Beyond Equilibrium: How Anisotropic Flows Shape the Quark-Gluon Plasma
![A system driven from equilibrium by an influx of energy [latex]\Delta t[/latex] finds a holographic echo-a dual state mirroring its transient condition, suggesting that even fleeting imbalances leave indelible marks on the fabric of reality itself.](https://arxiv.org/html/2512.24909v1/IsotropicNonequilibriumState.png)
New research explores how non-equilibrium dynamics and directional flows profoundly impact the behavior of the ultra-hot matter created in heavy-ion collisions.
One of the Best First-Person Shooter Trilogies Is Only $5.99 for All 3 Games
From now until January 8th, players on PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X can get the Metro Saga Bundle for just $5.99. It includes all three main Metro games: Metro 2033 Redux, Metro Last Light Redux, and Metro Exodus Gold Edition. This bundle doesn’t include the upcoming VR game, Metro Awakening, which is scheduled for 2024. Plus, a new Metro game is currently in development, but a release date hasn’t been announced yet.
Sailor Moon LEGO Set Achieves Major Milestone
A “Sailor Moon” set designed by LEGO Ideas user teljesnegyzet has reached over 10,000 supporters on the official LEGO website. This milestone means LEGO will officially review the design to see if it can become a real LEGO product. A LEGO Review Board—made up of designers, product managers, and other experts—will build prototypes and evaluate whether the set meets LEGO’s quality standards.
‘Harry Potter’ Actor Explains Why It’s ‘Weird’ Returning For HBO Series
Warwick Davis, known for his role as Griphook in the Harry Potter films, recently discussed a new project with Dom Joly on Capital FM. The project has faced a lot of criticism since it was announced in 2023. Davis noted that filming it at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in Watford feels a little unusual.
Andy Cohen Addresses Plastic Surgery Rumors After NYE Special
Andy Cohen responded to online chatter about his appearance after people commented on his co-hosting role with his friend Anderson Cooper during CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live broadcast on December 31st.
Dove Cameron Engaged to Damiano David
The Disney Channel actress and the lead singer of the Italian rock band Måneskin are getting married after dating for two years.
The Best Wuxia Martial Arts Movie Was Only Released In America Thanks To Quentin Tarantino
Despite its incredible quality – even better than many Oscar-nominated films – a martial arts action movie released in 2002 was shelved by Miramax for nearly two years. The studio’s reluctance to release it in the US was baffling, until Quentin Tarantino intervened and urged the executives to do so. Thankfully, he was right, and the film became a huge hit.
One of Crunchyroll’s Biggest 2026 Comeback Shares The Perfect Recap
Following the success of Trigun Stampede, a reimagining of the classic anime by Studio Orange, comes Trigun Stargaze. The original Trigun anime, created by Madhouse in the 1990s, is a beloved series, so Orange had a challenge to live up to its legacy. This new series, developed with input from Trigun creator Yatsuhiro Nightow, stays more faithful to the original manga than the first anime adaptation. If you missed Stampede, you can watch the five-minute recap video below to get ready for Vash the Stampede’s return later this month.
Every Wizard of Oz Movie Ranked (There’s More Than You Realize)
When people think of the story of Oz, they often immediately picture the 1939 movie and the musical Wicked, and that’s where they stop. But the truth is, filmmakers have always struggled with how to adapt Oz. Some try to recreate the original, others attempt to improve it, and still others deliberately try to create something completely different from what audiences expect. With that in mind, here’s a ranking of the most famous Wizard of Oz movies, from worst to best. Which one remains the best of them all?
5 Weirdest Fighting Game Rosters Of All Time
From games featuring claymation fighters inspired by Street Fighter to cars battling characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog universe, the most unusual fighting games often boast the most unforgettable character lineups. One game even playfully disregards copyright restrictions. Here are five of gaming’s strangest fighting game rosters, highlighting the characters that truly make them special.