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What's the Balancers' weakness in Elden Ring Nightreign?
Find out how to defeat the Forsaken Hollows' new group boss.
For This Prestigious Contest, Photographers Capture the Planet’s Most Stunning Landscapes
A pool of 101 top photographs made the cut for publication in the International Landscape Photographer of Year contest's book. 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.
‘Mamdani effect’: Miami realtors report 166% spike in inquiries from wealthy NYC residents
Real estate agents who are showcasing waterfront condos along Miami's "Billionaire's Beach" say they stand to benefit from the "Mamdani effect."
Jaw versatility enabled the ecological success of amniotes, paleontologists find
New research conducted by paleontologists from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (MfN) and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin reveals a burst in jaw variety in the earliest amniotes—which includes the ancestors of all reptiles, birds and mammals. The international team led by former
Matthew Rhys & Netflix are plotting an adaptation of Robert Caro’s The...
Matthew Rhys & Netflix are plotting an adaptation of Robert Caro’s The Power Broker . The consensus is that The Power Broker is unadaptable. But, the consensus also was that a 50-billion-page book about Robert Moses was not going to work but here we are. 💬 Join the discussion
Iron-based magnetic material achieves major reduction in core loss
A research team from NIMS, Tohoku University and AIST has developed a new technique for controlling the nanostructures and magnetic domain structures of iron-based soft amorphous ribbons, achieving more than a 50% reduction in core loss compared with the initial amorphous
Star Wars Lego sets 2026 revealed — and something huge is missing
Disney and Lego have just announced several Star Wars Lego sets coming in 2026. But there is one surprising absence from the upcoming roster.
ASUS Goes Full Clearance on Its Graphics Cards as the GeForce RTX 5070 Drops to a New Record Low
Game better with the ASUS GeForce RTX 5070 without paying the full price for it. The post ASUS Goes Full Clearance on Its Graphics Cards as the GeForce RTX 5070 Drops to a New Record Low appeared first on Kotaku .
Los Campesinos! Break Down All Their Payments From Streaming Services
The beloved Welsh indie-pop crew Los Campesinos! are a truly DIY institution. The band members serve as their own managers, publicists, and bookers. They have no record label. Last year, the band released All Hell , their first album in seven years, entirely on their own. A
Pensioners see energy bills 'quadruple overnight'
Residents in two tower blocks see a large rise in their energy bills that were previously subsidised.
The most mispronounced words of 2025: Are you saying them correctly?
From the election of Zohran Mamdani to a Parisian jewel heist, language-learning company Babbel and closed-captioning company The Captioning Group have compiled some of 2025’s most mispronounced words.
War insurance costs spike for ship owners as Black Sea threats grow, sources say
By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - War insurance costs for ships sailing to the Black Sea have spiked again, with insurers reviewing policies daily as the conflict in Ukraine spills into sea lanes, five shipping and insurance sources said on Thursday. The Black Sea is
Israel says it strikes two south Lebanon towns
Dec 4 (Reuters) - Israel's military said it struck targets in two southern Lebanese towns on Thursday after ordering the evacuation of two buildings it alleged were being used by Hezbollah militants. About an hour after the initial warning, the army's Arabic spokesperson issued
Sibling Rivalry-Focused ‘Baking Championship’ Spinoff ‘Next Gen’ Set at Food Network With Hosts Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown (EXCLUSIVE)
Food Network is expanding its “Baking Championship” franchise with another spinoff show, this one focused on kid competitors who are siblings. Hosted and judged by Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown, “Baking Championship: Next Gen” will debut Jan. 5 at 8 p.m. Per the description for
Kingston Fury Renegade G5 8 TB NVMe SSD review
A spectacular hardware combo that we've seen before, packing mountains of storage. And a moutainous price tag, unfortunately.
Receptor with 'rubber band' paves way for new pain and cancer drugs
The human P2X4 receptor plays an important role in chronic pain, inflammation and some types of cancer. Researchers at the University of Bonn and the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) have now discovered a mechanism that can inhibit this receptor. Their results were recently
Israel launches fresh strikes on south Lebanon after warnings
Israeli raids hit south Lebanon on Thursday as Israel's military said it was striking Hezbollah targets, a day after Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held their first direct talks in decades. Despite a November 2024 ceasefire that was supposed to end more than a
Russia sent abducted Ukrainian children to North Korea, officials say
At least two Ukrainian children abducted by Russian forces were forcefully transferred to North Korea, Kyiv officials said at the US senate hearing.
Atomic switches bring molecular electronics closer to reality
Silver-based atomic switches that create stable electrical connections between individual molecules and electrodes have been developed by researchers from Japan, addressing a key challenge in wiring molecular electronics. The switch operates by forming and breaking silver
Nicholas Galitzine on Filming Indie Fantasy ‘100 Nights of Hero’ While Bulking to Play He-Man: ‘I Think I Was Going Out of My Mind’
When Nicholas Galitzine arrived on the set of Julia Jackman’s “100 Nights of Hero,” he had to check his inhibitions at the door. “They were like, ‘Yeah, you’re going to be naked, covered in blood, dragging a stag through the castle,’” the 31-year-old English actor says,
China Sweeps Top Scripted Categories at Asian Academy Creative Awards
China claimed top honors at the Asian Academy Creative Awards in Singapore, winning best feature film for “MuMu” and best drama series for “Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty: To The West.” The drama series win proved particularly dramatic, with ‘Srange Tales’ edging out Korea’s
The microbiome of an entire country mapped for the first time
An international research team led by Aalborg University with contributions from the University of Vienna has systematically mapped the microbiome of an entire country for the first time. In the study "Microflora Danica," published in the journal Nature, over 10,000
New tool turns complex soil data into visual insights for farmers, land managers
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, together with its Australian National Soil Information System (ANSIS) partners, has launched a new online tool that makes soil data and information easier to access and interpret—helping farmers, land managers and policy makers better
Unbee-lievable: Botswana elephants not easily fooled as scientists seek solution to human-elephant conflict
In Botswana, coexisting with the country's 130,000 elephants can be a daily negotiation. For rural families, tending a crop means hoping these "gentle giants" don't wander through and cause damage while searching for food or water.
Devastating landslides turn Sri Lanka village into burial ground
The main road in Kandy province has been cut off for over a week due to falling boulders and landslides.
Africa: African Footballers Star in Kick Out Polio Campaign Ahead of Afcon 2025
[WHO-AFRO] Dakar -- As millions of fans prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, six celebrated African footballers are calling time on polio, urging the continent to unite and kick the disease out of Africa.
Chrysler recalls 72K Ram pickup trucks over failure that could increase risk of crash
A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster in these trucks to go blank during start up or while driving.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Recalls 1994 Miss World Pageant and Dealing With ‘Less Informed’ Questions About India’s ‘Tigers and Snake Charmers’
Even before the Red Sea Film Festival officially kicked off on the evening of Dec. 4, Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan could lay claim to being its most popular attendee. The Indian actress gave an in conversation with on Thursday that opened to screams of “We love you!”
Glaciers speed up and slow down at predictable times according to the first global map of ice movement
The speed at which glaciers move changes predictably each year, according to the first-ever global map of how glacier and ice sheet speeds vary with the seasons. Knowing this yearly rhythm could help us better predict sea-level rise driven by long-term climate change.
England warns people to stop visiting ER for ingrown toenails and hiccups
Emergency rooms are “under siege” from patients with minor ailments, England’s National Health Service said, ahead of a busy flu season and a doctors’ strike.
Vital seaweed habitats aren't being protected by ocean reserves
Some of the ocean's most important habitats aren't included in protected areas.
Malaria deaths rose last year as funding cuts risk resurgence, WHO warns
The mosquito-borne disease is one of the world’s biggest public health challenges.
Let It Die: Inferno Dev Gets Shockingly Transparent About Using Gen AI As Fans Fight Over Microtransactions And PVP
The follow-up to a cult favorite is getting a frosty reception The post Let It Die: Inferno Dev Gets Shockingly Transparent About Using Gen AI As Fans Fight Over Microtransactions And PVP appeared first on Kotaku .
Where to find rusted gears in Arc Raiders
How to get your hands on more rusted gears so you can upgrade your gunsmith bench in Arc Raiders.
New report uncovers perpetrator and victim perspectives on sexualized deepfake abuse
AI tools are making it easier to create and disseminate deepfake imagery, and a new study from Monash University has revealed insights into the experience of both victims and perpetrators of sexualized deepfake abuse. The research, published in the Journal of Interpersonal
