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Inverse documents cultural change that is being pushed forward with technology, science, and art. Below is a selection of beats that help comprise Inverse’s culture report. For a complete feed of all culture stories, scroll to the bottom. —Nick Lucchesi, editor-in-chief.
Stephen Root’s Boba Fett character reveals a huge Star Wars flaw
Sometimes, corruption is the best form of government.
You need to watch the most underrated political sci-fi thriller before it leaves Hulu this month
"The end of history."
Succession Season 3 just revealed the Roy family’s controversial superpower
He who controls the media controls the world.
Could Elon Musk end world hunger with $6 billion? 5 questions, answered
Musk had a public dispute over the matter.
Why the Russian anti-satellite test fiasco is a problem we won’t solve soon
The incident that put the ISS at risk that won’t go away anytime soon.
Why China's hypersonic missiles don't mean nuclear Armageddon
Though historically intertwined, space races are lots more fun than arms races.
Elon Musk’s news-making Twitter poll claims a surprising history
It could be because of a move back in 2012.
THC “breathalyzers” are getting better, but will they do more harm than good?
The highs and lows of THC “breathalyzers.”
You need to watch the most mindlessly entertaining sci-fi remake on Netflix ASAP
In 2012, Len Wiseman released his remake of Total Recall. Is it worth checking out over the 1990 original?
One side-effect of capitalism caused millions of premature deaths, study reveals
Greenwashing won't save us now.
COP26: The UN climate conference that will decide our planet’s future
Here are three reasons why you need to pay attention.
Succession Season 3 Episode 1 Ending Explained: Where is Shiv going?
And who is taking over Waystar-Royco?
Succession Season 3 premiere release date, time, plot, trailer, and HBO schedule
Everything we know about Succession's long-awaited return.
Elon Musk's big future: 8 predictions he made this week
4 reasons ordinary people become spies
Susceptibility to four factors shows whether a target can be exploited.
The oral history of Idiocracy, Mike Judge's time travel triumph
“At a certain point, it went from a good vibe to thinking that this movie was cursed from the beginning.”
How the 'Star Wars Eclipse' controversy sparked a movement
What’s wrong with wanting to be saved?
Just because I’m a Black, queer, woman, and ostensibly un-Christian doesn’t mean I don’t want a Sky Daddy to come and make things easier for me.
We, the Super Ones
Black women are already superheroes, even if Hollywood doesn’t see it.
Roxane Gay: A letter from the editor
Jacksepticeye calls out “Chad energy” in Activision and wider gaming culture
“It’s really sad to see that some aspects of that still remain.”
Is Robin bisexual? Maybe, but it shouldn’t matter
The comics show Tim Drake accepting a date from a male suitor, but that doesn't mean anything concrete just yet.
You need to watch the most inventive time-travel movie on Netflix ASAP
Two demographics may have increased risk for Alzheimer's, study finds
How a complex set of factors makes ethnoracial minorities vulnerable to memory loss and dementia.
What will Earth look like in 2121? 10 young leaders give their predictions
What do you hope Earth looks like in 2121?
White people are shown to have peculiar ideas about “diversity” —study
Can a Harry Potter video game be saved after months of controversy?
New documentary reveals how Star Trek changed NASA forever
Woman in Motion highlights an overlooked and essential moment in spaceflight history.
Gina Carano Fired: How an army of Twitter stans changed Star Wars forever
Gina Carano was only recently let go from her role on 'The Mandalorian,' but one group of people spent months fighting to get her fired. Here's what they're planning next.
Monica's friend on WandaVision may be a tribute to this dead comics artist
"Goodner" might not be a superhero, but it could be something even better.
White cops are different from Black cops in 1 crucial way, study shows
Outcomes of a lifesaving procedure reveal systemic racism
Racism causes significant health care disparities, a new study examining young, Black patients finds.
Jeff Bezos: How the clumsy approach of a billionaire could’ve gone differently
A miniscule tweak could have changed everything.
"This Website Will Self-Destruct" is the website we need in the chaos year, 2020
Life is hard. This website listens.
Scientists extract an alarming stat about the amount of news Americans consume
Fake news makes up less than 1 percent of Americans’ news consumption, but researchers reveal another massive, complex problem across the media landscape.
The 5 best science podcasts, 2020 edition
The best science podcasts and podcast episodes from the science writers and editors at Inverse.
How to keep up with coronavirus news without losing your mind
Avoid COVID-19 news overload with three expert-backed strategies.
Anxiety from the news: A psychologist explains how to cope with it in 2020
Coping with stress caused by the news cycle is manageable if we know how to address it.
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Study reveals how Americans feel about working with A.I.
Only 1 in 5 Americans are excited about working with AI.
The solution to stopping deepfakes might be staring us in the face
A misinformation expert tells Inverse that deepfakes have a people problem.
Why millennials everywhere are killing climate change denial
Why the climate change deniers are losing the debate.
Study on Trump's Twitter habits reveals he has 4 tweet styles
Researchers break down how Trump tweets.
Electrek Editor Fred Lambert Is a Driving Force in Electric Transportation
Lambert obsessed over electric cars so much on Reddit that he went pro.
Debate Psychology: 5 Science-Backed Tips to Avoid Getting Your Brain Hacked
A guide to thinking critically while watching televised political debates.
7,500 Women Scientists Are Ready to Answer All of Your Science Questions
Now there's no excuse to only ask only male scientists.
Andrew Yang Talks UBI, Deep Fakes in Tech Savvy Presidential Town Hall
Andrew Yang is not a single issue candidate.
The Future of DIY Content Is Full of Risky, Empowering Moments
"Influencer" culture is only just getting started.
Scientists confirm 6 links between race and air pollution
A positive trend in decreasing air pollution masks glaring racial disparities.
In 'For All Mankind,' one character represented just what sci-fi is about
In the alternate history of 'For All Mankind,' the Apollo-Soyuz mission held more importance than it did IRL. Meet the TV hero behind its command.
Simu Liu reveals the secret reason Shang-Chi wears Air Jordan sneakers
'Shang-Chi' director reveals the truth behind the movie's dragons
Destin Daniel Cretton rises to the occasion as the director of Marvel's first Asian superhero movie, 'Shang-Chi.' He dishes on representation and dragons.
How Asian American internet trailblazers gave new life to Shang-Chi
The final story in a series on Shang-Chi’s origins, rise, fall, and rebirth.
Shang-Chi: Why Marvel’s most influential comic disappeared.
'Master of Kung Fu' was once a red hot Marvel comic created by writers inspired by the coming martial arts craze. So why haven't you heard of Shang-Chi before?
How Marvel's Shang-Chi had to "destroy" its own racist origins
The first in a series about Shang-Chi’s origins, rise, fall, and rebirth.
Henry Golding has main character energy
“No MSG Added”: The racist history of the MSG myth
“The start of the MSG myth was... a tacitly racist game of telephone.”
'47 Ronin' sequel script is finished, writer reveals
Aimee Garcia, star of 'Lucifer' and 'M.O.D.O.K.,' prioritizes diversity in her '47 Ronin' sequel. She tells Inverse the latest on the follow-up to the Keanu Reeves film.
Attack the Block 2 release date, trailer, plot, cast for the alien invasion sequel
One of the best indie sci-fi action movies of the 2010s is finally getting a sequel, with John Boyega and writer-director Joe Cornish returning.
Star Trek's next big comeback could finally deliver on a long-overdue promise
White people are shown to have peculiar ideas about “diversity” —study
Raya and the Last Dragon is the best post-apocalypse epic since Mad Max: Fury Road
A blend of familiar Disney formula and Southeast Asian-inspired folklore, Raya and the Last Dragon is an instant classic that is light on its feet.
White cops are different from Black cops in 1 crucial way, study shows
The shocking statistics about Black heart transplants
Racism can produce life-or-death consequences more often than you think.
The Acolyte casting news fixes a huge Star Wars fandom problem
The “female-led” series may have a nonbinary star.
Inside Superman’s historic reveal: Why DC is right to redefine its hero
Jon Kent is bisexual, reveals an upcoming comic. Changing everything we knew about the Man of Steel, the development keeps his essence intact.
NASA may still rename the controversial Webb Telescope. Here's how.
NASA shows no signs of relenting on its stance to not rename the James Webb Telescope, but a New York State Senator suggests this it's a long game.
'Venom 2' redefines Eddie and Venom’s relationship in one revolutionary way
'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' didn't just break box-office records. The sequel also breaks ground in how it depicts its main couple.
Phastos: Marvel’s Eternals rating reveals a historic new character detail
Marvel's first openly gay superhero will make his big-screen debut in Eternals.
Strange New Worlds could change Spock in one huge, historic way
Star Trek fans know that Spock isn't strictly heterosexual. Could it become canon?
"Toxic online mentality": Trans employees of Activision Blizzard speak
At Activision Blizzard, LGBTQ+ employees say they experienced a toxic work environment and were forced into the closet.
The science of sexual orientation
Can genes explain sexuality? Should we even try to know?
Is Robin bisexual? Maybe, but it shouldn’t matter
The comics show Tim Drake accepting a date from a male suitor, but that doesn't mean anything concrete just yet.
'Loki' Season 2 can still fix Season 1's biggest disappointment
Does calling Loki genderfluid matter if we don’t see it meaningfully depicted on screen?
Sylvie isn't just "Lady Loki," Sophia Di Martino tells Inverse
Sophia Di Martino is now the mirror image of Loki but she's quick to remind fans that Sylvie is her own person with her own story yet to be explored.
Is Loki bisexual? Marvel finally fixes the worst part of the MCU
It’s been a long time coming.
Is Loki genderfluid? "It's always been there," Tom Hiddleston tells Inverse
Over the weekend, Marvel revealed that Loki may be genderfluid in the MCU. Here's why that matters, according to Tom Hiddleston and 'Loki' writer Michael Waldron.
You need to play the best pride game on Xbox Game Pass ASAP
Celeste is about a lot more than climbing a mountain.
WandaVision may have secretly solved the MCU’s worst problem
Just as LGBTQ+ people have always existed in history, they’ve also always existed in the MCU.
Star Wars may have just introduced its first onscreen transgender character
Star Wars’ newest mysterious kid could be a huge win for representation.
At the “Roof of the World,” solar power is a necessary evil
Since the fall of the Soviet Union and Tajikistan’s subsequent independence in 1991, neither state-supplied electricity nor state water has reached Alichur, a town of 2,000 people that sits 13,000 feet above sea level in the Pamir Mountains.
The surprising connection between straws and funerals
These might be the oldest straws in our possession today.
Living through Tajikistan’s climate apocalypse
In Tajikistan, a deadly new type of climate crisis has already arrived
Part one in a three-part series: The climate crisis at the Roof of the World.
Pompeii's ruins reveal our morbid obsession with death
It’s uncanny.
Ancient Peruvian politicians partied way harder than we thought
How to rule: Drink beer and trip balls.
What happens after someone else makes your movie?
"A screensaver for your brain." The joys of virtual trucking.
Why do people get lead poisoning? Earth scientists explains what to look for
... and how it could soon change for the better.
People worked harder 100 years ago — so why can't you manage your time?
Is time speeding up?
Linguists are using Star Trek to save endangered languages
Klingon, Elvish, and other fictional tongues have a few tricks up their sleeve.
Look: Ancient lyre from Kazakhstan could rewrite medieval history
The Sutton Hoo lyre has a cousin.
How ancient Vikings used a surprising innovation to get ahead
Vikings spread out across Europe. Here’s how.
3,500 years ago in ancient Egypt, this basic material was treasure
The material’s rich history is being traced using modern archaeology and materials science.
How much do people lie on social media? The answer is less than you think
Be careful what you read.
Sad Dads: The battle to recognize postpartum depression in new fathers
This is an excerpt from Fatherhood: A Comprehensive Guide to Birth, Budgeting, Finding Flow, and Becoming a Happy Parent.
