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Inhaled menthol could be an unexpected treatment for Alzheimer's Disease if preliminary research pans out. | Continue reading
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In 2016, Capcom decided to try something new with the Monster Hunter games. And that new thing was Pokémon. | Continue reading
The Witches of Brendok, in rejecting both the Jedi and the Sith to go their own way, seem like a huge change to Star Wars canon. But they're just following in the footsteps of a little-known group of Force-users. | Continue reading
1994’s ‘Donkey Kong’ brought a brand new Mario to Game Boy. | Continue reading
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On the penultimate episode of 'Doctor Who' Season 1 (2024), one of the original characters seems to return. But just who was Susan, the Doctor's granddaughter? And how does all of this work? | Continue reading
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In 2024, one movie proved that the revenge thriller still has some juice. Here's why you need to watch 'Monkey Man' on Peacock. | Continue reading
It's time to go back to Westeros, where the Dance of Dragons has truly begun. | Continue reading
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Studying pigeon navigation changed a scientist's mind about the bird's intellect. | Continue reading
Apple's iOS 18 is a major update filled with AI features from Apple Intelligence, but we uncovered changes to the iPhone's flashlight, Weather app, and Control Center that you should also have on your radar. | Continue reading
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The evolutionary mismatch perspective suggests that we should find ways to adjust our environment so that it aligns better with our evolved nature. | Continue reading
A new study found evidence that elephants have their own names that they use to address each other. This could help scientists better understand animal intelligence. | Continue reading
Methane is a relatively short-lived greenhouse gas. Today’s methane will wash out in little more than a decade. | Continue reading
Astronomers have started thinking about the potential conflicts between expanding knowledge of the universe and commercial gain. | Continue reading
Around 8% of human DNA is made up of genetic sequences acquired from ancient viruses. | Continue reading
In "The Legend of Ruby Sunday," there's a different kind of time travel that's not the usual 'Doctor Who' method. Here's how those time windows (mostly) work in the Whoniverse. | Continue reading
'Preserve' is one of the most relaxing puzzle games on Steam with a Next Fest demo offering looks at its chill and challenging game modes. | Continue reading
Months before 'Godzilla' changed science fiction forever, America's own monster movie offered a very different look at the horrors of nuclear weapons run rampant. | Continue reading
A dog's whiskers aren't just there for show. Whiskers can detect touch and even convey emotion. | Continue reading
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"Gritty" means more than whether or not a goon bleeds when a guy in a cape punches them. Both Marvel and DC have forgotten that, but Marvel once took its biggest and best creative risks exploring smart, mature ideas. | Continue reading
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Tesla makes plenty of typical accessories for its Model 3 and Model Y EVs, but there are lots of off-kilter options like fridges, gaming controllers, and trays that are worth considering. | Continue reading
Leaks happen in space travel. When they’re caught before launch, teams assess whether to call off the flight. But once in space, that choice is taken away. | Continue reading
Whereas I used to get excited about a new app on my iPhone, I now often resent being asked to download an app when I know that the website will work just as well and cause fewer disruptions or take up less space on my phone. adactio.com/links/20385 | Continue reading
Administrator Bill Nelson previously announced the agency would look into reports of strange aerial phenomena. Now, the agency has announced its team. | Continue reading
Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) shows promise as a way to treat addiction, but also implies that meditating can be useful outside that context. | Continue reading
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals a landscape of meteor impacts, massive eruptions, and flowing water. | Continue reading
25 years later, seven key members of the production (including director Paul W.S. Anderson and writer Philip Eisner) reveal how 'Event Horizon' was born, died, and resurrected. | Continue reading
This time it's more about body language. In a game of Simon Says, the human was fooled by a robotic companion a room over. | Continue reading
The most successful reboot in science fiction history is easily 'Stargate: SG-1.' Here's how a great 1997 sci-fi show fixed a middling 1994 movie. | Continue reading
In this edition of HORIZONS, read about two experiments headed to the Moon that could solve for mysteries of the Moon's geology and how humans could withstand life on our satellite. | Continue reading
Starting June 30, you won’t need a console to play Xbox games. But how does it play? Here's what we thought after taking the new Samsung smart TV app for a spin. | Continue reading
The plates, taken prior to the launch of Sputnik in the 1950s, show satellite-like objects near Earth. A new study delves into the potential reasons. | Continue reading
You might not recognize the name Wendy Froud (née Midener), but in the practical effects world, she’s a legend. Her work even earned her one of pop culture’s greatest monikers: the Mother of Yoda. | Continue reading
Privateer, co-founded by Steve Wozniak, aims to make space environmentalism its business. Can it’s controversial methods really clean up space junk? | Continue reading