What makes spider silk so extraordinarily strong and elastic at the same time? This was the focus of recent investigations carried out by researchers from the University of Greifswald, the University of Bonn and the Museum of Natural Science in Buenos Aires. In material and
The retail giant announced the closures in a blog post on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
A Deutsche Bank analyst argues those betting on the “debasement trade” may be operating from a faulty premise.
By Pesha Magid JERUSALEM, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Israel has cleared land in southern Gaza for the construction of a camp for Palestinians potentially equipped with surveillance and facial recognition technology at its entrance, a retired Israeli general who advises the military
The incident comes after angry protests erupted in Minneapolis after the fatal shooting by immigration agents of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti on Saturday.
The African diaspora pictures itself, James Castle dreams of transcendence, and more to get you through a freezing week in New York.
“Skyscraper Live,” a stream of Alex Honnold’s free solo climb of one of the tallest buildings in the world, reached 6.2 million views on Netflix. The climb, which took place at the Taipei 101 tower in Taiwan was originally set to air on Friday, Jan. 23 before being postponed to
Researchers at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH) have led a study, recently published in the Journal of Human Evolution, on the diet of individuals at the Sima de los Huesos site (Sierra de Atapuerca, Burgos) by reconstructing their eating
"I want to say this as plainly as and clearly as possible. I was not pressured by David Ellison or anyone else," Weiss said.
Ella Langley could hardly have picked a hotter moment to announce the coming release of her sophomore album. Her “Choosin’ Texas” single has become a true phenomenon, showing staying power in the top 5 of the Spotify chart like few country singles ever before it. The tune’s
It has been revealed that simply twisting and stacking two layers of oxide crystals can allow the atomic arrangement itself to control the behavior of electrons. Much like the new patterns that emerge when two meshes are overlapped and rotated, a twisted oxide interface forms
Yuri Lowenthal asked others to speak out against injustice The post PlayStation’s Spider-Man Calls For Blocking ICE Funding After Brutal Minnesota Killing appeared first on Kotaku .
You Need A Kitchen Slide Rule . “Kitchen work is all about proportions, and nothing beats the slide rule for proportions.”
In an image shared to his socials last week, Harry Styles is seen on the set of his “Aperture” music video, sporting shiny black under-eye patches and sipping a Big Gulp. The patches are reminiscent of 111SKIN’s Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask, previously seen on celebrities
An international team of astronomers led by a researcher at Keele University has solved a long-standing cosmic mystery surrounding one of the most extreme stars ever observed. The star, known as WOH G64, is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud—a satellite galaxy of the Milky
Pinnacle Peak Pictures has acquired Jeremy Snead's feature that also stars Myles Erlick and Jaimie Alexander.
Well Go USA Entertainment has secured North American distribution rights to “Blades of the Guardians,” a Chinese action film from Mandarin Motion Pictures. Directed by renowned action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping (“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”), the historical martial arts
Check out the first trailer for 2026's Faces of Death remake.
Denmark’s Ingeborg Topsøe, a fast-emerging screenwriter whose credits include Milad Alami’s multi-prized “The Charmer,” has won this year’s Nordic Series Script Award for Netflix smash hit “Secrets We Keep.” One of Scandinavia’s most prestigious industry plaudits, the Award was
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) threatened to lead impeachment proceedings against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem if President Trump does not fire her amid turmoil over immigration enforcement tactics in Minnesota. “Donald Trump must
Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), an international team of astronomers has mapped a magnetic highway driving a powerful galactic wind into the nearby galaxy merger of Arp 220, revealing for the first time that its fast, molecular outflows are
Oscar-nominated feature documentary “Nobody Against Putin” is heading to the 32nd annual Sedona International Film Festival. The film, which had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, delivers an insider’s view of the impact of Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine on
TEL AVIV, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Israeli President Isaac Herzog will meet the families of victims of the Bondi Beach shooting and members of the Australian Jewish community during a visit to the country next month, his office said on Tuesday. The attack targeted a Jewish Hanukkah
BRUSSELS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The EU is expected to sanction some 20 Iranian individuals and entities under its human rights rules this week but is not expected to add Iran's Revolutionary Guards to its terrorist list due to opposition from France, officials said on Tuesday.
Florida Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez expressed concerns on Tuesday that the Trump administration’s tactics in its hardline immigration crackdown could hurt the GOP heading into the midterm elections. “Politically, it’s hurting our chances at the midterms — and I’m just being
"In this 'Skyspace,' the day has weight, the evening has temperature, and the change belongs to you," Turrell says. 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
Researchers have developed a new strategy to overcome a long-standing limitation in plasmonic loss by reshaping light–matter interactions through substrate engineering.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney doubled down on his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last week, during which he backed Greenland’s sovereignty and pushed back on President Trump’s tariff agenda. “To be absolutely clear, and I said this to the
UPS is planning to cut up to 30,000 operational jobs this year as the package delivery company continues with its turnaround efforts and reducing the number of Amazon shipments that it handles.
Costa has held a series on informal meetings bringing together the 27 leaders to brainstorm without the formalities of a European summit.
After years of trying, scientists have finally created a stable superatom of copper, a long-sought-after chemical breakthrough that could revolutionize how we deal with carbon emissions.
President Trump is traveling to Iowa on Tuesday to tout his economic agenda ahead of the 2026 midterms. The visit to Des Moines is the latest on Trump's tour, after he spoke in Detroit and Pennsylvania in recent months. The president has seen falling approval ratings amid
The suit, filed in 2024, is similar to one filed against Valve in the US in 2021.
What does it take to spur individuals to act as a group with a shared purpose on climate change? According to a new Stanford-led study, the key is to show them how collective actions on climate have made a difference and often generate good vibes for participants.
A University of California, Riverside team of scientists has found that Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite affecting up to one-third of the global population, is far more complex than previously believed. The findings, published in Nature Communications, offer new insight
LIMA, Jan 27 - A scandal surrounding undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman by Peru's acting president has shone an unflattering spotlight on the key copper exporter's ties to China at a moment of heightened U.S. scrutiny of Beijing's footprint in the region.
LIMA, Jan 27 - A scandal surrounding undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman by Peru's acting president has shone an unflattering spotlight on the key copper exporter's ties to China at a moment of heightened U.S. scrutiny of Beijing's footprint in the region.
The bridge has suffered two further major attacks in 2023 and 2025, both carried out by Ukrainian forces as they push back against Russia’s full-scale invasion.
The Chinese filmmaker, a double Oscar winner for 'Nomadland,' also reflects on her path to America and filmmaking, jumping from indies to Marvel and why she almost passed on directing the Jessie Buckley/Paul Mescal project that's now up for eight Oscars (including two for her).
The 2026 Writers Guild Awards nominations have been announced. “Sinners,” the supernatural horror film from filmmaker Ryan Coogler, is among the original screenplay nominees. Also in that category is the Timothée Chalamet-led ping-pong drama “Marty Supreme,” written by director
When families decide where to buy a home, when cities approve new development, or when governments decide where to invest billions in resilience, they increasingly turn to climate-risk scores for guidance.
The actor and activist appears alongside Harrison Ford in a short snippet from episode one of Season Three, premiering exclusively on Rolling Stone
Brian Robbins, former co-CEO of Paramount Global, has launched Big Shot Pictures, an entertainment company that will develop animation franchises. Sony Pictures Entertainment has entered into a first-look theatrical distribution deal with Big Shot, which will produce both
The regime may have made off with more than $2B last year.
President Trump on Monday endorsed Indiana state Senate candidate Tracey Powell (R), making good on his threat to endorse challengers to Republicans in the state who blocked redistricting efforts last year. Powell is running to replace incumbent state Sen. Jim Buck (R), who has
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said he met with Border Czar Tom Homan on Tuesday and tha tthe two agree to an "ongoing dialogue" after two residents of Minneapolis were killed over the last month in separate altercations with federal law enforcement officials sent to the state as