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New DNA analysis rewrites the story of the Beachy Head Woman
A Roman-era skeleton discovered in southern England has finally given up her secrets after more than a decade of debate. Known as the Beachy Head Woman, she was once thought to have roots in sub-Saharan Africa or the Mediterranean—an idea that sparked global attention. But new,
Undertale’s snowman perfectly encapsulates the game’s sicko freedom
Undertale lets you be as kind or villainous as you like to every character you encounter, even snowmen with wanderlust
Novel biosensor enables real-time tracking of iron (II) in living cells
Iron is an essential trace element in biological cells. The concentration of the element and its so-called redox state—it can exist either in a doubly ionized state as iron (II) (Fe2+) or a triply ionized state as iron (III) (Fe3+)—play a key role in metabolic processes such as
Flashback: Madonna’s ‘Evita’ Death Threats Prompt Fan Protests in Argentina
The singer’s portrayal of the country's beloved former first lady drew extremist blowback before it was even made
'Brutally honest' city builder Microlandia gets brutally honest crime simulation: 'It's a spectrum of consequences that can become a death spiral every single day'
"Cities are not clockwork, they are chaos machines with a mayor attached."
American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes
The American climber reached the top of the 508-metre building after around 90 minutes.
Researchers tested AI against 100,000 humans on creativity
A massive new study comparing more than 100,000 people with today’s most advanced AI systems delivers a surprising result: generative AI can now beat the average human on certain creativity tests. Models like GPT-4 showed strong performance on tasks designed to measure original
GOP senator after fatal Minneapolis shooting: ‘The credibility of ICE and DHS are at stake’
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Saturday expressed concern about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) reputation following another fatal shooting in Minnesota. “The events in Minneapolis are incredibly disturbing. The
New Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer Finally Reveals Yoshi, Birdo, And More
No word on who's voicing the dinosaur yet, though The post New Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer Finally Reveals Yoshi, Birdo, And More appeared first on Kotaku .
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's new trailer reveals Yoshi, Birdo and more
Nintendo and Illumination released a new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in a Nintendo Direct, showing off Yoshi and more.
Congressman Assaulted in Racist Attack at Sundance Film Festival
Man charged with aggravated battery, simple assault and more after punching Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost at CAA party
A new look at trends in human deaths due to climate extremes
A new study of climate extremes since 1988 finds that many regions have seen increases in deaths due to floods, storms and extreme temperatures. In human terms, the harm comes not just from deaths, but also from lost labor and property damage. (And this doesn't consider damage
Forget DJI, GoPro HERO13 Black Hits Its Lowest Price as Amazon Offloads Waterproof Action Cameras
This action camera is great for athletes or anyone who gets out and about into the world. The post Forget DJI, GoPro HERO13 Black Hits Its Lowest Price as Amazon Offloads Waterproof Action Cameras appeared first on Kotaku .
Ancient people carried a wild potato across the American Southwest
Long before farming took hold, ancient Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest were already shaping the future of a wild potato. New evidence shows that this small, hardy plant was deliberately carried across the Four Corners region more than 10,000 years ago, helping it
Vhils in view: Lisbon looks back at two decades of art by Portugal's 'urban archaeologist'
For years, Vhils has been pushing the boundaries of graffiti and urban art by constantly changing his approach and using different techniques and materials. Now some of the Portuguese artist's most famous works are part of the Selected Editions 2008-2024 exhibition at Lisbon's
D&D 5e’s best adventures all have one thing in common, says Chris Perkins
Former D&D Creative Director Chris Perkins reflects on how adventure-campaign books became central to 5e's success.
Lort devs reluctantly tweak the fantasy roguelike's difficulty after players complain the Risk of Rain 2 successor is too hard: 'You are meant to die and learn how to overcome the challenge'
"But we also don't want it to be too aggravating to jump into quickly and have fun."
Israel’s election may come soon and could change the country forever
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to call early elections this spring or summer in order to maximize his chances of forming a new coalition and staying in power, with the explosive issue of the ultra-Orthodox exemption from military service at the center of
Africa: Growing Demand for Local Products in Africa's €1bn Baby Food Market
[RFI] Across Africa, a third of children under the age of five suffer from chronic malnutrition, according to Unicef, while in recent years the baby food industry has been rocked by a series of scandals, many involving major multinationals. But a growing number of local
Africa: Africa Investment Report Shows Uneven Recovery After Market Reset
[Daba Finance] African companies disclosed US$3.8 billion in funding in 2025, with deal volume up 32% and the number of announced transactions rising 8% from a year earlier, according to Briter's Africa Investment Report 2025.
Africa: African Tech Funding Rises to $4.1b in 2025 As Debt Takes Larger Role
[Daba Finance] African tech startups raised US$4.1 billion in 2025, up 25% from a year earlier, marking the strongest funding year since 2022, according to Partech's annual Africa Tech Venture Capital Report released January 22, 2026.
Scientists twist tiny crystals to control electricity
Researchers have developed a technique that allows them to carve complex three dimensional nanodevices directly from single crystals. To demonstrate its power, they sculpted microscopic helices from a magnetic material and found that the structures behave like switchable
BBC’s ‘voice of India’ Mark Tully dies at 90
He is arguably the best-known foreign correspondent in India.