Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault review: Lots of depth for early access

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault delivers on the dungeon-to-shop formula in its early access release, albeit with a few scratches here and there.

Helping to grow plants in space for NASA missions to the moon and mars

Imagine biting into a crisp, garden-fresh salad and savoring juicy strawberries for dessert. But instead of your backyard, you're gazing out at a stark lunar landscape, Earth hanging like a precious blue marble in the inky sky.

Meteorite crater hosts methane-making microbes—a clue to life on Mars?

Scientists have discovered living microbes producing methane in the fractured rocks deep inside Sweden's Siljan impact crater, offering insights into Earth's earliest life and the search for life beyond our planet.

Modern life explains why people in Chile are taller and have larger heads than their ancestors

Modern Chileans are significantly taller and have larger heads than their ancestors. That's the central finding of new research looking at how intracranial volume (ICV) has changed across thousands of years in northern Chile. ICV is the space inside the skull that houses the

Non-toxic solvent enables near-perfect recycling of mixed-fiber textiles

We are producing more textiles than ever before: worldwide, well over one hundred million tons of textiles are manufactured every year—more than twice as much as in the year 2000. This makes it increasingly important not to simply throw away old textiles, but to recover them in

✋ Get A Warrant | EFFector 37.17

Even with the holidays coming up, the digital rights news doesn't stop. Thankfully, EFF is here to keep you up-to-date with our EFFector newsletter! In our latest issue , we’re explaining why politicians latest attempts to ban VPNs is a terrible idea; asking supporters to

Roborock Q7 M5+ Falls 40% Off, Self-Empty for 7 Weeks While You Forget It Even Exists

Vacuums at 10,000Pa, empties itself for seven weeks, mops while cleaning floors. The post Roborock Q7 M5+ Falls 40% Off, Self-Empty for 7 Weeks While You Forget It Even Exists appeared first on Kotaku .

‘Wicked’ Cinematographer Alice Brooks on Shooting Emotional ‘For Good’ Sequence Using Torch Flames and Why the Hand-Holding Moment Tugs at Heartstrings

“Wicked” cinematographer Alice Brooks knows why the “For Good” number tugs at heartstrings. Aside from the split door scene with Elphaba and Glinda on either side in tears, the handholding moment also hits emotionally. Thematically, it’s also a repeated shot in “Wicked” and

How Screenwriters Faced the Challenges of Adapting a Living Person’s Life for the Big Screen

Most biopics persuade you to empathize with the main character. But as actress-turned-writer/director Kristen Stewart explains, her screenplay adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir “The Chronology of Water” allows you to virtually become the protagonist. “[Lidia] invites you

Charlie Cox Still Isn’t Ready To Take Credit For His Award-Nominated Clair Obscur Performance Because Game Performances Are Complicated

The Daredevil actor says all credit and recognition for his role as Gustave should go to his motion capture actor The post Charlie Cox Still Isn’t Ready To Take Credit For His Award-Nominated Clair Obscur Performance Because Game Performances Are Complicated appeared

Electric discharges detected on Mars for the first time

On Mars, winds constantly stir up whirlwinds of fine dust. It was at the center of two of these dust devils that the SuperCam instrument's microphone, the first ever to operate on Mars, accidentally recorded particularly strong signals.

Cellular 'nanodomains' act as hidden hubs for protein clusters linked to ALS and dementia

Inside the cell reside many tiny assembly factories and warehouses that gather together all of the proteins and RNAs—which carry out instructions from our DNA—that a living being needs.

Taylor Swift Can’t Believe Travis Kelce’s ‘Butthurt’ Joke Led to Their Relationship Either

The pop star recalls how Kelce's joke about not getting to meet her at the Eras Tour led to the "greatest surprise" of her life in a new Eras Tour: The End of an Era clip

Thoughts and Prayers

This is the trailer for an HBO documentary called Thoughts and Prayers about “the impact of the $3 billion active shooter preparedness industry on schools and communities across America”. It’s tough to watch, as is this clip from the film in which a girl describes a bag of

COP30: Petrostates block climate deal once again, but some countries are taking their own steps

The latest United Nations climate summit (COP30) was held between 10 and 21 November in Belém, Brazil. Although the event did not end with any significant progress toward the goals of mitigating global warming or advancing climate finance, it did leave us with one positive

Ulrika Spacek Announce New Album EXPO: Hear “Square Root Of None”

Last month Ulrika Spacek shared “Build A Box Then Break It,” their first single since their previous studio album Compact Trauma arrived in 2023. Now the artsy, shoegazey English band are following up that song with “Square Root Of None,” along with the news that their next LP

The Ugly Stepsister, now on Hulu, is a fairy-tale version of The Substance

Now available on Hulu, this dark take on Cinderella is both horrifying and hypnotic.

New study shows rheumatoid arthritis begins long before symptoms

Rheumatoid arthritis begins years before pain ever appears, and scientists have now mapped the hidden immune battle that unfolds long before symptoms. By studying people with RA-linked antibodies over seven years, researchers discovered sweeping inflammation, malfunctioning

Avalanches are of key importance to glaciers worldwide

An international research team has shown that avalanches are crucial to the survival of many glaciers worldwide. The study aims to contribute to better predictions of water resources and natural hazards in the context of global warming.

Israeli army launches new operation in West Bank

Israel's military on Wednesday launched a new operation against Palestinian armed groups in the occupied West Bank, where a local governor told AFP that Israeli forces had raided several towns. The Israeli military, police and internal security service said in a joint statement

The Cast of ‘The Sandlot,’ Then and Now

The baseball film first hit theaters April 1, 1993.

Electric vehicle owners face new pay-per-mile tax. What could be the environmental costs?

Modern electric vehicles are transforming the roads with low noise, rapid acceleration and zero exhaust emissions. However, drivers of electric vehicles in the UK will now face a new 3p per mile charge and drivers of hybrid vehicles a 1.5p per mile charge.

Putin plays komuz in Kyrgyzstan during state visit with Lukashenko

In Kyrgyzstan, Vladimir Putin tried the komuz, a traditional Kyrgyz lute, during a short cultural stop on his state visit. Agreements on trade, education, migration, and security were also signed.

Shapiro signs 'hair discrimination' ban in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) on Tuesday signed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of hair. “Real freedom means being respected for who you are — no matter what you look like, where you come

Encouraging young people to vote requires understanding why they don't

Around the world, political institutions are under threat and democracy hangs in the balance. Deepening political divisions, political apathy and the rise of opportunistic populist leaders have all contributed to widespread democratic backsliding and a rise in authoritarianism.

Best Warden 308 loadout in Black Ops 7

The best loadout to use with the Warden 308 marksman rifle in Black Ops 7.

A Performative Male Gift Guide: Clairo, Criterion, Carharrt and More

The performative male: we know them, we love them and we love to hate them. The phenomena is nothing new — the culturally attuned, ironically self-aware and oftentimes self-aggrandizing breed of male has existed long before the Criterion Collection launched in 1984 and Jacob

European Parliament calls for an interdiction of social media for teens under 16

The European Parliament adopted Wednesday a proposal calling to ban social media for teenagers under the age of 16 as lawmakers ponder its negative impact on mental health and the politics of online debate.

Will mail come this weekend? Postal Service delivery changes, post office closures planned for Thanksgiving holiday

Before the frenzy of holiday shopping and shipping, mail carriers are taking a break this week.

Pay-per-mile tax could 'hinder' EV switch

Electric vehicle drivers will soon face a pay-per-mile tax as 2030 deadline to phase out petrol and diesel cars looms.

GOP co-chair of Scouting Caucus calls Hegseth proposal to cut ties 'nearsighted'

Republican Rep. Glenn Thompson (Pa.), the Congressional Scouting Caucus's House co-chair, called Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s proposal to cut ties with Scouting America “nearsighted” in a statement to The Hill. “As co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Scouting Caucus,

Appeals court panel upholds nearly $1M sanctions against Trump, Alina Habba over Hillary Clinton lawsuit

A federal appeals court upheld nearly $1 million in penalties against President Trump and Alina Habba for filing “frivolous” lawsuits against Hillary Clinton, the Democratic National Committee (DNC), former FBI Director James Comey and others. William Pryor Jr., the chief

An important wetland in Ghana is under siege. Researchers investigate the real issues

Wetlands are vital ecological resources that provide several benefits in urban and peri-urban areas. They slow down flood waters, and act as a source of fishing and farming livelihoods. They also provide socio-cultural benefits for local communities. But some of these valuable

Counting salmon is a breeze with airborne eDNA

During the annual salmon run last fall, University of Washington researchers pulled salmon DNA out of thin air and used it to estimate the number of fish that passed through the adjacent river. Aden Yincheong Ip, a UW research scientist of marine and environmental affairs,

China and Japan share blame for crisis, but not equally

Amid the crisis between China and Japan over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s November 7 statement about Taiwan, most observers are blaming one side or the other – either calling Beijing’s behavior “unprovoked” and “unhinged” or criticizing Takaichi as “reckless.” Upon closer

Galaxy Princess Zorana is like if you made BG3 passive checks into a whole game, a great tale of political intrigue, and will give you like 4,000 ways to die embarrassingly

What more could you ask?

Cyberpunk 2077 is now CD Projekt's 'main source of income,' and sales are outpacing The Witcher 3: Its latest milestone is 'a better result than The Witcher 3 was able to achieve in the same post-release time frame'

CD Projekt's once-troubled cyber-RPG has now sold more than 35 million copies

PlayStation Plus Subscribers Get More Free Games Than Usual Next Month

December has five games to grab, including LEGO Horizon Adventures and Killing Floor 3 The post PlayStation Plus Subscribers Get More Free Games Than Usual Next Month appeared first on Kotaku .

Global bird study reveals declining ecosystem resilience

Human-driven changes to landscapes worldwide are 'thinning out' the ecological services supplied by wild birds, eroding the functions that support stable and resilient ecosystems.

Despite Samsung Name, Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus Now Goes Cheaper Than Budget Alternatives

Great value for money Android tablet. The post Despite Samsung Name, Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus Now Goes Cheaper Than Budget Alternatives appeared first on Kotaku .

Mini-fridges on a nanoscale? New cooling technique could make computer chips more powerful

As more devices get piled onto computer chips to increase processing power capacity, heat generation becomes increasingly concentrated. This heat must be removed to keep chip performance high, but is currently achieved by circulating water through millimeter-scale channels to

The fantasy RPG that started as a viral AI-made video is 'free of AI-generated content,' pledges its maker

Shores of Vaelithar was made by humans. It promises.

Boeing Pentagon Contracts Nudge Stock Up After Long Slide

Study unveils factors behind historic Labor win

The Labor Party's landslide victory at the polls in 2025 was shaped by several factors, including a clear advantage on policy issues, the relative popularity of Anthony Albanese and strong support from younger voters and women, according to a major study of Australian political

Nvidia Rebuts Claims the Ghost of Enron Haunts Its AI Surge

Tractor maker Deere flags higher 2026 tariff hit, weak profit

Lefty NYC Comptroller Brad Lander tells top pension funds to cut ties with BlackRock over climate stance

Outgoing New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, a Dem, blasted the Larry Fink-led firm on Wednesday for allegedly buckling to pressure from Republicans, including the White House, to back off on green investments.

Child benefit change will create a 'little buffer'

Mum-of-three Lucy Burns says removing the cap is going to "make a huge difference to my household".

Stellantis warns this issue could destroy the European auto industry

Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence, and that affects what scientific journals choose to publish

Should you believe the findings of scientific studies? Amid current concerns about the public's trust in science, old arguments are resurfacing that can sow confusion.