How Psychedelic Mushrooms Evolved Their Magic
Two distantly related groups of mushrooms take radically different routes to producing psilocybin, a mind-bending molecule.
Month: October 2025
Landscape or Architecture? They Boldly Blur Boundaries
Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi, married partners, discover expressive possibilities by sculpting landscapes that shape buildings.
Samsung chairman’s family to sell 17.7 million shares to cover tax, loan payment
Sale of shares to settle inheritance tax raising concerns over retail investor sentiment The mother and two sisters of Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) Chairman Jay Y. Lee plan to sell some 1.73 trillion South Korean won ($1.22 billion) worth of shares in the South Korean tech firm, the company said in a regulatory filing. The purpose of the … Read more
The Kids Who Sued Trump Just Lost Big in Court. Or Did They?
A federal judge threw out their climate lawsuit against the president a few days ago. But legal experts say there was a silver lining in the judge’s opinion.
Nvidia Unveils First US-Made Blackwell Wafer, Boosting AI Chip Supply Chain and US Tech Leadership
Nvidia (NVDA.O) unveiled on Friday the first US-made Blackwell wafer, produced at TSMC’s (2330.TW) semiconductor manufacturing facility in Phoenix, as demand for AI chips accelerates. Companies have been racing to meet the broader AI industry’s voracious appetite for computing power as they develop AI technology that meets or exceeds human intelligence. The move “bolsters the US supply chain and onshores … Read more
Tremors felt across KP and Islamabad
PMD confirms no immediate reports of casualties or damage; authorities assess affected areas Strong tremors were felt in various parts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and the federal capital, causing panic among residents who rushed out of their homes and offices. According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake measured 5.6 on the Richter scale and originated at a … Read more
India to spend $7.4b on fighter jet engines
NEW DELHI: India expects to spend about Rs654 billion ($7.44 billion) to buy engines for fighter aircraft that are under development until 2035, according to estimates shared on Friday by an official, who leads the efforts to build a home-grown engine. The country will require about 1,100 engines for a variety of fighter jet programmes … Read more
Trump administration halts $11bn infrastructure works in Democratic states
Money includes $600 million for two aging federally owned Cape Cod canal bridges in Massachusetts The Trump administration will freeze a further $11 billion worth of infrastructure projects in Democratic states due to the ongoing government shutdown, White House budget director Russell Vought said on Friday. The US Army Corps of Engineers will pause work … Read more
Hermes designer Veronique Nichanian to depart after 37 years
PARIS: Veronique Nichanian, artistic director of menswear styles at Hermes, is departing after 37 years at the brand, Hermes confirmed on Friday. Her departure comes amid a sector-wide designer overhaul with dozens of high-end fashion brands recruiting new designers, including Matthieu Blazy, 41, at Chanel and Jonathan Anderson, 41, at Dior. Nichanian, 71, has designed … Read more
Sydney Sweeney takes on her most intense role yet
LONDON: American actor Sydney Sweeney transformed into former professional boxer Christy Martin for the biopic Christy, which chronicles her life in and outside the ring. Directed and co-written by David Michod, the film tracks two decades of Martin’s life. During that time, she stumbled into the sport and, by virtue of her raw talent, turned into … Read more