Steve Jobs once described the personal computer as “the equivalent of a bicycle for our minds.” Jobs at 12 years old had read an article published in Scientific American that compared the efficiency of locomotion for various species on the planet. The study basically measured
Tap Tap Loot, a kitty-cat clicker RPG, has a new demo up for the Steam Next Fest.
CNBC and Statista chart the top fintech players from around the world, ranging from startups to Big Tech names.
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump slated to announce data center initiative President Trump, during his State of the Union address Tuesday night, is expected to announce agreements with Big Tech aimed at mitigating data centers’ impact on
The move will mark the first time the embassy will be providing such services at Israeli settlements after starting to do so recently in Palestinian cities in the West Bank
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The James Webb Space telescope captured stunning images of the ice giant The post Researchers Map Uranus’ Atmosphere in Stunning Detail appeared first on Nautilus .
President Donald Trump admitted Monday that a US assault on Iran would be disastrous for the Middle East nation’s people as he considers options for a military attack, reportedly drawing private warnings from the United States’ top general. In a Truth Social post, Trump pushed
Some areas have seen average house prices increase by 7% in the past year, according to ONS data.
John Davidson, the Scottish Tourette’s syndrome activist and real-life inspiration for “I Swear,” was thrust into the spotlight at the 79th BAFTA Awards when his involuntary vocal tics disrupted the ceremony, including an outburst of racial slurs that occurred as “Sinners”
Users were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.
Pressure is mounting on Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) — and on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) — over explosive allegations that the Texas congressman had an affair with a staffer who later killed herself. A growing number of Republicans have called for Gonzales to resign, or to
While it may be old, PoE 1's oldest systems continue to be polished with every expansion.
John Turturro’s crime thriller “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York” has sold to Sony Pictures Classics a month after its Sundance Film Festival premiere. A release date hasn’t been set but SPC is eyeing a theatrical debut in the fall. Written and directed by Noah Segan,
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care The Big Story Novo Nordisk plans to slash GLP-1 prices The list prices of GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Ozempic are set to fall by up to 50 percent next year following an announcement by pharmaceutical giant Novo
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a Monday lawsuit against New Jersey and its Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D), over a recent executive order that bans Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from state property without a judicial warrant. The government wrote that Sherrill is
The legacy of Thrice Upon A Time remains unparalleled in the face of a brand-new franchise continuation.
Foo Fighters' new album Your Favorite Toy doesn't drop until April, but Dave Grohl and company have already shared quite a few teasers, whether in the form of an official single or a series of brief snippets on Instagram . The Foos are currently in Ireland right now, where they
Last summer, the multi-city music festival series Punk In The Park faced backlash when word got out that owner Cameron Collins of Brew Ha Ha Productions donated to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. Bands like Destiny Bond dropped off Punk In The Park events, Dropkick
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Even if Trump orders strikes on Iran, the spotlight will return to Jerusalem ■ The U.S. betrayal of the Kurds – and its backing of Turkey's Syria occupation – underscores Israel's need for a coherent regional strategy
Shareholders withdrew a lawsuit alleging Hasbro misled investors about Magic overprinting, as the company moves to dismiss a related securities case.
The technology giant had pledged to increase investment in the US by $600bn, under pressure from Trump.
The AI developer laid out red lines on military use of its products, a source said.
Two Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are floating an amendment to an abortion bill that would bring homicide charges against expecting mothers who choose to terminate their pregnancies. The GOP sponsors, state Rep. Jody Barrett (Dickson) and state Sen. Mark Pody (Lebanon),
A new study has revealed how tiny imperfections and vibrations inside a promising quantum material could be used to control an unusual quantum effect, opening new possibilities for smaller, faster, and more efficient energy-harvesting devices.
Backrooms' director, 17-year-old Kane Parsons, keeps showing why he got this job. His take on the viral YouTube/creepypasta phenomenon feels right.
A new study has identified a distinct climate precursor in the Mediterranean Sea that can predict winter precipitation levels in the Levant months in advance. The study, published in Weather and Climate Dynamics, is titled "Mediterranean Sea heat uptake variability as a
A new study sheds light on the behavior of yeast cells in the gut, paving the way for new lines of yeast that more efficiently produce therapeutic drugs tailored to address specific diseases. The research is published in the journal BMC Genomics.
A playful TikTok trend celebrating everyday Chinese habits has gone global, prompting debate over cultural appreciation - and whether online fascination can reshape perceptions.
The fallout between the two ASEAN members highlights Timor-Leste’s unique international personality, says a researcher.
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) said Tuesday that former Attorney General Merrick Garland, who served under former President Biden, should testify to Congress about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Why the [Department of Justice (DOJ)] under Merrick Garland, or others,
There’s a wide gap between parents’ estimates of their teenagers' AI chatbot activities and actual usage, according to new polling data. A majority of teens in the U.S. — 64 percent — indicated they use AI chatbots in a Pew Research Center survey. About 3 in 10 said they use
Depending on others for something you need may feel like a risky proposition—and perhaps a human one. It is actually a survival strategy found in the microbial world, and far more frequently than one might expect. Discovering why is key to understanding how microbes form stable
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Researchers at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CEB) have found a new way to organize molecules inside living cells, opening possibilities for more controlled and efficient biomanufacturing. The team has published a paper in Nature Communications
Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled a partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to expand internet connectivity around the world – signaling its openness to working with Elon Musk’s companies despite his feud with OpenAI.
A new study from NYU Abu Dhabi has found that small coral reef fish in the Arabian Gulf are facing a hidden but growing source of stress. When oxygen levels drop at night, a common occurrence on some of the world's hottest reefs, these fish must use extra energy just to recover
Countries with stricter and better-targeted climate policies cut carbon emissions faster, according to a major new study by researchers in the UK and EU. The study draws on the most comprehensive climate policy dataset ever assembled, using over 3,900 policies adopted since
New whistleblower allegations shared with Sen. Dick Durbin (Ill.) prompted the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday to accuse FBI Director Kash Patel of “irresponsible joyriding” on the bureau’s jet, which Durbin said had compromised high stakes
Laurence des Cars's resignation comes months after the infamous jewel heist drew international ire.
Wilkinson was arrested after photographing a protest at the New York Times's headquarters.
PayPal's stock lost nearly a third of its value last year due to slowing growth and competition concerns.