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9 years later, the most underrated Zelda game still holds up
The precursor to Breath of the Wild.
Steven Soderbergh’s only sci-fi movie is better than you remember
The filmmaking icon proved himself a master of any genre with this 2002 film.
Can I feed my pet only dry food? Why the answer is different for cats and dogs
An all-dry food diet may be good for the planet, but is it safe for pets?
Andor's Season 1 finale employs a cinematic trick that goes back 88 years
When a funeral speech goes off like a bomb.
Andor’s post-credits scene ruins the best part of the Star Wars show
Did Tony Gilroy even write that scene?
Star Wars finally masters George Lucas' biggest weakness
There’s nothing like an inspiring speech.
How the Andor finale's best twist changes everything in Season 2
Cassian is finally becoming the man we know.
How Bob Iger's return to Disney could change Marvel, Star Wars on streaming
When will there be Star Peace on streaming?
New Star Wars plot twist connects to The Last Jedi’s most controversial moment
Let's talk about Canto Bight.
Andor’s post-credits scene solves a 17-year-old Star Wars mystery
Andor has a post-credits scene. Did it need one?
Andor Season 2 release date depends entirely on one Disney decision, creator reveals
It all depends on Disney.
Star Wars toy reveal disproves a tantalizing Andor finale theory
Sorry, Luthen Jedi truthers.
Star Wars theory reveals Palpatine's secret, dark influence in Andor
You don’t need a Sith lord to know which way the wind blows.
Clone Wars veteran reveals what Star Trek and Star Wars actually have in common
Dee Bradley Baker talks Star Trek: Prodigy, and the social importance of pop science fiction.
Star Wars just brought back a powerful theme from The Last Jedi
Fascism takes over in the most unexpected of ways.
Star Wars is finally bringing back a storytelling tool that Disney ignored
It's easy to forget that the grounded 'Andor' is set in space. Episode 11 changed that.
Star Wars legend Warwick Davis is ready to return to the franchise — but there's a catch
Warwick Davis, Jon Kasdan, and Ron Howard began scheming the return of Willow while filming Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Andor Episode 11 foreshadows Cassian Andor’s most tragic moment in Rogue One
Cassian Andor finds himself on another fateful beach.
Star Wars canon is fixing the most bigoted thing about the classic films
Droids are people too.
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The Taste Of The Holidays
Taste of the Holidays is an Inverse series about the science of food. Get the inside scoop on your favorite (or hated) nostalgic holiday dishes with new stories through December 2022.
Nintendo needs to treat its older games with more respect
Golden oldies.
Vampire Survivors is the most euphoric indie shooter on Xbox Game Pass
Simple yet satisfying.
The future of Pokémon: 5 experts on VR, open worlds, and remakes
From fan-site founders to the voice of Ash Ketchum, 5 Pokémasters share their wishlists for the franchise after Scarlet and Violet.
'Wild Hearts' devs aren't scared of Monster Hunter comparisons
'Wild Hearts' directors share more details about the game's unique Karakuri crafting system.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet isn’t the evolution you were hoping for
Inverse Score: 7/10
The ending of God of War Ragnarok, explained
Be wary of spoilers. (Did we mention the spoilers?)
Among Us VR is a frantic masterpiece that's far better than the original
Inverse Score: 9/10
God of War Ragnarok is an incredibly epic sequel — with one big problem
Inverse Score: 8/10
9 years later, the best pirate game ever still hasn't been topped
A pirate’s life for me.
15 years ago, the best 3D Mario adventure changed video games forever
Out of this world.
Persona 5 Royal's killer cold open fixes the worst thing about RPGs
I love it when a plan comes together.
Gotham Knights’ accessibility features feel like an afterthought
Batcycle blues.
24 years later, this cult classic horror game deserves a remake
Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.
God of War Ragnarok breaks a fundamental rule of video games
Teamwork makes the dream work.
Four iconic Sims 4 recipes to try in real life
Some are better than others.
Super Mario Bros. 5 creator reveals how Mario Maker turned him into a game dev
How an ambitious fan project became a gateway toward “real” game development.
The 9 best universal chargers for your laptop right now
You don’t ever have to feel the dread of losing or forgetting your laptop charger again.
The 11 best electric bike accessories every cyclist needs
These terrific e-bike add-ons will make riding safer and more comfortable.
Ford’s E-Tourneo EV toes the line between RV and electric van
The E-Tourneo Custom will come in three trims, along with plug-in hybrid and diesel models.
Everything we know about Samsung’s Galaxy S23 and S23 Ultra
The rumor mill is already churning out some important details about Samsung's next flagship smartphone.
Mercedes’ new EV subscription offers faster acceleration at an eye-watering price
Yes, a paywall for top speed. Sheesh!
The Xbox 360 gamepad is back with USB-C for PC and new consoles
Relive the glory days of playing Halo 2 in your parent's basement.
This mini EV is a portable party machine you probably can’t afford
The Club Car Cru can seat six passengers and has a built-in table.
Mazda’s MX-30 hybrid extends its range by reviving the rotary engine
The 2023 MX-30 hybrid will draw on Mazda’s once-novel engine technology.
36 must-have tech gifts that are actually worth the money
No poring over spec sheets; no additional Googling; no wrong choices.
Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 is an eye-catching EV with a range that might surprise you
The Ioniq 6 made its first appearance at the Los Angeles Auto Show and will hit the market in spring 2023.
Everything you need to know about Apple’s iPhone 15
The iPhone 14 just came out but the rumors have already started for Apple’s iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, which will likely get USB-C and even better cameras.
9 ways to make your Quest 2 more "pro" without spending $1,500
From head straps to charging docks, here are the best accessories to buy to make your Quest 2 work more like the Quest Pro.
This convertible EV might be the prettiest car you can’t buy
The Genesis X is a stunning concept with no official release date.
Niantic's new AR demo inches us closer to real-life Pokémon
Niantic and Qualcomm paired a demo of an "outdoor AR headset" with a new custom chip.
Logitech G Cloud review: Xbox Game Pass on the go has one big problem
A dedicated game-streaming handheld that’s also an Android tablet should be fine, right?
Steam Deck starter kit: The 5 first accessories to buy
From protective cases to cheap microSD card storage, these are the best accessories to upgrade the Steam Deck.
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Meet the meteorite hunters
Meteorites are some of the oldest known pieces of celestial bodies. They are littered all over Earth — someone just has to find them.
45 Years Ago, Marvel’s strongest superhero changed the course of TV history
Is it finally time to stop drug testing workers?
Workplace drug tests can make or break careers. They also don’t tell employers much. So why are we still using them?
16 years later, Sammy “Mini-Mall” Stephens is still trying to go viral
“Everything the kids are doing on TikTok? I started that. I’m the godfather of — what’d you call ’em? — memes.”
ESA wants to send a 50-pound rover to a tiny, strange Solar System moon
Never before has an exploration vehicle with wheels traveled on a small celestial body.
This 239-year-old technology could revolutionize astronomy
Balloons are for more than just birthday parties.
A cutting-edge radar system could be a front-line tool to fight dangerous space junk
Enter a new idea from researchers in Iran — using a novel type of radar to detect and track space debris before it becomes a danger.
An iconic nearby astronomical object has been stealing stars from other galaxies
The researchers behind this work identified a population of globulars in Andromeda’s inner halo that all have the same metallicity.
You can explore the entire observable universe, thanks to a new interactive map
Start at the Big Bang...
Orion completes Moon flyby and more: Understand the world through 7 images
Artemis takes a crucial step.
Webb Telescope makes a stunning observation of the atmosphere of a hellish planet
WASP-39b could be key to finding much calmer, more habitable worlds.
Astrophysicists solve a mystery of supermassive black holes
Black holes continue to be equal parts terrifying and fascinating.
NASA stumbles upon mysterious rocks hiding in ancient Martian lake
NASA's latest rover to Mars got a close look at rocks that came into contact with water.
NASA Perseverance rover's Mars landing site may have been too harsh for ancient life
If alien life in Jezero Crater during this phase, it must have been remarkably sturdy.
Indiana Jones 5 could bring back a major theme that Crystal Skull ignored
Indy’s going back to his Nazi-punching roots.
Meet the meteorite hunters
Meteorites are some of the oldest known pieces of celestial bodies. They are littered all over Earth — someone just has to find them.
Look: Orion just sent back these haunting views of Earth from space
NASA's Artemis I Orion spacecraft is on track to travel farther than any Apollo mission
Artemis I just performed a critical maneuver in the lunar environment.
One unexpected Solar System moon could be key to finding alien life
It’s frigid and strange and orbits its home planet backward.
Scientists are close to solving an exoplanet mystery
Today, the number of confirmed exoplanets stands at 5,197 in 3,888 planetary systems, with another 8,992 candidates awaiting confirmation.
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To eat your recommended fruit and veg every day, try this one simple hack
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Machine learning could translate thoughts to speech in near real-time
This groundbreaking research could help people with disabilities talk again.
Are food sensitivity tests accurate? Here's the truth from an immunologist
“These tests are all marketing and no science.”
Happiness study reveals a critical difference between two types of people
If we want to understand life satisfaction, we need to understand past happiness.
How cancer tumor cells can become immortal
Typical cells are limited in how many times they can replicate. Cancer is different.
The most polarizing sci-fi movie on HBO Max reveals the limits of a major tech trend
Is the Metaverse possible? Maybe, if Don't Worry Darling is a sign of our future.
Feeling cold? How your thermostat affects your mood
We followed people over many years and tracked the effect of being unable to keep your home warm on mental health.
Mindfulness meditation may be just as effective as anxiety medication — study
In a head-to-head comparison between mindfulness-based stress reduction and escitalopram, the results were about equal.
Inflammation: Immune system science explains why the body attacks itself
Inflammation is part of a typical immune response.
How years of opioid use damage your gut — and so much more
This is not good.
How to make a cat and dog get along: 5 tricks to do the seemingly impossible
It’ll take some work, but it’s not an impossible challenge.
How to unblock your creativity: Scientists say this bad habit can help
Not all mind-wandering is created equal.
Marijuana for pain: A scientist reveals how weed engages our natural opioid system
A neuropharmacology expert explains how marijuana can treat pain.
A single dose of psilocybin may alleviate major depression for 12 weeks, study finds
The results may put a psilocybin-based drug one step closer to FDA approval.
Can going outside with wet hair make you sick? A pediatrician reveals the cold truth
Your blow dryer may not prevent you from contracting a cold, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk.
This vital cancer screening test saves countless lives — why is it still so controversial?
Colonoscopy is still the most recommended screening for colorectal cancer.
How Vin Diesel tried (and failed) to take down James Bond
Diesel, Vin Diesel
Steven Soderbergh’s only sci-fi movie is better than you remember
The filmmaking icon proved himself a master of any genre with this 2002 film.
Steve Spielberg's secret horror classic is about to leave HBO MAX
Roland Emmerich's most ridiculous movie isn't quite as funny as it used to be
“For years, we operated under the belief that we could continue consuming our planet's natural resources, without consequence. We were wrong.”
Escape Academy DLC proves summer vacation isn't just for slacking off
This satisfying tropical adventure ramps up the difficulty.
Before Wakanda Forever, one shocking horror movie put Tenoch Huerta on the map
"We see that America's reached a boiling point. Hatred like that can't be contained. You'll burn your cities to the ground."
How The Mist’s infamous ending created the darkest Stephen King adaptation
A single change to the story sparked controversy... and praise.
Netflix's The Punisher is still Marvel at its darkest and most dangerous
In 2017, Jon Bernthal explored the darkest regions of the superhero genre.
Before E.T., Steve Spielberg made this underrated sci-fi masterpiece
While most sci-fi movies consider aliens mundane, this one saw them as the strange phenomenon they would be.
You need to watch the most underrated time-travel movie on HBO Max ASAP
About Time meets Palm Springs in this sweet but thrilling movie.
15 years ago, Neil Gaiman wrote the most preposterous monster movie ever
What good is a 1,300-year-old story if you can’t add gratuitous nudity?
You need to watch the most underrated cyberpunk thriller on Amazon Prime ASAP
"What is your humanity worth?"
You need to watch the most inventive time-travel thriller of the century on Netflix ASAP
“What we know is a drop. What we don’t know is an ocean.”
You need to watch the most stunning sci-fi movie on HBO Max ASAP
This 2021 take on a classic fable influenced One Piece Film: Red.
Face/Off is classic Nicolas Cage at his absolute best
And it’s streaming now on Amazon Prime.
You need to play the most underrated strategy RPG on Xbox Game Pass ASAP
Easy-to-play doesn’t mean easy-to-win.
