I noticed something interesting today – Bandai Namco, the company known for games like Dragon Ball and One Piece, seems to have accidentally revealed a new project they hadn’t announced yet, and it’s connected to Akira Toriyama’s work!
![The magnetoelectric Raman force response function [latex]\chi^{\alpha l}_{2}(\omega_{1},\omega_{2})[/latex]-where α denotes longitudinal or transverse components and [latex]l[/latex] represents the x or y direction-is determined by the interplay of four Green’s functions [latex]G_{1,..4}(\boldsymbol{k},i\omega_{n})[/latex] and symmetrized Bogoliubov transformations of 4x4 polarization matrices, establishing a framework for understanding complex material responses to external stimuli.](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.16785v1/x12.png)
Researchers have theoretically shown how electric fields can be used to manipulate magnetic states in a specific class of layered materials through a novel coupling between light and atomic vibrations.
AMC’s Mayfair Witches centers around Rowan Fielding, a talented neurosurgeon, who learns she comes from a long line of powerful witches. She discovers this while investigating a haunting in New Orleans and realizing she has dangerous psychic abilities. Rowan must then face a malevolent spirit named Lasher as she comes to terms with her heritage.
I didn’t play Wheel World when it came out last July, and that was a mistake. It’s a unique open-world game centered around cycling – exploring, racing, and a compelling story – instead of the usual fighting and upgrades. While players and critics loved it, the game didn’t stay in the spotlight for long with so many big releases in 2025. Now, in 2026, Wheel World deserves to be rediscovered as one of the most overlooked open-world gems of last year.
Manifest was a compelling show that skillfully combined science fiction, mystery, and realistic drama. It followed the passengers and crew of a plane that vanished, only to reappear five years later. The series explored the emotional impact of being missing for so long, while also unraveling the enigma of what happened to the flight. Now, the show’s creator, Jeff Rake, is back with another story that expertly mixes futuristic concepts with relatable human struggles.
Although Netflix’s Bridgerton deserves praise for its diverse cast and fantastic music, it’s not without flaws. The show features a large number of characters and storylines, which can sometimes feel like too much. Also, not all of the romantic pairings have strong chemistry, something that’s usually a key strength in romance shows.
HBO’s series Rome aimed to capture the grand scale of films like Gladiator. It prioritized dramatic spectacle over historical accuracy, pushing the boundaries of violence that HBO was already known for.
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, creator Tony Gilroy explained why Bix Caleen wasn’t shown accompanying Cassian Andor on a mission in Season 2, and whether budget cuts influenced that decision. He confirmed budget was a factor in some choices, explaining he moved a mission involving Bix and Cassian to ‘off-screen.’ Gilroy pointed out that the first scene at the safe house in 204 reveals they had just completed a mission where Cassian killed someone who recognized them. He emphasized that storytelling is about where you show things, not just what you show. While it would have been easy to write scenes of them working together, it was a question of finding the right place for it within the story and making it relevant. Ultimately, that particular mission happened off-screen, taking place in the year before the Coruscant safe house scene.
In 2022, Lucasfilm released the novel Brotherhood by Mike Chen, a story set during the early Clone Wars. It’s widely considered one of the best Star Wars books ever written, focusing on the bond between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. The novel includes a subplot featuring Mill Alibeth, a young Jedi with a rare ability to feel the pain of others – a challenging gift during wartime – and who seems to hint at the future character of Ahsoka Tano. Recently, Lucasfilm unexpectedly published a sequel to Brotherhood.
The Justice League has a long and complicated past, but these seven stories offer a great introduction to the team’s history. They highlight some of the League’s most memorable and accessible moments, making them ideal for new readers and the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to become a fan.