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Tiny plastic fragments known as microplastics and nanoplastics have spread across the planet. They have been found in deep ocean waters, farmland soils, wildlife, and even inside the human body. Despite their widespread presence, researchers still do not fully understand what happens after these particles enter living organisms. A new study outlines a fluorescence-based technique that could allow scientists to monitor microplastics in real time as they move through the body, change chemically, and eventually break down. Plastic production worldwide now surpasses 460 million tons per year. Each year, millions of tons of microscopic plastic particles are released into the environment. Scientists have identified these particles in marine animals, birds, and human tissues including blood, live...

Image: Konami After multiple reports of a second collection, Konami has today officially confirmed Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 is on its way to the Switch and Switch 2 on 27th August 2026. Like the original volume, this will also be getting a physical release. Konami has outlined exactly what you can expect from this "physical version", and unsurprisingly, it's a Game-Key Card release on the Switch 2. Meanwhile, on the original Switch, it appears you'll also be required to download part of the collection. Here are the specifics from the official Konami Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 webpage (Note: this is based on Konami's information for the Americas). Switch 2: Physical Version Minimum Space Required : 30.4 GB METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master...

Edgeøya, an island in the southeastern part of the Svalbard archipelago, is defined by stark Arctic expanses and rugged terrain. Still, even here—halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole—life persists, from mosses to polar bears. The southern lobe of Stonebreen, a glacier that flows from the Edgeøyjøkulen ice cap into the Barents Sea, gives the landscape a different kind of life. Its ice pulses like a heart. The apparent heartbeat comes from the ice speeding up and slowing down with the seasons. This animation, based on satellite data collected between 2014 and 2022, shows how fast the glacier’s surface ice moves on average during each month. In winter and spring, the ice flows relatively slowly (pink); by late summer, it races toward the sea at speeds exceeding 1,200 meters p...

Apple released for iPhone users everywhere this week. The update focuses a lot on interoperability between iPhone and Android devices, privacy, and more. Here are all of the new features in iOS 26.3. Updated February 12, 2026 with release information. iOS 26.3 new features Android transfer The big change in iOS 26.3 is a new “Transfer to Android” system, which makes it easier for an iPhone user to switch to an Android device. This new system was developed as part of a joint collaboration between Apple and Google. The latest Android beta adds a similar system for switching from Android to iPhone. The goal is to improve interoperability between the two platforms. “Place your Android device next to this iPhone to get connected and begin the transfer process,” Ap...

For those deep in the dating trenches, love and attraction can feel like uncrackable riddles. How do I make myself attractive to others? How do you know if someone’s into you? What should I look for in a partner — and how do I know if I’ve found “the one”? On this episode, we train a scientific lens on the mysteries of love. We talk with psychologist Paul Eastwick about the latest research on attraction, relationships, and finding love; learn about how dating apps are transforming the courting process; and hear about two couples who found love in unexpected places. Source link

Crystal Dynamics has revealed the first brand new Legacy of Kain game in over two decades. It's called Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, and it's out sooner than you'd think: on March 31, 2026. That's next month!Ascendance is admittedly a bit different in genre and viewpoint than past Legacy of Kain games. It's a retro pixel sidescroller platformer starring four characters familiar to Legacy of Kain fans: Kain himself, two different forms of Raziel (vampire and human as leader of the Sarafan) and Elaleth, who thus far has only appeared in the graphic novels. Players will spend roughly equal time playing as all four characters.In addition to retro pixel art, Ascendance also includes hand-drawn, anime-style cinematics, and some sections of art intended to invoke the PS1-era 3D style of the origina...

During Crew-12’s eight-month long mission aboard the International Space Station, the crew will conduct a variety of science experiments aimed at advancing research and technology for missions to the Moon and Mars, and to benefit humanity on Earth. The crew will study how pneumonia-causing bacteria can lead to long-term heart damage, research on how physical characteristics may affect blood flow during spaceflight, and improve on-demand IV (intravenous) fluid generation. The technology verifies the operation of a miniaturized system that uses potable water aboard the space station to make saline solution for treating medical conditions during spaceflight. On future exploration missions, the system could give crew members the ability to generate intravenous fluids on demand. Crew memb...

Now, there were many things I was expecting to turn up at this evening's PlayStation State of Play. A Resident Evil Requiem demo, for example (I am not annoyed we don't have one yet, you are). One thing that wasn't on my bingo card, though, was a John Wick game. But, that's exactly what we got. The upcoming John Wick game is a collaboration between Saber, Lionsgate, and franchise director Chad Stahelsk. It will feature an original script set in the John Wick timeline, which will expand "on the franchise's intricate lore with familiar characters fans already know, as well as completely new ones". As for combat, well you can expect "a distinct gun fu combat system". There will also be "jaw-dropping camerawork, immersive driving experiences, and a variety of memorable environments, all crafte...

The Gen. James Gavin Power Plant, a coal-fired power plant, operates April 14 in Cheshire, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel, file) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressive move by the Republican president to roll back climate regulations. The rule finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency rescinds a 2009 government declaration known as the endangerment finding that determined that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare. The Obama-era finding is the legal underpinning of nearly all climate regulations under the Clean Air Act for motor vehicles, powe...

After years in the video game wilderness, Silent Hill finally feels like its back on track (we'll ignore the recent movie, however), and hopes are high that its winning streak will continue as we get our first proper look at the next game in the series, Silent Hill: Townfall. Townfall was one of three Silent Hill games to be announced by Konami back in 2022. Two of those are now out - the excellent Silent Hill 2 remake and last year's superb Silent Hill f - meaning there's just one more to go. And Townfall is, in some ways, the most intriguing of the bunch, given it's being developed by Screen Burn (formerly No Code) - the small Glasgow studio behind the acclaimed Stories Untold and Observation. And, as seen in today's new trailer, Townfall appears to take place in a sma...