North Korea says it is not bound by nuclear non-proliferation treaty
Its UN envoy said external pressure would not change its status as a nuclear-armed state.
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College students are noticing their AI‑smoothed writing sounds strong—and not like them
Generative AI has become a part of everyday student life in Canada. While institutions focus on misconduct and detection, a deeper shift is happening, one that concerns identity.
Magnetic 'super lenses' open new window on high-temperature superconductors
An international research team, including scientists from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), has achieved a methodological breakthrough in the study of superhydrides, a promising class of superconductors. For the first time, the team succeeded in analyzing
Musk’s biggest loyalist became his biggest liability
I sat down in the Musk v. Altman trial courtroom today, painfully aware that no one was going to ask Shivon Zilis the question on everyone's minds: Girl, what the fuck are you doing? Zilis, who testified under oath that she is the mother of four of Musk's children, was… what's
New Zealand begins discussion with Australia, Britain on replacing frigates
WELLINGTON, May 7 - New Zealand has begun discussions with Australia and Britain over replacing its ageing Anzac-class frigates, with advice on a preferred path expected to go to government by the end of 2027, Defence Minister Chris Penk said on Thursday.
Sega’s Stranger Than Heaven cast includes a yakuza icon who died 12 years ago
Bunta Sugawara starred in the Battles Without Honor and Humanity series in the 1970s, which were a huge influence on RGG Studio's Yakuza games
Stranger Than Heaven release date narrows down in new Xbox showcase
Xbox Presents: A Special Look at Stranger Than Heaven revealed details about the story, time periods, cast, combat, and mini-games in RGGs latest
Stranger Than Heaven sure looks like a Yakuza series prequel in its first 30-minute deep dive, oh and Snoop Dogg is here
And it's out this year.
Hourglass nanographenes unlock strong, robust multi-spin entanglement
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and collaborators have developed a predictive design strategy for creating graphene-like molecules with multiple interacting spins and enhanced resilience to magnetic perturbations, opening new avenues for
'I'm bleeding to death:' In 2009, Wurm Online was still the wild frontier of online gaming
In this classic PC Gamer magazine feature, writer Quintin Smith learns how hard life is in fantasy MMO Wurm Online.
Antimalarial drug hunt uncovers enzyme target with potent new inhibitors
Researchers from the Universities of Bath and Leeds (UK) have made a significant advance in the fight against malaria by uncovering a promising new potential target for drug discovery. The findings, published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, provide a powerful new
Jared Mattson (The Mattson 2) & Ruban Nielson (Unknown Mortal Orchestra) Announce New Collaborative Album FEAR: Hear “AMERICAN EAGLE”
Jared Mattson of the Mattson 2 has teamed up with Ruban Nielson of Unknown Mortal Orchestra for a collaborative album called FEAR. The LP arrives next month on Jagjaguwar, but for now you can hear the lead single “AMERICAN EAGLE.” The two musicians met in 2024 after crossing
U.S. President Trump's renewed trade war with China
BEIJING, May 7 - U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in May on his first visit to China in eight years.
Sound waves create mist that can act like 'plant sunscreen'
RMIT University researchers have developed a new way to coat fragile surfaces, including living plant leaves, using high‑frequency sound waves to create a fine mist that can act like a plant sunscreen.
I bought a $5 Steam Controller 7 years ago and forgot it existed. Now it's my new living room sidekick
Sorry old Steam Controller, I wasn't familiar with your games.
Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.
'We had people come just to see it': Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone
The unmanned aircraft can drop off 100 parcels a day within a 12km radius of Amazon's hub.
Jane Fonda Remembers Ted Turner: ‘I Loved Him With All My Heart’
"He swept into my life, a gloriously handsome, deeply romantic, swashbuckling pirate and I’ve never been the same," Fonda wrote in a moving message on Instagram
Researchers discover a new pathway to building energy-efficient computing chips
The growing popularity of electronic devices—from fitness trackers and laptops to smartphones—is driving demand for more energy-efficient computing chips. Now, researchers have found a way to change the electronic properties of a common semiconductor material, potentially
Take-Two chief is 'deeply disappointed' that we still don't have a new BioShock game
13 years after BioShock Infinite, BioShock 4 remains a distant dream.
Rare footage of elusive sea-floor creatures and backward-swimming fish captured by compact video-acoustic system
Arctic glacial fjords are hotspots of marine life, yet their seafloor environments remain some of the least explored regions on Earth. Their extreme remoteness and the technical challenges of deep-water observation have led scientists to rely on indirect measurements like
Los Campesinos! Reveal Exactly How Much They Made on Their Last Tour — And How Much It Cost Them
The indie rock stalwarts from Wales, Cardiff offered a rare, fascinating and fully transparent breakdown of the finances behind their 2024 North American trek
Milestone 1.0.0 Release of APK Downloader `apkeep` Powers Research on Android Apps
Last week, we released apkeep version 1.0.0 , the latest edition of our command-line Android package downloading software. Rather than indicating major changes for the project, this milestone instead signifies arriving at a relatively stable and mature place after gradual
Civilization 7 has been profitable despite design missteps
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said that Civ 7 has been "a profitable enterprise" while acknowledging that they got aspects "wrong."
Trump's pivot toward peace deal
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump's sudden pivot toward peace deal Washington and Tehran are reportedly closing in on a framework of a peace deal, news that broke
Clean energy's nickel rush is heading straight for some of Earth's richest ecosystems
Meeting future nickel demand for stainless steel and clean energy technologies will require tough decisions with potential environmental trade-offs, a new study has found. Dr. Jayden Hyman from The University of Queensland's School of the Environment led an international
Selling yourself short: New research shows how sexualized dating profiles can undermine long-term appeal
New research led by Prof. Gurit Birnbaum, a researcher of sexuality in close relationships at Reichman University's Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology, and conducted in collaboration with her graduate student Kobi Zholtack and Prof. Harry Reis of the University of Rochester,
RIP Magic – “Screwdark”
Last year, Sorry’s Marco Pini joined forces with Felix Bayley-Higgins, Beth Boswell-Knight, and Pedro Takahashi to form RIP Magic. The dance-rock crew supported LCD Soundsystem for some shows and then collaborated with James Murphy; at the moment, they’re opening for Tame
Energy crisis front and centre as ASEAN leaders prepare for summit
By Mikhail Flores and Karen Lema CEBU, Philippines, May 7 (Reuters) - Conflicts far beyond Southeast Asia are expected to dominate discussions of leaders of the regional ASEAN bloc meeting in the Philippines, with the Middle East crisis posing significant challenges for its
FDA approves fruit-flavored vapes in shocking first following reported pressure from Trump admin
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized the marketing of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes, marking the first time it has authorized fruit-flavored vaping products.
Cold-triggered ion channel in bacteria may point to broader temperature-sensing mechanism
All lifeforms need to continuously adapt to temperature changes to survive. Now, Weill Cornell Medicine investigators studying a bacterial protein have identified a new mechanism of sensing cold temperatures. The finding points to the possibility that this same type of
Dave Chappelle Says the Media Gets His Trans Jokes ‘Wrong’: ‘People Would Think It’s Me vs. the Gay Community. I Never Looked at It Like That’
Dave Chappelle said during a recent episode of the “IMO” podcast that the media gets his comedy “wrong” when covering his transgender jokes. The stand-up legend urged audiences to account for a “margin of error” when watching his sets. “People would think it’s me vs. the gay
Trump economic adviser: 'Credit card spending is through the roof'
One of President Trump’s economic advisers projected a “very, very strong” job market future in the U.S. on Wednesday, despite price hikes amid the Iran war. “I had the head of one of the big five banks in my office yesterday going through credit card data … and credit card
Everything We Saw At The Surprise Star Fox Nintendo Direct
Nintendo shadow-dropped a Direct about the star of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
How higher temperatures can benefit (or devastate) bumble bee populations
New research finds that higher temperatures can actually benefit some bumble bee species—particularly those that make subterranean nests. However, periods of extreme heat appear to offset those benefits, and may contribute to declining bumble bee populations in the southeastern
A study on intergenerational coexistence at a university helps dismantle stereotypes associated with ageism
Two researchers from the Department of Humanities at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) have analyzed the experiences of older students in an intergenerational lifelong learning program at UPF. The study helps dismantle stereotypes associated with age and ageism. The older students'
Harry Styles Is Ready to Sweat in ‘Dance No More’ Music Video Teaser
On May 7, the musician will release the video for the grooving record from his latest album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally
President Trump tries to save vaping
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story President Trump tries to save vaping The Trump administration handed e-cigarette companies a win this week when it authorized the sale of blueberry and mango flavored nicotine vaping pods,
Box Office Preview: ‘Mortal Kombat II’ to Battle ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ for Mother’s Day Bouquet
James Cameron's Billie Eilish doc and the critically acclaimed 'The Sheep Detectives' also enter the fray, while 'Michael' continues to be a crowd favorite.
Neil deGrasse Tyson: 'I expect the alien files will be anticlimactic'
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson predicted that government files on UFOs and unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) “will be anticlimactic.” “The impending release of U.S. government files on aliens and U.F.O.s is a good thing, even if it feels like a distraction from other
Nintendo announces new Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2
Star Fox 64 is getting a major remake for Nintendo Switch 2, Shigeru Miyamoto announced during surprise Nintendo Direct showcase.
‘Shark Tank’ mogul Kevin O’Leary’s massive new data center enrages Utah residents: ‘Shame!’
The proposed site would span roughly 60 square miles — making it more than twice the size of Manhattan.
Nintendo Announces Surprise Remake Of Star Fox 64 For Switch 2 And It Looks Fine
The game has received a complete next-gen overhaul
The Mysterious Hantavirus Outbreak That Put the Virus on the Western Map
More than 30 years ago, in the Four Corners region of the US, an Old-World pathogen was discovered in the New World The post The Mysterious Hantavirus Outbreak That Put the Virus on the Western Map appeared first on Nautilus .
Gut bacteria reveal hidden evolutionary lineages tied to aging and disease
The human gut harbors a complex ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms (the microbiome), which influences digestion, the immune system and metabolism. A research team led by the University of Vienna has used the "reverse ecology" analytical approach to demonstrate that many
An experiment shows that yellow trout can grow larger than the wild strain
An experiment conducted in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, has concluded that yellow trout can grow larger than the wild strain, which is the most commonly farmed phenotype of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). The yellow, cobalt blue, and white phenotypes result from
Dynamic catalyst interfaces offer a smarter route for converting CO₂ into formic acid
Electroreduction offers a promising route for converting CO2 into value-added chemicals using renewable electricity. Among the possible products, formic acid is particularly attractive because it is an important chemical feedstock and a potential liquid hydrogen carrier.
Commentary: Deepening Iran war and Hormuz crisis have left India sidelined
The US-Israel war on Iran has undermined New Delhi’s delicate balancing of ties in the Middle East, says RSIS’ Sinderpal Singh.
London-based firm strikes $132.5M deal for stake in massive Minnesota iron ore project
The deal gives TMCR a slice of future production revenue from one of the country’s only iron ore projects.
