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Pompeii offers insights into ancient Roman building technology
Concrete was the foundation of the ancient Roman empire. It enabled Rome's storied architectural revolution as well as the construction of buildings, bridges, and aqueducts, many of which are still used some 2,000 years after their creation.
Chaotic 3D currents form multiple microplastic 'attractors' beneath the ocean surface, study finds
The ocean is saturated with microplastics. While we know the location of the great garbage patches, where plastic particles may accumulate below the ocean surface remains unknown. The vastness of the ocean means particle sampling data are sparse, but modeling how particles
‘Jurassic World: Chaos Theory’ and ‘Firebuds’ Among Velma Award Winners for LGBTQ Representation in Kids and Family Programming (EXCLUSIVE)
“Jurassic World: Chaos Theory,” “Firebuds,” and “Let’s Go Bananas” are among the winners of this year’s Velma Awards. The second annual awards honor LGBTQ representation in kids and family programming. “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory” takes home The Best Queer Break Up That’s
Fox Nation Teams With Zachary Levi for Docudrama ‘David: King of Israel’
Actor Zachary Levi will host “David: King of Israel,” a four part docudrama slated to debut on the Fox Nation streaming service in the first quarter of 2026, extending a growing library of content that tilts toward aficionados of faith and spirituality. The series will, in
Ego Nwodim Tapped to Host Film Independent Spirit Awards
Ego Nwodim, former “Saturday Night Live” cast member, will host the 41st annual Film Independent Spirit Awards. Nominations for the Spirit Awards were announced Dec. 3, with Ira Sachs’ “Peter Hujar’s Day” leading the film nominations. Netflix’s “Adolescence” and BBC’s “Mr
Are Republicans turning Uncle Sam into Uncle Sugar?
Republicans are proposing to hand out even more taxpayer dollars, with President Trump proposing a $2,000 dividend for eligible individuals. Republicans, who previously criticized the Democrats' American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for being fiscally irresponsible, are now
Allred says he dropped Senate bid after 'professional, friendly conversation' with Crockett
Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred (D) on Monday explained why he dropped his Senate bid after talking with Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), who later joined the race. Allred told CNN’s Dana Bash that after a “professional, friendly conversation” with Crockett, he’d chosen to
The 2025 Kottke Holiday Gift Guide
Since 2013, I’ve done a holiday gift guide that’s basically a curated roundup of stuff from the best gift guides I can find. I always do it a little bit differently from year to year, and last year I went with a simple list and it worked well. So I’m doing that again this year.
Is it safe to travel to Thailand and Cambodia as border clashes escalate?
In July, a five-day flare-up displaced more than 200,000 people, left 40 dead and affected flights and land routes.
PlayStation Store Leak Finally Confirms Leon Is In Resident Evil Requiem After Endless Speculation
The series star is back in the latest entry The post PlayStation Store Leak Finally Confirms Leon Is In Resident Evil Requiem After Endless Speculation appeared first on Kotaku .
Germany's Merz: Europe must become less dependent on United States
MAINZ, Germany Dec 9 - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday rejected a blistering attack on European democracies by the Trump administration, which issued a strategy paper last week declaring that the continent faced \"civilizational erasure\".
‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’: Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nick Offerman Unveil First Look, Release Date of Apple TV Series
The upcoming Apple TV series “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” has set its premiere date. The series will debut with its first three episodes on April 15, 2026, with new episodes dropping weekly thereafter through May 20. It is based on the Rufi Thorpe novel of the same name, with
Small root mutation could make crops fertilize themselves
Scientists discovered a small protein region that determines whether plants reject or welcome nitrogen-fixing bacteria. By tweaking only two amino acids, they converted a defensive receptor into one that supports symbiosis. Early success in barley hints that cereals may
EU's ‘Buy European’ strategy delayed by division among member states
A European plan to favour “made in Europe” products has been pushed back to 2026 by the Commission, with several member states insisting such a preference should be used only as a last resort.
U.S. imposes sanctions on network it accuses of fueling war in Sudan
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on actors it accused of fueling the war in Sudan, taking aim at what it said was a transnational network that recruits former Colombian military personnel and trains soldiers, including
Bethesda Still Beating Skyrim Like A Dead Horse With Switch 2 Version
14 years after launch, there's yet one more way to play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim The post Bethesda Still Beating Skyrim Like A Dead Horse With Switch 2 Version appeared first on Kotaku .
Anker Is Clearly Taking No Margin on Its Nano Power Bank as It Returns at Its Lowest Price for the Holidays
Staying powered on the go has never been easier. The post Anker Is Clearly Taking No Margin on Its Nano Power Bank as It Returns at Its Lowest Price for the Holidays appeared first on Kotaku .
Here are the top 20 most wishlisted games on Steam as we charge headfirst into 2026
It's time to turn the page for PC gaming.
Judge seeks whistleblower testimony in detainee flights case
A federal judge has asked for testimony from a Justice Department whistleblower who alleged leadership appeared to lie to the court when they said they were unaware of pending flights that sent more than 100 men to a Salvadoran mega prison. The inquiry comes as U.S. District
This SIM-card-sized 2 TB SSD hits 3.5 GB/s and has full NVMe functionality, but it's arriving just in time for the memory apocalypse
PCIe 4.0 support in a sort-of SIM card.
Salah trains in Liverpool as Saudis plan winter transfer move
Mohamed Salah reported for Liverpool training on Tuesday as doubts grow about the star's future at the Premier League champions with Saudi clubs intent on making a move for the striker in the winter transfer window. The 33-year-old Egypt forward was left out of Liverpool's
Trump criticises 'decaying' European countries and 'weak' leaders
The US president says European countries have failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine's war with Russia.
How renewable energy advocates can win the messaging war
If we don’t own this story, fossil fuel lobbyists will.
How to reach the Far Fields secret areas in Hollow Knight: Silksong
Far Fields is home to many secret areas in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Here's where to find them and how to reach them.
Mavericks Frontman Raul Malo Dies at 60
Raul Malo, whose rich voice was the defining train of the Mavericks, the fittingly named group who brought Latin flavor and lively rock vibe to country music in the 1990s, died on Monday, the band announced on social media. No cause of death was cited, but he announced back in
Anguished Sri Lankans queue for care after deadly cyclone
The disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah has affected more than two million people.
Cooperative intermolecular interactions regulate supramolecular polymer assembly
Supramolecular chemistry involves the study of self-assembly of discrete molecules that are used to build large functional structures. Often, these molecules are allowed to self-assemble into one-dimensional polymeric structures (supramolecular polymers or SPs) in a suitable
Draag Announce New EP Miracle Drug: Hear The Title Track
Last year, Draag released the memorable Actually, the quiet is nice EP. The dreamy LA band is back today to announce another EP, this time called Miracle Drug. The title track is out now, and it’s an awesome mix of shoegaze and screamo that’ll leave you speechless. About the
Vijay Sethupathi, Nivin Pauly Lead JioHotstar Southern Slate as Leading Indian Streamer Reveals $445 Million Content Investment
Indian streaming giant JioHotstar has committed INR4,000 crore ($445 million) to South India’s creative economy over the next five years, the platform revealed at a star-studded event in Chennai attended by Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and South cinema
China to restrict access to Nvidia’s advanced H200 chips — as Trump looks to lift export curbs: report
Chinese regulators are discussing ways to allow only limited access to the chips as it encourages domestic production, according to a report.
Female Galápagos seabirds have flings—and males seem OK with it
Perched on a plastic chair overlooking a colony of Nazca boobies in the Galápagos Islands, researcher David Anderson carefully studied the seabirds.
