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Sen. Fetterman addresses calls for ICE reforms, US strategy on Iran | Fox News Video Added: Feb 1, 2026
Sen. Fetterman addresses calls for ICE reforms, US strategy on Iran | Fox News Video
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Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., joins ‘The Sunday Briefing’ to discuss the partial government shutdown, calls for ICE reforms and the U.S. military strategy on Iran.
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Trump says Gulf allies kept in dark as US negotiates with Iran: 'Can't tell them the plan'
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President Donald Trump says U.S. cannot share military plans with Gulf allies during Iran negotiations as Saudi Arabia restricts airspace access.
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Beyond the Chatbot: A Blueprint for Trustable AI - Google Developers Blog Added: Feb 1, 2026
Beyond the Chatbot: A Blueprint for Trustable AI
How Google GDEs Built a Trustable AI system at 100mph
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Elon Musk says SpaceX blocks Russia unauthorized Starlink use in Ukraine | Fox Business Added: Feb 1, 2026
Elon Musk says SpaceX blocks Russia unauthorized Starlink use in Ukraine | Fox Business
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says his company appears to have been successful in blocking Russia from making "unauthorized" use of Starlink internet systems in Ukraine on Sunday. Starlink units have supported Ukrainian forces throughout the invasion, but Russian forces have also captured many of the units as a result. Musk's company had been working to block Russian forces from utilizing the captured devices, and Ukrainian officials now say they are working to prevent Russian access long term. Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Kyiv was developing a system that would allow only authorized Starlink terminals to work on Ukrainian territory. "Ukraine, together with Starlink, has already taken the first steps that delivered rapid results in countering Russian drones," he wrote on X. TRUMP TOUTS 'TREMENDOUS PROGRESS' BUT SAYS HE'LL MEET PUTIN AND ZELENSKYY 'ONLY WHEN' PEACE DEAL IS FINAL "The next step is implementing a system that will allow only authorized terminals to operate on the territory of Ukraine," he added. He confirmed reports that Ukraine had witnessed Russian drones operating over Ukrainian cities via Starlink connectivity. Officials immediately reached out to SpaceX for solutions, and Fedorov thanked Musk in a separate statement. "Looks like the steps we took to stop the unauthorized use of Starlink by Russia have worked. Let us know if more needs to be done," Musk replied on X. US OFFICIALS TOUT PROGRESS IN TALKS TO REACH 'LASTING AND DURABLE PEACE' BETWEEN UKRAINE, RUSSIA The Starlink battle comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Sunday that a new round of peace talks will take place this week. Representatives for Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. will be in attendance. "Ukraine is ready for a substantive discussion, and we are interested in ensuring that the outcome brings us closer to a real and dignified end to the war," Zelenskyy wrote. Zelenskyy said Thursday that key obstacles to a peace agreement remain unresolved, including the future of occupied Ukrainian territory and Moscow’s demands for land it has not captured. GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE "I do not believe that Russia wants to end the war. There is a great deal of evidence to the contrary," Zelenskyy said Thursday. Reuters contributed to this report.
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Quote of the day by Steven Spielberg: 'All of us every single year....' - The Economic Times Added: Feb 1, 2026
Quote of the day by Steven Spielberg: 'All of us every single year....' - The Economic Times
Steven Spielberg stands as a defining force in modern cinema, revered for his creative impact and unmatched commercial success. His films have reshaped storytelling and redefined box-office standards, earning him numerous accolades and recognition as the highest-earning director. Spielberg's career showcases a philosophy rooted in constant evolution, mirroring his adaptable filmmaking across diverse genres and themes.
Steven Spielberg is far more than a successful director; he represents a defining force in modern cinema. Revered across generations, he is often placed at the pinnacle of filmmaking history for both his creative impact and unmatched commercial success. At the 68th Grammy Awards, the music film Music for John Williams won its category, earning Spielberg his first Grammy and officially making him an EGOT winner with an Emmy, Grammy, Tony and Oscar to his name.Over the decades, his films have reshaped popular storytelling while redefining box-office standards, making him the highest-earning director the industry has ever seen. His influence is reflected in a staggering list of honours, including multiple Academy Awards, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and lifetime recognitions from prestigious institutions worldwide. His achievements extend beyond cinema into national and cultural recognition, while Forbes has consistently ranked him among the richest celebrities globally.A Philosophy Rooted in ChangeBeyond accolades and numbers, Spielberg’s outlook on life and creativity has deeply resonated with audiences. One of his most enduring reflections captures his belief in constant personal evolution: “All of us every single year, we're a different person. I don't think we're the same person all our lives”. This idea of growth and transformation mirrors the way his filmmaking has continually adapted across eras, genres, and themes.127836397 Early Life and Entry Into FilmmakingSpielberg entered the world in Cincinnati, Ohio, before spending much of his childhood in Phoenix, Arizona. His fascination with cinema developed early, eventually leading him to California, where he pursued formal film education in college. His professional breakthrough began in television, where he directed episodes for popular shows such as Night Gallery and Columbo. His reputation grew rapidly after he helmed the television movie Duel in 1971, a project that gained approval from industry executive Barry Diller. His transition to feature films came soon after with The Sugarland Express in 1974, which also marked the start of his legendary partnership with composer John Williams, a collaboration that has spanned nearly his entire career.Blockbusters That Defined an EraSpielberg’s name became synonymous with spectacle after the release of Jaws in 1975, a film that effectively created the modern summer blockbuster. He followed this with a string of imaginative and commercially triumphant films, including Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and the original Indiana Jones trilogy. While dominating escapist cinema, he simultaneously explored more serious storytelling through emotionally rich dramas like The Color Purple and Empire of the Sun, showcasing his remarkable range.127834985 Artistic Peaks and Award-Winning MasterpiecesThe year 1993 marked a historic moment when Spielberg delivered two vastly different yet equally monumental films: Jurassic Park, which shattered global box-office records, and Schindler’s List, a haunting historical drama frequently cited among the greatest films ever created. The latter earned him an Academy Award for Best Director, an honor he would receive again for Saving Private Ryan. In the years that followed, Spielberg continued to navigate science fiction, historical narratives, comedy, animation, musicals, and deeply personal stories, demonstrating an unmatched versatility across genres.A Legacy Beyond the Director’s ChairIn addition to directing, Spielberg played a pivotal role as a producer and studio founder. He co-established Amblin Entertainment and DreamWorks Pictures, helping launch and support countless iconic films and television series. Many of his projects are now regarded as cinematic landmarks, with several preserved in the National Film Registry for their cultural and historical importance. His influence has been repeatedly acknowledged by Time magazine, culminating in a historic Impact Award that further cemented his status as one of the most powerful creative voices of his time.
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‘Melania’ claims to go behind the scenes. There’s nothing to see. - The Washington Post Added: Feb 1, 2026
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Elon Musk on X: "The balance of power is changing" / X Added: Feb 1, 2026
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Atmospheric rivers are threatening coastal cities - Earth.com Added: Feb 1, 2026
Monster in the clouds: Atmospheric rivers are threatening coastal cities
Site: Earth.com
Atmospheric rivers are becoming larger and more extreme, increasing the risk of flooding and threats to coastal cities.
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Mosquitoes now prefer to feed on humans instead of wildlife: Study finds shocking reasons behind the shift | - The Times of India Added: Feb 1, 2026
Mosquitoes now prefer to feed on humans instead of wildlife: Study finds shocking reasons behind the shift - The Times of India
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The Times of India brings the Latest & Top Breaking News on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Cricket, Sports, Business, Bollywood News and Entertainment, Science, Technology, Health & Fitness news & opinions from leading columnists.
As forests disappear, mosquitoes are not vanishing with them. Instead, they are adapting in ways that bring them closer to people. A new study published in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution shows that in Brazil’s rapidly shrinking Atlantic Forest, many mosquito species are increasingly feeding on humans rather than on wild animals. Scientists warn that this quiet behavioural shift could significantly raise the risk of diseases such as dengue, Zika and yellow fever, especially for communities living near forest edges. The findings highlight an often overlooked consequence of deforestation: it can reshape disease dynamics long before outbreaks become visible.Mosquitoes are adapting to life in a shrinking forestStretching along Brazil’s coastline, the Atlantic Forest was once one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. Today, only about a third of it remains intact. Decades of urban expansion, agriculture and infrastructure development have fragmented the landscape, pushing wildlife into smaller and more isolated patches. While many animals decline or disappear under these conditions, mosquitoes often persist and adapt, exploiting new environments created by human activity.To understand how mosquitoes are responding to these changes, scientists carried out fieldwork in two forest remnants in the state of Rio de Janeiro: the Guapiaçu Ecological Reserve and Sítio Recanto Preservar. These areas represent landscapes where protected forest patches exist alongside human settlements, a common pattern across much of the Atlantic Forest today.The team captured mosquitoes using light traps and focused on female mosquitoes that had recently taken a blood meal, as these meals reveal which hosts the insects are feeding on.In total, the researchers collected more than 1,700 mosquitoes from over 50 species. Among the mosquitoes that had fed recently, DNA analysis revealed a striking pattern: most identifiable blood meals came from humans, not from wildlife. Only a small number of meals were traced to birds, amphibians, rodents or other animals.“This is crucial,” said Jeronimo Alencar of the Oswaldo Cruz Institute, the study’s senior author. In a forest environment that still contains a variety of potential animal hosts, a strong preference for humans greatly increases the chances that mosquitoes will transmit pathogens to people.Why deforestation pushes mosquitoes toward peopleMosquitoes are highly sensitive to host availability. As forests are cleared and wildlife declines, traditional blood sources become scarcer. Humans, meanwhile, become more abundant and more accessible, especially in newly settled or fragmented landscapes.“With fewer natural hosts available, mosquitoes are forced to seek alternative blood sources,” explained Sergio Machado from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, a co-author of the study. “They end up feeding more on humans simply because we are the most prevalent hosts in these areas.”Rising disease risks at the forest edgeThe Atlantic Forest region is home to mosquitoes capable of transmitting a range of viruses, including dengue, Zika, yellow fever, chikungunya and Mayaro. When mosquitoes feed on both wildlife and humans, they can act as bridges, moving pathogens between ecosystems and people.A stronger tendency to bite humans increases the likelihood of outbreaks, particularly in communities living near forest remnants where contact between people and mosquitoes is frequent. Larger studies will be needed to refine the estimates. Even so, the pattern observed is consistent with ecological theory and with findings from other regions experiencing rapid habitat loss.“Knowing that mosquitoes in an area have a strong preference for humans serves as an early warning,” Machado said. It allows public health officials to focus surveillance and prevention efforts where risks are likely to be highest.The study adds to growing evidence that deforestation is not only an environmental issue but also a public health concern. By altering who mosquitoes bite, forest loss can quietly increase disease risk without any immediate or obvious signs.Protecting and restoring forests, researchers argue, may therefore play an important role in reducing future outbreaks. The message is clear: when ecosystems are destabilised, the consequences often reach far beyond the forest, landing directly on human health.
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It can be seen from space and contains a staggering two hundred million mounds, each one nine metres across and two and a half metres tall | Discover Wildlife Added: Feb 1, 2026
It can be seen from space and contains a staggering two hundred million mounds, each one nine metres across and two and a half metres tall | Discover Wildlife
Site: Discover Wildlife
Are termites the best builders in the business?
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Exploration of exoplanets: A mathematical solution for investigating their atmospheres Added: Feb 1, 2026
Exploration of exoplanets: A mathematical solution for investigating their atmospheres
Dr. Leonardos Gkouvelis, researcher at LMU's University Observatory Munich and member of the ORIGINS Excellence Cluster, has solved a fundamental mathematical problem that had obstructed the interpretation of exoplanet atmospheres for decades. In a paper published in The Astrophysical Journal, Gkouvelis presents the first closed-form analytical theory of transmission spectroscopy that accounts for how atmospheric opacity varies with pressure—an effect that is crucial in the scientific exploration of real atmospheres but had until now been considered mathematically intractable.
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Scientists Create “Off-the-Shelf” Cartilage That Safely Guides the Body To Regrow Bone Added: Feb 1, 2026
Scientists Create “Off-the-Shelf” Cartilage That Safely Guides the Body To Regrow Bone
Site: SciTechDaily
A new study shows that engineered, cell-free cartilage can safely support bone regeneration without provoking immune rejection. New research suggests it may be possible to repair major bone damage using a tissue implant that contains no living cells. By relying on the body’s own repair machine
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From bad omen to national treasure: The rare bone-swallower stork saved by a female army
Added: Feb 1, 2026From bad omen to national treasure: The rare bone-swallower stork saved by a female army
Once known as a bird of ill omen, India's endangered hargila has gained an army of protectors. Now it's beginning to bounce back.
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Curiosity Lights Up ‘Nevado Sajama’ at Night - NASA Science
Added: Feb 1, 2026Curiosity Lights Up ‘Nevado Sajama’ at Night - NASA Science
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NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover used LED lights on the end of its robotic arm to create this rare nighttime view of the Red Planet’s surface on
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It's Starting to Look Like AI Has Killed the Entire Model of College
Added: Feb 1, 2026It's Starting to Look Like AI Has Killed the Entire Model of College
Site: Futurism
As AI appears to do much of the work of entry-level job seekers, the entire premise of a college education seems to be collapsing.
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Mayor Jacob Frey: A Tale of Two Tweets | National Review Added: Feb 1, 2026
Mayor Jacob Frey: A Tale of Two Tweets | National Review
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Donald Trump lowers expectations for Republican wins in November Added: Feb 1, 2026
**Trump questions if GOP can overcome voters’ ‘psychological’ midterms hurdle **
Site: The Hill
President Trump is warning of a possible Democratic victory in November’s midterm elections, seemingly lowering expectations for Republican wins well ahead of any voters heading to the ballot box. …
President Trump is warning of a possible Democratic victory in November’s midterm elections, seemingly lowering expectations for Republican wins well ahead of any voters heading to the ballot box. Trump regularly notes the party in control of the White House historically tends to lose the midterms, attributing it a “psychological factor” among voters. The president experienced the trend himself when Republicans lost control of the House during his first term in 2018. “Presidents, whether it’s Republican or Democrat, when they win, it doesn’t make any difference. They seem to lose the midterms,” Trump told conservative talk show host Will Cain on Fox News while in Iowa last week. “Maybe they want to put up a guard fence. You just don’t know. It doesn’t make sense,” he said. “Hopefully we’re going to change that around. We’re doing great.” Many Republicans have brushed off Trump’s comments, saying they are meant to energize the party’s base ahead of the elections. However, others say it is a sign the president is preparing his party for potential losses. One Republican strategist told The Hill it could prove to be unwise for a political party to put out a message warning of losses instead of touting wins. “It’s a combination of wanting to cast any potential blame on how this could go in November on history rather than the facts,” the strategist noted. Republicans are facing a tough battle to defend their majorities. Not only are historical trends working against the GOP in 2026, but polling has also not bode well for the party. A Fox News poll released last week found that 52 percent of voters said they would support the Democratic candidate in their House district, marking the highest level of support recorded for either party in the poll since October of 2017. Another 46 percent said they would vote for the Republican candidate in their district in November. Other Republicans were not as concerned with the president voicing his theory about voters’ mindset in midterm elections. “I just wasn’t too alarmed by it, he’s just more or less stating a fact,” one Republican operative told The Hill. “He’s reinforcing that we’re in a strong position.” Republican strategist Ford O’Connell argued Trump’s comments are part of a broader strategy to remind the party’s conservative base of the importance of maintaining the House majority. “He’s trying to bring something to people’s minds that they’re not traditionally thinking about,” O’Connell said. “A party gets comfortable when their person is in the White House, and they don’t often recognize how fired up the other side may be,” he added. The same Fox News poll released last week found 82 percent of Democrats say they feel inclined to vote this year, compared with 76 percent of Republicans and 61 percent of independents. Trump has invoked a variety of messaging tactics in an effort to energize his base, including increasingly warning that House Democrats will move to impeach him, as they did in his first term, if they regain the majority. The president has also floated the idea of the GOP hosting a 2026 midterm political convention, which the Republican National Committee voted to move forward with this month. “He’s basically throwing everything up at the wall to see what sticks in terms of breaking that historical cycle,” O’Connell said. Trump’s trip to Iowa on Tuesday marked the first of what are expected to be weekly trips across the country to campaign for Republicans up and down the ballot. White House chief of staff Susie Wiles said last month the president would “campaign like it’s 2024 again” in an effort to appeal to low-propensity voters, many of whom make up the president’s base. “You got to get out there and vote,” Trump told the crowd at his rally in Clive, Iowa. “We have really great candidates, again Senate and House.” But Trump also said late last year he'd prefer not to be back on the campaign trail because he had already won his election for president, attributing pressure to do so to Wiles. Trump has made very few domestic trips during his second term other than to spend weekends at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. Still, the Iowa speech proved to be somewhat of a preview of what the nation can expect from Trump now that the midterm year is underway. The theme of that rally was affordability, an issue Trump and Republicans handily won on in 2024 but that Democrats reclaimed in a number of special elections and off-year races in 2025. Trump has also delivered mixed messages on the issue, both in touting it and calling it a “hoax.” According to the Fox News poll, 68 percent of surveyed voters said Trump was not spending enough time on the economy. Forty-seven percent said he was spending too much time on immigration and border security, while 37 percent said the same about foreign policy. But Republicans say the president is working to reverse this trend with voters, urging Republican candidates and lawmakers to talk about how the massive GOP reconciliation bill, also known as One Big Beautiful Bill Act, will deliver for voters down the line. The White House, for its part, touted Trump’s economic wins and portrayed the media as “fixated on one contrived scandal after another.” “President Trump is most in his element when he’s with the everyday Americans who propelled him to office, and the President will continue delivering results and cutting out the Fake News middleman to tout what he has and continues to do for the American people,” White House spokesperson Kush Desai said in a statement. But Trump still interviews with mainstream media and answers a plethora of questions from the White House press corps on a regular basis, putting himself in front of cameras in the process. The unnamed Republican strategist said Trump’s biggest obstacle will be how the economy plays out 10 months from now — including as initiatives like "Trump accounts" and housing policy play out as the president continues to portray economic successes and lowered costs. “What we’ve got to do is accept that most people don’t feel that way about the economy,” the strategist said. “Instead of trying to convince them that they don’t feel that way ... say it’s OK to feel that way and help is on the way.”
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Word of the Day Perendinate: Word of the Day: Perendinate - The Economic Times Added: Feb 1, 2026
Word of the Day Perendinate: Word of the Day: Perendinate - The Economic Times
Word of the day: Procrastination is a familiar human habit, but few realise that the English language contains a precise, almost elegant word to describe the act of endlessly postponing tasks. Perendinate, a term rarely heard outside literary or academic circles, captures the deliberate act of delaying something from one day to the next, often without resolution.As a Word of the Day, perendinate stands out for its specificity and relevance in an age defined by deadlines, digital distractions and unfinished to-do lists.Word of the Day MeaningPerendinate (verb) means to postpone repeatedly or to delay from day to day, especially by habit or intention. Unlike casual delay, perendination suggests a pattern, a conscious or unconscious choice to keep deferring action.The word differs subtly from “procrastinate.” While procrastination implies avoidance, perendinate emphasises continuity, the task is always deferred, never fully abandoned, yet never completed.Word of the day: Pronunciation of PerendinatePerendinate is pronounced as:/pəˈrɛn.dɪ.neɪt/(peh-REN-dih-nayt)The rhythm mirrors its meaning, moving steadily forward without quite arriving.Word of the day: Origin and EtymologyThe word originates from Latin, derived from perendinare, meaning “to put off until the day after tomorrow.” The Latin root perendie refers specifically to time beyond tomorrow — a delay that extends indefinitely.Unlike many Latinate verbs that entered English through legal or theological texts, perendinate emerged through scholarly writing and literary usage, often to describe habitual deferment rather than situational delay.Over time, it fell out of common speech, replaced by simpler constructions such as “put off” or “delay.” Yet its revival in modern vocabulary highlights renewed interest in precise language.Word of the day: Synonyms of Word of the DayRelated words and phrases include:ProcrastinateDeferPostponeDelayDrag one’s feetAmong these, procrastinate is the closest synonym, though it lacks the repetitive nuance embedded in perendinate.Antonyms of Word of the DayOpposite concepts include:ExpediteAccelerateExecuteCompleteAct promptlyWhere perendination thrives on hesitation, its antonyms signal decisiveness and closure.Word of the day: Usage in Sentences Across GenresJournalistic writing:The committee continued to perendinate key reforms, citing the need for further consultation.Literary fiction:He perendinated his confession until silence became more damaging than truth.Academic context:Students who perendinate assignments often underestimate the cumulative cost of delay.Corporate communication:Management warned against perendinating decisions that could impact quarterly performance.Personal reflection:She realised she had perendinated her dreams long enough, mistaking patience for prudence.Why Perendinate Resonates TodayIn the modern workplace, delay is rarely idle. Emails pile up, meetings are rescheduled, and tasks remain “in progress” indefinitely. Perendinate describes this phenomenon with uncomfortable accuracy.Psychologists note that habitual postponement is often rooted not in laziness but in anxiety, perfectionism or fear of failure. By naming the behaviour precisely, language offers clarity, and sometimes accountability.The rise of productivity culture has renewed interest in words that describe inefficiency not as moral failure, but as behavioural pattern.Perendinate vs ProcrastinateWhile often used interchangeably, the two words differ subtly. Procrastination may involve intentional avoidance or distraction. Perendination, however, implies continuity, a rolling delay that always promises action “soon.”In this sense, perendination is quieter and more insidious. Tasks are acknowledged, scheduled and rescheduled, but rarely resolved.Cultural and Literary UsageThough uncommon in everyday speech, perendinate appears in older English essays and modern literary nonfiction. Writers use it to elevate discussion of delay beyond casual complaint, lending intellectual weight to an otherwise familiar habit.Its rarity also makes it effective stylistically. When used sparingly, it signals precision rather than pretension.Common MisconceptionsPerendinate does not mean to abandon responsibility. Nor does it suggest inactivity. In fact, those who perendinate are often busy, just not progressing toward resolution.Another misconception is that perendination is always deliberate. In many cases, it is habitual, reinforced by routine rather than conscious choice.
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250-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Origins of Our Unique Hearing : ScienceAlert
Added: Feb 1, 2026250-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Origins of Our Unique Hearing
Site: ScienceAlert
Modern mammals have unique hearing abilities, able to sense a broad range of volumes and frequencies using middle-ear features, including our eardrums and a few small bones.
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Palantir cofounder reacts to SpaceX and xAI merger reports - TheStreet Added: Feb 1, 2026
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“This is no ordinary octopus.” Watch the weird sea creature that can walk on land – wait, what? | Discover Wildlife
Site: Discover Wildlife
This amazing octopus species was only discovered in 2011
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NPR and PBS Never Needed Your Taxpayer Dollars | National Review
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Listen to WEF Crowd Gasp When Javier Milei Says What No Other Politician Will Admit - YouTube Added: Feb 1, 2026
Listen to WEF Crowd Gasp When Javier Milei Says What No Other Politician Will Admit
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Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” reacts to a DM clip of Argentina President Javier Milei stunning the crowd at the World Economic Forum in Davos with his spe...
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Elon: Most PHDs don’t turn into something useful
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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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Israel is a Magical Place (THE SAAD TRUTH_1986)
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This clip stems from an XSpaces session that I hosted on February 1, 2026: https://x.com/GadSaad/status/2018042699480232384?s=20_____________________________...
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Konstantin Kisin Drops Truth Bombs on Question Time
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Robert Jenrick - "I Joined Reform To Save The Country"
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Robert Jenrick is a British MP and former Conservative minister who defected to Reform UK, becoming one of the party’s highest‑profile recruits. | Earn a yie...
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Minneapolis mayor should be charged for 'insurrection': Bill O’Reilly | Katie Pavlich Tonight
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Political commentator Bill O’Reilly tells “Katie Pavlich Tonight” he hopes the Justice Department charges Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, whose administration ...
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Word of the Day Psithurism: Word of the Day: Psithurism - The Economic Times
Word of the Day: Psithurism reflects that not all meaningful experiences are loud or urgent. Some exist only if we pause long enough to notice them. As a Word of the Day, it enriches vocabulary not by complexity alone, but by sensitivity.
Word of the Day is Psithurism, a rare and evocative noun that captures a sound most people recognise but rarely name. Delicate, sensory and rooted in nature, psithurism refers to the whispering or rustling sound made by wind moving through leaves or trees.Unlike many complex English words that feel abstract or technical, psithurism is grounded in lived experience, the kind of quiet sound that lingers at the edge of awareness.Word of the Day MeaningPsithurism (noun) denotes a soft murmuring or whispering noise, especially the gentle rustle of leaves stirred by the wind. The word is used almost exclusively in literary, poetic or descriptive contexts.It does not describe loud movement or violent weather. Instead, it evokes calm, intimacy and subtle motion, sound as atmosphere rather than action.127770400 Word of the Day PronunciationPsithurism is pronounced as:/ˈsɪθjʊˌrɪzəm/(phonetic guide: SITH-yoo-riz-uhm)The silent “p” at the beginning adds to the word’s mystique and often surprises first-time readers.Word of the Day Origin and EtymologyThe word comes from the Greek “psithyrízein,” meaning “to whisper” or “to murmur.” The root psith- imitates the sound it describes, making psithurism an example of a word shaped by sound as much as meaning.It entered English in the mid-19th century, a period when writers and scholars were particularly interested in naming sensory experiences that previously lacked precise vocabulary.Why the Word Is So RareDespite its beauty, psithurism never entered common usage. One reason is practicality: everyday language rarely requires such specificity. Another is that the word belongs to a slower, observational mode of writing, one that values stillness and attention.In an age of speed and noise, psithurism feels almost defiant in its quietness.127613135 Synonyms of Word of the Day: PsithurismThere are few exact equivalents, but related expressions include:RustlingMurmuringWhisperingSusurrationSoft swishAmong these, susurration comes closest, though it applies to many types of soft sounds, not just leaves.Antonyms of Word of the Day: PsithurismConceptual opposites include:ClamourRoarRacketDinUproarThese words emphasise loudness and disruption, precisely what psithurism is not.127542084 Usage in Sentences Across Genres1. Literary Fiction“The psithurism of the trees followed her long after the road disappeared.”2. Poetry“Night carried only the psithurism of leaves and the promise of rain.”3. Nature Writing“In the forest at dusk, psithurism replaced birdsong.”4. Psychological Writing“The psithurism outside the window mirrored his fragile calm.”5. Travel Writing“The village woke not to traffic, but to psithurism drifting through mango groves.”Word of the Day in Cultural and Literary ContextWords like psithurism appear most often in Romantic and post-Romantic writing, where nature is not a backdrop but a participant in human emotion. The sound it describes is frequently associated with reflection, solitude and transition.Modern writers sometimes revive the word deliberately, using its rarity to slow the reader down and heighten sensory engagement.Common MisunderstandingsPsithurism is sometimes mistakenly used to describe human whispering. While related etymologically, the word is best reserved for natural, ambient sound, particularly wind-moved foliage.It is also not interchangeable with “silence.” Psithurism is quiet, but it is still sound, presence rather than absence.In contemporary life, dominated by notifications and constant audio input, psithurism names a form of sound that asks nothing of us. It does not instruct, interrupt or demand attention.The word has quietly resurfaced in wellness writing, environmental literature and slow-living discourse, where attentiveness to subtle sound is framed as a form of mental grounding.
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'Notable' weather shift coming to SF Bay Area forecast Added: Feb 1, 2026
'Notable' weather shift coming to Bay Area forecast
Site: SFGATE
"It’s not feeling too much like February, that’s for sure."
Meteorologists have been carefully monitoring the Bay Area forecast as the Super Bowl looms, and while some drizzle could be in the works on the night of the big game, markedly different conditions are in store for the region over the next few days. As the marine layer diminishes, temperatures are slated to climb into the upper 60s across most of the Bay Area and into the low 70s in interior portions of the region. That's about 10 degrees above normal for this time of year, Brayden Murdock, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service’s Bay Area office, told SFGATE. “Our upper-level pattern has been kind of weird,” he explained. Most winter seasons in the region are distinguished by a string of low-pressure systems that produce the “big rainmakers” the Bay Area typically sees this time of year. However, those systems have been charting north due to ridges of high pressure that have been off and on over the last couple of months. “That’s going to ramp up again,” he said. Between Tuesday and Thursday, highs in San Jose will soar into the 70s, while San Francisco will likely remain in the lower 60s on the west side of the city and trend slightly higher in warmer neighborhoods like the Mission. Meanwhile on the Central Coast, Monterey County could break into the mid-70s, with some mountain terrain reaching up to 80 degrees. “It’s not feeling too much like February, that’s for sure,” Murdock said. “It’ll be a pretty notable warm up.” However, drier conditions driven by the absence of the marine layer will make for chillier overnight lows. Interior portions of the Bay Area could see temperatures dip into the upper 30s, leading to mornings that start off on the cooler side. “But the highs more than make up for it,” Murdock said. The warmest day of the week will likely be Wednesday, but peak temperatures vary depending on where you are. On Saturday, the Salinas Airport tied its record high of 79 degrees previously set in 1976, and though Murdock hadn’t heard of any other records broken, he said the San Jose Airport was pretty close, “maybe one or two degrees short.” Murdock warned that the Bay Area remains under a beach hazards statement through 9 a.m. Monday, and dangerous conditions could linger along the waterfront throughout the week as people look for ways to cool off. “We just want people to not turn their back to the ocean and stay wave aware,” he said. Chances for rain return next week, but don’t appear to be significant. “We still need to iron some things out, but it doesn’t look like anything worth changing your plans over,” Murdock said. Check with the weather service for the latest updates on the forecast. — Another Bay Area city moves to outlaw short-term rentals— UCLA professor speaks out about his emails to Jeffrey Epstein— In the shadow of the Super Bowl, an empty theme park slowly dies— Future of Bay Area pizza chain uncertain amid eviction fight Sign up for daily SFGATE breaking news alerts here.
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