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(PARIS, FRANCE) – Last week, renowned Oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle and Polynesian Voyaging Society CEO Nainoa Thompson joined global leaders in Paris for SOS Ocean, a high-level gathering held March 30-31 at the Musée National de la Mari…

XRP, SUI and UNI outperformed as the broader crypto market started to digest the violent move higher over the past few days.

The bluechip DeFi token hit its strongest price in five months, gaining 8% over the weekend.

Kendrick Lamar’s GNX climbs back onto five U.K. charts as he and SZA bring the Grand National Tour to Europe, with U.K. fans driving a resurgence.

A team of researchers has identified and described Vulcanoscaptor ninoti ("the Camp dels Ninots volcano digger"), a previously unknown genus and species of Pliocene mole. The fossil was unearthed at the Camp dels Ninots paleontological site (Caldes de Malavella, Girona), one of the most important lo…

Cover Image: Aerial view of Isla de Lobos, Uruguay. Credit: Jikatu.
Author: Christy Keating
The sanctuary, years in the making, will protect dozens of species and combat the effects of overfishing.
On a tiny island five miles south of Uruguay’s southernmost point, a lighthouse soars nearly 200feet i…

EXCLUSIVE: JPMorgan’s Jacob Manoukian tells Fortune he remains confident in the U.S. economy’s long-term dominance, dismissing “sell America” calls as short-sighted.

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Kelp forests thrive in some surprising places around the world. From the icy waters of Iceland to the tropical seas of the Galápagos Islands, these underwater forests create vibrant habitats that support diverse marine life and sustain coastal communities. Across the glo…

Cover image: Government of The Bahamas dignitaries with Dr Sylvia Earle, MSC Foundation, MSC Cruises and MSC Group representatives at ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the Marine Conservation Center at Ocean Cay, From Left to Right, Daniela Picco, Hon Chester Cooper, Dr Sylvia Earle, Hon Ph…

A UK company says it is better at reproducing a range of accents compared with US or Chinese rivals.

Co-founded by Professor Desirée Plata, the company is already producing nickel and cobalt from battery scrap in Ohio.

BBC Studios marked a banner year with record revenues of £2.2 billion ($2.96 billion) in 2024/25, up from $2.56 billion the previous year, as the U.K. broadcaster’s commercial arm capitalized on strategic investments and a diversified content portfolio. The company, which serves as the main commerci…

TXT will support their new album, The Star Chapter: TOGETHER, with nine concerts in the US this fall. Learn how to get tickets here.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s 2025 US Tour: How to Get Tickets
Paolo Ragusa

Amazon and Walmart have both dropped the price of this compact but powerful sensory star projector.

One analyst boosted his price target on Nvidia’s stock to a level that would imply a $5.7 trillion market cap, with the chip maker seemingly cleared to sell its H20 chip in China again.

Cover Image: Giant kelp forest in California © Taylor Griffith
Kelp forests, to those who know and love them, are some of the most majestic places on Earth. But for many others, these magnificent ecosystems remain unknown, out of sight and out of mind beneath the waves. 
Found along 30% of the world…

Cover Image: Researcher Gonzalo Bravo working on photo-quadrats in Argentina’s kelp forest. Image: Mariano Rodriguez.
The Mission Blue Kelp Initiative is a partnership with The Plum Foundation to support the conservation and protection of kelp forests in Hope Spots around the world. Given the ecolog…

Hedera (HBAR) joined Stellar (XLM) as a top performer, rising 19.1%.

A study of more than 1 million people found no link between aluminum in vaccines and an increased risk of autoimmune disease, allergies and autism.

Stream your favorite shows for up to $80 off this July, and save on subscription plans with the latest Peacock TV coupons from WIRED.

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are helping to reduce the nation's dependence on critical minerals and increase energy efficiency by improving the performance and longevity of catalysts for a variety of industrial applications.

NASA research has shown that cell-like compartments called vesicles could form naturally in the lakes of Saturn's moon Titan.

Tavarua Island from the Reef’s Edge. Image: Chris Park
[TAVARUA, FIJI] The waters surrounding Tavarua Island are now officially protected, following the Fijian Government’s endorsement of the Tavarua Island Marine Reserve. The declaration is an inspiring step forward in the Pacific nation’s leadersh…

This is Samsung's fastest PCIe Gen 4 solid state drive.

Cover Image: Victoria Conference Center with artist Josie Iselin’s seaweed banners. Image: Oriana Poindexter.
Author: Oriana Poindexter
Over 700 delegates from around the world gathered in the beautiful city of Victoria on Vancouver Island last week for the 25th International Seaweed Symposium. This…

Warner Bros.’s stock rallied toward a seven-month high after “Superman” extended the movie studio’s streak of megahits.

Sometimes, in order to support an idea, you first have to discredit alternative, competing ideas that could take resources away from the one you care about. In the scientific community, one of the most devastating ways you can do that is by making the other methods appear to be too expensive to be f…

Sharks, with their imposing presence and predatory prowess, have long captivated our attention and sparked numerous myths and misconceptions. The belief that sharks can smell and are lured by period blood is one of these persistent notions. This myth has generated apprehension among water enthusiast…

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Kelp forests are some of the most dynamic and productive ecosystems on the planet, but many people don’t dip below the canopy to find out just how incredible they really are. From record-breaking growth rates to surprising uses spanning food, art, and innovation, here ar…

Researchers may have found our galaxy's missing companions, further bolstering science's most widely accepted cosmological model.

The influx of traditional capital is also reducing Bitcoin’s volatility.

Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lun…

A groundbreaking study in the journal Science, has unveiled how deep ocean currents—known as global overturning circulation—play a pivotal role in shaping the diversity and function of microbial life across the South Pacific Ocean. This research, led by scientists from J. Craig Venter Institute (JCV…

Shweta Tripathi, the acclaimed Indian actor known for her breakout role in Cannes title “Masaan” and her star turn in Prime Video’s “Mirzapur,” is ready to step behind the camera for her first feature film as a producer. The project, titled “Mujhe Jaan Na Kaho Meri Jaan,” will be a queer love story …

England captain Ben Stokes says he never thought about stopping during his mammoth bowling spells that helped seal the third Test win over India at Lord's.

Today’s edition of Forbes CEO is all about Kodak: From its history as the brand synonymous with photography, to its bankruptcy in the digital era, and what’s next.

Article photo: Ocean Film By Nikki Harasta | June 3, 2025 At the legendary age of 99, following a decades-long career as the voice for a planet now on the brink of climate collapse, David Attenborough delivers an important message to his audience in his most recent nature documentary, Ocean: “If we …

Prime Day might be over, but someone clearly forgot to tell the discounts.

Rodney Brooks, Parag Pathak, Scott Sheffield, Benjamin Weiss, Yukiko Yamashita, and 13 MIT alumni are recognized by their peers for their outstanding contributions to research.

The order is legal trash, violating the Constitution in ways that are astonishingly obvious to anyone who has experience litigating these types of issues.

XRP is showing strong bullish momentum, trading over 5% higher at $3.

Chinese toymaker Pop Mart International Group Ltd. expects the soaring global popularity of its Labubu plush toys to drive a threefold increase in first-half revenue and an even bigger boost to profit.

Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for July 14, 2025.

Leaks and patterns suggest the iPhone 17 could launch the week of September 8, possibly with bold new colors and features.

Sharks are one of the oldest aquatic species known to humans, having inhabited Earth’s oceans for hundreds of millions of years. But did you know that these fascinating creatures may even be older than trees? Research suggests that sharks were in fact swimming around the planet before coniferous tre…

Sharks are captivating creatures, known for their impressive power, graceful movements, and stunning beauty. Despite being misunderstood, they continue to be popular subject of study. However, the perception of sharks as overly dangerous animals is often exaggerated in our culture and media. Are you…

For those passionate about collecting seashells, there is a great deal of joy to be found in discovering and identifying individual species. While most beachcombers are familiar with the more common shoreline shells like whelks, cockles, and moon snails, the true connoisseur will seek out rarer spec…

The boy band celebrated their 1999 blockbuster album Millennium with a career-spanning setlist and spectacular visuals.
Backstreet Boys Kick Off Las Vegas Sphere Residency: Setlist + Photos
Scoop Harrison

George Clarke and Kat Moss each jumped onstage with the Kentucky hardcore band at the LA fest.
Knocked Loose Joined by Deafheaven and Scowl Singers as Pure Mayhem Ensues at Sound and Fury Fest: Watch
Spencer Kaufman

Article photo: Cristina Mittermeier By Marine Conservation Institute | April 18, 2025 One of the largest strongly protected ocean reserves is the latest target of the U.S. administration. While the rest of the world rallies around protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 to recover wildlife populations a…

The asset manager joins a number of crypto firms that are looking to go public as the digital assets market heats up.

Are sharks color blind? Do sharks really see in black and white? Or can they actually perceive the colors of their aquatic environment? This question has intrigued marine biologists for centuries, and there is still no definitive answer to the question “can sharks see color?”. Intriguingly, recent s…

He premiered the track as the opener of his kickoff show at Coliseo de Puerto Rico on July 11th.
Bad Bunny Releases New Song “ALAMBRE PúA” After Live Debut at Puerto Rico Residency: Stream
Eddie Fu

Coral reefs, like research communities, face disturbances, but their response to major change determines their perseverance. When most people think of coral reefs today, they picture coral bleaching and collapse, but there’s more to the story. New research from the lab of Stuart Sandin, a marine bio…

The Transquaking River feeds into Fishing Bay near Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Dorchester County, MD. Photo courtesy of Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program (2018).
[CHESAPEAKE BAY, USA] – The Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States and the third largest in the world, has b…

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) company xAI has scored a contract for up to $200 million with the Department of Defense alongside three other major tech firms, the Pentagon announced Monday.  xAI, Anthropic, Google and OpenAI all received contracts with the same ceiling from the Chief Digit…

With Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom’s customers currently ramping AI chips, KeyBanc analysts see those three companies in a favorable position ahead of the next batch of earnings reports.

James Gunn's Superman took $122 million in North American theaters over the weekend, which was enough to make it the biggest domestic launch ever for a solo Superman film, not adjusted for inflation. That’s more than Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, which launched to $116.7 million in 2013.

The head of the Blockchain Association says lawmakers have an opportunity to renew American financial supremacy this week. But does Congress have the capacity for careful, technical legislation?

A new analysis of the world’s largest 100 marine protected areas (MPAs) published today in Conservation Letters suggests that governments are falling short on delivering the promise of effective biodiversity protection due to slow implementation of management strategies and failure to restrict the m…

A unique electronic rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” preceded a victory for Deacon’s hometown team

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere).

Mk.gee, Dijon, Lil B, Sexyy Red, Tobias Jesso Jr., 2 Chainz, and others contribute on the pop superstar’s out-of-nowhere follow-up to 2021’s Justice

Astronomers have been given the rare opportunity to study an extrasolar object after the recent discovery of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. Experts tell Live Science how they are planning to observe the cosmic visitor.

A dozen bitcoin ETFs touched fresh intraday records as MicroStrategy disclosed it’s back as a bitcoin buyer.

Bitcoin ascended to an all-time high just shy of $123,00 during the European morning.

The Alabama-raised hitmaker on Sex Hysteria — and why she's finally ready to sing about her past

It’s almost time for a whole new generation of wizards and witches to be welcomed into Hogwarts. “Harry Potter,” the beloved fantasy book series from author J.K. Rowling that was turned into a blockbuster film franchise, is coming to HBO as a new TV series. Each of the seven books in the series, “So…

NASA has released images of the most up-close look at the sun ever.

It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s a box office hit! At least that’s how Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is touting the initial results for “Superman,” which climbed to $122 million domestically and $217 million globally in its opening weekend. The comic book adaptation, starring David Corenswe…

There's a new record holder for the most accurate clock in the world. Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have improved their atomic clock based on a trapped aluminum ion. Part of the latest wave of optical atomic clocks, it can perform timekeeping with 19 decima…

With concerns about a possible recession, states are promoting themselves to business as economically strong and stable. These ten states prove it.

Bitcoin dropped, crashed, and burned - and then it skyrocketed. My $50 investment has been through the wringer. But boy am I glad I held on until summer of 2025.

Scientists have introduced a second molecule to achieve a donor–acceptor (push–pull) effect, aiming to enhance both the efficiency and stability of perovskite and organic solar cells.

MicroStrategy is buying bitcoin again after taking a one-week break. It now owns more than 600,000 bitcoin, valued at more than $73 billion.

From headphones to water filters, here are the best products we've found for under a Benjamin.

The U.S. investment bank goes through the reasons why the stock market keeps rising as new and higher tariff levels get announced.

The oldest protein fragments ever recovered have been extracted from fossilised teeth found in Kenya's Rift Valley, revealing the remains belonged to the ancient ancestors of rhinoceroses and elephants

A puzzling gravitational wave was detected, and astronomers have determined that it comes from a record-breaking black hole merger

This flightless nocturnal parrot is only found in New Zealand.

Photo-induced force microscopy began as a concept in the mind of Kumar Wickramasinghe when he was employed by IBM in the early years of the new millennium. After he came to the University of California, Irvine in 2006, the concept evolved into an invention that would revolutionize research by enabli…

CellLENS reveals hidden patterns in cell behavior within tissues, offering deeper insights into cell heterogeneity — vital for advancing cancer immunotherapy.

A newly created cell model of the amniotic sac could reveal new insights into early pregnancy, as well as generate helpful products for medical use.

James Gunn's Superman took $122 million in North American theaters over the weekend, which was enough to make it the biggest domestic launch ever for a solo Superman film, not adjusted for inflation. That’s more than Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, which launched to $116.7 million in 2013.

SummerStage has been in full swing — and this month’s lineup featured a set of shows sponsored by the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC), showcasing talent from all corners of the Latin music industry. On July 9, Colombian pop-rock band Morat filled up the Central Park event, with fans lining…

Traders in the $1.4 trillion junk bond market have had a record year: they’ve never traded this much per day, according an analysis by JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Ithaca Hummus started out at a farmer's market in Upstate New York. "I was maniacal about sales," founder Chris Kirby says.

In a first for the field, researchers from The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have reported a photopumped lasing from a buried dielectric photonic-crystal surface-emitting laser emitting at room temperature and an eye-safe wavelength. Their findings, p…

Superman director James Gun has offered his first comments on the film's $217 million global box office opening, and said he's "incredibly grateful" for the film's early response.

Following an R&B-driven concert during Night 1 of Wireless Fest, Drake dialed up the intensity and called on his London dogs for a fiery second night.

Is it Christmas in July, or is it Amazon Prime Day? Either way, it's a great time to save on a mattress.

McCartney is reviving his "Got Back" tour with a 19-date run in the US and Canada this fall. Learn how to get tickets here.
How to Get Tickets for Paul McCartney’s 2025 Tour
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A new microchip invented by Scripps Research scientists can reveal how a person's antibodies interact with viruses—using just a drop of blood. The technology offers researchers faster, clearer insights that could help accelerate vaccine development and antibody discovery.

Actor says she is latest in long list of artists, activists and celebrities to be threatened by US presidentRosie O’Donnell has shrugged off a threat from Donald Trump to revoke her US citizenship on the grounds that she is “a threat to humanity”.The New York-born actor and comedian said on Sunday t…

Article By Sabrina Croft | October 31, 2024 The Mediterranean Sea is a vast treasure trove of diverse marine species, and it has played host to much of the history and ever-changing culture of the peoples inhabiting its shores. Unfortunately, as is the case with many ocean treasures, this ecosystem …

One of these sharks uses its fins to “walk” on land. Another is just about two pounds fully grown.
The post Fun Facts About the 10+ Species in our Shark and Ray Touch Tank appeared first on New England Aquarium.

Some intriguing new measurements of salinity in the oceans around Antarctica have set off reams of sensationalist speculations. Maybe some context is helpful… What we’ve been seeing The climate change situation in the Southern Oceans (those seas surrounding Antarctica and connected by the massive An…

Ithaca Hummus started out at a farmer's market in Upstate New York. "I was maniacal about sales," founder Chris Kirby says.

When it comes to swimming in the ocean, one of the most frightening dangers is coming face-to-face with a shark. Statistically speaking, however, the risk of encountering and subsequently being attacked by a shark is incredibly low – but this doesn’t make its possibility any less terrifying. Knowing…