The Gravekeeper’s Paradox

"People want permanent tombstones that also show decay."

Wikipedia pauses AI summary experiment after editors say it 'would do immediate and irreversible harm to our readers and to our reputation as a decently trustworthy and serious source'

The Wikipedia community appears less than pleased with AI integration efforts to date.

In-situ structure of sperm central apparatus reveals molecular basis of male infertility

In a study published in Cell Research, a research team has, for the first time, resolved the high-resolution in situ structure of the central apparatus (CA) within the axoneme of mammalian sperm.

Revealing the hidden enemies of light in perovskite materials

Colloidal halide perovskite nanocrystals have emerged as strong candidates for light-emitting diodes and solar applications due to their excellent photoluminescent properties. However, instability and lead toxicity limit their widespread adoption. Alloying with tin is seen as a

Timeline: How did the Israel-Iran conflict escalate?

Iran and Israel have spent over a decade trading cyberattacks, covert operations and military strikes, with tensions soaring in recent years over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional influence.

Magna Studios Officially Launched by Marisa Clifford and Davud Karbassioun as Former Pulse Execs Tout Roster of Creatives (Including Brady Corbet), Features and Oasis Reunion Doc (EXCLUSIVE)

Magna Studios has been officially launched by co-founders Marisa Clifford and Davud Karbassioun. The company, which spans film, non-fiction, commercials, branded entertainment and music content, has been quietly operating for over a year, with Clifford, who co-founded Pulse

Online tool connecting businesses and universities

Researchers from The University of Queensland have developed an online tool to help small businesses work with universities to innovate their products and expand their trade.

American protectionism hands China the future

Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Deal with China is not yet done Scott Foster analyzes the latest developments in US-China trade talks, highlighting Donald Trump’s exaggerated claims of victory despite

Novel electroenzymatic strategy enables non-natural oxidation reactions

A research team led by Prof. Xiaoqiang Huang from Nanjing University has developed a novel non-natural dynamic kinetic oxidation system by integrating ferrocene methanol-mediated anodic oxidation with thiamine diphosphate (ThDP)-dependent enzyme catalysis, marking a significant

Cities: Skylines 2's latest patch has introduced quays and piers after seeing players using makeshift substitutes: 'We know how challenging they can be to build'

The patch also introduces bugfixes for cargo transportation.

PlayStation Studios boss confident Marathon won't repeat the mistakes of Concord

During a recent fireside chat, Hermen Hulst said live service titles remain a 'great opportunity' for PlayStation.

Trump: 'Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left'

President Trump on Friday offered a stern warning to Iranian leadership following Israeli strikes, urging them to agree to a nuclear deal or face lethal consequences. "There has already been great death and destruction, but there is still time to make this slaughter, with the

Lunch plates abandoned, plane parts embedded in walls after Air India jet hit doctors' hostel

AHMEDABAD, India - Lunch break at a doctors' hostel in India's Ahmedabad turned fatal for many in the dining area when parts of an Air India aircraft crashed through its roof as the plane hurtled to the ground moments after takeoff, killing more than 240 people.

Colorado's wolves have produced new pups, state agency confirms

The wolves roaming the state have new pups that are being monitored by wildlife officials, Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed Thursday.

Prediabetes interventions at forefront of treatment: What to know

Researchers estimate that 84 million adults in the U.S. have prediabetes.

AMD stealth launches the Ryzen 5 5500X3D, a cheaper downclocked version of its oldest 3D V-Cache CPU architecture

AM4 forever.

Expert Q&A: Could artificial intelligence make war and peace decisions?

NPR recently reported that the Center for Strategic and International Studies' Futures Lab is experimenting with tools such as DeepSeek and ChatGPT to explore how artificial intelligence could change—and improve—how foreign policy decisions are made.

Nigeria pardons activist Ken Saro-Wiwa 30 years after execution

The deaths of the environmentalist and eight other campaigners sparked an global outcry in 1995.

Which states' residents spend the highest share of their income on fast food?

The cost of fast food may be hitting your wallet harder than you think.

'Avoid escalation': World reacts to Israel strike on Iran

World leaders urged restraint on Friday after Israel pounded Iran, striking 100 targets including nuclear and military sites, and killing senior figures. Here is a roundup of key reactions: - 'Cannot have nuclear bomb': United States - US President Donald Trump, told Fox News

Facial action coding now covers bonobos, offering further insights into primate communication

Researchers have successfully adapted a standardized system for analyzing facial expressions to include bonobos, our closest living relatives, alongside chimpanzees.

These 15 Dynamic Photos Will Make You Want to Dance

Get footloose with these Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest dance scenes

Musk-Trump war of words likely puts kibosh on rumored Truth Social buyout — or will it?

Despite their earlier feud, tongues are wagging once again that Elon will throw Trump’s troubled social-media platform a lifeline.

Lena Waithe Boards Elegance Bratton’s Documentary ‘Move Ya Body: The Birth of House’ as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE)

Emmy-winning writer, producer and actor Lena Waithe has signed on to executive produce the documentary feature “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House” from filmmaker Elegance Bratton. The film documents a group of friends out of the underground dance clubs on the South Side of

Laika Unveils New ‘ParaNorman’ Short Starring Anna Kendrick and Finn Wolfhard: Original Feature Getting Halloween Re-Release

Laika’s beloved stop-motion film “ParaNorman” is returning to theaters this Halloween for a one-week engagement, now in a newly remastered RealD 3D format. The limited run, announced at the Annecy Animation Festival, will also feature the world premiere of a brand-new CG short

Coders are saving the Second Amendment: DIY guns and digital resistance

This is Prometheus's curse for the digital age: We have stolen the fire of creation, and now we must live with its light, its heat and its burns.

Alex Woo on Building ‘In Your Dreams’ From Scratch — and Why Netflix Said Yes

The director and creative team behind the new animated feature recount how their original idea, about two siblings journeying through the land of dreams, went from scribbles on a grease-stained pizza box to become Netflix's big awards play.

ULA's retired Delta IV launch tower demolished as SpaceX eyes Cape Canaveral site for Starship

With SpaceX champing at the bit to begin construction of a new Starship launch site at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, demolition began on June 12 to remove structures used by the previous tenant, United Launch Alliance.

In unlikely relationship, endangered herons seek out Chicago zoo's red wolves for protection

Small and stocky birds perch, hunched over, on the treetops and branches of Lake Okeechobee on the edge of Florida's swampy Everglades for the better part of winter. The alligators swarming the murky waters below don't faze the black-crowned night herons—in fact, the birds

S&P 500: Rising Risk-Off Tone Sets the Stage for a Deeper Pullback Below 6K

Canadian Networks Lean on Familiar Franchises and Key U.S. Partnerships at Upfronts

Despite the current push for Canadian-made products in the wake of Trump’s tariff wars, Canadian broadcasters are doubling down on American formats and partnerships for the upcoming television season. Bell Media, Corus, Rogers Sports & Media and the Canadian Broadcasting Centre

Tesla drivers in France are suing Elon Musk’s EV maker for becoming a ‘far-right symbol’

The legal battle comes after Elon Musk’s support for European far-right parties, support for Donald Trump, and his activities since he entered the political arena.

New approach reversibly configures single and heteronuclear dual-atom catalysts on MoS₂ substrate

Single-atom catalysts (SACs) are materials consisting of individual metal atoms dispersed on a substrate (i.e., supporting surface). Recent studies have highlighted the promise of these catalysts for the efficient conversion and storage of energy, particularly when deployed in

Milei leaves Israel before airspace closure and reaches Spain

Argentine President Javier Milei landed safely in Spain Thursday after leaving Israel before the full-scale attack against Iran's military and nuclear targets, which resulted, among other measures, in the closure of Tel Aviv's airspace.

Africa: UCT Highlights Rights and Climate Justice Globally

[UCT] The University of Cape Town (UCT), through the African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI), participated in the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit on 5 June. This global 24-hour event brought together institutions from across the world to address the

Making trees in fire-maintained forest less susceptible to drought

Research by a Ph.D. graduate from the biology department at The University of New Mexico finds that frequent fires have the potential to reduce tree water stress. Kevin Willson, a postdoctoral researcher with the Forest Service, found that fire-maintained forests had fewer

Africa: Why Anti-Trafficking Measures Alone Won't Save Africa's Pangolins

[The Conversation Africa] Nigeria accounts for the largest volume of detected pangolin scales illegally traded from Africa. Between 2010 and 2021, 190,000kg of scales - representing nearly 800,000 African pangolins - were seized in shipments linked to Nigeria, despite a ban on

Africa: NIA Tero - Indigenous Guardianship the 'Only Time-Tested Approach' to Healthy Ocean Ecosystems

[IPS] Nice, France -- The 2025 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) has seen a significant presence from Indigenous peoples, who insist that their perspective and guidance be taken into account in the global efforts for sustainable ocean use and conservation. The sense of responsibility

Africa: Ocean Action Boosted in Africa As Biodiversity Leaders Call for Urgent Synergy, Funding Reform

[IPS] Nice, France -- As the curtains draw on the UN Ocean Conference, a flurry of voluntary commitments and political declarations has injected fresh impetus into global efforts to conserve marine biodiversity. With the world's oceans facing unprecedented threats, high-level

Africa: Mexico, Spain, East Africa, Awarded for Their Ecosystem Restoration Programs

[IPS] Nice -- At the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recognized three countries and regions for their large-scale programs to restore their native ecosystems.

Labubu-maker Pop Mart diversifies into jewellery with new concept store

The concept store, called Popop, sells accessories adorned with Pop Mart’s top-selling characters.

Valve does its homework the night before deadline: Switches Steam to run on Mac chips right as Apple announces it's ditching Intel for good

Incredible news if you are A) Me B) One of like three other people on Earth.

Taiwan's storied Palace Museum must expand its global horizons, president says

TAIPEI - Taiwan's National Palace Museum, home to one of the world's biggest collections of imperial Chinese treasures, must expand its horizons internationally to let the \"world see Taiwan\", President Lai Ching-te said on Friday as it marked its centenary.

Would-be Sims competitor Inzoi's publisher says Steam concurrents aren't as important as sales, which is only technically correct

"Inzoi continues to steadily generate sales."

Africa: Opinion | As the Us Raises Tariffs, China Opens Its Markets to Africa

[Capital FM] In the ever-shifting theatre of global trade, two major powers have made their moves--one with threats, the other with opportunity. As Africa faces looming tariffs from the United States, China has chosen a different approach: opening its doors to all 53 African

International K-pop fans thrill to prospect of BTS reunion

SEOUL - Thousands of international fans of K-pop megastars BTS gathered on Friday in the suburbs of Seoul amid mounting excitement over an expected reunion of the group after its members complete mandatory service in the South Korean military.

‘High in the Clouds’ Shares Original Music, Early Art and a Beatles Reunion in Annecy Sneak Peek

Audiences at the Annecy Animation Festival got a first look at the upcoming CG-animated film “High in the Clouds,” based on Paul McCartney’s book of the same name that features the voices of McCartney, Ringo Starr, Lionel Richie, Céline Dion and more. Director Toby Genkel and

Africa: Kenyan Referee to Officiate At Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13, 2025 - Kenya's Josephine Wanjiku is one of 18 referees who will officiate at next month's Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Israel's Mossad mounted high-tech covert operation to strike targets deep inside Iran, sources say

The Israeli Mossad used advanced systems and explosive drones to hit multiple targets in Iran, including air defence systems and missile launchers near Tehran.

Israel hits Iranian targets massively – retaliation expected

Israel launched preemptive airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities -including the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, ballistic missile sites, and military commanders to keep the enemy from further developing nuclear weapons.