As many cat owners will testify, their pets are often mysterious creatures, independent, cunning and sometimes aloof. And now it appears that when it comes to communication, they might be playing favorites. A new study published in the journal Ethology has revealed that
Research from a West Virginia University expert on consumer behavior shows the human desire for connection is a factor in many charitable donations.
In 2015, Professor Gervásio Silva Carvalho of the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUC-RS) in the South region of Brazil received several specimens of sugarcane spittlebugs (Mahanarva sp.) for identification.
In a new study that took advantage of the worldwide shutdown of human activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers from Ateneo de Manila University—Manila Observatory and University of Arizona revealed surprising insights into how the naturally occurring components of sea
Researchers just hit two benefits with one catalyst. They converted methane (CH4), a potent greenhouse gas, into ethylene (C2H4), a highly demanded raw material in industrial sectors, using sunlight and a newly designed palladium–gold (PdAu) alloy cocatalyst. This process not
Using ESA's XMM-Newton satellite, astronomers from Stanford University and elsewhere have conducted deep X-ray observations of a nearby galaxy known as NGC 3221. The new observational campaign detected a faint active galactic nucleus (AGN) in this galaxy and provided more
The Mega Dimension DLC is adding a few new Mega Evolutions for monsters who already had one, including Lucario The post Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Giving An Old Favorite A Second Mega Evolution appeared first on Kotaku .
“Return to Silent Hill” has unveiled its first international trailer in the run up to its anticipated theatrical launch in 2026, marking the 20-year anniversary of the original “Silent Hill” movie. The third opus in Christophe Gans’ cult psychological horror thriller franchise,
First Nations Australians are twice as likely as other Australians to be digitally excluded and face barriers to accessing, affording and using the internet. For those living in remote Australia, the barriers are much greater.
AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer is sending an unmistakable message about the Academy’s ambitions. “The Academy is a global organization,” Kramer said at Marrakech Film Festival on Tuesday. “We’re not the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.” Underscoring that mission, Kramer has been a
The company behind the project has promised to reconcile the production of renewable energy with the environmental protection of the territory.
A24 has released the official trailer for “Mother Mary,” the music drama starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. Directed and written by David Lowery (“The Green Knight,” “A Ghost Story”), “Mother Mary” follows Hathaway as a pop star who, after abandoning her tour due to an
Game better this holiday season. The post Forget Meta Quest, Sony Clears Out the PlayStation VR2 Bundle at Its Lowest Price Even After Cyber Monday appeared first on Kotaku .
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said the Trump administration is investigating claims that tax money from Minnesota went to the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab, which is based in Somalia. Bessent, in a post on social platform X, said he ordered the probe after
Dec 2 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday a deal with Syria is possible and he expects Syrian authorities to establish a demilitarised buffer zone from Damascus to Mount Hermon and other areas. Netanyahu spoke a day after U.S. President Donald
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The Eurovision Song Contest faces a "watershed moment" on Thursday when members of the body that organises the contest may vote on whether Israel can compete in 2026, as some nations threaten to withdraw if it is not excluded due
Fans of Emily Henry’s bestselling rom-com “People We Meet on Vacation” can hang with best friends Poppy (Emily Bader) and Alex (Tom Blyth) as they travel the world on Jan. 9 — as long as they promise not to fall for them. Well, that’s at least what Poppy and Alex are trying not
Once a crossroads of empires and ideas, Uzbekistan remains one of the best-preserved witnesses to the Silk Road’s influence on architecture, learning and spiritual life.
Polluting facilities in Monterrey, which has close ties to the US, are pumping toxic heavy metals into the city’s air and threatening residents’ health Leer en español en Quinto Elemento Lab An industrial boom in a US manufacturing hub in Mexico is contributing to a massive air
European Union co-legislators have proven unable to settle on a compromise text that has been on hold for more than a decade. The law was intended to enhance passenger rights, but airlines argue it could put them out of business.
Announced in 2012, Routine is a disturbingly detailed and creepy experience marred by some annoying puzzles The post Alien Isolation Fans, You’re Going To Love Routine, A Very Scary Sci-Fi Horror Game appeared first on Kotaku .
House Republican leaders will speak with reporters Tuesday morning as questions rise around the Pentagon's strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's orders. The Trump administration has argued, as tensions rise with Venezuela, that it
AILA is a survival horror game with a fascinating premise, but it's bogged down by human error.
Abu Dhabi has opened the Middle East’s largest Natural History Museum, unveiling an ambitious journey through 13 billion years of Earth and cosmic history with rare fossils, immersive experiences and major scientific collections.
Netflix has pulled out all the stops for “Stranger Things 5” consumer products and brand partnership deals, with the biggest such programs for the company to date. The fifth and final season “Stranger Things” is being split into three parts; the first four episodes premiered
YouTube released its annual end-of-the-year trending lists for 2025 — and launched the first general iteration of YouTube Recap, a personalized, shareable highlight sizzle reel of users’ overall watch history for the year. In their YouTube Recap reels, users will get a set of
Postmenopausal women who listened to self-guided hypnosis recordings daily for six weeks saw meaningful improvements in hot flash symptoms.
The French creative's "visual language is defined by close observation and a deep attachment to reality, supporting and elevating the story without ever overshadowing it."
Rosé, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar and SZA have emerged atop Apple Music’s year-end global charts, as the service has revealed the highest-streamed songs of 2025. Rosé and Mars’ “APT.” dominated across several charts, ranking at No. 1 on the top global music tally, Shazam, global
The New York Film Critics Circle is gathering in Manhattan this morning to select the best films and performances of 2025. The esteemed membership of more than 50 journalists — including Variety’s chief film critic Owen Gleiberman — has never been shy about going against the
Artificial intelligence makes this productivity-draining behavior scalable, enabling the rapid creation of useless content with minimal effort.
[UCT] The EthicsLab at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is inviting scholars, artists, and practitioners to join a growing community of practice and inquiry that explores the ethical questions posed by emerging health technologies from African perspectives.
When the reggae legend hit the road in 1980 for the Uprising tour, he had no idea those would be his last shows.
ALMATY, Dec 2 - Tajikistan is in talks with Russia and a Moscow-led regional security grouping about the possibility of Russia deploying troops to jointly patrol the volatile border with Afghanistan, three Tajik security sources told Reuters on Tuesday.
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[ANGOP] Luanda -- Fifty countries have confirmed their participation in the IV African Youth Games, which will be held from the 10th to the 20th of the current month in the provinces of Bengo and Luanda, the National Director of Sports Policies, Matos Cardoso, informed Monday,
[UCT] The University of Cape Town (UCT) has recorded strong performance in two major international rankings released in November 2025.
Things are looking different around here these days. Not long ago, Stereogum moved to a new platform and a revamped membership system – changes that had to be made in a landscape where Google AI is choking the revenue out of small, independent websites like ours. The music
