After his city builder flopped in early access, Firewatch's Nels Anderson didn't give up: 'Smarter people than me … probably would've pulled the plug'

Generation Exile hits 1.0 this week after over seven years of development.

New 'molecular handle' uses common amino acid to build complex medicines

In a new study published in Nature Communications, a team of chemists has unveiled a radically simple way to attach a highly sought-after "molecular handle," known as the dichloromethyl group, onto complex compounds. Instead of relying on the aggressive, heavy-metal or

‘I don’t know why they’re coming’: Australians on Harry and Meghan's visit

The BBC spoke to people in Sydney to hear their thoughts on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s trip to Australia.

Building 'green' protection for fragile enzymes

Enzymes are nature's tiny powerhouses, helping with everything from digesting food to making it quicker and safer to produce medicines, food and renewable fuels. While they can enhance chemical reactions, their fragile nature makes it difficult to use them in typical industrial

Low-cost robotic chemistry system can be built and deployed in any lab

In a paper just out in Nature Synthesis, researchers led by Prof. Timothy Noël of the University of Amsterdam's Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences presented a breakthrough in autonomous laboratory systems for synthesis optimization. With an estimated cost of a mere

Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?

With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?

Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as 'too white'?

The Democratic Alliance's new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party's support is too narrow.

A new fruit wash removes pesticides and extends shelf life

University of British Columbia researchers have developed a natural, biodegradable wash that removed up to 96% of pesticide residue from fruit and slowed browning and moisture loss. This could mean safer apples, grapes and other fruit that also stays fresh and crisp for days

Rockstar hackers release their stolen data, reveal that Rockstar was right to not pay them anything for it

It's interesting, but... is that it?

Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming

Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.

Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first

The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.

Hungary’s opposition cheers Orban’s fall but faces challenging transition

With his Tisza party jubilant over its win, Peter Magyar warned of difficulties ahead as his new government faces economic woes and Orban allies in high places.

NOAA grant funding held up by Trump

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story NOAA grant funding held up by Trump The Trump administration is holding up National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) grant funding. © Photo by NOAA via Getty Images Earlier this month, the

GenAI could push consumer research toward generic, biased results

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is opening the door for more researchers to conduct consumer studies than ever before. But that same accessibility may push the field toward increasingly generic results—and ultimately disconnected from real human behavior.

Compact CRISPR system unlocks targeted in-body gene editing, with up to 90% efficiency

A research team has discovered an enhanced CRISPR gene-editing system that could enable targeted delivery inside the human body—a key step toward broader clinical use. Researchers identified a naturally occurring enzyme, Al3Cas12f, that is small enough to fit into

Protein clusters reshape cell movement and may help cells build amino acids faster

Cells can be thought of as cities, with factories, a transport system, and lots of building activity. An international team led by scientists at the University of Groningen studied cells growing under different conditions and measured the speed of molecule transport. They found

Nicholas Krgovich Announces Bruce Springsteen Covers Album Boss Tape: Hear “Gave It A Name”

Nicholas Krgovich’s last solo album was 2023’s Ducks, but the following year he revived his long-dormant band P:ano for a new record called ba ba ba. Now he’s back to announce a Bruce Springsteen covers album titled Boss Tape, and his rendition of the 1998 track “Gave It A

Turfin’ Safari

"Growing grass for the 2026 World Cup has been a years-long science project. Here's how it’s going, from B.C. to Tennessee."

Democrats were already scrambling in California's governor race. Then Swalwell dropped out

California Democrats were already fretting about the race due to troubling polls and low name recognition

Rivers in the sky are driving stronger and more predictable floods, new study finds

A new study finds that the most intense and destructive rainstorms in Portugal, particularly those fueled by atmospheric rivers, are not the most chaotic but are among the most predictable. These events form within large, well-organized atmospheric systems that strengthen winds

Scottish Neolithic tombs were used to trace kinship—including descent, DNA analysis reveals

Archaeologists have investigated genetic relationships between individuals buried in Neolithic chambered tombs in northern Scotland, suggesting monumental tombs may have been physical embodiments of prehistoric kinship, tracing lineages over centuries.

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures mixed amid Iran deal hopes, earnings rush

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures edge higher as hopes for an Iran deal grow

A 'free kit frenzy' mode for cheapskates arrives in Marathon this week

Bungie hopes to learn the merits of a dedicated "zero to hero" mode.

Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual misconduct claims

Four women have accused the congressman and ex-candidate for California governor of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape, which he has denied.

Tony Gonzales says he'll 'file my retirement,' following Swalwell announcing resignation from House

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) said Monday that he will “file my retirement from office” when the House is back in session Tuesday, an announcement that came just an hour after Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) said he would resign from Congress. Both congressmen were facing growing

Self-interacting dark matter may solve three cosmic puzzles

A study led by UC Riverside physicist Hai-Bo Yu suggests that a new type of dark matter could explain three astrophysical puzzles across vastly different environments. Published in Physical Review Letters, the study proposes that dense clumps of self-interacting dark matter

Satellites reveal city methane emissions are rising faster than official estimates

Urban emissions of methane—a potent greenhouse gas—are rising faster than bottom-up accounting estimates anticipated, according to a study led by University of Michigan Engineering. The discrepancy was found with satellite measurements of methane over 92 major cities around the

Trump-as-Jesus post angers Christian conservatives who say it's 'blasphemy'

President Trump’s social media post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure has sparked fierce backlash from factions of his conservative and Christian base, who called the image blasphemous and urged the president to remove it. The president — who ultimately deleted the post

Universities struggle to adapt as students reconsider majors amid AI

{beacon} Technology The Big Story Universities struggle to adapt as students reconsider majors amid AI A recent poll shows AI’s increasing role in how students decide on college majors, creating a rapidly developing situation for universities that are still struggling to

McConnell chides 'some' on right over failed campaigning for Orban in Hungary

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) denounced conservatives who advocated for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán before his party lost parliamentary elections on Sunday. In a Fox News opinion piece published on Monday, McConnell wrote that U.S. politicians “have traditionally

Balancing catalyst functions for improved low-temperature methanol synthesis from carbon dioxide

Researchers from National Taiwan University and Chulalongkorn University developed a copper-based catalyst system that improves low-temperature methanol synthesis from carbon dioxide hydrogenation by balancing two key steps in the reaction.

Designing better membrane proteins by embracing imperfection

Scientists at the VIB–VUB Center for Structural Biology have uncovered a counterintuitive principle that could reshape how membrane proteins are designed from scratch: Sometimes, making a protein less stable helps it fold correctly. In their study published in the Proceedings

Tony Gonzales says he will resign from House

The Texas Republican admitted last month to having an affair with a staffer in his office.

Vance says US made a lot of progress in talks with Iran

WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - The United States made a lot of progress in talks with Iran, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said in an interview on Fox News' Special Report with Bret Baier on Monday. Vance, asked whether more talks were coming, said the ball was in Iran's court.

Jorginho Finally Concedes Chappell Roan Did Not Make His Daughter Cry

Last month during Lollapalooza weekend in Brazil, Chappell Roan was under fire after Brazilian-Italian football star Jorginho accused the young pop sensation of making his daughter cry. He claimed that she sent her security guard to scold his daughter after she walked past

Tiny crystal defects solve decades-old mystery in organic light emitters

Materials that emit and manipulate light are at the heart of technologies ranging from solar energy to advanced imaging systems. But even in well-studied materials, some fundamental behaviors remain unexplained. Researchers at Rice University have now solved a long-standing

Oxide-based sensor opens door to greener, faster, more accurate quality testing of food

An electrochemical sensor developed at Oregon State University holds promise for making food quality testing faster, more accurate, more environmentally friendly, and less expensive. The novel sensor, which also has potential applications in health care and environmental

‘Faces of Death’ Screenwriter Grapples With Death in the Digital Age, From 9/11 to Charlie Kirk (Guest Column)

Isa Mazzei is a writer and filmmaker best known for Blumhouse’s hit “Cam” and Neon’s “How to Blow Up a Pipeline.” Her memoir “Camgirl” was named one of NPR’s “books we love.” She is co-writer and executive producer on the just-released “Faces of Death” from IFC Films. Here,

Fugitive Bolsonaro ally, convicted in 2022 coup attempt, is detained by ICE

The arrest of Brazilian former intelligence chief and congressman Alexandre Ramagem ended a manhunt that stretched for six months across two continents.

Virgin Punk is one of the most beautiful anime of 2025

Yasuomi Umetsu's Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl is one of the most detailed anime of all time, with one second reportedly taking a month to create.

Light tightens young pea stems, revealing a new brake on plant growth

Light has long been known to regulate plant growth. New research from Osaka Metropolitan University has discovered a new mechanism behind this regulation. A team led by Professor Kouichi Soga of the Graduate School of Science used a unique method to measure adhesion between the

Quantum sensors get a precision boost as 2D defects reveal their hidden timing

A key factor for the performance of sensors is the speed at which the system returns to its initial state after a disturbance or measurement, similar to the taring of a balance. In the quantum sensor under investigation, this corresponds to the transition of electrons from an

US Hormuz blockade, tariffs jolt China

China has urged the United States and Iran to return to the negotiating table after Washington launched an operation to close the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and threatened to impose 50% tariffs on countries providing weapons to Tehran. US President Donald Trump, on April 12,

Tony Gonzales eyed for expulsion vote after Swalwell resignation

The Texas Republican admitted earlier this year to an affair with a staffer.