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'Red Potato' galaxy discovered by astronomers
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has discovered a new massive and quiescent red galaxy, which they dubbed "Red Potato." The discovery was reported in a research paper published January 28 on the arXiv pre-print server.
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi Premiere ‘Wuthering Heights’ in Paris and More Celeb Red Carpet Photos From February 2026
February began with the music industry’s biggest night of the year. The Grammys saw Bad Bunny win album of the year for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” Later in the evening, A-listers like Charli XCX hosted Grammy after-parties. In Paris, Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi premiered
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase announced for Feb. 5
Nintendo has another Nintendo Direct coming, this time focused on Switch and Switch 2 games from third-party partners like Capcom and Square Enix.
'I feel like no one will ever find it': Stardew Valley creator says there's one big secret still lurking in the game, and no, you can't datamine it
Apparently it's a secret message for something that "isn't even true anymore."
Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival cancelled over fears of visitors behaving badly
The festival attracts around 200,000 visitors each year.
Breakthrough or prelude to attack? What we know about Iran-US talks
US and Iranian officials are due this week to hold their first talks since Iran launched a deadly crackdown on protests, in a meeting likely to be crucial in determining if the US carries out renewed military action against the Islamic republic. According to Iranian media,
UK polling clerks struggle to spot fake IDs, study reveals
The introduction of mandatory photo ID in the 2024 general election may not have provided the security boost promised by the government, new research suggests. Polling clerks operating during the UK's first mandatory voter ID election made mistakes in 36% of cases when tested
How cities primed spotted lanternflies to thrive in the US
Spotted lanternflies are adapting to the pressures of city life such as heat, pollution, and pesticides, according to genomic analyses of the invasive insects in the US and their native China. The findings, published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological
China's Xi and Trump talk by phone, Chinese state media report
BEIJING, Feb 4 - Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump by phone on Wednesday, state broadcaster CCTV reported, ahead of an expected visit by Trump to China in April.
Good god, this story: Mother Says Asking 13-Year-Old Son...
Good god, this story: Mother Says Asking 13-Year-Old Son to Swim Four Hours to Save Family ‘One of the Hardest Decisions’ . “I knew he was the strongest and he could do it.” Australia: a nation of athletes. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Stacking the genetic deck: How some plant hybrids beat the odds by erasing lethal genes
In the plant world, when two different species mate, their offspring often don't survive. The reason lies in their DNA: incompatible genes often mix in their offspring, triggering a fatal breakdown known as hybrid lethality that acts as a reproductive barrier to keep species
Trump doubles down on suggesting federal government 'get involved' in state elections
President Trump reiterated his support for nationalizing elections on Tuesday, despite backlash from both sides of the aisle on the proposal. "I want to see elections be honest and if a state can't run an election, I think the people behind me should do something about it,"
From first-gen smartphones to cybersecurity: BlackBerry CEO on the company’s reinvention
Speaking at the World Government Summit, John Giamatteo told Euronews Next how the once mobile maker now powers secure systems for governments and cars.
Witch Post Announce New EP Butterfly: Hear “Worry Angel”
Last year, Witch Post unleashed their highly anticipated debut EP Beast, then followed it with an enticing song called “Changeling.” Now, Dylan Fraser and Alaska Reid are announcing another EP. This one’s called Butterfly, and it arrives next month. We get a taste today with
Former Prince Andrew Kicked Out of Home Over New Epstein Revelations
Ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles, was forced to flee his decades-long home in the dead of night following revelations in the newest release of documents about Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor was suddenly moved Tuesday night from Royal Lodge to
Trump Tears Into Female Reporter for Daring to Ask About Epstein
The ongoing drama surrounding the Epstein files is really starting to get under the president’s skin. Donald Trump skewered CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins Tuesday afternoon after she inquired about the child sex trafficker’s myriad victims. “But what would you say to people who
There’s A New Nintendo Direct Just In Time For Switch 2’s Momentum To Snowball
It's a partner showcase, so don't expect details on the next Mario or Zelda game The post There’s A New Nintendo Direct Just In Time For Switch 2’s Momentum To Snowball appeared first on Kotaku .
INSIGNIA 55″ Smart Fire TV Hits Nearly 50% Off After Another Price Cut Ahead of Super Bowl, Cheaper Than Smaller Models
Enjoy breathtaking details with exceptional color accuracy for all your favorite content. The post INSIGNIA 55″ Smart Fire TV Hits Nearly 50% Off After Another Price Cut Ahead of Super Bowl, Cheaper Than Smaller Models appeared first on Kotaku .
Halle Berry Says ‘It’s Disturbing’ How Gavin Newsom Claimed They’d ‘Reconcile’ and Then Never Reached Out: ‘If He’s Going to Run for President, He Can’t Sleep on Women’
Halle Berry told The Cut that she never heard from California governor Gavin Newsom despite him saying they would be “reconciling” their differences over his lack of support for the Menopause Care Equity Act and his previous veto of a similar bill. “It’s disturbing when people
Epic says I can change baby, I promise, as it returns for its now-annual tradition of admitting its launcher 'sucks'
I can fix her (she is a videogames client).
Ultra Beasts Look Like Rejected Pokémon Because That’s Exactly What They Are
Yusuke Omura designed the Ultra Beasts based on designs rejected by Ken Sugimori The post Ultra Beasts Look Like Rejected Pokémon Because That’s Exactly What They Are appeared first on Kotaku .
Dropkick Murphys – “Citizen ICE” (Feat. Haywire)
The inevitable has happened. Veteran Boston punk crowd-pleasers Dropkick Murphys have forged an alliance with insurgent Boston hardcore crowd-pleasers Haywire. Those two bands make absolute perfect sense together; their conscientious hooligan anthems complement each other
