20 years later, veteran WoW director says players outsmarted him completely in Ahn'Qiraj: 'All that work, and there was still an instant tell'
You better Skeram, kiddo.
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Physics-aware benchmark reveals why similar materials AI models can predict thermal conductivity differently
Material properties such as sound insulation, resistance to extreme heat and thermal expansion originate from how the zillions of microscopic building blocks (nuclei and electrons) interact at equilibrium and respond to perturbations. Atoms are typically about one ten-billionth
The Future We Choose: New Beyond Blue report explores the forces shaping the next decade of mental health in Australia
Beyond Blue has launched "The Future We Choose: Mental health support in Australia through the next decade of change," a new strategic foresight report by Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, exploring how mental health in Australia may evolve over the next decade and
Beehiiv Expands Roster of Creators With Dana Harris-Bridson, David Covucci and Peter Greenberg
Beehiiv, the creator platform that has gained traction through associations with independent journalists such as Oliver Darcy and Joanna Stern, unveiled an expansion of its Media Collective, a roster of journalists who have turned to the company to help launch new digital
Nintendo Direct September 2026: Every Big Reveal and Trailer from Kirby to Metroid
The September 2026 Nintendo Direct announcements included multiple ports of games like Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, along with new Metroid and Kirby
Voices in Print: New Jersey Black Women Printmakers Shaping the American Narrative
The exhibition at Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton focuses on the contributions of Black women artists across generations.
Jeff Goldblum on Being Honored by Oceana and Hosting ‘SNL U.K.’ Season 2 Premiere: ‘I’m a Big Anglophile’ (EXCLUSIVE)
It’s just a couple of days before Jeff Goldblum is getting ready to head to London to host the Season 2 premiere of “SNL U.K.” on Sept. 12. “I’m a big Anglophile,” he tells me on a Zoom from Italy, where he and his wife Emilie are enjoying a summer vacation. “I’ve read all of […]
Could a Kid Do It? The Wa Transforms Buildings into Childlike Drawings
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Everything We Saw At The September Nintendo Direct
The Legend of Zelda had its moment, but there are plenty other games coming to Switch 2
Nintendo Reveals Surprise New Metroid Game for 2027
Nintendo has announced Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D entry in the series coming January 2027
'A Bulwark Against Darkness' quest walkthrough in The Blood of Dawnwalker
Here's how to get the Arbiter Armor set in The Blood of Dawnwalker's 'A Bulwark Against Darkness' quest.
Ginevra Elkann’s ‘The Roses of Marrakesh,’ Starring Fanny Ardant, Boarded by True Colours (EXCLUSIVE)
Rome-based sales company True Colours has boarded Italian director Ginevra Elkann’s new feature “The Roses of Marrakesh” (“Le Rose di Marrakech”) starring Fanny Aradant as an aged matron named Madame Isabelle who lives in a luxurious estate in the Palmeraie of Marrakech.
Anthropic researchers warn out-of-control AI could destroy humans
Several current and former Anthropic researchers are offering a stark warning about AI, suggesting the technology they are developing could destroy humanity in the near future. Jacob Coxon, a former researcher at both Anthropic and OpenAI, argued Tuesday that neither company is
'Mario Kart World' is getting a major free update
'Mario Kart World' is getting a free update with 10 new tracks.
Uganda pulling out of Prince Harry's Invictus Games, says military chief
The decision, announced by the chief of defence, comes just two months after Uganda said it would participate.
2026 NFL Preview: Darius Rucker, Patrick Carney, Cage the Elephant and More Size Up the Season
Football superfans from Alice Cooper and Melissa Etheridge to Breland and Bret Michaels predict how their favorite teams will fare
EU's plan to gain independence from Russian energy faltering, auditors warn
A damning report from the European Court of Auditors identifies insufficient grid infrastructure and interconnectors across EU countries as major barriers to unlocking a fully integrated energy market.
New AI model for DNA learns from evolution to unlock secrets of the human genome
More than two decades after scientists first sequenced the entire human genome—all 3 billion base pairs, of DNA code—the meaning of much of this code remains a mystery.
Petrochemical industry emissions could climb 50% by 2050, global mapping suggests
Carbon emissions from the petrochemical industry could increase by 50% by 2050, according to new research from the University of Sheffield. The study, published in Nature Sustainability, provides the most detailed data to date on emissions from one of the world's biggest
White is more than a color: How nature inspired a new sustainable way to make white, water-repellent materials
Look closely at Hokusai's The Great Wave off Kanagawa, one of Japan's most iconic masterpieces. The brilliant white of the waves, snow on Mount Fuji and clouds above contain no white pigment. Instead, their whiteness comes from the way light scatters off the unprinted fibers of
First Denisovan forearm bone discovered in southwest China
Scientists have discovered various Denisovan remains in Southwest China dating to the late Middle Pleistocene, including the first Denisovan radius—one of two long bones in the forearm.
A 'wholistic' view of cellular communication across an entire animal
It can't be heard, but different parts of the human body are in constant conversation, communicating to keep the entire system running efficiently. For biologists, being able to listen in on this discussion is a long-sought-after goal. Over the years, researchers have caught
Next-gen gravitational wave detectors could spot the first black holes
A few hundred million years after the Big Bang, the first stars ignited—literally the "let there be light" moment for the universe. Now known to astronomers as Population III, or Pop III, stars, these giants were very different from the stars we know today. They formed from
Tanezrouft: Will a desert penal colony be enough to deter Algeria’s drug lords?
Algeria’s president is toughening his stance on crime and unveiling severe repressive measures. Among them, the death penalty for arson and a vast prison for drug traffickers in one of the Earth’s harshest environments.
Newfound fossils are spilling Denisovan secrets
Teeth and bone fragments unearthed in a cave in China, along with animal bones and stone tools, help paint a picture of Denisovan life.
Lengthy deployments like the USS Lincoln's hurt military mental health
Members of the military aren’t invincible.
Halloween Film Festival Launched by Ripcord; Indie Platform Aims to Connect Filmmakers With Genre Fans (EXCLUSIVE)
Ripcord, a new independent film platform that aims to directly connect genre filmmakers with fans, has announced a spooky new film festival. The Halloween Film Festival is set to showcase 50 short genre films, including horror, sci-fi, thriller and fantasy titles and fans can
Carly Rae Jepsen Is Down To Write A Heated Rivalry Song And “Maybe” Named Her Son After Connor Storrie’s Character
Carly Rae Jepsen writes a lot of songs. Next week, she'll release her massive new double album Day And Night . We've already posted the singles " On Wires ," " After All, " " Don't Leave Me On The Dance Floor ," and " Motivation ," and that's really just scratching the surface.
A risk in a teacup: Researchers find link between very hot drinks and oesophageal cancer
The link between consuming very hot drinks and oesophageal cancer has been established by the world’s largest study into the subject yet.
'Where is Nvidia? Call Nvidia, guys': Meltgate be damned, modders discover RTX 5090 can use 8-pin connectors after all
The connectors seem to run fine above spec.
Hollywood Puts Four Tech Moguls on Trial in October Movie Pileup
Silicon Valley founders and CEOs are the next wave of big screen villains in buzzy projects tackling Zuckerberg, Musk, Holmes and Altman.
Anthropic Insiders Casually Admit AI Could “Kill All Humans”
Researchers on the frontier of artificial intelligence are sounding the alarm on the likelihood that their products will cause a mass extinction event. Jacob Coxon, a researcher who trains AI models, announced his resignation from Anthropic Tuesday night in a series of posts
EU moves to curb Airbnb-style rentals to boost long-term housing
The EU has introduced a framework to support long-term rentals in tourist-heavy cities. Airbnb warns it creates regulatory uncertainty without improving long-term housing outcomes.