Director Tommy Wirkola on combining Die Hard with Santa Claus in Violent Night
Filmmaker Tommy Wirkola discusses why he directed Violent Night, explains the Home Alone homage in the attic, and shares his ideas for a possible sequel......»»
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid review: part Android, part Windows
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is a fascinating concept combining a Windows laptop with an Android tablet. It has its charms, but one flaw stands out......»»
S.Africa snowfall closes roads, strands motorists overnight
Unusually heavy snowfall caused major disruption on South Africa's roads Saturday with people still stranded at midday after spending the night stuck in their vehicles......»»
Titan submersible"s scientific director says the sub malfunctioned just prior to the Titanic dive
Titan submersible"s scientific director says the sub malfunctioned just prior to the Titanic dive.....»»
Gladiator 3? Ridley Scott is already ‘toying with the idea’ of a third film
Two months before the release of Gladiator II, director Ridley Scott is already toying with the idea of Gladiator 3......»»
Headlamp tech that doesn’t blind oncoming drivers—where is it?
The US is a bit of a backwater for automotive lighting technology. Enlarge / No one likes being dazzled by an oncoming car at night. (credit: Getty Images) Magna provided flights from Washington, DC, to Detroit and a.....»»
“Not smart”: Philly man goes waaaay too far in revenge on group chat rival
Philly man pleads guilty to some spectacularly bad behavior. Enlarge / Guys, it was just a group chat! Over fantasy football! (credit: John Lamb | Getty Images) Philadelphia has learned its lesson the hard way: football.....»»
Concord lead reportedly steps down in wake of launch disaster
Reports say that Concord game director Ryan Ellis has stepped down from the role, and that the studio is in turmoil......»»
Scientists scan TRAPPIST-1 for technosignatures
If you are going to look for intelligent life beyond Earth, there are few better candidates than the TRAPPIST-1 star system. It isn't a perfect choice. Red dwarf stars like TRAPPIST-1 are notorious for emitting flares and hard X-rays in their youth,.....»»
Real-time Linux is officially part of the kernel after decades of debate
Now you can run your space laser or audio production without specialty patches. Enlarge / Cutting metal with lasers is hard, but even harder when you don't know the worst-case timings of your code. (credit: Getty Images).....»»
Carlos Ghosn lieutenant Greg Kelly heads to make-or-break appeal verdict in Nissan criminal trial
Defense lawyer for former American Nissan Director Greg Kelly tells Tokyo court that testimony of a key government witness is uncredible and undermines his prosecution......»»
London sparkles in astronaut’s gorgeous night shot from the ISS
A gorgeous image captured by a recent arrival at the International Space Station shows the night lights of London gleaming......»»
The Penguin: How Colin Farrell transformed into one of Batman’s most famous villains
Director Matt Reeves recently explained how Colin Farrell's appearance for Oz Cobb in The Batman and The Penguin was created......»»
FBI forced Flax Typhoon to abandon its botnet
A botnet operated by the Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as Flax Typhoon has been disrupted by the law enforcement agency and abandoned by the group, FBI Director Chris Wray confirmed on Wednesday. “We executed court-authorized opera.....»»
London sparkles in astronaut’s gorgeous night shot from ISS
A gorgeous image captured by a recent arrival at the International Space Station shows the night lights of London gleaming from 250 miles up......»»
Neutron scientists wake a sleeping giant after nine-month nap and makeover
What's the best way to wake a giant after a long nap? "Very carefully, and with a lot of planning," said a grinning John Galambos. He was the project director for the Proton Power Upgrade project, or PPU, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory until his re.....»»
New research reveals how "home" affects psychological well-being in a mobile world
A new study by Zahra Sharifonnasabi, Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Co-Director of the MINDS Research Group at Queen Mary University of London, sheds light on the link between "home" and psychological well-being for people who frequently move acros.....»»
AirPods Pro 3 will be a must-buy, but there’s truly no rush Apple
Normally, if an Apple product is two years old, you probably want to avoid buying it. But are a huge exception to that rule. Their successor, the expected AirPods Pro 3, are likely coming next year. Yet it’s hard to recommend a device more highly.....»»
Robert Pattinson gets the crappiest immortality in trailer for Mickey 17
"Let's blow up these second-hand baloney boys." Robert Pattinson's character didn't read his contract's fine print in Mickey 17, director Bong Joon-ho's latest film. It's been five long years since director Bong Joon-ho's film Paras.....»»
Researchers Seek New Solutions to Ease Sickle Cell’s Extreme Pain
Sickle cell disease causes severe pain that’s hard to treat, but researchers are finding new ways to offer relief.....»»
Going Back to the Moon, Researching Chickadee Hybrids and Understanding Addiction
This month’s issue covers the reasons it’s so hard to go back to the moon, the science of empathy and new advances in treating sickle cell disease.....»»