“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
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
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.
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.
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
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 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 .
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
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.
Stanford engineers debuted a new framework introducing computational tools and self-reflective AI assistants, potentially advancing fields like optical computing and astronomy.
More than 30,000 Spotify users reported issues with the streaming-music service on Monday morning, according to outage reports compiled by DownDetector.
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 .
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
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 .
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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
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.
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.
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
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
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 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
Nick Reiner was taken into custody Sunday night and booked Monday on suspicion of felony murder
There are connections between Trump’s buffoonery and the threats he poses to our freedom and future.
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
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
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
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.
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
New research has shown that water movement in clay-rich soils can lift stone artifacts toward the surface—exerting a natural influence on how archaeological materials are distributed across the surface of some landscapes.
As fossil fuels rise in cost and green initiatives gain traction, alternative methods for producing useful compounds using microorganisms have the potential to become sustainable, environmentally friendly technologies.
Quantum technologies are systems that leverage quantum mechanical effects to perform computations, share information or perform other functions. These systems rely on quantum states, which need to be reliably transferred and protected against decoherence (i.e., a gradual loss
There's concern that the National Economic Council director is too close to the president.
A new study shows that traffic-related pollution in a major urban area in central Israel produces immediate, measurable changes in the atmospheric electric field, while particulate matter creates slower, delayed effects. The research also identifies a strong weekend signal,
The authorities say the father-and-son duo appear to have acted alone – a scenario that analysts say is hardest to prevent.
Fair price, treasure hunting, i.e., the thrill of finding something rare or valuable, as well as ethical and ecological reasons motivate consumers' intentions to buy secondhand gifts, a study from the University of Eastern Finland finds. Administered to users of one of
