Red-fleshed kiwifruit, valued for its high anthocyanin content and associated health benefits, is increasingly threatened by rising temperatures. Global warming severely inhibits anthocyanin accumulation, leading to flesh discoloration and nutrient loss, directly compromising
Groundwater is considered the largest reservoir of liquid freshwater on Earth and a habitat for complex microbial communities that drive essential biogeochemical cycles. Until now, the role of viruses that infect microorganisms in this hidden ecosystem was largely unknown. An
By Aislinn Laing MADRID, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Telegram founder Pavel Durov on Wednesday joined Elon Musk in publicly criticising plans by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to ban social media access for under 16s and to prosecute executives for hate speech on their platforms.
The 2026 grant cycle opens February 16. Submit a letter of intent by March 6.
In this week’s episode of The Ring, MEPs Axel Voss (EPP) and Christel Schaldemose (Socialists) engage in a deep debate over whether or not a ban on social media for under-16's is a good thing.
Catalyst Brands, which owns the license to operate Eddie Bauer stores across North America, is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection.
Bitcoin sank as low as $72,096.20 on Wednesday, marking its second consecutive day breaking below the $73,000 level.
First lady Melania Trump said on Wednesday she is hoping for progress on her talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to release more Ukrainian children amid the war between the two countries. "I'm working on it, and we are in the process. I hope we have success very soon,"
A single queen in the tropics; large colonies in deserts; workers with uniform morphology in temperate regions; ant social structures vary according to environmental conditions. This is shown, for the first time at a global scale, by research carried out at the Department of
A senior Iranian official said that Tehran is 'fully ready' to hold talks with the United States, but that its missile program was 'off the table.' Axios later reported that the U.S. told Iran that it will not agree to Tehran's demands to change the location and format of talks
Pink noise includes several naturally occurring sounds, such as rainfall, wind and rustling leaves.
There's more bad news in 2026 for the struggling pizza chain.
Darden Restaurants said it will permanently shut down 14 of Bahama Breeze’s 28 restaurants, while converting the remaining locations into other Darden brands.
None of this makes sense to me, but it's sure interesting to watch.
Our personalities affect the regularity of our mental dalliances, new research shows The post Neurotic People Have More Frequent Sexual Fantasies appeared first on Nautilus .
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the way for California to use its new congressional map that adds up to five Democratic-leaning seats for the midterms, rejecting Republicans’ emergency bid to block it. Supported by the Trump administration, the California GOP has
Kyle Rittenhouse on Tuesday called for U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro to be fired after threatening to jail anyone who brings a gun into the district. “Pirro should be fired. There is NO REASON a U.S. Attorney should take such a blatantly unconstitutional stance,” he
Don Lemon confirmed that he will appear the 2026 On Air Fest podcast conference later this month in Brooklyn, the event’s organizers said. His appearance at the festival will come just weeks after Lemon, the former CNN anchor who is now host of the independent “The Don Lemon
Dogs who scored well on the Wesen test, which is used to analyze a dog's temperament, tended to have lower levels of cortisol, often called the "stress hormone," and higher levels of serotonin, often called the "happiness hormone," according to a study published in the
Cast your vote for your favorite photo until March 18. 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 Vote for the 2025 Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s
Lung cancer tumor cells in mice communicate with the brain, sending signals to deactivate the body’s immune response, a study finds
President Trump can use the U.S. Navy's leverage over Venezuela to secure long-term wins by forging a deal that secures priority access to Venezuelan oil and constrains Venezuela's dealings with America's adversaries, while also providing targeted debt restructuring, currency
Joshua Jackson has been cast in “How to Survive Without Me,” an HBO Max drama pilot from Greg Berlanti and Bash Doran. The official logline for the project reads, “In the wake of matriarch Beverly’s passing, the De Angelis family have begun to drift, unsure how to manage their
Blizzard has big plans for Overwatch in 2026, including a long list of Mythic, Legendary, and shop skins
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday laughed off President Trump's call for Republicans to nationalize U.S. elections in over a dozen states ahead of the November midterm elections. CNN's Kaitlan Collins asked Sanders why he was laughing after a clip played of her exchange
Overwatch Hello Kitty and Friends brings Sanrio character skins like Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, and Keroppi to Blizzard's hero shooter.
Jetpack Cat, a once-canceled flying feline hero, is finally coming to Overwatch in 2026, after nearly 10 years of development.
Blizzard is renaming Overwatch 2 to Overwatch as part of a big push for the game's 10th anniversary. Blizzard execs and game developers explain why.
Blizzard is adding 5 new heroes to Overwatch on Feb. 10, with 5 more planned for 2026 in a big expansion for Overwatch's 10th anniversary.
Scientists have found “strange quarks” that originated as virtual particles that sprang from nothing
After years of stumbles and shakeups, Blizzard’s hero shooter is the best it's been in a long time The post While You Weren’t Watching, Overwatch Put Its Crown Back On appeared first on Kotaku .
A government funding package that passed Congress this week gave lawmakers a two-week window to come to an agreement on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with Democrats calling for reforms to immigration enforcement. While Democratic lawmakers differ in
Mama Hong is a decade-old concept art that Overwatch fans can’t let go The post There’s Still Hope For One Of Overwatch’s Most Requested Heroes appeared first on Kotaku .
Blizzard knows the Lúcio fans are starving and is hoping to do better by neglected heroes in 2026 The post Here’s Why Some Overwatch Heroes Get More Skins Than Others appeared first on Kotaku .
The hero shooter is bringing story back in a big way, and it kicked off the season with a major shake-up The post Did Overwatch Just Kill Off A Hero? appeared first on Kotaku .
The hero shooter is bringing story back in a big way, but that does mean the one it left behind is staying dead, for now The post Overwatch Is Starting A New Story, But What About The One From Its Cancelled Campaign? appeared first on Kotaku .
Around the world, millions of families have suffered forcible separation, through war, trafficking, natural disasters, or socioeconomic crises. In China, family separation is a particularly large-scale and far-reaching problem. Following the enactment of the country's One Child
The future of Overwatch looks brighter than ever before.
2026 is going to be a big year for Overwatch.
The change comes as Blizzard is rethinking how it handles story in the hero shooter The post Overwatch 2 Drops The 2, Is Just Overwatch Again appeared first on Kotaku .
The hero shooter is dropping the 2 from its name, but adding a lot more The post Everything Blizzard Announced For Overwatch’s Biggest Update Ever appeared first on Kotaku .
During the Overwatch Spotlight, Blizzard announced Overwatch 2 is plain Overwatch again, as it shifts focus toward making it a forever game
Ryan Routh, the man convicted of trying to kill President Trump while he golfed in Florida during his 2024 presidential campaign, was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday. Routh, 59, was silent as U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon handed down the sentence, and Routh left
The musician previewed new material from the record, out April 17, during his residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, including the lead single "Die for Me," out Friday, Feb. 6
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced on Wednesday that she’s named former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate in her reelection bid. “As Donald Trump attacks this state relentlessly and Bruce Blakeman bends the knee before him, I need a fighter
TUNIS, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Tunisian police arrested lawmaker Ahmed Saidani on Wednesday, two of his colleagues said, in what appeared to be part of an escalating crackdown on critics of President Kais Saied. Saidani has recently become known for his fierce criticism of Saied. On
J. Cole has revealed the tracklist to The Fall-Off ahead of its release this Friday (February 6). The eagerly anticipated project, which serves as the Dreamville rapper’s eight and final album, features 24 songs across two discs, including the previously released “The Fall-Off
"Apollo 8 saved 1968. Artemis II may work similar magic today."