Joseph Mazzello, the “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Jurassic Park” actor, heads the cast of “A Grim Life,” a supernatural thriller set inside Los Angeles’ Cecil Hotel. Hong Kong outfit Cappu Films has picked up international sales, it was unveiled at the Tokyo International Film
It's 2027 residency application season! 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 November 2026 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for
Mathis Landwehr-led martial arts feature “Lion Fist” has been picked up for South Korea, Latin America and the CIS. Fellow Landwehr starrer “The Last Kumite” has also found a South Korean home, sales outfit Cappu Films revealed at the Tokyo International Film Festival’s TIFFCOM
Why do some parents have more sexual difficulties than others after having a baby? Childhood trauma plays a significant role, amplifying the other factors at play.
A reaction on a single electrode can tell scientists a remarkable amount about the chemical nature and number of analytes involved. The challenge comes when they want to distinguish many reactions on the same electrode. After more than a decade of trying to overcome that
Decoding of messenger RNA (mRNA) occurs during translation, the vital cellular process that builds proteins. Errors in this process are known to lead to cancer growth. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital identified how one factor involved in mRNA decoding can be
For more than 30 years, MBARI technology has recorded real-time data about Monterey Bay, from oceanographic conditions at the surface to biological surveys in the depths of Monterey Canyon. These data are integral to understanding our changing ocean and underpin the institute's
The world's largest coffee chain reported fourth-quarter global same-store sales growth of 7.2%, which surpassed analysts' expectations.
Polynyas are one of Antarctica's great counterintuitive features: recurring areas of open water surrounded by vast expanses of sea ice. These unusual environments are hot spots for sea-ice production, ocean–atmosphere exchange and biological productivity. They are commonly
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman said in an earnings call today that Google's AI-powered search modes do not help with traffic to the platform, echoing problems facing other websites and publishers. As part of its Q3 2026 earnings, Reddit revealed that search traffic in October has
Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission. A central problem in US nuclear thinking is that it is fragmented. Washington is laser-focused on the “three-body problem”: It considers the US-Russia-China triangle fundamental, and when it
As James Gunn’s fledgling DC Universe continues to grow, he’s revealed that one key character will “almost certainly” return: Harley Quinn. But Margot Robbie, who played the anti-hero in three DCEU movies, may not be back. On “The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon? The Official
Silicones are widely used in industry, medicine and everyday products due to their exceptional thermal and chemical stability. However, it is precisely these properties that have made recycling silicones extremely problematic in the past. Researchers at the Institute of
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Starlink drama puts spotlight on Musk's global stature Elon Musk and his business's role in a recent dispute over Ukraine's access to Starlink and its military network is putting a spotlight on the tech mogul's outsized influence
Patrick Stewart’s final movie role will be in the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday,” which marks his ninth time playing the “X-Men” character Charles Xavier on the big screen. Marvel Studios confirmed the news in their tribute to the late actor, who died at 86 years old after a
SEOUL, Oct 30 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for his country to seize \"absolute superiority\" in drone technology, speaking at an unmanned aeronautical technology exhibition and weapons demonstration, state media KCNA reported on Friday.
The late actor's Star Trek co-stars, including Jeri Ryan and George Takei, are among the Hollywood figures who have paid tribute to the acting great
Indonesia is battling one of its most severe wildfire seasons in over a decade, as intense El Niño conditions fuel widespread drought. Some of the most severely affected areas are on the island of Borneo. Peatlands across West, Central and South Kalimantan are smoldering
A new study has pieced together the evolutionary history of terrestrial animals on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau (QTP), offering a comprehensive picture of how the distinctive fauna of the "Third Pole" took shape over millions of years.
Seat negotiations for the Melaka polls have exposed tensions within the BN-PN and PH-Bersatu partnerships, raising questions about their durability ahead of the next general election.
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Structural ties endure, but US President Donald Trump’s flip-flopping on energy policy has done lasting damage to Washington’s relationship with New Delhi, says Chietigj Bajpaee from the Chatham House think tank.
Senate Majority PAC is running digital ads in support of Democrat Annie Andrews in her race against GOP Sen. Darline Graham.
Skydance’s JB Perrette, who now serves as co-chair and chief business officer of Skydance TV and Skydance Direct-to-Consumer, has unveiled his new executive org structure — and announced several departures from the pre-merged Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance
Chipotle shares surged after the burrito-and-bowl chain reported improving sales and revealed roughly 3% menu price hikes in the fourth quarter amid rising beef, freight and labor costs.
"Many thanks to everyone who has expressed concern for us," they wrote in a group statement. "To clear things up, we’ve decided to take some time off after decades of touring because we need a break"
Foster has been considering a bid to topple Waters as the top House Financial Services Democrat.
More than 65% of approved medicines work by binding to proteins on the surface of human cells. Yet scientists developing new treatments face a fundamental problem: Major biological databases disagree about which proteins are actually found on cell surfaces.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will welcome trick-or-treaters to the White House on Thursday evening for the annual Halloween celebration. The event comes just hours after Trump returned from South Carolina, where he rallied support for Republicans ahead of next
Democrats have narrow leads in two key Senate contests with just a few days until the election, new polls show. New surveys conducted by CNN/SSRS released Thursday found Democrats ahead in the Kansas and Maine Senate races, though both leads are in the margin of error. Both
In a rare interview, Zeschuk said the closure of BioWare is sad, but his greater concern is for the people put out of work.
"Captain Picard stood for the best of us, and so did the man who played him," actor who played Captain Kirk said of Star Trek: The Next Generation star
Energy Secretary Chris Wright has cast data centers as a “massive force to reduce the price of electricity” even as many midterm ads claim the opposite. Who is right? We explain the complexities. The post Data Centers and Electricity Prices: It’s Not as Simple as Voters May
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond ruled that Sen. Alan Armstrong’s appointment should end when the next senator is elected and before the current session of the Senate concludes on Jan. 3.
Mary Bronstein ('If I Had Legs I'd Kick You') is directing for Warner Bros.’s specialty label Clockwork.
Friday will be dedicated to recognizing "his contributions to music and the unforgettable memories created on one of New York City's most iconic stages," Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal said
Much of what we know about biology comes from animal models, particularly mice. Applying these insights to humans, however, is not always straightforward. For example, some of the genes important for the formation of germ cells, which eventually give rise to eggs or sperm,
The authors call on governments, investors and conservation organizers to reimagine nature finance based on a central tenet: raising funds should be a means to an end, not an end in itself.
Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.
[Daba Finance] DPI Venture Capital, the venture capital arm of Development Partners International, has closed its Nclude Fund at more than $112 million to invest in technology startups across Africa and the Middle East.
As some of the victims' names are released publicly, an outpouring of grief and anger is sweeping across Spain.
Republicans are out for blood following a report that former Rep. Mary Peltola’s (D-Alaska) campaign recruited “spoiler” candidates to run on the ballot and siphon votes away from incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska). Democratic lawmakers, so far, have not come rushing to
Buy low, sell high: Investor and media entrepreneur Byron Allen has sold all of the shares in Starz that he had acquired earlier this year from Steve Mnuchin, the former Hollywood producer who served as Treasury Secretary during President Trump’s first term. He sold all 1.8
The word "vacuum" may conjure the image of empty space. Maybe you think of a region far outside the solar system without planets, debris, gas clouds or light. According to quantum theory, however, a vacuum is never truly empty. Quantum mechanics extends the Heisenberg
For decades, ribosomes have been under the lens of many scientists. Ribosomes are highly sophisticated and complex molecular machines that allow cells to synthesize proteins. However, putting ribosomes together requires intricate assembly processes. While many underlying
The Cupertino, Calif.-based tech giant introduced the redesigned laptop Wednesday, touting a new OLED display.
