Critics usually stay in the back seat, writing quietly about performances. But one man drove himself right into the front seat and never looked back. He didn’t just review films—he turned his opinions into public moments. The New York arts world in the mid-1900s was full of energy, but he stood out
A new company is shaking up the film world by promising to turn scripts into full movies in just five days. Based in Los Angeles, this studio mixes Hollywood filmmakers with AI tech experts to cut costs dramatically. Instead of spending months or years on a single project, they say their system can
Scientists looked at how an enzyme called alcalase can chop up millet proteins and turn them into smaller pieces. The goal was to see if this makes the proteins more useful in foods. After treating the millet proteins for different times, the enzyme produced pieces as small as 14 kilodaltons. Scann
Lenovo’s latest business laptop, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 7, weighs just under a kilogram while packing serious AI and processing power. It’s designed for professionals who need a lightweight yet capable machine. The laptop comes in two versions: one with Intel’s new Core Ultra Series 3 processors (star
The courtroom drama between two of Silicon Valley’s most recognizable figures—one known for flashy rockets and electric cars, the other for a chatbot that took the world by storm—has exposed deep divides over how artificial intelligence should be shaped and who gets to control it. At the heart of th
The UK is boosting its military presence in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway where one in every five barrels of global oil moves through. London announced it will send advanced mine-hunting drones, Typhoon fighter jets, and the HMS Dragon warship to join an international effort aimed at prote
Every year, millions of waterbirds fly south along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, stopping to rest and feed in wetlands across China. These birds aren’t just travelers—they might also be carrying hidden passengers: genes that make bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Scientists studied a wetland
Last week, a hacking group called Shinyhunters reportedly breached the Canvas online learning platform. The company behind Canvas, Instructure, managed to get the service back online after making a deal with the hackers. But even though Canvas is running again, many users are still dealing with prob
A major step forward for online safety laws happened when a top Republican senator spoke in favor of a bill that would hold social media companies accountable for harming young users. The senator, who leads a key committee, made the announcement during a gathering near the Capitol with parents who l
Brandon Clarke seemed to be having the best time just before he passed away at 29. A close friend who was staying with him in Los Angeles said Clarke was relaxed and enjoying his off-season break. Even his barber noticed—he gave Clarke a fresh haircut on Friday, and the player was in a great mood, c
