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Affluent Genre Scenes Erupt in Chaos in Sabrina Bockler’s Uncanny Paintings
Scenes we often associate with aristocracy and refinement hint at strangeness or erupt in all-out chaos. 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 Affluent
James Cameron's favorite sci-fi anime, Patlabor, is getting a follow-up series
Patlabor, the classic mecha anime praised by James Cameron, is returning with eight standalone OVA episodes, with production starting in 2026.
Lenovo Idea Tab Becomes the Cheapest Android Tablet With a Holiday Discount, Lowest Price of the Year
It offers a 12 hour battery life, plus comes with a pen for easy note-taking. The post Lenovo Idea Tab Becomes the Cheapest Android Tablet With a Holiday Discount, Lowest Price of the Year appeared first on Kotaku .
Did a rogue planet reshape our solar system?
The giant planets weren't always where we find them today. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune formed in a more compact configuration and later underwent a violent reshuffling that scattered them to their current positions. Exactly what triggered this chaos remains uncertain,
More than 300,000 displaced in Cambodia near Thai border
Hundreds of thousands of Cambodians who live near the Thai border have fled their homes for temporary shelters.
Seabed mapping boosting knowledge of Australia's incredible marine estate
Australia has the third largest ocean territory on the planet, measuring 13.8 million square kilometers, including the Australian Antarctic Territory. Australia's diverse oceans, seas and waterways form an integral part of our lifestyle, economy and national well-being. These
Elias Rønnenfelt – “The Orchids” (Psychic TV Cover)
“The Orchids” first appeared on post-punk greats Psychic TV’s 1983 album Dreams Less Sweet as a sparse, elegant ballad with a scrappy punk sensibility. It came to me via Califone’s dreamier experimental folk-rock cover from 2005’s Roots And Crowns, and revisiting that cover
Adventure Time creator reveals how Super Smash Bros. inspired his new project
The Elephant consists of three loosely connected shorts airing as a single, ad-free special on Adult Swim on Dec. 19.
The Alps set to lose a record number of glaciers in the next decade, study warns
Glaciers are melting worldwide. In some regions, they could even disappear completely. Looking at the number of glaciers disappearing, the Alps could reach their peak loss rate as early as 2033 to 2041. Depending on how sharply the planet warms, this period may mark a time when
Smosh Sets Date for ‘Smosh Hospital’ Livestreaming Improv Comedy Show — With Dual Casts
Comedy group Smosh is scrubbed in for its next live digital special: “Smosh Hospital,” a spoof of TV medical dramas like “The Pitt,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “E.R.” “Smosh Hospital” is billed as a one-night-only, fully improvised medical-drama parody — in which the scripted
How to levitate objects sans magic
It’s possible to defy gravity using sound waves, magnets or electricity, but today’s methods can’t hoist heavy items high in the sky.
Iconic 'Little Foot' fossil may be new type of human ancestor
An international study led by researchers from Australia's La Trobe University and the University of Cambridge has challenged the classification of one of the world's most complete human ancestral fossils, raising the possibility of a new human species.
Destiny 2 Equilibrium loot table: All weapons, armor, and what drops where
Get the dungeon god roll you want by finding out where to farm it.
Louvre closed as staff strike over working conditions, weeks after €88m jewel heist
Labour leaders said the strike vote was unanimous and it was not immediately clear whether the work stoppage will last longer than one day.
Why has the price of chocolate become so volatile?
Dr. Tonya Lander, Stipendiary Lecturer at Christ Church and researcher at the Oxford Martin School Program on the Future of Food, explains the diverse factors that impact the price of chocolate, and what measures could help improve the long-term resilience and stability of this
Korea Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Dominates Again as Local Titles Hold Ground
Disney’s animated sequel “Zootopia 2” continued to tower over the Korean box office, delivering $6.7 million from more than 1 million admissions over the Dec. 12–14 frame. According to KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film now stands at a
Terminator 2 Finally Has The Incredible Video Game Adaptation It’s Always Deserved
Terminator 2D: No Fate is a masterpiece of run-and-gun arcade action The post Terminator 2 Finally Has The Incredible Video Game Adaptation It’s Always Deserved appeared first on Kotaku .
MAGA Conveniently Pretends Bondi Beach Shooting Hero Wasn’t Muslim
The far-right is claiming that Ahmed al-Ahmed, the bystander who intervened in the deadly, antisemitic mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Bondi Beach, Australia, this weekend was a Christian—and not a Muslim—to justify their Islamophobia. Australian Mass Shooting At
'I’m dying. I can’t breathe': Scenes of death, fear and chaos follow Bondi Beach shooting
As the sounds of bullets rang out and the bodies fell, the young mother threw herself on top of her 5-year-old son and prayed.
New agentic AI platform accelerates advanced optics design
Stanford engineers debuted a new framework introducing computational tools and self-reflective AI assistants, potentially advancing fields like optical computing and astronomy.
Is Spotify down? Thousands of users report outages
More than 30,000 Spotify users reported issues with the streaming-music service on Monday morning, according to outage reports compiled by DownDetector.
2025’s Break-Out Roguelite Megabonk Gets, Er, Spooky For The Holidays
A somewhat belated Halloween update has now arrived, just in time for festivities The post 2025’s Break-Out Roguelite Megabonk Gets, Er, Spooky For The Holidays appeared first on Kotaku .
Novel tracking method reveals spread of antibiotic resistance across Hong Kong's environment
A research team from the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has harnessed citywide genetic data and developed a novel genome-resolved tracking method to uncover precisely how antibiotic-resistant bacteria and their resistance genes move across Hong
Logitech G Driving Force Shifter Drops to Its Lowest Price Ever, Compatible With Racing Wheels and Pedals for Xbox, PS5, and PC
Save 17% on the Logitech G Driving Force Shifter for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. The post Logitech G Driving Force Shifter Drops to Its Lowest Price Ever, Compatible With Racing Wheels and Pedals for Xbox, PS5, and PC appeared first on Kotaku .
The Gummy Awards: Your Top 10 Albums And Songs Of 2025
The votes are in. We've counted up your ballots and are happy to present the top 10 albums and songs of 2025 according to Stereogum readers. As usual, your choices align with our staff picks somewhat while diverging in fun and interesting ways. Check it out below, and
Trump says Rob Reiner, victims of possible homicide, died of 'Trump derangement syndrome'
President Trump weighed in on the apparent homicide of director Rob Reiner and his wife in a TruthSocial post on Monday, suggesting the cause of death was reportedly “Trump derangement syndrome.” “A very sad thing happened last night in Hollywood. Rob Reiner, a tortured and
Billy Crystal Seen Outside Rob Reiner’s House Wiping Away Tears Following Director’s Death
The tearful 'When Harry Met Sally' star visited the Los Angeles home of the Hollywood director and his wife after they were found dead in an apparent homicide on Sunday.
Rabbi, photographer and 10-year-old are among the Bondi Beach attack victims
At least 15 people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach, marking Australia’s deadliest attack in nearly three decades.
Measuring radio leaks from 36,000 kilometers up
Radio astronomy has a pollution problem. Satellites thousands of kilometers overhead, designed to broadcast communications or relay data, are increasingly contaminating the frequencies astronomers use to study the universe. While much attention has focused on SpaceX's Starlink
Young Adult Drama ‘Skam Croatia – Sram’ Debuts Trailer for Third Season (EXCLUSIVE)
The Croatian adaptation of young adult drama series “Skam,” whose second season received a special mention in the best TV series in Central and Eastern Europe category at the NEM Awards in Zagreb, has premiered the trailer (below) for its third season. The new season will
‘Zootopia 2’ Leads Again as China Box Office Crosses $7 Billion
China’s box office was once again led by Disney’s “Zootopia 2,” which grossed RMB390.3 million ($55 million) over the Dec. 12–14 frame, lifting its cumulative total to RMB3.55 billion ($500.6 million), according to Artisan Gateway. The animated sequel comfortably held the No. 1
French President Emmanuel Macron Honors ‘Emily in Paris’ Creator Darren Star With Legion of Honor (EXCLUSIVE)
French President Emmanuel Macron has given the prestigious Legion of Honor to Darren Star, the creator of “Emily in Paris.” Star was named Knight of the Legion of Honor today during an intimate ceremony attended by Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, among others. Even before he made
Rob Reiner’s Son Arrested After Allegedly Killing Parents
Nick Reiner was taken into custody Sunday night and booked Monday on suspicion of felony murder
Trump’s absurdities are a prelude to his atrocities
There are connections between Trump’s buffoonery and the threats he poses to our freedom and future.
Why consciousness exists at all
Consciousness evolved in stages, starting with basic survival responses like pain and alarm, then expanding into focused awareness and self-reflection. These layers help organisms avoid danger, learn from the environment, and coordinate socially. Surprisingly, birds show many
Donald Trump Alleges Rob Reiner Died ‘Due to the Anger He Caused Others’ From Having ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’
President Donald Trump commented on the shocking death of legendary film director Rob Reiner, who was found dead Sunday in his Brentwood home alongside his wife Michele Singer. Trump blasted Reiner, who was strongly opposed to Trump’s politics and was a noted supporter of
Mike Johnson’s Health Care Deal Crumbles Just in Time for Max Chaos
House GOP moderates are breaking away from their party leader. At least four Republican representatives—Brian Fitzpatrick, Jen Kiggans, David Valadao, and Mike Lawler—have decided to bypass House Speaker Mike Johnson altogether amid a disagreement on extensions for Affordable
European Commission turns up pressure on France over Mercosur deal
France wants to delay member states’ vote on the agreement amid mounting farmer anger. But the EU executive says a shifting global geoeconomic landscape makes the deal urgent.
Rob Reiner’s Son Nick in Police Custody After Deaths of Director and Wife Michele
Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Rob and Michele Reiner, is in custody after the apparent homicide of the director and his wife on Sunday afternoon. Nick Reiner was arrested Sunday night at 9:15 p.m. and booked on a felony charge on Monday at 5:04 a.m., according to the Los
