Health monitoring patch offers gentle way to conserve frog populations
La Trobe University academics have developed a noninvasive way to monitor hormones in frogs in an important step toward protecting the vulnerable animals from extinction.
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This Might Be The Worst Thing Overwatch 2 Has Ever Done
The Fortnite -ification of Blizzard’s hero shooter just hit a new low The post This Might Be The Worst Thing Overwatch 2 Has Ever Done appeared first on Kotaku .
Sheinelle Jones Is Jenna Bush Hager’s New Partner at 10 A.M. ‘Today’ (EXCLUSIVE)
“Jenna & Friends” has found a permanent pal. Sheinelle Jones, the “Today” veteran who has gained notice over the years by co-anchoring the weekend and 9 a.m. weekday editions of the NBC News morning franchise, will become the permanent co-host at 10 a.m. with Jenna Bush Hager,
Elusive species face the greatest threat from human land use, global analysis finds
A study by University of Liverpool researchers reveals that the species hardest to detect—those rarely seen, recorded, or included in scientific monitoring—are also the most vulnerable to human-driven habitat change.
Right-wing billionaire Andrej Babiš sworn in as Czech Republic's new prime minister
The new coalition is set to follow Hungary and Slovakia and shift the Czech Republic away from supporting Ukraine in Russia's nearly four-year war.
For ‘ÓST,’ Estúdio Capim Conjures a Retrofuturistic Candle Concept
A series of geometric candles with flutes, half-circles, and trapezoids merge the arcane and the contemporary. 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 For
From contacts to contracts: How strategic networking drives international business
Today we are speaking with Mehmet Göktürk İplikçioğlu (pictured), an entrepreneur and international advisor who has been active in global business since 2001. İplikçioğlu has developed his own investments across several sectors, from the international higher education sector to
‘Black Rabbit, White Rabbit’ Wins Top Honor at Hainan as ‘Mad Bills to Pay’ Scores Directing and Acting Wins
The 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival handed out its Golden Coconut Awards with “Black Rabbit, White Rabbit,” directed by Shahram Mokri, winning best picture. The film, which world premiered in Busan’s Visions–Asia section before playing BFI London, Chicago,
Man Who Rushed Ariana Grande at ‘Wicked’ Premiere Kicked Out of Lady Gaga Concert in Australia
The man who rushed and grabbed Ariana Grande at a “Wicked: For Good” event in Singapore was kicked out of a Lady Gaga concert on Tuesday in Australia. According to videos shared on social media, Johnson Wen, who goes by “Pyjama Man” on Instagram, was spotted by fans before the
Forget Mac Mini, Amazon Returns 4.8-Star Ryzen 9 Mini PC (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) to a Record Low for Another Holiday Clearance Round
This PC lets you multitask like a pro, plus offers expandable storage that can grow as your needs do. The post Forget Mac Mini, Amazon Returns 4.8-Star Ryzen 9 Mini PC (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) to a Record Low for Another Holiday Clearance Round appeared first on Kotaku .
International exhibition "100 presepi in Vaticano” showcases global nativity creations
The exhibition presents 125 nativity scenes from around the world, on view until 6 January 2026.
UN troubled by Hong Kong clampdown after fire
The UN said several provisions under the national security law did not comply with international human rights law.
Saro Spadaro: From Caribbean commitment to a global blueprint for responsible leadership
Few entrepreneurial journeys in the hospitality and real estate sectors speak as clearly of integrity, vision and resilience as that of Saro Spadaro. For more than two decades, he has led The Maho Group in Sint Maarten, turning the Caribbean island into a blueprint for
A new traveling-wave Josephson amplifier with built-in reverse isolation
Traveling-wave parametric amplifiers (TWPAs) are electronic devices that boost weak microwave signals (i.e., electromagnetic waves with frequencies typically ranging between 1 and 100 GHz). Recently, many engineers have been developing TWPAs based on superconductors, materials
The Grammys’ Best Rock Album Race Pits Alt-Rock Icons Against New Generation
On one side, the Recording Academy put up Linkin Park and Deftones; on the other, they nominated Yungblud, Haim, and Turnstile
Pardon me — Have presidential pardons run amok?
In extending pardons, even English kings showed some rationality, but Trump’s policies have gone from a breeze to a tornado.
Protecting orchids found nowhere else on Earth
Australia is home to more than 1,800 orchid species—many found nowhere else. But these unique plants face growing threats.
Honduras seeks to arrest Trump-pardoned former president
The Honduran attorney general on Monday announced an international arrest warrant against Juan Orlando Hernández, the country’s former president who was recently pardoned by President Trump and released from prison. Johel Antonio Zelaya Alvarez, attorney general of Honduras,
Sacked agents sue FBI, saying they were punished for taking the knee
The group say adopting a gesture used by protesters helped to defuse tensions during a 2020 demonstration.
A timeline of Trump’s quotes, shifts and U-turns on Russia and Ukraine
In his second term, the president has oscillated between condemning Russia and threatening sanctions to berating Ukraine and pressuring it to give up its land.
UN Report: Investing in planetary health would deliver higher GDP, fewer deaths, less poverty
The most comprehensive assessment of the global environment ever undertaken has found that investing in a stable climate, healthy nature and land, and a pollution-free planet can deliver trillions in additional global GDP, avoid millions of deaths and lift hundreds of millions
New cosmic lens measurements deepen the Hubble tension mystery
Scientists are testing a novel way to measure cosmic expansion using time delays in gravitationally lensed quasars. Their results match “local” measurements but clash with early-universe estimates, strengthening the mysterious Hubble tension. This mismatch could point to new
How digital archaeology and open science are transforming heritage preservation in China and Europe
From the AI-driven conservation of China’s Dazu Rock Carvings to the Rijksmuseum’s transparent restoration of Rembrandt’s Night Watch, China and Europe are embracing a new model of preservation.
The twisted nanotubes that tell a story: Geometry-based approach can transmit magnon-based data
In collaboration with scientists in Germany, EPFL researchers have demonstrated that the spiral geometry of tiny, twisted magnetic tubes can be leveraged to transmit data based on quasiparticles called magnons, rather than electrons.
Australia banned social media for under-16s. Could Denmark do the same?
Australia is cracking down on social media for kids under 16, and Denmark looks set to follow with a ban for under-15s.
Visual spectacle and message of unity at 33rd SEA Games opening ceremony in Bangkok
Singapore is sending its largest contingent to the Games with 930 athletes set to compete in 48 sports.
Cambodia ‘ready at any time’ for talks to end Thailand conflict, PM adviser says
Thailand has ruled out dialogue, saying the military had the full backing of the government to carry out its operations.
Cambodia 'ready at any time' for talks to end Thailand conflict, PM adviser says
BANGKOK, Dec 9 - Cambodia is open to immediate bilateral talks with Thailand to bring a halt to a raging border conflict, a top adviser to its prime minister said on Tuesday, after the neighbours accused each other of violating a truce brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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.
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
Raul Malo: His Best Vocal Performances
From the Mavericks' "What a Crying Shame" and "Come Unto Me" to solo cuts like "Every Little Thing About You"
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 .
CCTV shows suspects make off on foot with stolen artworks
Brazilian officials say thieves held up a security guard and an elderly couple before making off with the artworks on foot in São Paulo.
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.
