Ayoung Kim Is Stargazing in a Digital World

Her exhibition at MoMA PS1 synthesizes live-action footage, video game engines, and generative AI to create an interlocking series of speculative narratives

The Amateur Archaeologist Who Found the Wrong Troy

Heinrich Schliemann was a thousand years off the mark—but he did still make meaningful discoveries The post The Amateur Archaeologist Who Found the Wrong Troy appeared first on Nautilus .

Thune outlines three pieces of possible health care deal

Protection gap for migratory freshwater fishes found in Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals

Many migratory species such as birds, bats, whales, and fish cross national borders to complete their lifecycle and need internationally coordinated action to protect them. The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) is an environmental treaty

Book Excerpt: Designing the User Experience of Game Development Tools

'This book is the ultimate guide to improving the user experience of game development tools.'

UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed

The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine's allies in Paris.

Paris under blanket of snow as temperatures drop below zero

Severe winter weather disrupted transport across Britain, France and the Netherlands on Monday, forcing road closures, flight and train cancellations as heavy snow and ice hit parts of northwestern Europe.

Teen killed after bus hits ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM, Jan 6 (Reuters) - A mass ultra-Orthodox Jewish rally against military conscription turned deadly in Jerusalem on Tuesday, when a teenage boy was crushed and killed after a man driving a bus hit the crowd. The Israeli police said they detained the driver and are

Schedule 1 developer TVGS is 'an actual game studio' now, with an office, desks, and a new guy named Rob: 'By the end of the year, there will likely be 4 people working on Schedule 1'

Life is good.

Catalyst behavior that could cut emissions and stabilize supply of everyday materials revealed

A Rice University-led team has unveiled how tiny molecular structures on industrial catalysts behave during the manufacture of vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), a core ingredient in adhesives, paints, coatings, packaging, textiles and many other products people use every day.

Syria, Israel to set up joint cell under US on de-escalation

Syria's new government and Israel will set up a joint group under US supervision to share intelligence and seek military de-escalation on the ground, they announced Tuesday after talks. The Syrian foreign minister traveled to Paris in his country's first known meeting in months

BBC looks into the relationship between Cuba and Venezuela

The BBC's Cuba correspondent, Will Grant, explains what's the nature of the relationship between Venezuela and Cuba.

Greenland feels tremors after Trump's shocking move in Venezuela

President Trump’s threats against Greenland are taking on a newfound resonance in the wake of the U.S. operation to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. president has frequently mused about taking over the semiautonomous Danish territory — which is rich with

Attention Hollywood: Miley Cyrus Wants to Act Again

The superstar singer pitches herself to filmmakers, responds to the ‘Heated Rivalry’ phenomenon and offers and message of hope to those still recovering from L.A.’s wildfires one year later.

Venezuela could be sitting on a big Bitcoin stash, experts say. Here's what could happen next

Although it's hard to say how much bitcoin could be held by Venezuela, it's likely the regime has amassed considerable holdings of the token, experts said.

How Yunus’s interim government began repairing Bangladesh’s banks

When Bangladesh’s interim government under economist Muhammad Yunus took office after the collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s long-entrenched regime, it inherited a banking sector on the verge of systemic failure. By mid-2024, officially reported non-performing loans had exceeded 1.7

“Norman Rockwell was antifa”, says Daisy Rockwell, Norman’s granddaughter. “So you’ll understand...

“Norman Rockwell was antifa” , says Daisy Rockwell, Norman’s granddaughter. “So you’ll understand her indignation when President Trump began hijacking her grandfather’s legacy to promote what she considers modern-day fascism.”

Thune dismisses prospect of military seizure of Greenland

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Tuesday dismissed the prospect of deploying the military to seize mineral-rich Greenland, even though top White House adviser Stephen Miller declared the ice-covered territory should rightfully belong to the U.S. “I think that’s

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ to Decrease Music Performances to a ‘Variable’ Number Per Week

In a move that reflects the downsizing of late-night TV, ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will be decreasing its music performances in the coming weeks, a source confirms to Variety. The news was first reported late Monday by the Hollywood Reporter, which cited sources saying music

AI river forecasts may be accurate, but based on flawed logic

Artificial intelligence is changing how we predict river flow—but a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia shows that these models often get the right answers for the wrong reasons.

Beloved Curator Kathleen Goncharov Dies at 73

Her decorated 40-year career included serving as a US Commissioner for the 50th Venice Biennale.

'Significant progress' made in Russia-Ukraine peace talks: Witkoff

White House special envoy Steve Witkoff said Tuesday that the Trump administration has made “significant progress" in peace talks with Russia and Ukraine. “We have made significant progress on several critical workstreams, including our bilateral security guarantee framework

Amazon Prime free PC games for January 2026 announced

Amazon Prime members can download and stream over 20 games this month with their subscription.

New census of sun's neighbors reveals best potential real estate for life

A new study led by a Georgia State University astronomy graduate student is a major step forward in the search for stars that could host Earth-like planets that may prove to be good havens for life to develop. Sebastián Carrazco-Gaxiola shared the results at the January 2026

Advanced quantum detectors are reinventing the search for dark matter

When it comes to understanding the universe, what we know is only a sliver of the whole picture.

France and UK confirm boots on the ground after ceasefire in Ukraine

The security guarantees for Ukraine envisioned by the "Coalition of the Willing" and the United States include a high-tech mechanism to monitor a ceasefire, a multinational force led by France and the UK, and a legally binding obligation to assist Kyiv in case of a future

Walz says he won't resign amid scandal, slams Trump

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) vowed that he would not resign from his position as the North Star State’s top executive amid a fraud scandal that’s embroiled the state, and he attacked President Trump for promoting a social media conspiracy around Walz and the late Melissa

Bird-friendly tourism: A conversation between biodiversity conservation and rural development

A study published in Avian Research demonstrates that the Hide-in-Bird Pond (HIBP) model, a community-based, grassroots avitourism initiative in which local communities establish artificial ponds and feeding stations to attract avian species for non-invasive observation and

Mass spec innovation uses 'bin' sorting to detect overlooked molecules

Weight says a lot. In the kitchen, it could mean cooking with too little or too much of an ingredient. For scientists, a molecule's weight can help determine its makeup. This, in turn, can shed light on whether a potential drug is acting on the body or not working at all.

Transcript: Trump Will Invade Another Country Unless We Stop Him

This is a lightly edited transcript of the January 5 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon: Welcome everybody. This is Perry Bacon. And this is The New Republic show Right Now . I’m

'It seems unjust to me' - Views on Maduro's seizure from Caracas

BBC Mundo has spoken to Venezuelans in the country's capital about the latest US military operation.

How a persistent chemical enters our surface waters: Modeling TFA formation and distribution in the atmosphere

PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are not called "forever chemicals" for nothing. These fluorine-containing organic molecules are difficult to break down and are likely to remain in the environment for decades or even centuries, where they can accumulate in

Oct. 7 Hostages Reveal the Music That Helped Them Hold On

From Frank Sinatra to Avenged Sevenfold, songs brought refuge, connection, and sanity to their time in captivity

Taliban assassination in Iran shows a new geography of repression

On December 24 in Tehran, an unknown assailant killed General Ikramuddin Saree, a former senior police commander of Afghanistan’s republican government and a prominent figure in the National Resistance Front (Jabha-ye Moqawemat-e Milli). Saree, who had sought refuge in Iran

Trump floats reimbursing US oil companies to rebuild Venezuela’s energy industry

Trump told NBC News that he thinks American firms could get Venezuela’s oil fields “up and running” within 18 months.

Small group of Proud Boys protesters march to the Capitol on Jan. 6 anniversary

A small group of Proud Boys protesters marched to the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the building. The group convened by the Ellipse midday Tuesday, later making their way to the west Capitol grounds, The Hill’s partner network

Americans generally like wolves, except when we're reminded of our politics

Management of gray wolves (Canis lupus) has a reputation for being one of the most contentious conservation issues in the United States. The topic often conjures stark images of supporters versus opponents: celebratory wolf reintroductions to Yellowstone National Park and

MTV Simulator Features 25,000+ Music Videos And Is Very Cool

If you long for the days when music wasn't filtered by an algorithm and featured cool videos, this website is for you The post MTV Simulator Features 25,000+ Music Videos And Is Very Cool appeared first on Kotaku .

Magic just revealed its Lorwyn Eclipsed precon decklists, and they're both shockingly powerful

Wizards of the Coast fully revealed the decklists for Dance of the Elements and Blight Curse, with two unique but overpowered playstyles.

2M Epstein documents under review: DOJ

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reviewing over 2 million documents potentially related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's legal cases, according to a Monday court filing. The update from Attorney General Pam Bondi and her deputy, Todd Blanche, come as Democrats and

At least 24 Venezuelan security officers killed in US operation to seize Maduro, Caracas says

The death toll for Venezuelan security officials comes after Cuba’s government on Sunday announced that 32 Cuban military and police officers working in Venezuela had also been killed.

Marine regression emerges as key driver of Late Paleozoic Ice Age in high-resolution model

Earth system box models are essential tools for reconstructing long-term climatic and environmental evolution and uncovering Earth system mechanisms. To overcome the spatiotemporal resolution limitations of current deep-time models, a research team has developed CESM-SCION, a

New York City Ballet Art Series Presents Thibaut Grevet

The French director and photographer’s work will be on view at three special performances in January and February.

‘Stranger Things 5’ Becomes Netflix’s No. 9 Most Popular English-Language Series of All Time With 105.7 Million Views So Far

Season 5 of “Stranger Things” joined Netflix’s list of its most popular English-language TV titles of all time immediately after becoming eligible with the release of the series finale on New Year’s Eve. As a whole, the season has reached 105.7 million views so far. Netflix

Kristen Stewart Teases Jesse Eisenberg for Watching Her Movie on a Laptop as They Break Down How Directing Changes Their Acting: ‘I Get Mad at People Now for Cutting’

“I swear to God. I’m going to kill myself,” Kristen Stewart says, ribbing her longtime friend Jesse Eisenberg for watching her directorial debut, “The Chronology of Water,” on his laptop. The “Twilight” star, who earned an Oscar nomination for portraying Princess Diana in

Doctors' visits for flu-like illness at highest rate on record since 1997

Activity during the current flu season is growing to severe levels, with the percentage of doctors' visits for flu-like illnesses reaching the highest level on record, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the

Maduro kidnapped, but former Honduran president pardoned? Hypocrisy.

If you’re confused by the White House’s message on drugs right now, you’re not alone — because the logic simply doesn’t add up.

Mia Goth Calls Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ “One of the Greatest Experiences of My Life”

The Hollywood Reporter caught up with the ‘Frankenstein’ star in Palm Springs, where she opened up (briefly) on working with Nolan and loving Shawn Levy’s energy on ‘Star Wars: Starfighter.’