Wildfire-hit town wins 468m euros in Spain's Christmas lottery
The town of La Bañeza, which has a population of around 11,000, was badly affected by wildfires in the summer.
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I played dozens of retro games this year, and these are the ones I still whole-heartedly recommend going into 2026
Dust off your DOS, reinstall those ROMs, and party like it's 1999.
Structural findings reveal how distinct GPCR ligands create different levels of activation
G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) are proteins triggered by ligands (protein-binding chemicals) from outside cells to transmit signals inside the cell. These signals are transmitted primarily through the activation of G proteins, which produce various physiological effects.
PlayStation holiday sale has great deals on PS4 and PS5 games
Now is the time to grow your PlayStation backlog even more as some of 2025's best games are on sale.
What Does Evolutionary Age Have to Do with a Species’ Extinction?
Younger species of sharks and rays were more likely to die out The post What Does Evolutionary Age Have to Do with a Species’ Extinction? appeared first on Nautilus .
The Switch 2’s Most Impressive Port Is 75 Percent Off Right Now
Besides Cyberpunk 2077 , a lot of other big Switch 2 games are discounted as part of Nintendo's holiday sale The post The Switch 2’s Most Impressive Port Is 75 Percent Off Right Now appeared first on Kotaku .
How Netflix Leveraged ‘Stranger Things’ Buzz to Boost ‘The First Shadow’ Ticket Sales on Broadway
Fans left the Dec. 19 performance of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” buzzing after a once-in-a-lifetime moment: Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays Henry Creel/Vecna on the hit Netflix series, made a surprise cameo in the show’s epilogue. “That was one of the coolest reveals of
Deadly clashes in Aleppo as Turkey urges Kurds not to be obstacle to Syria's stability
The Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces on Monday ordered their fighters to cease fire following deadly clashes that came as Turkey's top diplomat urged the Kurds to integrate into the Syrian army. At least three people were killed in the clashes, which came ahead of a
Who watches the watchmen? Malaysia’s authorities under scrutiny after controversial actions
A fatal police shooting of three men and a raid by balaclava-clad officers raise questions on accountability.
Why Japan’s internet looks weird — unless you live here. “Japanese customers...
Why Japan’s internet looks weird — unless you live here . “Japanese customers are used to seeing a lot of information packed into tiny spaces — consider how much text you can find on the label of an onigiri…” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Predictive 'mismatch' leads to novel carbon capture method
When experimental results don't match scientists' predictions, it's usually assumed that the predictions were wrong. But new research into materials that pull carbon dioxide directly from the air shows how such mismatches can instead be powerful clues, leading to discoveries
Trump administration abruptly recalls scores of career ambassadors
A senior State Department official called it a bid to ensure adherence to the “America First” agenda while others called it a devastating blow to America’s diplomatic corps.
New technique lights up where drugs go in the body, cell by cell
When you take a drug, where in your body does it actually go? For most medications, scientists can make only educated guesses about the answer to this question. Traditional methods can measure the concentration of a drug in an organ like the liver, but they can't pinpoint
Gold and silver explode to record highs as Fed pivot sends yields tumbling
Gold futures surged past $4,470 an ounce on Monday, up roughly 70% for the year -- the metal’s strongest annual performance since 1979.
Smile and the world will trust you: How mimicry shapes first impressions
How does mimicry affect the way we judge other people? Whose behavior do we imitate, and in what situations? It turns out that we are more likely to mimic people who express joy, and we perceive those people as more attractive and more trustworthy. Scientists, including
Atmospheric rivers explained: What to know about the weather phenomenon
Atmospheric rivers are massive plumes of moisture carried across the sky that can dump heavy rains or snow over land.
At least two civilians killed in Aleppo violence as Syrian government, SDF trade blame
Dec 22 (Reuters) - At least two civilians were killed and several wounded in a wave of attacks in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on Monday, with government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces trading blame for the deaths. The Syrian health ministry said two
Call of Duty creator Vince Zampella killed in car crash
Vince Zampella, founder of Infinity Ward and Respawn Entertainment, is dead at 55, ending a nearly 30-year video game development career.
Vince Zampella, ‘Call of Duty’ Creator, Dies at 55 in Car Accident
Vince Zampella, the co-creator of hit video game franchise “Call of Duty,” died in a single-car accident on Sunday near Los Angeles, NBC LA confirmed Monday. He was 55. Zampella was involved in a Ferrari crash on Southern California’s Angeles Crest Highway around 12:45 p.m. on
Democratic senator: Contempt, impeachment of DOJ officials in Epstein fight 'premature'
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said on Sunday he thinks it’s “premature” to talk about possible contempt or impeachment resolutions against top Department of Justice (DOJ) officials after they released heavily redacted files on Jeffrey Epstein. In an interview on NBC News’s “Meet the
Why Anaconda's director made a reboot: 'There was no room for fun anymore'
Tom Gormican pokes fun at Hollywood reboots and conscious horror in his meta-remake of the 1997 cult classic, Anaconda.
How ‘Heated Rivalry’ Became the Year’s Biggest TV Surprise: ‘We’re Now Premium Smut on HBO!’
Sometime in early November, Casey Bloys — HBO and Max’s content chairman/CEO — got a call from Jason Butler, an executive on his team who’s focused on worldwide program planning. Butler had just acquired a Canadian show about gay hockey players called “Heated Rivalry” for HBO
How does Santa do it all? Quantum physics, that's how, says scientist
Every year, Santa Claus races around the globe in a matter of hours to bring presents to children all over the world.
Male bees' food begging behavior traced to a single genetic factor
Is complex social behavior genetically determined? Yes, as a team of biologists from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) together with colleagues from Bochum and Paris discovered while studying bees.
New species of beetle named in honor of Gerald Durrell
A museum scientist has paid homage to the renowned British naturalist and author Gerald Durrell, whose stories inspired him to become a researcher when he was growing up in what was then the Soviet Union.
White House Renews Threats to Smithsonian Institution
A letter to Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch reiterates that federal funds are conditional on the organization turning over records, including exhibition drafts.
More eyes on the skies can help planes reduce climate-warming contrails
Aviation's climate impact is partly due to contrails—condensation that a plane streaks across the sky when it flies through icy and humid layers of the atmosphere. Contrails trap heat that radiates from the planet's surface, and while the magnitude of this impact is uncertain,
Vince Zampella, the co-founder of Infinity Ward and head of Battlefield, dies in car crash
Zampella was reportedly killed in a car crash over the weekend.
Bill Clinton spokesperson says they don't need 'protection,' asks for release of all Epstein files
A spokesperson for former President Clinton called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release any remaining materials involving the former president in files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Angel Ureña, the deputy chief of staff to Clinton, said Monday on social platform X that
Underneath a Breaching Humpback Whale
Underwater photographer Álvaro Herrero positioned himself in the midst of a humpback whale pod and captured on video several of the whales breaching high out of the water, including one that landed incredibly close to him. Since he was floating in the water, you get to see the
Critics Choice Awards Presenters Announced, Poppy Jasper International Film Festival Unveils Lineup – Film News in Brief
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival has unveiled its 2026 feature lineup as well as its commemorative festival artwork designed by Brazilian creative Leandro Senna for its 20th anniversary. Dedicated to uplifting independent filmmakers and expanding global cinematic
What contributed to the success of termites? Their genomes provide the answer
The most comprehensive dataset of termite genomes to date was created by an international team of scientists, led by researchers from the Biology Center of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The team sequenced 45 termite genomes and two cockroach genomes, increasing the total
21 Savage Says ‘F*ck the Streets.’ The Rap World Isn’t So Sure
After calling for peace between Young Thug and Gunna, 21 Savage ignited a broader debate about street codes, snitching, branding, and whether rap’s old moral frameworks still matter in 2025.
Netanyahu to discuss Iran, next phase of Gaza plan with Trump
By Emily Rose, Michele Kambas and Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he will discuss Iran's nuclear activities during his visit next week with U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking at a joint press conference with Greek
Steam user asks devs to fix game, gets blasted for pirating it
One bold Farthest Frontier fan thought they could complain about the city builder to Crate Entertainment, only to be met with a harsh reality
Fishing fleet tracking can reveal shifts in marine ecosystems
Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, have already leveraged the vast troves of geolocation data from vessel-tracking systems to pinpoint where whales and other large marine species are endangered by ship traffic and industrial fishing.
Who is Jeff Landry, Trump's new point person on Greenland?
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) was named by President Trump on Sunday as his special envoy to Greenland, which Trump previously has sought to acquire as part of the United States. On Truth Social, the president said Landry “understands how essential Greenland is to our National
Supermassive black holes show selective feeding habits during galaxy mergers
Black holes are notorious for gobbling up everything that comes their way, but astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) have discovered that even supermassive black holes can be picky eaters, and this can have a significant impact on their growth.
Fossil-fuel propaganda is stalling climate action; here's what we can do about it
2025 has been a year of setbacks for Canada's climate policy. In November, the federal and Alberta governments signed a memorandum of understanding to remove strict climate policies in the province and to support the construction of a new pipeline from Alberta to northern
Tracing the quick synthesis of an industrially important catalyst
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have successfully traced the mechanism behind how an industrially important "superbase" catalyst is synthesized in a faster, microwave-assisted reaction. They took measurements using X-rays while the reaction occurred, uncovering
Vince Zampella, Battlefield Boss And Call Of Duty Co-Creator, Killed In Car Crash
Zampella helped turn Battlefield 6 into one of the year's biggest games and was behind big hits like Titanfall The post Vince Zampella, Battlefield Boss And Call Of Duty Co-Creator, Killed In Car Crash appeared first on Kotaku .
Why Does My Lettuce Go Bad so Fast?
What happens when nature has a leaky raincoat The post Why Does My Lettuce Go Bad so Fast? appeared first on Nautilus .
Bob Dylan Tries to Describe Willie Nelson: ‘He’s Like the Invisible Air’
In a new profile of the 92-year-old Red Headed Stranger, Dylan offers his poetic take
The way our cells respond to estrogen depends on how DNA is 'supercoiled'
Although it also performs some functions in men, estrogen, the main female sex hormone, is involved in a myriad of processes, which is why the body changes so much during menopause. This is because estrogens regulate hundreds of genes.
Reversible spin splitting effect achieved in altermagnetic RuO₂ thin films
A research team affiliated with UNIST has made a advancement in controlling spin-based signals within a new magnetic material, paving the way for next-generation electronic devices. Their work demonstrates a method to reversibly switch the direction of spin-to-charge
‘Emily in Paris’ Creator Darren Star on Season 5 Getting Sexier, ‘More Passionate’ and What’s Next for Gabriel
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from Season 5 of “Emily in Paris.” Darren Star had come a long way with his eye-candied romantic comedy series “Emily in Paris,” which was first met with a Parisian shrug when it bowed on Netflix in 2020 and has now been embraced
Engineering the first reusable launchpads on the moon
Engineers need good data to build lasting things. Even the designers of the Great Pyramids knew the limestone they used to build these massive structures would be steady when stacked on top of one another, even if they didn't have tables of the compressive strength of those
Powerball jackpot hits $1.6B: The only states where you'd actually get $1B
A winner following Monday's drawing would not be an instant billionaire.
World of Warcraft: Midnight's new solo-friendly Prey mode will have bosses attacking you out of nowhere: 'There's going to be some really mean stuff that we're going to do to you'
A new game mode makes the open world a dangerous place, developers warn—and also makes it lucrative to kill critters
Bari Weiss’ CBS News Gaffes Pile Up as Paramount Tries to Woo Warner
CBS News is increasingly looking like something out of a scripted drama by Aaron Sorkin. In shows like “The Newsroom” and “Sports Night,” the well-regarded writer sketched stories of feisty media outlets just trying to get news to the people, even though doing so sometimes
