A coup too far: Why Benin's rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded
Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.
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Trust in science is low among minorities for a reason, research finds
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a nationwide conversation in the U.S. about how much people trust scientists and trained medical professionals. But for some communities, distrust has been the norm.
Short-lived optical flare AT2022zod is an unusual tidal disruption event, astronomers find
An international team of astronomers has investigated a short-lived optical flare designated AT2022zod. As a result, they found evidence indicating that this flare is an unusual tidal disruption event. The findings were presented in a research paper published Dec. 1 on the
Looks Like the Supreme Court Will Continue to Overturn the 20th Century....
Looks Like the Supreme Court Will Continue to Overturn the 20th Century . But: “It’s amazing how many of our problems today could be solved by a Congress that was willing and able to legislate in response to national problems.”
A freely available tool to document wartime destruction
Researchers have developed a method to detect the destruction of buildings using freely available satellite radar imagery. Daniel Racek and colleagues' algorithm analyzes publicly available Sentinel-1 synthetic aperture radar images from the European Space Agency to identify
The 10 Best Metal Albums Of 2025
I didn't think too hard about dedicating the second-ever edition of this column to Ragne Wahlquist. The late Heavy Load frontman left an indelible mark on heavy metal, in his native Sweden and beyond, so writing about him after learning he'd died unexpectedly at the age of 69
Kirby Air Riders: The Kotaku Review
The pink puffball's frenzied racer wears its shallowness on its sleeve The post Kirby Air Riders: The Kotaku Review appeared first on Kotaku .
Platelet-inspired nanoparticles can boost brain-computer interface electrode performance
Scientists working to enhance brain-computer interface (BCI) technology—which allows people to control devices with their thoughts—have found they can improve the performance of electrodes implanted in the brain by targeted delivery of anti-inflammatory drugs.
AMD Ryzen 9 Gets Another Price Drop After Black Friday as Amazon Clears Out Best-Selling CPU Stock
If you're a creative or a gamer looking to upgrade your setup, now is the time to act. The post AMD Ryzen 9 Gets Another Price Drop After Black Friday as Amazon Clears Out Best-Selling CPU Stock appeared first on Kotaku .
Matt Gutman Is First New On-Air Talent to Join CBS News in Bari Weiss Era
Matt Gutman, an ABC News veteran, will join CBS News in what is expected to be a prominent on air role, making him the first on-screen talent to join the Paramount Skydance news division in its time under recently appointed editor in chief Bari Weiss. He is expected to start at
Raul Malo, Golden-Voiced ‘Maestro’ of the Mavericks, Dead at 60
The frontman and co-founder of the country-rock band was known for his dynamic, operatic singing style and gregarious stage presence
Uzbekistan’s entrepreneurs are fueling new jobs, fresh ideas and stronger local economies
Small businesses now play a central role in Uzbekistan’s growth, with rising output, more jobs and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs across the country.
Rotterdam Fest’s CineMart Launches “Safe Harbour” Program for Stateless and At-Risk Filmmakers
“The introduction of Safe Harbour marks an important new chapter in IFFR's commitment to supporting filmmakers in fragile situations who face significant challenges in accessing funding and opportunities."
It's the JWST's turn to look for an intermediate mass black hole
Intermediate mass black holes (IMBH), if they exist, have between about 100 and 1,000 solar masses, placing them in between stellar black holes and supermassive black holes. But while there's plenty of evidence for both stellar mass black holes and supermassive black holes, the
Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum brings 3,000 years of UAE history to the Saadiyat skyline
A new landmark in Abu Dhabi is opening its doors, telling the story of the UAE through the legacy of its founding father.
Hamas says no Gaza truce second phase while Israel 'continues violations'
Hamas said on Tuesday that the Gaza ceasefire plan cannot proceed to its second phase as long as Israeli "violations" persist and called on mediators to pressure Israel to respect the agreement. The US-sponsored ceasefire, in effect since October 10, halted the war that began
Moonlighter 2 and Silksong composer reveals the process of 'hand drawing' video game music
The composer of Hollow Knight: Silksong and Moonlighter 2, tells Polygon his vision for better video game music
Microneedle system delivers biofertilizer directly into plants, boosting growth with less waste
Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed dissolving microneedle patches that deliver living "biofertilizer" straight into plant tissue. In greenhouse tests, Choy Sum and Kale grew faster—by shoot biomass, leaf area and height—while using more
‘Young Sherlock’: Hero Fiennes Tiffin Is a Globe-Trotting Holmes in First Images of Guy Ritchie’s New Series
Prime Video has revealed first-look images of its new Guy Ritchie-directed period thriller series, “Young Sherlock,” showing Hero Fiennes Tiffin as the titular detective reimagined as a 19-year-old amateur investigator in the 1870s. Inspired by Andy Lane’s “Young Sherlock” book
‘I Just Started Weeping’: Jacob Elordi and Gwyneth Paltrow on ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘Marty Supreme’ — And How Movies Have Changed Since the ‘90s
It doesn’t matter how high you climb the Hollywood ladder, there’s always room to grow. Ask Gwyneth Paltrow, the perpetual A-list star and fashion icon whose 1999 best actress win for “Shakespeare in Love” still reverberates in Oscar history. These days, Paltrow has been
‘Emily in Paris’ Costume Designer on Reviving the Red Beret in Paris, Maximalist Dressing and Emily’s Season 5 Style: ‘Sleeker, Stronger and More Sophisticated’
Assouline is stepping into the “Emily in Paris” universe with the franchise’s first official style tome, “Emily in Paris: The Fashion Guide,” a lavish new volume curated and authored by the show’s costume designer Marylin Fitoussi. Out Dec. 9, the book arrives ahead of the
Some irritability is normal. Here’s when it’s not
Irritability is a normal response to frustrations, but it can sometimes signal an underlying mental health disorder, like depression or anxiety.
Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Among AAFCA Award Winners
Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Ryan Coogler and “KPop Demon Hunters” are among the honorees at the 17th annual African American Film Critics Association Awards. The winners, selected by more than 100 AAFCA members, recognize achievements across 16 categories and include a
Joe Budden: ‘I Still Buy My Music’
After a marquee year for The Joe Budden Podcast , the entrepreneur and host opens up about lessons from the music industry and his quest for independence on The Rolling Stone Interview
White paper on leadership opportunities for AI to increase employee value released
University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces a new white paper, "Leadership Opportunities for Increasing Employee Value through Artificial Intelligence," authored by Andrew C. Lawlor, Ph.D., and Pamayla E. Darbyshire, DHA, MSN/CNS, both Fellows at the Center for
World's rarest marsupial: What new research reveals about its survival needs
Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) along with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) have been working together to help protect the world's rarest marsupial by better understanding their diet. The critically endangered Gilbert's potoroo,
James Cameron Rejects AI Actors at Hainan Festival: ‘I Wouldn’t Do It. Is It Desirable?’
James Cameron came out swinging against AI-generated performers in Hainan, saying he “wouldn’t do it” and openly doubting whether replacing actors with algorithms is “desirable” at all. Speaking at a packed masterclass at the seventh Hainan Island International Film Festival
UK's MI5 accused of concealing the truth over 'Stakeknife' agent who killed for the IRA
Official investigation strongly criticised how the UK's intelligence agency MI5 handled the double agent during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Troop pay, Ukraine and social issues - Congress takes up the 2026 NDAA
WASHINGTON, Dec 9 - The U.S. House of Representatives is due to vote this week on the final version of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, a nearly $1 trillion bill setting policy for the Pentagon that Congress has passed for 63 straight years.
Listen live: Supreme Court considers GOP challenge to campaign finance law
The Supreme Court on Tuesday morning will consider a GOP challenge seeking to strike down federal restrictions on political parties' spending in coordination with candidates. The GOP's House and Senate campaign arms pushed back on limits under the First Amendment's free speech
Africa: 'Nigeria Has Chance of Becoming Rallying-Point for Africa's Digital Trade'
[This Day] Nigeria has been described by the Chief Economist of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Dr. Yemi Kale, as a natural frontrunner in the Africa's transition towards technology-driven commerce under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Africa: UBA Group Dominates 2025 Banker Awards, Emerges Africa's Bank of the Year for Third Time in Five Years
[This Day] Africa's Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has once again, reaffirmed its leadership as one of the continent's most innovative and resilient financial institutions, as the bank has, for the third time in five years, been named the African Bank of the
DeSantis designates Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday designated the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations, following the lead of Texas, which took a similar step last month. DeSantis posted the executive order, “Protecting
Japan earthquake: Is it safe to travel despite the ‘megaquake’ warning?
The ‘megaquake’ warning is the first since the category was introduced in 2022.
Susie Wiles: Trump 'going to campaign like it's 2024' ahead of midterms
White House chief of staff said President Trump will be a constant presence on the campaign trail ahead of next year’s midterm elections, saying in an interview on Monday that he will campaign like it’s 2024. “Typically in the midterms it’s not about who’s sitting at the White
Tough-talking Thai PM Anutin brings border conflict with Cambodia to the brink
Analysts say PM Anutin’s tough stance is aimed at boosting support ahead of Thai elections, expected to be called early in 2026.
From light to logic: Ultrafast quantum switching in 2D materials
Scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have found a way to use light to control and read tiny quantum states inside atom-thin materials. The simple technique could pave the way for computers that are dramatically faster and consume far less power than today's
The best weapon against getting downed by another player in Arc Raiders is actually psychological warfare
You gotta get real dark.
