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Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency ignored the project's potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy when it cleared the scheme, opening a new front in the debate over commercial use of orbit.

Street Sense Media has published a new review of Jonathan Glazer's 2013 film 'Under the Skin', starring Scarlett Johansson as an alien entity moving through Scotland. The review revisits the acclaimed science fiction drama, which is regarded as one of the most striking and atmospheric films of the past decade.

Overwatch players are warning that support role queue times could balloon when season 5 launches, citing the arrival of a new support hero named Doctrine, a Mythic weapon for Lucio, a Mythic skin for Wuyang, and Sombra being moved into the support role. The combination of new content and role changes is expected to push more players toward support queues than usual.

Filmmaker Danny Boyle has publicly endorsed British actor Jack O'Connell as the next James Bond, adding his name to the long-running speculation over who will replace Daniel Craig as 007. O'Connell, known for roles in 'Skins' and 'Unbroken', is among a crowded field of British actors fans and commentators keep debating for the iconic role.

Privacy discussions are highlighting that even with privacy-friendly apps, Android phones from manufacturers like Samsung and Xiaomi still run a manufacturer skin and keep communicating with Google. The suggested long-term fix is switching to alternative systems such as /e/OS or GrapheneOS, which strip out Google services for users seeking to limit data sharing.

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have grown living human skin on a robotic finger, a bioengineering milestone reported by tech media. The cultured skin, built from human cells, covers the robotic digit and could one day give robots a lifelike appearance and touch sensitivity, with applications also envisioned in cosmetics testing and regenerative medicine.

Wards at a hospital have been closed following a scabies outbreak, according to BBC and Yahoo News reports. Scabies, a contagious skin infestation caused by mites, spreads quickly in healthcare settings, and closures are typically used to allow deep cleaning and prevent transmission between patients and staff. Details on which hospital is affected, how many cases have been confirmed, and when the wards will reopen have not yet been made clear.

A Gaza-based university student is appealing for financial support so she can complete her second year studying English Translation, saying she needs help covering transportation costs. The plea is being shared and boosted across the decentralized social network Mastodon, where users are urging others to contribute or amplify the campaign amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

A wild honey hunter, scaling a sheer cliff roughly 100 meters high to harvest honey from wild bee colonies, was suddenly hit by an approaching storm, forcing a desperate bid for safety. The dramatic footage of the risky traditional harvest and the unexpected weather has drawn hundreds of thousands of viewers, with many reacting to the danger involved.

A smallholder says the land has been cleared and prepared and the hard work is done, but planting cannot begin without seeds. The farmer is appealing to anyone able to donate or support with seeds to help turn the plot into a productive garden, stressing that every seed and every bit of support counts.

Ahead of the US midterm elections, growing numbers of voters are using ChatGPT and other AI chatbots to help them compare candidates and decide how to vote. The trend raises questions about how well the tools handle election information, whether their answers are accurate or biased, and what it means for traditional sources like campaign material and local news.

Coverage of day four of the EADV 2026 congress highlights discussions on precision medicine and the use of real-world evidence to shape the future of dermatologic care. Dermatology specialists and commentators are weighing how personalized treatment approaches and data from everyday clinical practice could change how skin conditions are diagnosed and managed going forward.

Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing principal Richard Belding on the hit sitcom Saved by the Bell, has died at the age of 75. News of his death is prompting an outpouring of tributes from fans who grew up watching him on the show, with many recalling his cheerfully exasperated principal as a defining figure of late-1980s and 1990s television.

Milan Fashion Week is under way, and coverage from the scene highlights a run of bold, skin-baring trends: bra tops worn as outerwear, thong detailing, and furry heels on the runway and street style. Fashion watchers are treating the diary-style dispatch as a snapshot of the week's most talked-about looks from Italy's biggest fashion event.

With US midterm elections approaching, many voters are using ChatGPT to help them decide how to vote, prompting discussion about the role of AI chatbots in shaping electoral choices. The trend raises questions about the accuracy and neutrality of AI-generated voting guidance, and election watchers are examining what it means for how Americans gather political information.

A passage from one of the oldest known Buddhist texts, likely composed two to three centuries after the Buddha's death, is being shared as an early description of mind-body dualism. It likens the mind leaving the body to a reed drawn from its sheath, a sword from its scabbard, or a snake shedding its skin, framing mind and body as distinct things.

New Jersey health officials are reminding residents to keep taking precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses. The state is advising people to use insect repellent, remove standing water around their homes, and cover exposed skin, particularly during peak mosquito activity. The reminder comes as mosquito season continues across the state and officials monitor for diseases such as West Nile virus.

Attention is turning to the practice of 'unmasking' among neurodivergent people, particularly those with ADHD. The discussion centres on how individuals drop the coping behaviours used to hide their traits in social and work settings, and what that means for mental health. It sits within a broader conversation about neurodiversity, self-acceptance and the pressures of masking, with advocates arguing that greater openness improves wellbeing and public understanding.

Fashion model Sunhee K, represented by Make Model, features in a new editorial shoot pairing a draped cream coat with a black bikini look. The styling contrasts soft textures with sun-kissed skin, and captions describe her as projecting effortless confidence with an intimate gaze. The images are drawing attention among fashion followers interested in editorial model work.