Former V&A Academic Programs Head Accuses Museum of “Racist” Behavior
A recently shared letter from Yuko Kikuchi, who resigned from her post in January, asks the British institution to address its “culture of systemic racism.”
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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls' first DLC fighter revealed at Comic-Con
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will get Phoenix Cyclops as its first DLC character this fall, Arc System Works announced at San Diego Comic-Con.
New physics-based metric improves estimates of climate-driven cooling demand
New research led by atmospheric scientists at the University of Hawai'i (UH) at Mānoa found that the century-old yardstick used across many industries to estimate air-conditioning and refrigeration energy demand—called cooling degree days—is missing something fundamental.
Melts in your mouth, but not in your car: The ongoing scientific quest to create heat‑resistant chocolate
There are few pleasures greater than letting a piece of chocolate melt slowly on your tongue. Indeed, the proximity of chocolate's melting point to our own body temperature is one reason it is so widely appreciated.
The Amazing Photos from NASA’s First-Ever Mars Lander
Viking 1 landed on Mars 50 years ago The post The Amazing Photos from NASA’s First-Ever Mars Lander appeared first on Nautilus .
World Cup boosts Chinese tourists' interest in Spain: retailers prepare for Golden Week
Flight searches from China to Spanish destinations soar after La Roja's victory, while the commercial sector seeks to capitalise on the momentum before October's Golden Week.
DOJ will withdraw subpoenas against New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
The Justice Department on Thursday said it would withdraw subpoenas issued to several New York Times reporters earlier this month over their reporting on security concerns regarding the new Air Force One jet gifted by Qatar. The development came during a hearing in a Manhattan
Ubisoft chief says Sony's decision to kill game discs isn't going to be a big deal
Yves Guillemot reckons the lack of physical discs might even be a good thing.
Major League Soccer Comes Roaring Back From The World Cup Break With The Most Embarrassing Own Goal
Inter Miami's keeper reenacted one of my worst nightmares
Spanish coastline in "unprecedented fragility": areas most threatened by climate change
Greenpeace warns that urban development and climate change have pushed Spain's coastline to breaking point and urges a shift from beach regeneration models to nature-based solutions.
Playful Knitted Pillows by Donna Wilson Infuse Interiors with Whimsy and Joy
What's not to love about a pillow with personality? 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 Playful Knitted Pillows by Donna Wilson Infuse Interiors with
First 3D nanoscale maps of human airway epithelium reveal hidden architecture of lung defense cells
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London and University of Cambridge in collaboration with colleagues at HHMI Janelia and NIH, have created some of the most detailed three-dimensional maps ever generated of human airway cells, revealing how the specialized cells that
Bill Ackman slams Mamdani policies as ‘very bad for New York,’ won’t rule out mayoral run himself
“I’m not a fan,” Ackman said in an episode of podcast “Money Rehab” this week with host Nicole Lapin. “He’s [Mamdani] very smart, very charismatic, very good at politics, but I think the decisions he’s making are very bad for New York.”
Meet the Curators of the Next “Made in LA”
Michael Wellen and José Luis Blondet get the nod, Tate names a new director, and the Immigrant Artist Biennial is back for another edition.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s war on the First Amendment
As the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has authority over the nation’s TV, radio, and internet. But since Donald Trump was elected to his second term, Carr has wielded that power to threaten broadcasters that have exercised their free speech
Ocasio-Cortez: GOP's communist warnings 'very silly'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Thursday called Republicans' warnings about a supposed communist threat are "very silly." Ocasio-Cortez laughed when asked if there were concerns over democratic socialism becoming "full-blown communism" during a gaggle with reporters
Watch live: Trump welcomes Los Angeles Dodgers to White House
President Trump on Thursday afternoon will host the Los Angeles Dodgers in the White House Rose Garden. The 2025 World Series Champions clinched their 9th title last year against the Toronto Blue Jays, nabbing four out of the seven games. The president congratulated the team
“In extreme cases, it can create a phantom...
“In extreme cases, it can create a phantom homeland, for the sake of which one is ready to die or kill. Unreflective nostalgia can breed monsters.” On the good and bad types of nostalgia .
Lithium ions sprint up to 10,000 times faster when their molecular cages briefly open
An international collaborative research group led by Professor Bong June Sung of the Department of Chemistry at Sogang University and Professor Shinji Saito of the Institute for Molecular Science (IMS), National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS), and the Graduate University
Neutral catalysts achieve chalcogen-bonding asymmetry
Chemists have demonstrated that neutral chalcogen-bond donors can induce asymmetry in chemical reactions, addressing a challenge that has limited the development of chalcogen-bonding catalysis.
Trump Caves and Withdraws Subpoenas for New York Times Journalists
Donald Trump’s administration withdrew its subpoenas Thursday for a slate of New York Times journalists who reported on Air Force One’s security issues. Lawyers for the publication appeared in court to challenge subpoenas that would’ve compelled reporters to testify about their
X-Men comics debut new name for Gambit
Marvel has revealed Remy LeBeau's new codename, and it is a sign of dangerous changes in Gail Simone's Uncanny X-Men
Zebrafish rebuild damaged 'second brain' networks in nine days, offering clues for nerve repair
Why can zebrafish regenerate damaged gut nerves while humans largely cannot? Michigan State University researchers have developed a new research tool that allows them to remove gut neurons in zebrafish and watch them regenerate in real time, helping scientists investigate one
Mossad says it disrupted Iranian plot to infiltrate agents into Israel, target senior officials
According to a statement by the agency, a multinational effort foiled Iran's plan to recruit Israelis and other individuals able to enter the country, through intermediaries acting on its behalf, to gather intelligence on potential targets and identify ways to attack them
Blue states sue over new FEMA grant conditions
Roughly two dozen Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration Thursday over its latest set of conditions for receiving Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant funds. The states say the demands are without authority and relate to elections and immigration
Patreon Lays Off 20% of Employees as Part of ‘Painful’ Restructuring
Patreon, the creator-focused monetization platform, said on Thursday it was laying off 20% of its employees as it changed how its internal structure operates. The cuts will affect 93 Patreon employees, who will be given at least 16 weeks of severance payments. In a note to
Ghost Scare Up First Trailer for Mexico City Concert Film ‘2 Big to Rig’
Out threatrically on Aug. 26, metal band's second concert movie was shot on 16mm film and presents a behind-the-scenes look at their Skeletour
LISTEN: How Travis Scott is Ascending to Culture Moguldom Through Music, Movies, Retail, Business and More
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, Variety’s Angelique Jackson details her time spent with multihyphenate superstar Travis Scott, who comes off a record-setting music tour with a high-profile role in the movie of the moment, Christopher
Yeast survives after all 300 known spliceosomal introns are removed
Spliceosomal introns are noncoding DNA sequences located between exons in many eukaryotic protein-coding genes. Most are removed post-transcriptionally by RNA splicing and do not encode proteins, but they have been implicated in various regulatory processes, including gene
Trace DNA reveals critically endangered Chinese bahaba in Hong Kong after decade without records
The Chinese bahaba (Bahaba taipingensis), a marine fish species endemic to the Chinese coast and known as the "Panda of the Sea," is critically endangered and one of the few marine fish listed as a first-class protected wild animal in China. Collaborative research led by the
The best base locations in Palworld for farming resources
The best base locations in Palworld position you to farm tons of different resources. Here are the best places to place a base in Palworld.
Halo: Campaign Evolved 'Pillar of Autumn' gameplay video — watch the full mission here
'Pillar of Autumn' looks better than ever in Halo: Campaign Evolved, and we have the full mission unedited for your viewing pleasure.
Trump Is Already Fighting With His New Homeland Security Secretary
It’s only been four months, but it looks like Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is already on the White House’s bad side. The rift is a result of some early missteps and concerns about Mullin’s personnel choices, according to a senior Trump administration official
US Navy restricting press access to sailors’ service history
The U.S. Navy will no longer release service history information for sailors, ending the decades-long practice to address what officials describe as security threats and harassment concerns. The move comes amid greater press restrictions imposed by Defense Secretary Pete
Marvel's Wolverine hype new trailer is overshadowed by drama
Insomniac's bloody superhero action game is shaping up well, based on a recent Comic-Con panel. But few seem to care.
Mayor Mamdani Should Reclaim the City’s Jefferson Statue
The fact that the quill of David d’Angers’s statue of the third US president broke during the nation’s 250th anniversary provides more than an irresistible symbolic trope.
The new D&D series includes legendary dragons and stats to use them at your table
Dark Horse announced at San Diego Comic-Con an ongoing series starting in November will include Volo and Tasha fighting dragons.
Nanopores can activate human T cells without biochemical signals
Immune cells protect and heal the human body. In medicine, they are specifically activated through biochemical reactions to treat certain diseases. Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, ETH Zurich, Humboldt University of Berlin, Charité Berlin and Inselspital Bern have
How AI is helping states cut through decades of red tape
Bureaucracy moves slowly, and decades of outdated provisions clogging the bylaws of cities and states only make it worse. Sometimes dubbed "policy sludge," such obsolete processes and stale reporting requirements can trap civil servants in red tape and cause program dysfunction.
‘Industry’ Season 5 Casts Zosia Mamet
Zosia Mamet has joined the upcoming fifth season of “Industry” at HBO, Variety has learned. As previously announced, Season 5 of the British finance industry drama will be its last. Mamet will play Carmen Dame, who is described as “a fitness influencer turned wellness tech
L.A. Production Volume Down Slightly, as Recovery Continues to Sputter
Los Angeles production volume fell slightly in the second quarter of 2026, as an increase in state tax incentives has failed to overcome industry headwinds. Shoot days for TV, film and commercials dropped by 3.1% compared to the previous quarter, according to FilmLA, which
A24 Plans Free Screenings of Anthony Bourdain Movie ‘Tony’ for Hospitality Workers (Exclusive)
The “Industry Night” screenings will take place in partnership with OpenTable and Square across 25 cities, with all screenings hosted by local chefs.
South Korean AI billionaire faces $1 billion divorce payout after ‘marriage of the century’ crumbles amid affair with younger woman
Chey Tae-won is the 65-year-old chairman of South Korea’s SK Group and a major beneficiary of the AI-chip boom.
Rebecca Solnit on the Tate brothers, The Odyssey, and...
Rebecca Solnit on the Tate brothers, The Odyssey, and the misogyny of classical literature & the contemporary world . “Classical culture is a lot of things including, literally, rape culture.”
Trump says Xi will visit US on September 24
WASHINGTON, July 23 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will discuss artificial intelligence with Chinese President Xi Jinping when he visits the United States on September 24.
Halo Remake Locks Xbox Players Out Of Early Access They Paid For: ‘Bro, I Changed My Work Schedule For This’
Microsoft says is scrambling to resolve the problems ASAP
Less cannabis use among adolescents, but social disparities persist
Past studies have shown that cannabis use during adolescence is associated with a variety of negative impacts—including emotional distress, adverse academic outcomes, and brain development and functioning—that can persist into adulthood. Though there has been an overall
Virtual café experiment finds Japanese participants keep greater distance than Italians
How close do we stand to other people during a social interaction? The distance we maintain between our body and that of another person—known as interpersonal distance—is a fundamental aspect of everyday life. It influences our sense of comfort, safety, intimacy and tendency to
Man fatally wounded in knife attack in German bank
A 20-year-old man is arrested after a knife attack at a bank in Bavaria that left a man fatally wounded.
Vance detail Secret Service agent suspected of leaking information put on administrative leave
The U.S. Secret Service said Thursday it was investigating a member of Vice President Vance's detail for allegedly leaking sensitive information. "A member of the Vice Presidential Protective Division is the subject of an administrative investigation, and potential criminal