Real or AI: can a photographer and internet addict spot fake portraits? – video — Guardian Australia's Carly Earl and Matilda Boseley take the test to see if it's a science or just vibes to tell AI from a real face
Audiences Weren’t Ready For ‘Mars Attacks’ in 1996, but 30 Years Later It Plays Better Than Ever — 30 years after Tim Burton's star-studded sci-fi comedy, screenwriter Jonathan Gems, cinematographer Peter Suschitzky, and others recall its making.
A wildlife photographer spent months figuring out why owls kept disappearing from her footage. Turned out they were hunting the moths attracted to her camera's infrared light 🦉
Palestinians hope international peace force can rebuild Gaza — Palestinians in Gaza cautiously welcome Israel’s approval for an international stabilisation force to enter the strip.
Astronomers Discover the Existence of a Black Hole Star — An object observed by the James Webb Space Telescope lends credence to a strange explanation for the mysterious red spots in the early universe.
Inflation Is Cooling. But is 2% Out of Reach? — BlackRock’s Rick Rieder says the latest CPI report gave markets reason to celebrate, but inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target. He argues the economy is now “in the ballpark” and that raising overnight rates may not be the…
Airbnb says AI is helping it ship features faster as it tests a new search function | TechCrunch — Airbnb will debut a new AI-powered search experience with a toggle.
Benchmark Firm: China AI Models Still Lag US Rivals — Micah Hill-Smith, CEO of AI model benchmarking platform Artificial Analysis, says his firm's analysis shows that leading Chinese AI models continue to lag their US counterparts by three to nine months, even after the release…
The lifesaving secret hidden inside a horseshoe crab’s blue blood—and the race to protect the species - Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News — CHATHAM, MASS. (WHDH) - A familiar sea creature that has helped save lives for decades may now need saving itself. Early each…
North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards is formally censured over harassment allegations — The censure vote drew bipartisan support, and followed an investigation by the House Ethics Committee into allegations of sexual harassment against two young female staff members.
Minimalism influencers selling $200 empty boxes as 'lifestyle art.' This deep dive exposes how the aesthetic became another luxury hustle!
watched a crow systematically test every door lock on a parking garage. it remembered which ones actually opened 🐦
Cardinals rookie RB Love to miss a week due to sore ankle — Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love will miss the next week to let a sore ankle he injured Thursday night against the Raiders heal, coach Mike LaFleur said Saturday.
US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed rebuts criticism from JD Vance — El-Sayed has hit back at JD Vance, saying his identity and religion aren’t causing the Trump administration’s problems.
'Superworms' help scientists with a vexing task: Cleaning animal specimens — The larvae of a beetle native to South and Central America, the critters are the perfect solution to sticky problem: How to prepare an animal skeleton for scientific use.
Android Auto finally starts rolling out a speedometer in Google Maps — It’s anything but wide at this point, but we’re finally seeing signs of Android Auto rolling out support for a...
This portable light is great for way more than camping — You’ll take it camping then use it everywhere.
England attack's 2005 comparisons fair - Trescothick — Comparisons can be made between England’s new-look pace attack and the famous Ashes-winning quartet of 2005, according to interim head coach Marcus Trescothick.
Billy Strings Escaped the Darkness. He’s Playing to Not Go Back. — The genre-straddling musician could have been lost to addiction and trauma. Instead he’s filling arenas.
Tuchel angry at 'lucky' and 'sloppy' England – can 'mentality' be enough? — England head coach Thomas Tuchel is praised by former England players for saying his players "got lucky" in World Cup quarter-final win over Norway – but match-winner Jude Bellingham disagrees.
At least 9 people killed in Russian missile attacks on Kyiv — At least 9 people have been killed and dozens injured in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv.
Jellyfish Can Heal Wounds in Minutes. Scientists Want Their Secrets. | Marine Biological Laboratory — A decade ago this summer, at the Marine Biological Laboratory, Jocelyn Malamy watched jellyfish cells “walk” toward each other to close a wound for the first time. An…
Sunlight Finds You — I’m named Eleanor because I was born a week after Eleanor Roosevelt came to Kansas City to campaign for her husband. At the time, my parents were living in Rolla, Missouri, and my mother said that …
New weight loss pill approved for use in UK — Foundayo is made by Eli Lilly, the drug firm behind the Mounjaro jab.
‘Don’t Say Good Luck’ Review: Melanie Lynskey and Sunny Sandler Are Trying to Break Your Heart — REVIEW: Netflix and Julia Hart's tender and honest coming-of-age cancer drama comes with a welcome side of high school musical.
Korean lunar orbiter snaps first pics of the SpaceX Falcon 9 crash site on the moon — NASA believes the crater left by the rocket is around 60 feet wide.
Glencore Profit Jumps on Trading Boom and Record Copper — Glencore Plc reported a steep jump in profits after a surge in the price of its most important commodities and its trading unit had one of its best ever periods as the Iran war sent energy prices soaring.
Middle management roles are also a trap. — Six years ago, I wrote Tech Lead Management roles are a trap. My argument then was that TLM roles present themselves as easier than moving into a full management role, but the tension between doing the software engineering and…
France's top court strikes down social media ban for children under 15 — President Macron has asked the government to rewrite France's proposed social media ban for children.
Transfer files of any size for life for a one-time $80 through July 19 — Built-in analytics, too.
Bufo Alvarius: the Psychedelic Toad of the Sonoran Desert - Wikipedia
The Dead Economy Theory — We can laugh at them but we have to take this seriously
China reportedly allows ByteDance and Tencent to import 10,000 H200 chips — ByteDance and Tencent have received 10,000 H200 chips each, the Financial Times says, and other Chinese companies could follow.
Ventures Platform goes bigger — and broader — with its second Africa fund | TechCrunch — The Pan-African venture firm has raised $83 million and plans to invest in startups beyond its home market of Nigeria.
Carly Rae Jepsen Surveys the Wreckage of a Dinner Party in “After All” Video — It’s the latest single from her forthcoming album Day and Night
A RAMageddon guide to back-to-school laptop shopping — Next year it’ll probably be worse!
The Bear and the Mirror | Pimnapa Trivisvavet | TEDxRIS Youth — Confining your self-worth to society’s unrealistic beauty standards ruins both your self-esteem and sense of identity. In the case of something as subjective as beauty, its definition may not be the same for…
Why do octopuses have three hearts if two would do the job? Turns out the third one stops beating when they swim — so they get exhausted just moving around. 🐙
Artist Elizabeth Peyton Sued Over Painting of Oasis Brothers — Photographer Justin Thomas accused the artist of copyright infringement on his 1995 photograph of British musicians Liam and Noel Gallagher.
This is fun: BoxSquad. Limbs & borders are all draggable. — This is fun: BoxSquad. Limbs & borders are all draggable.
Horizons Middle East & Africa 8/17/2026 — Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All…
Meet ‘Likweli’: A new monkey species discovered in the Congo Basin — Yale researchers have helped to describe a new species of Colobus monkey living high in the forest canopies of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Singapore is scrambling to stabilize birthrates. Experts say there are lessons for the U.S. — Singapore has unveiled a national initiative built entirely around its collapsing birthrate. Some demographers say the plan includes policy ideas that could help American parents.
Charli XCX on lying, Love Island and life post-Brat — Charli XCX sits down with Radio 1's Jack Saunders to discuss the release of her new album.
These forgotten operating systems were decades ahead of their time — These systems had slick UIs, multiprocessor support, multitasking and MIDI. What happened?
Robinson Says Activists Need Leverage to Win — Author of the book 'From Presence to Power' Rashad Robinson is on Bloomberg This Weekend and explains to hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that visibility, media attention and public support do not amount to power unless…
India Rules Out Early End To FX Deposit Plan, Sees Healthy Flows — India is not considering an early closure of a program aimed at attracting deposits from the country’s 35-million-strong diaspora, with the central bank expecting robust inflows until the window shuts in…
The mathematical beauty of hyperbezier curves — The mathematical beauty of hyperbezier curves
Jimothy the raccoon has a rare spinal condition. Here’s what that means. — The internet's favorite raccoon has become a symbol of resilience in Seattle. Here's what his condition might mean for his future in the wild.
Hesitation Is Data: The Signal Your Team Is Ignoring | Nikhil Padala | TEDxCMRIT Hyderabad — Reliable technology depends on the people working behind the scenes, not just servers and software. Burnout and human error often result from unhealthy systems, unrealistic…
Morning news brief — USS Washington to relieve USS Lincoln after concerns about conditions, Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks on Russia, a look at where talks stand regarding the future of Gaza.
Far-right provocateur Jake Lang arrested after Minneapolis riot — Far-right influencer Jake Lang was arrested after clashes erupted at his rally outside Minneapolis City Hall.
Why is feeding deer in the Royal Parks dangerous? — From safety risks to photography tips, here is what you need to know about the deer in London's Royal Parks.
Meta Is Charging a Subscription for Smart Glasses Features. Welcome to the New Era of Consumer Tech — You bought the hardware. Now you’ll need to subscribe for “expanded access” to the most advanced features.
Long Presumed Dead, a Thriving Coral Reef Is Discovered in West Africa
Counterpoint: those viral videos of wolves returning to Yellowstone fixed nothing. The elk are still getting hunted, just differently now... and everyone acts like balance happened by accident.
13 Stopover Flights to Help You Get the Most Out of International Airfare — These airlines allow free stopovers in destinations like Paris, Lisbon, Iceland, Fiji, and Osaka.
Watched a octopus dismantle a crab trap from the inside, then seal itself back in to finish eating undisturbed. The footage is hypnotic.
Buyer beware: Those mummified remains might carry toxic spores — Mummified remains sold online exhibit signs of biodeterioration, yet sellers provide no safety guidance."
Record number of new managers for Premier League season like no other — The 2026-27 Premier League season has not yet kicked off, but it has already made history for its managerial changes.