In a new discovery, researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Weizmann Institute of Science have found that something in the direction of a magnetic field can influence how molecules of life behave at the most fundamental level and how early chemical processes
Religion plays a greater role in growth, prosperity and economic development than many people realize. This is the finding of a paper published by the Rockwool Foundation Berlin (RFBerlin) ahead of Pentecost, marking the founding of the Christian Church. "Religion influences
“Genre-defying” can be an overused term these days, but entries like Palestinian filmmaker Rakan Mayasi’s lyrical feature debut “Yesterday the Eye Didn’t Sleep” earns it, playing quietly and inventively by its own genre-free rules. A tone poem and an observational,
We're a few days away from the end of Stephen Colbert's Late Show . In what appears to be a transparent attempt to curry favor with Donald Trump, CBS announced plans to end The Late Show last year, and Colbert is making the most of his final week on the air. Tonight, for
Gabbie Gonzalez, a popular lifestyle TikTok personality, has been charged alongside her father and a Hawaii surf instructor for allegedly hiring a hitman targeting Jack Avery, a former member of the defunct boyband Why Don’t We. The post TikTok Influencer And Her Father
For years, tech companies have promised AI will give everyone a capable personal assistant but delivered something more like a clueless intern. Over the past six months, that has started to change, thanks largely to the viral open-source AI agent platform OpenClaw. And among
Watching the premiere of “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,” Apple TV subscribers may get a distinct sense of déjà vu. Just last month, the streaming service premiered “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” a limited series about a single mother entering the world of virtual sex work via
W. Kamau Bell, the award-winning TV host, comedian and filmmaker, is teaming with Malcolm Gladwell’s Pushkin Industries podcast and audiobook company to launch a new video podcast, “Who’s With Me?” as an extension of his popular Substack newsletter of the same name. Bell’s
Arch Enemy Arts joins forces with PangeaSeed for a group show and fundraiser to help conserve our oceans. 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 Four
James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems media and tech holding company, is buying a big swath of Vox Media’s holdings. Murdoch’s company has agreed to acquire New York Magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and Vox.com. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Lupa is paying more than $300
One of the most puzzling findings from the JWST's observations of the early universe is the size of black holes. According to our understanding of black hole growth, these early black holes are far more massive than expected. Astronomers expected the unexpected from JWST, and
New research published in NeoBiota has found that the Western honey bee—an introduced species to Australia—and the devastating, invasive plant fungus known as myrtle rust (Austropuccinia psidii) may have formed a mutually beneficial relationship known as "invasional mutualism."
The first documented case of a fixed bone bridge unearthed in Portugal was presented in the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology by researchers Ms. Steffi Vassallo and her colleagues. The item is estimated to date to the 19th century and is likely to have served a more
India’s Hottest District Shuts at 10 AM as Mercury Breaches 48 Degrees Celsius Mark . “After 10am, Banda becomes deserted. At first, you see one or two people outside. Then, as the day rises, there is only silence.” (48C = 118F)
Addressing the Cuban people directly in Spanish, Rubio accused the country's communist leadership of theft, corruption and oppression.
Despite their differences in background and approach, Yungblud (Dom Harrison) and Machine Gun Kelly (Colson Baker) were once close collaborators , and they occupy more or less the same cultural space. They're both celebrity "rock" guys who don't really rock but have
In an exclusive interview for Euronews, the Azzurri legend who won the World Cup two decades ago — now coaching Uzbekistan to their historic first appearance — explains why his team is ready to face the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.
The Spanish auteur, wearing a "Free Palestine" pin, was the recipient of a round of applause from international journalists at the Cannes press conference for his newest film, 'Bitter Christmas.'
Who's upgrading to AM5 these days when DDR5 is so stupidly expensive?
The NFL is complying with an investigation by Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) over whether the league violated its "Rooney Rule" on head coach hirings. “I think we have been very clear about our programs, and we obviously evaluate them all the time, not just for how they
Despite losing his primary battle Tuesday night, Representative Thomas Massie came out swinging in his concession speech. The Kentucky congressman came out to chants of “Massie, Massie!” from his supporters, and referenced AIPAC’s backing of his Trump-endorsed opponent, Ed
Women may be especially sensitive to the effects of common dementia risk factors, according to a new UC San Diego study of over 17,000 adults. Researchers say tailoring prevention strategies specifically for women could be key to reducing Alzheimer’s risk.
Slayyyter's blaring, serrated, knowingly trashy new LP WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA is one of the best albums of 2026 thus far, and it's blowing the fuck up. She's been making culty club-pop for years now, but this is the record that's finally taking her over the top. Case in point:
Apple’s Eddy Cue will be honored next month at Cannes Lions with the festival’s Entertainment Person of the Year Award. The nod comes as recognition for Cue’s role in steering the tech giant’s entertainment and services unit, and for the fast rise of the Apple TV platform since
Young Americans are suing the president for violating rights with executive orders that fuel the climate crisis Eva Lighthiser was at a dorm party on her Colorado college campus last month when she had to call it an early night. “I said, ‘Hey, I’ve got to go to bed, I’m flying
George Soros’ foundation has pledged $300M to defend US democracy and economic security, defying political pressure from the Trump administration.
Ryan Gosling claims The Angry Birds Movie killed a sequel for 2016's The Nice Guys. We asked a box office analyst if that's true