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An ode to the wonky yet wonderful projects of yesteryear, and their modern successors.

With history standards prone to politicization, 'minimalism' approach would benefit U.S. teachers, scholar argues

The practice of states revising standards for how their schools teach history is developing a storied and often contentious history of its own. A University of Kansas scholar has published new research arguing that history standards are prone to overt politicization, and that

Strained liquid crystals steer soliton 'bullets' along two diagonal paths

In physics, some waves behave in a surprising way: instead of spreading out and fading, they hold their shape as they travel at constant speeds. These unusual waves, called solitons, have interested scientists since they were first observed in canals in the 19th century. Today,

Unexpected potential bacterial symbiosis found in fungus that causes angular leaf spot

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected microbial relationship that could help explain differences in the severity of a major disease affecting common beans. The discovery sheds light on how the pathogen evolves and may point to new strategies for breeding disease-resistant

Inzoi Studio head says early access was unavoidable, but he feels kind of bad about it: 'The users are testing it on our behalf, so I always feel sorry for them'

Yeah, that's pretty much how it works.

Turkey says NATO defenses down missile from Iran

Iran has denied shooting at its neighbor, but this is not the first time Iranian missiles have entered Turkish airspace

TLC singer says she 'made a mistake' with Trump donations: 'I am not MAGA'

TLC singer Chilli on Sunday said she “made a mistake” by donating to President Trump and distanced herself from the MAGA movement. “I WANT TO BE CLEAR: I am not MAGA and do not support any of the many policies that are causing great harm to the American people. I made a

Attack on Michigan synagogue was Hezbollah-inspired 'act of terrorism,' FBI says

By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - The FBI said on Monday that an attack on the largest Jewish temple in Michigan earlier this month was an "act of terrorism" inspired by Hezbollah.

Next-generation optical sensor can read photon spin across UV-to-infrared wavelengths

A research team led by Professor Jiwoong Yang of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST has developed next-generation optical sensor technology capable of precisely detecting not only the intensity and wavelength of light but also its rotational direction—the

How plants could betray themselves across the galaxy

Here's a thought experiment. Imagine looking at Earth from a distant star system, armed with a powerful telescope capable of capturing its reflected light. Could you tell the planet was alive? The answer, remarkably, might be yes and the clue would come from the color of the

Can Malaysia afford to keep subsidising fuel amid energy crunch caused by Iran war?

Continuing entrenched petrol subsidies may undermine Putrajaya’s long-term fiscal health but cutting them could provoke significant backlash against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government, say experts.

Raskin rips Patel over reported plan to release decade-old Swalwell files

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Saturday slammed FBI Director Kash Patel for reportedly pushing to release files related to Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) interactions with a suspected Chinese spy. “The FBI is attempting to smear a sitting U.S. Congressman, candidate for

‘Do the math’: Trump hits critical timeline marker as Iran war wages on

The U.S.-Israeli war in Iran hit its one month anniversary on Monday, marking a critical mile marker for the Trump administration amid pressure to wrap the operation. President Trump and his deputies initially suggested the conflict would last four to six weeks following the

Iran denies talks with US but confirms a 'negotiation request'

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Monday that while officials from his country have not negotiated with members of the Trump administration since the U.S.-Israeli war began, the U.S. has submitted a “negotiation request.” “We have had no negotiations

Democrats press Trump admin on prediction markets

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Democrats press Trump on prediction market insider trades More than 40 Democratic lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration to provide guidance

Understanding cell structures: Novel tool enables analysis of the plant actin cytoskeleton

A research team led by Potsdam-based bioinformatician Prof. Dr. Zoran Nikoloski has developed a computational approach and an accompanying tool that enables the detailed analysis and reconstruction of actin filamentous structures in plant cells. The tool, called the Graph of

Trump lifts pause on asylum for some migrants

The Trump administration on Monday said it is renewing processing of asylum applications from some countries, a move that will have limited impact but nonetheless scales back current restrictions. The administration further paused asylum processing by U.S. Citizenship and

OpenAI’s Video Plagiarism App Sora Was Reportedly Losing $1 Million A Day

Ripping off anime was costing the company a ton

Why a potential anti-cancer agent stalled in trials: New enzyme insights may boost yield and purity

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have, for the first time, deciphered key steps in the biosynthetic mechanism of the potential anti-cancer agent fostriecin. The team led by Prof. Dr. Frank Hahn has succeeded in producing all enzymes involved in the process in the

Dozens of deep-sea species discovered as new crustaceans named

Lurking in the depths of the ocean are countless species that have never been seen by humans before. As part of a project to name 1,000 of these unknown animals by 2030, 24 new species of deep-sea crustaceans have been discovered.

Social media firms must better enforce Australia under-16 ban, watchdog says

Regulator eSafety says it has concerns about how Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are complying with the ban.

What to know about partial DHS shutdown as TSA officers start getting paid

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers started getting retroactive paychecks on Monday for the weeks they have worked without pay during the partial 44-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). House Republicans on Friday rejected a bipartisan

Baseball Players Are Using A New Robo-Judge To Instantly Humiliate Umpires And Crowds Love It

Pitchers, batters, and catchers can now challenge strikes and balls in seconds and it's changing the game overnight

Spain closes airspace to US warplanes in Iran operation

Spain won’t allow American aircraft involved in the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran to fly in its airspace, a move likely to further drive a wedge between the two NATO allies. Madrid said March 1 it would not allow Washington to use its air bases for military operations in Iran,

Trump’s FTC Settles With Match Over Nightmare Dating App Case

OkCupid and its parent company, Match Group—which also owns massively popular dating apps like Hinge and Tinder—allegedly shared sensitive user data to a facial recognition software company. President Trump’s Federal Trade Commission is letting them off with a slap on the

New York Times accuses Pentagon of defying press access policy order

The Pentagon has spurned a federal court ruling that blocked its press policy meant to limit journalists’ access to the building, setting up new rules that are just as restrictive, an attorney for The New York Times asserted Monday. The Times claims the Department of Defense

FBI says Michigan synagogue attack was 'Hezbollah-inspired'

The FBI said on Monday that a vehicle-ramming attack at a Michigan synagogue earlier this month was an act of terrorism "inspired" by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. "Based on the evidence gathered to date, we assess this attack to be a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism

Portable unit can quickly detect deadly whale and dolphin diseases

Novel marine mammal health surveillance can now detect deadly diseases in whales and dolphins in oceans, beaches and remote locations, thanks to new research from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. The portable unit delivers results in about an hour, leading to faster

Usha Vance: 'No expectation' to 'see eye to eye on everything' with husband

Usha Vance said there’s “no expectation” in her relationship with Vice President Vance that the two will see “eye to eye” on everything, but she added the second spouses try to maintain an open mind with each other. “I’m not his staffer. I’m not involved in this in any

Musk judge reassigns cases

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Delaware judge hands off Musk cases A Delaware judge has reassigned several cases related to Elon Musk after the tech mogul accused her of bias over a LinkedIn post and called for her recusal. © AP Photo/Susan Walsh Delaware

Brooklyn Museum’s Africa Collection to Get a Brand New Space

The new exhibition space will connect the art and historical legacy of Ancient Egypt and North Africa to that of the rest of the continent.

Project Hail Mary Writer Apologizes For Calling Star Trek Shows ‘Shit’

Andy Weir made an ass of himself on a podcast and is trying to backpedal

Normative messaging bridges the partisan gap in pandemic risk-taking, study shows

People's political persuasions can have a significant influence on their initial response to a global health crisis, according to new research. But while they do tend to respond to guidance issued or followed by their political leaders of choice, the study showed that people's

No dyes, less cell stress: How mid-infrared ultrasound imaging tracks lipids live

A team at Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has developed a new microscopy technique that can distinguish lipid species in living cells—in particular cholesterol and sphingomyelin—and map them without the need for chemical labeling. By combining

Experts fear stranded Baltic Sea whale may not reach the Atlantic

A humpback whale stranded in Germany’s Baltic Sea is showing signs of weakness, raising concerns over whether it can return to the Atlantic. Rescue teams have repeatedly guided the whale off sandbanks near Timmendorfer Strand and Wismar Bay, but it keeps returning to shallow

Emanuel proposes '6 for ’26' Democratic midterm strategy amid 2028 speculation

Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel on Monday outlined six agenda items for Democrats to prioritize in the 2026 midterm elections. The former Chicago mayor and former U.S. ambassador to Japan pitched his “six for ’26” plan in a talk at Saint Anselm College’s New

Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law

The new law, passed on Monday, was pushed hard by the far-right and Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Flaws in Government Tool to ID Noncitizen Voters

Republican Sen. Mike Lee said that he believes there are "at least tens of thousands, probably hundreds of thousands" of noncitizens illegally registered to vote in the U.S., adding that a federal tool used in nearly two dozen states would help identify the number. But the tool

Improved catalyst enhances the conversion of ethanol to hydrogen

Amid the climate crisis and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, hydrogen has emerged as one of the most promising energy sources for the transition to a low-carbon economy. When produced from renewable sources, it can serve as a clean fuel, strategic industrial

Graphene 'leaf tattoo' sensor tracks plant hydration in real time

Is your houseplant thirsty? Are crops getting enough water? Is a forest at high risk of wildfire? Leaf health can answer all these questions, and researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed new technology to measure hydration levels with greater accuracy and

Gold IRA vs. traditional IRA: What's the difference?

Peak's new update gives you the keys to the climb with a suite of custom settings, including the option to turn on 'Grapple Mode (Stupid)'

Spiders will always be turned off in this household.

Stabilized laser components could shrink quantum computers from room- to chip-scale

Scientists in the Riccio College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of California Santa Barbara have demonstrated key laser and ion trap components necessary to help drastically shrink the size of quantum computers, an achievement

Protein complex protects central RNA quality control from disruption

A research team led by Professor Dr. Niels Gehring from the Institute for Genetics has shown that the coordinated interaction of three proteins plays a central role in nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD). NMD is a mechanism in cells that destroys faulty RNA. Together, the

Remember when Mastercard pressured Steam to remove a bunch of NSFW games? The FTC says that's not cool—sort of

The FTC warned Mastercard, PayPal, and others against denying consumers the right to buy what they want, saying that "access to such infrastructure and services is essential for Americans’ participation in everyday commerce."

Another Country Is Helping Iran Target the U.S. Military

More than one major U.S. adversary is assisting Iran. China has been sharing intelligence with Iran since roughly two weeks into the war, a “well-placed,” unidentified source “with knowledge” of the situation told HUMINT’s Sasha Ingber. The military cooperation has been ongoing

Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month police manhunt

The Australian town has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.

Shock, sadness and relief in town at centre of Australia's seven-month manhunt for Dezi Freeman

The Australian town has been in the spotlight since Dezi Freeman shot dead two police officers last year.

Paul Schrader Makes First Comment Following Death of Wife Mary Beth Hurt

The veteran filmmaker paid tribute to his longtime wife with a touching Facebook post: “I’ve looked at this entry over the years and wondered how I'd feel in his place. Now I'm in that place.”