Scientists found two kinds of bacteria that can eat a type of plastic called polypropylene. The bacteria were taken from a landfill in Rishikesh, India. They named the strains KRS102 and KRS236. The team first checked that the bacteria were real by looking at their DNA. They also tested if the mi
The latest beta of KDE Plasma, version 6. 7, has reintroduced a feature called “Bigscreen. ” This mode is designed to make Linux PCs look and feel like a TV interface. The feature had been omitted from the 2024 release plan, so its comeback is a surprise for users. Plasma’s TV mode works best on
Next year’s PlayX4 event in Goyang will feature a major presence from Bandai Namco Entertainment, running from May 21 to 24 at KINTEX. Instead of just setting up a standard booth, the company is turning its space into a mini arcade experience. Visitors stepping in will feel like they’re entering a f
Paul Reed\'s journey in basketball started in Orlando, Florida, where he spent his early years. Born in 1999, he grew up in a family that valued sports and hard work. African-American by ethnicity, Reed\'s upbringing in a U. S. household shaped his identity both on and off the court. His father\'s b
Hockey fans know the sport has two very different faces. Sometimes it’s all hard hits and tense battles. Other times, it’s pure magic on ice. Mitch Marner’s goal in the playoffs perfectly captured that split-second excitement. Marner didn’t just score a normal goal. He made the puck dance. While be
A watchdog group has filed a 24‑page complaint against the conservative committee Let’s Go Washington, saying it did not report more than 150 instances of political advertising linked to two statewide initiatives. The complaint, brought by Washingtonians for Ethical Government, claims that the group
A recent survey examined how many dogs and cats in Hong Kong carry antibodies to the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which can jump from animals to people. Researchers tested 1, 110 animals: 425 pet dogs, 425 pet cats and 260 stray cats that roam the city. The aim was to see how many had been exposed an
The Cavaliers faced a tough road test in Detroit, winning 117‑113 in overtime and taking a 3‑2 edge in the series. A bright red mark on Evan Mobley’s left face showed how hard the game was, but it didn’t stop him from scoring crucial points. Cleveland had a perfect home record this postseason but
Scientists tested how plastic pollution in cow dung affects a common beetle species known for cleaning up animal waste. They found that when cow manure contains tiny plastic pieces—even in small amounts—it can seriously harm beetle babies. The beetles’ larvae struggled to survive when exposed to hig
A city in turmoil doesn’t usually scream "stealth adventure, " but Paris in 1789 did exactly that. When a popular game recreated the French capital during the revolution, players weren’t just exploring a historical map—they were stepping into a living crowd where every shuffle, shout, and stumble ma
