Sea angels and devils: could plankton unlock the secrets of human biology?

Scientists use new technology to sequence the DNA of microscopic ocean creatures for the first time . Off the west coast of Greenland, a 17-metre (56ft) aluminium sailing boat creeps through a ...

World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago

The Weird Persistence of the Victoria’s Secret ‘Angel’

The company has tried to shed its retrograde standards of beauty aspiration and perfection. But many women miss the old bombshell fantasy.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Leon Cooper Dies at 94; Nobelist Unlocked Secrets of Superconductivity

He shared the 1972 physics prize for showing how some materials could convey electricity without resistance. He also did pioneering research in neuroscience.

Science - The New York Times - October 29

How To Unlock Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Secret Post-Credits Scene

Once your adventure in Dragon Age: The Veilguard draws to a close, you'll find yourself staring at the main menu. But, wait, did you see anything after the credits rolled? Well, there's ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

You Could Be Overlooking Human Skills in the Workplace

Technical chops are in demand, but some employees believe that companies aren’t putting enough emphasis on human skills like communication and collaboration.

Business - Inc. - October 21

The quiet free agent signing who could finally unlock KD, Booker and the Suns' Big 3

Phoenix made an unheralded move four weeks into free agency that could shake up the Western Conference.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Limits on testing for bird flu in humans could pose difficulty for containing spread

Tests will soon be available by prescription, but they are only recommended for people in close contact with animals. As the number of people infected with bird flu rises in the US, continued ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show returns with help from Cher, Kate Moss and OG 'Angels'

The “angels” of Victoria’s Secret descended on the runway Tuesday at the lingerie brand’s Fashion Show, marking the return of the once-famed event, which had gone on hiatus.

Harrison Ford keeps working for ‘human contact’. Could he be any more beloved?

The man is a living legend with nothing left to prove, he doesn’t need to work other than for the simple pleasure of being around talented people – and it’s a joy to watch. Imagine for a moment ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

For Phasmophobia To Be So Terrifying, The Devil Is In The Details

There's an almost imperceptible sound you hear when you cross the threshold of a haunted house in Phasmophobia , the co-op ghost-hunting game from Kinetic Games that took Steam and Twitch by storm ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago

AI Will Understand Humans Better Than Humans Do

Or so says a controversial Stanford researcher, who finds that the latest systems have, against all odds, mastered a high-level cognitive skill.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

UK chancellor to unlock financing for critical minerals supply

Measures will benefit manufacturers, particularly in defence, aerospace and EV battery makers, says Treasury

Business - Financial Times - October 24

How To Unlock The Superblack Shader In Destiny 2 (Again)

Destiny 2 's annual Festival of the Lost event for 2024 is now live, and while it's a lot like a simplified version of what we saw last year, there are several noticeable wrinkles and new ...

Tech - GameSpot - 6 days ago

Former Devils Forward Released From KHL Team

Michael McLeod has ben released from his KHL contract with ***

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Tom Brady Hits The Ice At Devils Practice Facility

NFL legend Tom Brady joined Tie Domi on the ice at the New Jersey Devils practice facility in Newark, New Jersey.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

The secret life of pigeons

Love them or hate them, pigeons are an iconic animal of New York City. But there is much about these birds that remains a mystery to most. "Sunday Morning" contributor Christian Cooper talks with ...

The Secret Electrostatic World of Insects

Invisibly to us, insects and other tiny creatures use static electricity to travel, avoid predators, collect pollen, and more. New experiments explore how evolution may have influenced this ...

Tech - Wired - October 27

How the UN Human Rights Council promotes dictatorships over human rights

The UN Human Rights Council has elected some of the world's most oppressive regimes, including Qatar, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia, to its membership, leading to a mockery of its ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

The human race is suffering from success

Treating today’s mental and physical conditions may be a challenge, but their prevalence is actually a good sign

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Diablo 4: Vessel Of Hatred - All Mercenaries And How To Unlock Them

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred marks the addition of Mercenaries to the game. Mercenaries are hirable NPCs that will assist you while playing alone, dealing damage and giving you passive boosts, ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 15

Diablo 4: Vessel Of Hatred - How To Unlock And Equip Runewords

Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred adds a ton of new content to the loot-driven dungeon crawler, including a new region , mercenaries , and Runewords. Runewords are created when you combine two runes in ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

All The Black Ops 6 Operators At Launch And How To Unlock Them

Suit up Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches on October 25, and the game's multiplayer mode will have a roster of more than 20 operators to choose from at launch. This includes 12 soldiers from ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

GoFundMe bets social media can unlock Gen Z giving

New GoFundMe tools will make it easier to circulate causes across online platforms in a push to cater toward younger generations

Tech - ABC News - October 21

Sperm Can’t Unlock an Egg Without This Ancient Molecular Key

Using Google’s AlphaFold, researchers identified the bundle of three sperm proteins that seem to make sexual reproduction possible.

Tech - The New York Times - October 21

Personality, passion, performance: Shohei Ohtani unlocking his best self in October

In his first postseason, Ohtani has shed his stoic persona and revealed an authenticity that has only elevated his stardom.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

China Launches Sea and Air Drills Around Taiwan

The one-day military exercises followed a speech by Taiwan’s president last week that reaffirmed the island’s sovereignty.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Foul smells and survival along the Caspian Sea – in pictures

As he travels along the Iranian coast, Khashayar Javanmardi photographs rusting ships, blazing wetland fires – and humans struggling to stay alive Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Has sewage been released in rivers and the sea near you?

Companies can release raw sewage during bad weather, but the amount spilled has doubled in England.

Sculpture by the Sea 2024: from the elegant to the malignant – in pictures

Sculpture by the Sea 2024, will be running from 18 October to 4 November along the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Round-the-world walker swims across Caspian Sea

The ex-paratrooper from Hull started his epic hike in 1998 and now hopes to finish next year.

How Cells Resist the Pressure of the Deep Sea

Cell membranes from comb jellies reveal a new kind of adaptation to the deep sea: curvy lipids that conform to an ideal shape under pressure.

Tech - Wired - October 20

Bullied by China at Sea, With the Broken Bones to Prove It

A violent attack on a Vietnamese fishing boat tests Hanoi’s muted but resolute approach to China’s aggression in the South China Sea.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Maersk Profit Rises as Red Sea Disruptions Continue

Maersk’s third-quarter net profit jumped after continued disruptions in the Red Sea shipping lanes pushed freight rates higher.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Man missing at sea lands boat in Ireland

Chris Ellery's boat broke down in the Irish Sea, but he was able to make it to County Wicklow.

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Returns. It Shouldn’t.

Despite the wings, the supermodels and Cher, there’s no going back.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 16

Is Google’s NotebookLM a secret CRM killer?

Even if a few hundred or thousand use NotebookLM in place of a CRM, it could spell trouble for the companies offering them.

Tech - VentureBeat - 6 days ago

Tom Wilson's overtime goal lifts the Capitals over the Devils 6-5

Tom Wilson's second goal of the game came 4 minutes into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 6-5 win over the New Jersey Devils

Sports - ABC News - October 19

Horvat scores in overtime as Islanders beat Devils 4-3

Bo Horvat scored 1:09 into overtime winner and the New York Islanders beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3

Sports - ABC News - October 25

The evolutionary history of humans' ability to eat starch

How humans developed the ability to digest starch: A study offers insight into the evolution of amylase genes, which are key to breaking down some carbs.

Pep: Haaland goal 'not normal for a human being'

Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland's outrageous goal in Manchester City's 5-0 win over Sparta Prague should "not be normal for a human being."

Sports - ESPN - October 25

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