Ammonia, a key part of nitrogen fertilizers, is central to sustaining global food production. However, its manufacture is also energy intensive: Ammonia production requires 2% of global energy to meet global demand. Approximately 170 million metric tons (50%) of the global
The Asian-Australian monsoon system (A-AuMS) is the world's most typical cross-equatorial coupled monsoon system. On a seasonal timescale, the summer monsoon in one hemisphere is usually linked to the winter monsoon in the other via outflows. However, robust evidence is lacking
Researchers in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources have developed a novel line of bovine embryonic stem cells, which have significant potential for a variety of new innovations, from lab-grown meat to models for human tissue replacement. This work, led by
The Sims 4 Royalty & Legacy Expansion Pack brings opulent items, a new career, and salacious scandals, but is the DLC worth the price?
No natural phenomenon provides a rarer chance to study the secrets of the animal world than a total solar eclipse. This was recently demonstrated by researchers investigating how a total solar eclipse might affect the soundscape of Midwestern United States prairie communities.
Mae Martin has set a first-look deal with Netflix, Variety has learned exclusively. Under the deal, Martin will continue to develop and create TV series for the streaming giant, while the deal also includes a new stand up special. “Over the last seven years I’ve been lucky to
South by Southwest has added a second wave of programming to its 2026 film and TV lineup. Among the titles added is Season 3 of “The Comeback,” the long awaited — and allegedly final, if HBO is to be believed — new installation of Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow’s comedy
Water sampling for eDNA helps us better understand this vulnerable aquatic beast The post How Researchers Are Tracking the Elusive Amazon Manatee appeared first on Nautilus .
Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 - the latest batch of files show.
World Governments Summit in Dubai sees record European turnout as the UAE positions itself as a neutral hub for global dialogue and Gulf-EU ties.
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The Muldoon Logs are so much better than most of the Jurassic World movies The post The Best Jurassic Park Sequel In A Decade Is This Creepy YouTube Series appeared first on Kotaku .
Law enforcement is evaluating the impact of a suspected biolab at a Las Vegas residence. SWAT officers from the Las Vegas Police Department seized “refrigerators with vials containing unknown liquids” from a home linked to a man who was convicted of operating an illegal biolab
"I put that in one of the top five or three shows we’ve ever done," Springsteen says. "It was one of the loveliest performing experiences of my life"
A research team from the Institute of Metal Research (IMR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed an efficient, stable, atomic-scale catalyst for carbon monoxide (CO) oxidation. This advancement offers promising strategies for environmental catalysis and designing
A former editor describes the massive cuts as one of the "darkest days" in the history of the storied newspaper.
Red-fleshed kiwifruit, valued for its high anthocyanin content and associated health benefits, is increasingly threatened by rising temperatures. Global warming severely inhibits anthocyanin accumulation, leading to flesh discoloration and nutrient loss, directly compromising
Eight of the 10 biggest wealth drops so far in 2026 have been among billionaires who built their fortunes in software, according to Bloomberg News.
Groundwater is considered the largest reservoir of liquid freshwater on Earth and a habitat for complex microbial communities that drive essential biogeochemical cycles. Until now, the role of viruses that infect microorganisms in this hidden ecosystem was largely unknown. An
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said he doesn't believe Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell committed a crime while testifying before his panel last year, raising doubts about the Trump administration's probe into the central bank. Scott said Wednesday that
By Aislinn Laing MADRID, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Telegram founder Pavel Durov on Wednesday joined Elon Musk in publicly criticising plans by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to ban social media access for under 16s and to prosecute executives for hate speech on their platforms.
The comments came as planned US-Iran talks appeared in jeopardy after Tehran demanded to move the venue, narrow the agenda and exclude regional partners.
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In this week’s episode of The Ring, MEPs Axel Voss (EPP) and Christel Schaldemose (Socialists) engage in a deep debate over whether or not a ban on social media for under-16's is a good thing.
Catalyst Brands, which owns the license to operate Eddie Bauer stores across North America, is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection.
Bitcoin sank as low as $72,096.20 on Wednesday, marking its second consecutive day breaking below the $73,000 level.
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) is balking at a plan by the Trump administration to establish a new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in his home state, warning that it will hurt the local economy. Wicker says he supports the enforcement of immigration
First lady Melania Trump said on Wednesday she is hoping for progress on her talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to release more Ukrainian children amid the war between the two countries. "I'm working on it, and we are in the process. I hope we have success very soon,"
A single queen in the tropics; large colonies in deserts; workers with uniform morphology in temperate regions; ant social structures vary according to environmental conditions. This is shown, for the first time at a global scale, by research carried out at the Department of
A senior Iranian official said that Tehran is 'fully ready' to hold talks with the United States, but that its missile program was 'off the table.' Axios later reported that the U.S. told Iran that it will not agree to Tehran's demands to change the location and format of talks
Pink noise includes several naturally occurring sounds, such as rainfall, wind and rustling leaves.
There's more bad news in 2026 for the struggling pizza chain.
Darden Restaurants said it will permanently shut down 14 of Bahama Breeze’s 28 restaurants, while converting the remaining locations into other Darden brands.
None of this makes sense to me, but it's sure interesting to watch.
Our personalities affect the regularity of our mental dalliances, new research shows The post Neurotic People Have More Frequent Sexual Fantasies appeared first on Nautilus .
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for California to use its new congressional map that adds up to five Democratic-leaning seats for the midterms, rejecting Republicans’ emergency bid to block it. Supported by the Trump administration, the California GOP has
Kyle Rittenhouse on Tuesday called for U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro to be fired after threatening to jail anyone who brings a gun into the district. “Pirro should be fired. There is NO REASON a U.S. Attorney should take such a blatantly unconstitutional stance,” he
Don Lemon confirmed that he will appear the 2026 On Air Fest podcast conference later this month in Brooklyn, the event’s organizers said. His appearance at the festival will come just weeks after Lemon, the former CNN anchor who is now host of the independent “The Don Lemon
Dogs who scored well on the Wesen test, which is used to analyze a dog's temperament, tended to have lower levels of cortisol, often called the "stress hormone," and higher levels of serotonin, often called the "happiness hormone," according to a study published in the
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Lung cancer tumor cells in mice communicate with the brain, sending signals to deactivate the body’s immune response, a study finds
President Trump can use the U.S. Navy's leverage over Venezuela to secure long-term wins by forging a deal that secures priority access to Venezuelan oil and constrains Venezuela's dealings with America's adversaries, while also providing targeted debt restructuring, currency
Joshua Jackson has been cast in “How to Survive Without Me,” an HBO Max drama pilot from Greg Berlanti and Bash Doran. The official logline for the project reads, “In the wake of matriarch Beverly’s passing, the De Angelis family have begun to drift, unsure how to manage their
Blizzard has big plans for Overwatch in 2026, including a long list of Mythic, Legendary, and shop skins
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday laughed off President Trump's call for Republicans to nationalize U.S. elections in over a dozen states ahead of the November midterm elections. CNN's Kaitlan Collins asked Sanders why he was laughing after a clip played of her exchange
Overwatch Hello Kitty and Friends brings Sanrio character skins like Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, and Keroppi to Blizzard's hero shooter.
Jetpack Cat, a once-canceled flying feline hero, is finally coming to Overwatch in 2026, after nearly 10 years of development.
Blizzard is renaming Overwatch 2 to Overwatch as part of a big push for the game's 10th anniversary. Blizzard execs and game developers explain why.
Blizzard is adding 5 new heroes to Overwatch on Feb. 10, with 5 more planned for 2026 in a big expansion for Overwatch's 10th anniversary.