Safeguarding the Winter Olympics-Paralympics against climate change
New research into the impact of climate change on snow sports provides recommendations to increase the climate-resilience of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
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Rushing a major strategy announcement can be a mistake for new CEOs
When a new CEO takes over at a firm, it creates uncertainty for important stock market participants such as financial analysts who meet regularly with them and influence the investing patterns for the world's largest institutional investors. They wait eagerly for the new leader
EAST achieves new plasma confinement regime using small 3D magnetic perturbations
A research group has achieved a new plasma confinement regime using small 3D magnetic perturbations that simultaneously suppress edge instabilities and enhance core plasma confinement in the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST). The research results are
Not having combat UI mods in WoW hurts way less than I expected, and while I think Blizzard still has some work to do, I'm mostly just happy for the peace and quiet
Cutting the clutter.
World's first high-resolution global leaf chlorophyll map can closely track plant health
A research team led by Profs. Li Jing and Liu Qinhuo from the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (AIRCAS) has developed the world's first global, high-resolution map of leaf chlorophyll content (LCC), providing a new method for closely
Davos participants react to Trump's Greenland speech
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 - U.S. President Donald Trump ruled out the use of force in his bid to control Greenland on Wednesday but said in a speech in Davos that no other country can secure the autonomous Danish territory.
Trump mocks Macron's aviators in Davos address amid growing war of words
During his own address on Tuesday, Macron delivered a potent rebuke of Trump's Greenland campaign, declaring Europe would resist "bullies" and reject "the law of the strongest" without naming the US president directly.
The Language of Flowers Meets Queer Desire in Kris Knight’s Tender Portraiture
In 'Green Carnation,' Kris Knight presents a collection of diptychs stemming from Victorian-era floriology. 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 The
Edward Zutrau Was a Chromatic Rebel
He combined the reductive strain of Abstract Expressionism with the principles and style of Japanese ink painting, for something uniquely his own.
Mio: Memories In Orbit: The Kotaku Review
Visually, Mio is a stunning Metroidvania, but its narrative and gameplay aren't quite good enough to match The post Mio: Memories In Orbit: The Kotaku Review appeared first on Kotaku .
Key protein can restore aging neural stem cells' ability to regenerate
Researchers at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have found that a key protein can help to regenerate neural stem cells, which may improve aging-associated decline in neuronal production of an aging brain.
AI startup known as ‘ChatGPT for doctors’ doubles valuation to $12B in latest funding round
The Miami-based startup – which trains its chatbots on data from top scientific journals – recently closed a $250 million financing round led by Thrive Capital and DST.
Co-founder of $12B AI startup fired after boss learns about office romance: report
Barret Zoph, the co-founder and chief technology officer of Thinking Machines Lab, was dismissed last Wednesday.
Largest canine gut microbiome catalog reveals hundreds of new bacterial strains
Researchers at the Waltham Petcare Science Institute in the UK recently revealed a complete taxonomic and functional catalog of the canine gut microbiome after analyzing samples from 107 healthy dogs across the U.S. and Europe. The study, published in the journal Microbiome,
Marathon preorders cause Destiny 2 to download for Steam users
Prospective players who preordered Bungie's Marathon accidentally ended up downloading Destiny 2 as a result.
How European city life is continually rewriting insect DNA
Cities are known to shape the evolution of wildlife within them, but according to a study of European cities published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, this is not a one-off event. Rather than a single urban genotype of a species spreading
Scientists are building viruses from scratch to fight superbugs
Researchers from New England Biolabs (NEB®) and Yale University describe the first fully synthetic bacteriophage engineering system for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an antibiotic-resistant bacterium of global concern, in a new PNAS study. The system is enabled by NEB’s
Nintendo president is 'carefully considering the situation' as research firm predicts Switch 2 price hike
It seems the memory crisis will come for us all.
Laika's next movie, Wildwood, gets new release date and strategy
Coraline studio Laika partners with Fathom Entertainment for Wildwood theatrical release.
Norway will not participate in Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace,' PM's office says
Trump's Board of Peace was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but according to its charter the scope does not appear to limit its role to the Palestinian territory.
Nathan’s Famous swallowed up by pork processor Smithfield in $450M deal
Smithfield already holds an exclusive license to manufacture and sell Nathan's Famous products in the US and Canada and at Sam's Club stores in Mexico.
Why the internet is freaking out over Christina Hodson DCU Batman rumors
The DCU's Batman movie, The Brave and the Bold, allegedly has its screenwriter — and everyone is mad about it
The First Animation That Hayao Miyazaki Directed on His Own: Watch Footage...
The First Animation That Hayao Miyazaki Directed on His Own: Watch Footage from the Pilot of Yuki’s Sun (1972) .
Cannes Winner Hafsia Herzi to Star in Larrieu Brothers’ ‘La Foudre,’ Developing Leila Slimani Adaption ‘Adele’ to Direct (EXCLUSIVE)
After a whirlwind 2025, actor-director Hafsia Herzi will step before the camera in “La Foudre” (“Lightning”), the latest feature from Arnaud and Jean-Marie Larrieu, while continuing to develop the literary adaptation “Adèle” as a potential directorial outing. Adapted from
Religious practice is declining in Europe, Pew Research Centre data shows
Between 2010 and 2020, atheists represented the fastest-growing population group on the continent, according to new data.
No One’s Written About What It Means to Survive America’s Worst Mass Shooting. Until Now
In his new book, author Mark Gray chronicles the relationships made by survivors of the 2017 massacre at a Las Vegas country festival
Game Trailer Showcased By IGN Slammed For Using AI ‘Placeholders’
People don't have nice things to say about Fallen but at least they're talking about it The post Game Trailer Showcased By IGN Slammed For Using AI ‘Placeholders’ appeared first on Kotaku .
Ryanair CEO trolls Elon Musk, offering ‘big idiot’ sale as Starlink feud rages on
Michael O'Leary who’s known for trolling critics dismissed Musk’s idea of buying the budget airline.
Mimei Amoume's artistry in Frieren season 2 ending could never be replaced by AI
Mimei Amoume’s hand-drawn Frieren season 2 ending proves the irreplaceable beauty of human-made art in an AI-driven era.
‘The Great British Bake Off’ Judge Prue Leith Exits Series: ‘Now Feels Like the Right Time’
“The Great British Bake Off” judge Prue Leith has revealed that she is leaving the beloved Channel 4 competition series. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Leith wrote: “After nine series and judging more than 400 challenges, I have decided to step down as a judge on ‘The Great
Watch live: Trump meets with business leaders in Davos
President Trump, following a speech in Davos, Switzerland, before the World Economic Forum, will meet with business leaders for a reception on Wednesday morning. Trump has made his "America First" agenda a key part of his trade policies and leaned in on boosting investment in
Sanders: Trump being 'a narcissistic 4-year-old spoiled brat'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) slammed President Trump on Tuesday and accused him of acting like "a narcissistic 4-year-old spoiled brat" over not receiving the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize and subsequently ramping up efforts to acquire Greenland from Denmark. "It’s pathetic," Sanders
Super Monkey Ball's lost 'boob' levels have been found
Super Monkey Ball Banana Splitz DLC themed around a woman's chest was thought to be lost forever, but players have finally found a way to access it.
Lone Announces New Album Hyperphantasia: Hear “Life Spark”
UK producer Matt Culter has been making playfully psychedelic rave music under the name Lone for nearly two decades. The last Lone album was Always Inside Your Head, and it came out way back in 2021. Since then, though, he’s cranked out singles like “Triton,” “Ascension.png,”
New study reveals political affiliations of pro athletes
A study released this week offers insight into the political affiliation of professional athletes, showing a wide spectrum of opinions on current events across different sports. The VoteHub study found 53 percent of Major League Baseball players registered in the states studied