Trump hotel project canceled in Serbia after protests, investigation
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has raged against the protests and the prosecutors he blames for halting the project, saying the country was the big loser.
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Nato pledge to increase defence spending is Trump's biggest foreign policy success, Rutte tells BBC
The Nato chief said Nato countries' pledge to spend 5% of GDP on defence is Donald Trump's "biggest foreign policy success".
Paramount Sticks to $30/Share Offer for Warner Bros. Discovery After WBD Board Rebuffs Hostile Bid
For now, David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance is signaling that it will fight for the hearts and minds of Warner Bros. Discovery with the $30/share offer it has already put forward — and that it won’t go higher. After WBD’s board officially rejected Paramount’s offer, Paramount
How to solve Arc Raiders' Buried City music puzzle
The solution and rewards for the music puzzle with the buttons on Buried City in Arc Raiders.
3D analysis of wrist ligaments reveals locomotion clues in human ancestors
When studying how fossil hominids moved, researchers usually analyze the morphology of bones—which is crucial for understanding the evolution of bipedalism—focusing mainly on muscle insertion sites. However, the potential information of studying other types of soft tissue, such
Warmer ocean currents significantly destabilize ice sheets, driving their retreat
New research reveals how ocean warming triggered the large-scale retreat of the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream (NEGIS)—offering vital clues for understanding its modern-day vulnerability.
Glam Melania Trump Goes Inside Presidential Inauguration in Amazon Doc Trailer: “Everyone Wants to Know, So Here It Is”
Brett Ratner's documentary turns the camera on the first lady in the 20-day lead up to her husband’s second swearing in as U.S. President.
Matt Webb reports on going to algoraves. “There are special browser-based programming...
Matt Webb reports on going to algoraves . “There are special browser-based programming languages like strudel where you type code to define the beats and the sound, like mod synth in code, and it plays in a loop even while you’re coding.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Enzyme disables bacterial toxin by cleaving key chemical ring structure
A research team at Leibniz-HKI has described a new enzyme that renders the highly toxic molecule malleicyprol harmless. Malleicyprol is considered an important virulence factor of Burkholderia bacteria, which causes, among other things, the dangerous tropical disease
Subsystem resetting: Researchers discover a new route to control phase transitions in complex systems
Researchers in the Department of Theoretical Physics at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, have discovered that instead of manipulating every component or modifying interactions in a many-body system, occasionally resetting just a small fraction can reshape
Gracie Abrams Slams Donald Trump’s ‘Poisonous & Vile Narcissism’ After Rob Reiner’s Death
The singer-songwriter also addressed the heartache of tragedies in Australia, Rhode, Island, and Gaza
Low-temperature greenhouse gas conversion: Direct current reveals charge-driven mechanism
Catalytic dry reforming of methane (DRM) offers a promising strategy for the sustainable utilization of greenhouse gases, CH4 and CO2. However, its practical application has long been hampered by severe catalyst deactivation under harsh thermal conditions, typically above 800 °C.
Vought says National Science Foundation to break up federal climate, weather research center
The National Science Foundation will “break up” a climate and weather research lab in Colorado, according to White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. The Foundation, an independent agency, will break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research in
This Two-Inch Tunicate Salp Is a Swimming Smorgasbord
The Tunicate salp, commonly referred to as a salp, looks a bit like an elongated jellyfish—minus the tentacles. 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
Dell Pushes a 60% Clearance on Its Laptop (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) to Empty Shelves Before Christmas
Save 60% on the Dell 15 DC15250 touchscreen laptop over at Amazon, bundled with a number of useful accessories. The post Dell Pushes a 60% Clearance on Its Laptop (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) to Empty Shelves Before Christmas appeared first on Kotaku .
It turns out Arc Raiders Expedition skin might be the most-requested outfit in the game, which has me awfully tempted to retire my Raider
Finally, the tutorial drip could be ours.
Fallout: New Vegas Snow Globe locations
Snow globes are collectibles in Fallout: New Vegas that'll give you a nice chunk of bottle caps. Here's where to find them all.
Fallout season 2 isn't actually a New Vegas adaptation
Amazon's version of the Mojave Wasteland still shows Mr. House as the king of New Vegas, but the story explores aspects not found in the games
Data bias reduces reliability of AI models predicting antimicrobial resistance
Experts are increasingly turning to machine learning to predict antibiotic resistance in pathogens. With its help, resistance mechanisms can be identified based on a pathogen's genetics. However, the results should be viewed with caution.
The growing scourge of sports microbetting
If the risks associated with sport gambling on college athletes is to be reduced, including the growth of gambling addiction, then microbets on individual player performance or plays during games must be eliminated.
Pantheon Media Group Strikes Partnership With TH Studios (EXCLUSIVE)
Pantheon Media Group, the unscripted, live events and global format company that oversees shingles including Done+Dusted and Film 45, has sealed a strategic partnership with TH Studios – an embedded digital production and social strategy team that has worked on projects
Annie Lennox Sings a Song of a Lass That’s Gone in ‘Outlander’ Theme for Final Season
The title sequence for the hit show’s eighth season, featuring Lennox’s take on the traditional Scottish folk tune, “The Skye Boat Song,” premieres today on Rolling Stone
Afrobeats Superstar Tiwa Savage on Her New R&B Album ‘This One Is Personal,’ and the Impact of Being Featured on Beyonce’s ‘Lion King’
Tiwa Savage is the kind of personality who you can feel enter a room seconds before you actually see them. It’s not just the rustle of her impeccably fashionable clothes, but that certain intangible presence that many of the most magnetic performers share; the fragrance that
Obesity recognition 'going in right direction' amid GLP-1 revolution, but obstacles remain
ATLANTA — The use of GLP-1 drugs to treat obesity has cause awareness of the complex medical condition to surge. But the cost of treating it also puts the health care system in a bind. Dr. Scott Kahan, director of the National Center for Weight & Wellness and a faculty member
Box Office: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Aims for $100 Million Debut. How Will James Cameron’s Epic Hold Over the Holidays?
Will “Avatar: Fire and Ash” hit the box office trifecta? James Cameron’s two previous epics, 2009’s “Avatar” and 2022’s “Avatar: The Way of Water,” each grossed well over $2 billion globally and stand as two of the biggest movies in history. So Hollywood has lofty expectations
Watch live: FCC officials testify before Senate on agency oversight
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr and other officials will testify Wednesday morning before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. The hearing marks the first time Carr will face questioning after the Trump administration began
Malaysian PM Anwar rules out possibility of general election in 2026, says ‘long way to go’
He added that his priority is to implement reforms and address the rising cost of living.
Bird researchers use virtual reality to bring fieldwork experience to classroom
A flutter of blue and yellow darts through a field in late May. Trees, shrubs and summer flowers fill the landscape. A blue-winged warbler is just within reach, with one swift motion it can be gently grasped, banded and studied to understand the health and evolution of one of
Finland's prime minister apologises to Asian nations over racism scandal
HELSINKI, Dec 17 - Finland's prime minister apologised to Asian nations on Wednesday as he sought to contain a growing controversy over derogatory images posted by far-right members of the Nordic country's parliament.
LEGO Rescues Your Christmas Gifts, Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle at Price That Crushes All Other Sets
2660 pieces recreate Hogwarts architecture from towers down to secret chambers. The post LEGO Rescues Your Christmas Gifts, Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle at Price That Crushes All Other Sets appeared first on Kotaku .
Greetings from Chiloé Island, Chile, where the fast-moving tides are part of local lore
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
It’s Horrifying Just How Little Time Steam Users Spend Playing New Games
84 percent of the time spent playing on Steam this year was with games released before 2025 The post It’s Horrifying Just How Little Time Steam Users Spend Playing New Games appeared first on Kotaku .
The Year in Physics
Physicists spotted a “terribly exciting” new black hole, doubled down on weakening dark energy, and debated the meaning of quantum mechanics. The post The Year in Physics first appeared on Quanta Magazine
