Endurance tells story of two expeditions, centuries apart
New NatGeo documentary was directed by the same duo who brought us the Oscar-winning Free Solo. The story of Arctic explorer Ernest Shackleton's failed 1914 expedition to be the f.....»»
Teen achieves first NES Tetris “rebirth,“ proves endless play is possible
Dogplayingtetris blasts past 3,300-line rollover in two-hour, 29M-point endurance test. Months ago, 13-year-old Willis "Blue Scuti" Gibson became the first person to "beat" NES Te.....»»
3 rom-coms on Netflix you need to watch in October 2024
Our picks for three rom-coms on Netflix to watch in October include a tender father-daughter story, a TV show with millennial icons, and a 2000s staple......»»
What an achievement: Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra was the first robot vacuum in space
In an amazing feat, the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra was the first robot vacuum in space. It traveled and made it back safely. Here's the story......»»
Everything you need to know about Amazon"s October Prime Day sale: Start time, the competition, and more
Amazon is hosting Prime Big Deal Days, its "October Prime Day" sale, on Oct. 8 and 9. Here's what you need to know about the event ahead of time. UPDATE: Oct. 4, 2024, 9:45 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with two new Fire tablet deals.....»»
Apple"s M3 MacBook Pro has dropped to a record-low price on Amazon ahead of October Prime Day
MacBooks on sale UPDATE: Oct. 4, 2024, 9:55 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with two additional MacBook Pro deals, plus current pricing and availability. The best early October Prime Day MacBook deals at a glance:.....»»
Joker 2’s ending, explained
Now that Joker: Folie à Deux is in theaters, it's time to break down the story and what the ending means for the Joaquin Phoenix's character......»»
Avatar: The Last Airbender series to get its ‘biggest video game’ yet
Paramount and Saber Interactive have teamed up to work on an AAA RPG set in the Avatar universe with a whole new story and Avatar......»»
Investigating "purist" organizations motivations—can they survive in a world of compromise?
For centuries, the Roncal Valley, in the Navarrese Pyrenees, has pleased the world's palates through the unique cheese that bears its name. The first Spanish cheese to receive Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, Roncal owes its signature pi.....»»
Centuries ago, the Maya storm god Huracán taught that when we damage nature, we damage ourselves
The ancient Maya believed that everything in the universe, from the natural world to everyday experiences, was part of a single, powerful spiritual force. They were not polytheists who worshipped distinct gods but pantheists who believed that various.....»»
Lunar mission data analysis finds widespread evidence of ice deposits
Deposits of ice in lunar dust and rock (regolith) are more extensive than previously thought, according to a new analysis of data from NASA's LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) mission. Ice would be a valuable resource for future lunar expeditions. W.....»»
Geological surveys shed light on the formation mystery of Uruguay"s amethyst geodes
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz that has been used as a gemstone for many centuries and is a key economic resource in northern Uruguay. Geodes are hollow rock formations often with quartz crystals, such as amethyst, inside......»»
Monkey fossils found in cave shed light on the animals" extinction centuries ago
By studying rare fossils of jaws and other skull parts of a long-extinct Caribbean monkey, a team of researchers that includes a Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine professor says it has uncovered new evidence documenting the anatomy and ecol.....»»
Northeastern Europe has only been "stork country" for a few centuries, study reveals
In legends and fables, it brings luck, children and prosperity. Today, its appearance is seen as a sign of a healthy environment. Hardly any other bird in Europe has such positive connotations as the white stork Ciconia ciconia. But how old is this c.....»»
"Iyashikei" healing manga comforts readers with attention to small joys
Iyashikei is a Japanese genre that, according to Japanese studies scholar Paul Roquet, tells stories that are designed to comfort and heal weary readers by creating an aesthetic of calm. In order to achieve this, as Roquet articulates, these stories.....»»
The best shows on Hulu right now (October 2024)
Get ready for Halloween with the best shows on Hulu right now like Grotesquerie, What We Do in the Shadows, and American Horror Story......»»
Reading desert sands—Indigenous wildlife tracking skills underpin vast monitoring project
As animals move across the desert, they leave tracks, diggings and droppings. For skilled trackers, reading these signs is like watching a movie. A story of who was there and what they were doing unfolds in front of them......»»
5 Netflix movies that are perfect to watch in fall 2024
Five Netflix movies that are perfect to watch this fall include a gory horror, a sensational action thriller, and an inspiring baseball story......»»
5 Netflix movies that are perfect to watch in the fall 2024
Five Netflix movies that are perfect to watch this fall include a gory horror, a sensational action thriller, and an inspiring baseball story......»»
3 great free movies to stream this weekend (September 27-29)
From September 27-29, stream these great movies for free, including a coming-of-age story from the 1980s, a tough cop saga, and a solid army drama......»»
Steam doesn’t want to pay arbitration fees, tells gamers to sue instead
Valve previously sued a law firm in attempt to stop mass arbitration claims. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | eccolo74) Valve Corporation, tired of paying arbitration fees, has removed a mandatory arbitration clause from.....»»