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Romantic relationships with AI evolve in a similar way to human ones
A new study shows that relationships with artificial intelligence (AI) systems can evolve from casual conversations to bonds characterized by emotional intimacy, emotional dependence or experiences similar to a romantic breakup. The study is based on in-depth interviews with 17
Einstein’s greatest theory triumphs again in landmark frame-dragging measurement
A best-yet measurement of one of general relativity’s most mind-boggling effects is “another feather in Einstein’s cap”
Bowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with Iran
The negotiating process is fragile and recent US strikes show how hard it will be to reach agreement, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen.
95 percent say US in affordability crisis: Survey
A vast majority of Americans cast a negative view of living costs in the U.S. in a new poll released on Wednesday. The survey, which was conducted by Harris Poll for The Guardian, found that 95 percent of U.S. adults believe the country is facing an affordability crisis. This
'Slopfix': A software team is charging up to $10,000 to clean up AI-generated code, with the help of *checks notes* AI
Who fixes the fixes?
Sharp Pins – “Saturday Sun”
Human hook-factory Kai Slater is a member of the and Lifeguard and a key piece of Chicago's Hallogallo scene, the circle of super-young bands documented on the recent Red Xerox compilation. Slater also makes groovy '60s-style power-pop gems under the name Sharp Pins. Last year,
Uwe Boll’s Atrocious Anti-Immigration Movie Is Getting A Video Game Tie-In
Citizen Vigilante 's game is due next week on PlayStation, and it looks...uh...like it'll fit right in
This rare British butterfly looks familiar, but its genome tells a very different story
The British swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon britannicus) is the U.K.'s only native swallowtail and its largest native butterfly. It's instantly recognizable by its striking light yellow-and-black wings, with twin tail-like markings splashed in bold blue and red. Habitat
Study: Biodiversity hotspots in American West face extinction
A comprehensive study of more than 1,100 springs in the American West warns that critical biodiversity hot spots are facing a mounting extinction crisis.
Trump commits to remove Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list
President Trump on Wednesday committed to removing Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list, one of the last hurdles blocking the country from rejoining the international community. Trump was meeting with Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the
Do World Cup hydration breaks protect players in the heat?
Scientists are questioning whether FIFA's hydration breaks do enough to protect players competing in extreme heat. While some argue the breaks disrupt the game, researchers say longer cooling periods and active cooling measures may better reduce heat-related health risks.
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Honored With Walk of Fame Star: ‘Anybody Harmonizing, Rapping Fast, People Know Where That Came From’
Rap veterans Bone Thugs-n-Harmony are best known for “Tha Crossroads,” their 1996 tribute to late mentor and label head Eazy-E (Eric Wright), but it’s the gilded sidewalks of Hollywood where they’ll soon be immortalized in the annals of pop culture history. The Cleveland-based
This jumping $800 robot camera dog filled me with joy
What if you had a drone that wasn't a buzzy, annoying fly people wanted to swat - but rather a cute dog that runs and jumps? What if it could do tricks on command, and film your tricks as well? What if it could get right back up after a nasty-looking crash, dozens of times […]
Palworld will remain $30 as it gears up for its 1.0 release
Palworld developer Pocketpair has announced the survival game will remain at $29.99 after its price may increase upon leaving early access.
A shoebox-sized satellite could expose hidden nuclear weapons in space
There’s never been a good method to check for violations of the Outer Space Treaty’s prohibition of nuclear weapons in space.
Inventing ELIZA: How the First Chatbot Shaped the Future...
Inventing ELIZA: How the First Chatbot Shaped the Future of AI . “This book presents the rediscovered original source code of ELIZA alongside previously unseen scripts…, revealing a far more sophisticated system than previously documented.”
Box Office: ‘Moana’ Could Be Headed for Choppy Waters
“Moana” might be heading for choppy waters at the box office. Some tracking services are estimating that Disney’s live-action version of the animated musical will debut to $60 million to $65 million from 3,875 North American theaters. Those ticket sales are just barely above
Valve's magical play-Windows-games-on-Linux tech is rebased, updated, and ready to play Resident Evil
Just like me.
The other Final Fantasy 7 Remake you might not know about is shutting down
Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis service is ending, announces Square Enix.
Atmospheric Scenes and Layered Interpretations Top the 2026 Hasselblad Masters Contest
This year, photographers in 160 countries submitted more than 108,000 images. 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 Atmospheric Scenes and Layered
‘People admire scars’: MEPs fear Le Pen more than Bardella
The general feeling in the European Parliament is that the longstanding far-right leader has a better chance of becoming France’s president than her younger successor.
Kentucky governor asks Mitch McConnell for a health update
The letter from Democrat Andy Beshear comes amid rampant online speculation.
IMF cuts 2026 world growth forecast, flags risks from new Mideast fighting
The IMF cut its 2026 global growth projection again Wednesday, flagging "uncertainty and risks" to the economic outlook as fighting reignited in the Middle East. "Developments overnight illustrate the uncertainty and risks that surround the outlook," said Petya Koeva Brooks,
Datacentres are a ticking time bomb. We must make sure AI’s benefits outweigh the costs | Nicki Hutley
They suck up energy and water, and blast out heat. Just who is better off from all this investment – aside from tech bros? The two great existential threats of our time – the climate crisis and AI – come hurtling together in the explosion of datacentres across Australia and
‘Moana’ Review: The First Disney Live-Action Remake That Works 100%
"Moana" is a Disney live-action remake that escapes the Disney live-action remake blues — in fact, it soars above them. It’s the best of these movies I’ve seen.
Moana 2026 review: a Disney remake adrift at sea
Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson star in the live-action version of Disney's Moana, and even sing a new Lin-Manuel Miranda song.
Social norms can accelerate or undermine climate action, new model finds
A new mathematical model suggests that social norms may be just as important as economics in determining how the world responds to climate change. The research shows that efforts to reduce emissions in one region can unintentionally influence climate action elsewhere, with
Researchers uncover the inside story on plant organ growth
Research has shed intriguing new light on the genetics underlying the diverse plant organ shapes seen in agriculture and nature. Despite more than a century of scientific investigation into the role of inner and outer tissues, there is still much to learn about how leaves,
Breathable hydrogel keeps ECG signals steady through workouts and 10 days of wear
Hydrogels are squishy, biofriendly materials made mostly of water and a bit of polymer. The Jell-O-like substance is available in the form of medical patches, sprays and glues, and can be stuck to the skin or implanted in the body to dress wounds, affix implants, and
Space sensor could spot hidden nuclear weapons in orbit with 99% accuracy
In 2024, a U.S. government official warned that Russia could be developing a new satellite designed to carry nuclear weapons into space. The statement followed the launch of a suspicious Russian satellite into low-Earth orbit in 2022, just a few weeks before the country's
On high gas prices, Newsom tries to deflect the blame
California's high gas prices are due to years of taxes, regulations, and restrictions imposed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, rather than the actions of President Trump, Iran, or Chevron.
Detecting hidden nuclear weapons in space may be possible using cosmic rays
For almost 60 years, a global ban on nuclear weapons in space has held up. But the growing number of satellites and increasing geopolitical tension has scientists worried the moratorium could fail
Academy Museum Unveils The Horror Show Exhibition Featuring ‘Carrie’ 50th Anniversary Screening, John Carpenter Retrospective
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will debut an extensive new exhibition called The Horror Show, devoted to the art and craft of horror movies. Film retrospectives tied to the exhibit include a 50th anniversary screening of “Carrie” with Sissy Spacek and the John Carpenter:
