ISS Study: Microgravity Reduces Mitochondrial Proteins in Human Cells
A study published in Nature on 16 July 2026 found that human cells cultured in microgravity aboard the International Space Station produced fewer mitochondrial proteins. The finding points to mitochondria as a key factor behind the physical deterioration astronauts experience in space. The research could inform future countermeasures for long-duration spaceflight.
Password manager 1Password is launching a new integration with Anthropic's Claude AI for Mac users. The system allows Claude to sign into websites on the user's behalf without ever seeing their password or two-factor authentication code. The feature is designed to automate logins while maintaining user security.
Jamie George will captain England in an unchanged starting XV against Argentina in the Nations Championship. Players continue to avoid wearing national shirts while in Buenos Aires. No further changes have been made to the squad for the clash.
Data from the National Bank of Poland show that core inflation in Poland edged down in June 2026. The feared "second-round effect" โ a self-reinforcing spiral of price and wage growth โ was not confirmed. The reading suggests some stabilisation in underlying price pressures in the Polish economy.
Federal ICE agents shot and killed a 25-year-old father in Maine on Monday, triggering street protests across the state. Demonstrators took to the streets, with some holding signs reading "A man was lynched here." The killing has sparked widespread outrage and renewed debate over immigration enforcement tactics.
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Actor Jon Bernthal, known for tough-guy roles, is expanding beyond acting by creating his own TV series and writing for The Bear. He also appears in Odyssey and reunites with Tom Holland for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. In a new interview he describes his work philosophy as "embarrass the f*** out of yourself" by always going all in.
Dating app Tinder has struck an unprecedented partnership deal with the Formula E racing series. The collaboration will initially focus on the London race in August, encouraging fans to date during the event. It marks the first such tie-up between a dating app and a motorsport series.
Carnie Wilson, one-third of Wilson Phillips and daughter of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, reflects on the defining moments of her public and private life. She discusses growing up amid rock-and-roll chaos, her early-90s success, a very public weight-loss journey, and her path to sobriety and motherhood. The interview is part of Big Think's "The Me I Used to Be" series.
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Carnie Wilson โ best known as one-third of Wilson Phillips and daughter of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson โ revisits some of the most defining moments of her public and private life. From a childhood spent in the chaos of rock-and-roll royalty, to her rise as one of the best-selling artists of the early 90s, to her very public weight-loss journey and the road to sobriety and motherhood that followed, Carnie shares what she sees when she looks back, and what itโs taken to finally feel like she belongs.
We created this video for The Me I Used to Be, a Big Think interview series created in partnership with Unlikely Collaborators . As a creative non-profit organization, theyโre on a mission to help people challenge their perceptions and expand their thinking. Often, that growth can start with just a single unlikely question that makes you rethink your convictions and adjust your vantage point. Visit Perception Box to see more in this series.
This video The harmony Carnie Wilson spent her whole life trying to find is featured on Big Think .
Ledger has unveiled a system allowing AI agents to read wallet balances and analyse crypto portfolios, but every sensitive transaction must be physically approved on a Ledger hardware device before execution. Private keys remain solely with the user at all times. The approach aims to combine AI automation convenience with hardware-level security.
Pickled cucumbers often turn soft and hollow inside when a key step is skipped: soaking them before jarring. Simply soaking cucumbers in cold water for a few hours before pickling helps them retain their crunch. This easy trick eliminates the most common mistake when making homemade preserves.
South Africa's nuclear regulator confirmed three recent contamination events inside the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. Authorities stated that no radiation leaked outside the facility. The incidents were contained within the plant and posed no threat to the surrounding environment.
Fans of Owlcat Games' Pathfinder RPGs are worried that titles like Kingmaker and Wrath of the Righteous may not get successors, as the studio faces difficulties amid a broader gaming industry crisis. The future of the Pathfinder RPG series from Owlcat remains uncertain.
Very few ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on the first full day of the US naval blockade of Iran, marking a sharp drop in tanker traffic through one of the world's most critical oil chokepoints. Oil prices rose in response to the disruption. The blockade represents a major escalation in US pressure on Iran.
Polish brand HUGS is launching a line of pet furniture designed in the quiet design aesthetic, treating dogs and cats as full participants in home interiors. The brand responds to a growing trend of decorating homes with pets' needs in mind. The products aim to combine functionality with minimalism.
A 3.6-metre rubber dinghy carrying four Polish tourists, including two children, sank off the Croatian coast near Ploฤe. All four swam to a rocky shore and were evacuated one by one by rescuers. No serious injuries were reported.
A small Australian study on teenagers found that a higher-quality diet may be associated with fewer concentration problems, including ADHD symptoms. The findings are limited by the small sample size, but researchers believe they may apply to a broader population. The study suggests that dietary changes could help support attention management.
Tolkien's The Hobbit officially returns this August as part of a new crossover with The Lord of the Rings. Despite laying the foundations for all of Middle-earth, The Hobbit rarely receives the spotlight compared to its sequel. The new project aims to change that by putting Tolkien's original novel front and centre.
Production company Raw and New Yorker Studios are developing a limited series about the notorious White House Farm killings. Showrunner Emilia di Girolamo will draw on new evidence uncovered by New Yorker journalist Heidi Blake in 2024, which could overturn the existing conviction. The show is currently untitled.
After Argentina beat England in a World Cup semi-final, Argentine players raised a banner referencing the Falkland Islands. A spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared "the Falklands are certainly ours." A British minister also suggested FIFA should address the players' conduct.
After scoring in extra time against Switzerland, Lautaro Martinez celebrated near the fans' section despite already carrying a yellow card. English supporters argue the referee should have shown him a second yellow, resulting in a suspension for the next match. Martinez avoided the ban, sparking controversy.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announced a $100 billion plan to build semiconductor factories in the US state of Arizona. The investment aims to meet surging demand for artificial intelligence chips. The company describes it as a long-term mega-trend.
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