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The Guardian · 27m ago
At least 13 dead as tourist plane crashes during flight over Peru’s Nazca Lines
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At least 13 dead as tourist plane crashes during flight over Peru’s Nazca Lines
Plane crashes into field after departing from the nearby city of Ica, according to local authorities At least 13 people have died after a plane carrying tourists crashed into a field in Peru, local authorities said. Nazca’s municipal government said the plane was taking tourists on a sightseeing…
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EU calls emergency meeting to discuss Ceuta migrant crossings
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EU to hold urgent meeting of interior ministers on Tuesday over Ceuta crisis
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EU to hold urgent meeting of interior ministers on Tuesday over Ceuta crisis
Divisions remain in the bloc over mass crossing of migrants into Spanish territory in north Africa The EU is to hold an urgent meeting of interior ministers on Tuesday amid continued divisions in the bloc over the arrival of more than 50,000 migrants in the Spanish territory of Ceuta in north…
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2h ago
Root in 'very different place' over Test captaincy
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Spain's Pedro Sánchez was a hero of migrants. After Ceuta, he faces his biggest challenge
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William and Kate bring children to Commonwealth Games
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Gold family agrees to sell West Ham stake to Staveley
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Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says
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Spain attacks 'selfish' response of some EU countries to Ceuta migrant crossings
Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen arrangement with Spain as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called scenes in Ceuta "shocking".
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'Our hearts are in ruins,' Savannah Guthrie says after kidnapped mother's ransom notes released
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EU offered Spain support ‘from first moment’ of Ceuta crisis, says von der Leyen, after Sánchez hits out – Europe live
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Dozens injured as earthquake hits near Naples in seismic swarm
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7h ago
Nine killed in strikes on Kyiv, as Ukraine sinks Russian container ship
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Greek police fast-tracking tests to find out how British woman found in suitcase died
Authorities are yet unable to say whether the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross is considered murder, but toxicology tests are being fast-tracked.
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Phoenix end winless run with victory over Fire
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Opinion: Remembering Margo Howard
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10h ago
FDA weighs a new kind of flu shot based on technology RFK Jr. has questioned
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Italy says it’s temporarily suspending EU Schengen arrangement with Spain after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta – as it happened
The measure will impact people travelling by plane or boat between the two countries Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez is now in Ceuta, accompanied by interior minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska. He first visited the Tarajal border crossing, and is now talking to officials from local authorities…
NewsThe Guardian · 11h ago
Boxer secures Tuvalu’s first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a bout
11h ago
Boxer secures Tuvalu’s first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a bout
Tarona Taafaki makes history in women’s 75kg category All boxers eliminated in semis receive bronze medals A boxer has made history for Tuvalu by winning the tiny Pacific island nation’s first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a single fight. Twenty-year-old Tarona Taafaki, one of five…
11h ago
More than 25,000 children lose previous legal protections, as federal contract ends
Thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children are set to lose legal representation. The federal contract that pays for legal access expired Friday.
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Lebanese who fled the Israeli invasion visit to see what's left
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Death toll in Spain border crisis reaches 67 as tens of thousands cross back in to Morocco
The death toll in Spain's Ceuta border crisis with Morocco has climbed to 67. They included some who drowned and some who were killed in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier.
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Staff Sgt. Rampersad, 28, who always knew she wanted to serve, is laid to rest
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Why did OpenAI's and Anthropic's AI models hack other companies?
OpenAI and Anthropic say their models broke into other companies' systems during testing, raising security concerns amid a heated debate over how to regulate AI.
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Over 81,000 U.S. soldiers are missing from past wars. One may soon be identified
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Nurses chase Cyclospora using grocery receipts, food apps and detailed interviews
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In the race for Senate in Michigan, multiple party fights are colliding for Democrats
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For sale: early access to Trump's Truth Social posts
The president's media company is offering investors early access to his Truth Social feed for up to $100,000 a month. Experts say the service may violate insider trading laws.
NewsThe Guardian · 14h ago
EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges
14h ago
EU relations, climate crisis and Gaza: why Ed Miliband is fired up by Foreign Office challenges
Labour veteran is said to relish role that requires careful negotiation of Trump and impending G20 leadership Extraordinarily, given the importance of geopolitics, the office of foreign secretary has sometimes appeared a consolation prize in British politics, perhaps reflecting the transfer of…
14h ago
First Australian mass mortality event suspected as deadly bird flu virus rapidly escalates among native birds
Helicopter surveillance finds dead and dying greater crested terns off South Australian coast as H5 virus spreads Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More than 80 dead and sick birds seen on rocks off the South Australian coast are suspected to be the first mass mortality…
NewsThe Guardian · 15h ago
‘A symbol of resistance’: the fight to save treehouse built on no man’s land next to Berlin Wall
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‘A symbol of resistance’: the fight to save treehouse built on no man’s land next to Berlin Wall
Supporters fear structure could be torn down as safety hazard and want it to become memorial to postwar foreign labourers in honour of its Turkish creator Sometimes the currents of history converge in a single spot. In Berlin, one of the most intriguing of those places is a small traffic island…
16h ago
The final hit: Is Glasgow’s 25-year gruesome gangland feud finally over?
The double assassination of two Scots in the Costa del Sol may have ended the war between the Lyons and the Daniels – but the crimes haven’t gone away It was a warm evening in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol last year when two Scottish men met a violent end. The punters of Monaghans seafront bar…
NewsThe Guardian · 16h ago
Noma restaurant prepares to reopen under new leadership after abuse allegations
16h ago
Noma restaurant prepares to reopen under new leadership after abuse allegations
World-class venue puts renewed focus on staff wellbeing under new head chef after René Redzepi stepped down and apologised for his behaviour The Copenhagen restaurant Noma – often ranked among the world’s best – is preparing to reopen next week under new leadership for the first time since its star…
NewsThe Guardian · 17h ago
‘Who could have done this?’ Mystery over Briton found dead in a suitcase in Athens
17h ago
‘Who could have done this?’ Mystery over Briton found dead in a suitcase in Athens
Greek police throw entire homicide division at trying to explain fate of 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross Two worlds separated by sheets of corrugated iron: one, a tree-lined road, bordered by a park and the home of Greece’s oldest sports club; the other a wasteland of derelict buildings and…
NewsThe Guardian · 17h ago
‘We stared into an abyss’: the heroes battling to tame France’s ‘megafire’
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‘We stared into an abyss’: the heroes battling to tame France’s ‘megafire’
Exhausted firefighters wage ‘war of attrition’ against blaze that forced 200,000 people from their homes By noon it is time for a break. The temperature is about 35C, the smell of ash, cinders and burnt wood hang acrid in the air. At tables laid out in the shrinking shade on the desiccated grass…
NewsThe Guardian · 17h ago
ECB official warns climate crisis poses growing threat to ‘core financial stability’
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ECB official warns climate crisis poses growing threat to ‘core financial stability’
Exclusive: As wildfires rage, Frank Elderson says more work needed to assess risk from collapse of ecosystem services A senior policymaker at the European Central Bank has said the climate emergency and the breakdown of nature poses a dramatically growing risk to the global economy. Frank Elderson…
NewsThe Guardian · 17h ago
Singapore bans Massive Attack for showing Palestinian flag, breaching ban on foreign emblems
17h ago
Singapore bans Massive Attack for showing Palestinian flag, breaching ban on foreign emblems
Two members given ‘stern warnings’ after concert and barred from returning, with band also excluded from performing in Singapore again, say authorities British trip-hop band Massive Attack has been barred from performing in Singapore after an investigation found two members unfurled a Palestinian…
NewsThe Guardian · 18h ago
Petrol prices on track to top $2 a litre as Bowen sounds death knell for fuel excise relief
18h ago
Petrol prices on track to top $2 a litre as Bowen sounds death knell for fuel excise relief
Petrol now costs more than $1.90 a litre in every capital city, with diesel expected to exceed $2.40 a litre Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Petrol prices could surpass $2 a litre and diesel $2.40 in coming days, after the government’s 16-cent discount ends on Sunday…
19h ago
FIFA scraps controversial deal to sell stakes in World Cup to private investors
FIFA abandoned a plan to create a commercial venture and then sell stakes to minority investors, just days after unveiling it. The plan drew sharp condemnation — and a boycott from European nations.
NewsThe Guardian · 20h ago
Bessent ‘to-do’ list shows proposal for US to buy $5bn-$10bn of Japanese yen
20h ago
Bessent ‘to-do’ list shows proposal for US to buy $5bn-$10bn of Japanese yen
Treasury secretary’s notepad, photographed by Reuters on Friday morning, prompts questions over US plans During a cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday, the US treasury secretary Scott Bessent carelessly revealed plans for the US to buy $5bn-$10bn in Japanese yen in a scribbled “to do” list left…
21h ago
Adani to pay no company tax despite $1bn revenue from Queensland coalmine
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21h ago
Prosecutors move to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism case, saying 'botched installation' to blame
The government had accused David Hearn of ripping a piece of sealant after a $14-million renovation. Hearn has repeatedly said that he simply touched the water in the pool out of curiosity last month.
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Missing Australian hiker found dead in Wyoming, officials say
Body of William Standish discovered in Teton mountains as investigators say fatal fall likely cause of death A 28-year-old Australian hiker who lost contact with his family while hiking the Continental Divide Trail between Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks in Wyoming has been found dead…
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Middle East crisis: Trump says ‘Israel is very happy’ with Gaza peace plan but doesn’t say if withdrawal or Hamas disarmament comes first – as it happened
The agreement is a ‘great breakthrough’, the president says in response to media questions Trump claims agreement for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas in Gaza but support uncertain Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis Al Jazeera reporter Hani Mahmoud has reported the…
1d ago
Climate adaptation at its limits, says one scientist
A climate scientist says Earth is "passing the limits of adaptation" when it comes to withstanding the effects of climate change.
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Drone delivery helps in Rwanda, but only so much
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1d ago
Google pauses AI satellite images, after fears of deepfakes in the sky
Journalists, human rights advocates and open source analysts recoiled in horror at the initial decision: "The opportunities for abuse and disinfo are literally boundless," said one.
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Keeping cool without AC: Our readers share their tips
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Ars Technica · 2h ago
Here's how engineers plan to save the satellite sent to save NASA's Swift mission
2h ago
Here's how engineers plan to save the satellite sent to save NASA's Swift mission
"We believe that a capture of Swift, an attempted capture of Swift, is very much in the cards."
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Is this Billboard Hot 100 hit AI slop?
Fenix Flexin is best known as a member of Shoreline Mafia, a rap duo from Los Angeles. But he's recently found solo success with the track "Rubberz," which has climbed to number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100. Almost immediately, though, questions were raised about the song's origins, with many…
4h ago
Spider-Man: Brand New Day leak racks up millions of views
A bootleg of Spider-Man: Brand New Day was up on X for over seven hours before eventually being pulled. During that time, it reached over 5.9 million accounts and accumulated over 143,000 likes. Other accounts have reposted the leaked film, but none have lasted particularly long, as Disney now…
5h ago
Trump blames Tim Walz for water hacks even though it’s probably Iran
The FBI, the EPA, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have stopped short of officially blaming Iran for a spate of cyberattacks on Minnesota's water systems, but consensus is that Iran is likely behind them. That, of course, hasn't stopped Donald Trump from sharing his…
5h ago
Review: Yes, we're still arguing about Nolan's The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan's impressionistic remix of Homer's epic poem finds the man behind the myth.
8h ago
As Reddit stock falls, CEO questions value of Google's AI Overviews
Reddit may still be considering ending its licensing deal with Google.
TechArs Technica · 9h ago
After noise complaints, judge orders Waymo to stop overnight charging in Santa Monica
9h ago
After noise complaints, judge orders Waymo to stop overnight charging in Santa Monica
Autonomous vehicle giant disturbs residents' sleep.
11h ago
Defcon's new badge is a security key you can see inside
A removable chip lets hackers inspect their badge—and keep using it after Defcon.
11h ago
How fruit flies chase invisible ribbons of smell to get to their source
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The Verge · 21h ago
With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC
21h ago
With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC
Sharge, the company that makes delightful retro Mac-shaped chargers and see-inside batteries, is finally impressing me with a portable SSD. I couldn't recommend the Sharge Disk, Disk Plus, or even the Disk Pro, but I'd be happy to own the new Disk Pro 2 Ultra. This isn't just a drive. It's a 4K…
22h ago
Not just Neanderthals: Ghost lineage in Africa left its mark on our DNA
Some group with no modern descendants contributed a lot to our genomes.
TechArs Technica · 23h ago
Doctors took a look at man's painful shoulder—they found the joint was missing
23h ago
Doctors took a look at man's painful shoulder—they found the joint was missing
The term "Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome" was coined in 1981, based on cases in four women.
23h ago
The Mermaid Mask is a perfect vacation murder mystery
The Mermaid Mask, the next point-and-click game from Tangle Tower developer SFB Games, has everything you could ask for in a great murder mystery. It starts with a compelling setup: The captain of a submarine is found dead in a locked room, his body next to a mysterious cauldron with blood…
TechArs Technica · 23h ago
Google plans to exempt sanctioned nations from Android developer verification
23h ago
Google plans to exempt sanctioned nations from Android developer verification
Someone in Cuba or Iran can keep installing APKs with no new restrictions, but devs will suffer.
23h ago
Reddit keeps its strange DMCA fight over Google search results alive
Reddit advances lawsuit accusing Perplexity AI of conspiring with web scraper.
TechArs Technica · 1d ago
Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies
1d ago
Claude published malicious code to the Internet and attacked 3 real companies
Had the hacks used conventional methods, someone would likely go to prison.
TechArs Technica · 1d ago
Google Earth risked ruin with retracted AI tool for making fake satellite pics
1d ago
Google Earth risked ruin with retracted AI tool for making fake satellite pics
“What on earth is Google doing?” Misinformation fears spur walk-back of AI tool.
1d ago
Here’s the problem with putting an AI image generator in Google Earth
A text prompt was all it took to generate reality-warping images using Google Earth's satellite, aerial, and 3D imagery with a now-rolled back AI feature, like these images generated by Digital Digging's Henk van Ess that show "refugees near the Mexican border" and a bomb crater near a hospital in…
1d ago
Apple’s new AirTags are back down to their best price
We spotted a great deal on Tile trackers earlier this week that’s still live, but if you’re an iPhone owner, we ultimately recommend Apple’s latest AirTag. Right now, you can pick up a four-pack for $89 ($10 off) at Amazon and Target, matching the bundle’s all-time low price. If you’re a member…
1d ago
Google Earth’s AI deepfake tool only lasted one day
Google has shut down Google Earth feature it launched Thursday that allowed users to edit satellite images with text prompts using AI. The tool essentially let users create AI deepfakes of the real world using text prompts; Digital Digging's Henk van Ess, for example, intentionally generated images…
1d ago
Would you get tattooed just to interview at a 7-days-a-week AI startup?
LemonLime’s CEO got “carried away” with tattoo gimmick.
1d ago
The OG reading app just got a big update
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 138, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, happy August, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about microwave sounds and Meta glasses and Alex vs…
1d ago
The ban on robot vacuums won’t make them safer, only worse
No other gadget knows as much about your home as a robot vacuum. They map your space, learn your routines, and many now carry a camera and microphone into every room in your house. As AI gives them a better understanding of what they see, the privacy and security risks these autonomous robots pose…
TechThe Verge · 1d ago
The NHTSA is investigating 1.2 million Tesla vehicles over suspension failure reports
1d ago
The NHTSA is investigating 1.2 million Tesla vehicles over suspension failure reports
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is probing nearly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving complaints about a suspension failure that could cause "a loss of vehicle directional control," as reported earlier by Reuters. The preliminary investigation includes the…
1d ago
Google might launch a ‘Pixel Tag’
Google is seemingly working on an item tracker that might compete with Apple's AirTag. 9to5Google obtained an image of something called a "Google Pixel Tag" that has a small oval shape. The publication also linked to a Slovenian store listing about the Pixel Tag that describes the gadget as an item…
TechArs Technica · 1d ago
High school defends staying silent while boys made AI nudes of 59 classmates
1d ago
High school defends staying silent while boys made AI nudes of 59 classmates
Gaps in laws may help Pennsylvania high school escape AI nudes scandal.
1d ago
Researchers devise a full-color night vision goggle
Wavelength and intensity in the infrared are translated into colors in the visible.
1d ago
China could supply EV manufacturing boom with recycled EVs
Look at chemistry of batteries and motors shows big opportunity for recycling.
1d ago
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is a quirky life sim that’s worth buying at this discount
Looking to start your own island paradise full of Miis based on family, friends, and celebrities, but don’t feel like paying full fare? Woot has Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Switch on sale for $52.99 (usually $59.95). Sort of like Animal Crossing, but more off-kilter, this unique game sees…
TechArs Technica · 1d ago
Sony acknowledges backlash, “cautiously” moves ahead with end of PlayStation discs
1d ago
Sony acknowledges backlash, “cautiously” moves ahead with end of PlayStation discs
Sony doesn't think the move will hurt it financially.
1d ago
The major labels propose rules to keep AI slop off the charts
Several record labels, including the big three - Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group - have proposed rules regarding chart eligibility for AI songs. In short, they wouldn't be. The proposal goes quite a bit further than a labeling proposal put forth by the RIAA, the…
TechArs Technica · 1d ago
Man invested $45M in a Nicolas Cage movie. It got stolen off Netflix’s desk.
1d ago
Man invested $45M in a Nicolas Cage movie. It got stolen off Netflix’s desk.
Filmmaker sues Netflix over stolen screener of unreleased Nicolas Cage movie.
1d ago
New York sues Kalshi for allegedly running an ‘illegal gambling operation’
New York is suing Kalshi over claims the prediction market is running "an illegal gambling operation." In the lawsuit, New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses Kalshi of violating state laws by accepting wagers without a license from the state's gaming commission, as reported earlier by…
1d ago
It’s time to panic about AI safety
When the phrase "OpenAI hacked Hugging Face" has more or less entered mainstream culture, you know we have an AI problem. This week, we learned more about exactly how OpenAI's agent broke out of a sandbox and autonomously traversed the web, including a bunch of other supposedly secure web services…
1d ago
AI scammers outperform humans when it comes to building trust
The AI chatbot was more effective at creating “exploitable trust” than the humans.
1d ago
Anthropic says Claude accidentally hacked real companies too
Anthropic just realized several of its Claude AI models hacked into the systems of three different organizations during testing, acting on their own and without the company noticing. The revelation comes days after rival OpenAI said one of its own models had breached developer platform Hugging…
1d ago
D&D is getting World of Warcraft and Star Wars crossovers
Dungeons & Dragons is no stranger to franchise crossovers, and now it's kicking off its biggest multiverse initiative to date, starting with a World of Warcraft expansion. Wizards of the Coast (WotC) has announced that D&D: World of Warcraft - a new sourcebook that brings Blizzard's Azeroth setting…
1d ago
Pathogenic review: Damn, it feels good to be a virus
The hot new roguelite twin-stick shooter lives up to the hype.
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7h ago
NASA’s Curiosity rover finds a mysterious honeycomb landscape on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has entered a Martian valley covered by an astonishing “sea” of tiny polygon-shaped fractures. The honeycomb patterns, each only a few inches wide, stretch across the landscape and even wrap around a nearby 20-foot-tall butte.
7h ago
Tiny black holes may be secretly exploding stars across the Milky Way
Primordial black holes may occasionally pass through white dwarf stars and trigger enormous Type Ia supernova explosions. Researchers found that these events could explain chemical patterns seen in supernova remnants, nearby explosions, and stars across the Milky Way.
8h ago
Ant brains reveal how evolution turned hunger into parenting
Ant parenting may have evolved from the same brain systems that once controlled hunger. Researchers found that two chemical signals push clonal raider ants toward either caring for larvae or leaving to forage, with the balance changing as the ants grow older. Similar signals are involved in…
8h ago
Eating one avocado a day may lower heart disease risk
A daily avocado may help lower heart disease risk in adults with obesity by reducing the number of LDL particles circulating in the blood. After six months, participants who ate an avocado each day experienced a decline associated with an estimated 4% reduction in cardiovascular risk.
8h ago
Scientists may have found a way to prevent statin muscle pain
Scientists have identified an immune response that may explain why statins cause muscle pain, weakness, and exercise intolerance in some people. The finding could eventually lead to treatments that protect muscles while preserving the drugs’ lifesaving cardiovascular benefits.
10h ago
Scientists left water inside a battery and nearly doubled its power
A surprisingly simple change could make sodium-ion batteries far more powerful while opening the door to turning seawater into drinking water. Researchers at the University of Surrey found that sodium vanadium oxide performs much better when its naturally occurring water is left inside instead of…
14h ago
Superheated magma may power towering lava fountains
Scientists studying magma from the 2021 Tajogaite eruption on La Palma have discovered that extreme heat can dramatically change how an eruption unfolds. When magma becomes superheated, it can dissolve the tiny crystal seeds that normally trigger crystallization, allowing the molten rock to remain…
17h ago
APOD: 2026 August 1 – Buck Moon and Belt of Venus
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 1 – Buck… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation…
18h ago
Blood cancer’s genetic warning signs may appear years early
Blood cancers that eventually worsen may carry detectable genetic warning signs years before patients develop serious symptoms. The findings could lead to earlier intervention while also helping doctors distinguish true cancer from harmless age-related blood changes.
19h ago
Scientists found two mysterious ‘ghost’ ancestors hiding in our DNA
Modern humans carry DNA from two mysterious extinct lineages in addition to Neanderthals and Denisovans. Their hidden genetic legacy shows that our evolutionary past was shaped by repeated mixing among many different human groups.
22h ago
What’s Up: August 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
A solar eclipse, the Perseids, bright Venus after sunset, and a deep partial lunar eclipse highlight August’s skywatching. Skywatching Highlights Transcript A solar eclipse, one of the year’s best meteor showers, Venus at its brightest in the evening sky, and a lunar eclipse to close out the month…
1d ago
NASA to Host Florida Event Celebrating American Air, Space Leadership
NASA will hold a news conference at 2:30 p.m. EDT, Friday, Aug. 14, live from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and media and digital creators are invited to attend in person. The announcement, held in the XLV Hangar at the Shuttle Landing Facility, will preview a new event at NASA…
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NASA’s Newest Wind Tunnel Opens at NASA Langley
On Friday, July 31, 2026, NASA leadership and Virginia government officials opened NASA’s first major new wind tunnel in more than 40 years, the Flight Dynamics Research Facility at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. The state-of-the-art facility will support research and…
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TB 26-04 Webbings for Use in Elevated Oxygen Environments
Flammability test results for commercial-off-the-shelf webbings that meet NASA flammability requirements are reported for use in elevated oxygen environments anticipated for future lunar and Martian missions. Testing demonstrated that a webbing composed of 60% Kevlar®/40% polybenzimidazole (PBI)…
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NASA, SpaceX Advance Wind Tunnel Tests for Starship Rocket
NASA and its industry partners are preparing for next year’s Artemis III demonstration mission by completing new wind tunnel tests on SpaceX’s Super Heavy Version 3 rocket booster. The tests, conducted at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, focused on better understanding…
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NASA Opens New Flight Dynamics Research Facility in Virginia
NASA opened its newest wind tunnel, the Flight Dynamics Research Facility, Friday, providing a critical resource for the agency and its partners to test the safety and performance of future generations of aircraft, rockets, and space exploration vehicles. Located at NASA’s Langley Research Center…
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4961-4967: Approaching a Break in the Rock Record?
Written by Abigail Fraeman, Deputy Project Scientist, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology Earth planning date: Friday, July 24, 2026 Curiosity spent the week continuing to climb her way up through the layers of Mount Sharp, exploring the sedimentary rock strip chart of…
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NASA’s Roman Telescope to Carry 1.35 Million Names to Deep Space
On July 27, technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida installed a memory card containing 1,350,144 names as part of a commemorative plaque on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The names were submitted by people globally, including astronauts from Artemis II and Artemis III. The…
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Experts say blood pressure guidelines are missing half the equation
A new report suggests that blood pressure may be controlled more effectively by increasing potassium while also cutting sodium. Potassium-rich foods can help balance sodium’s effects, but most people consume far less potassium than recommended.
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Science Daily · 1d ago
New process turns plastic waste into hydrogen fuel while trapping the carbon
1d ago
New process turns plastic waste into hydrogen fuel while trapping the carbon
A new chemical process can transform three of the most common plastics into high-purity hydrogen without sorting them first. The technique operates at much lower temperatures than traditional gasification and captures most of the plastic’s carbon in solid or liquid forms instead of releasing it as…
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Scientists discover why poor sleep may harm some brains more
A gene involved in the brain’s overnight cleaning system may change how strongly poor sleep affects Alzheimer’s-related brain changes. The findings point toward more personalized prevention strategies based on both genetics and sleep habits.
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A 42-year-old childhood obesity theory may be wrong
New research challenges the decades-old idea that children experience an “adiposity rebound” when their BMI begins rising around age 6. Although BMI returns to earlier levels, a more reliable measure showed that body fat does not rebound at all. The increase appears to come from growing muscle and…
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World-first photonic time crystal opens a new era of light control
Scientists have built the first all-optical photonic time crystal, allowing them to reshape the behavior of terahertz light at extraordinary speeds. The breakthrough could open the door to ultrafast computing, smarter communication systems, advanced imaging, and a new generation of highly tunable…
1d ago
Black holes may spit out nearly as much matter as they swallow
A black hole observed during a dramatic 2023 eruption did not simply devour gas from its nearby companion star. It also expelled large amounts of material through powerful jets and winds, even after the outburst had nearly faded. The results suggest black holes may continue reshaping their…
1d ago
AI can tell if your brain is aging faster than you are
A person’s sleeping brain may reveal warning signs of dementia long before memory problems begin. Researchers used machine learning to analyze EEG recordings from about 7,000 adults and found that an older-than-expected “brain age” was tied to a sharply higher dementia risk. Every additional 10…
1d ago
APOD: 2026 July 31 – NGC 4372 and the Dark Doodad
APODScienceAPODAPOD: 2026 July 31 – NGC…Today’s APODArchiveSubmissionsIndexSearchCalendarRSSEducationAboutDiscuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a…
1d ago
Destructive Fires Char Western Europe
Raging wildfires disrupted summer in Spain and France amid sweltering heat waves and prolonged drought.
ScienceScience Daily · 1d ago
This new alloy is up to 10 times stronger than steel and surprisingly flexible
1d ago
This new alloy is up to 10 times stronger than steel and surprisingly flexible
Engineers have transformed a notoriously brittle cobalt-aluminum compound into a material that is both extremely strong and capable of bending without breaking. Their nanoscale design produced a yield strength about six to 10 times greater than high-strength structural steel while sustaining…
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Scientists discover how obesity may fuel Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have uncovered a possible biological pathway connecting obesity to Alzheimer’s disease. Obesity appears to raise levels of certain fat molecules that can travel to the brain, disrupt its immune defenses, and promote harmful amyloid buildup. Correcting this fat imbalance improved memory…
2d ago
Students Take on Airborne Field Research with NASA
The gusty wind didn’t make it easy to hold tight to a balloon so large. The balloon, a scientific instrument called an ozonesonde, was about to be released into the atmosphere above the Texas Gulf Coast by students from NASA’s SARP (Student Airborne Research Program), which concluded its summer…
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NASA Assigns Astronaut Deniz Burnham to First Space Station Mission
NASA astronaut Deniz Burnham will embark on her first mission to the International Space Station, serving as an Expedition 76 flight engineer. Burnham will launch aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-30 spacecraft with cosmonauts Dmitri Petelin and Konstantin Borisov. Launch is targeted for March 2027…
2d ago
Starburst Galaxy Centaurus A
In this July 6, 2026, image, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) reveals the nearby galaxy Centaurus A, exposing the dusty structures and hidden activity that shape this unusual system. Centaurus A is 11 million light-years away from Earth, relatively close in cosmic…
2d ago
What if the brain does not create consciousness?
Christof Koch is taking on one of science’s deepest mysteries: how the brain creates conscious experience, or whether it creates it at all. He argues that materialism has yet to solve this “hard problem” and will explore puzzling phenomena such as near-death experiences and terminal lucidity. His…
2d ago
This 4,000-year-old city defied the rules of history
As Mohenjo-daro prospered, the gap between its richest and poorest households actually shrank. Its shared infrastructure, fair trade systems, and lack of powerful royal elites suggest that equality may have helped fuel the ancient city’s success.
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NASA Johnson Interns Shaping the Future of Exploration
NASA interns at Johnson Space Center are applying their talents to real-world projects while working alongside the engineers, scientists, communicators, and innovators advancing human spaceflight. Learn how these students are gaining hands-on experience, contributing to real missions, and preparing…
2d ago
APOD: 2026 July 30 – Red Sun trough Wildfire Smoke
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 July 30 – Red Sun… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation…
2d ago
New Zealand’s Southern Wilderness
Stewart Island/Rakiura, New Zealand’s third-largest island, is known for its vibrant birdlife, unique forests, wilderness beaches, and views of the night sky.
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2h ago
Anime's most overlooked sci-fi masterpiece is streaming free on YouTube
Penguin Highway is still one of Colorido's best films, offering a heartfelt perspective on the coming-of-age tale, and it's streaming free on YouTube.
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Game of Thrones’ newest cast revealed
We've been introduced to the cast of Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a new stage play set in the Game of Thrones universe
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Polygon · 4h ago
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy is leaving Netflix, and it's never felt more relevant
4h ago
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy is leaving Netflix, and it's never felt more relevant
You only have a few days left to watch the most important superhero trilogy ever made.
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Vampire: The Masquerade team’s plans after 6th Edition include Mage: The Ascension and Changeling: The Dreaming
Mage: The Ascension, Changeling: The Dreaming, and Vampire: The Dark Ages will come back after Vampire: The Masquerade 6th Edition
5h ago
Lego Pokémon Smart Play sets are the best kids toy of summer 2026
We played around with Lego's adorable Pokémon Smart Play sets and felt 8-years-old again.
GamingPolygon · 5h ago
Spider-Man: Brand New Day includes surprising callbacks to another Spidey movie
5h ago
Spider-Man: Brand New Day includes surprising callbacks to another Spidey movie
Spider-Man: Brand New Day draws some direct parallels to one of Sam Rami's most iconic Spidey movies, including some direct callbacks.
6h ago
Does Halo: Campaign Evolved have a post-credits scene?
An explanation of what happens during the Halo: Campaign Evolved ending, secret ending, and post-credits scene.
6h ago
Barbie 2 has a 2026 deadline it needs to hit
If WB can't get deals done with Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and Ryan Gosling, Barbie 2 will not be made, and Mattel will get the film rights back
6h ago
How to perform an Under the Sea skill in Forza Horizon 6
Completing Forza Horizon 6's Under the Sea skill takes you to an obscure little farm on the edge of the map. Here's how to do an Under the Sea skill.
6h ago
Everything in this $10 Steam game is either a horse or a nightmare
In sim Horsey Game, you can breed and bet on horses...but that's just the beginning. Lasso giraffes, perform CRISPR, breed mutants, and more!
7h ago
The most important character in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey isn't even in the original poem
Christopher Nolan used a minor Aeneid character to give his movie a human cost
GamingPolygon · 7h ago
Vampire: The Masquerade 6th Edition's controversial changes aren't being well-received
7h ago
Vampire: The Masquerade 6th Edition's controversial changes aren't being well-received
Fans think that White Wolf's Vampire: The Masquerade 6th Edition, also known as V6, is too similar to Dungeons & Dragons in its current form
8h ago
Clair Obscur Switch 2 status reveals the reality of Nintendo's console
Despite the Nintendo Switch 2 getting some miracle ports of huge games, some developers are still struggling to get their games on the console.
GamingPolygon · 8h ago
Will there be a Spider-Man 5? Everything we know about Peter Parker’s MCU future
8h ago
Will there be a Spider-Man 5? Everything we know about Peter Parker’s MCU future
Tom Holland's interview and a Spider-Man: Brand New Day post-credits hint at the webslingers's future in the MCU.
GamingPolygon · 9h ago
XCOM and Gloomhaven's creators say video game and tabletop collabs can save the industry
9h ago
XCOM and Gloomhaven's creators say video game and tabletop collabs can save the industry
An easier development path, built-in audience, and licensing fees can be a lifeline in a time of layoffs and high tariffs
10h ago
Forget Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan's breakthrough crime thriller is still his sharpest script ever
The movie that turned Taylor Sheridan into Hollywood's hottest screenwriter is streaming now on HBO Max.
GamingPolygon · 11h ago
10 anime that delivered better endings than Attack on Titan (#1 is pitch-perfect)
11h ago
10 anime that delivered better endings than Attack on Titan (#1 is pitch-perfect)
These stories provide impeccable thematic closure.
GamingPolygon · 22h ago
10 new movies to watch this weekend on Peacock, HBO Max, and Hulu (July 31 - August 2)
22h ago
10 new movies to watch this weekend on Peacock, HBO Max, and Hulu (July 31 - August 2)
Superhero movies, video game adaptations, and more
22h ago
Spider-Man: Brand New Day streaming release date window: When will it be on Netflix, Disney Plus, Blu-ray, and DVD?
When will the latest Marvel film be coming to streaming (Netflix), Blu-ray, and DVD? Here's what we know.
23h ago
Xbox is officially getting 5 brand-new must-play games in August
Xbox Series X is getting a bunch of promising third-party games this August to cap off a rough summer for the console.
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1d ago
Kawran Bazar in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Kawran Bazar is a massive wholesale market located in the center of Dhaka, and one of the largest wholesale markets in South Asia by some accounts. While it technically operates 24/7, some of the liveliest times are in the middle of the night and wee hours of the morning. 2 am fruit auction…
1d ago
Burpee Covered Bridge in Gaspereau Forks, New Brunswick
Back when public displays of affection were more taboo, covered bridges popped up in every corner of the province of New Brunswick. Built mostly in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the wooden, roofed structures helped farmers and travelers get safely from one side of a river to the other, even in…
1d ago
Praia de Santa Monica in Pavoacao Velha, Cabo Verde
Santa Monica isn't just pretty, it's absurdly long — somewhere between 11 and 18 kilometers of white sand, depending who's doing the measuring. What makes it genuinely rare, though, is what's not there. One beach shack. One aborted hotel. That's it. The shack is real and it works, tucked at one end…
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Bray Road in Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Bray Road looks like just another unassuming stretch of concrete surrounded by farmland in rural Wisconsin, and to some people, it is. To others, it’s home to the most famous werewolf in the United States. The beast is described as having shaggy, black or greyish-brown fur with pointed ears, sharp…
2d ago
Garden Island State Recreation Area in Minnesota
This Minnesota State Recreation Area is an island in Lake of the Woods. For most of the year, you can only get there by boat. In winter, snowmobiles and other vehicles safely traveling on the frozen lake will take you there. The island is uninhabited, and most people go there to fish, relax, or…
2d ago
Puits Sainte-Renelde in Tubize, Belgium
Saintes is a Belgian village located 30 minutes' drive southwest of Brussels. It lies between the towns of Enghien and Hal, home to the famous Blue Forest of Hal . Everything in this small village is connected in one way or another to Renelde of Saintes, a devout woman who lived there in the…
2d ago
Saint Olaf's Church of England in England
Deep in the spectacular Lake District National Park sits the tiny hamlet of Wasdale Head, located in the shadow of England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, and near the shores of England's deepest lake, Wastwater. Within the hamlet, the minute Saint Olaf's Church of England, at just 142 cubic…
2d ago
The Saugerties Lighthouse in Saugerties, New York
At the confluence of the Esopus Creek and the Hudson River in Saugerties, NY you will find the charming Saugerties Lighthouse. Built in 1869 it has guided ships away from the shallows and into the Esopus Creek for 157 years. Today the lighthouse is maintained by the Saugerties Lighthouse…
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