In a study published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition, researchers from National Taiwan University report that a seemingly solid, nonporous organic crystal can undergo dramatic structural and mechanical transformations when gently heated.
Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) and the Taronga Conservation Society Australia have successfully restored the lost traditional song of one of Australia's most endangered birds, offering new hope for the survival of the critically endangered regent
These days, Gen Z appears to be pivoting toward skilled trades, perhaps driven by a desire for "AI-proof" job security. Many young workers now view blue-collar careers as more stable than office jobs in the face of rapid change.
Chan Soo Khian grew up next to Khoo Kongsi, in a world of aunties, uncles, cousins, and a compound alive with activity. His 15-suite hotel now sits in that same historic orbit, translating personal memory into design details and rare after-hours moments inside the clan grounds.
Residencies, fellowships, grants, and open calls from Vermont Studio Center, the Japanese American National Museum, and more in our monthly list of opportunities for artists, writers, and art workers.
“The Mummy 4” directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett recently spoke to Entertainment Weekly on their press tour for “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” and teased the upcoming sequel as “really, really beautiful and scary and sweeping, and it’s awesome.” Brendan Fraser and
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By David Brunnstrom March 2 (Reuters) - U.S. first lady Melania Trump chaired a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on children and education in conflict on Monday, two days after U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel launched attacks on Iran that prompted a U.N.
The United States attacked Iran only after learning that ally Israel was going to strike and fearing Tehran would retaliate against US forces, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday. "We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that that would precipitate
Scientists have designed nanoagents that act like smart drug-delivery capsules—carrying an antibiotic deep into bacterial infection sites and releasing it only when activated by gentle ultrasound. Delivering antibiotics locally, directly to the site of an infection, is
Estimating a mass for a potentially hazardous asteroid (PHA) is perhaps the single most important thing to understand about it, after its trajectory. Actually doing so isn't easy though, as the mass for objects in the tens to hundreds of kilometers in size are too small to have
An unprecedented legal showdown between the Sarawak state government and national oil corporation Petronas over hydrocarbon resource ownership could change long-assumed understandings of federal power in Malaysia, say analysts.
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The tone of the country’s biggest annual political meetings will focus on stability and realism instead of major policy shifts, say analysts.
As hard as it is to admit, an idea isn't necessarily worth implementing just because it sounds cool.
A decline in diplomatic relations masks a surge in Japan’s economic ties to China, says this researcher.
One user-created piece of content featuring Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell has been available to download since 2023
Pandora Jewelry Korea-based Woori Bank New York Agency are heading to 15490 Broadway.
The U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran have surged oil prices, and costs for consumers at the pump are expected to rise. The price of global benchmark Brent Crude oil was at about $77 per barrel as of Monday afternoon, up from about $71 a week ago and about $66 per barrel a month ago.
Research recently published in the journal Information Systems Research finds that giving low-wage workers access to their earned wages before payday can significantly increase saving behavior, financial monitoring and long-term planning. The study found that On-demand Wage
A study from the Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) has uncovered a theoretical mechanism showing how the electronic band structures of strongly correlated insulators can be reshaped by spin and charge perturbations, opening up new possibilities for
The midtown hotel, which opens next week, has four food and beverage venues.
The actress apologized after she reposted another account's Instagram Story that taunted those who refused to see the film over Melissa Barrera's exit.
Air pollution causes millions of premature deaths worldwide each year, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) identified as a major culprit. In response, countries from Ireland to China have promoted low-smoke or smokeless fuels as a clean alternative to traditional bituminous
For over 20 million years, the landscape of Europe has been a tree-rich mosaic of grasslands, scrubs and more or less open woodlands with an abundance of wildflowers. This is the conclusion of a new and comprehensive study of Europe's vegetation history—a study that suggests
A Florida-based pet food company is recalling dog treats sold in several states that may be contaminated with salmonella, according to a recent FDA announcement.
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Sunday said President Trump could attempt to use a national emergency declaration to cancel midterm elections. Greene said she could “see it” happening in a post on the social platform X made in response to a post from radio host
WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) - The United States is not postured for ground forces in Iran at this moment but U.S. President Donald Trump has those options, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters on Monday, adding that the administration believes that the objective
The musician who staged a whole farewell tour in 2009 suggested Nine Inch Nails may not be a touring act much longer
Game Freak has never used 9 different type combinations in a Pokémon game. What are the odds of a Fire/Fairy Pombon versus a Fire/Fighting Pombon?
Dubai’s reputation as a prosperous destination for expats and influencers has changed for some following Iranian strikes.
Employees who are impressed by vague corporate-speak like "synergistic leadership," or "growth-hacking paradigms" may struggle with practical decision-making, a new Cornell study reveals. Published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, research by cognitive
Atomically thin semiconductors such as tungsten disulfide (WS2) are promising materials for future photonic technologies. Despite being only a single layer of atoms thick, they host tightly bound excitons—pairs of electrons and holes that interact strongly with light—and can
The "Austin (Boots Stop Workin')" singer says her just released live single was born out of vulnerability
“Supercharged” solar activity and the equinox effect, which “doubles the chance of auroral activity around the spring and fall equinoxes”, could make March 2026 the best month for the northern lights until the mid-2030s.
Technology is making it harder than ever to determine real from fake, but that doesn't excuse sloppiness.
Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.), a former Interior Secretary during President Trump’s first term, said Monday he will not seek reelection this November. Zinke, who has represented Montana in the lower chamber for three non-consecutive terms, wrote in a letter to Montanans that he has
Olympic gold medalist Amber Glenn received a $300 Phyrexia Compleat bundle and thousands in Magic: The Gathering cards from Wizards.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Monday warned that inflation could be shaping up to be a “skunk in a party” following the US-Israeli air strikes on Iran over the weekend.
Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage.
Vice President JD Vance argued in favor of a larger-scale attack on Iran in the lead-up to Saturday’s strikes on the country, according to the New York Times. Vance reportedly said during a meeting in the White House’s Situation Room on Feb. 18 that launching a limited strike
The countercultural San Francisco artist specialized in antiwar art and the transcendent potential of sex in the era of flower power.
"Glass" has a unique and distinct meaning in physics—one that refers not just to the transparent material we associate with window glass. Instead, it refers to any system that looks solid but is not in true equilibrium and continues to change extremely slowly over time.
Bones broken in a skiing accident usually heal on their own. But if the break is too severe or a bone tumor needs to be removed, surgeons insert an implant that enables the bone to grow back together. Implants often consist of pieces of the patient's own bone, known as
Sylvia E. Sanders, 62, made the allegations in a lawsuit filed Feb. 14 in Nelson County state court in Kentucky.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Monday the Strait of Hormuz is now “closed” and threatened to attack any vessel attempting to transit, in the most explicit warning yet against the Gulf’s main maritime chokepoint. A Guards commander said they would set any ship “ablaze” if
Democrats eyeing a White House bid in 2028 have unanimously opposed President Trump's strikes on Iran but have split on their rationale, highlighting different approaches on what could be a crucial issue. While many expect the 2028 presidential race to be dominated by domestic
Multiphoton microscopy is used in biomedical research to study cells and tissues. Today, so-called two-photon microscopy is used to study processes within cells, but the technique has limitations in terms of image resolution. Four-photon microscopy provides images with higher
