Sean Penn is filming a doc in Ukraine during the invasion
Before Russia invaded Ukraine, actor Sean Penn was in the country to film a new documentary from Vice Media, and he's still there now......»»
How the Russian invasion of Ukraine has impacted the global wheat market
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 caused an immediate disruption in the global wheat market, with serious implications for food prices and global food security. Wheat is a staple commodity in many countries and one of the most extensively.....»»
Newly identified protein helps flowers develop properly
Flowers rely on a newly identified protein to develop properly with all of their organs, according to the research team who made the discovery. The team, led by Penn State biologists, identified the protein in the model plant species Arabidopsis and.....»»
Alex Honnold on life after Free Solo and new docuseries Arctic Ascent
In a conversation with Digital Trends, famed climber Alex Honnold discusses finding purpose after El Cap and filming his new Disney+ docuseries, Arctic Ascent......»»
Ancient rocks improve understanding of tectonic activity between earthquakes
Rocks once buried deep in ancient subduction zones—where tectonic plates collide—could help scientists make better predictions of how these zones behave during the years between major earthquakes, according to a research team from Penn State and.....»»
Strong European backing for Ukraine leaves "little space" for exploitation of pro-Russian politics, study shows
Strong support for Ukraine means there is "little space" for European politicians to exploit pro-Russia foreign policy messages, a new study shows. Researchers have found widespread backing for Ukraine across the continent, and for policies that help.....»»
Apple TV+ workplace thriller "Severance" returns to production
The cast and crew of hit Apple TV+ drama "Severance" are back on set and filming the show's second season. Production resumes on sci-fi thriller 'Severance'In May 2023, production on the award-winning sci-fi thriller series "Severance" ground to a ha.....»»
Food-borne pathogen Listeria may hide from sanitizers in biofilms
An estimated 1,600 people in the U.S. contract a serious infection from Listeria bacteria in food each year, and of those individuals, about 260 people die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Penn State researchers may now b.....»»
How to watch UFC 297 without cable
The best live streaming services to watch UFC 297: Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis without cable. Wondering how to watch UFC 297? Here are your best options:.....»»
"Doomsday Clock" remains at 90 seconds to midnight
The symbolic "Doomsday Clock" was held at 90 seconds to midnight Tuesday, reflecting existential threats to humanity posed by potential nuclear escalation from the war in Ukraine and the multiplying impacts of the climate crisis following Earth's hot.....»»
Scientists warn missing Russian data causing Arctic climate blind spots
Loss of scientific data from Russia's Arctic monitoring stations following the invasion of Ukraine has worsened information gaps that could have serious implications for tracking and predicting climate change globally, researchers warned Monday......»»
Exploding kamikaze bacteria: How a few "soldier" cells confer virulence to a population by sacrificing themselves
You suddenly feel sick—pathogenic bacteria have managed to colonize and spread in your body. The weapons they use for their invasion are harmful toxins that target the host's defense mechanisms and vital cell functions. Before these deadly toxins c.....»»
New potato-threatening pathogens reported for first time in Pennsylvania, US
As the home of beloved snack companies like Martin's Potato Chips, Utz and Snyder's of Hanover, Pennsylvania values its potatoes. Tasty tubers across the state may face the threat of newly identified pathogen strains, though, according to Penn State.....»»
Women farmers quantitatively linked to better community well-being
Having more women in agriculture is associated with greater community well-being, according to researchers at Penn State and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Their work is the first to quantitatively assess this link, and their findings suggest t.....»»
Putin says Ukraine"s statehood at risk if pattern of war continues
Putin says Ukraine"s statehood at risk if pattern of war continues.....»»
With "God"s-eye view," secretive surveillance flights keep close watch on Russia and Ukraine
With "God"s-eye view," secretive surveillance flights keep close watch on Russia and Ukraine.....»»
2 US Bradley fighting vehicles take out Russia"s top T-90 battle tank on Ukraine battlefield, video shows
2 US Bradley fighting vehicles take out Russia"s top T-90 battle tank on Ukraine battlefield, video shows.....»»
U.S. suspends military aid to Ukraine - White House
U.S. suspends military aid to Ukraine - White House.....»»
Russia"s Medvedev says any UK troop deployment to Ukraine would be a declaration of war
Russia"s Medvedev says any UK troop deployment to Ukraine would be a declaration of war.....»»
War changes language: More Ukrainian, less Russian
A multidisciplinary team of researchers from LMU, the University of Bath, and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have analyzed changes in the use of language on social media in Ukraine before and during the Russian war of aggression......»»
Apple has designed a MagSafe gimbal camera mount for iPhones
A newly-granted patent shows how Apple has at least designed a stand that is specifically for charging an iPhone during filming, and connecting to a gimbal.Two views of Apple's proposed MagSafe camera mount for iPhonesThere was no sign of such a MagS.....»»