Assassin's Creed Black Flag real-world treasure hunt is on the way with a staggering prize
Ubisoft and Unsolved Hunts are partnering for Gold & Crystal — The Lost Treasure of Edward Kenway to tie-into the upcoming AC4 remake.
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Super Bowl Soap Opera: Disney Sells Some Commercials for $9 Million, But Still Faces Resistance From Large Ad Buyers (EXCLUSIVE)
Mickey Mouse may have to execute some tricky plays in a quest for Super Bowl cheddar. After pressing advertisers to pony up $10 million for a 30-second spot as well as a $10 million “match” for other inventory tied to its 2027 broadcast of Super Bowl LXI, Disney appears to more
The dam dilemma: How to build anew without repeating old harms
As the U.S. and other countries expand clean energy, large hydropower dams, often seen as a reliable renewable solution, can come with significant environmental and social costs if not planned thoughtfully.
‘Invincible VS’ Hits 1 Million Players Since April Launch (Gaming News Roundup)
“Invincible VS” has reached one million total players, Quarter Up, Skybound Entertainment’s in-house game development studio, announced Monday. The 3v3 tag fighter game first launched on April 30, with players joining since the game’s Open Beta on April 9. Since the debut of
Israel's Eurovision Song Contest entrant heard booing as he went onstage
By Ayhan Uyanik and Erol Dogrudogan VIENNA, May 13 (Reuters) - Israel's contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final on Tuesday heard the boos of a small number of pro-Palestinian protesters as he took the stage even though many in the room could not, he told Reuters on
Iran holds World Cup send-off for national football team
Iran held a send-off ceremony Wednesday for the national football team as it prepared to play in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. The players, dressed in red and black tracksuits, were presented at a stage in the central Tehran square of
250,000 pilgrims gather at Fatima shrine in Portugal for annual candlelight Mass
Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims gathered at Portugal’s Fatima shrine for the annual Mass of the Blessing of the Candles honouring the Virgin Mary.
Wear and tear changes measurable PFAS levels in firefighter hoods, gloves and wildland gear
One of the first steps in addressing health concerns is measurement. For firefighters, one health concern is that their gear commonly contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also called "forever chemicals" because they don't break down naturally in the environment.
Australian PM Albanese moves to ease intergenerational wealth gap. How effective will it be?
The country has announced an ambitious federal budget to rein in the housing market.
Axed GM employees claim they were dumped in cold, scripted virtual meetings: ‘No appreciation or empathy’
Many of the affected employees learned their fate during brief meetings that some workers described as cold and scripted.
China gains major edge on U.S. amid Iran war, intelligence report finds
A confidential assessment, circulating as President Donald Trump begins his highly anticipated trip to Beijing, shows shifts in several key areas of competition.
Harrison Ford Dons a Kilt to His Glenmorangie Whisky Launch Party: ‘It’s a Bit Breezy’
It’s not every day you encounter Harrison Ford wearing a kilt at the Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles. But that’s what happened Monday when the “Indiana Jones” and “Star Wars” legend celebrated the launch of his new Glenmorangie limited-edition Highland single malt Scotch
Trump arrives in Bejing for crucial summit, welcomed by Vice President Han
The US president said he will be talking to his Chinese counterpart about trade “more than anything else.”
Arc Raiders team ends monthly updates — here's what that means
Embark Studios is ending monthly Arc Raiders updates for the long term health of the sci-fi extraction shooter.
Nick Cannon Has So Many Kids He Got a Netflix Docuseries
As-yet-untitled program, set for winter, will look at how Cannon raises his 12 children
Low-performing organizations more likely to look outside for knowledge, study shows
People in low-performing organizations are more likely to look to others working elsewhere to access new knowledge and practices, a new study shows. Those in high performing organizations are more likely to search for help from colleagues. The research in Public Management
What Childhood Folklore Did You Learn As a Kid?
I loved this post by Kelsey Miller for Cup of Jo about “childlore” . “Remember typing ‘BOOBS’ on a calculator?!” someone will blurt. “Or — or that thing when you’re driving by a cemetery and you have to hold your breath?” I love hearing the tiny differences in details (some
A timeline of destruction and discovery: 180 years of 'plant destroyer' research
A microscopic "plant destroyer" not only helped trigger one of the deadliest famines in modern history but also reshaped global agriculture and gave birth to an entirely new scientific discipline. Now, nearly 180 years after the Irish Potato Famine devastated Ireland and
Julianne Moore, Hannah Einbinder, Jordana Brewster and More Set to Join Kering’s Women in Motion Talks
As the Cannes Film Festival returns to the Croisette, Kering will once again host the annual Women in Motion Conversations series, in partnership with Variety, spotlighting some of the industry’s most influential actors and filmmakers for intimate discussions around artistry,
Paycheque – “Temporary Love”
I liked “Generic Actress,” the lead single from Paycheque’s self-titled debut album, and I like new single “Temporary Love” even more. Here, the LA duo is doing a funky, lo-fi take on a dead-eyed ’80s pop fantasy, like Chromatics crossed with Men I Trust. It’s magnificent, and
Newly discovered myxobacterium in a cyanobacterial community performs photosynthesis
Researchers at the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures have conducted high-resolution investigations of the so-called cyanosphere, the "housing community" of cyanobacteria. The focus was on identifying previously unknown associated
British scientists among winners of top Spanish award
British chemists David Klenerman and Shankar Balasubramanian joined French biophysicist Pascal Mayer in winning Spain's top science award on Wednesday for DNA sequencing research that helped combat coronavirus.
California Costco plans to demolish its gas station — and reveals plans for brand new facility
Costco's famously chaotic gas lines could dramatically change — at one location.
AMD’s best CPU tech for gamers is coming to workstations too
For the first time, AMD is including its 3D V-Cache tech in its commercial workstation processors with a refreshed line of Ryzen PRO 9000 series chips. Up until now, AMD's 3D V-Cache chips have mainly been geared toward gamers, but they've also gotten better at creative tasks
Light-activated copper(II) complexes achieve efficient anti-Markovnikov alkene hydration
The selective conversion of alkenes into alcohols is a cornerstone of modern chemical synthesis, underpinning the production of pharmaceuticals, functional materials, and fine chemicals. However, conventional acid-catalyzed hydration reactions typically follow Markovnikov's
Analytical framework tracks response diversity over time, linking it to ecosystem stability
An international research team led by National Taiwan University has developed a new analytical framework based on Empirical Dynamic Modeling. This framework can quantify how response diversity varies over time using time-series data. Published in Nature Communications, the
Brad Pitt’s ‘Heart of the Beast’ Sailing Into Theaters in Late September
David Ayer is directing the survival action movie for Paramount Pictures.
Florida shutting down 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Wednesday that the state’s immigration detention facility, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” will soon close. “When we opened it in the summer of 2025, it was always intended to be temporary, because we were only doing it, because the federal
BabyChiefDoit – “Rambo”
“I’d be lying if I said that I wasn’t the best/ To all the pretty girls I went to school with, I think we should still have sex.” So declares the young Stereogum-endorsed Chicago rap star BabyChiefDoit on his new single “Rambo.” The song boasts a huge, brass-blasted beat like
Marvel Rivals Season 8 release time in your time zone
Marvel Rivals Season 8 is coming on May 15 with Devil Dinosaur, a new vanguard who loves to bite. Here's when it will be released in your time zone.
CBS News sends Tony Dokoupil to Taiwan after failing to get China visa in time for Trump visit: ‘very sloppy’
"This is possibly the dumbest decision in the history of broadcast news."
Chemists discover and isolate a new boron–oxygen molecule
Oxygen is a cornerstone of chemistry, largely because it is so good at building the organic molecules that make up our world. Some oxygen-based compounds called peroxides are famous for being highly reactive—they act like oxygen delivery trucks, transferring atoms to other
In ‘Piercing the Veil,’ Marina Kappos Gets to Know the Spectre of Grief
Kappos' solo exhibition of new paintings opens on Friday at SHRINE in New York. 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 In ‘Piercing the Veil,’ Marina
A twinkling pulsar reveals invisible structures in space
The twinkling stars in the night sky are not just beautiful to look at. Their flickering reveals something about the varying temperatures and densities in the layers of Earth's atmosphere, which refract the light as it travels toward us. Certain stellar remnants that emit radio
How bank shocks propagate through production networks
A new study published in the May 2026 issue of the American Economic Review and authored by an international group of researchers gives a different perspective on how production and financial networks are at interplay. The research develops a framework that integrates two key
Mississippi governor cancels redistricting special session
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) on Wednesday said he will cancel a special session to consider new voting maps for the state's three Supreme Court voting districts. Reeves announced the cancellation while on Supertalk Radio's "Mornings with Richard Cross." He said the decision
Rice plants observed trapping and killing fall armyworm caterpillars
Rice plants and Venus flytraps share something in common that was not scientifically documented until recently. Using a faint smell to lure caterpillars into a trap, rice plants killed early-stage fall armyworm larvae by trapping them in a spikelet, the part at the end of a
Widowspeak – “Soft Cover”
The combination of Molly Hamilton’s mystically cooed melodies and Robert Earl Thomas’ subtly virtuosic riffs has been hitting lately. The married couple, otherwise known as Widowspeak, is rolling out new album Roses, and early singles “If You Change” and “No Driver” affirmed
Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh confirmed by US Senate
Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the narrowest margin since the role required a Senate confirmation vote.
What Does a Booth Cost at a New York Art Fair?
We asked 13 fairs to open up about booth pricing, and what they shared (and didn't) revealed much about transparency and affordability in the art world.
Princess Catherine visits Italy on first overseas trip since cancer diagnosis
Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales visited the Italian city of Reggio Emilia during her first official overseas trip since announcing her cancer remission.
Subnautica 2 devs say it's 'bigger and more polished' than any of the studio's previous early access launches
Unknown Worlds is eager to collaborate with its community once again.
The hidden force of growth: Dividing cell colonies drive phase separation in passing particles
In physics, the spontaneous de-mixing of two substances is known as phase separation. It is an important mechanism in nature to create structure and patterns and typically requires some form of attraction between the constituents. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for
At Brooklyn Creative Reuse, Art Supplies Get a Second Life
The sustainable second-hand market for art materials in Industry City might give Blick a run for its money while helping you save some of yours.
The Ukrainian Pavilion’s Deer Seen Around the World
Before arriving in Venice, Zhanna Kadyrova’s “The Origami Deer” undertook an epic journey mirroring those of displaced Ukrainians.
Statistical technique could uncover secrets of 'ringing' black holes
Researchers have developed a technique to analyze how black holes "ring" when they collide and merge: one of the universe's most dramatic events. When black holes merge, the collision produces a new, larger black hole that "rings" like a plucked guitar string or a bell while it
Fungus-powered farming delivers higher yields and better-tasting crops, says study
Can we have higher yields and better taste? Using a natural extract from the fungus Pseudozyma aphidis, this method improves the firmness and natural sugar content of crops like tomatoes and melons while significantly boosting production. This discovery offers a practical path
LISTEN: ‘Survivor’ at 50: What Makes the CBS Reality Franchise So Durable?
On today’s episode of “Daily Variety” podcast, in our Cover Story segment, we put the spotlight on “Survivor” as the reality stalwart hits Season 50. As detailed by Variety’s Emily Longeretta and Selome Hailu in our cover story, published in print and online today, CBS’
Lawmakers’ prescription data at risk after data breach
Congress’ Office of the Attending Physician informed affected members this week about the hack affecting a key contractor.
