We'll get a new Silent Hill game every year, Konami says
Konami producer Motoi Okamoto says the horror game series is "back on track" and wants Silent Hill to be a constant in media from now on
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All the anime news you've missed during the holidays
One-Punch Man season 3, Ruri Dragon, and Science Saru's new anime and the other big anime news from the Christmas break.
Video: Fly through Webb's cosmic vistas
On the launch anniversary of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, ESA presents a unique compilation of zooms into stunning cosmic views.
Dual-color fluorescent sensor detects trace water in real time with high sensitivity
A research team led by Professor Jiang Changlong at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has developed a highly sensitive, real-time sensor for detecting trace water, addressing key challenges in modern industrial quality control and
What did Henry find in the briefcase he opens in Stranger Things season 5? The answer isn't in the show
A misadventure turned Henry Creel's into a monster. Here's how the Stranger Things play explains a season 5 mystery.
Operations Security (OPSEC) Trainings: 2025 in Review
It's no secret that digital surveillance and other tech-enabled oppressions are acute dangers for liberation movement workers. The rising tides of tech-fueled authoritarianism and hyper-surveillance are universal themes across the various threat models we consider. EFF's
EFF in the Press: 2025 in Review
EFF’s attorneys, activists, and technologists don’t just do the hard, endless work of defending our digital civil liberties — they also spend a lot of time and effort explaining that work to the public via media interviews. EFF had thousands of media mentions in 2025, from
Drone as First Responder Programs: 2025 in Review
Drone as first responder (DFR) adoption really took off in 2025. Though the concept has been around since 2018, this year saw more normalization of the technology, its integration into more real-time crime center structures, and the implementation of automated deployment of
The Movie Theater Comeback That Wasn’t: Why 2025 Was Such a Dud for Struggling Cinemas
Some comeback! The past 12 months were supposed to turn things around for struggling cinemas. But instead of heralding a dramatic return to moviegoing, 2025 is running neck-and-neck with the middling 2024 box office, and will fall far short of the $9 billion in domestic ticket
Tehran shopkeepers shut stores over economic conditions
Some shopkeepers in Tehran shut their stores for the second day in a row Monday in protest against economic hardships and sharp swings in Iran's embattled currency, media reports said. The rial has hit new lows on the unofficial market, with the US dollar trading at around 1.42
Are we the Martians? The intriguing idea that life on Earth began on the red planet
How did life begin on Earth? While scientists have theories, they don't yet fully understand the precise chemical steps that led to biology, or when the first primitive life forms appeared.
Rainbow Six Siege hackers pull a Robin Hood, give out millions in credits
Some R6 fans tried buying the entire storefront before Ubisoft pulled the servers down and rolled back the transactions after an unprecedented hack
Exclusive: Price distortions in EU energy market must end, Portuguese minister tells Euronews
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Portugal's Energy and Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho said ensuring a level playing field among member states will be "essential" to lowering electricity prices across the bloc in 2026.
Can you 'live long and prosper' by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that 'highly illogical?'
It might seem worlds away from the Earth we know. But can "Star Trek" teach us anything about the economics of our own society?
New materials, old physics—the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm
As the weather grows cold this winter, you may be one of the many Americans pulling their winter jackets out of the closet. Not only can this extra layer keep you warm on a chilly day, but modern winter jackets are also a testament to centuries-old physics and cutting-edge
Why do cricket balls have to be so hard?
The game of cricket is believed to have originated in rural England sometime in the 16th or 17th century.
Twisted light-matter systems unlock unusual topological phenomena
Properties that remain unchanged when materials are stretched or bent, which are broadly referred to as topological properties, can contribute to the emergence of unusual physical effects in specific systems.
Lavrov threatens Ukraine after alleged drone attack on Putin's residence
Russia's foreign minister said Moscow's negotiating position would change following alleged strikes on Putin's Novgorod region residence overnight on Monday. Zelenskyy dismissed the claim as an effort by the Kremlin to derail progress with Washington.
With every extinction, we lose not just a species but a treasure trove of knowledge
The millions of species humans share the world with are valuable in their own right. When one species is lost, it has a ripple effect throughout the ecosystems it existed within.
Sony Is Offloading Its Soundbar With a Bass Reflex Speaker at Its Lowest Price as Clearance Extends Beyond Headphones
Getting this quality soundbar for under $100 spells out a major bargain. The post Sony Is Offloading Its Soundbar With a Bass Reflex Speaker at Its Lowest Price as Clearance Extends Beyond Headphones appeared first on Kotaku .
Trump says US hit facility in Venezuela 'very hard'
President Trump said during a recent radio interview that the U.S. “knocked out” a “big” facility in Venezuela, as the administration continues to turn up the pressure against President Nicolás Maduro. Asked about Venezuela during a Friday appearance on the "Cats & Cosby" show
How A MrBeast Event Descended Into Misery And Transphobia
The Minecraft -based video pitched men against women, and was very poorly organized The post How A MrBeast Event Descended Into Misery And Transphobia appeared first on Kotaku .
30 years ago, 12 Monkeys warned us about global pandemics and information overload
Terry Gilliam's sci-fi classic is less about its apocalyptic virus than our state of mind.
Men embodying women in VR report strong emotional reactions to verbal harassment
Unfortunately, many women and girls know all too well what it means to be victims of verbal harassment. They are familiar with its emotional and psychological impact. What about men? What would they feel if they were in the place of harassed women?
New model showcases microbubble behavior in viscoelastic fluid under ultrasound forcing
Encapsulated microbubbles (EMBs), tiny gas-filled bubbles coated in lipid or protein shells, play a central role in biomedical ultrasound. When exposed to ultrasound waves, EMBs contract, resulting in oscillations that enhance image contrast or deliver drugs directly by
Before we build on the moon, we have to master the commute
Even most rocket scientists would rather avoid hard math when they don't have to do it. So when it comes to figuring out orbits in complex three-body systems, like those in cis-lunar space, which is between Earth and the moon, they'd rather someone else do the work for them.
I played 31 new cozy games this year, and my top 6 picks are all completely different
Sometimes you just have to try something new.
A year of putting veterans first
Under President Trump's leadership, the Department of Veterans Affairs has made significant improvements in customer service, reduced the backlog of veterans waiting for benefits, and expanded access to health care, while also eliminating wasteful spending and prioritizing the
2025 is the year I discovered I love charging docks, and it's all because of one surprisingly reasonably priced gaming mouse
8BitDo what others don't.
2025 has been the pinnacle of weird and interesting videogames, and for me, not a single one can define the year as a whole
A verifiable pick 'n' mix of cool videogames leaves me struggling to define 2025 by just one.
Sean Combs’ Sons Will Showcase Their ‘Voice’ in Own Documentary Series
Justin and Christian Combs are teaming up with the Zeus Network for a documentary series in 2026 to share "their personal story and lived experiences" regarding their father
Trump Admits He Hasn’t Gotten Putin to Agree to Anything
Russia has apparently not agreed to a ceasefire, according to Donald Trump. The U.S. president told reporters Sunday that Ukraine’s near-term peace prospects with Russia did not include an end to the violence. “Did [Russian President Vladimir] Putin agree to a ceasefire to
Music can affect your driving—but not always how you'd expect
For many of us, listening to music is simply part of the driving routine—as ordinary as wearing a seatbelt. We build playlists for road trips, pick songs to stay awake, and even turn the volume up when traffic gets stressful.
Best Music of 2025: Staff Picks
What were Rolling Stone staffers listening to this year? A little bit of everything, from artists big and small
NewJeans’ Agency ADOR Terminates Danielle, Plans Legal Action Against Her Family Member
The tense legal saga between South Korean record label ADOR and K-pop group NewJeans has been ongoing for over a year. Earlier this year, the group changed their name due to ongoing litigation. The latest development follows the court ruling from October 30 that NewJeans'
Trump Casually Reveals U.S. “Knocked Out” a Facility in Venezuela
President Trump is claiming to have successfully bombed a “big facility” in Venezuela in yet another act of aggression and sign of the administration’s interventionist goals in the region. “We just knocked out—I don’t know if you read or you saw—they have a big plant, or a big
China opposes recognition of Somaliland, affirms support for Somalia
BEIJING, Dec 29 - China opposes any attempt to split territories in Somalia, the foreign ministry in Beijing said on Monday, three days after Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent state.
Ancient microfossils reveal a moving North Pacific Ocean 5 million years ago
A research team led by scientists at Kumamoto University has discovered a new genus of microscopic crustaceans from northern Japan, offering rare insights into how ocean currents in the North Pacific shifted during a key period of Earth's climate history.
Turning structural failure into propulsion
Solar sails have some major advantages over traditional propulsion methods—most notably, they don't use any propellant. But, how exactly do they turn? In traditional sailing, a ship's captain can simply adjust the angle of the sail itself to catch the wind at a different angle.
