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How microplastics hurt the species that keep our coasts healthy
Walk across a mudflat at low tide and you might notice small, neat mounds of sediment scattered across the surface.
The indie metroidvania that started it all just got a huge update on PC, adding co-op and mod support after 22 years
Cave Story+ becomes Cave Story++.
Unlocking the value of biodiversity in the UK and Ireland
Sequencing the DNA of all complex life in the UK and Ireland could generate up to almost £3 billion for the economy across agriculture, conservation, and research over the next 30 years, according to a new report.
‘The World of the Married’ Director Mo Wan-il Sets Netflix K-Drama ‘The Facade of Love’ With Lee Dong-wook, Jeon So-nee, Jung Yu-mi
Netflix has begun production on “The Facade of Love,” a new Korean drama series starring Lee Dong-wook, Jeon So-nee, Jung Yu-mi, and Lee Jong-won, directed by Mo Wan-il and written by Ha Su-jin. Mo directed “The World of the Married,” the highest-rated drama in Korean cable
‘Baywatch’ Reboot: Erika Eleniak to Reprise Role of Shauni McClain
Another familiar face has joined the “Baywatch” reboot at Fox. Erika Eleniak, who starred in the first two seasons of the show before departing at the beginning of Season 3, will reprise her role as Shauni McClain in a guest starring capacity. A former Baywatch lifeguard,
Oneohtrix Point Never – “Dim Stars”
Last year Oneohtrix Point Never had a productive year with the release of his eleventh studio album, Tranquilizer, and the critically acclaimed Marty Supreme score. Now Daniel Lopatin is back with a new track called “Dim Stars,” as well as an extended version of the
‘The Odyssey’ Stuns CinemaCon With Intense Trojan Horse Attack Footage; Christopher Nolan Says Movie Was an ‘Absolute Nightmare to Film — in All the Right Ways’
The Patron Saint of Movie Theaters has returned to CinemaCon, the exhibition industry’s annual trade show. Christopher Nolan made his way to Las Vegas to talk up “The Odyssey,” his historical drama based on Homer’s Greek epic. Not that he needs to convince exhibitors to
Major fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies
The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch.
Quantum-inspired algorithm solves 268 million-site quasicrystal simulation in a heartbeat
Quantum technologies like quantum computers are built from quantum materials. These types of materials exhibit quantum properties when exposed to the right conditions. Curiously, engineers can also trigger quantum behavior by manipulating a material's structure; for example, by
Kiss’ Paul Stanley Touts New Avatar Spectacular in Vegas as More Interactive ‘Antithesis’ of the Sphere
"We wanted to incorporate the highest of technology but we want to be the center of it," musician says
Blanche backs public hearings with Epstein survivors
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Wednesday that he would support public congressional hearings with victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, less than a week after the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee committed to holding
Gravity follows Newton and Einstein's rules, even at cosmic scales
Gravity, as most people understand it, is the familiar force that pulls a falling apple toward Earth. But for astronomers and theoretical physicists, it is also a vexing invisible architect that guides the shape and evolution of the largest cosmic structures across the universe.
Crowd flow measurements reveal hidden slowdowns and standstills in dense public spaces
How can public spaces remain safe when large crowds move through them? Engineers and researchers who study these environments often rely on physical models borrowed from fluid dynamics—a branch of physics that describes the collective motion of fluids, whose behavior emerges
Trump administration pushes nations to sign ‘trade over aid’ declaration
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it an opportunity to use the U.N. system to “promote America First values,” according to a cable reviewed by The Post.
7 Democrats Vote to Kill Bill Blocking Arms Sales to Israel
Senate Democrats on Wednesday refused to rally behind a joint resolution sponsored by Senator Bernie Sanders to block nearly $660 billion in weapons sales to Israel. Seven Democrats joined every Republican in the Senate to vote against the resolution, which failed by a vote of
Snoop Dogg Lights Up CinemaCon With Surprise Concert to Tease Biopic
Actor Jonathan Daviss also joined the music star onstage to promote the forthcoming Universal film from Craig Brewer.
Taylor Momsen Hospitalized for Spider Bite While on AC/DC Tour — Two Years After a Bat Bit Her on AC/DC Tour
Taylor Momsen was hospitalized on Tuesday after she was bitten by a spider while her band, The Pretty Reckless, was on tour with AC/DC. Momsen took to Instagram to share a photo of her bitten leg. It appeared the bite was on her upper ankle, which resulted in a blotchy rash
YouTube suspends pro-Iran channel posting Lego-style clips mocking Trump
YouTube has terminated a channel belonging to a pro-Iran group producing viral Lego-themed AI videos that ridicule US President Donald Trump, the Google-owned platform said Wednesday, sparking online criticism. Explosive Media, a group of pro-Tehran creators that describes
US announces new sanctions against Iran oil sector
The United States announced Wednesday it is tightening sanctions against Iran's oil industry as Tehran keeps up its closure of the Strait of Hormuz as part of the Mideast war. The new punishment targets oil transport infrastructure by slapping sanctions on more than two dozen
Next-generation CT scanner reveal new details inside 2,300-year-old Egyptian mummy remains
Egyptian mummy remains were examined at Semmelweis University's Medical Imaging Center (OKK). The archaeological finds arriving from the Semmelweis Museum of Medical History, Hungarian National Museum Public Collection Center (MNMKK) were analyzed using the institution's newest
'Interstellar glaciers': NASA's SPHEREx maps vast galactic ice regions
NASA's SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) mission has mapped interstellar ice at an unprecedented scale. Covering regions in our Milky Way galaxy more than 600 light-years across, the ice was found inside giant
The giants of the reef: New citizen science project races to document centennial corals
Coral reefs hide "scientific treasures" that have survived for centuries, yet many of these giant, ancient organisms remain largely unknown to science. A new study published in the journal Nature Conservation introduces "Map the Giants," a pioneering citizen-science initiative
Democrats slam, Republicans defend Vought during testy House hearing: 3 takeaways
White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought on Wednesday sparred with Democrats on the House Budget Committee over spending cuts proposed or enacted by the Trump administration. The annual hearing followed the Trump administration's unveiling of
Where US-Iran talks stand as ceasefire deadline looms
Time is running out on a fragile ceasefire between the U.S., Israel and Iran, increasing pressure on mediators to get both Washington and Tehran back to the table for a second round of talks to end the nearly two-month war. Ahead of the scheduled ceasefire expiration on April
JB food guide: 50-year legacy laksa yong tau foo and addictive fried banana treats in Stulang Laut
In this Makan Kakis series, Mediacorp GOLD 905’s Denise Tan explores a popular stretch of kiosks featuring 50-year-old heritage yong tau foo at Foon Yew Laksa, and Siti Sweet Banana Enterprise's sambal-dipped pisang goreng unique to Johor just minutes from the Causeway.
Georgia Republican says ouster of Gen. George will have 'chilling effect' on military
Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) said during a hearing on Wednesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent ouster of Gen. Randy George, the U.S. Army’s former chief of staff, will have a “chilling effect” on the way the armed services operate. Scott, who praised George as “well
Shakespeare's 'missing' London house mapped with new discovery
The exact location of William Shakespeare's only London property can now be pinpointed to a quiet Blackfriars street, thanks to the discovery of a previously unknown floorplan. The discovery, made by Shakespeare expert Professor Lucy Munro from King's College London, not only
Marine sponge bacterium enzyme reveals a two-part route to make terpenoids
The molecular structure of an enzyme from a marine bacterium with potential industrial uses has been determined by RIKEN researchers. The insights they have gained could help make a range of useful compounds through genetic modification. The research is published in the journal
GOP stops 4th attempt to curtail Trump’s Iran war powers
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story GOP stops 4th attempt to curtail Trump’s Iran war powers Senate Republicans for the fourth time have blocked a resolution to limit President Trump’s
Back to books - Sweden's schools give up digital learning
Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.
Eurosky: Europe aims to rival Big Tech with its own social media ecosystem
A Netherlands-based initiative is offering European users a homegrown alternative to Big Tech's social media offerings.
Windrose developers ask players if they 'happen to know someone at a major ISP' who can help diagnose online co-op issues
"To be completely transparent, we’re still trying to figure out what exactly is going wrong here."
Scarborough: US allies 'very positive' about US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
MS NOW co-host Joe Scarborough on Wednesday said U.S. allies are reacting with a “very positive” attitude to the American blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration effectively closed the strait this week, blocking Iran from choosing which ships are allowed to
Drax claimed record £999m in subsidies for burning trees in 2025, thinktank says
Company has received about £8.7bn in renewable energy subsidies since 2012, despite claims wood pellets are not sourced sustainably The owner of the Drax power plant in North Yorkshire received record subsidies of almost £1bn for burning trees to generate electricity in 2025, a
AI tool maps stable metal oxide catalysts without coding, speeding clean energy searches
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool could make it much easier to discover better materials for clean energy technologies. The system, called StableOx-Cat, helps scientists identify stable metal oxide electrocatalysts—materials that play a key role in processes such as water
‘Copenhagen Test’ Canceled After One Season at Peacock (EXCLUSIVE)
Peacock has canceled “The Copenhagen Test” after just one season, Variety has learned exclusively. The espionage thriller series, which was led by Simu Liu, dropped all eight episodes of its one and only season on Dec. 27, 2025. “The Copenhangen Test” was received mostly
An AI-Generated Val Kilmer Stars in Unsettling ‘As Deep as the Grave’ Trailer
The late actor's likeness appears at different ages throughout the film
Horse urine perfume: why online bargains may be dangerous
Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules.
Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds
The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.
David Zaslav and the tyranny of incentives
The Warner CEO’s payout is a cautionary tale
Electrons crack open organic solar cells, exposing their hidden 3D molecular architecture in a single microscope
How do organic solar cells work on the inside? The answer lies in structures far too small to see—and difficult to access even with advanced techniques. So far, researchers have relied mainly on X-ray methods to understand how molecules are arranged within these materials and
Kennedy Ryan Inks First-Look Deal at Universal Studio Group With ‘Before I Let Go’ Series in the Works at Peacock (EXCLUSIVE)
NY Times bestselling author Kennedy Ryan is taking her popular contemporary romance stories from the page to the screen thanks to a new first-look deal with Universal Studio Group. Under the terms of the agreement, Ryan will develop and produce series for a variety of platforms
Troubled Rock the Country Tour Is Slashing Prices, Losing Jelly Roll at One Stop
"Fuel costs are up and we want to help," the festival wrote to fans. "In response to rising transportation costs, you can enjoy up to 50% off general admission passes to any of 7 small town stops"
Planets need more water to support life than scientists previously thought
Unfortunately for science fiction fans, desert worlds outside our solar system are unlikely to host life, according to new research from the University of Washington. Scientists show that an Earth-sized planet needs at least 20 to 50% of the water in Earth's oceans to maintain
Plants' photosynthetic pathway type and rates of Rubisco dark inhibition may be linked
In efforts to better understand how plant photosynthesis is regulated, scientists are studying how Rubisco activity responds to light. In a new meta-analysis study, a team from the Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) project at Lancaster University have
More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded
A scheme to cut bills for firms that are heavy energy users is being extended to cover an additional 3,000 businesses.
Sending combat troops to exercise, Japan leaves WWII ghosts behind
This year’s US-Philippines Balikatan Exercise provides plenty of evidence Japan is outdistancing the ghosts of World War II and subsequent decades of faux pacifism. Japan is deploying a large, multi-service force to participate in Balikatan. And it is not hiding behind an
Machine learning tool pinpoints optimal locations for tree planting, offering a powerful tool for climate mitigation
Afforestation—establishing forests on previously non-forested land, or where forests have not existed for a long time—is one of the nature-based and cost-effective solutions for climate change mitigation because it offsets carbon emissions through carbon storage and can help
The Genetic Roots of Extreme Morning Sickness
It’s much more than just nausea The post The Genetic Roots of Extreme Morning Sickness appeared first on Nautilus .
