Dragon Quest 40th anniversary: All news and game reveals
A new Dragon Quest livestream reveals updates on Dragon Quest 12, Dragon Quest 11 for Switch 2, and a brand-new Dragon Quest Monsters game.
Headlines
- All
- Africa
- Asia
- Business
- Culture
- Environment
- Europe
- Gaming
- Markets
- Middle East
- Movies & TV
- Music
- Politics
- Science
- South America
- Tech
- World News
Scientists break 30-year superconductivity record at normal pressure
Scientists at the University of Houston have shattered a long-standing superconductivity record, creating a material that can conduct electricity with zero resistance at the highest temperature ever achieved under normal pressure conditions. Their breakthrough pushes
Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams gets a new trailer and a new look
The next installment of the Dragon Quest series looks far sunnier and brighter than the previous look we had back in 2021
Your own personal Farmville: This VR greenhouse lets users monitor crops remotely
You've probably heard of Stardew Valley or Farmville, video games where you manage a virtual farm. Now, what if you could monitor real plants from the comfort of your home? Thanks to new research at Binghamton University, State University of New York, that's becoming a reality.
Noongar culture and arts grow well-being literacy in early childhood education
New research has found that Noongar culture and arts can play a powerful role in strengthening young children's capabilities to experience and communicate about their well-being. Research by Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the University of Melbourne examined the Deadly Arts
Oil plunges to $89 per barrel after Iran reports that peace deal would reopen Strait of Hormuz in 1 month
Oil prices plunged to $89 a barrel Wednesday following reports that the proposed Iran-US peace deal would see the Strait of Hormuz being reopened in just one month.
Netherlands deploys minesweeper amid Hormuz contingency planning
AMSTERDAM, May 27 (Reuters) - The Netherlands will send a minesweeper to the Mediterranean Sea as part of NATO operations to allow a possible rapid deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, should a mission there be agreed once the Iran war ends, ministers said on Wednesday in a
Muna Can’t Wait To Take Their New LP on the Road: ‘This Is What We Fucking Love to Do’
The band members describe the rage and joy behind Dancing on the Wall , and how their live shows drew inspiration from their time on the Eras Tour
Wild Pink Detail New Album Still Coming Down Feat. Wednesday Members & Hand Habits: Hear “Round Of Applause At The End Of The World”
Wild Pink recently alerted fans to the exciting news that a new album called Still Coming Down was in the pipeline. Today we get the official announcement along with a killer lead single to go with it. As previously reported, Still Coming Down will be out in August, was
ICC sets trial date for Philippines' Duterte over alleged crimes against humanity
THE HAGUE, May 27 - Judges at the International Criminal Court on Wednesday set November 30 as the start date for the trial of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, who is charged with crimes against humanity during his deadly war on drugs.
Resident Evil Requiem has a demo now, despite the fact it came out 3 months ago and sold over 7 million copies
Giving a little Grace.
Pope Leo XIV meets Pedro Sánchez at the Vatican ahead of Spain visit
Pope Leo XIV received Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in a private audience at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on 27 May, as preparations continue for the pontiff’s planned visit to Spain in June.
Fire salamanders reveal hidden turquoise glow when exposed to UV radiation
An international research team has discovered that the fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) is biofluorescent. A study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science shows that the salamander reflects turquoise light when exposed to ultraviolet radiation. This
Duterte’s ICC trial for ‘crimes against humanity’ to start on Nov 30
The Philippines left the ICC in 2019, but the court ruled it has jurisdiction over alleged crimes between 2011 and 2019.
Dragon Quest 12 Will Take Longer To Come Out After The Team Decided To ‘Start From Scratch’
Fans have been waiting nearly a decade for the sequel
Fake predator eyes scare off seabirds until they learn they're not real
In Danish fisheries, fish-eating seabirds are a menace. They often swoop down and feed on fish trapped in nets, which can hit profits and also sometimes lead to the accidental death of the birds. So scientists deployed an unusual-looking, non-lethal method to deter them. It
How a rise in energy bills will affect you from July
Household energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.
UK and Poland sign 'major' defence treaty as Starmer continues to rebuild ties with Europe
The treaty is part of Starmer's efforts to deepen cooperation with the European Union, which the UK voted to leave in 2016 following a divisive referendum campaign.
007 First Light joins an ever-expanding list of 2026 games without up-to-date AMD FSR or Intel XeSS support
Shaken, stirred, who cares? Just properly support all GPUs, please, not just some of them.
Russia warns Armenia it could end cheap fuel supplies if Yerevan stays on EU course
MOSCOW, May 27 - Russia said on Wednesday it had warned Armenia it would suspend or terminate the supply of cheap oil, gas and rough diamonds to the South Caucasus country if Yerevan pressed ahead with its bid to join the European Union.
I'm trying to work out what Noctua's brush-like Computex teaser might be and all I can come up with is a hairy fan
Brushie brushie brushie.
In a Single Year, Ocean Census Scientists Discovered More than 1,100 New Marine Species
According to the collaborative marine research initiative, up to 90 percent of ocean life remains a mystery. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article In a
These are the best holiday destinations for a first-time trip with your partner
The Couples’ Holiday Success index evaluates spots based on factors like affordability, safety and crowd stress.
Neighbourhood Social Workers offer a 'ray of light' to poor and vulnerable in Cyprus
As the EU launches its Anti-Poverty Strategy, a programme in Cyprus is offering a 'ray of light' to people facing poverty and social exclusion.
Mina the Hollower review: Shovel Knight follow-up is a retro tour de force
Mina the Hollower nails its assignment as a throwback to classic Zelda games, but it's so much more than a nostalgia act.
Tiny “sesame” sea slug discovered in Taiwan turns out to be a new species
A sea slug smaller than a sesame seed has turned up in Taiwan’s coastal waters — and it’s so tiny and unusual that scientists realized they had discovered a completely new species. Named Thecacera sesama after its black-and-yellow “sesame-like” appearance, the translucent
Mina The Hollower: The Kotaku Review
Yacht Club Games’ second major swing at a retro renaissance invokes a familiar sense of adventure, but with a spirit and character all its own
'Hook-up culture' on dating apps harming men's body image
Gay dating apps are exposing men to intense pressure to look sexually desirable, fueling body dissatisfaction and low self-esteem, with some users describing the experience as feeling like they are "selling their body" rather than forming genuine connections.
‘Primetime’ Trailer: Robert Pattinson Stars as ‘To Catch a Predator’ Host Chris Hansen in A24 Thriller
A24 has released the teaser trailer for “Primetime,” a new drama-thriller that sees Robert Pattinson suit up as the iconic “To Catch a Predator” host, Chris Hansen. “Ren Faire” filmmaker Lance Oppenheim directs with a script from Ajon Singh. Other cast members include Merritt
‘Blue’s Clues’ Star Steve Burns Signs With UTA
“Blue’s Clues” star Steve Burns has signed with UTA for representation in all areas. Burns was the original host of the children’s TV series from 1996 to 2002, helping propel it into one of the most recognizable kids’ franchises of the 1990s and 2000s. He reprised his role — a
YouTube Will Start Automatically Tagging Videos That Make ‘Significant’ Use of AI, and It’s Making Labels for AI-Generated Content More Prominent
Is that YouTube video clip you’re watching real or was it made with AI? YouTube wants to make it easier for viewers to know when content on its platform is AI-generated. In 2024, it started labeling content when creators disclosed they have used AI tools. Now YouTube is making
Trump's 'slush fund' has even loyalists turning against him
As usual, Trump wants what he wants and expects his Capitol Hill colleagues to deal with the inevitable fallout. But Republicans are getting sick of being radioactive, and they certainly aren’t interested in losing their jobs in order to cape for a noxious MAGA flunky like
Sunset Studios and Knockout Shorts Unveil Microdrama-Focused Standing Sets at Sunset Las Palmas Lot
Sunset Studios has created a new area of premium standing sets on its Sunset Las Palmas Studios lot in Hollywood designed for the production of microdramas. Knockout Shorts, the vertical media studio recently launched by actor Matthew Ko, has been a partner in the design and
Robert Pattinson’s Big Year Continues With Chilling ‘Primetime’ Trailer From A24
Between 'The Drama' and 'The Odyssey,' Pattinson will play 'To Catch a Predator' host Chris Hansen in this mysterious new drama film.
Laurie Segall, Paris Hilton Launch ‘Mr. Deepfakes’ Investigation That Breaks All The Old Rules of True Crime
Laurie Segall is betting she can build a new model for true-crime investigations, one that doesn’t have to rely on documentary structures or the hour-long conventions of broadcast TV. The journalist, who first gained traction at CNN as a technology reporter before leaving to
AI bots ignore evidence. Can we trust them with science?
Scientists rethink their ideas after experiments. AI agents struggle to learn from evidence and recognize when an idea is obviously incorrect.
Trump congratulates Paxton, Cornyn: 'John will remain my friend for a long time to come'
President Trump on Wednesday congratulated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) for his win over Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the state's GOP Senate primary runoff. Despite the loss, Trump added that Cornyn "will remain my friend for a long time to come." Paxton brought in
