Bounty hunters are an essential part of Star Wars, and Boba Fett stands among the most iconic. In The Book of Boba Fett, many different facets of the character come together for the story of a crime lord coming to power, but doing so with a newfound sense of honor and family. If you’re new […]
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How Explosions Actually Kill
Wars often spark misinformation about the nature of blast trauma. Russia’s unprovoked bombardment of Ukraine is no different.
How to Learn Chess Online—and Sharpen Your Game
You don’t even need an IRL board to play this classic game of wits and war.
The Fragile Open Source Ecosystem Isn’t Ready for ‘Protestware’
A recent uptick in disruptions to open source software, including incidents aimed at objecting to Russia’s war in Ukraine, have left the community on edge.
Putin and Biden Must Choose: How Does Russia Want to Lose?
As Russia’s failures mount in its war against Ukraine, can Biden prevent an isolated Putin from doing the unthinkable?
A Mysterious Satellite Hack Has Victims Far Beyond Ukraine
The biggest hack since Russia’s war began knocked thousands of people offline. The spillover extends deep into Europe.
Who are the Pykes?
Very few groups in the galaxy can intimidate a Jedi just with the utterance of their name — and the Pykes are one of them. The syndicate made the leap from Star Wars: The Clone Wars to the big screen in Solo: A Star Wars Story, and they haven’t stopped looking for their next profitable […]
War Is Calling Crypto’s ‘Neutrality’ Into Question
War in Ukraine and Western sanctions against Russia have made cryptocurrency a hot potato for international politics.
Hacktivists Stoke Pandemonium Amid Russia’s War in Ukraine
A wave of cyberattacks meant to make a statement and particularly buoy Ukraine could have unintended consequences.
How to Help Victims of the War in Ukraine
From immediate assistance to trauma counseling, donations to these organizations are aiding Ukrainians impacted by Russia’s invasion.