Ringworld: Read a short extract of Larry Niven’s sci-fi epic for April’s Book Club
“But Louis Wu had gone alone, jumping ahead of the midnight line, hotly pursued by the new day” … Larry Niven’s Ringworld Tithi Luadthong/Alamy IN THE NIGHT-TIME heart of Beirut, in one of a row of general-address transfer booths, Louis Wu flicked into reality. His foot-length queue was as white and shiny as artificial snow….
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Trump says he may ‘have to force’ interest rate change in attack on Powell
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Donald Trump has called Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell a “numbskull” for not cutting interest rates, saying the White House may “have to force something” if the US central bank does not reduce…
WATCH: Patrick Reed thrills U.S. Open crowd with rare double eagle from 286 yards out at Oakmont Country Club
Getty Images Coming into the 2025 U.S. Open, much of the conversation centered around the difficulty of Oakmont Country Club. On Thursday, despite some solid scoring early, we saw just how difficult Oakmont would be as the average score in the early wave was more than 5 over par despite the best conditions players will…
Engineers develop self-healing muscle for robots
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln engineering team is another step closer to developing soft robotics and wearable systems that mimic the ability of human and plant skin to detect and self-heal injuries. Engineer Eric Markvicka, along with graduate students Ethan Krings and Patrick McManigal, recently presented a paper at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and…
How to spot the 2025 Lyrids and Eta Aquarids meteor showers
The Eta Aquarids meteor shower as visible in Sri Lanka in 2024 Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto/ Getty Images The Lyrids and Eta Aquarids meteor showers will soon be appearing in the night skies. This year, they will start becoming visible within days of each other in April, with the bright Lyrids peaking on the night between 21…
Sources – Lakers’ Dorian Finney-Smith undergoes ankle surgery
Dave McMenaminJun 12, 2025, 02:58 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith underwent surgery on his left ankle and is expected to be able to…
Hudson’s Bay files for bankruptcy, shuts down operations
Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published June 12, 2025 “After 355 years, it is time to say goodbye.” With this message, Canadian department store chain Hudson’s Bay is closing its doors for good. The company has filed for bankruptcy and is liquidating its assets, resulting in the loss of more than 9,000 jobs. It marks…
Insect protein blocks bacterial infection
A protein that gives fleas their bounce has been used to boot out bacteria cells, with lab results demonstrating the material’s potential for preventing medical implant infection. The collaborative study led by researchers at RMIT University in Australia is the first reported use of antibacterial coatings made from resilin-mimetic proteins to fully block bacteria from…