A comprehensive global analysis involving over 220,000 data points reveals that ecosystems have less capacity to compensate for species extinctions than previously believed. The research indicates that biodiversity loss could significantly impact ecosystem services such as pollination, water purification, and climate regulation across land, freshwater, and marine environments. The ocean, in particular, appears most vulnerable to biodiversity declines.
phys.org
· 2026-10-06
The second season of the Stephen King adaptation 'The Institute' will debut on MGM+ on November 8. The series features actors Joe Freeman, Ben Barnes, Mary Louise Parker, and newcomer Alfie Allen. It continues to explore the tense and mysterious events surrounding the institute's secrets.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-10-05
A roundup lists 125 new science fiction, horror, and fantasy titles scheduled for release in October, spanning debut and established authors. Among the writers featured are Cassandra Khaw, Annalee Newitz, Stephen King, Stephen Graham Jones, Sarah J. Maas, and Jane Schoenbrun.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-10-01
A new television adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie,' developed under Mike Flanagan's involvement, has premiered on Prime Video. Critics note a strong cast and expanded storytelling beyond King's original novel, though some feel the series falters in its conclusion.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-10-01
Mike Flanagan executive produced a new eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie,' streaming in full on Prime Video. The series expands on Brian De Palma's 1976 film, running roughly three times longer and spending more time on the school environment, faculty and social dynamics surrounding Carrie White.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-01
Amazon Prime Video has released Mike Flanagan's new adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie, starring Summer H. Howell as the telekinetic teen and Samantha Sloyan as her mother Margaret. The series marks the first project from Flanagan's exclusive deal with Amazon, following years of acclaimed horror work for Netflix including The Haunting of Bly Manor and Midnight Mass.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-01
Music startup Thoughtful Things has opened a Kickstarter campaign for Engram, a sampler and groovebox that uses a locally-run, custom-trained AI model to distort audio and generate new, glitchy sounds. The company says the AI was trained only on commercially licensed data, and plans to open the firmware so users can modify or replace its models. Early Kickstarter pledges start at $675, a reported 30 percent discount off an eventual retail price expected near $850-$900.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-27
A developer's blog post examines the 'Parse, don't validate' programming pattern, originally described by Alexis King for Haskell, and translates it into Rust examples. The post uses a case study involving a configuration-directory reader that validates a vector is non-empty, then shows how callers must still handle an 'unreachable' None case despite the invariant already being checked.
eli.thegreenplace.net
· 2026-09-27
Microsoft-owned King has agreed to a collective bargaining agreement covering its Swedish staff, signed with Unionen and Engineers of Sweden just a day before a planned strike. The deal, effective April 1, 2027, follows negotiations that began in May 2025 after King removed a private doctor benefit in 2024, prompting employees to unionize.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-25
Solar panel prices have plunged from roughly $5-6 per watt 26 years ago to about 12 cents per watt today, according to Ember co-founder Dave Jones cited in a Financial Times report. The report attributes this steep decline almost entirely to a massive expansion in Chinese solar manufacturing, which has made panels affordable for both wealthy and developing nations.
futurism.com
· 2026-09-20
Egyptologists are revisiting a long-standing hypothesis that King Tutankhamun's tomb was originally built for Queen Nefertiti, with his burial possibly inserted into a larger, pre-existing chamber. The theory suggests hidden passages or rooms within the tomb complex could still hold Nefertiti's remains or grave goods.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-18
Several major fast-food chains and restaurants are offering discounts, freebies, and promotions to mark National Cheeseburger Day, including McDonald's, Burger King, and Five Guys. The deals span a range of formats, from free add-ons to discounted combo meals, giving customers multiple ways to save on the popular sandwich.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-18
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