Researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas' Center for Advanced Pain Studies (CAPS) and their colleagues have made a fundamental discovery about a key mechanism that enables nervous system connections to strengthen.
About 4.5 billion years ago, the most momentous event in the history of Earth occurred: a huge celestial body called Theia collided with the young Earth. How the collision unfolded and what exactly happened afterward has not been conclusively clarified. What is certain,
A mysterious swarm of earthquakes that occurred near the Greek island of Santorini in early 2025 was caused by rebounding sheets of magma slicing through Earth's crust, according to a new study by an international team involving a UCL (University College London) researcher.
Researchers in the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School have opened a new window into understanding the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria.
This curated selection of 13 Indigenous short films features stories of resilience, inspiration, and hope.
People with Gulf War Illness found relief from migraines after a month on a low-glutamate diet, hinting at a new way to ease symptoms.
Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt was at the UN climate talks in Brazil when a fire broke out.
The most useful wall charger. The post Ugreen Dumps Its 65W USB-C Wall Charger With 4 Ports, Now Going for Pocket Change appeared first on Kotaku .
Vampire Crawlers is coming next year.
Dozens of dolls were displayed outside Colombia's Attorney General's Office to protest child sexual abuse and slow investigations.
Holiday gifting season is here, and while there are a number of solid gifts for friends and family, you can do better than a handshake or bottle of wine to wish your boss seasons greetings this season. Whether for Christmas, Hanukkah, or just because, here are some easy gifts
The new mission starring the famous rapper and his alter ego will be available to play for free in December The post Agent 47 Teams Up With Eminem To Kill Slim Shady In New Hitman Update appeared first on Kotaku .
The long-awaited project has been discussed since 2006
As the lines between traditional journalists and digital influencers start to blur, CAA hopes it can guide reporters walking on either kind of terrain. The large talent agency, which represents George Stephanopoulos and Mary Bruce as well as Punchbowl, recently hired Becky Van
In Israel's first official comments on the U.S.-Saudi sale, a Netanyahu office spokesperson said that there are understandings between Israel and the U.S. ensuring Israel's ability to maintain its qualitative edge in the region, as well as its advantage in access to advanced
Straight from the top.
UK’s twelve-month inflation rate slid to 3.6% in October, down from 3.8% in September, and a major achievement ahead of the government’s Autumn Budget next week, according to the Office for National Statistics. Core inflation, excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, rose
Dual drivers mixing bone and air conduction with 12-hour battery staying secure. The post Shokz Is All In for Black Friday, Now Selling the OpenRun Pro 2 Headset for Less Than Generic Brands appeared first on Kotaku .
Hitman World of Assassination's next Elusive Target is Slim Shady, and Eminem is the one hiring Agent 47 to take him out.
All the most exciting reveals from Microsoft's showcase, including looks at 007 First Light, a new Hitman target, and a Vampire Survivors deckbuilder.
The predictions are in for winter weather – and they are very different depending on where you live.
Under alleged rules, workers are told to pour same amount of liquid regardless of whether customers request regular ice, less ice or no ice at all.
The trailer for Dropout’s “Very Important People” Season 3 is here, and it’s “absolutely disgusting,” thanks to “the thing behind” Vic Michaelis’s eyes “that desires approval.” The improv interview series will return for a third season on Dec. 4 with an episode featuring
Anyone walking through the Tarumã neighborhood in Curitiba (the capital of the state of Paraná, Brazil) today may find it difficult to imagine the area as it was in the past. Between the buildings, racetrack, and the city's largest shopping mall, streams, open fields, and
Researchers from McMaster University and the University of Pittsburgh have created the first functionally complete logic gate—a NAND gate (short for "NOT AND")—in a soft material using only beams of visible light. The discovery, published in Nature Communications, marks a
Heavy rains in Montenegro caused the Grđevice river in Budva to overflow, sweeping away cars parked in its dry riverbed and prompting warnings from local authorities.
The inquiry found that chaos at the heart of the Conservative government and a failure to take COVID-19 seriously potentially cost 23,000 lives in England alone.
Save $70 on a 3-pack of the Eero mesh Wi-Fi 7 routers over at Amazon for a limited time. The post Amazon Clears Out eero 7 WiFi 7 Router (3-Pack) at an Almost Free Per Unit Price in a Bold Black Friday Move appeared first on Kotaku .
A French court has blocked the export and foreign purchase of a 17th century arithmetic machine invented by Blaise Pascal to help ease the laborious task of calculating taxes.
In most narratives, the story of evolution is the story of organisms emerging from the ocean and eventually populating the land. But for some species, that evolution also involved a return trip. Dozens of major mammal and reptile groups ultimately made their way back to the
Oopsies! Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) might not be ready for prime time.
Although present in very small amounts, selenium (Se)-based compounds play important roles in protecting the body from oxidative stress, regulating thyroid hormones, strengthening the immune system, and even detoxifying heavy metals. As we begin to understand more about the
Donald Trump has a problem with comedian Seth Meyers and it fits a consistent pattern of hyper-sensitivity to criticism and satire. Early this month, Trump declared in a post on Truth Social that a Meyers monologue was “100% ANTI TRUMP, WHICH IS PROBABLY ILLEGAL!!!” (His
Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla are among the producers who have spent years crafting a multi-part docuseries chronicling the history of influential Los Angeles alternative radio station KROQ — and five years ago, they seemed to have a proper (albeit, depressing) ending to the
Vampire Crawlers is retro-inspired dungeon crawler set to launch sometime next year The post Surprise Vampire Survivors Spin-Off Turns It Into An Awesome-Looking Dungeon Crawler appeared first on Kotaku .
The plan was reportedly drafted by US and Russian officials, without Ukraine's involvement.
Snap benefits are back after the US government shutdown, bringing relief to low-income households. However, new work requirements will affect many adults next month.
Ariana Grande has tested positive for COVID. As the press and promo tour for “Wicked: For Good” comes to an end, Grande posted an Instagram story on Thursday, featuring an image of her appearance on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” earlier this week — along with a message
The online marketplace removed adverts which included a video a user said depicted a pornographic scene.
“I can’t even recommend it anymore,” the author said while reflecting on the ongoing legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, the stars of the film adaptation of her best-selling book
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 isn't the only 2025 blockbuster on sale The post 12 Of This Year’s Biggest Games Are Getting Decent Black Friday Discounts appeared first on Kotaku .
Verizon is beginning to lay off more than 13,000 workers on Thursday in an effort to trim down staff and increase investments. “We must reorient our entire company around delivering for and delighting our customers,” CEO Dan Schulman wrote in the letter obtained by The
For the first time, all three of the major labels – Universal Music Group, Sony Music and Warner Music Group, along with their respective publishing arms – have struck individual licensing deals with the same artificial intelligence-focused music startup: Klay. In an
Save $70 for a limited time on the QHD 27-inch Asus TUF gaming monitor over at Amazon. The post ASUS TUF 27” Gaming Monitor Just Hit Its Lowest Price Ever, One of the Fastest-Selling Black Friday Deals appeared first on Kotaku .
Fourteen people were killed in the fiery plane crash earlier this month.
Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons is a crossover that works well if you're a fan of the original game, but D&D fans may not find much here.
Bitcoin dropped on Thursday to levels not seen in more than six months.
In a new study published in Nature Physics, researchers have demonstrated that quantum light, particularly bright squeezed vacuum (BSV), can drive strong-field photoemission at metal needle tips.
While it is well known that climate change is heating the world's oceans, it was thought that the deep sea was safe from its effects—until now. Researchers have discovered that a rapidly warming part of the Atlantic is leading to the heating up of Arctic Ocean depths.
Books about AI, Mars and infectious disease were among our top reads this year.
