If you browse the catalogue of games available as part of Sony’s PlayStation Plus service, you’ll see that the critically acclaimed puzzle sensation Blue Prince is classified as a “quick adventure.” This is a lie on par with saying that you can find a Mew under the truck by the
Palworld's latest update adds a few new Pals with a Terraria twist.
Prostate cancer is one of the most common malignancies in men globally. Hormonal therapies targeting the androgen–androgen receptor axis have significantly delayed disease progression. However, drug resistance remains inevitable, and new therapeutic targets and strategies are
Cities around the world pursue urban renewal under the banner of resilience and diversity. The idea is simple: if neighborhoods include socially and economically diverse residents, it will lead to stronger social cohesion, greater trust, and mutual support among the community.
A study of 7000-year-old exposed coral reef fossils reveals how human fishing has transformed Caribbean reef food webs: as sharks declined by 75% and fish preferred by humans became smaller, prey fish species flourished—doubling in numbers and growing larger. This unprecedented
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Managers who have knowledge, a clear mandate, and experience with alcohol-related issues report that they more frequently introduce preventive measures at work. This is shown by a survey conducted by the University of Gothenburg.
I leave Elden Ring Nightreign matches all the time. Sometimes I’m playing with friends and we botch the first Evergaol mini-boss at level 2. Sometimes I’m playing with internet randos and the Recluse runs off to farm crystals without telling anyone and we get wiped multiple
Wheat contains many valuable nutrients—and can help to make a diet with bread even healthier. However, the nutrient content depends on the type of wheat. A rapid test method could help to increase the nutrient content of wheat along the entire value chain.
Sabadell is selling the High Street bank but there's no comment on whether the brand will remain.
A striking, silver-colored fish commonly kept as an aquarium pet has been hiding in plain sight in the Philippines' largest freshwater lake, renewing concerns over the unmonitored and unmitigated release of alien species into the country's already strained ecosystems.
A joint team led by researchers from the University of New South Wales has revealed the alarming impact of heat waves on pet dogs.
Discovering relatedness outside of a topical issue helps diverse groups to overcome differences and develop action for social change. The Kobe University addition to educational theory offers a framework to analyze and promote intersectional learning.
Scientists have launched menstrual cups into space for the first time, testing whether these reusable devices can withstand the extreme conditions of space travel. The AstroCup mission represents a key step toward giving female astronauts sustainable menstrual health options
Our long national Cat in the Hat-related nightmare is nearly over. For decades, the classic Dr. Seuss character from the 1957 picture book of the same name was a quaint, urbane charmer who created chaos and weathered it with equal aplomb. From the direct sequel book to the 1971
I’m tens of thousands of feet underwater, here on a mission to uncover the remains of a tragic and colossal accident that saw an oil rig collapse and sink to the bottom of the ocean off the coast of Scotland. I’m here for answers. I’m here for closure. Hopefully I’ll find some
The MCU movie stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and more — here's when it's expected to land on Disney+.
The package now goes back to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson had warned senators not to overhaul what his chamber had already approved.
The exiled spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism is due to release a video message in his birthday week.
A new exhibition in London (open until February 2026) called Thirst: In search of freshwater highlights how civilizations have treasured—and been intrinsically linked to—safe, clean water.
Rep. Byron Donalds’s (R-Fla.) gubernatorial campaign said on Tuesday it has raised a whopping $22 million since the congressman entered the race in February. Donalds currently has over $20 million in cash on hand, according to his campaign. Axios was the first to report on
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) labeled the process that brought her to vote for the GOP’s gargantuan tax and spending package “agonizing” and said she hopes more is done to improve the bill, including both the Senate and House going to conference to finalize it. Murkowski told
Chocolate candies that were sold in multiple states are being recalled over the potential presence of an undeclared milk allergen, which could cause a "serious or life-threatening" reaction to people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk.
Jury asks to review substantial testimony around Casandra "Cassie" Ventura
Red Dead Online , Rockstar’s other live-service game that isn’t as popular as Grand Theft Auto Online, isn’t dead. Well, not entirely. The online cowboy simulator just got a small update that adds a few creepy missions and promises more to come later. Read more...
On her first dedicated scientific voyage to Antarctica in March, the Australian icebreaker RSV Nuyina found the area sea-ice free. Scientists were able to reach places never sampled before.
Spirituality, magic, and transformation are recurring themes in some of our favorite exhibitions on view, from Mestre Didi to Renée Stout.
Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has always maintained that the psychological thriller series is more than gore porn; it’s a commentary on the social and economic inequalities of the world we live in. When you aim to mirror the darkest impulses of mankind, naturally, some
Marvel Animation’s upcoming Black Panther anthology series Eyes of Wakanda, from showrunner and director Todd Harris and executive producer Ryan Coogler, just premiered its first-look teaser trailer, and announced a new release date: August 27. The four-episode animated series
The US foreign aid agency formally closed down Tuesday, with President Donald Trump's administration trumpeting the end of the "charity-based model" despite predictions that millions of lives will be lost. Founded in 1961 as John F. Kennedy sought to leverage aid to win over
Once a bustling seafront spot where young people could hope for a rare respite from war, Gaza City's al-Baqa cafe lay in ruins after an Israeli strike killed 24 people including a journalist and an artist. Blood stains dotted the debris-strewn floor in the aftermath of the
With burgers sizzling and classic rock thumping, many Americans revel in summer cookouts—at least until that wayward cousin asks for a "pop" in soda country, or even worse, a "coke" when they actually want a Sprite.
Even at 90 years old, Ronald P. Rohner still works 365 days a year.
The strength of certain neural connections can predict how well someone can learn math, and mildly electrically stimulating these networks can boost learning, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Roi Cohen Kadosh from the University of
The Office of the Surgeon General isn’t often in the news these days, but it's powerfully influential.
Offering six- to ten-week stays with housing, studios, stipends, and mentorship to four artists each year, this residency in Atlanta, Georgia, is accepting applications until July 31.
Exploding stars V462 Lupi and V572 Velorum are best seen from the Southern Hemisphere. One has been spotted from the United States.
With net zero targets under attack from the populist right, dangerously high temperatures should refocus minds At times like now, with dangerously high temperatures in several European countries, the urgent need for adaptation to an increasingly unstable climate is clearer than
Busting the Top 5 Myths About the Big Bang . “Even asking this question relies on a misconception: a misconception that the Big Bang was like an explosion. As we’ve just covered, the Universe didn’t explode; it simply expanded.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Top Utah officials are suing Snap Inc., which owns the social media platform Snapchat, and accusing it of creating an algorithm addicting children to the app, as well as enabling the illegal sales of drugs and sexual exploitation. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox and state Attorney
The oceans—engines of life on Earth and our single greatest climate regulator—are caught in a catch 22. We urgently need to decarbonize our economy, which means rolling out renewable energy on a massive scale, including offshore sources such as fixed and floating wind farms.
A powerful heat wave has been gripping large parts of southern Europe and North Africa, pushing air temperatures beyond seasonal norms and triggering widespread health and wildfire alerts. Among the hardest-hit countries are Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, and Algeria.
The 2022 book about the abusive childhood of iCarly co-star Jennette McCurdy is being turned into a 10-episode series on Apple+
We've sent some pretty interesting payloads to space since the first satellite (Sputnik 1) launched on October 4, 1957. As access to space has increased, thanks largely to the commercial space industry, so too have the types of payloads we are sending. Consider the Nyx capsule
In the second season of the hit Dungeons & Dragons actual play series Critical Role, Laura Bailey’s character Jester Lavorre visits a bookstore and walks out with a copy of Tusk Love, a popular smutty novel about the romance between half-orc Oskar and human merchant’s daughter
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) gets a breath of fresh air as it collides beams of protons and oxygen ions for the very first time. Oxygen–oxygen and neon–neon collisions are also on the menu of the next few days.
Meet Bille, the name given to the world's first monostable tetrahedron—a four-faced object that will always land on the same side, no matter its starting position. This feat of geometry and engineering solves a nearly 60-year-old mathematical mystery and could help in designing
The Meteosat Third Generation Sounder (MTG-S1) satellite, which is hosting the instrument for the Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission, has been placed inside the nose cone of the Falcon 9 launch rocket and is ready for the scheduled liftoff at 23:03 CEST on Tuesday, 1 July.
