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…

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…

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.

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…

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

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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

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.

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…

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

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

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

Last chance to save big on electric toothbrushes, water flossers and other dental care products.

With an emphasis on approachability, Professor Mark Bear’s “Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain” enters its fourth decade as the text of undergraduate neuroscience classes worldwide.

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…

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
Paolo Ragusa

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…

Loren Castle, the CEO of Sweet Loren’s, launched the refrigerated cookie dough brand after a cancer diagnosis in her 20s made her re-evaluate her career. Now, it’s stocked in over 35,000 supermarkets.

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.

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…

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…

“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 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

The British musician’s first project for XL Recordings lands on July 18

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%.

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

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.

The Senate GOP's top super PAC and affiliates have more than doubled their fundraising record for the first half of an off-year — bringing in $85 million, Axios has learned.Why it matters: Senate Leadership Fund is a campaign powerhouse for the GOP. But its new leaders want to shake things up after …

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

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…

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…

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.

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…

After a year-and-a-half of solo stardom, the K-pop powerhouse kicked off the U.S. leg of their Deadline World Tour with a triumphant show at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium

The highly theatrical 25-song performance included a full performance of The Black Parade, along with a second set of greatest hits
My Chemical Romance Launch “The Black Parade” Tour: Video + Setlist
Scoop Harrison

Even this remarkable success rate does not fully capture the advances big business has made under the Roberts court.

The Transport Secretary says she will announce measures to cut the cost of buying an electric car.

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

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

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

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

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

Caffeine, which calls itself “the first complete tech stack designed for AI,” launches July 15 in San Francisco.

Despite a warming climate, bone-chilling winter cold can grip parts of the U.S. In a study appearing in Science Advances, researchers found that two specific patterns in the polar vortex, a swirling mass of cold air high in the stratosphere, steer extreme cold to different regions of the country. O…

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

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 …

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

The Tabernacle Choir, one of the oldest and largest choral organizations in the world, will broadcast its 5,000th episode of "Music and the Spoken Word" on Sunday. One of the longest-running broadcast church services, "Music and the Spoken Word" has aired each week since July 1929 and has been hea…

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…

Pelicot was named knight of the Legion of Honour on a list announced ahead of France's Bastille Day.

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 highly theatrical 25-song performance included a full performance of The Black Parade, along with a second set of greatest hits
My Chemical Romance Launch “The Black Parade” Tour: Video + Setlist
Scoop Harrison

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 Toronto rapper's performance at Wireless Festival was his first UK appearance since 2016.

“A channel for people and ideas to flow freely through the heart of MIT,” the walkway between buildings 12, 13, 24, and 31 has been named in honor of MIT’s 17th president.

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…

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.

Cardano (ADA) joined Hedera (HBAR) as a top performer, rising 12.6% from Thrusday.

Shiba Inu's price has rallied 18% this month, marking its best performance since November, driven by increased risk-taking in the crypto market.

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.

The arrival of 3I/ATLAS, the third-ever interstellar object ever detected, is helping astronomers assess the capabilities of a groundbreaking new observatory.

Families can contribute up to $5,000 a year into Trump accounts, with employers allowed to chip in up to $2,500 of that amount.

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…

After frolicking in Paris and leading the dolce vita in Rome, “Emily in Paris” is set for an interlude in Venice. According to Luca Zaia, governor of the Veneto region, the hit Netflix show’s fifth season will shoot in the lagoon city between Aug. 5-15. “This is extraordinary news, confirming how ou…

WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries have partnered with J Vineyards and Winery. Head winemaker and estate director Nicole Hitchcock and former WNBA player Sue Bird join Romaine Bostick to discusses the partnership. (Source: Bloomberg)

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…