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Be it a salmon swimming upstream or a turtle mounting a shoe, creatures obey the impulse that commands them to reproduce. But do they, at the end of the great energy expenditure, feel anything akin to what humans call an orgasm?There’s no clear list of animals that can orgasm. For one, research on physiological and neurological activity in animals during sexual behavior looks mostly at primates and rodents, David Puts, a professor of anthropology and psychology at Penn State, told Live Science in an email. And because animals can’t describe their own experiences, we can’t know for sure if they…
Critic’s Rating: 3.65 / 5.03.65By the time Maeve Harrigan is casually suggesting the assassination of a grieving mother as “Plan B,” you realize the Harrigans don’t really do strategy. They do theater and spectacle. Most of all, they do survival at any cost, preferably with as much psychological damage as possible. MobLand Season 2 Episode 3 takes everything that’s been simmering in the first two hours — grief, revenge, dysfunction, and half-whispered threats — and turns it into something colder, more calculating. (Luke Varley/Paramount+) The bomb that opens the episode may not kill anyone, but emotionally, it’s a declaration of…
In the 1998 movie Sliding Doors, a woman played by Gwyneth Paltrow narrowly makes it onto a train — and, in an alternate storyline that plays out parallel to the first, misses the train. The whole film goes back and forth between the two Paltrows (the one who caught that subway, and the one who didn’t) showing how this single small action can have enormous consequences on someone’s life. Ashton Kutcher fans call this “the butterfly effect.”I don’t know if Sliding Doors is a masterpiece of cinema, but it is a fun thought experiment. Once you start pondering the little decisions that send your life in one…
What are the best deathcore albums of the 2020s so far?We’re halfway through the decade, so it’s the perfect time to explore recent full-length deathcore offerings that are not only highlighting the best aspects of the genre, but also pushing it forward.Breakdowns that feel like the Earth is imploding? Check. Vocals that will make your grandma call an exorcist? Check. Blast beats that will have you examining your own body for exit wounds? You betcha.Throughout the first half of the 2020s, deathcore has been thriving and continues to rise in popularity. While longtime genre staples such as Whitechapel and Ingested have released…
This spring sale season has been full of amazing deals. To be quite honest, it’s been tricky having to narrow down my top picks from all of the chic options available right now. Two retailers that are killing it this week are J.Crew and Gap, with both offering up to 40% off of select styles.I made a roundup below with a variety of spring pieces from each sale that have “cool girl” written all over them. This includes a curated selection of effortless dresses, tops, jeans, shoes, and more. Keep scrolling to shop 26 incredibly chic sale picks from J.Crew…
Other Good Cases and AccessoriesThe world of Pixel accessories grows every year. Here are a few other cases I’ve tried and liked, just not as much as the ones above.Spigen Tough Armor Photograph: Julian ChokkattuSpigen Rugged Armor and Tough Armor for $20+: These cases are also available for the Pixel 9 Pro XL. Interestingly, the Pixel 9a version of Rugged Armor and Tough Armor features MagSafe magnets on the back, allowing you to use the phone with magnetic accessories (it worked on a Qi2 charger). The cases for the rest of the Pixel 9 series do not have magnets. The…
These days, when I’m overwhelmed by everything going on in the world, I turn to writers I love. What are they doing? What are they saying? It’s encouraging and inspiring to listen to writers trying to figure it all out — how to make work that matters, how to remain open to new ideas, how to go on changing and growing throughout their careers. These three audiobooks, by writers who’ve had long careers in journalism, fiction and nonfiction, blend memoir, reporting, political analysis and history to explore the roles and responsibilities of making art. They’re all narrated by their authors,…
The control room at quantum computer start-up QuantinuumQuantinuum The US military has launched an effort to determine who may be able to build a truly useful quantum computer within a decade, and what it may be good for. There are more than six dozen companies currently building quantum computers, but it is far from clear which of them will eventually produce devices that have a concrete impact on American industries and the economy. The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has now started a programme to find out. View Original Source Here
Cristin Milioti wants someone to dig through the archives and bring back Made for Love. While speaking to journalists, including TV Insider, in support of Black Mirror Season 7’s release (she reprises her lead role from “U.S.S. Callister” in a sequel, “Into Infinity”), the actress was asked to comment on the dark comedy series, which ran for two seasons on HBO Max but was subsequently scrubbed from the streamer’s library. The show featured her alongside Billy Magnussen (another “Callister” returnee) and Ray Romano. Milioti starred in the series as Hazel Green, a woman in a 10-year miserable marriage to a…
Can we make greening the film industry sexy? About Little White Lies Little White Lies was established in 2005 as a bi-monthly print magazine committed to championing great movies and the talented people who make them. Combining cutting-edge design, illustration and journalism, we’ve been described as being “at the vanguard of the independent publishing movement.” Our reviews feature a unique tripartite ranking system that captures the different aspects of the movie-going experience. We believe in Truth & Movies. Editorial Design View Original Source Here
On Friday night, Missy Elliott delivered a mesmerizing set at Coachella 2025, literally gracing the stage as a car, transforming into herself, and then performing a rapid-fire set of hits like “Work It,” “Get Ur Freak On,” “Lose Control,” and more. Starting the night by proving that she’s still an innovator through and through, Elliott entered the main stage during the intro of “Throw It Back” disguised as a car, eventually rising to reveal a futuristic, robotic outfit. From there, she brought energy to her performance, amping the crowd with commanding raps and slick choreography. The set proceeded with “Cool…
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11 Apr 2025 6 Inspiring Takes on Business Motivation & Leadership In the ever-evolving world of business, staying motivated and leading with purpose are essential ingredients for long-term success. But let’s be real—leadership isn’t always about bold speeches and big wins. Sometimes, it’s about quiet resilience, authentic connection, and the ability to inspire through action. In this post, we’ve gathered six powerful takes on what it truly means to motivate a team and lead with impact. Certainty: How Great Bosses Can Change Minds and Drive Innovation by Mike Mears Release Date: January 28 2025 Ready to become the leader everyone…
The optical rotatum’s logarithmic spiral follows a pattern found often in nature, including nautilus shells. Credit: Capasso Lab / Harvard SEAS Beams of light that can be guided into corkscrew-like shapes called optical vortices are used today in a range of applications. Pushing the limits of structured light, Harvard applied physicists in the John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) report a new type of optical vortex beam that not only twists as it travels but also changes in different parts at different rates to create unique patterns. The way the light behaves resembles spiral shapes common…
Critic’s Rating: 4.5 / 5.04.5Well, looks who is back on Fire Country. I knew the third season wouldn’t waste a talent like Constance Zimmer. These writers are really pulling out all the stops to elevate this show. And kudos to the hands behind the series for keeping things consistent. It really seemed like the show was going to fall back on old habits a few times throughout “Fire and Ice.” I have to hand it to Fire Country Season 3 Episode 17. The arguments and drama felt real and not forced. The episodic case’s plotting was genius and possibly had…
Paramount Plus‘ new TV and movie releases for April 14-20, 2025, include the documentary The Carters: Hurts to Love You and Inside the Factory Season 8. On Tuesday, April 15, fans check out the documentary The Carters: Hurts to Love You. This series, directed by Soleil Moon Frye, explores the heartbreaking struggles and challenges faced by the Carters, a family that shot to fame via the musical careers of The Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter and late pop musician Aaron Carter. Nick and Angel, the only surviving Carter siblings, will offer insights into the Carters’ exploration of their fame and their…
Lady Gaga is the Friday headliner at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. She’s performing at the Indio, California, festival for the first time since her 2017 debut at the event, when she famously replaced a then-pregnant Beyoncé as a headliner. The first weekend of her triumphant 2025 return is sure to feature countless hits and more recent ones from her new album, Mayhem. Watch her performance live below.It has been a banner year for Lady Gaga, who kicked off 2025 by announcing Mayhem and performing at the Grammy Awards alongside Bruno Mars. The artists also won the…
If there’s one thing I know, it’s that Europeans do spring style best. I am aware of the fact that I’m grouping together a large amount of people in that sentiment, but those who reside on the continent have a knack for embracing the change in season unlike many others. I think this is down to the excitement that follows the rise in temperatures and brighter skies—other countries which are treated to this year round won’t be able to grasp the sheer elation shared by the people of Europe when you can leave the house without wearing a minimum of…
Google Pixel Watch 3 was unveiled in August during the company’s Made By Google event. The Pixel Watch 4 is likely to break cover later this year alongside the next generation of Google Pixel smartphones. While the launch of the Pixel Watch 4 might be a few months away, a new design leak has given us some hints about what to expect from the new smartwatch from Google. These purported renders reveal the complete design of the Pixel Watch 4, which is seen to sport a round, familiar-looking design.Google Pixel Watch 4 Design (Expected)Tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (@OnLeaks) leaked the 5K renders and…
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Announcing The 2025 PEN America Literary Awards Finalists What an amazingly odd line-up of awards and finalists PEN offers up every year. In terms of adding things to my persona reading list, I think the PEN/E.O. Wilson finalists for literary science writing have the highest matriculation rate. But with dedicated categories for essays, debut fiction, and even poetry in translation, it has a wider range of literary-minded prizes than anything after. The PEN/Stein Award is probably the most prestigious (and…
The mammal brain is a complex network of billions of cells connected via trillions of nodes that neuroscientists have yet to tease apart. Now, researchers have mapped the many brain cells and connections in a portion of the mouse brain spanning just 1 cubic millimeter — roughly the size of a grain of sand.”A millimeter seems small, but within that millimeter there are kilometers of wiring,” Jacob Reimer, a neuroscientist at Baylor College of Medicine, told Live Science. Reimer is the senior author of one of 10 new studies in which scientists detailed how they constructed this remarkable brain map.Reimer…
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Your Friends & Neighbors Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2.] Your Friends & Neighbors sets up a boggling mystery in the show’s opening minutes as Jon Hamm‘s character, Andrew “Coop” Cooper, awakens on the floor to find himself lying next to an unidentified dead body. But who is the victim, and did Coop have something to do with it? While the questions rage on, it seems that viewers will have to wait for the storyline to catch up to “present day” as the action shifts to four months prior to the events depicted…
Growing up, you probably felt a little “fancy” when you wore a specific designer label. Polo pony or alligator, anyone? You likely got the same sense of fancy from certain foods you ate, whether they were special treats at home, or something you saw in another family’s house, or just spotted on TV and dreamed of eating.Marketing “Fancy”: “Pardon Me, Do You Have Any Grey Poupon?”Grey Poupon CommercialGrey Poupon CommercialFood companies did a great job at positioning food that was not fancy, to say the least, but the labels made them look fancy. Maybe the commercial showed “high-class” folks enjoying the food, or…
Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s Who Believes In Angels? has hit No. 1 in the Official Albums Chart, giving the former his 10th chart-topper in the U.K (April 11). The Andrew Watt-produced record was written and recorded by John and Carlile alongside John’s longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin. The collaborative record is Carlisle’s maiden No. 1 LP, and her first to reach the top 40. It now joins John’s classics Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player (1973), Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) and Caribou (1973) as chart-toppers in his home country. His greatest hits collection Diamonds (2017) and…
In a time of great uncertainty about international trade, mattresses are one purchase you can make without losing sleep. Because they’re large and heavy, roll-packed bed-in-a-box mattresses are relatively expensive to ship. And because they shouldn’t be left compressed for too long, reputable makers try to avoid shipping them over the ocean. This means that even in this (possibly waning) era of international manufacturing, most mattresses are a domestic product.WIRED has a guide to the best mattress in the United States, made by sleep-testing hundreds of mattresses for a week each. We wanted to provide a similar story for our…
The Pain We Call Love by Joanne Sherry Mitchell Through raw honesty, humor and keen retrospection, Mitchell digs into her own life to reveal deeper universal truths. It’s been said that “To love is to suffer. To avoid suffering one must not love. But then one suffers from not loving.” Truer words have never been spoken. This is the essence of Joanne Sherry Mitchell’s latest collection of contemporary poetry, The Pain We Call Love, in which Mitchell digs into the harsh realities of love. The Complexities of Love Love is complex. Not only does it take on many forms —…
Pelvis width may influence the risk of birth complications and back painCavan Images/Getty Images The width of a person’s hips seems to be a result of complex trade-offs between the evolution of larger brains and upright walking, according to the largest study of its kind to date. “If your brain is getting larger and larger over the same evolutionary time as your pelvis is getting narrower, this, of course, results in conflict,” says Vagheesh Narasimhan at the University of Texas at Austin. This idea, first proposed in the 1960s, is known as the obstetrical dilemma. More recently, it has been…
Critic’s Rating: 3.6 / 5.03.6What is it about the back half of this season of Grey’s Anatomy? It lacks pizazz or real excitement, and while Grey’s Anatomy Season 21 Episode 14 wasn’t the worst offering the season has had, it was just okay. The mentorships and friendships are making strides, but the relationships? Those are falling apart. (Disney/Mike Taing) Perhaps one of the hour’s issues was the lack of presence for some of the series’ robust cast. Some of the characters were utilized in unusual ways. The tension between Teddy and Ben remains bizarre, and his attempts to return to…
Sinners review – links the past and present with music and blood About Little White Lies Little White Lies was established in 2005 as a bi-monthly print magazine committed to championing great movies and the talented people who make them. Combining cutting-edge design, illustration and journalism, we’ve been described as being “at the vanguard of the independent publishing movement.” Our reviews feature a unique tripartite ranking system that captures the different aspects of the movie-going experience. We believe in Truth & Movies. Editorial Design View Original Source Here