Amy Sherald’s Show Sets Visitor Record at Baltimore Museum of Art
The museum became a venue for “American Sublime” after Sherald withdrew her exhibition from the Smithsonian, citing censorship concerns.
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Cell division spindles self-organize like active liquid crystals—a theory that holds up
When a cell divides, it performs a feat of microscopic choreography—duplicating its DNA and depositing it into two new cells. The spindle is the machinery behind that process: It latches onto chromosomes (where DNA is stored) and separates them so they can settle into their new
Bangladesh votes in landmark election after Gen Z revolution
DHAKA, Feb 12 - Bangladesh heads to the polls on Thursday, marking a return to democracy after the 2024 ouster of long‑time premier Sheikh Hasina in a Gen Z‑driven uprising, in an election seen as pivotal for the country’s stability.
Valve isn't putting Gordon Freeman into any new games, so Deadlock modders have taken matters into their own hands
Close enough, welcome back Half-Life.
The world's first 'standardized gaming test' will see if you can beat an '80s adventure game without a walkthrough—and it'll even monitor you over a webcam to make sure you don't cheat
Developer Woe Industries is using new tools to simulate a retro experience.
Visualizing how a plant's leaves, stem and roots mutually communicate under environmental stress in real time
How do the different parts of an adult plant communicate with each other when it suffers an injury, is waterlogged, burnt or exposed to environmental stress? Today we can answer this question thanks to an innovative optical imaging system developed by the Università degli Studi
Scientists reveal formation mechanism behind spherical assemblies of nanocrystals
From table salt to snowflakes, and from gemstones to diamonds—we encounter crystals everywhere in daily life, usually cubic (table salt) or hexagonal (snowflakes). Researchers from Noushine Shahidzadeh's group at the UvA Institute of Physics now demonstrate how mesmerizing
Four takeaways from Pam Bondi's fiery Epstein testimony
Lawmakers accused Bondi's justice department of making improper redactions to Epstein files as she fired back.
The Pressure Moms Feel to Solve the World’s Problems
In a time of perpetual crisis, more and more mothers are trying to find the solutions that their governments seem unwilling to provide The post The Pressure Moms Feel to Solve the World’s Problems appeared first on Nautilus .
Sunway's US$2.8b bid for IJM shakes up Malaysia's corporate market, fuelling race debate and potential rival offers
The bid by property conglomerate Sunway for construction giant IJM is also presenting a policy challenge for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who has expressed reservations about the proposed takeover in private sessions, his close associates told CNA.
Commentary: They escaped appalling conditions in scam factories. Now, they are living on the streets in Cambodia
Scam groups are continuing to recruit former workers trapped inside the country, say researchers.
This Final Fantasy 14 player house looks shockingly close to my favorite Phasmophobia map despite being made entirely of regular FF14 props
I'm requesting Y'shtola hold my hand for this one.
Ben Stiller Shuts Down Congressman for Demanding FCC Investigation into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: ‘Bunny’s Got Huge Talent and Even Bigger Heart’
Randy Fine, a member of the Republican party who is serving as a U.S. representative for Florida’s 6th congressional district, ignited bipartisan backlash on X after he publicized a letter he sent to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr demanding “a full and immediate investigation” into
Bill Ackman backs Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta with $2B investment in AI future
The investment represents about 10% of Pershing Square’s portfolio — a sizable allocation for Ackman’s concentrated hedge fund.
FTC chairman warns that political bias in Apple News app may violate consumer protection laws
The Federal Trade Commission warned Apple on Wednesday that it could be violating consumer protection laws by stifling right-leaning publications on its popular news app.
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Cisco Systems, McDonald's, AppLovin and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.
Saturn's moon Titan could have formed in a merger of two old moons
Recent research suggests that Saturn's bright rings and its largest moon, Titan, may have both originated in collisions among its moons. While Cassini's 13-year mission expanded our understanding of Saturn, the discoveries of its young rings and Titan's rapidly shifting orbit
The Memo: Failure to indict six Democrats disrupts Trump’s push to punish
The Trump administration suffered one of its most embarrassing legal setbacks so far on Tuesday, when a grand jury in the District of Columbia rebuffed a request to indict six Democratic lawmakers. The case was taken over a video the lawmakers released in November noting that
Bessent says housing market has 'gotten better' in defense of Trump economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday the housing market has improved in defense of the economy under President Trump. “President Trump is laser-focused on the housing market, and things have gotten better. Last month, we hit a three-year low in mortgage rates. The
Bud Cort, Star of Seventies Cult Classic ‘Harold and Maude,’ Dead at 77
Along with the macabre romantic comedy, Cort appeared in Robert Altman's Brewster McCloud and Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
AI method accelerates liquid simulations by learning fundamental physical relationships
Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have developed a method using artificial intelligence that can significantly speed up the calculation of liquid properties. The AI approach predicts the chemical potential—an indispensable quantity for describing liquids in
Finding Trump-Beijing balance may prove Takaichi’s big challenge
This article originally published by Pacific Forum is republished with permission. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi notched a historic election win last weekend. The first woman to head a party ticket in national elections in Japan led her ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to
A familiar magnet gets stranger: Why cobalt's topological states could matter for spintronics
The element cobalt is considered a typical ferromagnet with no further secrets. However, an international team led by HZB researcher Dr. Jaime Sánchez-Barriga has now uncovered complex topological features in its electronic structure. Spin-resolved measurements of the band
James Van Der Beek’s Family Starts GoFundMe After Actor’s Death Due to ‘Significant Financial Strain’
"The costs of James’s medical care has left the family out of funds," reads the appeal to fans. "The support of friends, family, and the wider community will make a world of difference"
Predicting an animal's immune response based on its genetic data
What if cattle were selected not only for their productivity, but also for their resistance to disease? A study conducted by a team of scientists combining systemic immunology, genomics and machine learning provides a better understanding of what shapes animals' immunity, even
Overwatch’s New Hero Is Basically Master Chief And Turns The Game Into Halo
Emre’s tools will fit like a glove to anyone who’s played Bungie’s shooters
Making a map to make a difference: Interactive GIS tool shows superfund flooding dangers
Geographic information system (GIS) maps help researchers, policymakers, and community members see how environmental risks are spread throughout a given region. These types of interactive, layered maps can be used for storytelling, education, and environmental activism. When
Knowing what's happening off camera in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 brings some levity to those dramatic cutscenes
I don't think limbs are supposed to do that.
Warming may boost soil carbon storage in boreal Sphagnum peatlands, study finds
A new study reports that climate warming can increase soil carbon accumulation in boreal Sphagnum peatlands by boosting plant productivity, protecting iron, and inhibiting microbial decomposition. These responses contrast sharply with warming-enhanced soil carbon
Trump gets spot of good news from delayed January jobs report
January’s delayed jobs report gave President Trump a badly-needed spot of good news on Wednesday, showing the economy gained 130,000 jobs, a number well ahead of expectations. Economists expected the U.S. to have added roughly 70,000 jobs in January, with the unemployment rate
Teaching Children Taught Me How to Be an Artist
My young students reminded me that my entire body is an extension of my art and making.
Recently Discovered: an NYC Underground Railroad Stop
The Merchant’s House Museum was NYC’s first landmarked building, but until this year, the function of a small hidden passageway in the house was unknown. When historians and preservationists examined it in detail, they found that it was built by the first owner of the house,
'Sandcastle Man' banned from California hotel property over 'political' quote
The Sandcastle Man had been building sandy creations outside a Southern California hotel for nearly 20 years.
Hurricane Helene did not shift US climate views or votes, study finds
Hurricane Helene, one of the deadliest hurricanes in US history, did not affect people's views on climate change or their intentions to vote for politicians advocating stricter climate policies. This is shown in a new study from the University of Gothenburg. "Attitudes
Yakuza Kiwami 3 interactive maps
Our Yakuza Kiwami 3 interactive maps include every sub story and locker key location in Kamurocho and Downtown Ryukyu
India, China and the regret of Gyalo Thondup
Gyalo Thondup, who died on February 8, 2026, at 97 at the Indian hill station Kalimpong, carried with him secrets of a vanished era — and a warning for the present one. As the elder brother of the 14th Dalai Lama and a principal architect of the Tibetan resistance, Thondup
The Band Perry on Their Relationship With Nashville During Bro-Country: ‘We Felt Very Not Supported’
In an open-book interview on Rolling Stone 's Nashville Now podcast, Kimberly Perry talks about reforming the group without her brothers
Jerry McMillan, Whimsical Chronicler of LA’s Art Scene, Dies at 89
His experimental photo-sculptures and inventive portraits of artists like Judy Chicago and Ed Ruscha pushed the boundaries of photography.
AMC Networks U.S. Ad Sales Drop 10% in Q4, Streaming Subscribers Flat at Just Over 10 Million
AMC Networks reported its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings Wednesday, revealing U.S. ad sales were down 10% from last year while subscribers across the company’s streaming platforms remained at the prior quarter’s 10.4 million mark. Currently, AMC Networks’ streaming portfolio
Bud Cort, ‘Harold and Maude’ Star, Dies at 77
His other memorable roles included in Robert Altman's ‘M*A*S*H*’ and ‘Brewster McCloud.’
Floriculture sustainability differs by industry sector, survey shows
A national survey of the four supply-chain sectors involved in the production and sale of flowers and ornamental plants shows that sustainability practices—those already implemented and those planned for the future—differ by sector. The findings could provide a roadmap of
Ubisoft Devs Dance While Striking: ‘Yves Guillemot Has No Knowledge Or Understanding Of His Company’
The protest comes ahead of more planned layoffs at the Assassin's Creed maker
Lucy Liu’s ‘Rosemead’ Closes Deals as Psychological Drama Screens at Berlin Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Picture Tree Intl. has reported the first international sales on the Lucy Liu-led drama “Rosemead” as it screens at the European Film Market in Berlin, marking the kick-off of international sales on the acclaimed U.S. indie. Directed by Eric Lin, “Rosemead” is on U.S.
LA28 Olympics leaders back Casey Wasserman after Epstein files fallout
The leaders of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics determined on Wednesday that the chair of its organizing committee, Casey Wasserman, will remain in his role amid uproar over his past exchanges with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and associate Ghislaine Maxwell. "The [LA28]
Art Problems: Should I Sell My Work to People Whose Politics I Hate?
Paddy Johnson explains how to make it in the art market without selling your soul.
Space mining without heavy machines? Microbes harvest metals from meteorites aboard space station
If humankind is to explore deep space, one small passenger should not be left behind: microbes. In fact, it would be impossible to leave them behind, since they live on and in our bodies, surfaces and food. Learning how they react to space conditions is critical, but they could
The Dreams of a Bumblebee in Autumn
Yes, bees dream. We can even imagine what. The post The Dreams of a Bumblebee in Autumn appeared first on Nautilus .
AI Is Getting Scary Good at Making Predictions ....
AI Is Getting Scary Good at Making Predictions . “From this point on, for as long as we exist, we might be asking AIs what comes next. We won’t always understand how they arrived at their predictions.”
Along the Mississippi River, ‘Water | Craft’ Is a Confluence of Art, Culture, and Ecology
Amid the ongoing climate crisis, how do artists express concerns about water and the environment? 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 Along the
A Day in the Life of a Bad Bunny Super Bowl Bush
“It fulfilled my childhood dream,” says Santa Clara, California, native Nick Garcia