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Xbox creator becomes first console designer to bake bread using wild yeast illicitly collected from Microsoft campus
At least one Xbox culture is thriving.
Scientists map genetic switches on mosquito reproductive genes, advancing tools to fight disease
Scientists at Keele University have created the first detailed map of the genetic "switches" that control reproduction in disease-carrying insects such as Anopheles gambiae, the mosquito species most responsible for malaria transmission, paving the way for more effective
8.2M containers sold at Target, Walmart and more are recalled due to risk of serious injury
A product meant to preserve heat is costing people their sight.
Planet 9 volunteers double known population of brown dwarfs
A new paper from NASA's Backyard Worlds: Planet 9 project announces that volunteers have essentially doubled the number of known brown dwarfs, with over 3,000 new discoveries made over the past 10 years since the project began. Brown dwarfs are balls of gas the size of Jupiter,
Close Juno flyby unlocks sharp new image of Jupiter moon Thebe
NASA's Juno spacecraft captured this view of Thebe, the second largest of Jupiter's inner moons, during a close pass on May 1, 2026. The spacecraft's Stellar Reference Unit (SRU) captured this image from a distance of approximately 3,100 miles (5,000 kilometers) at a resolution
The Best of NASA’s Newly Released Photos From the Artemis II Mission
These are the highest-resolution images of the moon ever captured by human beings The post The Best of NASA’s Newly Released Photos From the Artemis II Mission appeared first on Nautilus .
IN FOCUS: Ginseng gelato, cordyceps cocktails? A modern TCM boom takes root across China
Entrepreneurs are reimagining traditional Chinese medicine through cocktail bars, artisanal gelato and modern apothecaries, drawing in a generation looking to balance indulgence and wellness. But is it treatment or just theatre?
Spirit Airlines pilot gave emotional farewell to passengers after company announced shutdown: ‘Onward and upward’
"We are the second-to-last plane to land – every other plane has landed; flights are not taking off again," the pilot said while choking up.
Commentary: Could an energy crisis get Philippines and China to cooperate in South China Sea?
In its desperation to secure oil supplies amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the Philippines has turned to countries with which it has strained relations, says this academic.
Watch as NASA's Curiosity Rover frees its drill from a rock
This series of images shows NASA's Curiosity Mars rover as it got a rock stuck to the drill on the end of its robotic arm, and—after waving the arm and running the drill a few times—finally detached the rock. The imagery showing the entire process was captured by the
Border politics - how similar jobs in the same firm deliver different tax bills
Workers in southern Scotland can find themselves paying more tax than colleagues who live south of the border.
Google Home’s Gemini AI can handle more complicated requests
Google Home users can now ask Gemini to complete more complex, multi-step tasks and combine multiple tasks in a single command. Google has updated Gemini for Home to Gemini 3.1, which it says will improve the smart home assistant's ability to interpret and act on requests. The
'I have to make my own dog food' - voters counting living costs on eve of election
India Lerigo makes her own dog food and batch cooks a month's worth of meals over a weekend to save money.
AI together
Today, using AI is almost always a solo endeavor. From the very start, forty years ago, the internet (inter + network) has amplified the exchange of information. But the first cycles of AI have been just one person at a time. No one joins in your chats, no one sees them. It’s
Walz demotes Minnesota Human Services chief after 70 days in appointed role
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Monday demoted the state Department of Human Services (DHS) commissioner after 70 days in the role and a funding battle with the Trump administration over allegations of Medicaid fraud. Shireen Gandhi was demoted to deputy commissioner months after
Almost all plant-based meat alternatives contain mycotoxins, new research finds
New research into plant-based food and drinks has found a prevalence of mycotoxins—naturally occurring poisonous compounds produced by fungi—in hundreds of vegetarian and vegan products. A total of 212 plant-based meat alternatives (PMBAs) and plant-based beverages (PBBs) from
Biological invasions can cause severe animal suffering
Biological invasions occur when organisms such as animals and plants are introduced by people to regions of the world where they do not naturally occur. In these new locations, these organisms are referred to as "alien species."
Vorhex Angel (Ex-JEFF The Brotherhood) Announce New Album Drain: Hear “Okie’s Song I”
For many years, brothers Jake and Jamin Orrall comprised the excellent Nashville garage-psych band JEFF The Brotherhood. In recent years, they’ve launched a new project. In 2024, the Orrall brothers teamed up with Silver Synthetic’s Kunal Prakash for a band called Vorhex Angel.
Rubio: Operation Epic Fury 'over;' Project Freedom won't solve 'whole Straits problem'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the initial U.S. operation in Iran has concluded, distinguishing between that and the newer effort by the U.S. Navy to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz. “The operation is over. Epic Fury, as the president
Pentagon, White House take different approaches on Anthropic
Presented by ACT The App Association {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story White House, Pentagon drift further apart on Anthropic The White House and the Pentagon are taking significantly different approaches to how — and whether — the federal government
CS Anthem chemical tanker becomes second US-flagged vessel to exit Strait of Hormuz
By Timothy Gardner and Jonathan Saul BOSTON, May 5 (Reuters) - The CS Anthem chemical tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, its operator said on Tuesday, becoming the second commercial U.S.-flagged vessel known to do so while accompanied by U.S. military assets. Maersk
AMC, Arena One Partner to Bring Live Concert Experiences From Bebe Rexha, Paris Hilton and More to Movie Theaters
AMC Theatres and Arena One will partner on a new concept that will see the exhibition giant showcase live concerts on its screens. The series will debut in June and feature performances from Bebe Rexha (June 17), Paris Hilton (June 18), Kim Petras (June 19) and Maren Morris
Culture Workers Set to Strike Venice Biennale in Protest of Israeli Pavilion
Labor unions, grassroots groups, and artists plan to withhold their labor on Friday, May 8, with a call to "shut down the genocide pavilion."
Culture Workers Announce Venice Biennale Strike in Israeli Pavilion Protest
Labor unions, grassroots groups, and artists plan to withhold their labor on Friday, May 8, with a call to "shut down the genocide pavilion."
Met Gala Memes That Ate the Rich and Left No Crumbs
Those who flouted the calls to boycott the Bezos-sponsored event were flogged relentlessly online with some of the most creative insults ever crafted.
House Democrats urge Trump to address Israel's nuclear program
House Democrats on Monday urged the Trump administration to answer questions about Israel's undeclared nuclear program. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) and more than two dozen lawmakers signed a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio about "multiple nuclear-armed states...
Trump lashes out at Pope Leo again ahead of Rubio trip to Rome
The criticism of the pontiff’s stance on Iran highlighted what Vatican officials have described as an unprecedented low in relations with the United States.
Digitizing microscope slides can uncover billions of fossils for natural history
Approximately 145 million: That's the number of specimens—including plants, animals, minerals, and human artifacts—curators estimate are held in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. However, these estimates do not reflect the billions of tiny individual specimens
Jello Biafra’s Recovery Is ‘Progressing Nicely’ After Stroke
The former Dead Kennedys singer has mostly recovered his speech and cognition after the medical incident in March
James Cameron wants to redo Aliens as a 3D movie
Aliens 3D may be James Cameron's next 3D movie project after Avatar and his Billie Eilish concert movie, the director reveals in a new interview.
Polar vortex forecasts gain months of lead time with new climate-based method
Florida State University researchers have discovered how to accurately predict winter weather forecasts months in advance, affording sectors such as agriculture, water management, energy use and public health a longer lead time to prepare for inclement conditions. The research,
Rain barrels and other household stormwater strategies are working—for now
In the last two decades, coastal urban areas have taken steps to better minimize flooding and runoff by creating more permeable surfaces and encouraging residents to participate in water retention and use-reduction programs. These efforts, ranging from adding rain barrels and
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Advanced Micro Devices, Super Micro Computer, Arista Networks & more
See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell.
Apple agrees to pay iPhone owners $250 million for not delivering AI Siri
Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accused it of misleading customers about the availability of its Apple Intelligence features. The proposed settlement would apply to people in the US who purchased all models of the iPhone 16 and the
AI Music vs. My Parents
My folks were taken in by the latest algorithmic “artist,” and it scares me The post AI Music vs. My Parents appeared first on Nautilus .
Assassin's Creed spinoff takes to the stage (and to Canada) with Heredis
Black Flag Resynced isn't the only Assassin's Creed coming out this year: a new Assassin's Creed stage play called Heredis opens in 2026.
10 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This May
Remembering Celeste Dupuy-Spencer, Yoko Ono’s first museum show in LA, Richard Mayhew’s “mindscapes,” Gordon Parks’s musical output, and more.
Rosy Simas on Creating a Space for Peace in Minneapolis
Hyperallergic sat down with the Minnesota-based Seneca artist to discuss her exhibition at the Walker Art Center.
Why gas prices could soon cool drastically in these 5 states, and who else may benefit
After spiking last week, double-digit dips could be coming soon.
How to equip girls for an increasingly AI-driven world
Schools must do more to help girls master AI. That's the conclusion of a new study, which found that boys, more confident at working with AI, performed better in some classes compared to their female counterparts.
Watermelon super-pangenome paves the way for precision breeding
Watermelon is a quintessential summertime fruit, evoking images of warm, sunny afternoons and cookouts with friends and family. You can easily picture its striped, green rind and pink flesh, imagine the delicate crunch as you bite into a slice, and almost taste the sweet juice
Trump taunts Indiana 'RINOs' on primary day
President Trump mocked a group of Republican state senators in Indiana as voters went to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in the state’s primary elections. Trump has endorsed a slate of challengers in the GOP primary against seven state lawmakers who opposed his push
Rolling Stones Reveal New Album Has Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, Steve Winwood, & The Late Charlie Watts
The Rolling Stones officially announced their new album Foreign Tongues and shared its lead single "In The Stars" today. A few hours later, they were onstage with Conan O'Brien at an album launch event inside the Williamsburgh Savings Bank building in Brooklyn. Our own Scott
Marco Rubio gets presidential tryout in White House briefing room
Marco Rubio, the secretary of State and national security adviser for President Trump, tried on yet another hat Tuesday at the White House press briefing, taking questions on the Iran war and foreign policy in a performance that had all the bearings of a presidential tryout.
OpenAI’s Brockman details wild meeting with Elon Musk: ‘I thought he was going to physically attack me’
OpenAI’s President Greg Brockman detailed an “extremely intense” two month period in 2017 during which a mounting feud with fellow OpenAI co-founder Elon Musk boiled over – at one point saying Musk “stormed around the table. I thought he was going to physically attack me.” The
This is nuts: Fred Again has uploaded a video of every...
This is nuts: Fred Again has uploaded a video of every single show he did during his USB002 tour (except Mexico City) — it’s four and a half days long. “im told this is the longest video on YouTube ever?”
