New Trump Rule Could Cut Enrollment at Nearly Half of Arts MA Programs
The controversial proposal would measure alumni income to determine whether a program can matriculate students who take out federal loans.
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007 First Light sequels will be 'done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios,' Amazon exec says
IO Interactive self-published 007 First Light, but don't expect that to happen with future releases.
What can the EU's Ukraine diplomacy achieve? MEPs in The Ring
Is Moscow deliberately escalating the war in Ukraine? The increasing number of Russian drone incursions into European airspace has left the EU struggling to come up with a swift response. Is more defense spending the right answer? And what to do with the money?
Water-wave tweezers steer tiny 'surfers' without touching them
Summer brings with it the sight of surfers moving seamlessly across wave crests, with ocean waters carrying them along coastlines. A team of scientists has now created a similar phenomenon—with small objects rather than surfers—that can be controlled by humans rather than by
Antimicrobial peptide naturally found in cows breaks Klebsiella biofilms and kills drug-resistant bacteria
UCF College of Medicine Assistant Professor Renee Fleeman continues to refine a powerful therapy for drug-resistant bacteria that pierces the gooey coating that anchors and protects such germs from the drugs we take to kill them. Her research has found that an antimicrobial
No vigils: Hong Kong’s Victoria Park silent on Tiananmen crackdown anniversary
Since National Security Law went into effect, the government silenced the yearly protest that once drew 180,000.
In Less Than A Day, God Of War Laufey Has Created One Of The Fandom’s Funniest Memes
Kratos and Atreus’ journey is downright serene compared to what Faye is going through
Summer Game Fest is here, so get ready for a lot of, 'Ugh, that game with the cool trailer used AI'
A pile of new game announcements are coming over the next several days, and we can expect a pile of AI disclosures, too.
WiiM expands its whole-home ecosystem with a new soundbar
WiiM, the audio company that's challenged the idea that audiophile-level performance requires a small loan, is expanding its whole-home ecosystem with the WiiM Bar, which releases in July. Much like its other speakers and audio components, the WiiM Bar supports a bunch of
Trump Whips Out Wild Poster to Celebrate Finished Reflecting Pool Reno
If you thought Donald Trump was obsessed with size before, you’ve got to see his latest chart comparing the freshly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool against other, more phallic structures. Trump announced Wednesday that the final coat of protective seal on the
New route to tailor-made diamond nanoparticles holds promise for quantum applications
Nanodiamonds are tiny diamond particles only a few nanometers in size. Because they are chemically highly stable and can host so-called color centers, optically active defects in the crystal lattice, they are considered promising materials for quantum technologies, sensing and
‘Masters of the Stitch: Threaded Stories’ Spotlights Narrative Quilts by Black Americans
'Masters of the Stitch: Threaded Stories' at Claire Oliver Gallery spotlights remarkable narratives in fabric. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article
Susan Boyle & Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos Link Up For Irn-Bru
The Scottish are really celebrating their World Cup win. Belle And Sebastian did so by releasing the victorious anthem " It Only Takes One Lion " yesterday, and now Susan Boyle and Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos have linked up for a triumphant Irn-Bru ad. The post Susan Boyle
Can you go 82-0? “The objective of 82-0 is to...
Can you go 82-0? “The objective of 82-0 is to construct a historical NBA roster capable of achieving a perfect undefeated season.” You get to “draft” 5 players from randomly chosen teams & decades, then that team plays a simulated season.
What To Expect At Xbox’s Big Summer Showcase Event
Will Fallout 3 Remastered be there? Will we see more Blade ?
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Broadcom, CrowdStrike, PVH & more
See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell.
Satellite pix said to show Israel’s overt Gaza territorial goals
Satellite images published Wednesday by Al Jazeera show that Israel, instead of leaving Gaza as required under the ceasefire deal it signed last October, is quietly building dozens of heavily fortified permanent military bases around the entire inner perimeter of the coastal
868-Back makes hacking as cool as '90s Hollywood thought it was
I just had to hack my own brain to get Back.
A novel strategy to predict the phase diagram of nickel-cobalt alloys
Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a new hybrid methodology that combines quantum mechanics and thermodynamic calculations to predict the phase diagram of nickel-cobalt alloys.
We can predict space weather—what if we could also stop it?
The weather on Earth can get pretty messy sometimes. But in space, it can be wild, and the effects can be far-reaching. Solar flares, giant explosions on the sun, can send out streams of energy that block radio communications and fry satellite electronics. Geomagnetic storms,
Stupid in the Land of Oz
We’re not in Kansas anymore, but you knew that The post Stupid in the Land of Oz appeared first on Nautilus .
Rubbish to power: Malaysia’s waste-to-energy push eases landfill strain but raises pollution fears
The first of 18 WTE plants nationwide will tackle growing waste and boost renewable energy capacity.
Cassidy yells for Trump to 'get engaged' on medical debt in Senate speech
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Wednesday yelled for President Trump to “get engaged” on lowering medical debt as prices soar in part due to the expiration of ObamaCare subsidies. In his Wednesday speech on the Senate floor, Cassidy said 60 percent of personal bankruptcies have
Elon Musk’s SpaceX sets $135 price for blockbuster IPO, upending Wall Street convention
The company is aiming to raise $75 billion, the most ever for an IPO, in a deal that would value it at $1.75 trillion.
George Floyd family's attorneys demand apology after Minnesota GOP holds moment of silence for Derek Chauvin
The attorneys who represented George Floyd’s family following his murder in 2020 are demanding a public apology after the Minnesota Republican Party honored Floyd’s convicted killer, former police officer Derek Chauvin, at a convention last weekend. GOP state delegates
How CBS News boss Bari Weiss finally reached her decision to fire Scott Pelley from ‘60 Minutes’
"There's a new sheriff in town," is how someone who deals with Weiss put it.
Columbia professors who backed Gaza protests file antisemitism claim
Jewish Columbia University professors on Tuesday filed a claim with the university about antisemitism they faced while supporting protests in support of the Palestinians in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war. The professors filed the claim with the U.S. Equal Employment
ElevenLabs Partners With Hasbro’s AI Studios to License Transformers, Mr. Potato Head, Clue Characters and More for AI Use
Mr. Potato Head, Optimus Prime and Mr. Monopoly are uniting — in the world of AI. AI audio startup ElevenLabs has partnered with Hasbro to bring a collection of the toy and game company’s suite of characters, including some from Transformers, the board games Monopoly and Clue,
MJ Lenderman Drops Off Zach Bryan Tour
In November, Zach Bryan announced a stadium tour with openers like MJ Lenderman, Dijon, Alabama Shakes, Ben Howard, and more. Today, Lenderman announced he's dropping off the bill. The run kicked off in March, with the indie rocker's shows slated for late July to early
Why Lego isn't making Pokémon minifigs (yet)
Lego's design director tells Polygon how its new Smart Play sets help kids embody the ultimate Pokémon trainer fantasy
Iran uses Lebanon as wedge between Trump and Israel
Iran is using Lebanon as leverage in peace talks with the U.S., exploiting tensions between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government in the process. Trump held two expletive-laden calls with Netanyahu earlier this week, demanding he retreat on
Integrating citizen science with experimental data uncovers how switchgrass adapts flowering by region
In its native habitat, switchgrass flowered earlier when growing farther north. In experiments with diverse genetic samples, it flowered earlier in the south.
Brightness 'gap' in ancient star cluster reveals missing red dwarfs
Scientists from the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, Maryland, sought to study one stellar subject and ended up finding something even more exciting. The team's results published today in Astronomy & Astrophysics.
Sunrise III data release opens rare high-altitude solar views that could sharpen space weather forecasts
Close to 100 scientists from all over Europe, the United States, and Japan are gathering this week at the Institute for Solar Physics (KIS) in Freiburg to present and discuss the first scientific results from the successful third flight of the balloon-borne solar observatory
Protests continue for third day over controversial Trump family-linked resort in Albania
The luxury venture, spanning an abandoned island and a stretch of seafront on the southern coast, has drawn opposition from environmental campaigners and critics of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
3 questions answered by The Hill's Invest in America Summit
The Hill held its second annual Invest in America Summit on Wednesday, as lawmakers, regulators and industry leaders spoke about how the U.S. economy is changing and keeping up with its competitors. Whether it was how artificial intelligence (AI) and President Trump’s tariffs
Conservative think tank alleges widespread ObamaCare enrollment fraud
An influential conservative think tank contends that a quarter of all ObamaCare exchange enrollments were improper, adding more fuel to claims from the Trump administration and GOP lawmakers that the exchanges are rife with fraud. The Paragon Health Institute's report found
Trump Suggests “Never Ever” Taking Down White House UFC Ring
President Trump loves the UFC ring on the White House South Lawn so much that he thinks it could stay there permanently. On his official TikTok account Tuesday, Trump posted a video titled “MAYBE WE’LL NEVER TAKE IT DOWN,” comparing the arena to France’s Eiffel Tower, which was
Lauv Drops Out of Tour With Khalid Citing Mental Health Struggles: ‘Trying to Be Strong’
"I have to be honest with myself and with you: I'm deeply struggling right now," the singer wrote on Tuesday
Dogs respond to human tone without words, hinting at communication older than language
Humans can communicate various instructions to dogs without using actual words—simply by modulating the tone of their voice, a new study from ELTE University's Department of Ethology shows. By repeating the nonsense syllable 'bü' in different intonations, humans successfully
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Finale’s Hallway Scene Took Three Days of Prep and One Day to Shoot
Disney+ series “Daredevil: Born Again” is renowned for its iconic hallway fight sequences, so it’s only fitting that the season concludes with another epic moment. The episode follows Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) as he gets patched up and is running late to Karen Page’s (Deborah
Shia LaBeouf Gets Probation After Pleading Guilty to Battery in New Orleans Bar Fight
Shia LaBeouf pleaded guilty Wednesday to three counts of simple battery and was sentenced to probation for a Mardi Gras brawl in New Orleans. He will be required to attend an alcohol treatment program, Laboeuf’s attorney, Sarah Chervinsky, told the AP. The “Transformers” actor
'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks
Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.
Lost In Random: The Eternal Die is a must-play roguelike before it leaves Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass is about to lose Lost In Random: The Eternal Die, one of the best roguelikes in years. Play it before it goes.
Radical Reclamation at the First-Ever ArtPhilly Festival
Hyperallergic joined the artists and organizers for the opening week of the new city-wide event, featuring over 30 original commissions.
Emilia Clarke on Moving Forward After Suffering Two Brain Hemorrhages: ‘Recovery Is as Important as Survival’
“Game of Thrones” star Emilia Clarke gave a moving speech while being honored at Variety‘s Power of Women London, presented by Lifetime, about surviving two brain hemorrhages in her 20s. Clarke went in depth about surviving the hemorrhages in her cover story last week, but
‘Diddy: The Reckoning’ Director’s Biggest Challenge Was ‘Cutting Through Social Media’ Noise to Get to the Truth
“Get the truth.” That was the simple directive director and executive producer Alexandria Stapleton received from Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson when she started working on “Sean Combs: The Reckoning.” The four-part Netflix documentary traces the allegations of sexual assault,
Geoff Barrow Says Gone Composer Admits To Ripping Off His Devs Score
Some say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but Geoff Barrow definitely wouldn't. The Portishead member was not flattered when he accused the Weeknd and Phantogram of plagiarism over a decade ago, nor when he alleged that Lil Pump sampled him without permission in
Nanomagnets control diamond qubits, pointing to more scalable quantum hardware
Quantum computing, once only a theoretical possibility, promises to deliver faster, more energy-efficient computers—but only if scientists can build and scale the hardware needed to run the machines. New research from Virginia Commonwealth University brings scientists one small
Attribution constraints reveal stronger future intensification of the upper‑level Hadley circulation
The Hadley circulation, a key atmospheric conveyor belt transporting heat and moisture from the tropics to the subtropics, directly influences subtropical aridity, the positions of tropical rainfall belts, and extreme weather risks. However, climate models have long shown
