Acoustic signals have been important markers during NASA's Mars missions. Measurements of sound can provide information both about Mars itself—such as turbulence in its atmosphere, changes in its temperature, and its surface conditions—and about the movement of the Mars rovers.
Women are largely absent from the questions, sources, and mark schemes that shape how history is taught and assessed in schools in England.
Clothing is one of the top categories in online sales worldwide, with expected revenues of more than US$920 billion (£702 billion) this year. And for clothing businesses, like many others, online retail opens the door to a wider customer base.
Kimchi has been enjoyed for centuries in Korea. But the spicy fermented cabbage dish has recently gained popularity in other parts of the world not only because of its delicious taste, but because of its potential to positively influence the many thousands of important microbes
While much has been written about the race to modernize industry and agriculture in fascist Italy, the history of animal husbandry during this period has largely been overlooked by scholars. The "Battle of Zootechnics"—the Italian project to centralize and modernize animal
An ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has affected more than 184 million domestic poultry since 2022 and, since making the leap to dairy cattle in spring 2024, more than 1,000 milking cow herds.
Being close to a natural habitat such as a forest doesn't necessarily make farmland more attractive to pollinators, a new study shows.
Sony requested a preliminary injunction against the use of Horizon-like materials in Light of Motiram, and that's taking some time to figure out.
To the GOP, I say, please avoid the tendency to paint with a broad, racial brush.
Elden Ring Nightreign DLC, the Forsaken Hollows, brings two new playable characters to the roster. Here's how to unlock the Scholar and Undertaker.
Serena Williams announced in 2022 that she was bidding farewell to tennis "on her own terms."
Really interesting post about Hammersmith Bridge , which has been closed since 2019, a presumed “loss” of 25,000 daily car trips. “The local economy has adapted, air quality has improved, and overall traffic congestion has lessened.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
MPE Director and Nobel Laureate Reinhard Genzel is spearheading an open letter signed by nearly 30 eminent international astronomers urging the Chilean government to relocate the proposed INNA industrial complex. The project threatens the world-renowned dark skies over ESO's
A naturally fluffy white beard, a round belly and a jolly laugh might seem like the keys to being a successful Santa Claus, but new research suggests that a calling to play the man with the bag full of toys is enough to help candidates overcome a lack of typical attributes for
Israel is set to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest after the European Broadcasting Union general assembly called off a vote over its participation. Golan Yochpaz, CEO of Israeli broadcaster and EBU member KAN, told the gathered assembly: “The attempt to remove KAN from
In 2024, the global art market hit an estimated $57.5 billion (€49.5 billion) in sales, according to the Art Basel and UBS Art Market Report 2025, underscoring art's significance as an asset class. Art is traditionally associated with noble motivations and heritage. However,
The late Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh often emphasized the interconnectedness of everything in this world. He explained how meditation can change our perceptions about the things we encounter in our daily lives by revealing this interdependence.
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, we hear from Brooke Zaugg, executive director of Faith & Media Initiative, on the coalition’s work to influence the portrayals of spirituality and people of faith in media and pop culture. And Variety’s Marc Malkin talks with
Big farmers grab the lion’s share of US government support, and recent cuts have chipped away at small growers’ markets and margins The most significant food system failure since the pandemic was not a natural disaster: in October, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Fan reactions to two SpongeBob SquarePants-themed Kits launched this week have been very divided — we dove in to see if they have any merit.
The streaming wars have a new entrant. Versant, the cable-heavy company slated to be spun off early next year from NBCUniversal, plans to introduce a new streaming outlet tied to MS NOW in the middle of 2026 and will also work to expand its Fandango streaming hub into an
Dr. Addison Montgomery is scrubbing back in on “Grey’s Anatomy.” Variety has learned exclusively that Kate Walsh is set to reprise her role as the fan favorite character in an upcoming episode of the ABC medical drama’s ongoing 22nd season. Walsh will appear in the “Grey’s
Germany is increasing its defense spending in response to the threat posed by Russia, with plans to reach the NATO target of 3.5 percent of GDP on core defense requirements and an additional 1.5 percent on wider resilience and security.
If you want to get in touch with Fran Lebowitz, you’ll have to jump through a few hoops. Even inquiring if the sharp-tongued writer and flaneur would entertain an interview required three intermediaries and instructions delivered over the phone: “Dial her number at 4 p.m. Talk
Alexander Farah’s short drama is making a push for Academy Awards consideration after debuting in Toronto and winning awards on the festival circuit.
Rebecca Henderson, Ben Sinclair and Alex Moffat co-star in writer-director Jeremy Redleaf's comedy feature about a pair of misguided wellness experts.
Bad Bunny has done countless memorable things in his career, and high on the list is making the holiday season an event for his fans. He dropped his “X100pre” album on Christmas Day; the “El Ultimo Tour” LP around Thanksgiving; and his sixth studio album, “Debí Tirar Más
When Cyclone Ditwah made landfall on November 28 2025, Sri Lanka experienced one of its deadliest environmental disasters in modern history.
JD Vance hit up his buddies in the Signal chat used to coordinate bombing Yemen with a late-night plea for companionship—hours after the chat’s existence was revealed to the public by Atlantic editor Jeff Goldberg. “This chat’s kind of dead,” Vance texted at 2:26 a.m. “Anything
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have rapidly emerged as one of the most promising frontiers in modern biology. These nano-sized messengers mediate communication between cells, tissues, and organs, influencing processes from immune signaling to cancer progression. Their growing
The latest casting news for The Batman Part II could confirm a major theory about Matt Reeves new movie.
The country star is set to release her third album on Feb. 20
Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, said Thursday that those on the committee are “very concerned” by the Pentagon’s double-tap strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. “Quite frankly, the many members have very much concerns as to
Spanish pop star will hit arenas across Europe, the U.S., and Latin America
Trump administration officials will brief reporters Thursday afternoon after the FBI made an arrest in its nearly five-year-old probe of who placed pipe bombs near the offices of the Democratic and Republican national committees in 2021. The news marks the latest movement in
There had been calls for Israel to be excluded over the conduct of the war in Gaza.
I can now sleep easy.
The Pentagon has argued that the policy imposes “common sense” rules that protect the military from release of information that could put them in danger.
As he rolls out his Dynamic Duos album series, the EPMD legend opens up about aging gracefully in rap, turning down generative AI, and the industry’s pay-to-play culture.
Americans’ confidence in the economy slipped in November to minus 30, according to the latest Gallup poll, the lowest level recorded since July 2024. Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index (ECI) — which combines Americans’ assessments of the current economic conditions and the
12:30 Report is The Hill’s midday newsletter. Subscribe here. In today's issue: It’s Thursday. Everyone’s annual Spotify Wrapped should be out. Who were your top artists for the year? I doubt any of you will be surprised to hear Taylor Swift dominated mine. 😏 🚓 NEWS THIS
The team behind what has been described as "one of the most significant mosaics discovered in the UK" have revealed that it depicts an alternative "long-lost" telling of the Trojan War. The paper is published in the journal Britannia.
Cover crops improve soil health and water quality, prevent nutrient loss, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but they're only grown on about 5% of U.S. agricultural lands. That's despite billions in annual federal investments, primarily in the form of cost-share and incentive
Picture a baby Brachiosaurus the size of a golden retriever, hunting for food with its siblings while dodging predators that would happily eat it. Meanwhile, its parents—towering over 40 feet tall—are dozens of miles away, going about their lives completely unbothered by their
When people use hand gestures that visually represent what they're saying, listeners see them as more clear, competent and persuasive. That's the key finding from my new research published in the Journal of Marketing Research, where I analyzed thousands of TED Talks and ran
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) said Wednesday that the Minnesotan Somali community is part of “the fabric of our state,” comments that follow attacks on Somalians from President Trump. “I just watched the video of Donald Trump attacking the beautiful Somali community
Left 4 Dead creator Mike Booth is helming a new 4-player co-op game from Bad Robot Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment.
If you look across space with a telescope, you'll see countless galaxies, most of which host large central black holes, billions of stars and their attendant planets. The universe teems with huge, spectacular objects, and it might seem like these massive objects should hold
The Sayonara Wild Hearts developer has made an inventive PC and Switch compilation of its great mobile games like Device 6 and Beat Sneak Bandit
Bert Kreischer’s scripted comedy series “Free Bert” will premiere on Netflix in January. The streamer released six first-look images of the show, and, in a sign of great restraint, only one features the comic shirtless. The six-episode series, created by Kreischer, Jarrad Paul
