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Dungeons and Dragons
How Babs Tarr Brings Critical Role D&D Characters to Life on 'Pub Draw'
Inverse - By Corey Plante
Our interview with the renowned Batgirl artist on her Critter show. Filed Under Art Imagine the soothing sounds of Bob Ross teaching you how to paint …
Black Holes
How 'High Life' Created a Black Hole That Looks Just Like the Historic Photo
Inverse - By Yasmin Tayag
"They probably are the best image we can have about the unknown." On Wednesday, astronomers released history’s first-ever photo of a black hole, …
Xbox One S
Xbox One S All-Digital: Price, Release Date, and Features for Microsoft’s Disc-Less Console
Inverse - By Danny Paez
A gaming system unlike any before it. Filed Under Codex, Microsoft & Video Games Microsoft announced a brand new Xbox this week, and it’s very …
CRISPR
How CRISPR Gene Editing Trials on Humans Were Finally Approved in the US
Inverse - By Emma Betuel
In the wake of CRISPR controversy, American scientists forge ahead cautiously. For years, we have speculated about the promise that CRISPR — a gene …
Coffee
But First Coffee: 7 of the Best Coffee Makers
Inverse - By Sharon Brandwein
We all love our coffee, but anything other than home brewing can be costly. No matter which way you brew it, it can’t be denied that coffee has …
Innovation
A Mars Colony Could Be Humanity's First Shot at a Ground-Up, Pure Economy
Inverse - By Mike Brown
Matt Weinzierl is excited about the prospects. A city on Mars could provide the first-ever truly blank slate to organize a new kind of economy. While …
Jaime Lannister
All the Clues We Have That Jaime Is Azor Ahai in 'Game of Thrones' Season 8
Inverse - By Jake Kleinman
Filed Under Entertainment & HBO The Prince Who Was Promised (aka Azor Ahai reborn) is the prophesied hero who’s expected to save Westeros from the …
Caffeine
Experts Find Out How Many Cups of Coffee Are Needed to Enhance Your Workout
Inverse - By The Conversation
More caffeine in the bloodstream might just be the ticket. Filed Under Energy, Food & Sports Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. …
Shoes
5 Real, Grown-Up Shoes That Will Up Your Style Game
Inverse - By Ally Sabatina
There's a time and a place for sneakers, but you're a grown up now. Filed Under Art, Design, Style, Timeless & Work Listen, I get it. I prioritize …
Shopping
Become a Certified Excel Analyst for Less Than $50
Inverse - By Shannon Fitzgerald
Make your side hustle the next big step in your career. Whether you want a new line of work or just better leverage on your current position, …
Accessories
If You Want Your Pet's Face Printed on Your Socks, Today Is Your Lucky Day!
Inverse - By Franco Movsesian
Right now, they're 20% off. When it comes to everyday fashion, most of us try to keep a relatively low profile. This is understandable, but also …
Apple
Apple AR Glasses: Release Date, Price, Features for the Mysterious Wearable
Inverse - By Danny Paez
A pair of glasses could join the Apple Watch and AirPods. START SLIDESHOW
Daenerys Targaryen
New Evidence Suggests Jorah Mormont Is Azor Ahai on 'Game of Thrones'
Inverse - By Corey Plante
Over the years, everyone from Samwell Tarly to Jaime Lannister have been put forth as dark horse candidates on Game of Thrones for Azor Ahai, the hero …
Peter Parker
Iron Man Has Changed Forever by the Time 'Avengers: Endgame' Happens
Inverse - By Corey Plante
By the time Tony Stark returns in Avengers: Endgame, Iron Man will be a totally different hero from when he started his superhero journey 10 years …
Innovation
iPhone 2019: New Report Reveals the Next iPhone Roster's Key Selling Point
Inverse - By Danny Paez
Social media fans will seriously love these improvements. Filed Under Apple, Leaks & Smartphones Apple’s 2019 iPhones are expected to be very similar …
GameCube
Nearly Two Decades Later, the Vital GameCube Controller Retains Its Allure
Inverse - By Danny Paez
Why the now-vintage tech will never die. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the debut of Super Smash Bros., the video game series that places …
Damascus
Save 22% Off This Beautiful Hand-Forged Knife Set
Inverse - By Shannon Fitzgerald
Damascus Steel, Wood Scale Handles, Top Construction The Details: Made of Damascus steel for hardness • Welded, forged and hammered hundreds of times …
Game of Thrones
Who Will Die in ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8, Episode 2?
Inverse - By Jake Kleinman
Here are our three best guesses. Filed Under HBO Game of Thrones loves killing off characters, and with Season 8 marking the end of HBO’s hit series, …
Sleep
Sleep Health: What Science Has to Say About Catching Up on Lost Zzz's
Inverse - By Justin Dodd
Snoozing on Saturday is no longer the cure-all. Filed Under Energy, Health & Sleep People are finally starting to understand how important sleep is to …
Apple Pencil
iPhone 2019: Price, Release Date, and Features for Apple's Camera-Centric Phones
Inverse - By Danny Paez
What does Apple have up its sleeve? Last year’s iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR set a new bar for Apple’s computational power. The XS Max also featured the …
Jon Snow
'Game of Thrones' Star Teases Response to Season 8 Premiere Bombshell
Inverse - By Eric Francisco
Jon Snow used to know nothing. Now, he knows everything. And actor Kit Harington is teasing how Jon will react next in Game of Thrones Season 8 …
Innovation
5 Best Tech Items to Get You Ready for Summer
Inverse - By Blake Stimac
These tech items will make sure you're ready for the hot days ahead. Filed Under headphones & Inverse Loot Ah, Summer time. The time of tailgating, …
Tyrion Lannister
'Game of Thrones' Theory Has Us Convinced That Bronn Will Kill Tyrion
Inverse - By Mae Abdulbaki
Filed Under Entertainment & HBO Tyrion Lannister would agree that he’s lived longer than he’d ever thought possible. The journey he’s had on Game of …
Moon
Friday's Full 'Pink Moon' Won't Be Pink, but Its Blooming Namesake Will Be
Inverse - By Peter Hess
Filed Under Science, Astronomy & Moon On Friday night, the Pink Moon will rise. But don’t get too excited about glimpsing a rose-gold sphere in the …
Avengers: Endgame
'Avengers: Endgame' Won't Have One Important MCU Character at All
Inverse - By Eric Francisco
Your mileage will vary if this counts as a spoiler, but no matter who comes back to life or stays dead in Avengers: Endgame, one character from the …
Venmo
Venmo Credit Card: Why Is a "Futuristic" Payment App Pivoting to Old Tech?
Inverse - By Mike Brown
The future is plastic? Filed Under Cryptocurrency & Strategy Venmo, the Paypal-owned smartphone payment app that enables rapid cash transfers between …
Science
Step-Count Study Shows How Even Basic Exercise Impacts Aging in the Brain
Inverse - By Emma Betuel
"Light-intensity physical activity might be important too, especially for the brain!" Even for people in their early twenties, exercise has lasting …
Innovation
This Tic-Tac-Sized Computer Can Turn Almost Anything Into a Smart Device
Inverse - By Danny Paez
"We’re building a new kind of computer, an invisible computer." Screens and touch displays are how we access information and connect with loved ones …
Science
Needle-Sharp Fangs Reveal How Evolution Perfected the Art of Puncturing
Inverse - By Yasmin Tayag
"Puncture is actually something that transcends the organisms." Filed Under Animals, Biology & Physics At an early age, we learn to avoid sharp things. …
Science
Viper Fangs Reveal How Evolution Perfected the Art of Puncturing
Inverse - By Yasmin Tayag
"Puncture is actually something that transcends the organism." Filed Under Animals, Biology & Physics At an early age, we realize that sharp things …