Clear Signals: Forecasting Lake Health with Sparse Data
A new machine learning framework pinpoints the minimal data needed to accurately predict lake water clarity, streamlining monitoring efforts and improving resource management.
James Gunn Gives Honest, Blunt Review of Deadpool & Wolverine: ‘Very Messy’
James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, recently shared his opinion on Marvel’s upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine while promoting his film Superman. During an appearance on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast, Shepard asked Gunn to name some of the best superhero movies ever made. After mentioning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Superman: The Movie, and Iron Man, Shepard steered the conversation towards the Deadpool films. Gunn responded that he enjoyed all three, and described Deadpool & Wolverine as “very messy… But so freaking funny:”
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus Anime Remake Officially Confirms Fall 2026 Release
A new version of the Dragon Ball Super story arc featuring Beerus – originally based on the 2013 film Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods – was announced at the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri event. This event celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Ball franchise and took place in Japan on January 25, 2026.
Leveling the Playing Field: Boosting Rare Classes with Confidence-Guided Learning
![The weighting function [latex]\Omega(p_t, f_c)[/latex] demonstrates an asymmetric relationship between prediction confidence [latex]p_t[/latex] and class frequency [latex]f_c[/latex], utilizing a pivotal point ω to differentiate low-confidence regions and facilitate smooth transitions between patterns characteristic of both tail and head classes.](https://arxiv.org/html/2601.15924v1/wireframe.png)
A new approach dynamically adjusts training to prioritize challenging examples from underrepresented classes, improving performance on imbalanced datasets.
The Latest Evil Dead Franchise Announcement Has Me Even More Excited For Evil Dead Burn
Okay, as a huge Evil Dead fan, I’m already counting down the days until the new film, Evil Dead Burn, hits theaters. But get this – according to Deadline, they’ve already started casting for the movie after that one! It sounds like they’re really planning ahead. Even better, Francis Galluppi, who directed The Last Stop In Yuma County, is set to direct. That’s fantastic news, and it means we’ll be seeing more Deadites sooner rather than later!
Prime Video’s Life Is Strange Adaptation Faces 1 Unique Challenge
For years, movies and shows based on video games were met with a lot of doubt, and for good reason. But recently, things have started to change, particularly with successful TV adaptations like The Last of Us and Fallout. Because of this growing optimism, it’s hard not to be excited about the new video game series coming to Prime Video.
5 Deadliest Naruto Arcs, Ranked by Deaths
The series doesn’t shy away from depicting the harsh realities of the ninja world, especially when beliefs clash with what actually happens. It often suggests massive, unseen losses, both among ninjas and civilians. Crucially, the story isn’t afraid to kill off important characters – teachers, leaders, and friends – one after another. Whether it’s large-scale invasions or missions that fail horribly, these storylines stand out because of the sheer number of deaths or the lasting consequences of the events. They demonstrate the high cost of change in this world.
Skyborne Networks: Rebuilding Connectivity After Disaster
A new framework leverages high-altitude platforms and drones to rapidly restore communication and provide critical environmental data in the wake of natural disasters.
10 Most Important Manga That Changed the Industry
The roots of manga may stretch back to illustrated scrolls from the 1100s and 1200s, but the form really began to take shape during Japan’s Edo period with a book called Toba Ehon. This book helped popularize illustrated stories and moved them from simple jokes to a more lasting art form. While very different from popular manga like Demon Slayer or Jujutsu Kaisen today, Toba Ehon’s influence can still be seen in manga, particularly in its earlier styles.
Before Scream, Wes Craven Helmed Vampire in Brooklyn Heading to Paramount+
The 1995 movie Vampire in Brooklyn is now available to stream on Paramount+. The Eddie Murphy film will join other popular titles like Run and Us on the platform starting February 1st.