Helldivers 2 is getting a surprising Killzone crossover
Helldivers 2 is getting its first crossover: DLC that introduces Killzone 2 items into the game, including a new primary weapon......»»
“Unprecedented” decline in teen drug use continues, surprising experts
Kids who were in 8th grade at pandemic's start have ushered in an era of abstaining. Teen drug use continued to fall in 2024, extending a dramatic decline spurred by the COVID-19.....»»
Ocean microbe"s unusual pair of enzymes may boost carbon storage
Stanford researchers have found a surprising genetic twist in a lineage of microbes that may play an important role in ocean carbon storage. The microbes, known as blue-green algae or cyanobacteria, have two different forms of a ubiquitous enzyme tha.....»»
Rising drought frequency poses new threats to US wildlife, study finds
People around the world are dealing with drought, so it's not shocking that it affects wildlife, too: lack of moisture contributes to habitat loss, affects how animals compete for resources, and leads to dehydration and heat stress. The surprising pa.....»»
You may have missed the reveal of this limited-edition Helldivers 2 controller
The new Helldivers expansion is here and it's brought a new, limited-edition controller with it with all the black-and-yellow tones you expect......»»
The best PlayStation 5 games of 2024: Astro Bot, Helldivers 2, and more
Sony may have whiffed with Concord, but the PS5 had a surprisingly fantastic year otherwise......»»
Thick as Thieves reimagines Thief as a multiplayer immersive sim
We spoke with gaming legend Warren Spector and the team at Otherside about their surprising multiplayer Thief spiritual successor, Thick as Thieves......»»
Mosquito genetics may explain why Zika virus outbreaks are rare in Africa: Climate change could shift the balance
A study reveals that Africa's low rates of Zika virus outbreaks may be due to a surprising factor: the genetic makeup of local mosquito populations......»»
Hedgehogs" hibernation patterns show surprising flexibility
Research has found hedgehogs living in the same, semi-rural area have wide variation in hibernation timing and pattern, with some entering hibernation as much as three months later than others. The researchers say this flexibility could help them ada.....»»
Yellowstone executive producer teases ‘surprising and inevitable’ series finale
Can the Dutton family save themselves and the Yellowstone ranch? Executive producer Christina Voros drops a few hints about the Yellowstone series finale......»»
7 surprising things you didn’t know you could do with AI
Generative AI can do so much more than the features chatbots tout. Here are six novel uses for our AI assistants......»»
Surprising rumor says new HomePod will get high-quality OLED screen
South Korean press unexpectedly claims that Apple's anticipated new HomePod with a display will use high-quality OLED screens, all of which are to be manufactured in China.An artist's rendition of a HomePod with a displayThe much-rumored HomePod with.....»»
Helldivers 2 showed us the best and worst of gaming in 2024
For both positive and negative reasons, Helldivers 2 will go down as one of 2024's year-defining games......»»
3D scans of giant hailstones reveal surprising discoveries that could help predict future storms
Hailstones are formed during thunderstorms, when raindrops are propelled into very cold parts of a cloud, where they freeze. Once the particles are heavy enough, gravity pulls them back towards Earth. As they plummet, they grow into hailstones, which.....»»
Turning corn colorful: Researchers demonstrate purple corn"s surprising health benefits
Americans love their corn—whether it's canned, fresh off the cob or in their favorite breakfast cereal. But what if this staple grain could be more than just a starch? What if it could become a critical source of protein and fiber while helping pre.....»»
I walked a mile with the Apple Watch Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3. Here are the surprising results
I took two of the latest smartwatches — the Apple Watch Series 10 and Pixel Watch 3 — for a mile-long walk. Here's what happened......»»
Are trans women "biologically male"? The answer is complicated
A surprising buzzword in the U.S. Congress these days is "biological.".....»»
Plant ecosystems study questions common assumption about biodiversity
Plant species can fulfill different functions within an ecosystem, even if they are closely related to each other. This surprising conclusion was reached by a global analysis of around 1.7 million datasets on plant communities......»»
HomePass 2 launches, more new Matter devices, & our new go-to travel charger on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we cover a surprising amount of news for a holiday week including new leaks and new Matter products.HomeKit Insider PodcastOne of our most oft-recommended apps, HomePass, was updated to version 2 this p.....»»
Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is going to break one iconic vampire movie trope
The new Nosferatu is going to diverge from typical vampire-movie tradition in one surprising way......»»
The best video game deals of Steam Autumn Sale 2024
The Steam Autumn Sale runs until December 4, and these deals on games like Helldivers 2 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance are worth capitalizing on......»»