Star Wars’ Daisy Ridley reveals why she finds her return as Rey ‘scary’
Daisy Ridley is both excited and scared to make her Star Wars return as Rey......»»
Boomer couples with degrees retire with 7x the median wealth of those without formal qualifications in Great Britain
A new study from the University of Bath reveals that education plays a key role in how people choose their partners and wealth inequality within and across generations......»»
NASA reveals prototype telescope for gravitational wave observatory
NASA has revealed the first look at a full-scale prototype for six telescopes that will enable, in the next decade, the space-based detection of gravitational waves—ripples in space-time caused by merging black holes and other cosmic sources......»»
Microplastics and PFAS: Daphnia study finds combined impact results in greater environmental harm
The combined impact of so-called "forever chemicals" is more harmful to the environment than single chemicals in isolation, a new study shows. Researchers at the University of Birmingham investigated the environmental effects of microplastics and PFA.....»»
Netflix closes its star-studded AAA studio before it announces a game
Netflix has reportedly shut down a star-studded internal studio that was working on a new AAA IP......»»
Structural biology analysis of a Pseudomonas bacterial virus reveals a genome ejection motor
The viruses that infect bacteria are the most abundant biological entities on the planet. For example, a recent simple study of 92 showerheads and 36 toothbrushes from American bathrooms found more than 600 types of bacterial viruses, commonly called.....»»
Right whales are migrating in new areas, prompting need for better protections, report finds
Endangered Atlantic right whales are venturing to new areas, researchers have found in a recently released report, and many of those areas do not have speed limits on vessels......»»
Live imaging of ovulation in action reveals three distinct phases
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences have developed a live imaging method that reveals the process of ovulation in unprecedented detail. The team followed initial observations by performing inhibition testing to conf.....»»
Ted Lasso season 4? Jason Sudeikis finally ‘feels good about it’ as show eyes return
Will Ted Lasso return for season 4? A Warner Bros. executive recently shared an exciting Ted Lasso update involving star Jason Sudeikis......»»
Genomic study offers hope for endangered Oriental stork
A new genomic study of the endangered Oriental stork reveals that the population's genetic health is still surprisingly strong, with high genetic diversity and low levels of inbreeding. This is an uncommon finding in most endangered species populatio.....»»
The best shows on Disney+ right now (October 2024)
The best shows on Disney+ include Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, The Simpsons season 35, Agatha All Along, LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, and more......»»
Squadron 42’s new 2026 launch date will miss its original target by 11 years
RSI said single-player Star Citizen campaign was "feature complete" a year ago. It's been almost exactly a year now since we reported on the announcement that Squadron 42—the si.....»»
It’s the Enterprise vs. the Gorn in Strange New Worlds clip
Also: a new clip for Lower Decks and premiere date for Section 31 with Michelle Yeoh. Sneak peek at S3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The Star.....»»
Tom Holland to star in Christopher Nolan’s next movie
Christopher Nolan has found his next A-list actor to join his movie. Tom Holland will star in Nolan's new film alongside Matt Damon......»»
Docudrama can lead to more empathy toward people who are stigmatized in society, study finds
A new study has found that after watching a docudrama about the efforts to free a wrongly convicted prisoner on death row, people were more empathetic toward formerly incarcerated people and supportive of criminal justice reform......»»
Betelgeuse Betelgeuse? Bright star Betelgeuse likely has a "Betelbuddy" stellar companion
One of the brightest stars in the night sky, Betelgeuse, may not be on the brink of exploding as a supernova, according to a new study of the star's brightening and dimming. Instead, recent research shows that the observed pulsing of the starlight is.....»»
Microbes in environment drove methane emissions more than fossil fuels between 2020 and 2022, analysis finds
Microbes in the environment, not fossil fuels, have been driving the recent surge in methane emissions globally, according to a new, detailed analysis published Oct 28 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by CU Boulder researchers a.....»»
Nitrogen-fixing plant diversity declines with over-fertilization, study finds
Anthropogenic nitrogen deposition and climate change can reduce the competitive advantage of nitrogen-fixing plants, leading to reduced diversity of these plants in a community. Surprisingly, changes in temperature and aridity do not contribute to th.....»»
Island arcs study reveals ancient connections between ocean chemistry and volcanic rocks
Bringing a novel approach to a classic problem, researchers have revealed how changes in ocean chemistry over the past 2 billion years have left an imprint on volcanic rocks formed in island arcs. Island arcs, which arise from volcanic activity along.....»»
New study reveals the effects of lockdowns in shaping socioeconomic behaviors
Monash University research has found that campus-wide lockdowns at universities based in Northern China during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted university students' value of trust, honesty, and creativity—behavioral traits that are crucial for positi.....»»
Archaeologist reveals factors affecting ocher application in ancient burials at Khok Phanom Di
A study by Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Paris published in the International Journal of Osteoarcheology has investigated the link between ocher burials and chronology, age, sex mobility and funerary tradition at the site of Khok Phanom Di (~4000–3500BP), Th.....»»