Textbook chemistry gains blue-light upgrade to build complex drug molecules in fewer steps
In drug discovery, building complex molecules quickly is the name of the game.
Activision Clarifies Crossplay Support for Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 on PS4 and PS5 Following Confusion Online
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: Jul 12, 2026 7:11pm UTC
Activision has clarified that its recently released Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 ports do in fact support crossplay between PS4 and PS5, following confusion from players online.
Wai Ching Ho, Madame Gao In ‘Daredevil’ And Other Marvel Shows, Dies At 82
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 15: Actress Wai Ching Ho attends Marvel's "Iron Fist" New York screening at AMC Empire 25 on March 15, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/WireImage)
When Your Road Trip Is Mostly Long Highways, Drowsiness Is Your Biggest Enemy - Jalopnik
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Zoning out behind the wheel or feeling drowsy are not uncommon when you embark on long highway journeys. According to a CDC study, 1 in 25 adult drivers reported falling asleep while driving. Moreover, operating a motor vehicle while drowsy is not helped by monotonous roads, which reduce your brain's overall alertness. Fatigue can also cause your brain to process things slowly. A 2003 study found that drivers showed less fatigue on roads with more varied scenery, including trees, overpasses, farms, and so on, as opposed to roads with a single visual element — such as endless rows of pine trees.
Some 30 Malian soldiers killed during retaking of key town, says army chief
General Jean Elysee Dao says 60 others also wounded as army retakes key town after nearly a week of fighting.
The Malian army says about 30 troops have been killed and dozens more wounded during an operation to retake the northern town of Anefis from rebels.
NYT Connections Answers Explained: Monday, July 13
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Climate change leaves northern tree swallows more vulnerable those in the southern US
Tree swallows in the northern U.S. and Canada face the greatest risk from climate change despite responding to temperature the same way as tree swallows in the southern U.S., according to a new study led by Cornell researchers that analyzed nearly 95,000 nests across five decades. The findings, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reveal a critical timing squeeze for tree swallows in the northern half of the United States and Canada, putting them at risk.
Ateez’s New No. 1 Outperforms The Next 30 Bestsellers Combined
Ateez's Golden Hour: Part.5 debuts at No. 1 on multiple Billboard charts, outselling Olivia Rodrigo's latest leader more than eight times over. LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Ateez perform onstage during BST Hyde Park at Hyde Park on June 27, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by James Smith/Sam Snap/Getty Images for ABA)
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Repeats As Wimbledon Champion
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates a point against Alexander Zverev of Germany during their Gentlemen's Singles final match on day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
South Africa says 53,000 foreigners deported in campaign
The South African government says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated since launching a "migration management" campaign five weeks ago.
Most were from Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, officials say, and the number is likely to rise as repatriations and deportations continue.