PlayStation's new strategy is going all in on games for younger players
After years of focusing on mature games, PlayStation is making a big play for younger players again.
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Thousands of paywalled research papers could be freed with this simple fix
Publicly funded research underpins much of daily life, from policy decisions to innovation and public debate. When research remains inaccessible, its value is diminished. Australia has made real progress on open access to research. In 2024, around 59% of papers authored by
Mar-a-Lago: Secret Service erschießt bewaffneten Mann an Trumps Anwesen
Der Secret Service teilte mit, dass der Mann dabei beobachtet wurde, etwas bei sich zu tragen, was "wie eine Schrotflinte und ein Benzinkanister aussah".
BAFTA Film Awards 2026 Red Carpet Arrivals (Updating Live)
The biggest stars from the U.K. and beyond are arriving to the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards in style. The awards ceremony, which is often a key predictor of the Oscars race, is taking place at London’s Royal Festival Hall with “The Traitors” star Alan Cumming on hosting duties. BAFTA
Christopher Sabat looks back on 40 years of Dragon Ball – how did he land his first role?
Discover how Christopher Sabat, Vegeta’s voice, got his start in Dragon Ball and helped shape the 40-year-old franchise
Will I be taxed on my canceled student loan debt?
For many who had the good fortune of having their loans canceled in 2025, they may be wondering what that means for their tax return.
This wild Doom 2 mod that blends World War 1 combat with a vicious holy war just unleashed a gnarly prequel campaign where you assault a mountain riddled with heretics
Butcher's Summit is a prequel to the ambitious total conversion Trench Foot.
How the free market can free NASA from the Space Launch System
The two biggest commercial space companies are stepping up.
6 in 10 disapprove of Trump ahead of State of the Union: Poll
Over half of Americans disapprove of President Trump's performance in office, according to a poll released shortly before delivering his State of the Union address this week. In the Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll, conducted from Feb. 12 to 17, 60 percent of respondents
Quantum reservoir computing peaks at the edge of many-body chaos, study suggests
Reservoir computing is a promising machine learning-based approach for the analysis of data that changes over time, such as weather patterns, recorded speech or stock market trends. Classical reservoir computing techniques are known to perform best at the "edge of chaos," or in
Martian volcanoes could be hiding massive glaciers under a blanket of ash
When we think of ice on Mars, we typically think of the poles, where we can see it visibly through probes and even ground-based telescopes. But the poles are hard to access, and even more so given the restrictions on exploration there due to potential biological contamination.
Three bodies found after fire near Tokyo; children feared among dead
Two elementary school girls and their grandmother in her 60s remain unaccounted for.
Man fatally shot by law enforcement at Trump's Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach
A man was shot and killed by law enforcement personnel at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., early Sunday morning. Secret Service chief of communications Anthony Guglielmi said the man, in early 20s, was killed after "unlawfully entering the secure
2 children among 6 killed in Vietnam boat collision at popular lake site
The passenger boat was carrying families visiting relatives for Tet, Vietnam’s Lunar New Year.
Ex-CIA agent reveals US could attack Iran as early as Monday
John Kiriakou, a former CIA agent, revealed in a conversation with 'Julian Dorey' during a podcast, that based on information he received from one of his former colleagues in the White House, an attack on Iran could happen as soon as Monday or Tuesday.
Larijani takes over Iran's preparations for war, says report
There has been key changes to Iran's management and defence structure in the wake of a possible war with the United States, according to an article by the New York Times.
Virtual Boy review: Nintendo’s new accessory is for the weirdos among us
Nintendo's $99 Virtual Boy VR headset for Switch and Switch 2 is a fascinating look back at the company's history.
In sea urchin and salmon sperm, pH value regulates whether they remain immotile or swim
A study by the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences and the University of Bonn has shown that pH value is crucial for sperm motility in sea urchins and salmon. An increase in pH activates the enzyme adenylyl cyclase (sAC), which produces the messenger substance
Last nuclear weapons limits expired—pushing world toward new arms race
For the first time in more than half a century, there are no binding restraints on the buildup of the largest nuclear forces on Earth. The New START treaty expired on Feb. 5, 2026, ending the last agreed limits on U.S. and Russian nuclear forces.
80% of Spanish apples contain residues of several toxic pesticides at the same time
A study coordinated by PAN Europe across 13 countries has found that 85% of conventionally grown apples tested contained multiple pesticides at the same time. In Spain, the figure stands at 80%. The combined effects of these substances have not yet been officially assessed.
Pecans found to improve cholesterol and boost heart health
A sweeping new scientific review suggests that pecans — America’s native nut — may pack more heart power than many people realize. After analyzing over 20 years of research, scientists found consistent evidence that eating pecans can improve key markers of cardiovascular
'Affront to humanity': Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss
Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
Report: Khamenei forms succession plan as Iran braces for war amid tensions with U.S.
As part of the lessons learned during last year's war with Israel, during which most of the Iranian military's senior command was wiped out, Iran's supreme leader has chosen his replacement and ordered top officials to follow suit
Trump says he’s sending ‘great' US hospital boat to Greenland
President Trump on Saturday said he was sending a “great” U.S. hospital boat to Greenland, a territory of Denmark that the president fixated on in recent months. “Working with the fantastic Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we are going to send a great hospital boat to
At least one person person killed as Russia targets Ukraine with 50 missiles
Explosions which Ukrainian authorities have called a terror attack have killed a 23-year-old police officer and injured 25 people in the western city of Lviv.
Funding approved to reduce cold deaths
Citizens Advice's Warm and Well scheme in North Yorkshire will receive the money over three years.
Experts warn of rapid loss of water in the Baltic Sea: 'A vibrant reef is turning into an underwater wasteland'
At the beginning of February, the water level in the Baltic Sea dropped sharply. Experts tell Euronews it is a result of climate change.
New oxygen gel could prevent amputation in diabetic wound patients
Chronic wounds often spiral out of control because oxygen can’t reach the deepest layers of injured tissue. A new gel developed at UC Riverside delivers a continuous flow of oxygen right where it’s needed most, using a tiny battery-powered system. In high-risk mice, wounds
Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated' amid US military buildup, says Witkoff
Feb 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is curious as to why Iran has not yet "capitulated" and agreed to curb its nuclear programme, as Washington builds up its military capability in the Middle East, Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said. "I don't want to use the
Carefree bachelor or incel: Men are judged for being single, too
Reports of widespread "dating burnout" and a cultural shift toward heteropessimism—a feeling of disappointment or despair at the state of relations between men and women—have caused panic in the media and dating apps.
Science journalism on the ropes worldwide as U.S. aid cuts bite
Federal freezes to foreign assistance are affecting grants for investigative reporters everywhere—but especially in poorer countries
Meet the teen tycoons powering AI start-ups — and making bank off them
They're stressing about raising venture capital and product launches — not who they'll take to prom.
Can the pardon power be saved from its own abusers?
The Pardon Integrity Act, which would grant Congress the power to veto presidential pardons, is intended to address the president's abuse of his pardon powers, but would further politicize the pardon process and potentially remove the people's final fail-safe against an
Minnesota Vikings receiver Moore dies aged 25
The Minnesota Vikings have paid tribute to Rondale Moore after the 25-year-old's death.
Africa: Africa's Regional Blocs Must Prevent a Silent Scramble for Critical Minerals
[allAfrica] A new scramble for Africa is underway. It is not marked by warships or colonial flags, but by battery supply chains, green transition targets, and high-level trade delegations. The race is for lithium, cobalt, graphite, manganese, platinum group metals and rare
More than 100,000 plastic lids complete world's tallest recycled mural in El Salvador
Venezuelan Óscar Olivares is the man behind the world's tallest mural of plastic lids in the Zacamil neighbourhood of San Salvador. The piece is more than 13 metres high and was built with more than 100,000 pieces recycled by the community.
Triceratops had a giant nose that may have cooled its massive head
Triceratops’ massive head may have been doing more than just showing off those famous horns. Using CT scans and 3D reconstructions of fossil skulls, researchers uncovered a surprisingly complex nasal system hidden inside its enormous snout. Instead of being just a supersized
Russian embassy in Seoul displays ‘Victory will be ours’ banner ahead of Ukraine war anniversary
The embassy plans to hold a public event on Feb 25 to mark the anniversary of the invasion.
Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine
Twenty-five people were injured by explosions overnight in what officials are calling a terror attack.
