Also known as magnetoelectronics, spintronics rely on electron spin rather than electron charge, as found in traditional electronics. Although spintronics is still an emerging field, spintronic technologies are already found in hard disk drives and giant magnetoresistance
The US is starting to respond to drone incursions on US territory, but the response does not match the growing threats from drones, which are likely to get worse. In 2025, the US tracked 34,000 drones along the southern border, a significant increase over 2024. Late in 2024
Do aliens exist? Could Earth really be the only planet hosting intelligent life?
A study conducted at the Institute of Science and Technology of São Paulo State University (ICT-UNESP) in São José dos Campos, Brazil, shows that Moringa oleifera, also known as moringa or white acacia, has the potential to remove microplastics from water. The study, titled
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - Finance chiefs of the Group of Seven nations on Thursday said it was urgent to limit the cost to the global economy of an enduring Middle East war and "reaffirmed the pressing need to move toward a lasting peace." The war was among three key
"It was my own damn fault for not being more diligent," artist says
The great unfinished games debate.
Humans adjust to changes in temperature by putting on a sweater or taking off layers. Plants adjust to temperature changes, in part, by switching the way they express the protein that performs the critical first step of photosynthesis, according to new research from Cornell,
Apparently changing a letter in the title wasn't enough to cool things down.
The underground laboratory in Nevada where the U.S. conducts nuclear subcritical experiments is riddled with faults. Researchers have not confirmed whether any of these faults are active and could rupture during an earthquake, according to a presentation by members of the
On a chilly yet beautifully clear evening last November, I sat on a video call with colleagues and happened to mention the live feed from the International Space Station—a real-time broadcast from onboard cameras as the station orbits Earth.
Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters saw their compensation come in just above $53 million in 2025, which actually marked a decrease in the chiefs’ pay packages from 2024. The streamer announced the CEOs’ pay in an SEC filing Thursday, which came out just as the Netflix
The latest segment of her performance series “Crossing the Water” chronicles life under military occupation after the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon.
If you're trying to pair up your Miis romantically in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, here's some tips to make that happen.
Reese Witherspoon is again advising her followers that there’s no time like the present to start learning about and using artificial intelligence in their daily lives and workplaces. “The Morning Show” star posted on Instagram Wednesday doubling down on earlier remarks that
The White House has nominated Erica Schwartz to replace NIH director Jay Bhattacharya as CDC chief. Bhattacharya has been leading the CDC on an acting basis since February, after the public health agency’s director was fired in 2025
Somalia's population is experiencing severe food insecurity after three years of drought. Now, the war in the Middle East means the import-dependent nation has even less access to food.
Cells are enveloped by a lipid membrane that gives them structure and provides a barrier between the cell and its environment. However, evidence has recently emerged suggesting that these membranes do more than simply provide protection—they also influence the behavior of the
PepsiCo says pricing adjustments and marketing efforts are helping revive snack demand.
In a book on Qing-era trade portraitists whose names are lost to history, Winnie Wong shows us how our restless pursuits of authenticity guide us into pitfalls of our own making.
Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, acknowledged that it was disappointing for the streamer to not win the deal for Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming and studios businesses. But he said the company “built its M&A muscle” — and tested its “investment discipline” to have the
Clark County Circuit Court Judge Lyndsey Brunette became the first candidate to announce a run for a spot on the Wisconsin Supreme Court — an announcement that came just one week after the Badger State held a contest for another seat on the high court. “Today, on the bench, I
Mark Lubell has been named executive director of the Sag Harbor Cinema Arts Center, the organization announced Thursday, following a national search led by PBR Executive Search. A Sag Harbor resident and native New Yorker, Lubell brings decades of experience across cultural
“Grey’s Anatomy” has made 320 appearances on Nielsen’s weekly streaming rankings, more than any other series in the charts’ history. The long-running ABC medical drama beat and continues to reset a record previously held by “NCIS,” which is still in second place with 299 weeks
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure told reporters Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz needs to reopen "but not at any price," adding that G7 leaders stand ready to mitigate the economic fallout from war. The Middle East war erupted after US-Israeli strikes targeting Iran on
Mike and Pam aren’t the only dynamic duo at CinemaCon anymore. Historically, film studios have been run by one monolithic figure, calling shots and running expansive teams of middle managers and underlings. Paramount Pictures heads Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg are now the
Rising carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from human activities are the largest contributor to global warming. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global CO2 emissions reached an all-time high of 37.8 gigatons in 2024. While some of this CO2 is absorbed by soil,
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have developed a method to differentiate the topography of medieval mountain castles from that of natural ridges using airborne light detection and ranging (LiDAR) data. This method is expected to be useful for detecting historically
The conventional strategy of studying computer science to become a software developer may no longer be sustainable.
Democrat Analilia Mejia is facing off against Republican Joe Hathaway in a Thursday special election to fill the House seat left open by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Mejia's surprise primary victory earlier this year marked another win for progressives. She is widely
Jeju has the largest haenyeo community in South Korea, but they can also be found in other coastal cities.
Screenwriter William Yu has signed with Buchwald for representation, Variety has learned exclusively. Yu continues to be repped by Bellevue and Jackoway Austen. Yu recently worked on the Peacock series adaptation of the movie “The Burbs,” to which he will return as executive
PM Albanese's tour covered Singapore, Brunei and Malaysia, resulting in joint commitments on energy security.
Underscores’ great new album U arrived last month. As part of the album rollout festivities, the singer/songwriter/producer played a DJ set in a Los Angeles dry cleaners, mixing U highlights with seemingly everything from Rihanna to Janet Jackson to Boys Noize. It’s great! She
Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics scientists have been able to disentangle the X-ray glow originating in our solar system from similar emission reaching us from deep space, using data from the SRG/eROSITA space telescope. Four sky maps obtained between 2019 and
The U.S. seems ready to block Iran’s primary oil tradeway “indefinitely.” Donald Trump dodged questions Thursday about a lack of progress at the Strait of Hormuz, instead claiming that “no ship” was passing the blockade that the U.S. had imposed on the waterway at the beginning
Hastings set up the company in 1997, when it rented DVDs to customers and delivered by post.
Gail Slater on why trial of the live-entertainment giant went from "'merely historic' to 'unprecedented' in the antitrust hall of fame"
Hastings is credited with helping to revolutionize how movies and television shows are delivered in homes, upending Hollywood's business model.
Also: the Call Of Duty movie will be out in summer 2028 and aims to be 'authentic'
The organization abruptly terminated its longstanding partnership with the Henry Street Settlement social services organization last year.
The US president invites the two countries' leaders to Washington as Israel's prime minister insists troops will not leave southern Lebanon.
Fish living downstream of wastewater treatment plants are accumulating antidepressants, opioids and other drugs of abuse in their bodies, according to a new study. Using a new analytical method they developed, a team of researchers from the University of Waterloo discovered
Parasitic wasps of the genus Trichogramma are among the smallest insects in the world—yet they play an important role in natural ecosystems and agricultural landscapes as natural antagonists of pest species. Research teams from the Universities of Regensburg, Wageningen and
The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.
The Senate on Thursday voted to repeal Biden-era protections for a contentious wilderness area in Minnesota, sending the question to President Trump’s desk. The Senate voted 50-49 to overturn a Biden-era move to block mining in an area around Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe
By Gram Slattery and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. officials have informed some European counterparts that some previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed as the Iran war continues to draw on weapons stocks, three sources familiar
The Directors Guild of America has announced the 79th annual DGA Awards will take place Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027, honoring directorial achievements across film, television and documentaries. The upcoming ceremony will take place nine days after the announcement of the 99th
Goldman Sachs blamed its disappointing fixed income results on the broader trading environment – but all of its Wall Street rivals have outperformed, revealing the David Solomon-led firm simply missed the mark.
Young men are more concerned with religion than women in the same age group, according to new polling data from Gallup released Thursday. The survey found that 42 percent of adult men between 18 and 29 years old indicated that religion is “very important” in their lives during