Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender almost had a brutal death scene
An animator who worked on Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender posted an early version of a cut scene featuring some gruesome deaths.
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Ancient Chinese seeds spanning 5,000 years train AI to ease archaeology's specialist bottleneck
Ancient plant seeds provide important archaeological evidence for studying the evolution of human civilization. Lingnan University and Shandong University have jointly developed the world's first artificial intelligence (AI) archaeological system dedicated to identifying
Meet WOMBATlite, the model helping researchers follow the ocean's carbon
The ocean absorbs roughly a quarter of humanity's carbon dioxide emissions each year. Understanding how that happens, and how it might change, is essential for predicting our climate's future. To do that, scientists need models that simulate not just the ocean's physical
‘Vampire: The Masquerade’ 6th Edition in the Works; World of Darkness Boss Unveils Franchise’s Transmedia Plans
The long-awaited 6th edition of “Vampire: The Masquerade” is in active development at publisher White Wolf amid a flurry of transmedia development for the entire World of Darkness franchise. “Vampire: The Masquerade 6th Edition” was announced Thursday at Gen Con 2026 by World
“ A new Airbus passenger jet completed an...
“ A new Airbus passenger jet completed an ultra-long test flight between Australia and France lasting more than 24 hours —paving the way for the world’s longest nonstop commercial flights starting up next year.” Wow.
Splatoon Raiders: The Kotaku Review
Nintendo's squiddy swing at a PvE shooter manages to stay fresh
ABC Accuses Trump’s FCC of Trying to Censor the Whole Media Industry
ABC accused the Federal Communications Commission Thursday of “attempted censorship” and a clear “retaliation” effort meant to send a message to every other media company in the country. “The Administration has openly and repeatedly called for the revocation of ABC’s licenses,
Democrats top Republicans by 8 points ahead of midterms: Poll
Democrats are leading Republicans by 8 points with the midterms a little over three months away, according to a new poll. In the CNN poll, 47 percent of registered voter respondents said they would or were considering casting their ballot for a Democrat if congressional
Black hole feeding frenzy ends in lingering cosmic indigestion
Black holes are often portrayed as cosmic gluttons that swallow everything that comes too close. But new observations of a dramatic black hole outburst—led by Warwick Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Noel Castro Segura—suggest the reality is much messier.
Connecting surface-level observations to molecular-level data uncovers plant stress coping mechanism
Unlike humans, plants cannot make simple lifestyle adjustments to adapt to changing environments. When exposed to conditions like extreme heat or water scarcity, instead of putting on sweaters or turning on air conditioners, plants need to sense and respond to these
How to get Spider-Man's web shooters in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3
Spider-Man's web shooters have returned in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3. Here's how to get them.
‘Human Centipede’ Creator Reveals Last Movie ‘The End of Tom Six’; He Filmed for Six Years While Living in Isolation With Multiple Sclerosis (EXCLUSIVE)
Controversial filmmaker Tom Six is saying goodbye to his fans in a very personal way. The writer-director has announced the release of his final movie, “The End of Tom Six.” The “Human Centipede” creator is independently releasing the film on Aug. 15 on YouTube with a
Renewed Iran war raises US missile supply concerns
Tehran's forces have carried out frequent missile and drone attacks in the Middle East since the breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire, raising renewed concerns about Washington's supply of the weapons needed to intercept them. Highlighting the issue, the US military said it shot
Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s ending explained: What happens to Peter Parker, Punisher, and [spoilers]?
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has a tight ending, but there are still questions about where a certain new character is headed.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day post-credits scene explained: How [spoilers] sets up Avengers: Secret Wars
The post-credits scene for Spider-Man: Brand New Day shows Ned's Spidey Tracker and suggests Spider-Man has been spotted off-world. How? Why?
Senate education committee blocks parts of Trump’s Education Department breakup
Sen. Tim Kaine negotiated a bipartisan bill to stop the department from offloading special education, K-12 programs and additional functions to other federal agencies.
Wonder Man season 2 canceled by Marvel, report says
Four months after confirming Wonder Man season 2, Marvel Studio has reportedly canceled the series starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley
This upcoming Steam game is pioneering the accursed trucking genre, and as a former delivery guy I could not be more thrilled
Prospice: Anomalous Logistics simulates the canonical deliveryman experience of having your dreambody dissolved in the labyrinth of collective death.
Image: Starburst galaxy Centaurus A
In this July 6, 2026, image, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) reveals the nearby galaxy Centaurus A, exposing the dusty structures and hidden activity that shape this unusual system.
Learning may rely on stronger neural connections, not expanding networks
How does the brain learn? Does it acquire new knowledge by creating new neural pathways or by strengthening existing connections? A new study from Bar-Ilan University offers evidence in favor of the latter, suggesting that learning is driven primarily by changes in the strength
Birx says 'persistent anger' over COVID response evident after Fauci hearing
Deborah Birx, the former coordinator of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, said there is still “persistent anger” about the government’s COVID-19 response following former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci’s Senate hearing Wednesday. Birx, in an interview on
Trump Hates Immigrants So Much He’s Going to Make Roads More Dangerous
The White House formally announced a program to have veterans skip certain certifications to get commercial drivers’ licenses and become truck drivers. The program is called “ Freedom Haulers ” and promises to cover training costs and offer signing bonuses to veterans who sign
Migrants seen swimming around border fence of Spanish enclave Ceuta
The North African enclave's leader said resources were being overwhelmed after so many people entered by sea from Morocco.
Iran threatens to 'punish the aggressor' after US launches retaliatory strikes
Iran on Thursday threatened to “punish” the United States following a “heavy wave of strikes” against Tehran overnight in retaliation against missile attacks on American forces in the Middle East. Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it “will punish the aggressor today,” extending
Director Of New Soulslike Says ‘No AI Used In The Final Game’ After Big YouTubers Sounded The Alarm Over A Recent Preview Build
The Relic: First Guardian garnered skepticism from some hardcore Soulslike fans
Mammals moving between the Americas stopped over in Mexico
Ancient mammals may have had an easier time moving across the Isthmus of Panama from north to south thanks to Mexico’s climate.
Black Americans' prospects worse under Trump administration: National Urban League
The National Urban League released its annual “State of Black America” report Thursday concluding that prospects for minorities in the U.S. are under threat during the second Trump administration. The report was not only authored by the 116-year-old civil rights organization
Will cyclospora spike again? Expert warns diarrhea parasite may spread through summer
While the largest cyclospora outbreak appears to be winding down, others with unknown sources keep popping up.
The Drawing Room With Mo Welch
Comedian Mo Welch has a new show on PBS called The Drawing Room , where she interviews people while she draws them (and her guests draw her). What a great idea for a show. The first three episodes are live already: Brett Goldstein , Sarah Silverman , and violinist Vijay Gupta
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's most surprising character rewrites 46 years of Marvel canon
Sadie Sink plays Jean Grey in Spider-Man: No Way Home and she is trying to save her sister Sara. Here is a guide on Sara Grey.
Buried Roman workshop reveals large-scale pottery trade beyond local markets
A few years ago, the first ceramic finds came to light during construction work in the Burg district of the municipality of Hannersdorf. Geomagnetic surveys in subsequent years provided evidence of numerous kilns thought to lie hidden beneath the field. In a recent educational
The surprising chemical footprint of your clothes
When trying to make more sustainable clothing choices, many consumers follow a simple rule: Choose natural fibers over synthetic ones. Cotton instead of polyester. Wool instead of acrylic. Linen instead of nylon.
NASA Just Spotted a Wandering Black Hole Devouring a Star
Black holes sometimes make a break for it The post NASA Just Spotted a Wandering Black Hole Devouring a Star appeared first on Nautilus .
Meet Britain’s Hikikomori
"A growing number of young Brits are withdrawing from society. Some don't leave the house for months. We met their families."
Todd Caissie Takes the Helm at the Montclair Art Museum
The Osage museum professional steps into a new leadership role. Plus, curators named for the Aichi Triennale and Biennale of Sydney in our weekly roundup of industry news.
'A new version of Amnesia: The Dark Descent' may be coming later this year
Frictional's latest annual report spilled the beans, although it's not clear what the new version will entail.
Trump announces 'Freedom Haulers' initiative
President Trump on Thursday rolled out a new initiative dubbed “Freedom Haulers” aimed at replacing illegal immigrant truck drivers with U.S. military veterans. The president made the announcement alongside Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and acting Labor Secretary Keith
MAGA Candidate Flees When Asked About White Supremacist Relative
MAGA Senate candidate Mike Collins fled his own press conference Thursday when faced with a question about his son-in-law’s social media posts promoting white nationalism. During the outdoor event, Collins was asked to respond to reports that David Alan Scheer II, his
LinkedIn actually adds a ‘seems like AI slop’ button
A lot of content on LinkedIn might seem like AI slop, and now, you'll be able to report those posts. As part of a series of updates to reduce the volume of AI slop on the platform, LinkedIn is introducing an actual button that lets you flag a post as something that "Seems like
Fox News legal contributor: Senate will lose Fauci contempt fight
Fox News legal contributor Solomon Wisenberg said Thursday that the Senate would lose a legal battle over trying to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt. “It’s really not going to be a close question, he is going to — the Senate, if they try to have the Department of Justice hold
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This week: remembering Betye Saar on her 100th birthday, saving a women’s sculpture garden, Emily Wilson breaks the internet, climate scientists on OnlyFans, and more.
Meta shares tumble 9% in record losing streak while Microsoft, chip stocks jump on AI earnings
The stock is down 12.5% over the past week and on track to hit 11 days in the red, its longest-ever losing streak.
Mandela Barnes drops out of Wisconsin governor's race
Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D) dropped out of the Badger State's governor's race Thursday as he struggled to gain traction in the polls. "It's become very clear who our nominee is going to be," Barnes said in a video posted to social media, later adding, "We have
Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced in-person classroom instruction to go virtual, students suddenly needed their own laptops or tablets to interact with teachers and complete assignments.
Ancient stardust grains were seeds for the earliest solids in the solar system
How did the first solids that made up planets, moons and asteroids form from the "hot soup" that characterized our solar system's earliest years? New research from Caltech analyzing pieces of a meteorite has found that, just as snowflakes crystallize around grains of dust,
Zelensky didn't raise Russia's help for Iran in Trump meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not share with President Trump evidence that Russia is aiding Iran in its attacks against U.S. troops when the two met earlier this week, Ukraine’s envoy to the U.S. told reporters Thursday. Olga Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s ambassador to
Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Fans Are Really Curious What A Change In The Remake’s ESRB Rating Means
Don't worry, the upcoming Switch 2 remake contains blood and violence according to the new rating
The Next Spider-Man Actor: Tom Holland Has a ‘Clear Vision’ For His Successor and a ‘Whole Plan’ Is Already ‘Laid Out’
Tom Holland is swinging back into theaters this weekend as Peter Parker in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” but a plan is already being laid out for his replacement. The actor has been vocal in past interviews about wanting to be directly involved in passing the baton to his
Check Out Our Artist Portraits And Interviews From Newport Folk Festival 2026
Rhode Island's Newport Folk Festival is always a triumph, and this year was no exception . Stereogum was there last weekend to experience the greatness IRL, and now we offer a slew of artist portraits by Emilio Herce as well as a few interviews conducted by Stereogum founder
Commerce Department quietly announces 7 new equity stakes in private companies
The Department of Commerce quietly announced this week it will designate more than $870 million in federal incentives for semiconductor manufacturing in exchange for a minority equity stake in seven companies. In a blog post Wednesday, the National Institute of Standards and