There's been a lot of speculation recently about interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS—much of which is probably caused by low-quality data given that we have to observe it from either Earth, or in some cases, Mars. In either case, it's much further away than what would be the ideal.
In 2024, along with 20,000 others, I attended a sold-out metal show in Manchester. Unlike most concerts at the Co-op Live Arena, however, none of us in the packed-out venue knew who we were actually seeing. The band was Sleep Token—a masked and anonymous collective formed in
BEIRUT, Dec 3 - Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday that a lasting peace with Israel could pave the way to normalising ties with the country and establishing economic ties but that those milestones remained far off given current tensions.
Local governments in the United States are responsible for many of the services people rely on daily—schools, parks, public safety, and more. But the resources available to fund these services depend heavily on the amount of taxable property wealth within each city or town's
Briana White points out there’s a difference between seeking NSFW content out and being sent it unprompted The post Final Fantasy VII’s Aerith Asks You To Stop Sending Actors Your ‘Smut’ appeared first on Kotaku .
The CMS collaboration reports the first measurement of the quantum properties of a family of tetraquarks that was recently discovered at the LHC.
Capcom released new footage of Resident Evil 9 on Japanese TV, and it looks like old-school Resident Evil alright.
Private payrolls lost 32,000 jobs last month – a sharp downward turn from an upwardly revised increase of 47,000 in October, according to the ADP National Employment Report on Wednesday.
This deal takes a massive 94% off Windows 11 Pro, but it's selling out fast. The post Windows 11 Pro Is Practically Free at 94% Off in Microsoft’s Black Friday-to-Cyber Week Mega Extension appeared first on Kotaku .
The painting above was made in 1945 by self-taught artist Janet Sobel; it’s called Milky Way . Sobel was a Ukrainian-born artist who was a pioneer in abstract expressionist art and in drip painting; her work directly influenced that of Jackson Pollock. From Why This Pioneering
Border czar Tom Homan said on Tuesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations are ramping up in Minneapolis and Saint Paul because of “criminal activity” in the area. “We've done operations in Twin Cities, but you know what? The uncoverings of criminal
Police cautioned that the figure may not be final.
Researchers recorded lemon sharks (Negaprion brevirostris) preying on an invasive species, the jaguar cichlid (Parachromis managuensis), for the first time. This observation was made in Sueste Bay in March 2024. Sueste Bay is a well-known shark feeding ground in the Brazilian
'Tis the season (for respiratory illness).
An automotive-enthusiast-targeted streaming service called Driven will launch in early 2026 from co-founders including longtime producer Michael George, “Top Gear USA” host Tanner Foust and “Gran Turismo” actor Emelia Hartford. Per the team behind the project, “On Driven, car
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the spiral galaxy NGC 4535, which is situated about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo (the Maiden). Through a small telescope, this galaxy appears extremely faint, giving it the nickname "Lost Galaxy."
Eternity's David Freyne helps us unpack his Miles Teller/Elizabeth Olsen fantasy rom-com and understand what happens in the end.
With every step we take, our brains are already thinking about the next one. If a bump in the terrain or a minor misstep has thrown us off balance, our stride may need to be altered to prevent a fall. Our two-legged posture makes maintaining stability particularly complex,
Scientists have taken a major step toward solving a long-standing mystery in particle physics, by finding no sign of the particle many hoped would explain it.
The COVID-era subsidies have resulted in increased federal spending with little to no improvement in health outcomes, and Congress should allow them to expire as scheduled to encourage competition, transparency and technology that lowers costs.
EKKL Entertainment, a newly launched distribution company, has acquired “She Dances,” starring Steve Zahn and his daughter, Audrey Zahn. The film premiered at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival and marked the feature directorial debut of Rick Gomez. Zahn and Gomez co-wrote the
The modern house cat reached China in the 8th century. Before that, another cat — the leopard cat — hunted the rodents in ancient Chinese settlements.
The buddy comedy sequel from Brett Ratner is moving forward with Paramount's support.
Higher education is under stress. The highest-profile threat has been the Trump administration's efforts to cut funding to several universities, including Harvard, Columbia and Northwestern.
In addition to selling five million copies, Sandfall Interactive's hit RPG also had the biggest third-party debut on Microsoft's subscription service.
A fake photo of an explosion near the Pentagon once rattled the stock market. A tearful video of a frightened young "Ukrainian conscript" went viral: until exposed as staged. We may be approaching a "synthetic media tipping point", where AI-generated images and videos are
The health fund for the Writers Guild of America has taken a brutal hit in the last two years, losing $122 million as costs increased while work slowed. Much of that decline is due to the 2023 strike, when plan contributions fell 31.5% while health costs increased 5%, leading
Light from the half a million satellites that humanity is planning to launch into Earth's orbit in the coming years could contaminate almost all the images taken by space telescopes, NASA astronomers warned Wednesday.
Most shoegaze bands have to pay their dues to Cocteau Twins, and Mute Swan are doing just that. The Tucson group recently signed to Hit The North/Wooden Tooth, and now they’re releasing “Cocteau Swan” featuring fellow shoegazers Citrus Clouds. “This song is an homage to one of
In public discourse, we spend a great deal of collective energy debating the accuracy of facts. We fact-check politicians, monitor social media for misinformation, and prioritize data-driven decision-making in our workplaces. This focus is vital; the distinction between truth
Over the last decade, I've worked closely with Montréal educators and students to better understand how climate change education occurs in schools—and how climate change curricula and policies shape everyday experiences there.
Shake Shake Fries are here and if you love pickle, you might want to check them out before they go away The post McDonald’s New Grinch Meal Finally Ports Shake Shake Fries To The U.S. appeared first on Kotaku .
The number of Syrians requesting asylum dropped significantly from 16,000 in October 2024, before the fall of al-Assad in December, to 3,500 in September 2025.
Coastal regions, where dense clusters of critical infrastructure are found, are facing the sharpest edge of climate change. The threats include paralyzed transport networks and disrupted supply chains. To stay ahead, we need a clearer picture of these vulnerabilities that lets
The Trump administration sued six additional states on Tuesday for voter data after launching a campaign earlier this year to retrieve election information on individuals across the country. The Justice Department filed lawsuits against Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode
Macrolactones—large ring lactones—are core components of many natural products and pharmaceutical agents. Traditional synthetic routes rely on seco acids activated with condensing reagents, often requiring harsh conditions or multi-step procedures. An alternative approach using
Former special counsel Jack Smith has agreed to sit for a deposition with the House Judiciary Committee on Dec. 17 after the panel’s Republicans issued a subpoena compelling him to appear for closed-door questioning. The subpoena comes after Smith pushed to testify publicly
A technical glitch during a Zoom call shouldn't be that big a deal, or lead someone to make a judgment about the person on the other end. But in actuality, glitches during face-to-face video calls—even when the glitch does not affect the transmission of information—can shatter
Galaxies like our Milky Way grew through cascading mergers of smaller galaxies that began billions of years ago. The ancient progenitors of galaxies like ours were small galaxies similar to modern-day dwarf galaxies like the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds. Research shows
Researchers at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) are a step closer to finding the fountain of youth.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has begun an immigration effort in New Orleans, the department said in a Wednesday press release. DHS said the New Orleans-based “Operation Catahoula Crunch” will aim for “criminal illegal aliens roaming free thanks to sanctuary
“I think sometimes of that black and white historic photograph of 100 people giving a Nazi salute, except one person,” the artist told Hyperallergic. “I think that’s me.”
Don’t rule out the original Switch’s version though The post Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Might Be A Good Excuse To Upgrade To Switch 2 appeared first on Kotaku .
Texas A&M AgriLife scientists have uncovered new insights into how cattle fever ticks survive and spread across South Texas, revealing hidden refuges that could explain why the pest remains one of the U.S. cattle industry's greatest threats.
Kalshi, which bills itself as “the world’s largest global prediction market company,” said the agreement marks its first major news partnership.
12:30 Report is The Hill’s midday newsletter. Subscribe here. It’s Wednesday. Thirty-three years ago today, the first-ever text message was sent. It read, “Merry Christmas.” In today’s issue: 🎷 NEWS THIS MORNING New Orleans is the next immigration target: Federal agents have
Richard Gere is more than just an executive producer by name on “Wisdom of Happiness,” a documentary about his longtime friend the Dalai Lama. “I’ve never worked this hard to get a film that I’ve been associated with to be seen in the world,” Gere, who first met the Dalai Lama
