Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas whose concentration in the atmosphere has risen sharply in recent decades. Wetlands are the largest natural source of methane to the atmosphere, but large uncertainties remain about how much methane comes from wetlands and how these
Agriculture and biodiversity restoration do not have to be at odds. A new study by the WILD research group at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and UCLouvain, published in the journal Biological Conservation, demonstrates that agriwilding—a form of nature-inclusive
The recently renovated Maryland museum also said its donation box was taken in last weekend’s burglary.
The FlexStrike wireless fight stick is facing manufacturing issues
Pygmy hippo Moo Deng at a Thai zoo predicts a France–England World Cup final, choosing France over Spain and England over Argentina in a playful stunt.
It's already bad times in movies & TV, but blocking the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger would stop another disaster in the making.
Xolo Maridueña is set to reprise his Blue Beetle role in the “Superman” sequel “Man of Tomorrow.” The film, currently in production, will be directed by James Gunn. Maridueña first portrayed the character in the 2023 film “Blue Beetle,” directed by Angel Manuel Soto. More to
French and Spanish fans flooded Arlington’s streets ahead the World Cup semi-final, with the winners to meet England or Argentina.
A group of 12 Democratic state attorneys general is suing to block Paramount Skydance’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery — arguing the transaction violates antitrust law by giving the combined company undue power in three markets: wide-release theatrical distribution,
Scientists in China have developed a smart coating that could make it easier to remove tritium (a radioactive form of hydrogen) from nuclear power plant wastewater.
A study of China's participation in United Nations human rights reviews argues that its public statements are more than diplomatic rhetoric. The paper published in the International Journal of Public Law and Policy also suggests that they serve as strategic signals that shape
Lawmakers are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to exempt the state’s film and TV production incentive program from a recently approved cap on corporate tax credits.
This tech failed to account for workers who were out on valid medical leave – and “in effect penalized the employees for exercising their legal rights to these leaves,” according to the suit.
Artists will likely meet for first time at pre-Rock Hall luncheon this fall
Are blockbuster films a separate market? Or are they interchangeable with other forms of entertainment? The $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger may hang on that question. On July 13, a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing that it will lead to excessive
Indiana Republican Sen. Jim Banks on Monday introduced a bill that would codify President Trump's Day 1 executive order reshaping the definition of birthright citizenship in the U.S. The Citizenship Act of 2026 requires that any person who enters the U.S. "without authorization
Some of the finest craftspeople in the UK collaborated on this $2,200 special edition
Production has officially begun on “The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum,” with Warner Bros. releasing the first footage of Andy Serkis back in character as the ring-obsessed creature. The brief behind-the-scenes video offers an early glimpse at Serkis on the film’s set
Within every muscle of every living species with a backbone, a protein called myosin tugs on a partner protein to generate a muscle contraction. This function, discovered in mammals a century ago, has been presumed by scientists to operate the same way among birds, reptiles,
The U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) has completed observations for the Very Large Array Sky Survey (VLASS), the most detailed radio survey of the sky ever conducted, providing an unprecedented view of the dynamic radio universe.
The “Far Cry” TV series is building out its cast with the addition of Steve Buscemi. Variety has learned that Buscemi will star in the series adaptation of the hit video game franchise alongside star and co-creator Rob Mac and previously announced cast member Lizzy Caplan. The
The new deal officially brings to an end the final chapter of the UK's exit process from the EU in a deal set to boost cooperation and freedoms in the disputed region.
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said on Tuesday that he received notice from the Justice Department (DOJ) that former special counsel Jack Smith’s team "secretly obtained” text messages from lawmakers as part of a probe into President
Josaleigh Pollett's upcoming album If I Let It Quiet is shaping up to be a real treat. With the singles we've heard so far, the Salt Lake City singer-songwriter's intimate yet infectious brand of indie evokes Indigo De Souza or Samia. Today, we get another taste with "Bed Of
Loot is back, everyone!
No, this isn't a Cyberpunk 2077 side-quest
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan showed that Wall Street is a major beneficiary of the AI boom, with record revenue driven by surging trading and investment banking.
The Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild of America East filed a lawsuit seeking to block Paramount Skydance’s proposed $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging it violates federal antitrust law and would cause specific harm to writers. The lawsuit
The Venezuelan singer will open the Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Boston, New York, Atlanta, Miami, Tampa, and Dallas
Senate Democrats on Tuesday defeated a motion to proceed to the $1.15 trillion annual defense authorization bill, legislation that usually enjoys strong bipartisan support but this year has become snarled in a partisan fight over defense spending levels. The motion to advance
Cells are crowded, dynamic places where thousands of molecules interact in tight quarters. Until now, scientists lacked a reliable way to see many of these molecular interactions as they happen. Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have now developed a new imaging
Humans have been turning seeds and soil into food for thousands of years.
The upcoming World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina on Wednesday is stirring up some old tensions over the Falkland Islands, a British territory that is a small archipelago in the south Atlantic Ocean near the Argentinian coast which both countries maintain claims
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum's inaugural decennial exhibition showcases works by 40 artists in the state, all made in the last decade.
A series of leaks all suggest Game Freak's Switch 2 Pokémon game is taking the concept of evolution to the next level
A short documentary visits the sacred art environment in southwestern Nigeria. 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 Divine Sculptures Revere a Yorùbá
Apple’s trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI is putting a spotlight on a growing battle over physical, consumer-facing AI products as Silicon Valley pushes toward the next phase of the technology’s development. The high-stakes suit centers on allegations that OpenAI stole
Donald Trump has resorted to begging the Senate to confirm acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to officially run the Justice Department. In a lengthy Truth Social post Tuesday, the president claimed that Blanche was responsible for the lowest murder rates in 125 years but that
Democratic Rep. Seth Magaziner (R.I.) on Tuesday took Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to task over federal immigration officers fatally shooting two individuals in the last week. “When will this madness stop? When he took his position, Secretary Mulin said that his
SpaceXAI's Grok Build AI coding tool was spotted uploading users' entire codebases to Google Cloud before it was reported, and the company turned it off. The Register reports that Cereblab published findings on Monday showing how the Grok Build CLI was packaging and uploading
Epic Games and DC are bringing sexy swimwear skins for Batman, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn to Fortnite in a big collab.
After the latest fatal ICE shooting, Immigration and Customs Enforcement will temporarily halt vehicle stops in its enforcement operations, according to several reports. The change was first reported Tuesday by the conservative site The Daily Wire and has since been
You can get some rare Pals early on if you hatch big eggs using an egg incubator. We explain where to find eggs and how to unlock the incubator.
Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman has said he’s hoping to mark up the bill before senators adjourn for their August recess.
How do black holes at the centers of galaxies form and grow over time? To answer this question, scientists need to detect and study supermassive black holes at great distances that existed much earlier in the universe's history. New research suggests NASA's Nancy Grace Roman
The decades-long switch from human-centered to electronically-based trading has changed the way investors participate in and access financial markets. In a new article, researchers analyze how technology has shaped the retail investment market in the United States. While retail
Environmental advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over its move last week to roll back protections for endangered species’ habitats. The Center for Biological Diversity, Columbia Riverkeeper, Conservation Law Foundation, Conservation Northwest, Friends of
The co-op game is coming to Steam later this year
Kane Parsons' directorial debut hits streaming less than seven weeks after its theatrical release.
Taco Bell is being eyed by federal and state health investigators for its potential role in a fast moving food poisoning outbreak that has sickened thousands across the country, according to a report.
