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‘Stuart Saves the Universe’ Producers on Pulling Off Such a Crazy ‘Big Bang Theory’ Spinoff After ‘No One Really Liked the Idea’
As his megahit CBS sitcom “The Big Bang Theory” prepared to end its run, Chuck Lorre came up with a wild pitch for a spinoff. Not “Young Sheldon” — that prequel was already, on the air and doing gangbusters. No, Lorre had something even more fantastical in mind. “I had a
5 Memes From Nolan’s The Odyssey That Everyone Already Loves
‘Somebody get these beggars out of here!’ - Robert Pattison channeling his inner bigoted boomer
Paramount wins EU greenlight for $110B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
The European Commission said the approval was conditional “upon full compliance with the commitments offered by Paramount."
Crowd reactions influence whether people receive controversial political messages positively or negatively
Positive crowd reactions like applause and laughter can make controversial political messages more acceptable to viewers, according to new research by psychologist Dr. Carl Senior at Aston University. The research suggests that how broadcasters and content creators use
Beyond the Myth of Chico da Silva
Presenting da Silva with Amazonian artists of different generations undermines the Western notion of the artist as an isolated genius.
AI and quantum chemistry combine to identify efficient blue OLED materials
Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) have become a standard in modern devices with incredible contrast and sleek designs. While initially an expensive luxury, OLEDs are gradually becoming more financially accessible as the technology improves. Now, researchers at the Institute
Nexstar Accused of Violating Injunction by Appointing Tegna Board
A coalition of 13 attorneys general joined with DirecTV on Wednesday in accusing Nexstar of violating an injunction by appointing the members of Tegna’s board. The two TV station groups were ordered in April to halt their integration and to maintain independent operations
Democratic socialist leads Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial field: Poll
A new poll has Democratic socialist Francesca Hong leading the field in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, although a plurality of respondents were undecided. The poll, conducted by Marquette Law School from July 8-16, found that 26 percent of 430 registered
Tesla’s revenues are bouncing back after a dismal two years
After a dismal two years of weakening demand, falling sales, and damage to its brand by Elon Musk's political activities, Tesla's road to recovery continues apace. On the heels of an impressive delivery report, the company released its earnings for the second quarter of 2026 -
Did Trump Officials Rig High School Contest Against Sikh Finalist?
The Presidential 1776 Award competition was set up by the Trump administration to honor the U.S.’s 250th birthday with a civics contest for high school students. But the family of Aangad Singh, 15, believes he may have been kept out of the competition’s final because of his
Mavis Tire to acquire iconic auto-service chain Pep Boys in $700M deal
The deal will expand Mavis' presence in new and existing markets, particularly in the western US, where Pep Boys has a significant presence, and will increase Mavis' network to over 4,400 service centers around the US and Canada.
NASA’s Isaacman isn’t asking the GOP for more money
NASA wants to return to the moon and go even further, but the new agency head said he’s got the cash to get there.
Trump administration to shift R&D funding from academia to individual scientists
The Trump administration announced it plans to shift some of the $200 billion in annual funding for research and development away from academic institutions to focus on individual scientists. In a memo released Tuesday, Michael Kratisos, the director of the White House Office
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in talks to join bid for 30% stake in Liverpool FC: report
The consortium Bezos is looking at is led by Amit Bhatia, the former co-owner of Queens Park Rangers, and has already made a provisional offer of £1.35 billion, or roughly $1.8 billion, to buy a stake from Fenway Sports Group, according to the Guardian.
‘Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston’: A Rare Doc That Could Actually Attract a Young Audience
In 2024, “Loki” star Tom Hiddleston reunited with the film’s executive producer Kevin R. Wright to create a documentary that wasn’t about a salacious murder, a cult or Hiddleston’s acting career. Instead, the duo set out to make a doc about Pompeii and the attempts of three
Charli XCX – “If You Take Away The Music, Then What Has She Got?”
Only two days until Music, Fashion, Film , but Charli XCX isn't done with the rollout. We got the latest single " Camera " on Tuesday (July 21), but she still has B-sides in store. Previous B-sides are " I Keep Thinking About You Every Single Day And Night " and " Playboy Bunny
YouTube Ad Sales Keep Growing at Healthy Clip, Rising 13% to $11 Billion in Q2
Video giant YouTube, one of the world’s biggest entertainment businesses, continues to turn in double-digit increases in ad revenue. YouTube posted ad sales of $11.06 billion for the second quarter of 2026, up 12.6% year over year. The results exceeded Wall Street analysts
Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters need to steal Fallout 4's best feature
The way Fallout 4 treats power armor is far superior to its predecessors, and the upcoming remasters should retrofit the mechanic.
Why river management is so crucial to protecting one of world's most important wetlands
A major new study led by Swansea University has shown that upstream river management, rather than local rainfall, is the primary driver of one of the world's most important wetlands. According to the research published in Scientific Reports, which analyzed more than two decades
Creating the largest-ever database on floating ocean plastic using smart cameras
The first five years (2019–2024) of operations of The Ocean Cleanup's Automated Debris Imaging System (ADIS) have been reviewed, and the findings have been published in Environmental Research Communications. In addition to reviewing the technology's performance, the study
What do America’s earliest restaurant menus teach us...
What do America’s earliest restaurant menus teach us about America? “A menu describes what a restaurant serves — but a menu also describes who is being served. They reflect the class, gender, political, technological, and environmental shifts of history.”
Debra Broz’s Kitschy ‘Superorganisms’ Are Both Familiar and Strange
The Seattle-based artist's quirky sculptures are made from from found figurines. 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 Debra Broz’s Kitschy
Congo's Ebola outbreak kills more than 1,000 people
The World Health Organization has said that the true scale of the outbreak could be two to four times larger than official figures indicate.
D4vd’s Tesla Was Filled With Air Fresheners When Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Body Was Discovered
The Febreze and Purell products were found in the center console, back seats, and trunk, an LAPD investigator testified on the second day of the singer's preliminary hearing
Trump gifts Saudi Arabia a nuclear deal and Turkey F-35 jets, as a sidelined Netanyahu is left to watch
Against the backdrop of an anticipated agreement between Washington and Riyadh, Netanyahu still hopes to sway the U.S. into returning to a joint military campaign in Iran, but must understand Trump will no longer give Israel gifts the size of Obama's $38 billion 2016 security
Ridley Scott, Hugh Jackman’s ‘Treasure Island’ Setting Sail to Sony
The studio is in talks to acquire the package.
Report details hiker's last moments before apparent fatal bear attack in Glacier National Park
The Florida man's death was the first fatal bear attack in the park in nearly 30 years.
NASA's Psyche probe snaps new Mars photos on its way to asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft has snapped a new set of Mars photos.
Democrat-backed candidate flips Chandler mayor’s office in Arizona
The City of Chandler in Arizona voted in their first mayoral election in eight years to elect independent candidate Matt Orlando in the race, flipping the seat. The nonpartisan race was between Councilmember Orlando and Arizona House legislator Jeff Weninger, with Orlando
EU gives conditional green light to Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery deal
Paramount's bid still faces hurdles across the Atlantic after a federal judge in California ordered the companies to temporarily pause their merger this week.
‘Disney Worldbuilders’ Documentary by Leslie Iwerks, Featuring James Cameron, Kevin Feige and Jon Favreau, Set to Premiere on Disney+
“Disney Worldbuilders,” a new documentary by Leslie Iwerks — granddaughter of Disney Legend Ub Iwerks, who co-created Mickey Mouse alongside Walt Disney, is set to premiere on Disney+ next month. “Disney Worldbuilders” goes behind-the-scenes of how movies and franchises such as
Top Democrat erupts at Waltz over troop deaths in Iran: 'You should resign'
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) on Wednesday erupted at United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz over the deaths of U.S. service members in Iran, urging that he "should resign." Waltz was testifying before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Lieu asked the ambassador questions about
CRISPR-Cas coordinates a layered bacterial defense network in innate immunity
All cellular life—from humans to bacteria—possesses two layers of immunity: innate and adaptive. Scientists have long understood how these two types of immunity work together in higher organisms but not in the microbial world.
Q&A: Listening with light—an innovative new technology for studying the seafloor
The seafloor plays an important ecological and societal role. Understanding the processes that shape this environment will help guide conservation policy and decision-making about underwater infrastructure and geohazards.
Modeling Scout Named Thousands of Times in Epstein Files Found Dead
Daniel Siad, the French modeling agent who allegedly introduced dozens of young women and girls to sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead in his Paris home on Monday. He was 69. Siad was one of many friends and associates that Epstein had in France, and was under
Trump’s Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia Looks More Like a Favor
The Trump administration is expected on Wednesday to sign a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that, per The New York Times, “could lead to the country enriching its own fuel for nuclear reactors” and is estimated to “provide billions of dollars for the U.S. nuclear industry.” This
Noah Kahan Clarifies Misheard NSFW Lyrics: ‘Not Suck Your Mom’
Kahan jokingly corrected lewd lyrics from tracks "Haircut," "23," and "Stick Season"
Sharpton: Democrats should keep South Carolina as first 2028 primary
Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton on Wednesday pushed for South Carolina to remain the first Democratic primary in the 2028 presidential election. In a Wednesday press release from the South Carolina Democratic Primary, Sharpton said that “Black voters have shown up for the
Bose Wants to Be the Centerpiece of Your Living Room Again With the Lifestyle Ultra Speaker
Bose is reviving one of its most recognizable product names with the launch of the Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, the flagship wireless speaker in the company’s reimagined Lifestyle Collection. The new release is currently a bestseller on Best Buy, where it’s available in its Black
Trusselina – “Gastro” & “Trusselina Archimboldi”
Mikaela Oppenheimer used to be in the Brooklyn emo band Hello Mary, while Hayden McGarvey is a former member of the Philadelphia shoegaze crew Bleary Eyed. The two of them got to know each other when their bands toured together in 2024, and now they've joined forces to form
Cyclospora cases in US hit all time high
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it confirmed more than 2,500 additional cases of cyclosporiasis infections across dozens of states, making it the largest outbreak on record. Nationwide, CDC said it has confirmed 4,173 cases of cyclosporiasis since
Remembering Christine Borland, John Will, and Astrid Furnival
This week, we honor an artist who explored human fragility through science, a pioneering British textile artist, and a champion of digital art.
Shielding UAP files from the public is 'patronizing': Dr. Phil
Dr. Phil believes the American public will be able to handle the news because humans are "resilient."
Palworld fans say one monster outshines its Pokémon version
Fans of the hit open-world RPG Palword can't get over Panthalus, even if it reminds them of Pokémon's Legendary Kyogre.
2 people sentenced to prison for threatening Mace's life
Two individuals received jail time on Tuesday for threatening Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.). A federal judge in Indiana sentenced 28-year-old Shayla Addison to 27 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after she pleaded guilty to two counts of
First ever reported cryo-EM visualization of E. coli TGT structure
The enzyme tRNA-guanine transglycosylase (TGT) chemically modifies transfer RNA (tRNA) and plays a key role in how disease-causing bacteria control the production of proteins needed to cause infection. E. coli TGT is nearly identical to the one found in Shigella, which causes
Are penalties in the US airline industry a deterrent or a 'price?'
Many people drive more carefully for a while after receiving a traffic fine. But do large corporations, such as airlines, also change their behavior when they face financial penalties? We examine this question by studying penalties imposed in the United States for lengthy
New optical method follows single proteins as they shift shape
Researchers at the University of Twente have developed an optical method that follows the shape changes of a single protein in liquid without attaching anything to it. It reads the protein's structure from its own molecular vibrations, free from the labels or tags that other
Disgaea Creator Says PlayStation Might As Well Stop Making Consoles If It’s Going To Stop Making Discs
The former NIS president had some harsh words for the decision
