Wildlife to replace historical characters on banknotes
Nature was the most popular theme among the public, with the new notes designed to deter counterfeiting.
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Submerged bumblebee queens breathe underwater
Submerged bees breathe and use strategies that don’t require oxygen, lab tests show. In nature, that trick could help the bees survive floods.
'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom
The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.
Colman Domingo Responds to Paris Jackson’s Comments on Michael Jackson Biopic: “I Hope That She Eventually Loves the Tribute”
The ‘Euphoria’ actor stars as Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson.
Brendan Greene says AI content is ruining the internet because it's 'a loop, LLMs are scanning this junk, and then that becomes truth… it's like a race to the middle of sh*t'
"How can you trust stuff that says at the bottom you need to fact-check all the answers I'm giving you?"
Australia grants asylum to two more Iranian women soccer players
SYDNEY, March 11 - Australia on Wednesday granted humanitarian visas to two more members of the Iranian women's soccer team who decided to stay in the country due to fears for their safety if they returned home.
Ultrafast computing: Light-driven logic tops 10 terahertz in WS₂
The future for our computers will literally be at the speed of light. Extremely short light pulses can perform ultrafast logical operations: these are the findings of a study recently published in the journal Nature Photonics. The study represents an important step toward
Foraged mushrooms and sea beet featured in British meals in the 16th century. Why not today?
Wild garlic, oyster mushrooms and sea beet were once regularly gathered and eaten as part of meals across the UK. Today, some people have concerns about eating food growing in the woods or hedgerows, but are keen to discuss why—as our research shows.
Two more members of Iran women's football team claim asylum in Australia
Two more members of Iran's visiting women's football team have claimed asylum in Australia after they were branded "traitors" at home over a pre-match protest, the government said Wednesday. One player and one support member sought sanctuary before the side flew out of Sydney
After 2 years in early access, Greedfall: The Dying World still feels unfinished
Spiders' prequel has some things to admire, but it's both overly buggy and frustratingly conservative.
Bassvictim’s New ? EP Rules
In recent years the UK duo Bassvictim have been turning heads for their disconcerting behavior and their extremely likable throwbacks to the electronic pop of the “indie sleaze” era, however you want to define that. Normally, they make extremely catchy, hard-hitting dance-pop
Hybrid synthetic strategy unlocks previously unattainable molecular architectures
The molecular-scale design of materials is one of the major frontiers in modern science. Flat, highly conjugated organic molecules are already used in advanced technologies such as chemical sensors, optoelectronic devices, and energy conversion systems. One of the most
Ohio judge orders Kalshi to follow state betting laws
A federal judge in Ohio ruled Monday that prediction market platform Kalshi must adhere to state regulations on gambling. In denying Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction against state regulators, U.S. District Judge Sarah D. Morrison wrote that the Commodity Exchange
NYC club maestro launches Vegas outpost that can cost up to $50K in initiation fees: ‘Nothing like Zero Bond here’
Located inside the Wynn Las Vegas, it's the first Big Apple-style, members-only club to come to Sin City.
Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC
The head of the world's second biggest shipping firm called for freedom of navigation to be restored.
Bungie is adding more shell skins to Marathon's battle pass after feedback
The season one pass will get three more runner shell styles and a few other goodies.
Which Films Would’ve Won the Best Casting Oscar? 90-Plus Pros Voted. The Winners Are…
A new survey of Casting Society members reveals which Academy Awards contenders prevailed over the past 15 years — if the category had existed.
AI finally tests a century old theory about how cancer begins
Cancer often begins when the genetic instructions that guide our cells become scrambled, allowing cells to grow uncontrollably. Now, scientists at EMBL have developed an AI-powered system called MAGIC that can automatically spot and tag cells showing early signs of chromosomal
New African species confirms evolutionary origin of magic mushrooms
A long-standing debate about the evolutionary origin of the world's most widely cultivated "magic mushroom"—Psilocybe cubensis—may now have been settled by scientists from southern Africa and the United States.
Thermal drones boost detection of entangled seals
New research from Monash University and Phillip Island Nature Parks is using thermal and infrared drone technology to spot marine debris entanglements in Australian fur seals. Entanglement is an escalating threat to marine wildlife such as seals and fur seals with
Copyright Bullying vs. Religious Freedom
The government should not help a religious institution to punish or deter members from inquiring about their faith. Yet, once again , the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society is trying to use flimsy copyright claims to exploit the special legal tools available to copyright
Trump says his bill would ‘guarantee the midterms.’ House Republicans are moving on.
GOP leaders are not leaping to take immediate action on a new version of the SAVE America Act.
Trump admin backs off claims synthetic vitamin could help autism
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump admin backs off claims synthetic vitamin could help autism Despite stating from the Oval Office last year that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would be promoting leucovorin as a
Russian consulate in Iran's Isfahan damaged in strikes, spokeswoman says
March 10 (Reuters) - Russia's consulate in the Iranian city of Isfahan was damaged in shelling earlier this week, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday. An attack on a diplomatic representation was a "blatant violation" of international
Macron to host G7 leaders call on Iran crisis, energy prices
PARIS, March 10 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will convene a call with leaders of the Group of Seven on Wednesday to discuss the Iran crisis and rising energy prices, the French president's office said. The talks come as G7 governments weigh how to respond to a
Final Oscar Predictions: Original Song — ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Is Poised to Make Oscar History, But Don’t Sleep on ‘Sinners’
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
Pentagon says about 140 troops wounded, 8 severely, in war with Iran
The vast majority of the wounded had minor injuries, a Pentagon spokesman said. The toll is higher than previously disclosed.
Oscars 2026: What the Stars Will Eat and Drink at the Governors Ball (PHOTOS)
This year’s Governors Ball, following the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, will offer Wolfgang Puck’s signature menu items like chicken pot pie and Oscar-shaped smoked salmon crackers. However, the evening will feature some new additions, including a sushi and salmon station with
The Comet Is Coming’s Danalogue Announces Debut Solo Album Teleportations: Hear “Far Beyond The Sun”
Danalogue is Dan Leavers, the London-based synth player known for his time in the cosmic experimental jazz band The Comet Is Coming and as one half of the electronic psych jazz duo Soccer96. He’s just announced his debut solo album Teleportations, set for release at the end of
Misty Copeland Says Timothée Chalamet “Wouldn’t Be an Actor” If “It Weren’t for Opera and Ballet”
“There's a reason that the opera and ballet have been around for over 400 years,” the ballerina said.
Rachel Zegler Says ‘Snow White’ Casting Backlash Was ‘Really Confusing’ and ‘I Refuse to Assimilate for Anybody Else’s Comfort’
Rachel Zegler recently opened up to Harper’s Bazaar about the backlash she faced for playing “Snow White” in Disney’s 2025 live-action remake. Because of her Colombian heritage, Zegler faced aggressive pushback from conservative circles, who thought the title role of Snow White
Disney Names Thomas Mazloum Chairman of Disney Experiences, Succeeding Josh D’Amaro
Thomas Mazloum has been named Chairman of Disney Experiences. Mazloum succeeds Josh D’Amaro, who will take over the top job at Disney from current CEO Bob Iger. In his role, Mazloum will lead a diverse portfolio of global businesses including Disney’s theme parks, cruise ships,
Scientists document Europe's first Jurassic lizard trackways in Asturias
The article presenting the research results was published online at the end of February in the journal Ichnos. The study focuses on two trackways (T1 and T2) preserved as convex hyporeliefs on the underside of a Late Jurassic sandstone layer, approximately 152 million years
Language difficulties can hinder young children's social autonomy
When considering the challenges faced by children with developmental language disorder (DLD), it's natural to think of difficulties they have in understanding and using language. What tends to get overlooked, however, is how the disorder impacts how their functioning in society.
Meghan McCain rips Graham's call to send 'children to go possibly die in war'
Conservative commentator Meghan McCain on Tuesday slammed Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) for saying that he is asking parents to send their children to war against Iran. “Nothing like a single, childless, septuagenarian telling American mothers to send their children to go
Hamas and Islamic Jihad caught in a bind between Iran and Gulf states
After receiving support from both Iran and Qatar, Hamas now remains silent, waiting to see how the war unfolds. The organization is worried about the a regime change, which could lead to ending the military and financial support — with potentially far reaching consequences,
Wright deletes post that US helped tanker pass Hormuz
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Wright deletes post that US helped tanker pass Hormuz The U.S. military has not yet escorted any oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday,
Satellite firm extends Middle East image delay to prevent use by US adversaries
By Cassell Bryan-Low and Joey Roulette WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - California-based Planet Labs has expanded restrictions on accessing its imagery of the Middle East to prevent adversaries from using it to attack the U.S. and its allies, a sign of how the expansion of
Iran arrests dozens, including foreign national tied to US and Israel, state media reports
DUBAI, March 10 (Reuters) - Iran has arrested dozens including a foreign national for allegedly spying for the country's "enemies", the Intelligence Ministry said on Tuesday, amid a continued war with the U.S. and Israel. The U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran on
At least six dead in Switzerland bus fire
Police do not yet know the cause of the fire in the western Fribourg canton, which also injured a number of people.
Fresh Israeli strikes hit Lebanon after evacuation warnings
Fresh Israeli strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs and south Lebanon on Tuesday after the Israeli army warned people to evacuate, with Lebanese authorities saying nearly 760,000 people had been registered as displaced. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last week when
‘One Piece’ Star Charithra Chandran on Miss Wednesday’s Big Twist, Battle Ahead in Season 3
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers through the end of “One Piece” Season 2, now streaming on Netflix. The Going Merry will be a little more crowded in Netflix’s “One Piece” Season 3, as the Straw Hat pirates have taken aboard two new crew members by the Season 2
R.I.P Van Allen Space Probe A, Set to Crash Tonight
“The Van Allen Probes rewrote the textbook on radiation belt physics” The post R.I.P Van Allen Space Probe A, Set to Crash Tonight appeared first on Nautilus .
Mullin support for Trump immigration policies under microscope with DHS nomination
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) has teased changes in the operations at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), though the close ally of President Trump has largely backed the White House’s immigration moves. Mullin would take over DHS amid heightened scrutiny over its
The Whitney Biennial Is Here
Our first impressions, Chinatown storefront art, and things to do on a glorious spring day.
Paramount’s David Ellison Addresses Warner Bros. Execs at Town Hall: CEO Says ‘Turbulent’ Deal Process Is ‘Now Behind Us,’ Praises HBO as ‘Gold Standard’ in TV
David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, made his first formal appearance in front of Warner Bros. Discovery’s senior ranks Tuesday, talking about Paramount’s pending $111 billion deal for WBD and taking about a dozen questions from the assemblage. The meeting kicked off with
Israeli diplomat: 'For us, nothing changed' with new Iran leader
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon on Monday said that the selection of Iran’s new leader doesn’t change anything in regards to diplomatic relations between the countries. “Let me be clear, changing the man at the top does not change the regime. It is the same
Marathon ignores extraction shooter 'rules' and is better for it
By stripping away the mile-long checklist, Bungie makes every Marathon match about the fights.
