See Jimmy Buffett’s Band Reminisce About Drinking More Than Led Zep, the Stones

A new doc, Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers , pays tribute to Margaritaville's first citizens

Ana Mendieta’s Injured Earth

Although many of her earthworks have been erased by time, the late Cuban-American artist’s interventions attest to her continued presence, etched into the land.

Remembering Beatriz González, Arnulf Rainer, and Franco Vaccari

This week, we honor a painter of Colombian national memory, a founder of Art Informel, and an Italian conceptual photographer.

Rocks and rolls: The computational infrastructure of earthquakes and physics of planetary science

Sometimes to truly study something up close, you have to take a step back. That's what Andrea Donnellan does. An expert in Earth sciences and seismology, she gets much of her data from a bird's-eye view, studying the planet's surface from the air and space, using the data to

Venezuela's acting president vows to continue releasing prisoners detained under Maduro

Delcy Rodríguez served as Maduro's vice president since 2018, running Venezuela's feared intelligence service and managing its crucial oil industry.

AI sheds light on hard-to-study ocean currents

The Indonesian Throughflow carries both warm water and fresh water from the Pacific into the Indian Ocean. As the only low-latitude current that connects the two bodies of water, it plays a key role in ocean circulation and sea surface temperature worldwide.

Why people believe misinformation even when they're told the facts

When you spot false or misleading information online, or in a family group chat, how do you respond? For many people, their first impulse is to fact-check—reply with statistics, make a debunking post on social media or point people toward trustworthy sources.

‘F1′ Cinematographer Claudio Miranda on Creating Tension Through Framing and Why Las Vegas’ Neon Signs Were Challenging

While Joseph Kosinski was working on “Top Gun: Maverick,” he was already thinking about his next movie, “F1,” a high-adrenaline action film set in the world of Formula 1 racing. So, he called on his go-to cinematographer Claudio Miranda, who was also working on “Top Gun:

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Karl Urban Are Pirates With Violent Pasts in ‘The Bluff’ Trailer

Joe and Anthony Russo serve as producers for the action film that launches on Prime Video next month.

Matthew McConaughey Trademarks ‘Alright, Alright, Alright!’ and Other IP as Legal Protections Against ‘AI Misuse’

Matthew McConaughey’s lawyers want you to know that using AI to replicate the actor’s famous catchphrase is not “alright, alright, alright.” Attorneys for entertainment law firm Yorn Levine representing McConaughey have secured eight trademarks from the U.S. Patent and

Bis-pseudoindoxyls: A new class of single benzene-based fluorophores for bioimaging applications

Fluorophores are chemical compounds or molecules that absorb light energy at one wavelength and re-emit it as light at a longer, lower-energy wavelength, acting as glowing tags or markers. The absorption process is known as excitation, and the re-emission is visible as

CRISPR–Cas3 genome-editing system holds therapeutic potential

Genetic disorders occur due to alterations in the primary genetic material—deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)—of an organism.

After closing Hypixel Studios with nothing to show for 6 years of development, Riot congratulates the resurrected Hytale for its early access launch

A little awkward maybe, but it's a classy move.

Bulk inorganic crystals grown from water emit 'handed' light

Researchers at Kumamoto University have discovered that a purely inorganic crystal grown from water solution can emit circularly polarized light, a special form of light whose "handedness" distinguishes left from right.

Rick and Morty showrunner reveals his new dystopian sci-fi show

Set in the year 2127, Odd Jobs tells the story of a group of gig-economy workers taking on bizarre and deadly tasks.

The ‘World’s Smartest Pokédex’ Is Something Straight Out Of Your Childhood Dreams

BigRig Creates and Mr. Volt are the latest to create a working Pokédex, but they took it a step further than most The post The ‘World’s Smartest Pokédex’ Is Something Straight Out Of Your Childhood Dreams appeared first on Kotaku .

UK police admit 'mistakes' over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

UK police on Wednesday admitted "mistakes" over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Europa League football match against Aston Villa in Birmingham, as calls mounted for the under-fire local chief constable to be sacked. West Midlands Police and its chief constable

Iran's Khamenei: ruthless revolutionary facing biggest test

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, a pillar of its theocratic system since the inception of the Islamic revolution, has seen off a succession of crises throughout his rule with a mixture of repression and strategic manoeuvring but now could be facing his biggest challenge.

The US military has a long history in Greenland, from WWII mining to a nuclear-powered Army base built into ice

President Donald Trump's insistence that the U.S. will acquire Greenland "whether they like it or not" is just the latest chapter in a co-dependent and often complicated relationship between America and the Arctic's largest island—one that stretches back more than a century.

Is the EU still relevant in a world without rules? MEPs debate in The Ring

Is the EU still relevant in a world where power increasingly overrides international law? That is the question posed in this edition of The Ring, Euronews’ weekly debating show that sees two MEPs face off on some of the most pressing issues of our time.

Trump admin reportedly slashes billions in grants for mental health, addiction

The Trump administration reportedly sent out notices late on Tuesday announcing they were cutting hundreds of grants funding mental health and addiction services. NPR reported Wednesday that several programs were informed late on Tuesday that their federal funding through the

Amid Iran’s blackout, videos show lethal violence across the country

A Washington Post review of videos from Iran posted online of recent protests illustrates how widely violence has spread.

J. Cole Previews New Album ‘The Fall-Off’ With Introspective Teaser

The rapper’s seventh studio album is scheduled to arrive on Feb. 6, a date that corresponds with a local nickname for his hometown, Fayetteville, North Carolina

How to get light, medium, and heavy hide in Hytale

Light, medium, and heavy hides are used to make leather in Hytale. Find out where to get each hide, so you can craft armor.

Tesla's self-driving feature switching to subscription only

For Musk to earn additional shares under his pay package, the company needs a certain number of subscriptions.

Absurd Scenarios Stretch Across Paco Pomet’s Uncanny Canvases

A sense of nostalgia is greeted by surreal scenarios. 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 Absurd Scenarios Stretch Across Paco Pomet’s Uncanny Canvases

Researchers film foraging strategy of wood mice choosing between healthy and moth-damaged chestnuts

A mouse scurries up to six chestnuts. Three look healthy. Three have exit holes where moth larvae ate the insides before they left. What does the mouse do?

Atomic-level surface control boosts brightness of eco-friendly nanosemiconductors by 18-fold

Light-emitting semiconductors are used throughout everyday life in TVs, smartphones, and lighting. However, many technical barriers remain in developing environmentally friendly semiconductor materials.

Climate engineering would alter the oceans, reshaping marine life. Our new study examines each method's risks

Climate change is already fueling dangerous heat waves, raising sea levels and transforming the oceans. Even if countries meet their pledges to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that are driving climate change, global warming will exceed what many ecosystems can safely handle.

7 in 10 say US should not take military action over deadly Iran protest crackdown: Survey

An overwhelming majority of Americans say they do not back U.S. military intervention in Iran amid its crackdown on antigovernment protesters, according to new polling from Quinnipiac University released Wednesday. The poll found that 7 in 10 respondents believe the U.S. should

State Department pauses visa processing from 75 countries

The State Department announced on Wednesday that it is pausing the processing of visas from dozens of countries as it seeks to screen out immigrants who will rely on welfare programs. “The State Department will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries whose migrants

With tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via Russia

The two Middle Eastern countries exchanged messages through a Russian intermediary saying they would not preemptively attack each other.

House tees up final vote on bills to fund financial services and national security

The House on Wednesday advanced a two-bill package to fund large parts of the government, teeing up a final vote later in the day. The lower chamber voted 213-210 on the rule governing the spending package, which sets up debate and a vote on final passage. The legislation

Timothy Busfield Accused of Groping 16-Year-Old Actress as Prosecutors Seek to Keep Him in Jail

Prosecutors have disclosed an additional allegation of sexual misconduct against actor Timothy Busfield as they seek to keep him in jail pending a trial on child sex abuse charges. Busfield is accused of groping a 16-year-old girl who was auditioning for a role at the B Street

One Of These Games Is From 2012 And The Other Is From 2026

Meltdown from Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 definitely looks different in Black Ops 7 , but does it look worse? The post One Of These Games Is From 2012 And The Other Is From 2026 appeared first on Kotaku .

RFK Jr.: Trump 'eats really bad food' but has 'constitution of a deity'

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says President Trump has the least healthy eating habits of anyone in his administration but praised the commander in chief for what he described as his remarkable stamina nonetheless. In an interview released Tuesday on

Human–wildlife conflict in Zimbabwe is a crisis: Who is in danger, where, and why?

In the fishing villages along Lake Kariba in northern Zimbabwe, near the border with Zambia, everyday routines that should be ordinary—like collecting water, walking to the fields or casting a fishing net—now carry a quiet, ever-present fear. A new national analysis shows that

The Quest for the Perfect Lip-Synching Robot

Their mouths may move convincingly, but they’re far from lifelike—for now The post The Quest for the Perfect Lip-Synching Robot appeared first on Nautilus .

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Nick Reiner’s Ex-Lawyer Says ‘Something Happened’ That Forced Him to Step Down

Alan Jackson, the attorney, says he’s still bound by client confidentiality

Jamelle Bouie: “The American public, then, is left not with a president...

Jamelle Bouie : “The American public, then, is left not with a president but with a man who imagines himself master and behaves like a tyrant. A man whose agents brutalize ordinary citizens and then defame them in the wake of their deaths…”

Grow as an Artist Without Pressing Pause: SVA’s Online MFA Art Practice

Interdisciplinary, online, and connected to New York’s art ecosystem. Applications are due on January 15.

US military intervention could have ‘decisive effect’ on dynamics inside Iran, says John Bolton

John Bolton, a former national security advisor to President Trump, says he believes the US will opt for 'targeted strikes' on Iran as the region braces for a militarily intervention. Trump teased American 'help is on its way.'

Ancient teeth are treasure troves of data on Iron Age lifestyles

Teeth provide a wealth of information about the lives of Iron Age Italians, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS One by Roberto Germano of Sapienza University of Rome, Italy and colleagues.

Avocadoes may become easier to grow in India—but not if global emissions remain high

A new study suggests that with low to moderate levels of global greenhouse emissions in coming decades, more of India could become suitable for growing avocadoes. However, with high enough emissions, growing zones could shrink and destabilize by 2070.

Trump’s imperial overreach is a clear and present danger to the US

President Trump is leading the US into a dangerous trap of military intervention at the expense of the economy, as evidenced by his aggressive foreign policy, and neglect of domestic needs.

Gracie Abrams to Make Acting Debut in ‘Babygirl’ Director Halina Reijn’s New A24 Movie

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams is set to make her acting debut in “Babygirl” director Halina Reijn’s latest movie for A24. Reijn will write and direct the project, titled “Please,” with Abrams starring. Plot details for the film remain under wraps. David

Gracie Abrams to Make Acting Debut in A24 Movie From ‘Babygirl’ Director Halina Reijn

The singer-songwriter is also gearing up to release an album, telling THR recently, “It’s definitely my favorite music I’ve ever made.”

Noah Kahan Covers Radiohead, MJ Lenderman, Sufjan Stevens, & More At Out Of The Blue Festival

Every January, the popular Vermont singer-songwriter Noah Kahan headlines and curates his Out Of The Blue resort festival in Riviera Cancún — one extremely elaborate way to cope with stick season. This year's fest went down last weekend at Moon Palace Resort, with co-headliners

Hawley changes stance on war powers resolution after Trump backlash

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is shifting his position and says he will now vote with Senate Republican leaders to defeat a resolution that aims to block President Trump from using military force against Venezuela. Hawley, who backed advancing the measure last week, said he had