captivated

"It's amazing to see what captivated the UK, and it's always a privilege to highlight these moments in our Year in Search."

A groundbreaking Rice University study sheds light on the extraordinary evolution of anglerfish, a group of deep-sea dwellers whose bizarre adaptations have captivated scientists and the public alike.

The case, which captivated Italians, has thrust the concepts of femicide, patriarchy and male violence into the headlines.

Doig has said he was captivated by this “endlessly beguiling” painting, in which “you feel like you’re witnessing something unfold before your eyes.”

Merkel, who stepped down in 2021, described Trump as “clearly fascinated” by the Russian president, adding that he seemed “captivated by politicians with autocratic and dictatorial traits.”