/alternative-rock3dBlur - Song 2 (Official Music Video)The official music video for Blur's 'Song 2' from their 1997 album 'Blur', which features the hit singles 'Beetlebum', 'Song 2', 'On Your Own', and 'M.O.R.' Blur, formed in 1989, has a history of revolutionizing English popular music, with 'Song 2' contributing to their mass popularity.
/alternative-rock3dThe White Stripes - Seven Nation Army (Official Music Video)This official music video for 'Seven Nation Army' by The White Stripes, directed by Alex & Martin, features intense visuals and a powerful performance.
/science4dThis New Device Turns Carbon Emissions Into a Valuable ChemicalThis new technology, as reported in ACS Energy Letters, introduces a novel electrode capable of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from exhaust gases and converting it into formic acid, a valuable chemical used in various industrial processes. Unlike existing systems, this electrode operates efficiently under realistic conditions, including when CO2 is mixed with other gases, and can function even at atmospheric CO2 concentrations. The device, composed of a carbon dioxide-capturing material, a gas-permeable carbon paper, and a catalytic layer, demonstrated superior performance in laboratory tests, suggesting potential for practical carbon capture and utilization.
/alternative-rock5dProzzak - Sucks to Be You (Official Video)This official music video by Prozzak, titled 'Sucks to Be You,' features a duet between Tamara and Simon, exploring themes of regret, apology, and self-reflection.
/alternative-rock8dBrad Roberts Is Now on Cameo and Fans Are Loving It - The Seeker Newsmagazine CornwallBrad Roberts, the lead singer of Crash Test Dummies, has launched a Cameo page, offering fans personalized video messages. This new platform allows fans to connect with Roberts in a more intimate way, providing a unique opportunity to hear his distinctive voice for special occasions or simply as a friendly greeting. The announcement has sparked excitement among fans, highlighting the band's continued relevance and their innovative approach to fan engagement.
/alternative-rock8dGorillaz Reveal New Songs “The Hardest Thing” and “Orange County”: StreamGorillaz have unveiled two new songs, 'The Hardest Thing' and 'Orange County,' from their forthcoming album, The Mountain, which is set for release on February 27th. 'The Hardest Thing' features Tony Allen, while 'Orange County' combines Gorillaz's signature style with contributions from Bizarrap, Kara Jackson, and Anoushka Shankar.
/the-6ix9dPolice search for suspect after fires set at University of Toronto downtown campusPolice are searching for 42-year-old Yuriy Khraplyvyy, who is wanted for setting fires at the University of Toronto’s downtown campus on January 15, 2026. The suspect allegedly entered several buildings on the St. George campus and damaged property through arson. No injuries were reported. Khraplyvyy is described as having short dark hair, being clean-shaven, and was last seen wearing a dark sweater, light grey pants, and sunglasses.
/news10dICE Barbie Warns Americans Must Be Prepared to Prove CitizenshipSecretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem defended ICE agents' requests for Americans to prove their citizenship in Minneapolis, amid escalating tensions and protests. Noem explained that ICE officers ask for identification during targeted enforcement operations to validate the identity of individuals in the vicinity. This has led to reports of federal agents arresting U.S. citizens nationally, including in Minnesota, where video footage showed ICE agents violently detaining two Target employees who were later confirmed to be citizens.
/music10dDropkick Murphys Feature Anti-I.C.E. Song on New Split Album with HaywireDropkick Murphys have released a new tour-only split LP with Boston band Haywire titled New England Forever. The album features an anti-I.C.E. song, 'Citizen I.C.E.,' a reworking of their 2005 song 'Citizen C.I.A.' The split LP includes three original songs from each band and a cover song from each. The album will be available exclusively at shows during Dropkick Murphys' upcoming US tour with Haywire.
/alternative-rock10dThe Smiths - Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now (Official Music Video)Love him hate him or just love to hate him, i don't think you can argue he was a major influence.
/alternative-rock10dNirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit (Official Music Video)This official music video for Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' commemorates the 30th anniversary of the 'Nevermind' album, featuring a remastered version from the original analog tapes and previously unreleased live shows.
/technology11dThis Flexible OLED Screen Stays Bright Even When StretchedThis article discusses a new ultra-stretchy OLED developed by an international research team led by scientists at Seoul National University and Drexel University. The OLED combines a flexible phosphorescent polymer layer with transparent electrodes made from MXene nanomaterial, allowing it to stretch up to 1.6 times its original length while maintaining most of its brightness. The OLED's design addresses a longstanding challenge in flexible OLED technology by preserving luminescence after repeated mechanical flexion. The OLED's potential applications include glowing, wearable displays and real-time health sensors.
/technology15dLoss32: An idea for a Linux designed around Win32 appsLoss32 proposes a novel approach to Linux by building the entire OS around Windows binaries, running the user environment inside WINE. This idea, presented by Hikari no Yume, diverges from traditional Linux distros that run Windows apps on a Linux stack. While it's a bold concept, the growing maturity of WINE and efforts like Valve's Proton layer suggest that such an OS could be feasible.
/science15dChina’s ‘artificial sun’ breaks nuclear fusion limit thought to be impossibleChina's nuclear fusion breakthrough with its 'artificial Sun' reactor surpasses the Greenwald Limit, opening a pathway to achieving fusion ignition with higher energy outputs. This development, detailed in Science Advances, could pave the way for practical and scalable fusion energy, though significant advancements are still needed before it can be realized on a large scale.
/science15dScientists tried to break Einstein’s speed of light ruleScientists attempted to test Einstein's speed of light rule using ultra-powerful gamma rays from distant cosmic sources, but found no violations. This study significantly improved the limits on potential new physics, although the search for such phenomena continues with next-generation observatories.
/technologyDec 23rdJudge rules that NSO cannot continue to install spyware via WhatsApp pending appealA California federal judge has declined to stay an order preventing NSO Group from using WhatsApp infrastructure to mount spyware attacks, pending an appeal. The case centers on allegations that NSO targeted 1,400 WhatsApp users with its zero-click Pegasus spyware in 2019. The judge issued a limited administrative stay of up to 45 days to allow NSO Group to seek an appeals court's opinion.