7 Years Later, Star Wars is Finally Evolving in Exhilarating New Ways

'The Acolyte' paints a nuanced portrait of the dark side — not just through the brutal bloodshed but through the quieter meditations on desire, power, and pain. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

Xbox Game Pass Just Quietly Released the Most Glorious Survival Platformer

'Journey to the Savage Planet' may look like a typical crafting game, but it's actually a fun co-op platformer with a great sense of humor. | Continue reading


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35 Years Ago, an Iconic Director Turned His Sleazy Crime Thriller Into an Unstoppable Franchise

The '80s were awash in great buddy cop flicks with truly terrible sequels, but one wild follow-up actually managed to outdo the movie that spawned it. | Continue reading


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Are The Benefits Of Psychedelics Overblown? Here’s One Compelling Case Against The Hype

Psychedelics have been billed as the next big thing in mental health. But are we getting ahead of ourselves? This psychologist thinks so. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

Netflix's Shocking Star Trek Finale Reframes a Crucial Part of Modern Canon

The latest Star Trek finale, the franchise's most underrated series touches on events from 'Picard' and the J.J. Abrams films. Here's what it all means for Trek's future. | Continue reading


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Silly-Looking Stuff That’s Actually Amazing

Within this list, you’ll find a whole bunch of silly-looking stuff you didn’t know you needed but will be happy you found. | Continue reading


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'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Episode 4 Release Date, Time, Trailer, Schedule, and Plot

The time for talk has ended. Here's everything you need to know about Season 2 Episode 4 of 'House of the Dragon,' from its premiere date to its bombastic plot. | Continue reading


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Still Never Got Covid-19? The Reason Is Not What You Think

Throughout the pandemic, one of the key questions on everyone’s mind was why some people avoided getting COVID, while others caught the virus multiple times. | Continue reading


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Should You Feed Your Dog Vegetables? An Animal Nutritionist Reveals the Ultimate Pet Food Hack

A veterinary nutritionist describes why it's not necessary to feed your dog vegetables, though they can make a good treat. | Continue reading


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The Most Epic Western of the Year Could Be the Nail in the Coffin for a Century-Old Genre

Is the big-budget Western officially dead? The question has haunted Hollywood just about every decade since the once-ubiquitous genre dried up more than 50 years ago. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

The Biggest RPG of the Year Is Free For 2 Weeks On PC and Consoles

'Dragon's Dogma 2' is a game that only gets better the more you play it, and a two-hour trial running right now gives you a chance to see just a glimpse of its charms. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

35 Years Ago, an Infamously Disturbing Cyberpunk Movie Saved Japanese Sci-Fi

Long before cyberpunk went mainstream in the west, a fever dream from an outsider director catapulted Japanese filmmaking back into international relevance. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

This Big Problem With Fast Fashion Is Really Easy To Fix — Without Losing Style Points

Fast fashion can be hard on the environment — truly unsustainable for anyone involved. But there are ways to fix this, without losing style points. | Continue reading


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The Best Star Wars Show in Years Borrows a Trick From a Centuries-Old Genre

Leslye Headland uses the wuxia genre to unmask themes that were always vital to Lucas' vision of Star Wars and the Jedi. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

The 3.2 Million-Year-Old Lucy Fossil Reveals A Forgotten Truth About Humans

Technological advancements in genetic analysis suggest that Lucy may have been naked, or at least much more thinly veiled. | Continue reading


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60 Straight-Up Bizarre Things That Have Near-Perfect Amazon Reviews

Here are 60 mind-boggling products that are actually legit because of their near-perfect reviews. | Continue reading


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How The Wildest Sci-Fi Movie of the Year Found Its Smartest Character

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' actor George Shevtsov tells Inverse all about his character, The History Man. | Continue reading


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10 Leaks That Might Have Spoiled the iPhone 16 Three Months Early

A new "capture button," more battery life, different display sizes, and much more could be coming to the iPhone 16 this fall. | Continue reading


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There's A Lot More To Translate In A Baby Babble Than You Might Think

Baby babbling is an important milestone in children’s language development — one that's packed with more information than you might think. | Continue reading


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PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Released the Most Entertaining Sci-Fi Shooter of the Last Decade

Just in time for July 4th, ‘Borderlands 3’ celebrates life, liberty, and the pursuit of firepower. And it's free to play right now with PS Plus. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

Netflix Just Quietly Released the Most Inventive Ghost Movie of the Year

'The Imaginary' is a charming fantasy-adventure that boasts dazzling images, even if its story is a little too trite. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

Inside The Secret James Bond Reboot That’s Happening Right Now

Since 2023, author Kim Sherwood has been writing new adventures set in the 007 universe of James Bond. But just how big is this new canon of Bond? | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

Alaska’s Glaciers are Speeding Towards a Crucial Tipping Point

The new findings indicate that the state’s future contributions to rising tides may soon be baked-in, and impossible to prevent. | Continue reading


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100 Years Ago, One Astronomer Massively Expanded Our Understanding Of the Universe

Astronomers, maybe more than anyone, appreciate what an island of perfection our Earth is. In 1924, this appreciation took on a whole new level of undersatnding. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

The Bloodiest Revenge Thriller of the Year is Keeping John Wick's Legacy Alive

Not John Wick or 'The Raid,' but a surprising third thing. Director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat reveals the harrowing message, and unlikely inspiration, behind his bloody revenge thriller. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

Why the Death of the Xbox Console Is Inevitable

The Xbox as a home console is not long for this world because of Microsoft’s interest in turning gaming into a service and the ever growing popularity of handheld hardware. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

The Sci-Fi Feedback Loop Is Alive And Well

In May 2024, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sparked a firestorm by referencing the 2013 movie “Her” to highlight the novelty of the latest iteration of ChatGPT. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

Emma Roberts Is Obsessed With Her Creepy Doll Collection

From custom dolls of her roles to vintage finds, ‘Space Cadet’ star Emma Roberts takes us through her “doll wall.” | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

The Most Thrilling Show of the Year Just Revolutionized a Tired TV Trope

No TV show has ever made its trips down memory lane feel more important and worthwhile than 'The Bear.' In its third season, the FX series even manages to pull off one trick that few shows ever have before. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

'Trails' Through Daybreak Nails the Most Important Aspect of a Great RPG

Trails Through Daybreak has the series' best protagonist, and one of the best RPG heroes in years. It's a masterclass in how to create complex characters. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

12 Years Later, 'Hitman's Weirdest Entry Is Free on Amazon Prime and Still Worth Playing

'Hitman Absolution' represents the biggest departure for the series. But it's still an entry worth playing. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

Max Just Quietly Added the Most Underrated Sci-Fi Monster Movie of the Year

'Godzilla: Minus One' may have earned rave reviews and even the first Oscar ever awarded to a Godzilla movie, but it’s equally important to celebrate 'Godzilla x Kong' as the absurd, crowd-pleasing spectacle that kaiju fans deserve. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

This Humble Plant Species May Be the Key to Terraforming Mars

S. caninervis, also called steppe screw moss, may eventually be able to grow on Mars — and even help terraform the cold, dry planet. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

Hyperspace Visions? Star Wars Easter Egg Could Solve 'The Acolyte's Next Mystery

After the explosive events of Episode 5, 'The Acolyte' may have another bombshell up its sleeve. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

Here’s Why You May Not Be Getting the Benefits You Expected From Mindfulness

You’ve probably seen the word mindfulness everywhere these days, from the news, to magazines, to social media. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

DJI's Amflow Mountain E-Bike Is a Stab at Being the King of Electric Mobility

The Amflow mountain e-bike and its corresponding Avinox Drive System are DJI's first ever foray into the world of electric mobility and a first shot at greatly expanding the company's footprint. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

One of July’s Most Fascinating Games Has A Free Demo You Need to Play

'Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess' mixes two familiar genres for a one-of-a-kind strategy game. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

4000 Years After Woolly Mammoths Went Extinct, We Might Finally Know Why

A new study reveals what may have actually happened to the last mammoth population on Earth. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

We Might Witness A Star Explode Soon — And It’s Not Betelgeuse

A mismatched pair of stars 3,000 light years away may be gearing up for an explosion in the next few months. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' Is Taking a Smart Approach to Gaming's Thorniest Debate

'Dragon Age: The Veilguard' will include a robust suite of options for difficulty, making it the most approachable entry yet. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

This Sleek EV Looks Like a Super Affordable Tesla Model 3

Xpeng revealed the MONA M03, an affordable EV inspired by Tesla’s Model 3 but will be targeting a starting price below $27,500. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

Who Was Qimir's Jedi Master? 'The Acolyte' Theory Reveals a Shocking Answer Hiding in Plain Sight

Star Wars has a new Sith in town: The Stranger. But who trained this character in 'The Acolyte'? One fan theory might change everything. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

Scientists Just Uncovered New Clues About Ancient Human's Most Mysterious Cousins

The Denisovans, an ancient human cousin, butchered a diverse array of animals for food, skins and furs, and tool-making materials inside a cave that they occupied for tens of thousands of years, according to a study published July 3 in the journal Nature. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

One Line in 'The Acolyte' Completely Redefines the Force in Star Wars

The Star Wars series just added an interesting wrinkle to Sith philosophies. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

65 Years Ago, a Legendary Director Invented the Modern Day Spy Thriller

Sometimes a farce is so good it becomes better known than what it's mocking, like when a famous deconstruction of '30s and '40s spy movies accidentally solidified the genre's blueprint for decades to come. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

India's Explosive New Revenge Thriller May Be the Bloodiest Movie of 2024

'Kill' is a scrappy, one-location thriller that gets in and out in just over 100 minutes, and won’t fail to leave an impression. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 6 Release Date, Time, Trailer, Schedule, and Plot

Here’s everything you need to know about 'The Boys' Season 4 Episode 6, from the time it premieres on Prime Video to a brief recap of the season so far. | Continue reading


@inverse.com | 4 months ago

One Scene in 'The Acolyte' Just Changed Everything We Know About Darth Vader

In Star Wars, Dark Side helmets are scary. But in 'The Acolyte,' Episode 6, they seem to have a deeper significance. Maybe Darth Vader's helmet meant more than we thought. | Continue reading


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