Artificial intelligence relies on machine learning algorithms trained on massive datasets to make predictions—think of how ChatGPT learned language by gorging on the internet. In biology, however, scientists face a frustrating challenge—the high-quality datasets needed to train
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for Season 2, Part 2 of “Wednesday,” now streaming on Netflix. “Wednesday” production designer Mark Scruton was tasked with his biggest effort yet: creating the look for a lavish fundraising gala. But it wasn’t any gala. It was one
This statement can be attributed to EFF Senior Staff Technologist Cooper Quintin It was recently reported by Jack Poulson on Substack that ICE has reactivated its 2 million dollar contract with Paragon Solutions , a cyber-mercenary and spyware manufacturer. The reactivation
Meep City was once considered an iconic Roblox game that attracted millions of users, but years later, it's functionally dead
Great interactive feature on how former world record holder Max Park solves the Rubik’s Cube . You scroll through his slow-motion solve — he makes 12 moves in the first second. “It’s like playing chess at the speed of ping pong.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) and British politician Nigel Farage battled throughout a hearing on free speech in Europe before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Raskin set the tone for their back-and-forth during his opening statement, calling Farage a "far-right,
CEO Tony Spring launched a turnaround effort last February, encouraging the company to focus on its luxury Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury brands, invest in remodeled stores and shutter 150 struggling locations.
Speak some evil: Anthony Hopkins and Ann-Margret starred in the 1978 cult horror movie that was directed by Richard Attenborough.
Filmmaker Nim Shapira turned his lens away from the conflict in the Middle East and focused on the battle over posters focusing on hostages taken by Hamas. Says the director: "My goal was to capture the city’s raw cacophony."
He has little of the charisma of JFK or the polish of Reagan, but President Trump has succeeded in embedding his messages into the very fabric of America.
Oscar winner and advocate Angelina Jolie has signed on to the producing team of “Muganga, The One Who Treats,” which is inspired by the true story of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege and the plight of survivors of conflict-related sexual violence globally,
Shirley MacLaine’s latest movie, “People Not Places,” wrapped production in Atlantic City a year ago. Ever since, dozens of crew members have been trying to get paid. In May, the New Jersey Department of Labor obtained a $672,749 judgment against Jeff Katz, the principal
Using reprogrammed biocatalysts, researchers are pushing the boundaries of enzymatic synthesis with a method that opens the door to a diverse array of valuable compounds. Reporting in the journal Science, UC Santa Barbara chemistry professor Yang Yang and collaborators detail
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the U.S. military’s campaign against drug traffickers in the Caribbean “won’t stop with just” the Tuesday strike that President Trump said killed 11 “terrorists” on a boat that departed Venezuela. “We've got assets in the air, assets
It’s been just over a week since Devon Walker left “Saturday Night Live,” and he’s ready to talk about his three-year tenure on the show. The comic and actor, best known for playing Eric Adams on the sketch comedy show, shared mixed feelings about “SNL” while announcing his
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a major military parade in Beijing on Wednesday as the event debuted new missiles, drones and other high-tech equipment in a massive show of force. Chinese President Xi Jinping, who presided over the
The series, reported as "dead" in April, is apparently alive and well.
Quantum computers promise enormous computational power, but the nature of quantum states makes computation and data inherently "noisy." Rice University computer scientists have developed algorithms that account for noise that is not just random but malicious. Their work could
Seagrass has the potential to be one of the world's most effective sponges at soaking up and storing carbon, but we don't yet know how nutrient pollution affects its ability to sequester carbon.
IO Interactive's 007: First Light arrives in about seven months on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC The post New 007 Game Out March 2026, $300 Version Comes With Golden Gun appeared first on Kotaku .
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has introduced the "Restore Trust in Congress Act" which would ban stock trading by members of Congress and their close family members, and impose financial penalties for violations.
The US has stumbled in its effort to draw India into its diplomatic orbit.
The gameplay trailer and release date for IO Interactive and Amazon’s eagerly anticipated James Bond video game, “007 First Light,” was revealed Wednesday, along with the news that “Dexter: Original Sin” and “The OA” star Patrick Gibson will be voicing the iconic British Secret
Tame Impala returned in July with the psychedelic dance music odyssey “ End Of Summer ,” presumably a preview of their first album since 2020’s The Slow Rush . Now that we’ve reached the actual end of summer, Kevin Parker has another new track for us.
What does creativity in confinement look like? A bold exhibition offers a look. 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 ‘Between the Lines’ Showcases the
Several Republicans joined House Democrats on Wednesday to kill a GOP effort to censure Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) over a chaotic scrum with law enforcement that unfolded as a group of officials attempted to tour a detention center and immigration agents arrested the Newark
'You never earned a number one album.' The post Young Thug Claims He Paid For Gunna’s Number One Album appeared first on HipHopDX .
Justin Manfredi is exiting Apple TV+ to join Lionsgate as executive VP of worldwide television marketing. Manfredi succeeds Suzy Feldman, a 10-year veteran of Lionsgate, who is retiring. Manfredi, in addition to overseeing all original series marketing for the studio, will
Democrats need to focus on gun trafficking and mental health restrictions, rather than gun bans, in order to reduce gun violence and break the political deadlock.
I loved this: The History of The New Yorker’s Vaunted Fact-Checking Department . “The writer had already engaged in the charm and betrayal inherent in reporting. We were in the harm-reduction business.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
A new study has revealed a "hidden extinction crisis" in China's flora, showing that habitat decline over the past four decades has sharply increased extinction risks nationwide. The findings, published in One Earth on September 3, suggest that current conservation efforts are
The Powerball jackpot increased to a whopping $1.4 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing — the fourth largest in its history and the sixth largest ever among all U.S. lotteries. While the chances of striking big are notoriously slim, even a lucky jackpot winner should not
California, Oregon, and Washington are joining forces to combat Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s dismantling of public health infrastructure, the states announced Wednesday. The coalition of the three Democratic-run states will work together to set evidence-based health
The yellow-and-white streetcar, which travels up and down a steep city hill, was lying on its side on the narrow road that it travels along, Portuguese television showed.
Saddle up, partner. It's time for a new adventure.
IO Interactive made new animation, combat, and music systems just for First Light.
McGill University researchers have developed a novel method to replicate four types of microplastics commonly found in the environment, providing researchers with a standardized approach to study their toxic effects.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will honor the African American men of the 369th Infantry Regiment on Wednesday afternoon during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony. The fighters, known as the "Harlem Hellfighters," were known for their service in World War I. They gained
Clips from the dark comedy, starring O'Brien and James Sweeney, circulated on social media after the film's Sundance premiere.
IO Interactive may have spent its life unintentionally studying to become the developer that would bring a contemporary James Bond to video games.
A recent study reveals how a major global climate pattern influences the African weather systems that help seed Atlantic hurricanes. The findings, published in the Journal of Climate, could lead to better seasonal forecasts of rainfall, drought, and tropical cyclone activity
"I certainly hope a few people will be surprised."
Polyamines, a group of naturally occurring molecules found in all living organisms, are essential for fundamental cellular processes, such as growth and differentiation. In recent years, these compounds (particularly spermidine) have gained attention as promising
I wish I could pick up a shotgun like that.
Trump is increasingly frustrated by his inability to get Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to sit down for direct talks aimed at ending the war.
A collaborative research team led by Lu Fei from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Guo Zifeng from the Institute of Botany of CAS, together with their colleagues, has pinpointed key genetic factors shaping
The track will appear on the band's soundtrack album for Tron: Ares
Strikes reportedly kill 31 people in the city, home to a million people and where a famine was declared last month.
