Legendary Unreleased D’Angelo Song “Bitch” Unearthed
One of the most mythologized unreleased D'Angelo tracks has made its way to the internet. The post Legendary Unreleased D’Angelo Song “Bitch” Unearthed appeared first on Stereogum .
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Giant clams thrive with Indigenous management in American Sāmoa
A new study led by researchers at UH Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) ToBo Lab has revealed that giant clam populations in American Sāmoa are far more stable and abundant than previously thought, demonstrating the effectiveness of traditional, community-based
Microbial glues go from foe to friend with a simple chemical tweak
In an opinion piece published in Microbiology Australia, a James Cook University team led by Dr. Yaoqin Hong recently introduced a new theory to help scientists engineer biofilms, which are the gluey scaffolds made by bacteria and microbes to house and protect cells from
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Varang Actor Oona Chaplin Is Charlie Chaplin’s Granddaughter and Considered Changing Her Name: ‘It’s Tricky to Feel Undeserving’
Oona Chaplin is the actor behind “Avatar: Fire and Ash” villain Varang. She’s also the granddaughter of film icon Charlie Chaplin. Oona, whose credits also include “Game of Thrones,” recently told The Times of London that she considered changing her name after graduating from
The Messy Family Drama of Ancient Egyptian Gods
We walk you through the incestuous, murderous, and surprisingly relatable world of Egyptian deities at The Met.
Ros Atkins on… the oil tanker being pursued by the US
The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the "active pursuit" of an oil tanker by the US Coast Guard off the coast of Venezuela.
Swen Vincke warns Divinity newcomers that they probably shouldn't play the early games in the series: 'They're a bit outdated by now,' which is putting it very mildly
They were brilliant in their day, but that was 20-some years ago.
Is the Mistletoe That inspires Holiday Smooching A Menace to Trees?
Study shows that parasitic mistletoe doesn’t hurt host trees in Oregon The post Is the Mistletoe That inspires Holiday Smooching A Menace to Trees? appeared first on Nautilus .
The stealthy, persistent hazard of thirdhand smoke
While the dangers of secondhand smoke are widely recognized, a new study led by Prof. Sun Yele at the Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has uncovered a more persistent and stealthy hazard lurking in indoor environments: thirdhand smoke. This
Wildfire-hit town wins €468m 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.
Lew Horwitz, Producer Known as the ‘King of Indie Film Finance,’ Dies at 90
Lewis Horwitz, the American film executive and producer dubbed Hollywood’s “King of Indie Film Finance,” died on Dec. 19. He was 90. Horwitz began his career as a bank teller in Los Angeles in the 1960s. He eventually founded the entertainment division at Beverly Hills National
Senate Democrats cut off permitting talks after Trump's wind farm pause
Senate Democrats say they will walk away from talks about legislation to speed up energy and infrastructure construction unless the Trump administration reverses its latest attack on wind power. Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) say they will
Lily-like plants reveal centromere type evolution paths
The centromere is necessary for the transport of chromosomes during cell division and, therefore, for the correct transmission of genetic information. Most plants and animals have chromosomes with a single centromere, known as a monocentromere.
Watch live: Trump to make announcement alongside Hegseth on shipbuilding
President Trump will make an announcement Monday alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Navy Secretary John Phelan about shipbuilding. Earlier this month, Phelan previewed the administration's plans to build a "Golden Fleet" of Navy ships. "We will invest smartly in the
Former FDA chief sounds alarm over HHS childhood vaccine overhaul
Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb expressed concern over the Trump administration’s pending overhaul of the childhood vaccine schedule. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will release a new vaccine schedule next year that
Trump Is Getting New Battleships—and Naming Them After Himself
Just days after plastering his name onto the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., President Trump will be naming a new class of battleships after himself. Trump is planning to make the naming announcement of the Navy’s new battleships alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
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 over two dozen 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
Heritage Foundation staffers decamp for Pence-founded think tank in latest exodus
More than a dozen staffers left the Heritage Foundation and joined Advancing American Freedom (AAF), founded by former Vice President Mike Pence, in the latest shake-up for the embattled organization that has become the center of an ideological civil war over the conservative
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.
Obituary: Famed developer Vince Zampella has passed away at age 55
The former Infinity Ward CEO and Respawn entertainment co-founder was killed in a vehicle accident.
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
