In the coming decades, climate change is likely to lead to a loss of sea ice in and an influx of warmer water to the Arctic Ocean, affecting the ocean's vertical circulation. Brown and colleagues recently investigated the forces that drive the Arctic Ocean's vertical
Using proteins from a common tobacco plant virus, McGill chemistry researchers have developed a simple, eco-friendly way to arrange gold nanoparticles into ultrathin sheets, strengthening the particles' optical properties. The result: cheaper, safer materials for solar panels,
Astronomers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have helped uncover new clues about the longest-lasting cosmic explosion ever observed, a gamma-ray burst that lasted nearly seven hours. The event, known as GRB 250702B, challenges decades of understanding about
For the first time in a while, the Golden Globes nominations felt truly international, reflecting its membership. Once derided as “star fuckers,” the group really leaned into critical acclaim, championed contenders that needed some love, and in some ways, put some presumed
From Nature, a list of 10 people who helped shape science in 2025 . “A fired public-health official, a mosquito breeder and a baby with a smile seen around the world. These are just a few of the remarkable people chosen for Nature’s 10.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
The man loves falling down virtual mountains.
Nintendo’s final big game of 2025 doesn’t really deliver after all the years of waiting The post Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: The Kotaku Review appeared first on Kotaku .
Analogue 3D's new restock may be its best. The N64 clone console is coming back in Funtastic early 2000s colors.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently proposed providing Europe, the majority of whose countries are part of NATO, with formal guarantees that it won’t attack. In connection with this, he also assessed that those who fearmonger about Russia are serving the interests of the
The actress also revealed a crush on Johnny Depp in an interview ahead of her 91st birthday
As global temperatures rise, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) scientists work to grow stronger, more resilient crops. Yet, this process is challenging. Plants often have several related genes that control desirable traits, such as size or drought resistance. Finding genes
"This is the hardest thing I've done," the actor tells THR of playing the Smokestack twins in 'Sinners.'
Some of this year’s boldest voices and most masterful practitioners from all corners of the film industry joined Variety‘s For the Love of the Craft to discuss their work. Moderated by Variety’s senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay and senior awards editor Clayton Davis, these
Kate Winslet recently spoke to The Sunday Times and condemned female actors’ over-reliance on plastic surgery in Hollywood. The Oscar winner said that young actors have “become obsessed with chasing an idea of perfection to get more likes on Instagram. It upsets me so much.”
The 7.6 magnitude tremor prompts tsunami warnings and orders to evacuate residents.
The European Commission slapped X with the first fine under its sweeping new tech regulations, accusing the social media company of using a “deceptive” blue checkmark design.
QTCinderella’s fifth-annual Streamer Awards was a tough watch The post The Streamer Awards Were A Reminder Of How Streaming Rewards Bad Behavior appeared first on Kotaku .
Researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have developed a promising new substance for targeting bacteria that cause tuberculosis. The team have produced a compound that inhibits the pathogens' ability to produce energy and causes them to die. Established
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said in a social media post on Monday that 970 suspects had been detained in nationwide counter-narcotics operations over the previous week.
Despite new data showing that complete gender parity in decision-making is still far from a reality, Spain and Ireland have made the most progress in the past 10 years.
In 2022, Sweet Pill rocked the emo world with their high energy debut Where The Heart Is. Even Doja Cat was fucking with it. Now, the Philly band is announcing their sophomore effort Still There’s A Glow. The lead single “No Control” is straight heat. “This is the first song we
Next year, the hugely consequential Philadelphia heavy shoegaze band Nothing will return with their new album A Short History Of Decay. Frontman Nicky Palermo co-wrote and co-produced the LP with Whirr’s Nicholas Bassett and recorded it at the Texas studio Sonic Ranch. It’s the
Combs, 54, will lead JPMorgan’s new Security and Resiliency Initiative, where he will have $10 billion to start working on new investments in defense, aerospace, health care and energy industries.
A group of scientists are studying the Cyclades, an island group in Greece's Aegean Sea, looking for signs of early human activity. They are using technology such as laser scanning and magnetometry, which may be more effective and non-invasive than traditional archaeological
BUDAPEST, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban have agreed that Turkey will guarantee that Russian gas can continue to flow to Hungary, Orban said on Monday. Hungary has maintained its reliance on Russian energy
Europe's leaders are trying to avoid alienating Donald Trump while fighting for Ukrainian sovereignty and future continental stability.
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The short story collection Tailored Realities features sci-fi and fantasy tales outside the Cosmere
Combat in D&D doesn't need to be a drag, and Brennan Lee Mulligan just figured out how in Critical Role Campaign 4.
The military's strike on drug boats has brought into light the need to define what a war crime is, as the standard of conduct should be maintained at all times, even in the worst of conditions, and the responsibility for this restraint must come from the top.
Netflix’s new mobile game show “Best Guess Live” launches Monday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, and on night one both hosts Howie Mandel (“America’s Got Talent”) and Hunter March (“Sugar Rush”) will be on hand to explain how the competition works. The mobile game shoots live every
The upcoming Netflix series adaptation of the S.A. Cosby novel “All the Sinners Bleed” has added nearly a dozen recurring cast members, Variety has learned. The new cast members are: Giancarlo Esposito (“Breaking Bad,” “Do the Right Thing”) as Ezekiel Wiggins; David Lyons (“The
The Education Department announced on Monday it is adding an earnings indicator at the end of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process to warn students about institutions with poor financial outcomes. During the FAFSA process, students indicate which
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