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Scientists discover a hidden factor that can make or break chemical reactions
Researchers identified a hidden factor—local pH changes near electrodes—that dramatically improved chemical reaction efficiency, increasing desired product yield from 16% to 97% in manufacturing valuable compounds.
AI can act exactly like a human, but we still don’t think it’s conscious
A new study finds that people rate AI systems as significantly less conscious than humans, even when both display identical behavior, though perceptions of AI awareness follow similar patterns.
UK house price growth halves amid rising mortgage interest rates
UK annual house price growth halved to 0.8% in September amid rising mortgage interest rates driven by Middle East conflict and inflation concerns.
Car buyers are stretching loans to afford payments — it’s a ‘potential warning light,’ analyst says
A record 25.5% of new-vehicle purchases now feature 84-month or longer loan terms, while average monthly payments reached $787. Analysts warn this trend signals affordability challenges for car buyers.
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Tokyo Film Festival Unveils Gala and Anime Selections, Featuring Cate Blanchett, Tony Gilroy, ‘Wild Horse Nine’ and ‘Grotesqqque’
The Tokyo International Film Festival announced its Gala and Animation selections for its 39th edition, featuring titles like ‘Wild Horse Nine’ and ‘Grotesqqque’ alongside appearances by Cate Blanchett.
‘Resident Evil’ Racing Toward Healthy Box Office Haul for Zach Cregger’s Reboot
Sony Pictures releases Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot in approximately 3,500 North American theaters with a projected opening weekend of $40 million, potentially the franchise’s highest debut.
‘The Traitors: New Blood’ EPs Break Down NBC Premiere, Sweetening the Pot for the Faithful and Why the Civilian Cast ‘Played Hard Straight Away’
NBC’s “The Traitors: New Blood” premiered with 22 civilian players competing in the murder-mystery game show format, with host Alan Cumming selecting the first Traitors in the two-hour debut.
Barbra Streisand Slams Trump’s “Unchecked Ego” Amid His Kennedy Center Demolition Threats
Barbra Streisand criticized President Trump’s handling of the Kennedy Center, calling his actions an example of “unchecked ego” amid reports of potential demolition threats and disputes over naming rights.
‘The damage was much worse than I had imagined’: the shocking inside story of Salman Rushdie’s survival
A documentary film examines Salman Rushdie’s 2022 stabbing attack and decades-long survival following a 1989 fatwa, combining video diary footage with archival material from the aftermath of the Islamic edict.
San Sebastián 2026: ‘Les Mis,’ Los Javis, Brad Pitt, Penélope Cruz and Much More
The San Sebastián Film Festival runs September 18-26, featuring world premieres, major international stars, and a record 24 Spanish films showcasing the country’s growing cinematic influence.
‘Tenzing’ Actor Tenzin Dalha Unveiled as Male Lead in Bengali Thriller ‘Chheledhora’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Actor Tenzin Dalha has been cast opposite Swastika Mukherjee in the Bengali-language thriller “Chheledhora,” an Indo-American production currently in post-production.
Alfonso Cuaron to Make First Korea Visit at Busan as Festival Also Spotlights European Women+ Filmmakers
Filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón will make his first Korea visit at the Busan International Film Festival, which also spotlights nine films by European women and genderqueer directors.
‘I toured with a hole in my brain. I don’t regret a thing’: punk duo Lambrini Girls on fighting extreme times with extreme measures
British punk duo Lambrini Girls announced their second album while continuing to tour despite serious health challenges, including lead vocalist Lunny’s recent brain injury surgery.
‘Best of the Best’ Director Lena Khan on Making a Bollywood Fusion Dance Movie for Netflix, Working With Hasan Minhaj and Telling Maitreyi Ramakrishnan to Bring ‘Channing Tatum Energy’
Netflix’s “Best of the Best” follows two childhood friends navigating UCLA’s competitive Bollywood fusion dance team, directed by Lena Khan and written by Hasan Minhaj.
‘It was a mess. I had to do something’: the personal struggle that inspired rap star Giggs to start a special needs school
London rapper Giggs has launched St James House, a specialist school for neurodivergent children in Kent, inspired by his own struggles obtaining diagnoses and support for his autistic children.
Iranian actor Laheh Marzban faces severe threats after Venice film festival speech
Iranian actress Laleh Marzban won a Venice Film Festival award for a film about confined women and faced severe official backlash after dedicating her prize to women in Iran seeking freedom.