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…

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…

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…

Researchers have documented orcas seemingly gifting rays, seals and fish to scientists and divers, which could suggest they have theory of mind and engage in altruism – even across species

The British Canadian singer returns in the autumn with her first album since 2021

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…

Two of Wall Street's biggest banks have very differing views of how the economy will develop this year, but they agree on one thing: Don't sweat tariffs, just buy stocks. Why it matters: Both Goldman Sachs and Bank of America emphasize the continued resilience of corporations, regardless of tariff p…

“Quiet Life” is the second single from the English band’s Cutthroat

A long-lasting formulation of an antiviral drug greatly reduced people’s risk of a symptomatic flu infection in a trial, and should even be effective against new strains

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…

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…

The investment adds to the growing public ether treasuries, which currently hold over 1.34 million ETH, according to a public tracker.

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…

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…

The move also lifted the floor price of Pudgy Penguin NFTs and increased volume by nearly 690%.

Despite a slow start to the Prime Day summer sales event, U.S. online sales reached $24.1 billion with retailers offering deeper discounts than last year.

Top tech-fund manager says Oracle and Broadcom are better buys right now. Here’s why.

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: Taylor Griffith
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…

Action cameras are perfect for travel, social media vlogging, and careening around the lake on a jet ski. Upgrade your action camera with one of these great Prime Day deals.

Lincoln Laboratory's 3D microwave imaging technology for detecting concealed threats was integrated into HEXWAVE, commercially developed by Liberty Defense.

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump toured flood damage in Texas on Friday as the search for the 169 people still missing continues. Trump met with families affected by the deadly floods and promised his administration's support.

President Trump, reflecting on the "crazy" rally shooting nearly a year ago, said he still feels pain in his ear but believes he was "saved by somebody very special" after a July 2024 assassination attempt. "I went through a lot. It was a crazy time, very surreal, actually, if you want to know the t…

MP pushes on with plans after week of confusion after announcement she would co-lead party with Jeremy CorbynZarah Sultana has launched a fundraising drive and supporter sign-up page under her own name as she pushes on with plans for the formation of a new leftwing party.The Coventry South MP, who a…

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…

Antarctic sea ice extent has fallen dramatically in recent years – the effects include accelerated ocean warming, faster loss of inland ice sheets and severe impacts on wildlife

The latest single from the Japanese pop-metal act's upcoming album METAL FORTH.
BABYMETAL Unleash New Song “Kon! Kon!” Featuring Bloodywood: Stream
Spencer Kaufman

Passengers no longer need to take off their footwear while going through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints — effective immediately, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said on Tuesday. The big picture: This is the first time in 19 years that general passengers can skip the T…

Cover image: Courtesy of Presidence de la Republique France.
(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…

With honorable mentions from La Dispute, Mammoth, and We Came as Romans.
Heavy Song of the Week: Grand Cadaver’s “Darkened Apathy” Is a Slab of Classic Death Metal
Jon Hadusek

He praised the Northern Irish hip-hop trio for "speak[ing] truth to power."
Tom Morello Says Kneecap Are “the Rage Against the Machine of Now”
Eddie Fu

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

The Los Angeles–based singer-songwriter released her debut studio album, Tether, last month

KATSEYE's inaugural headlining outing launches in November. Learn how to get tickets here.
KATSEYE Announces First-Ever American Tour: How to Get Tickets
Paolo Ragusa

A team of researchers report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on a new graphene-based sensor design that, through machine learning, was able to develop a near-human sense of taste. This device is the first of its kind to operate in a moist environment, better approximating the …

There are four distinct varieties of autism, each linked to unique genetic profiles — a discovery that could offer new insights into the neurodevelopmental condition, according to a new study in Nature Genetics. Why it matters: The findings come as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy is pushing feder…

The price rise was driven by a combination of the broader cryptocurrency market rally and a fresh $1 billion token burn.

Oaktree Capital Management assistant portfolio manager for global credit strategy discusses credit spreads with Sonali Basak on “Real Yield.” (Source: Bloomberg)

The European Space Agency (ESA) successfully established a transmission-reception optical link with NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment onboard its Psyche mission, located 265 million kilometers away, using two optical ground stations developed for this purpose in Greece.

Cover image: Tessa Hempson
On Friday, 21 February, the Two Oceans Aquarium hosted Mission Blue and Champions from the seven South African Hope Spots. Dr Sylvia Earle, founder of Mission Blue and legendary marine biologist, joined the Hope Spot Champions in celebrating the growing South African Hope …

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…

The market capitalization of the two largest stablecoins — USDT and USDC — reached new records this week, a sign that capital is flowing into digital asset markets.

Cover image: Courtesy of Presidence de la Republique France.
(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…

Ambroxol, long used for coughs in Europe, stabilized symptoms and brain-damage markers in Parkinson’s dementia patients over 12 months, whereas placebo patients worsened. Those with high-risk genes even saw cognitive gains, hinting at real disease-modifying power.

With the bitcoin price reaching a new all-time high earlier this week, crypto industry leaders and analysts are starting to expect a lot more from BTC in 2025.

All 125 billion tokens sold at $0.004 each, giving PUMP a $4B fully diluted valuation; post-sale tokens stay initially frozen for up to 72 hours.

Imagine if you could "print" a tiny skyscraper using DNA instead of steel. That’s what researchers at Columbia and Brookhaven are doing—constructing intricate 3D nanostructures by harnessing the predictable folding of DNA strands. Their new design method uses voxel-like building blocks and an algori…

Sustainability has rapidly become a catalyst for opportunity and transformation within the pulp and paper sector. As environmental priorities move to the center of global business strategy, companies across the industry are unlocking new revenue streams, operational efficiencies, and product innovat…

The PhysicsGen system, developed by MIT researchers, helps robots handle items in homes and factories by tailoring training data to a particular machine.

Dogecoin has rallied 23% over the past week, driven by increased retail participation through platforms like Robinhood and Binance. XRP volumes have spiked on Korean exchanges, while Cardano, TRX, and AVAX are all trading firmly in the green.

Using a vocoder and heavily-layered harmonies, Deacon provided a strangely haunting rendition of the National Anthem.
Dan Deacon Performs a Mesmerizing “Star Spangled Banner” at Baltimore Orioles Game: Watch
Paolo Ragusa

Apple shares and big bank earnings are in focus as stocks hit another record.

The two giant video companies have far different strategies, but the same goal: controlling your TV set.

Bill Pulte, who oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, applauded chatter stating Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell would soon depart from his position. “I’m encouraged by reports that Jerome Powell is considering resigning,” Pulte said in a Friday statement. “I think this will be the right decision…

Even in a warming climate, brutal cold snaps still hammer parts of the U.S., and a new study uncovers why. High above the Arctic, two distinct polar vortex patterns — both distorted and displaced — play a major role in steering icy air toward different regions. One sends it plunging into the Northwe…

Plus: OnePlus debuts five new devices, iOS 26 has Beta drama, and Honor's new folding phone is slimmer than Samsung's.

Cover image: Taylor Griffith
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…

When the news started to spread on July 1, 2025, about a new object that was spotted from outside our solar system, only the third of its kind ever known, astronomers at Michigan State University—along with a team of international researchers—turned their telescopes to capture data on the new celest…

Investors are pouring capital into U.S.-listed ether ETFs, helping push the asset's price to $3,000.

Vashon Film Institute, the non-profit organization dedicated to fostering independent filmmaking in the Pacific Northwest, has announced the film slate for its fourth annual Vashon Island Film Festival. The festival is set for Aug. 7-10, where nine features and 15 shorts will screen at the Vashon Th…

Time is running out to get the best Prime Day running shoe deals from top brands like Brooks, Asics and Hoka. We rounded up the 21 best deals.

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.

A bionic knee developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers is giving amputees a new world of motion.

Texas Instruments is in a good spot to benefit as the industrial sector recovers and its U.S. footprint lessens tariff risk, per TD Cowen analysts.

Solar arrays can shade crops from sun while moisture cools the panels to increase their productivity.

An almost instant impact after over four years out - Jofra Archer is making up for lost time in Test cricket, writes Stephan Shemilt.

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…

Agora is run by Nick van Eck, son of asset management veteran Jan van Eck.

In a video posted to Instagram, Adams said his appointment as US ambassador to Malaysia was "the honor of a lifetime".

During a record-smashing flight through the sun’s corona in Dec. 2024, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe captured the closest-ever images of our home star. Now, NASA has finally revealed what the daredevil probe saw.

Cover image: Alex Hearn
In January 2025, a team of scientists from Universidad San Francisco de Quito and Galápagos Science Center (USFQ-GSC) and the Galápagos National Park Directorate (GNPD) carried out a two-week expedition to Paramount: a shallow-water seamount rising from a depth of over 1,500 …

Artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT are notorious for being power-hungry. To tackle this challenge, a team from the Center for Optics, Photonics and Lasers (COPL) has come up with an optical chip that can transfer massive amounts of data at ultra-high speed. As thin as a strand of hair, thi…

Images from the Parker Solar Probe’s record-setting pass by the Sun last year are finally available.

The top 100 addresses increased their holdings by 2.3% over the past month, while exchange holdings have dropped by 2.17%.

Eric Sheridan, co-leader of the Tech, Media and Telecom Group business unit in Global Investment Research at Goldman Sachs, says cloud computing companies are likely to see a reacceleration as AI helps to build efficiency momentum. He joins Romaine Bostick on "Bloomberg Tech." (Source: Bloomberg)

We're headed into the final day of Amazon's Prime Day sale (and competing sales like Best Buy's Black Friday in July), so it's the perfect time to snag a new laptop or pick up streaming gear like webcams and microphones.

Young Bangladeshis are using the same weapons that helped them uproot Sheikh Hasina to hold today's rulers accountable.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27 to 29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders for three days of bold ideas, groundbreaking tech, and future-shaping conversations.

Meanwhile, Congress geared up for an historic “Crypto Week” next week.

Artificial intelligence is now designing custom proteins in seconds—a process that once took years—paving the way for cures to diseases like cancer and antibiotic-resistant infections. Australian scientists have joined this biomedical frontier by creating bacteria-killing proteins with AI. Their new…

On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante blocked Donald Trump’s assault on birthright citizenship in a ruling that applies nationwide.

Voters have concluded that the private jet-flying alarmists don’t really believe their own claims.

Hemp pleased Arsenal poised to sign Smith for record feeWinger says England’s latest win showed team’s potentialThe England winger Lauren Hemp says the women’s game being on the verge of its first £1m transfer fee is good for the sport and “proof ­women’s footballers are great”.It was revealed on Th…

Tesla hopes to rival firms already offering driverless ride-hailing in the US and around the world, such as Waymo, Zoox and Baidu.

Your Rich BFF Founder, CEO and New York Times best selling author Vivian Tu gives her top economic advice in an interview with Romaine Bostick on “The Close.” (Source: Bloomberg)

This opinion is a milestone in the rule of law and is regularly cited by conservative and liberal justices alike.

The McLaren Racing star has silenced critics and his own self doubt with impressive showings both on -- and off -- the track

The Dyson Purifier Cool TP07 cools the air and removes airborne pollutants, making it a perfect summertime appliance — and it now matches its Black Friday price.

FDA head Marty Makary said the agency may fast-track drugs from companies that “equalize” the cost of medicines between the U.S. and other countries

The Department of Defense is apparently no match for the notoriously litigious Metallica.
Metallica Force Pentagon to Pull Video Touting Drone Program Over Unauthorized Use of “Enter Sandman”
Scoop Harrison

On Saturday, Stellar's XLM surged 6% to $0.3880, making it the top performer by percent change among the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap.

In a new study, researchers discover the root cause of a type of bias in LLMs, paving the way for more accurate and reliable AI systems.

The two-seater aircraft can be flown commercially and is approved for pilot training.

Melbourne girl becomes a child star, conquers the operatic world and marries an English arts patron: Danielle de Niese’s life story reads like a libretto.

Moderna’s Covid vaccine for children has been given full FDA approval, making it the first such shot for kids in the U.S. that will no longer be administered under an…

Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa are back together for the first track since 2023