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Trailers

The Rings of Power Season 2 Embraces the Darkness

ByLyvie Scott

Prime Video’s flagship fantasy series is finally back, and it’s bigger than ever.

Unlimited Power

19 Years Later, Star Wars' Most Important Scene is More Relevant Than Ever

ByKayleigh Donaldson

Freedom is fragile.

News

'Furiosa' Has Defeated a Troubling Action Trope — Again

ByLyvie Scott

Anya Taylor-Joy fought hard to bring female rage to the Mad Max universe.

The Inverse Interview

Homeworld 3 Devs Say Four-Day Workweek Is “A Literal Game-Changer”

ByHayes Madsen

A new era for strategy.

Retrospective

20 Years Ago, Brad Pitt took a Noughties Approach to a Classic Greek Tragedy

ByLyvie Scott

Troy makes for a beautiful if misguided 2000s spectacle.

Space

The Webb Telescope Found A Lava Planet with a Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere

ByKiona Smith

55 Cancri e is a terrible place, but at least its atmosphere isn't actually vaporized rock.

Timey Wimey

'Doctor Who' Has A Wild Cameo Mystery Hiding In Plain Sight

ByDais Johnston

There’s always a Twist at the end.

AI

ChatGPT’s Next Magic Trick Is Singing and Solving Math Problems With Your Phone Camera

ByJackson Chen

GPT-4o responds as fast as humans.

Gaming News

Ghost of Tsushima PC Pre-Orders Are Being Automatically Refunded

ByTrone Dowd

It's the latest PlayStation PC port game to see restrictions in over 170 countries.

Star Wars

'The Acolyte' Looks Like it Will Bring Jedi Back to Basics

ByDais Johnston

Less is more.

Analysis

'Stellaris' Just Revealed the Promise and Peril of AI in Game Development

ByMark Hill

Like it or not, the Machine Age is here.

Read for Filth

What Your Hades II Hot Springs Companion Choice Says About You

ByRobin Bea

Nice night for a swim.

News

Netflix Just Saved Max’s Most Underrated Sci-Fi Show From Oblivion

ByLyvie Scott

There may yet be hope for Scavengers Reign.

Opinion

The New iPad Pros Are Hardware Beasts, But Apple Neglected One Key Feature

ByIan Carlos Campbell

Apple hasn’t improved this one feature in 14 years.

Gaming

16 Years Later, Braid: Anniversary Edition’s Inventive Puzzles Humbled Me

ByTrone Dowd

The redux of this seminal indie classic reminds players why it was such a big deal in the first place.

MCU

X-Men ‘97 Could Introduce — and Even Fix — A Controversial Comic Villain

ByLyvie Scott

Are we witnessing the coming of Onslaught?

Game Guides

What Does Arcane Do in Elden Ring?

ByRobin Bea

There will be blood.

Opinion

Square Enix's Strategy Change Proves Console Exclusives Just Don't Work Anymore

ByHayes Madsen

The times are changing.

News

'Shogun' Was a Thrilling Epic, But Do We Really Need a Second Season?

ByDais Johnston

The Anjin is concerned about bloated TV shows.

Robots

This Tiny Humanoid Robot Makes Tesla’s Optimus Look Sluggish

ByJackson Chen

The G1 is coming up hot on Optimus’ tail.

The Inverse Interview

Ahmed Best Gets the Last Laugh

ByLyvie Scott

Once the most hated man in Star Wars, the actor behind Jar Jar Binks reflects on his reputation in that galaxy far, far away.

Timey Wimey

'Doctor Who's New Villains Reveal the Show's Latest Challenge

ByAlex Welch

Even Doctor Who needs to remember when to rein itself in.

Retrospective

25 Years Ago, A Beloved Cartoon Turned into One of the Most Frustrating NES Games Ever

ByRobin Bea

It only gets better from here.

Retrospective

With a Remake On Its Way, It’s Time To Look Back at an Iconic ‘90s Superhero Movie

ByDaniel Dockery

The Crow is a goth masterpiece the likes of which we rarely see.

Health

The Real Reason Studying Menstrual Blood Is So Important

ByKnowable Magazine and Sneha Khedkar

Long overlooked, menstrual stem cells could have important medical applications, including diagnosing endometriosis.

Review

These New Color E-Readers Are Proof Amazon’s Kindle Is Falling Behind

ByIan Carlos Campbell

Kobo’s new Libra Colour and Clara Colour color e-readers should make Amazon very worried.

Opinion

Storm Deserves Better on 'X-Men ‘97'

ByLyvie Scott

The animated series’ most underrated character is finally back... but is it too little, too late?

Twist and Shout

'Doctor Who's Beatles Episode Didn't Actually Need The Beatles

ByRyan Britt

"The Devil's Chord" was cool. But why were the Fab Four here?

Unlimited Power

22 Years Ago, Star Wars Completely Rewrote an Iconic Character

ByAndy Crump

From puppet to powerhouse.

Retrospective

25 Years Later, This Iconic Fighting Game Finally Gets The Respect It Deserves

ByMo Mozuch

Riding a viral wave to claim its rightful spot as a GOAT.

Health

This Simple One-Shot Vaccine Could Protect Against a Host of Coronaviruses

ByThe Conversation and Rory Hills

It could even protect against ones yet to be identified.

Dream Casting

The Next Star Wars Movie Might Star a Sci-Fi Legend

ByRyan Britt

This is very much the way.

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Netflix’s 'Bodkin' Takes the True-Crime Satire to Surreal New Heights

ByDais Johnston

Death comes to the Emerald Isle.

Health

How Legalization Has Made Pot A Lot More Potent — And Dangerous

ByTy Schepis and The Conversation

Eventually, most adults reach a point where we realize we are out of touch with those much younger than us.

Detox

This Type of Coffee Is the Least Likely to Stain Your Teeth, According to Science

ByElana Spivack

The way your coffee is roasted stains your teeth differently.

Movies

The Planet of the Apes Franchise Has Become the Exception to the Reboot Rule

ByAlex Welch

In a sea of lifeless IP cash grabs, the apes have offered an unexpected lifeboat.

Science

This Wild, Believable Theory Suggest AI Is Blocking Us From Alien Contact

ByMichael Garrett and The Conversation

What if AI represents a formidable bottleneck in the development of all civilizations, one so challenging that it thwarts their long-term survival?

Review

'La Chimera' is an Unearthly Ghost Story

ByHoai-Tran Bui

The red string of fate leads us on a strange trip through the underworld.

The Inverse Interview

"It's Going to be Brilliant": Jodie Whittaker on the Future of 'Doctor Who'

ByDais Johnston

The 13th Doctor couldn’t be more excited about the future — even if she’s a bit jealous.

Inverse Recommends

Hand in Hand is One of the Most Underrated Puzzle Games

ByAshley Bardhan

It feels romantic.

Pet Science

Can You Train Your Cat to Sit? It's Absurdly Easy With This Simple Trick

ByElana Spivack

Your cat can learn a whole host of skills.

Unlimited Power

22 Years Ago, a Beloved Star Wars Anti-Hero Finally Got an Origin Story

ByDaniel Dockery

“Please, Mr. Fett was my father.”

Retrospective

An Old Game Boy Color Game Set the Bar For Remaking a Classic

ByMark Hill

Mario and fortune telling, together at last.

Retrospective

Stephen King Hated a 1984 Adaptation of His Work — But Then it Won Him Over

ByJon O'Brien

You don’t want to get on Drew Barrymore’s bad side.

Science

Ancient DNA Is Helping To Reconstruct Entire Bygone Societies

ByThe Conversation, Magdalena M.E. Bunbury and Guido Alberto Gnecchi-Ruscone

Researchers analyzed the genetics of hundreds of people who lived in the Carpathian Basin in southeastern central Europe more than 1,000 years ago.

Bigger on the Inside

'Doctor Who' Seems To Confirm 'Star Trek' Exists In The Whoniverse

ByRyan Britt and Hoai-Tran Bui

Will the TARDIS ever materialize on the Enterprise? Has it already?

Science

'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Raises the Question: How Intelligent Are Apes?

ByDoris Elín Urrutia

Humans may underestimate ape intelligence.

Doctor Who

What are The Toymaker’s “Legions”? Why 'Doctor Who's Big Bad Could Be Its Biggest Yet

ByDais Johnston

Ha ha ha HA ha ha ha!

Science

The Sun Is In the Middle of a ‘Potentially Historic’ Eruption

ByDoris Elín Urrutia

This weekend could be packed with GPS interruptions and brilliant auroras.

Review

21 Years Later, Homeworld 3 Brings the Pivotal Strategy Series Back to Form

ByHayes Madsen

Inverse Score: 9/10

Gaming Analysis

'Call Of Duty' On Game Pass Is The Service’s Make Or Break Moment

ByTrone Dowd

If gaming’s biggest franchise can’t budge Game Pass numbers, it’s hard to imagine what will.

Handhelds

Asus’ New ROG Ally X Gaming Handheld Will Have a Much Bigger Battery

ByJames Pero

It's not an ROG Ally 2, but it is a notable upgrade over Asus’ first windows-based handheld.

Spoilers

The 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Ending is Not as Clear As You Think

ByRyan Britt

The ending of the new Apes epic will leave you with more questions than answers.

Review

Nothing Ear Review: These ANC Wireless Earbuds Are My Favorite Anti-AirPods

ByJames Pero

Nothing’s personalized sound profiles really sing thanks to a new ceramic driver that’s smaller, more powerful, and a heck of a lot more clear.

Guide

7 of the Most Popular AI Chatbots, Ranked From Worst to Best

ByIan Carlos Campbell

From ChatGPT to Gemini to Copilot, which AI assistant chatbot is actually worth a monthly subscription?

TV

'Star Trek: Discovery' Just Dropped a Sneaky Timeline Easter Egg

ByRyan Britt

Let's talk about 2371.

Unlimited Power

Why 'Phantom Menace' Parodies Are Better Than The Real Thing

ByJon O'Brien

My, my this here Anakin guy, maybe Vader someday later, now he's just a small fry.

Gaming

Animal Well Tested My Patience More Than My Wits

ByRobin Bea

I’ll sit this one out.

Health

A New Study Is Finally Attempting to Pin Down The Root Causes of Depression

ByThe Conversation, Ian Hickie and Jacob Crouse

Most experts agree that depression is not one thing.

Inverse Recommends

Anne Hathaway is Stunning in Hulu’s Most Overlooked Thriller

ByDais Johnston

It’s Carol meets Reservoir Dogs with a hint of dark obsession.

Reel Science

Apple’s ‘Dark Matter’ Should Change the Way We All Think About The Multiverse

ByKiona Smith

The science behind ‘Dark Matter’ is deep — and a bit disturbing.

Geeking Out

'Ghosts’ Asher Grodman Wrote His College Thesis On Sidney Lumet

ByAlex Welch

The Ghosts star tells Inverse about his lifelong interest in one director's astounding 50-year career.

TV

Everything You Need to Know to Start Watching the New Era of Doctor Who

ByDais Johnston

There’s a bit of timey-wimey stuff involved to stream this show.

Inverse Exclusive

How The Blistering Satire Of Helldivers 2 Came To Be

ByTrone Dowd

Satire and world-building.

Gaming News

A Defining Gaming Feature Of The Last Console Generation Is Mostly Gone

ByTrone Dowd

Nintendo is the last of the gaming giants to drop Twitter integration.

EVs

This Tiny Electric Motorcycle Packs a Formidable Range

ByJackson Chen

With a stylish, minimalist design to boot.

News

'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' Just Got a Blu-Ray Release Date

ByLyvie Scott

Your MonsterVerse collection is about to get a whole lot bigger.

Space

Look! This Strange Cosmic Cloud Looks Like a Dinosaur

ByKiona Smith

This striking image of CG4 was captured by a telescope instrument originally built to study dark energy.

Opinion

Longer Game Development Times Aren’t Inevitable, and They Might Be Destroying Gaming

ByRobin Bea

Bigger isn’t always better.

Health

This Personality Trait May Explain Why You Are Still Single

ByThe Conversation, Christopher Pepping, Yuthika Girme, Tim Cronin and Geoff Macdonald

A crucial factor may be a person’s attachment style.

Handhelds

Anbernic’s RG Cube Has a Screen Like No Other Gaming Handheld

ByJackson Chen

This is the first time we're seeing a perfectly square touchscreen display.

News

Peter Jackson is Making a Gollum Prequel Whether You Want it or Not

ByLyvie Scott

It’s time to explore the appendices.

Science

“Only Once Every 221 Years:” How Scientists Predict This Rare Clash of Cicada Broods Will Go Down

ByThe Conversation, John Cooley and Chris Simon

The last time these two groups emerged together was in 1803 when Thomas Jefferson was president.

Inverse Recommends

Vampire Survivors Gets A Lively Collab With One Of Arcade Gaming’s Most Beloved Series

ByAshley Bardhan

Random power-ups and snarling villains.

Trailers

'A Quiet Place: Day One' Is Breaking The Franchise's Best Rule

ByRyan Britt

Did you want to see more aliens? We've got your alien sightings right here.

The Inverse Interview

For Russell T Davies, 'Doctor Who' is Forever

ByHoai-Tran Bui

The returning showrunner and cast reflect on the newest adventures in the TARDIS.

Inverse Recommends

Xbox Game Pass Just Added the Most Adorable Game of the Year

ByHayes Madsen

Claws and effect.

Unlimited Power

The Silliest Star Wars Prequel Scene is Also Secretly the Most Tragic

ByLyvie Scott

One much-memed moment distilled all the infamous political drama perfectly.

Game Guides

These Are The 30 Best Elden Ring Weapons

ByIsaiah Colbert

Every Tarnished should re-familiarize themselves with the weapons before plunging into Shadow of the Erdtree.

The Inverse Interview

The Real Reason Google Keeps Changing the Pixel Camera Bar

ByRaymond Wong

Aesthetics, or clever engineering?

Retrospective

How 'The Stand' Became TV's First Genre Epic

ByDon Kaye

I do think it woke people up to the fact that you can take genre material seriously and reach a really wide audience,” director Mick Garris says.

The Inverse Interview

The Kingdom That Freya Built

ByDerek Lawrence

The rising star who plays the heartfelt princess of The Witcher is now the lone human taking on The Planet of the Apes. All hail Freya Allan.

Morphing Time

'X-Men '97 May Have Revealed the Most Powerful Mutant — And It's Not Who You Think

ByRyan Britt

Which mutant secretly owns everybody else?

Science

Electric Air Taxis Could Be Just A Few Years From Reality

ByThe Conversation and Jamey Jacob

Quiet eVTOLs may be flying passengers as early as 2025.

Apple

12 Important Details Apple Conveniently Forgot to Tell You About the New iPad Pros

ByJackson Chen

You might want to make sure you understand these hidden changes before you pull the trigger on a new iPad.

Hands-On

I Tried the New iPad Pro's Nano-Texture Anti-Reflective Display

ByRaymond Wong

It definitely reduces glare, but it costs extra and most people should stick to standard glossy.

Game Guides

Elden Ring: How to Parry

ByHayes Madsen

Shields up.

Gaming

Nintendo World Championships Continues the Best Switch Trend Before Its Successor Arrives

ByRobin Bea

What’s old is new again.

MCU

'X-Men ‘97’s Brutal New Twist Sets Up Wolverine’s Darkest Arc in Season 2

ByLyvie Scott

Marvel’s latest series is pulling zero punches, even where fan favorites are concerned.

Game Guides

Elden Ring: How To Beat Millicent's Quest

ByTrone Dowd

A journey in its own right.

News

Marvel Finally Admits That Less Can Be More

ByDais Johnston

We’re all so tired.

Opinion

EA Still Doesn’t Understand What Players Want From Battlefield

ByTrone Dowd

Why does the publisher keep missing the armed speedboat on this?

Opinion

Generative AI Is No Friend to Developers, No Matter What EA’s CEO Says

ByRobin Bea

Who really wants AI?

Trailers

'Twisters' Looks Ridiculous, But Could Actually Live Up to the Iconic Original

ByLyvie Scott

Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones take on twin twisters and each other.

Handhelds

This Game Boy Advance SP Clone Can Play PSP, DS, and Dreamcast Games

ByJackson Chen

All hail the best gaming handheld form factor.

Review

'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Is An Old-School Epic Begging For A Sequel

ByRyan Britt

The latest in the venerable Apes franchise delivers the goods — even if it feels like a very long set-up.

Feature

'The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles' was a Testbed for the Prequels

ByBryan Young

“It was the beginning of digital effects.”

Inverse Recommends

Slay the Spire Meets Candy Crush In the Roguelike Demo I Can’t Stop Playing

ByRobin Bea

I’m bewitched.

Retrospective

15 Years Ago, J.J. Abrams Broke — And Then Saved — the Star Trek Universe

ByLyvie Scott

Star Trek is the rare sexy reboot that actually helped its flailing franchise.

Timey Wimey

Could the Upcoming 'Doctor Who' Season Finale Finally Deal With Real Stakes?

ByDais Johnston

Someone’s marked for death.