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Electric vehicle drivers tend to be highly satisfied with their cars, but some passengers report motion sickness. Researchers point to the lack of engine noise and vibration: humans have learned to associate these sound and movement cues, so without them the brain struggles to anticipate acceleration and braking, especially for passengers not controlling the car.

Conn Iggulden's bestselling Genghis Khan series is being used in an experiment to adapt books to screen using artificial intelligence. The project tests whether AI tools can translate a popular historical fiction saga into film or television. If it works, it could open the door for more AI-driven adaptations of established literary properties.

Netflix has picked up a television series adaptation of 'Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging', the popular British young adult novel by Louise Rennison previously adapted as a 2008 film. The pilot is scheduled to begin filming this autumn, with the project moving into production as the streaming service continues to invest in book-based young adult content.

A new analysis argues that money sent home by African migrants, known as remittances, could play a significant role in helping families and communities across Africa adapt to the effects of climate change. The piece suggests these private cash flows offer flexible support for coping with droughts, floods and other climate shocks, and could complement formal climate finance to the continent.

Alan Ritchson has officially taken over the role Jason Momoa was attached to in Sony's adaptation of a video game, according to The Direct. The recasting puts the Reacher star at the center of one of Sony's high-profile game-to-film projects, with Momoa no longer involved. No further details about the production or timeline were provided in the report.

Richard Linklater, the American director behind the 'Before' trilogy and 'Boyhood', is reportedly directing a film adaptation, according to a news item circulating online. Details about the source material, cast, and production timeline have not been spelled out in the coverage driving the chatter, leaving film fans to speculate about which work Linklater is adapting next.

A new television adaptation of Stephen King's debut novel 'Carrie' is prompting readers and viewers to revisit the original 1974 story. The series, developed by Mike Flanagan for Amazon Prime Video, has generated coverage explaining the plot and characters of the classic horror novel ahead of the show's release, with discussion focused on how the story of a telekinetic teenager will translate to the screen.

Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed has called for fairer climate finance and nature-based adaptation, warning that around 25 climate-vulnerable countries are nearing collapse as rising debt burdens limit their development options. He argues vulnerable nations cannot fund resilience while servicing unsustainable loans, and is urging wealthier countries to restructure debt and pay their fair share for climate damage and adaptation.

Embark Studios' games Arc Raiders and The Finals are set to receive film and television adaptations, according to a report by Kotaku. The news means both titles — the extraction shooter Arc Raiders and the team-based shooter The Finals — could expand into screen projects, joining the growing wave of video games being adapted for film and streaming audiences.

A columnist with the Albion Pleiad has published an opinion piece walking back an earlier hypothesis about the film adaptation of 'The Love Hypothesis', Ali Hazelwood's bestselling romance novel. The piece corrects the writer's previous predictions about the movie, reflecting ongoing fan debate over how the beloved book will translate to the screen and what the adaptation means for the novel's large readership.

Wine Industry Advisor published a piece examining where artificial intelligence and new technology will genuinely change winery operations—and where they won't. The article argues wineries must adapt or risk falling behind, while acknowledging limits to what tech can do in a craft rooted in tradition and terroir. It is drawing attention among wine industry professionals weighing investment in automation, data tools, and AI against the realities of small-scale wine production.

The Climate Policy Initiative has released a report examining how climate adaptation in India is financed, reviewing recent developments and outlining emerging pathways for scaling investment. The analysis comes as India faces growing climate risks and a widening gap between adaptation needs and available funding, prompting debate on how public and private finance can be mobilised.

Arc Raiders and The Finals, two games from Embark Studios, are set to receive television series and film adaptations. The news signals a continued push by games companies to expand their properties into screen entertainment, following a wave of successful video game adaptations in film and streaming in recent years. Details on producers, timelines and platforms have not yet been announced.

Prime Video's television adaptation of Lucy Score's bestselling romance novel 'Things We Never Got Over' has added Sean Teale and Sarah Jeffery to its cast, along with additional actors. The news, reported by The Hollywood Reporter, marks a further step in bringing the popular book to the screen, with fans of the novel watching casting updates closely.

The cast and creator of a new 'Carrie' adaptation have given a preview of the project, which updates Stephen King's debut 1974 novel for modern times. The重新imagining of the story of a bullied teenager with telekinetic powers is drawing attention as King's work continues to be adapted for screen, with fans and critics watching to see how the classic horror tale is reinterpreted for a new generation.

The film adaptation of Ali Hazelwood's bestselling romance novel 'The Love Hypothesis' is being discussed, with early commentary suggesting it is not a bad book adaptation. Coverage so far focuses on whether the movie lives up to the hugely popular novel, which became a breakout hit in the romance genre and built a large fanbase among romance readers.