Experiments at the National Ignition Facility used direct laser-driven compression of iron to pressure-temperature conditions relevant to Earth’s inner core, with x-ray radiography and VISAR diagnostics. Credit: Brian Chavez/LLNL and Universidad de Mendoza
It was a journey to the center of the Earth, if only for the briefest of moments. But rather than tunneling thousands of miles from Earth's surface, researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and several universities used the National Ignition Facility (NIF) to recreate the extreme temperature and pressure conditions of Earth's inner core. This enabled the first-ever simultaneous measurement of iron's dynamic strength at relevant temperatures and pressures.
Schematic of carbon isotope cycling processes on Enceladus. Credit: Nature Astronomy (2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41550-026-02893-8
When it comes to the search for life elsewhere in the universe, methane and other chemical compounds are seen as signs of biology because they are often produced by living microbes. However, scientists can be misled because certain geological processes can produce chemical signatures identical to those of living organisms.
Takashi Yamazaki has already rampaged his way through the Japanese film industry, with his 2023 feature Godzilla Minus One becoming a box office hit and earning him an Oscar.
Now, he continues his journey west to Hollywood for Nue for 20th Century Studios, a film that will team him with Ridley Scott‘s Scott Free banner.
Viola Davis and Julius Tennon’s JuVee Productions has inked a first-look deal with Universal Global Television (UGT), Variety has learned.
Under the deal, JuVee will develop projects for UGT across all platforms. First up, the company is developing the romantic drama “Pawn,” based on an original short story by Kennedy Ryan (“Before I Let Go,” “Score”) with Chantelle M. Wells (“Daredevil: Born Again,” “Yellowjackets”) attached to write. Davis, Tennon, and JuVee Productions’ head of TV, Andrew Wang, all executive produce along with Wells and Ryan.
Deustche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft, or DTM, cars from the '90s just hit different. The boxy Euro sedan styling of the era worked so well with the flared wheel arches, squared-off front intakes, and big wings. A particular fan-favorite at the time was the Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI DTM, which started life as a sedan but had its rear doors welded shut, gorgeous wheel arches, and a chin like Bruce Campbell. The 155 was already a good looking sedan but the DTM car was especially awesome and I wish I could drive one on the road. Luckily, I'm not the only one with such a desire. According to Top Gear, Italian company SGT Automobili just recreated the 155 DTM, surprisingly faithfully, using a modern Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio as its base.
Netflix is again experimenting with new types of content on its streaming service, as the binge model has grown dated. After expanding its service to include live content, video games, and, more recently, video podcasts, the streamer is now adding video content from publishers such as BuzzFeed Studios, Condé Nast, Hearst Magazines, People Inc., Tastemade, and various Penske Media PMX brands, like Variety, THR, Billboard, Eater, Rolling Stone, and IndieWire.
Hungarian public media outlets close to Viktor Orbán have suspended broadcasting, the country’s prime minister said as he hailed efforts to dismantle the longtime nationalist leader’s control over information.
Péter Magyar, who ousted Orbán in a landslide election victory in April, wrote on Facebook: “A historic day. Today marks the end of propaganda broadcasts on public media platforms. They lied at night, they lied during the day, they lied on every wavelength. That is now over.”
It is not uncommon to see empty seats on Wimbledon's show courts throughout the tournament.
The sight may come as a surprise given the huge queues and sold-out status of the event every year, but there are a few reasons why empty seats on Centre Court and Court One should be expected.
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