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Organic carbon detected in Bright Angel rock formation on Mars
In September 2025, NASA announced that its Perseverance rover had discovered a potential biosignature, which is a substance or structure that might have a biological origin. A new paper, published in Science Advances, unambiguously confirms the detection of organic carbon, the
Plasma approach keeps catalysts working for longer in hydrogen production
Scientists from the University of Manchester have shown how a plasma-based approach, using nonthermal plasma—an electrically energized gas often described as the fourth state of matter—can prevent catalyst deactivation in a key hydrogen production reaction, maintaining stable
Who is the African World Cup goalscorer older than Ronaldo and Messi?
While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them.
Chris Brown Housekeeper Cries on Stand at Dog Mauling Trial: ‘I Will Never Be the Same Again’
Maria Avila broke down in tears as she showed jurors the disfiguring scars from a dog bite attack at the singer's mansion five years ago
At White House, NATO'S Rutte tries to ease tensions with Trump over Iran
By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to calm tensions with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, using a mix of flattery and gentle pushback to argue that examples of allies' reluctance to support the U.S.
The Original Sonic Games Are Back With New Sega Genesis Cartridges That Will Only Cost You $100 A Piece
Gotta spend fast
Synthetic DNA toolkit expands scientists' ability to recognize genetic targets
A new method for recognizing and targeting DNA that dramatically expands the range of genetic sequences scientists can identify has been developed by experts at the University of Portsmouth. Published this week in Nature Communications, the research opens new possibilities for
Environmental DNA reveals impact of climate and humans on global river fish biodiversity
A global analysis of fish biodiversity using environmental DNA (eDNA) reveals how human activity and climate influence biodiversity patterns in river ecosystems. An international research team led by the University of Zurich, Eawag and Yunnan University has found that in warmer
Everyone’s Been Drawing Pterosaur Wings Wrong
Theoretical reconstructions hint at versatile approaches to prehistoric flight The post Everyone’s Been Drawing Pterosaur Wings Wrong appeared first on Nautilus .
Trump eyes AI riches with government stakes
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump eyes AI riches with government stakes President Trump is considering a plan that would give the U.S. government direct stakes in leading AI companies, putting him in unusual alignment with some of his fiercest critics. © AP
Pseudomonads boost crop growth in salty soils across multiple plants, could protect against rising sea levels
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have helped uncover a hidden ally in the fight against one of agriculture's greatest threats—salty soil. Led by Chinese collaborator Dr. Yanfen Zheng, the team's new study shows how naturally occurring soil bacteria can dramatically
Solar blast's magnetic cloud grew by one-fifth en route to Earth, spacecraft reveal
A University of Iowa-led physics team has detailed the extreme expansion of a magnetic cloud that originated from a huge, gaseous explosion on the sun. In a new study, the researchers describe the inflated magnetic cloud as recorded by spacecraft in separate, fortuitous
Now we know how much GTA 6 costs, but can you remember what these other games cost at launch? Take our price tag quiz!
There's always a price.
DOJ warns California over 'Glock Ban'
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday warned California that its “Glock ban” violates the Second Amendment and shared plans to file a federal complaint against the Golden State in court if officials do not cease enforcement of the law. “Californians have the
Charlie Kirk’s legacy is a 30-year sentence for moving zines
Just days after a gunman killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, it became clear that President Donald Trump would use the assassination to fuel a crackdown on free speech. To avenge Kirk's death, the administration vowed to go after so-called "antifa" (otherwise known as
Electron buildup at 2D interface reveals how Janus semiconductors form at room temperature
Researchers at Tohoku University have uncovered the long-standing mystery behind the synthesis of Janus two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors, paving the way for more precise manufacturing of materials used in future electronics and clean energy technologies.
Europe swelters under record-breaking heat wave
Europe struggled to cope with a record-breaking heat wave on Wednesday, with at least 94 million people expected to experience temperatures above 35C, most of them in France and Spain.
GOP fiscal hawks largely unmoved by Hegseth's defense dollars pitch
The Trump administration is struggling to convince GOP lawmakers to back President Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget in addition to tens of billions of dollars to fund the Iran war. Both Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were on Capitol Hill Wednesday to shore up
Tedeschi Trucks Band Were Evacuated at Bonnaroo. They Came Back to Melt Faces
Watch Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks have their interview with Rolling Stone cut short by a lightning storm at the 2026 festival
Microsoft introduces cheaper Surface devices with half the memory
Microsoft just added a cheaper 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop to its lineup. Both models come equipped with 8GB of RAM instead of 16GB, costing $849 for the specced-down Surface Pro and $949 for the Surface Laptop, as spotted earlier by Windows Central. When the
Vance says review underway to see how Turkey can get F-35 fighter jets
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance indicated on Wednesday that a review was under way to see how the United States could sell Turkey F-35 fighter jets given Ankara's 2019 acquisition of Russian S-400 missile defense systems. "Pete and the entire team
Democrats downplay divisions after left wing delivers stunning victories in New York
Democrats on Wednesday largely downplayed any hard feelings a day after a stunning trio of victories by antiestablishment candidates in New York that sent two House incumbents packing. The wins by the three candidates supported by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) had a
GOP hard-liners outline anti-abortion, military funding demands for party-line bill
"We cannot afford to leave any points on the board in reconciliation."
New Trump Tell-All Book Details His Issues With the Ellisons, His Interest in Sydney Sweeney and How Dr. Phil Helped ICE
Dozens of books are sure to result from the staggering events of Donald Trump’s second term, from the president’s unprecedented grip on the media to the spectacle of America’s tech leaders kissing his ring and the constant challenges to civil liberties. One of the first major
Ultrafast X-rays allow researchers to 'watch' how molecules rearrange during a chemical reaction controlled by light
Since the 1980s, researchers have sought to use laser light to control chemical reactions relevant to photochemistry, catalysis and light-responsive materials. But this technique, known as coherent control, has a blind spot: There has been no way to directly see the molecules
JPMorgan Chase unveils $50 billion buyback, Goldman Sachs raises dividend after Fed stress test
The announcements followed the release of the Federal Reserve's annual stress test, which found that all 32 large banks weathered a hypothetical recession.
Whitney Houston’s Estate Refutes Oprah’s Claim That Singer Fell Off Talk Show Stage While High: ‘Inaccurate and Unfair’
The Whitney Houston estate is refuting Oprah Winfrey recalling that the late singer was high and fell off the stage during an appearance on her talk show. “From the 2009 interview on the Oprah Winfrey show, Whitney absolutely fell off stage, but it was during a sound check and
Leonard Cohen Estate Objects to Trump’s Promised Use of ‘Hallelujah’ at Freedom 250 Rally
The Leonard Cohen estate is objecting to President Donald J. Trump’s promised — or threatened — use of the song “Hallelujah” ahead of Wednesday night’s Freedom 250 rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. “The Leonard Cohen Estate has learned that the song ‘Hallelujah’ is
Morrissey Attacks Johnny Marr In Lengthy Screed Over New Smiths Documentary
In 2024, Morrissey complained that he was being erased from the Smiths' origin story, and now he's angry about it again. In a since-deleted Morrissey Central post titled "The Art Of Forgery," the singer said he was not invited to take part in the process of a forthcoming BBC
Tim Sweeney on the future of games, AI, and whether Valve will ever join forces with Epic: 'It's now clear that nobody's going to end up with an absolute monopoly'
The Epic Games CEO discusses his vision for "Team Open," his objections to Steam's AI disclosure requirement, and the huge problems facing AAA game development.
Carlson says 'of course' he doesn't want to run for president
Pundit Tucker Carlson on Tuesday ruled out any plans to launch a bid for the presidency in 2028, days after saying he no longer supports the Republican Party. "Of course, I'm not planning to run for president," he told former "InfoWars" host Alex Jones during an interview
CleanFinder brings browser-based genome editing analysis to labs without coding
Genome editing lets scientists rewrite DNA, the instruction manual inside every living cell, with a precision that was unthinkable a generation ago. Technologies such as CRISPR have made this almost routine, and its uses now reach far beyond medicine, from engineering hardier
Three million years after Lucy walked upright in Africa, the inside story of another landmark journey
There is a special gallery inside the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi where visitors slow down, lower their voices and often fall silent. In front of them, carefully lit and disarmingly small, lies the skeleton of Lucy, the 3.2 million-year-old hominin.
Sony’s New Shovelware Purge Forces Another Game Maker Off The PlayStation Store
Afil Games said that PlayStation will no longer allow the studio to publish games on the platform and will remove its existing library
Gates to Congress: Epstein ‘contemplated blackmailing me’
Billionaire Bill Gates told lawmakers that Jeffrey Epstein may have sought to blackmail him with information about his extramarital affairs, according to a transcript of his closed-door testimony to the House Oversight Committee released Tuesday. “I learned Epstein ha become
Don’t Ask Lari Pittman What His Work Is “About”
The Colombian-American painter discusses his new body of work, the complexity of queerness, and the reprieve of the analog.
Piecing the puzzle of how proteins fit together: Simpler model outperforms leading methods
How the proteins in our bodies bind together to form protein complexes plays a critical role in numerous cell functions—staving off diseases, for instance, or transporting ions across cell membranes. A better understanding of how they bind could lead to new medicines and
Deadly Hantavirus outbreak should end on 2 July, WHO says
The WHO says it will continue working with local authorities to investigate the causes and spread of the outbreak.
A new paper argues Microsoft exaggerated its quantum claims a year ago
A critique published in Nature Wednesday calls the basic technology behind Microsoft's "breakthrough" quantum computing chip the Majorana 1 into question. Microsoft unveiled the chip in February 2025 and said it featured a brand-new technology known as a topological qubit.
Stephen Miller Sends Blatant Dog Whistle After NY Democratic Primary
White House advisor Stephen Miller spent his Wednesday posting racist, anti-immigrant dog whistles on X as he coped with the election sweep for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsed progressive candidates in New York City the night before. “In 2026, half of NYC residents speak a
Percentage saying US too supportive of Israel at all-time high in new poll
The number of American voters who say that the U.S. is being too supportive of Israel is at a high, according to a new poll. In the Quinnipiac University survey, 48 percent of respondents said the U.S. backs Israel too much, 7 percent said the U.S.’s backing of Israel was “not
One-two punch delivered in global operation disrupts cybercrime "assembly line"
"Operation Endgame" simultaneously disrupts two widely used crime tools.
Xbox Just Started Testing A New Game Pass Feature To Deal With One Of Modern Gaming’s Most Annoying Issues
Microsoft wants to cut down on wait times with streaming
Talking edible robot deepens human perception of food culture and ethics
A research group led by Associate Professor Yoshihiro Nakata from the Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering at the University of Electro-Communications, Japan, in collaboration with researchers from Doshisha University and Otemon Gakuin University, has developed an
Image: Roman Telescope arrives at Kennedy Space Center
In this photo from June 21, 2026, NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard NASA's Pegasus barge. After offloading and transportation to the spaceport's Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, Roman will undergo
Andy Warhol Eating a Hamburger
This is a five-minute video of Andy Warhol eating a Burger King hamburger accompanied by Heinz ketchup. The scene is part of a film done by Jorgen Leth called 66 Scenes from America . Leth had his assistant buy some burgers and directly advised him to buy some in halfway
Prime Day 2026: Best Home Theater Deals on Amazon
With Prime Day in full swing, now is the best time to save big on all sorts of categories on Amazon, sitewide, including home theater and entertainment. With savings up to 51% off list prices, Variety rounded up the best deals on home theater gear, like 4K TVs, soundbars,
New consumer advocacy group launches to highlight crypto risks
A new cryptocurrency-focused consumer advocacy group launched Tuesday, aiming to highlight the risks associated with the industry and educate Americans about them. The non-profit known as Crypto Watchdog is hoping to “bring sunlight to what has so far been a not very
Can We Air-Condition Our Way Out of Climate Change?
No. But in the midst of intense heat waves it may be necessary to save lives. The post Can We Air-Condition Our Way Out of Climate Change? appeared first on Nautilus .
