Cornell scientists have engineered E. coli to act as a sensitive biosensor for monitoring environmental arsenic, a toxic pollutant most notably found in rice paddies in Southeast Asia. Their new study provides a proof of principle for a potentially cheap living sensor that can
After smashing March heat records in 14 states and the U.S. as a whole, the gigantic heat dome that's baked the Southwest is creeping eastward and may end up being one of the most expansive heat waves in American history, meteorologists and weather historians said.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day director Destin Daniel Cretton and Community's Andrew Guest are returning for season 2 of Wonder Man, a rare MCU renewal.
The blobfish, once considered the ugliest animal in the world, has since had quite the redemption arc. Years after it was first discovered, scientists realized that the deep-sea creature appeared so unnervingly blobby only because it went through an extreme change in pressure
Arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses), such as dengue and Zika viruses, transmit widely across the globe, posing threats to human health and biosecurity. They spread through the bites of arthropod vectors, moving between insects and vertebrate hosts. To sustain their
A California town that once spurned the fast food giant In-N-Out is trying to bring the burger chain back more than two years later.
"Both of my parents were in hospice, on opposite coasts. Then I found out that I had breast cancer."
For decades, scholars have estimated the ideology of members of Congress by analyzing roll-call votes, recorded tallies of each member's "yea-or-nay" on legislation. But a new study from the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy finds this method is likely
Ronnie Bowman, a preeminent bluegrass singer who was also renowned for co-writing songs recorded by top country stars like Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney and George Strait, died Sunday at age 64. Bowman was involved in a motorcycle accident in Ashland, Tenn. on Saturday and
Happy spring! If you've been stuck in a reading slump like me, look no further.
International markets and the world at large have grown used to US President Donald Trump's abrupt reversals, but Monday's about-face on Iran was one of his most spectacular yet. Since returning to power last year, Trump has openly embraced governing "by instinct." On the
Prolonged exposure to microplastics can disrupt vital physiological processes in gorgonians, such as respiration. Although these pollutants do not cause visible damage to tissues and cells, their effects could have an ecological impact on these organisms that structure the
Stellar streams are trails of stars that astronomers can study to solve mysteries about the history of our Milky Way galaxy and, potentially, the dark matter that helps shape the cosmos despite eluding direct observation. These streams have largely been left behind by small
New UNLV-led research is helping to unravel clues to a cosmic mystery that has eluded scientists for decades. Cataclysmic variables (CVs) are binary star systems in which primary stars—incredibly dense and compact white dwarfs—accumulate material from nearby companion stars.
The iconic Paul Klee work is missing from an exhibition about fascism at the Jewish Museum in New York due to "current conditions" in Israel.
ATLANTA - The two candidates running to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District faced off in a debate Sunday, offering a contrast in both tone and policy ahead of the April 7 runoff election. Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican
The name might sound like a Nordic god, but it is actually the molecular machinery that allows many different species to eat and grow: fungi, plants, whales, humans, flies. It is the mighty TOR protein. An expedition to Easter Island half a century ago led to its discovery, and
The ‘Hot To Go’ singer seems to have been caught up in a big misunderstanding
You know about 2hollis, right? He’s The Moment and all that? Perhaps you would be interested to learn that 2hollis, who is himself just 22, has a younger brother who leads a very young LA youth crew hardcore band. Angus Frazier is part of Start Today, a band who take their name
New research from the Shorebird Science and Conservation Collective at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), published in the journal Conservation Biology, provides a model for big data to inform conservation. To better protect shorebirds,
This March 16, 2026, image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope takes a closer look at the core of Messier 101, also known as the Pinwheel Galaxy.
Last Friday Yeat shared " Let King Tonka Talk ," a single featuring a beat from 100 gecs' Dylan Brady and a few lines rapped by one Kylie Jenner, aka King Kylie. Today, the California-born rapper took a full ad spread out of the New York Times to announce his new album is
Just renewed my membership for The Kid Should See This , a genuine internet treasure.
How to defeat Crimson Desert's Reed Devil boss and deal with all three phases.
Gorgeous vistas aren't enough when the rest of game is such a boring, annoying slog
Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf is the speaker of Iran's Parliament, and has spent decades inside the political circles of Tehran that wield power and influence in the country. On Monday, sources told multiple outlets that Ghalibaf is leading talks with President Trump on behalf of
Learn how to solve the Azure Moon Labyrinth puzzle in Crimson Desert.
A new study from Kiel University shows how the massive exchange of mobile genetic elements between fungi can impair their effectiveness against insects and ticks. Microbial fungi, such as the genus Metarhizium, are often used in biological pest control. These fungi attack
“American Idol” is expanding Season 24 with a new companion podcast. “‘American Idol’ Official Podcast” will be hosted by Danielle Fishel and will “dive deeper into America’s most iconic music competition series, exploring the performances everyone’s talking about, and offering
Meloni vowed to press on after losing a vote on constitutional reform many turned into a referendum on her government.
Originally published by Pacific Forum, the article is republished with permission. Most Western analyses of the recent purge of two People’s Liberation Army four-star generals (上将) treat this development as something shocking. Chinese Communist Party Chairman Xi Jinping has
According to The Silent fans, Snakebite is the worst possible card you can draft in Slay the Spire 2. But defenders of the card say it's misunderstood
Now that Ed O'Brien has a new solo album to promote, he's a fount of Radiohead news. When O'Brien announced his upcoming LP Blue Morpho last week, he gave a Rolling Stone interview and divulged Radiohead's plans for touring in the years ahead: "Every year, we’re going to do a
Jupiter's lightning has long been of interest to planetary scientists, as it marks stormy spots where researchers can look to learn more about convection in Jupiter's atmosphere. Observing lightning from a distance can be tricky, so scientists have focused on the bolts that are
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that President Trump sees an opportunity for a deal with Iran as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with the Middle Eastern country rages on. “Earlier today I spoke with our friend President Trump. President Trump believes there is
Court documents allege that the band attempted to "weaponize" trademark claims dating back more than a decade and "demanded a significant seven-figure payout" from FKA Twigs
A tiny crystal chip which uses terahertz radiation to see clearly through a wide range of materials could find applications in health care, biological research, and security screening. Researchers from Scotland and Japan have developed a lightweight superconducting chip, which
Aliah Zewail, a graduate student in psychological and brain sciences in the College of Natural Sciences (CNS), has led research for a new paper examining the confluence of artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLMs), morality, and cultural diversity.
The Trump-aligned company tasked with creating the $220 million ad featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem got a $60,000 signing bonus for making the commercial, during which time it spent $20,000 on horse rentals, lawmakers revealed Monday. The breakdown, secured as
Sources told Reuters that a private phone call between the Israeli prime minister, in which he stressed that Trump could 'make history' by toppling the ayatollah regime and take revenge for Iranian efforts to assassinate him, was central in Trump's decision to strike when he did
A jury on Monday awarded a $19 million judgment against Bill Cosby, finding him liable for sexually assaulting a woman who was working as a waitress in 1972. The plaintiff, Donna Motsinger, alleged in her lawsuit that Cosby drugged and raped her after picking her up in a
SYDNEY, March 24 - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra on Tuesday as both sides seek to clinch a long-delayed free trade deal following negotiations launched in 2018.
The Trump administration and French oil major TotalEnergies announced an agreement Monday under which the government would reimburse the company for oil and gas investments as the company abandons investments in wind power off the U.S. coast. The administration said in a press
The Spire of Insight in Crimson Desert will lead you to the Abyss, but you must first solve its four riddles hidden inside. Here's how to solve them.
Our Heartopia guide lists where to find all the limited-time fish, insects, forageables, and ingredients for cooking.
More job cuts have come in Spotify’s podcast group, including layoffs at The Ringer, the streamer’s podcast network and sports and pop culture site. The layoffs Monday affected 15 employees, about 3% of the podcast organization’s headcount, with most cuts coming at The Ringer
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war on Monday: - Trump-Netanyahu call - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he had spoken with Donald Trump and that the US president believed the countries' military gains in Iran could be converted into a