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Beyond Mendel: Researchers call for a new understanding of genetics
For more than a century, Mendelian genetics has shaped how we think about inheritance: one gene, one trait. It is a model that still echoes through textbooks—and one that is increasingly reaching its limits. In a perspective article published in the journal Genetics, an
Current levels of violence, harassment should classify Canadian schools as hazardous workplaces, says report
Violence and harassment in Canadian schools have reached such crisis levels that these public institutions should be categorized as hazardous workplaces, says a national report conducted by researchers in the School of Psychology and the Department of Criminology at the
University of North Texas Students Withdraw Thesis Shows, Citing Censorship
It’s one of multiple actions in solidarity with artist Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez, whose exhibition of works critical of ICE violence was abruptly shuttered.
Steven Soderbergh Calls Disney “Insane” for Scrapping Ben Solo Star Wars Movie
The director says he wasted two-and-a-half years on 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' that Disney brass axed for a frustrating reason.
Ultrasound-jiggled nanobubbles can crack cancer's collagen 'fortress'
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have discovered a way to breach one of cancer's most stubborn defenses: the impenetrable fortress that solid tumors build around themselves.
Israel conducting 'gradual de facto annexation' of W.Bank: UN official
A top UN official warned Wednesday that steps by Israel to tighten control of areas of the West Bank administered by the Palestinian Authority amount to "gradual de facto annexation." Since last week, Israel has approved a series of initiatives backed by far-right ministers to
'Ridiculous' plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino's eyesight in Africa
Corralling a wild rhinoceros into a small chute to give it eyedrops might seem like a crazy plan. But if it's crazy and it works, then it's not crazy.
‘A New Dawn’ Review: A Visual Masterpiece Searching for a Story
Japanese animator Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s background as a painter is clearly evident in his feature directorial debut “A New Dawn,” representing Japan in the Berlin Film Festival’s main competition. The film is gorgeous to look at, paying attention to every little detail painted
Space Age Technology Reveals Secrets of Bronze Age Sword
Scientists in Berlin performed a battery of tests on a 3,400-year-old weapon The post Space Age Technology Reveals Secrets of Bronze Age Sword appeared first on Nautilus .
Congrats, you played yourself, Arc Raiders' machines aren't actually learning: 'That's just the way we author them'
Players had begun to wonder whether the robot enemies were using AI to learn new tactics based on player behaviour, but Embark has shot the theory down.
Billionaire Lex Wexner tells US lawmakers he was 'naive' and 'conned' by Epstein
Testifying before Congress, the former CEO of Victoria's Secret lingerie brand accused Epstein of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family.
Iran issues notice over planned rocket launches on Thursday
DUBAI, Feb 18 - Iran issued a notice to airmen (NOTAM) that it plans rocket launches in areas across its south on Thursday from 330 GMT to 1330 GMT, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration website showed on Wednesday.
The Museum at FIT Presents “Art X Fashion”
This exhibition explores the entangled and shifting relationship between fine art and fashion, tracing parallel aesthetics from 18th-century Rococo to postmodernism.
Simplifying quantum simulations—symmetry can cut computational effort by several orders of magnitude
Quantum computer research is advancing at a rapid pace. Today's devices, however, still have significant limitations: For example, the length of a quantum computation is severely limited—that is, the number of possible interactions between quantum bits before a serious error
House Democrat: Mamdani's proposed wealth taxes 'not going to work'
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) seemed skeptical Wednesday about the potential effectiveness of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) proposed wealth tax, suggesting it may drive more people to flee south rather than pay. “I think that if Mamdani’s law were to go forward and
Some modern collective nouns : a cringe of Cybertrucks,...
Some modern collective nouns : a cringe of Cybertrucks, an anxiety of authors, a migraine of toddlers, and “a group of two or men is called a podcast”.
Quantum-level effects in biology: Weak magnetic fields and isotopes can alter cell protein structures
A novel method to manipulate the inner structure of cells connects several scientific fields and could represent a significant step in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Dr. Travis Craddock, a professor of biology at the
This Is Not a Test review: a big step backward for 2020s zombie horror
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple made zombies cool again. The Courtney Summers YA novel adaptation This Is Not a Test reverses course.
Digital forestry team combines AI with satellite data to monitor urban trees
A Purdue University digital forestry team has created a computational tool to obtain and analyze urban tree inventories on public and private lands with record-breaking speed at an unprecedented scale. The team accomplished the feat by developing a novel AI-enhanced visual
Simulations map how single-crystal battery materials could boost cycle life
The performance of rechargeable batteries is governed by processes deep within their components. A fundamental understanding of electrochemistry, structure–property–performance relationships and the effects of processing and operating conditions is essential for accelerating
James Van Der Beek Stars as an Evil Pastor in ‘The Gates’ Trailer, One of His Final Films
This summer, he'll also appear in the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle, where he'll play a high school dean
Counter-Strike Pros Keep Switching To This New Mouse That Lets Them Shoot Even Faster
The added speed it brings to mouse clicks is less than the blink of an eye
US withdrawing all forces from Syria, WSJ reports
Feb 18 (Reuters) - The United States is in the process of withdrawing all of its roughly 1,000 troops from Syria, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing three U.S. officials. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Last week, the U.S. military said it
Black Ops 7 ad banned in the UK for 'triviliazing sexual violence'
The ad features Peter Stormare and Nicki Glaser as "Replacers" in an airport security line.
Apple News ‘inflames political polarization’ as it excludes conservative outlets from ‘top stories’: bombshell study
Apple News’ editorial team has been intentionally excluding conservative media outlets from sections of the popular app that featured handpicked articles, according to a bombshell new study.
Microsoft's ties with ICE come under fire amidst allegations that the company's cloud and AI technology are being used to support mass surveillance of US citizens
No Azure for Apartheid statement comes the day after reports claiming that ICE has tripled the amount of data stored on Microsoft's Azure servers over the past six months.
Anderson Cooper decided not to renew ‘60 Minutes’ contract at last minute — flooring execs: sources
"They must be pissed."
Les Wexner denies knowledge of Epstein crimes in deposition with skeptical Democrats
Billionaire retail mogul Les Wexner denied knowledge of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activity in a deposition with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday, garnering skepticism from Democrats. Wexner, who employed Epstein as a
Putin is ‘directly and purposefully’ attacking US businesses in Ukraine: Democratic senators
A group of Democratic Senators is accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of purposefully attacking American businesses operating in Ukraine, urging more American support for Kyiv in defending against Russia’s aggression against the country. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)
LA’s Art Scene Is Not a New York Outpost
Artist-run spaces represent the heart of Los Angeles’s art scene, yet most people still see the city’s identity as tied to the market — one that’s increasingly influenced by the East Coast.
James Van Der Beek’s Final Movie Revealed: ‘The Gates’ Trailer Shows Late Actor as Evil Pastor
The late James Van Der Beek will make his final film appearance in “The Gates,” where he stars as an evil pastor named Jacob, as revealed in the trailer. Directed by John Burr (“Legend of the Muse”), the upcoming thriller will be in theaters March 13. In addition to Van Der
Trump criticizes UK for giving up Diego Garcia
President Trump again took a swing at the United Kingdom on Wednesday for giving Diego Garcia, an island that is part of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean, to Mauritius. “I have been telling Prime Minister Keir Starmer, of the United Kingdom, that Leases are no good when
Starfield‘s Next Big Update Isn’t A 2.0 Reboot, It’s For People Who Already Love The Game
The creative director at Bethesda did confirm the studio has plans to keep working on Starfield 'for a while'
Microsoft uses plagiarized AI slop flowchart to explain how Github works, removes it after original creator calls it out: 'Careless, blatantly amateuristic, and lacking any ambition, to put it gently'
The official Introduction to Github page included an AI-generated graphic with the phrase "continvoucly morged" on it, among other mistakes.
Trump’s Sons Say Their Open Corruption Is Our Fault
President Donald Trump’s sons are so far past trying to dispel accusations of corruption that they’re actually blaming everyone else for making them so crooked. Speaking to CNBC Wednesday from a gilded ballroom at their father’s Mar-a-Lago resort, Don Jr. and Eric Trump,
Pokémon hotel allows guests to stay there without clothes, but not like that
Mimaru's Pokémon rooms are fully furnished with Pokémon decorations, and now you don't even need your own clothes to stay there.
Disney Axed ‘Star Wars’ Sequel ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’ Without Ever Asking About the Budget or Other Details, Says Soderbergh: ‘It’s Insane’ and ‘We Were All Frustrated’
Steven Soderbergh is continuing to open about about his Adam Driver-starring scrapped “Star Wars” movie “The Hunt for Ben Solo.” In a new interview with BK Mag, the Oscar-winning filmmaker said “it was no surprise” to read Kathleen Kennedy’s Lucasfilm exit interview and hear
Trump’s Board of Peace to meet as Gaza stability plan languishes
President Donald Trump will gather officials from dozens of countries in Washington to hear a status report on his peace plan for Gaza, though serious stumbling blocks remain.
Hubble identifies a near-invisible galaxy that may be 99% dark matter
In the vast tapestry of the universe, most galaxies shine brightly across cosmic time and space. Yet a rare class of galaxies remains nearly invisible—low-surface-brightness galaxies dominated by dark matter and containing only a sparse scattering of faint stars.
White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes
The White House warned on Wednesday that Iran would be "wise" to do a deal with the United States as President Donald Trump once again hinted at military action. The two sides recently resumed indirect talks, mediated by Oman, after Trump repeatedly threatened military action
More PS5 price hikes show we've entered a terrible new gaming era
Switch 2, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5 users will be wrung dry by gaming companies in an effort to mitigate the rising memory crisis caused by AI
Yaya Bey Announces New Album Fidelity: Hear “Blue”
Last June Yaya Bey released Do It Afraid, an album that sought escape from dire times. This April the Brooklyn-based alt-R&B artist will return with its “companion record” Fidelity, an album that documents what unfolds when those dire times are inescapable. Bey lures you into
‘Elsbeth’ Casts Constance Wu and Anna Camp as Guest Stars (EXCLUSIVE)
Constance Wu and Anna Camp are the latest guest stars to join Season 3 of “Elsbeth,” the CBS mystery series starring Carrie Preston as the de facto detective Elsbeth Tascioni. In the show, a spinoff to “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight,” Wu will play Dr. Mallory Ryan, a
The Long, Dirty History of Our Capitol’s Waters
The recent Potomac River disaster follows centuries of pollution—but things are looking up The post The Long, Dirty History of Our Capitol’s Waters appeared first on Nautilus .
Business/product advice: launch it three times ....
Business/product advice: launch it three times . “The vast majority of the time, the single biggest problem you have is that nobody knows you exist, and nobody gives a damn about what you do.”
RFK Jr.’s FDA Yanks Warnings Against Fake Treatments for Autism
The Food and Drug Administration is caving to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine conspiracies. The FDA quietly removed a web page warning against therapies and treatments making “false claims” about autism, ProPublica reported Wednesday. The Department of Health and Human Services
House Democrats demand classified briefing on El Paso airspace closure
Three House ranking members are requesting a classified briefing on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) decision to temporarily close the airspace over El Paso, Texas, last week. In a joint letter to several of President Trump’s cabinet officials on Wednesday,
Wall Street bonus bonanza fuels Hamptons spending spree — sending East End home prices soaring 33%
Payouts for 2025 are forecast to hit new record highs of just over $60 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, the Empire State's bean counter-in-chief.
Epic Games reveals Fortnite's Solo Leveling skins
While this Sung Jin-woo skin rules, it's definitely based on Solo Leveling: Arise, the mobile game.