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Fermilab Researchers Advance Quantum Sensing for Future Detectors
2025-05-08

Fermilab Researchers Advance Quantum Sensing for Future Detectors

A collaboration of scientists tested next-generation superconducting microwire single photon detectors (SMSPDs) at Fermilab to further particle physics research.

Dozens of Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia
2025-05-08

Dozens of Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia

Police on Wednesday night removed a group of protesters occupying the main library at New York's Columbia University, long a flashpoint in the pro-Palestinian movement in the US. The New York Times reports that the protesters, who were masked and wearing kaffiyehs, appeared to be trying to rekindle last spring's...

2025-05-08

Global first: Scientists reproduce visual illusion predicted by Einstein’s theory of relativity - The Brighter Side of News

Global first: Scientists reproduce visual illusion predicted by Einstein’s theory of relativity The Brighter Side of News

New Vacuum-Assisted Extrusion Technique Improves Performance of Polymer Prints
2025-05-07

New Vacuum-Assisted Extrusion Technique Improves Performance of Polymer Prints

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a vacuum-assisted extrusion method that reduces internal porosity -- by up to 75% -- in large-scale 3D-printed polymer parts.

2025-05-07

Argonne's Sixbert Muhoza Named Postdoc of the Year

Sixbert Muhoza is recognized by the National Postdoctoral Association for his achievements in supporting postdoctoral communities and advancing their core mission.

‘This Book Is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling’ to be released November 2025
2025-05-07

‘This Book Is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling’ to be released November 2025

A new book chronicling the first five years of All Elite Wrestling has been announced. “This Book Is All Elite: The Inside Story of All Elite Wrestling” is set to be released on November 4, 2025. Written by Keith Elliot Greenberg, the book will be published by Penguin Random House. AEW described the book in [...]

2025-05-07

‘Rescue HI-Surf’ Canceled By Fox After One Season - Deadline

‘Rescue HI-Surf’ Canceled By Fox After One Season Deadline'Rescue HI-Surf' Cancelled At Fox, No Season 2 For Lifeguard Drama TVLineFox Cancels Rescue HI-Surf After 1 Season Ahead of Baywatch Reboot Us Weekly‘Rescue Hi-Surf’ Canceled After One Season at Fox Variety‘Rescue: HI-Surf’ Canceled — What Would Have Happened in Season 2 TV Insider

Mississippi shooting: 'Active shooter' sparks lockdown on Air Force base
2025-05-07

Mississippi shooting: 'Active shooter' sparks lockdown on Air Force base

The Kessler Air Force base has been placed on a lockdown after reports of an active shooter.

Cardinals enter Sistine Chapel to start centuries-old secret ritual to elect a new pope
2025-05-07

Cardinals enter Sistine Chapel to start centuries-old secret ritual to elect a new pope

Catholic cardinals are filing into the Sistine Chapel for the start of the conclave to elect a new pope to follow Pope Francis. A hundred and thirty-three cardinals entered the chapel ahead of the most geographically diverse conclave in the...

Surrey stabbing sends 1 man to hospital with serious injuries
2025-05-07

Surrey stabbing sends 1 man to hospital with serious injuries

Man entered police station Tuesday afternoon with stab wounds to his torso

Katie Holmes Debuts Dramatic Hair Transformation
2025-05-07

Katie Holmes Debuts Dramatic Hair Transformation

Katie Holmes is feeling her new curls.The Dawson’s Creek alum stepped out for a party celebrating the second season of the Peacock mystery-comedy Poker Face—in which she’s set to appear as a...

George Pickens traded to the Cowboys: The fantasy football fallout
2025-05-07

George Pickens traded to the Cowboys: The fantasy football fallout

A close look at how the Pickens-to-Dallas trade will affect DK Metcalf, CeeDee Lamb, and Dak Prescott.

Electric Trucks Are Winning (Trump Is Losing)
2025-05-07

Electric Trucks Are Winning (Trump Is Losing)

Electric trucks from the US manufacturer Motiv are ready to roll as the pace of fleet electrification picks up.The post Electric Trucks Are Winning (Trump Is Losing) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

KOWALCHUK, Sophie Marie
2025-05-07

KOWALCHUK, Sophie Marie

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sophie Marie Kowalchuk at age 96. She passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, at Millennium Trail Manor Long Term Care in Niagara Falls.

Squid Game Season 3 May Force Me to Watch One Tragic Matchup (And I’m Not Ready)
2025-05-07

Squid Game Season 3 May Force Me to Watch One Tragic Matchup (And I’m Not Ready)

NetflixSquid Game’s second season finale was one of the biggest cliffhangers in the history of television, setting the stage for a massive conclusion Seong Gi-Hun’s current current life-or-death adventure and the series as a whole. In recent days, Netflix has released a new trailer hinting at what is to come in the grand finale and [...]The post Squid Game Season 3 May Force Me to Watch One Tragic Matchup (And I’m Not Ready) appeared first on ComicBook.com.

2025-05-07

Georgia Tech Baseball surges past Georgia Southern again in midweek thriller

The Yellow Jackets powered past Georgia Southern with home run heroics, shutdown pitching, and standout freshmen to complete a season sweep for the third straight year.

Utah unveils Mammoth as permanent name of NHL team in Salt Lake City
2025-05-07

Utah unveils Mammoth as permanent name of NHL team in Salt Lake City

The NHL team in Salt Lake City is now known as the Utah Mammoth. Owners Ryan and Ashley Smith unveiled the franchise's permanent name Thursday morning after more than a year of fan input and voting.

Lucid's Record Deliveries Can't Stop $235M Loss -- Is the EV Maker Running Out of Juice?
2025-05-07

Lucid's Record Deliveries Can't Stop $235M Loss -- Is the EV Maker Running Out of Juice?

Lucid Group's liquidity cushion is massive, but can it fuel ambitious 2025 targets or just delay the inevitable?

McIlroy has 'nothing but positive vibes' before major return
2025-05-07

McIlroy has 'nothing but positive vibes' before major return

Rory McIlroy says winning the Masters will help him feel "more comfortable and a lot less pressure" at next week's US PGA Championship.

Prince George's sweet nickname for father Prince William revealed as he joins him on royal balcony for first time
2025-05-07

Prince George's sweet nickname for father Prince William revealed as he joins him on royal balcony for first time

Prince George and Prince William were both present on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the VE Commemorations earlier this month, with the future king showing his caring side.

Cardinals enter Sistine Chapel for secret conclave to elect new pope
2025-05-07

Cardinals enter Sistine Chapel for secret conclave to elect new pope

New pope unlikely to emerge before Thursday or Friday

Illinois Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joins increasingly crowded race to succeed Dick Durbin in Senate
2025-05-07

Illinois Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joins increasingly crowded race to succeed Dick Durbin in Senate

CHICAGO — Another contestant joined the still-emerging field of Democrats vying to succeed U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin Wednesday as five-term northwest suburban U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi launched his bid, pitching himself as a “radical common sense progressive” to take on...

USDINR Technical levels amid Geopolitical flare up
2025-05-07

USDINR Technical levels amid Geopolitical flare up

As we started today on May 7, 2025, with this news that India launched what it called “Operation Sindoor,” conducting missile strikes targeting what they claimed were terrorist infrastructure. Pakistan strongly condemned the strikes, calling them an act of war. This flaring up of the geopolitical issues affecting the pricing of the indian rupee led to volatility in the currency pair of USDINR. So, in this article, let’s see the technical analysis, price prediction for the USD/INR, as well as [...]The post USDINR Technical levels amid Geopolitical flare up appeared first in UK on InvestingCube.

George Pickens Not Angling For Immediate Cowboys Extension?
2025-05-07

George Pickens Not Angling For Immediate Cowboys Extension?

The Cowboys are now the team evaluating George Pickens regarding an extension, having acquired the contract-year wide receiver from the Steelers on Wednesday morning.

How did a handcuffed, wanted man flee police at Sea-Tac Airport?
2025-05-07

How did a handcuffed, wanted man flee police at Sea-Tac Airport?

SEATTLE — For Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower, it’s normal to fly arrestees from other states into Kentucky when they’re facing charges there. But in the seven years since becoming sheriff, Hightower has never heard of one of those people escaping before their flight, as one did at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Sunday morning.

2025-05-07

Nebraska Coach Matt Rhule Updates Backup Quarterback Situation

Nebraska Cornhuskers coach Matt Rhule discusses backup quarterback battle ahead of the 2025 season.

Market rally: Consumer cyclical stocks soar while energy struggles
2025-05-07

Market rally: Consumer cyclical stocks soar while energy struggles

Sector OverviewToday's stock market heatmap reveals a vibrant rally, particularly in the consumer cyclical sector, with Amazon (AMZN) leading the way with an impressive gain of 3.11%. The sector showcases robust investor sentiment, driven by optimistic forecasts and strong consumer demand.Meanwhile, the technology sector shows moderate yet consistent gains, with Microsoft (MSFT) up by 0.46%, highlighting steady confidence in tech-driven growth. On the flip side, the energy sector faces challenges, as ExxonMobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) both post a decline of 0.53%, reflecting ongoing volatility in oil and gas markets.Market Mood and TrendsThe overall market mood is cautiously optimistic, with significant gains in consumer and tech stocks mitigating losses in more volatile sectors like energy and industrials. Investors appear to be capitalizing on consumer cyclical opportunities, while tech's consistent performance suggests long-term stability.Notably, healthcare shows modest growth with Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) up 0.30%, indicating sustained interest in defensive plays amid market fluctuations.Strategic RecommendationsGiven the current market dynamics, investors might consider reinforcing their portfolios with strong consumer cyclical and tech stocks to leverage the ongoing rally. AMZN and TSLA, showing gains of 3.11% and 0.43% respectively, could be beneficial additions for those eyeing potential growth.Conversely, caution is advised regarding energy stocks, as ongoing global concerns may continue to exert downward pressure. Investors should stay informed with evolving market conditions and adjust their strategies accordingly.In conclusion, today's market landscape offers diverse opportunities, bolstered by consumer confidence and tech stability. Staying abreast of real-time market data on ForexLive.com will equip investors to navigate these dynamic conditions effectively. 🚀 This article was written by Itai Levitan at www.forexlive.com.

Fire burns through Avondale home
2025-05-07

Fire burns through Avondale home

Firefighters were at the scene of a fire that seriously damaged a home near 107th Avenue and Buckeye Road, in Avondale. The cause of the fire is not known at this time.

Why A’ja Wilson’s new Nike ad is the best TV commercial of the year: MoneyCall
2025-05-07

Why A’ja Wilson’s new Nike ad is the best TV commercial of the year: MoneyCall

Welcome back to MoneyCall, ’s weekly sports business cheat sheet. (Want to get MoneyCall delivered to your email inbox every Wednesday morning? Subscribe here.) Name-dropped today: A’ja Wilson, Malia Obama, Caitlin Clark, Ahmed Fareed, Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson, David Beckham, John Oliver and more. Let’s go: Driving the Conversation The best sports TV ad of the year Nike has had some great TV ads over the years, especially around basketball. (I’m partial to the classic “Li’l Penny” campaign,

Cardinals process into the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave
2025-05-07

Cardinals process into the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave

Nearly 130 Catholic cardinals have entered the Sistine Chapel, where they will take an oath of secrecy ahead of the first round of voting to select a new pope.

€1.85m filly Minnie Hauk shows Classic credentials with Cheshire Oaks success
2025-05-07

€1.85m filly Minnie Hauk shows Classic credentials with Cheshire Oaks success

Minnie Hauk enhanced her Classic credentials by providing trainer Aidan O'Brien with a ninth victory in the Weatherbys ePassport Cheshire Oaks.

Gardeners advised to use easy DIY spray for healthy Japanese maples amidst aphid threat
2025-05-07

Gardeners advised to use easy DIY spray for healthy Japanese maples amidst aphid threat

If you've noticed a shiny or sticky residue on the leaves of your Japanese maple tree, there's a simple two-ingredient spray you can make to protect the plant

Prince Harry Makes First Outing Since Detailing Royal Family Rift
2025-05-07

Prince Harry Makes First Outing Since Detailing Royal Family Rift

Prince Harry is back to work after speaking out about his family estrangement. The Duke of Sussex attended the ServiceNow's Knowledge 2025 conference in support of the Diana Award—in honor of his...

2025-05-07

2nd Global Research Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering

Foster Research is dedicated to provide a global level platform for the Scholars, Students, Researchers and Business Entities to make them experience [...]The post 2nd Global Research Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering appeared first on Canadian Mining Journal.

Slop Farmer Boasts About How He Uses AI to Flood Social Media With Garbage to Trick Older Women
2025-05-07

Slop Farmer Boasts About How He Uses AI to Flood Social Media With Garbage to Trick Older Women

"Pinterest is one of the easiest ways to make money online right now," declares Jesse Cunningham, a self-described "SEO expert," to open a November YouTube video titled "🤯AI Pinterest Strategy for $15,942/MONTH." "And if you use artificial intelligence, AI, that is even better," he continues, "because Pinterest allows AI on their platform, and you can absolutely crush it." Cunningham — an avid YouTuber who's made several similar videos — then proceeds to outline the heavily automated process he uses to flood Pinterest with fake AI-generated imagery, which in turn links back to similarly synthetic websites and AI-generated blog posts. TK [...]

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Cast: Where Are They Now?
2025-05-07

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Cast: Where Are They Now?

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is one of the best and most influential TV shows of all time. The Joss Whedon-created supernatural series first debuted back in March of 1997 on The WB, running for seven seasons, and moving to UPN for its final two seasons before ending in May of 2003. The show centers around [...]

How much hospital can you get for $400 million?
2025-05-07

How much hospital can you get for $400 million?

HealthPartners details plans for new Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater with city approval Tuesday of final designs.

Earnings To Watch: Pharming Group (PHGUF) Reports Q1 2025 Result
2025-05-07

Earnings To Watch: Pharming Group (PHGUF) Reports Q1 2025 Result

Pharming Group (PHGUF) is set to release its Q1 2025 earnings on May 8, 2025. The consensus estimate for Q1 2025 revenue is $67.74 million, and the earnings are expected to come in at -$0.03 per share. Revenue estimates for Pharming Group (PHGUF) have increased from $310.45 million to $326.76 million for the full year 2025 and from $336.53 million to $358.84 million for 2026 over the past 90 days.

Could Sustainably-Farmed Cows Be Part Of The Climate Change Solution?
2025-05-07

Could Sustainably-Farmed Cows Be Part Of The Climate Change Solution?

A new study challenges the popular view that cattle are often part of the problem and instead highlights the environmental benefits of cows raised on grass.

2025-05-07

WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy amid pressure from weight-loss drugs

Iconic weight management brand WeightWatchers filed for bankruptcy Tuesday to shed debt while the company tries to expand its tele-health business.

College student accused of promoting antisemitic sign at Barstool bar escalates feud with Dave Portnoy: ‘Hypocritically lynching me’
2025-05-07

College student accused of promoting antisemitic sign at Barstool bar escalates feud with Dave Portnoy: ‘Hypocritically lynching me’

Mo Khan, who Portnoy identified as one of the men involved in the incident, released a statement about the antisemitic incident and accused Portnoy of sensationalizing it to his millions of social media followers.

Play ransomware exploited Windows logging flaw in zero-day attacks
2025-05-07

Play ransomware exploited Windows logging flaw in zero-day attacks

The Play ransomware gang has exploited a high-severity Windows Common Log File System flaw in zero-day attacks to gain SYSTEM privileges and deploy malware on compromised systems. [...]

The airline with the most satisfied travelers is a big surprise this year
2025-05-07

The airline with the most satisfied travelers is a big surprise this year

The annual J.D. Power survey rates satisfaction across US carriers.

Black Mirror’s Bandersnatch is leaving Netflix for good
2025-05-07

Black Mirror’s Bandersnatch is leaving Netflix for good

Netflix has been gradually culling its library of interactive content for a while now, but Black Mirror’s Emmy award winning Bandersnatch was one of the few survivors. Until now. As spotted by What’s on Netflix, the choose-your-own-adventure film set in a fictional game development studio will be leaving the service globally on May 12.At the beginning of December 2024, only four of Netflix’s “Interactive Specials” remained, of which Bandersnatch was one. As of today there are only two left. The other is Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. The Reverend, which first debuted back in 2020 and is also being removed imminently.Netflix’s first interactive effort was 2017’s Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale, but Bandersnatch, which arrived the following year, was the first to be targeted at an adult audience, and arguably the company’s most successful of these experiments. Set in the UK in the mid-80s, it follows a young programmer who sets out to adapt a dark fantasy novel into a story-driven video game, before things inevitably take a dark turn. The film featured multiple endings and branching paths based on the decisions you made, and went on to win two Primetime Emmy Awards.Which probably leaves you wondering why Netflix is getting rid of it. Back in December, company spokesperson Chrissy Kelleher told The Verge that the technology had “served its purpose, but is now limiting as we focus on technological efforts in other areas.”Actual video games still feature prominently in the overhauled Netflix TV app, which the company has been working on since last year and will roll out over the coming weeks and months. It is also experimenting with a vertical video feature on mobile that will include clips and trailers, presumably to appeal more to the native TikTok audience. Just don’t expect to see Bandersnatch in there.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/black-mirrors-bandersnatch-is-leaving-netflix-for-good-144518207.html?src=rss

Editor Daily Rundown: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent To Meet CCP Officials For Trade Talks
2025-05-07

Editor Daily Rundown: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent To Meet CCP Officials For Trade Talks

BREAKING OVERNIGHT ... CHINA SEEKS A DEAL ... WILL MEET WITH TREASURY SEC IN SWITZERLAND ON SATURDAY ... SCOTT BESSENT: Thanks to @POTUS, the world has been coming to the US, and China has been the missing piece—we will meet on Saturday and Sunday to discuss our shared interests. (VIDEO)The current tariffs and trade barriers are unsustainable, but we don’t want to decouple.

Pam Bondi dismisses claim Epstein info is missing and defends delays in releasing files
2025-05-07

Pam Bondi dismisses claim Epstein info is missing and defends delays in releasing files

The attorney general’s update comes after several people have asked White House officials about the delay of the next batch’s release

2025-05-07

Mali's military government is suspending political parties' activities, state TV says

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali ’s military government has announced the suspension of political party activities in the West African country “until further notice," state media said Wednesday, days after the first pro-democracy rally since soldiers took power by force...

NBA playoffs: Which teams are on high alert after stunning turn of events in second round?
2025-05-07

NBA playoffs: Which teams are on high alert after stunning turn of events in second round?

The Cavaliers, Celtics, Thunder and Timberwolves have all lost home-court advantage in shocking fashion.

Amazon is selling a $160 portable charger for just $30, and shoppers love that 'it can fit in your pocket'
2025-05-07

Amazon is selling a $160 portable charger for just $30, and shoppers love that 'it can fit in your pocket'

"Ideal for use on vacations or lengthy hiking trips."

Sabres hire NHL veteran Eric Staal as special assistant to GM Kevyn Adams
2025-05-07

Sabres hire NHL veteran Eric Staal as special assistant to GM Kevyn Adams

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Sabres have added NHL veteran Eric Staal to the front office as a special assistant to general manager Kevyn Adams, his former teammate with the Carolina Hurricanes. "Eric was one of the first people I thought of when I originally became general manager, so it is fitting that he is [...]

2025 NFL Draft: Rookie-veteran pairings to get excited about
2025-05-07

2025 NFL Draft: Rookie-veteran pairings to get excited about

Myles Garrett has new help, and the Jaguars' passing attack will be diverse with Travis Hunter in the fold.

Canelo Alvarez had 16-fight unbeaten streak snapped by undefeated boogeyman years before Terence Crawford fight
2025-05-07

Canelo Alvarez had 16-fight unbeaten streak snapped by undefeated boogeyman years before Terence Crawford fight

Canelo Alvarez can be considered one of the greatest fighters of the 21st century, winning belts in multiple divisions and becoming an undisputed champion.

New Art Books Explore The Visuals Of Warhammer Video Games And Tabletop Minis
2025-05-07

New Art Books Explore The Visuals Of Warhammer Video Games And Tabletop Minis

The grim, war-torn universes of Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000 have produced numerous video game adaptations over the decades, and at long last, a new 208-page hardcover art book will give fans a deeper look into the develop of many of these titles, including Space Marine, Dawn of War, Total Warhammer, and more. The Art of Warhammer Video Games will launch on November 4, and preorders are available now.If that's not enough Warhammer reading material for you, then there's even more on the way in the form. The upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Character Encyclopedia and Warhammer 40,000: Words of War look to be excellent resources for anyone who wants to learn more about the major figures of the grimdark sci-fi universe's complex lore and mythology. Both hardcover books launch on October 7 and are available to preorder now.There are dozens of other great Warhammer books out there spanning decades of lore, as well as numerous video games--not to mention the original tabletop games--so if you're looking for more information on how to experience one of the biggest fictional settings out there, head over to our Warhammer 40,000 beginner guide.

Advanced Technology Services (ATS) Named Among America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being for Consecutive Year
2025-05-07

Advanced Technology Services (ATS) Named Among America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being for Consecutive Year

PEORIA, Ill., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS), a leader in industrial maintenance and reliability solutions, is proud to announce it has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing 2025. The annual award...

2025-05-07

Notification on the disposal and acquisition of the voting rights

AB Novaturas announces the receipt of notification regarding the disposal of the voting rights and noification regarding acquisition of the voting rights (attached).

Soulslike RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Getting A Physical Day 1 Edition
2025-05-07

Soulslike RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Getting A Physical Day 1 Edition

After receiving an in-depth trailer at the tail end of 2024, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is now officially up for preorder on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC ahead of its July 24 release. The Soulslike RPG is set in Ming dynasty China--earning it comparisons to Black Myth: Wukong--and follows a pirate warrior as she attempts to unravel her past after suffering a bout of amnesia. Early footage reveals a stylish, fast-paced adventure, and reserving a copy in advance will unlock a few additional goodies. If you're interested in the upcoming action RPG, preorders are available now, including a physical Day 1 Edition and a digital Deluxe Edition, both of which include some extra DLC. Here’s a closer look at Wuchang: Fallen Feathers preorders.

China Unveils World's 1st 'Meltdown Proof' Thorium Reactor
2025-05-07

China Unveils World's 1st 'Meltdown Proof' Thorium Reactor

China Unveils World's 1st 'Meltdown Proof' Thorium Reactor Authored by Alex Kimani via OilPrice.com,Chinese scientists achieved a breakthrough in clean energy technology by adding fresh fuel to an operational thorium reactor.The 2-megawatt experimental reactor is located in the Gobi Desert.The experimental reactor uses molten salt as the coolant and fuel carrier, with thorium as the fuel source.Chinese scientists have achieved a significant milestone in clean energy tech after successfully adding fresh fuel to an operational thorium molten salt reactor, Chinese state media has reported. According to Guangming Daily, the 2-megawatt experimental reactor is located in the Gobi Desert, and the latest milestone puts China at the forefront in the race to build a practical thorium reactor–long considered a more abundant and safer alternative to uranium. More significantly, China has relied heavily on long-abandoned American research in the field. In the 1960s, American scientists built and tested molten salt reactors, but Washington eventually shelved the program in favor of uranium-based technology. “The US left its research publicly available, waiting for the right successor. We were that successor,” project chief scientist Xu Hongjie said. “Rabbits sometimes make mistakes or grow lazy. That’s when the tortoise seizes its chance,” he added. The experimental reactor uses molten salt as the coolant and fuel carrier, with thorium as the fuel source. For decades, thorium has been billed as the 'great green hope' of clean energy production, thanks to qualities such as producing less waste and more energy than uranium, is meltdown-proof, has no weapons-grade by-products and can even consume legacy plutonium stockpiles.According to Xu, his team chose the harder--but more meaningful--path by building a real-world solution rather than chasing only academic results.“We chose the hardest path, but the right one,” he said. Xu and his team recreated old experiments by studying declassified American documents, and then developed the technology further.“We mastered every technique in the literature – then pushed further,” he said.China is already building a much larger 10-megawatt thorium reactor, scheduled to reach criticality by 2030. Nuclear energy has been enjoying a renaissance of thanks to the energy crisis triggered by Russia’s war in Ukraine.A thorium breakthroughThe milestone by Beijing will no doubt shake up Washington, which has for years been experimenting with thorium. The United States Department of Energy (DOE), Nuclear Engineering & Science Center at Texas A&M and the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have partnered with Chicago-based Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) to develop a new thorium-based nuclear fuel they have dubbed ANEEL. ANEEL, which is short for “Advanced Nuclear Energy for Enriched Life” is a proprietary combination of thorium and “High Assay Low Enriched Uranium” (HALEU) that hopes to solve some of nuclear’s knottiest problems including high costs and toxic wastes.ANEEL can be used in traditional boiling water and pressurized water reactors, but performs best when used in heavy water reactors. More importantly, ANEEL reactors can be deployed much faster than uranium reactors.A key benefit of ANEEL over uranium is that it can achieve a much higher fuel burn-up rate of in the order of 55,000 MWd/T (megawatt-day per ton of fuel) compared to 7,000 MWd/T for natural uranium fuel used in pressurized water reactors. This allows the fuel to remain in the reactors for much longer meaning much longer intervals between shut downs for refueling. For instance, India’s Kaiga Unit-1 and Canada’s Darlington PHWR Unit hold the world records for uninterrupted operations at 962 days and 963 days, respectively.The thorium-based fuel also comes with other key benefits. One of the biggest is that a much higher fuel burn-up reduces plutonium waste by more than 80%. Plutonium has a shorter half-life of about 24,000 years compared to Uranium-235’s half-life of just over 700 million years. Plutonium is highly toxic even in small doses, leading to radiation illness, cancer and often to death. Further, thorium has a lower operating temperature and a higher melting point than natural uranium, making it inherently safer and more resistant to core meltdowns. Thorium’s renewable energy properties are also quite impressive.There is more than twice thorium in the Earth’s crust as uranium; In India, thorium is 4x more abundant than uranium. It can also be extracted from seawater just like uranium, making it almost inexhaustible.ANEEL could soon become the fuel of choice for countries that operate CANDU (Canada Deuterium Uranium) and PHWR (Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor) reactors such as China, India, Argentina, Pakistan, South Korea, and Romania. These reactors are cooled and moderated using pressurized heavy water.Another 50 countries (mostly developing countries) have either started nuclear programs or have expressed an interest in launching the same in the near future. Overall, only about 50 of the world’s existing 440 nuclear reactors can be powered using this novel fuel. Tyler DurdenWed, 05/07/2025 - 10:45

It Takes a Lot to Embarrass Hannah Berner
2025-05-07

It Takes a Lot to Embarrass Hannah Berner

The Hollywood Reporter’s newest “Person of Interest” is the 33-year-old reality star turned podcaster and stand-up comedian who thrives on putting herself out there: “I don't have a driver's license, but I will talk and try new jokes out in front of 3,000 people.”

Teddi Mellencamp Shares Insight Into Darkest Days of Her Cancer Battle
2025-05-07

Teddi Mellencamp Shares Insight Into Darkest Days of Her Cancer Battle

Teddi Mellencamp is sharing a heartbreaking update on her battle with stage 4 cancer.The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum—who is currently undergoing treatment to shrink multiple tumors in...

Goldman Sachs' Jonny Fine: Corporate bond liquidity has never been better
2025-05-07

Goldman Sachs' Jonny Fine: Corporate bond liquidity has never been better

Jonny Fine, Goldman Sachs global head investment grade credit, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the corporate bond market, expectations for the Fed, and more.

Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s ‘Violette’ Sets Full Cast: Matthias Schoenaerts and Melvil Poupaud Join Leila Bekhti in Studiocanal’s Drama (EXCLUSIVE)
2025-05-07

Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s ‘Violette’ Sets Full Cast: Matthias Schoenaerts and Melvil Poupaud Join Leila Bekhti in Studiocanal’s Drama (EXCLUSIVE)

“Amelie” director Jean-Pierre Jeunet has assembled a high-profile international cast for his next film, “Violette,” based on Valérie Perrin’s literary sensation “Fresh Water for Flowers” (“Changer l’eau des fleurs”), which sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Matthias Schoenaerts (“Rust and Bone”), Melvil Poupaud (“Jeanne du Barry”), Anouk Grinberg (“The Innocent”), Sergio Castellitto (“Conclave”) and Alban [...]

Infinity Nikki Rainbow Album Photo Locations
2025-05-07

Infinity Nikki Rainbow Album Photo Locations

Where to take all the photos!The post Infinity Nikki Rainbow Album Photo Locations appeared first on Gamezebo.

Why Brooklyn Beckham’s wife Nicola Peltz is ‘fed up’ with ‘narcissistic’ mother-in-law Victoria
2025-05-07

Why Brooklyn Beckham’s wife Nicola Peltz is ‘fed up’ with ‘narcissistic’ mother-in-law Victoria

Nicola Peltz is standing by husband Brooklyn Beckham in his feud with his family.

iOS 18.5: Five new iPhone features are coming next week
2025-05-07

iOS 18.5: Five new iPhone features are coming next week

Apple is nearly ready to ship its next iPhone update: iOS 18.5 is coming next week and will bring a handful of new features to users. Here’s what’s coming. more...

2025-05-07

And the Walls Come Tumbling Down (Premium)

Last year, I described the overdue antitrust action against Big Tech as breathtaking. But that was when it was mostly EU-based. With the U.S. government suddenly coming down hard on Big Tech, everything is changing: If we know anything about this country, it's that its citizens don't understand the impact of bad behavior unless it hits them in the face. And now they can see for themselves the prison that Big Tech has erected around them.Thanks to Apple's blistering slap down in Epic v. Apple, brought on by its belligerent and anticompetitive behavior, the consumer electronics giant was forced to do what it should have done all along and let app developers communicate with their own customers. And one of the things they can communicate, using the language of their choice, is a way for those customers to make purchases outside of the app. Outside the reach of Apple's onerous 30 percent fees.And they are doing so. We wrote about how Spotify immediately updated its app to support payments outside its iOS app. But they are not alone. The first I heard to make this change was Proton, which emailed me to tell me that it would immediately allow users on iPhones make purchases on their devices."In response to the recent court ruling in the US against Apple's illegal in-app purchase monopoly, Proton will finally be allowed to let iOS users purchase subscriptions outside of the app store," Proton CEO Andy Yen said. "No Apple tax means we will lower prices for users by up to 30 percent. Worth noting, this court ruling is one of the most effective way to cut inflation in the US, by dropping the price of a significant chunk of digital purchases by 30 percent overnight. Percentage wise, it's bigger than the 10 percent tariffs [that the U.S. government] put in place last month."But there's more. And Amazon is up there with Spotify from a reach perspective. We'll see what happens with the core Amazon app, but the other day, Amazon quietly re-enabled e-book purchases in the Kindle app on iOS, a feature the app hasn't had for--what?--over a decade. Now, there's a "Get book" link that directs users seamlessly to the Amazon website where they can purchase e-books like human beings without any Apple Tax markup.Get book. What a concept.Even Apple's biggest fans and supporters can't justify Apple taking a cut of this type of digital purchase inside an app. Just as they could not justify its previous attempt to tax Microsoft per-game for game streaming inside its Xbox mobile app.As so many have argued, including Microsoft, why is it OK for Netflix or whatever service to stream movies or music, but it's not OK for Microsoft and others to stream games? Likewise, why is it OK for Walmart to see physical books from within its iOS app without paying the Apple Tax, but it's not OK for Amazon to sell e-books from within its iOS app?Simple. It's anticompetitive behavior, illegal for a monopoly like Apple, aimed at keeping down companies tha...The post And the Walls Come Tumbling Down (Premium) appeared first on Thurrott.com.

2025-05-07

iOS 18.5: Five new iPhone features are coming next week - 9to5Mac

iOS 18.5: Five new iPhone features are coming next week 9to5MacApple To Make Unexpected Free Offer To All iPhone 13 Users ForbesiOS 18.5 RC now available ahead of next week’s release Boy Genius ReportiOS 18.5 will soon deliver a handy Screen Time upgrade for parents – plus 4 other useful features TechRadarApple Released iOS 18.5 RC, and It Includes a Few Small iPhone Changes CNET

Netflix horror fans say ‘ignore the reviews’ as ‘electrifying’ new slasher is added
2025-05-07

Netflix horror fans say ‘ignore the reviews’ as ‘electrifying’ new slasher is added

This 2025 horror movie been described as a perfect combination of a rom-com and slasher.

Cardinals set to enter conclave to decide who follows Pope Francis
2025-05-07

Cardinals set to enter conclave to decide who follows Pope Francis

New pope unlikely to emerge before Thursday or Friday

Greece, Egypt Agree to Boost Ties, Back Gaza Reconstruction Plan
2025-05-07

Greece, Egypt Agree to Boost Ties, Back Gaza Reconstruction Plan

ATHENS -Greece and Egypt signed a “strategic partnership” deal on Wednesday as they seek to step up political coordination to help safeguard stability in the Eastern Mediterranean amid the ongoing war in Gaza. “Our bilateral cooperation is based on political, economic, and cultural ties, which are deeply rooted in history and defined by our strong [...]The post Greece, Egypt Agree to Boost Ties, Back Gaza Reconstruction Plan appeared first on GV Wire.

2025-05-07

Bumbershoot announces lineup, price increases for 2025

SEATTLE — It’s not Labor Day weekend in Seattle without Bumbershoot. The city’s most storied music festival returns to Seattle Center for its 52nd edition this summer, and on Wednesday, organizers revealed the 2025 lineup.

2025-05-07

Netflix Tests AI-Powered Search and TikTok Layout for Mobile App - CNET

Netflix Tests AI-Powered Search and TikTok Layout for Mobile App CNETBig changes are coming to Netflix CNNNetflix unveils new TV experience: What to know about the fresh design ABC NewsNetflix Overhauls Its Home Screen for the First Time in 12 Years The New York TimesYour Netflix is going to look different: New TV homepage, vertical feed, mobile capabilities Yahoo News Canada

Yungblud Will Interrogate Hero Worship on New Album ‘Idols,’ Then See It in Action on Tour
2025-05-07

Yungblud Will Interrogate Hero Worship on New Album ‘Idols,’ Then See It in Action on Tour

“We turn to others for an identity before turning to ourselves," the musician shared in a statement about the record, out June 20

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's Jens Andersson on defining 'a MachineGames adventure'
2025-05-07

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's Jens Andersson on defining 'a MachineGames adventure'

Jens Andersson, the design director behind last year's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, has a long history of working on first-person games that don't play anything like a standard FPS. Read more

With Its Destruction of Government Data Silos, DOGE Is Building a ‘Surveillance Weapon’
2025-05-07

With Its Destruction of Government Data Silos, DOGE Is Building a ‘Surveillance Weapon’

There's a reason the government's vast trove of data is compartmentalized.

Foreign Interests Appear to Be Pouring Millions Into Trump’s Meme Coin
2025-05-07

Foreign Interests Appear to Be Pouring Millions Into Trump’s Meme Coin

Democrats have introduced legislation that would ban the president, members of Congress, their families, and other officials from creating and selling crypto assets

Disney to build its 7th theme park, this one in the United Arab Emirates
2025-05-07

Disney to build its 7th theme park, this one in the United Arab Emirates

Disney will build its seventh theme park, this one in the United Arab Emirates. The waterfront resort will be built on Yas Island on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi city. The theme park will be built and operated by a...

2025-05-07

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 10:39 a.m. EDT

The Steelers move on from George Pickens by trading mercurial receiver to Cowboys

Disney construirá parque temático en Emiratos Árabes Unidos
2025-05-07

Disney construirá parque temático en Emiratos Árabes Unidos

Disney construirá su séptimo parque temático, este en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos, informó la compañía de entretenimiento el miércoles.

2025-05-07

China missing facts of the day

Not long ago, anyone could comb through a wide range of official data from China. Then it started to disappear. Land sales measures, foreign investment data and unemployment indicators have gone dark in recent years. Data on cremations and a business confidence index have been cut off. Even official soy sauce production reports are gone. [...]The post China missing facts of the day appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION.

Cardinals electing the next pope begin processing into the Sistine Chapel to open the conclave
2025-05-07

Cardinals electing the next pope begin processing into the Sistine Chapel to open the conclave

Catholic cardinals are filing into the Sistine Chapel for the start of the conclave to elect a new pope to follow Pope Francis. As they processed into the chapel adorned with Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgement,” the 133 cardinals chanted the...

Trump's DC prosecutor now seems doomed — and it couldn't happen to a nicer fellow
2025-05-07

Trump's DC prosecutor now seems doomed — and it couldn't happen to a nicer fellow

Ed Martin came out of old-school conservatism — and might be the very worst Trump appointee of 2025. So long!

2025-05-07

Utah Mammoth is the permanent name of the NHL team in Salt Lake City

The NHL team in Salt Lake City is now known as the Utah Mammoth.

2025-05-07

AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 10:33 a.m. EDT

The Met Gala is over, but dandyism isn't. Here's how to dress like a dandy in everyday life

2025-05-07

At age 87, Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o remains impassioned about the power of language

Kenyan literary giant Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o is 87 and has struggled with his health in recent years, but he still hopes to complete a new book. He spoke with passion and energy about his current book, “Decolonizing Language.” It includes...

'Boardwalk Empire' star Michael Pitt arrested for sexual abuse
2025-05-07

'Boardwalk Empire' star Michael Pitt arrested for sexual abuse

‘Boardwalk Empire’ star Michael Pitt was arrested on Friday and charged with a series of sex crimes and assaults that occurred throughout 2020 and 2021.

2025-05-07

Debrief: The Three-Body Problem - Aviation Week

Debrief: The Three-Body Problem Aviation WeekNASA faces cuts to rocket program and lunar space station in Trump's 2026 budget CBCElon Musk Set to Win Big With Trump’s Trillion-Dollar Pentagon Budget The InterceptMDA shares walloped by White House space cuts The Globe and MailNASA cuts: ESA in talks about the 'full repercussions' dw.com

The hidden cost of hydropower: Biodiversity at risk
2025-05-07

The hidden cost of hydropower: Biodiversity at risk

Two recent studies published in Biological Conservation and Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, led by researchers from the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) and the Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, highlight the profound impacts of hydropower on biodiversity in river channels and at the land-water surface.

Oak Ridge National Lab Secures Key AI Research Awards, Aims to Revolutionize Science with Supercomputing
2025-05-07

Oak Ridge National Lab Secures Key AI Research Awards, Aims to Revolutionize Science with Supercomputing

Six projects at Oak Ridge National Laboratory received NAIRR and INCITE awards for AI foundation models advancing scientific research in areas including energy, cancer screening, and natural disaster monitoring.

Arctic fossils reveal world's oldest salmon and carp relatives
2025-05-07

Arctic fossils reveal world's oldest salmon and carp relatives

Most people picture the time of dinosaurs as a steamy, tropical world. But during the Late Cretaceous period, northern Alaska was a different kind of wild. Located far above the Arctic Circle, it endured months of winter darkness and freezing temperatures—even as much of the planet remained warm. Think sub-Arctic Canada today: cold, wet and seasonal.

2025-05-07

New Study Tracks Air Pollution and CO2 Emissions Across Thousands of Cities Worldwide

In a sweeping new study of more than 13,000 urban areas worldwide, researchers have mapped air pollution levels and carbon dioxide emissions, providing comprehensive global analysis of urban environmental quality.

2025-05-07

This impressive dark matter found 13,000 feet deep could be the origin of life on Earth and even elsewhere. - Farmingdale Observer

This impressive dark matter found 13,000 feet deep could be the origin of life on Earth and even elsewhere. Farmingdale Observer

Nonverbal Neuralink Patient Is Using Brain Implant and Grok to Generate Replies
2025-05-07

Nonverbal Neuralink Patient Is Using Brain Implant and Grok to Generate Replies

The third patient of Elon Musk's brain computer interface company Neuralink is using the billionaire's foul-mouthed AI chatbot Grok to speed up communication. The patient, Bradford Smith, who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and is nonverbal as a result, used the chatbot to draft responses on Musk's social media platform X. "I am typing this with my brain," Smith tweeted late last month. "It is my primary communication. Ask me anything! I will answer at least all verified users!" However, as MIT Technology Review points out, that could come with some downsides, blurring the line between what Smith intends to [...]

Research to Impact: Highlighting the journey of one FSU graduate student through the National Science Foundation's I-Corps program
2025-05-07

Research to Impact: Highlighting the journey of one FSU graduate student through the National Science Foundation's I-Corps program

Florida State University is translating academic research into commercial innovation and jumpstarting student success at the same time through a National Science Foundation program. Nethraja Kandula, a doctoral student in the Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences, was part of a recent cohort of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) I-Corps program, an immersive, entrepreneurial training program that facilitates the transformation of invention to impact for scientific researchers.

2025-05-07

Study Reveals New Source of the Heavy Elements

Magnetar flares, colossal cosmic explosions, may be directly responsible for the creation and distribution of heavy elements across the universe, suggests a new study.

Homo sapiens regularly crossed the Pyrenees during the Ice Age—here's what they took with them
2025-05-07

Homo sapiens regularly crossed the Pyrenees during the Ice Age—here's what they took with them

A fine mist accompanies the clan as the sun rises and they begin their journey. There are 12 people in total, some of them adults, some children, and others so small that they have to travel on the backs of the women.

2025-05-07

Homo sapiens regularly crossed the Pyrenees during the Ice Age—here's what they took with them - Phys.org

Homo sapiens regularly crossed the Pyrenees during the Ice Age—here's what they took with them Phys.org

How maximum security prison inmates and officers worked together to create a farm behind bars
2025-05-07

How maximum security prison inmates and officers worked together to create a farm behind bars

At Macquarie Correctional Centre in western New South Wales, a story of collaboration and persistence is unfolding. Inmates and prison officers are farming commercial quantities of fresh food in a purpose-built indoor facility.

2025-05-07

Tigers roar past Minford for run-rule victory

With Minford threatening early in the game putting runners into scoring position with one out in each of the first two innings, the Waverly Tigers' defense was able to escape the jams without surrendering a run.

Yankees beat Padres as Wells' grand slam gives him 5 RBIs in 10-run 7th inning
2025-05-07

Yankees beat Padres as Wells' grand slam gives him 5 RBIs in 10-run 7th inning

The New York Yankees rolled to a 12-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.

PSG vs. Arsenal predicted lineups, projected starting XI: Thomas Partey back to boost midfield
2025-05-07

PSG vs. Arsenal predicted lineups, projected starting XI: Thomas Partey back to boost midfield

The two sides will meet in Paris for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals