and little—problem. For a small satellite, the agency needed a tiny antenna, with very specific communication capabilities and very strict limits on size and weight. The agency gave the problem to a design team adept at simulating the way natural selection
Exiled leader vows to return to Venezuela, run for president
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado on Saturday said she plans to return to Venezuela before the end of 2026 and run for president again. Speaking at a gathering of fellow Venezuelan opposition leaders in Panama, Machado said the opposition remains committed to a