The Venice Film Festival, known for its high-end market, has taken a more low-key approach this year. Sellers are still seeing the festival as a prime launchpad for prestige projects and art house titles, with critical heat to position their films in a crowded marketplace. Several films have generated buzz among buyers, including “100 Nights … Read more
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Chemistry, researchers have unveiled a molecular compound capable of photoinduced double charge accumulation, a phenomenon rarely observed in synthetic molecular systems. The molecule, designed by the team led by Brändlin, Pfund, and Wenger, can store two charges within a single entity through controlled light-driven processes. The discovery promises … Read more
The College Football Playoff (CFP) season is underway, with teams on the bubble facing critical early tests. Among these contenders are Group of 5 conference champions, who have a higher chance to reach the playoff than at-large bids. Boise State is ranked No. 25 in the preseason AP Top 25 and boasts the highest chance … Read more
The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope has shattered records by capturing the highest resolution views of the Sun, including its coronal loops during a solar flare. The X1.3-class flare occurred on August 8, 2024, and was observed under ideal conditions for the first time. Coronal loops are arches of plasma that follow magnetic lines on … Read more
Blue Origin postponed its uncrewed New Shepard launch on Tuesday morning due to an issue with the rocket’s avionics. The company stated that it was troubleshooting a problem with the booster’s electronics system. The NS-35 mission, scheduled to depart from Launch Site One pad in West Texas at 8:30 a.m. ET, failed to start its … Read more
Indie-rock band Spoon has released two new songs, “Chateau Blues” and “Guess I’m Fallin’ in Love,” recorded during their ongoing sessions for a new album. Frontman Britt Daniel stated that the duo felt the tracks should be shared now. The new singles have distinct personalities, created over the past few months in Austin, Texas, and … Read more
Russia’s military has crossed into the eastern industrial region of Dnipropetrovsk, according to Ukrainian forces. This marks a significant escalation in the conflict, with Russian officials claiming they have entered the area since early June. Ukrainian General Staff denies that Russia has gained control over any villages, but active hostilities are ongoing in the region. … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s recent attack on the Federal Reserve has raised market expectations, causing investors to reassess their bets on interest rates and inflation. The attack, which was seen as a criticism of the Fed’s handling of monetary policy, sparked concerns that a rate cut might be necessary to boost economic growth. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/d8a8d068-18ba-4e29-a69f-6c155ffc67f3
The US stock market saw significant movements in various companies’ shares today. One notable deal was AT&T Inc.’s acquisition of spectrum licenses from EchoStar (SATS) worth approximately $23 billion. This deal is expected to close by mid-2026, pending regulatory approval. The sale will expand AT&T’s network and add about 50 MHz of low-band and mid-band … Read more
SpaceX engineers prepared to send the company’s massive Starship rocket into space on Tuesday, ending a two-day technical delay and bad weather that grounded previous launch attempts. The one-hour launch window opens at 6:30 pm CDT (7:30 pm EDT; 23:30 UTC) from SpaceX’s rocket development site in South Texas. The Starship launch team aims to … Read more