For years, unrecycled plastic bottles have been dumped in landfills. Now, thanks to new research from UBC Okanagan, those bottles may have a second life in that landfill — stabilizing its earth walls. Used plastic bottles and textiles pose an increasing problem for landfills worldwide. Researchers say nearly a hundred million metric tons of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), also known as microplastics, are produced globally each year — with a fraction of that number being recycled — making it one of the largest sources of plastic waste. “One way we can manage plastic waste is through integrating it into geotechnical construction,”…
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Gigi Hadid is on a girls’ trip vacation and letting the bikini photos from paradise speak for themselves. The model posted two Instagram grid posts featuring her in two different two-pieces. Her first featured her in a gorgeous pink print bikini. In the second carousel, she showed off a giant dragon tattoo on her leg. She didn’t specify whether it’s temporary or permanent but did allude to it in her “mornin! ” caption:On her Instagram Story, she also noted the ink, writing, “Am I in my girl w a dragon tattoo era ?!”InstagramThe second bikini shot Hadid shared showed her…
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked how can there be a pre-screening committee for web series, films or other programmes which are directly released on online platforms.A bench headed by Chief Justice of India UU Lalit observed that it always felt pre-censorship is impermissible.”How can there be a pre-screening committee for web series? There is particular legislation. Unless you say OTT (over-the-top) is also a part of it… you must say that existing legislation must apply to OTT. Various questions will arise because transmission occurs from other countries”, the bench said.The top court was hearing a plea filed by Mirzapur…
Muse performed a revised setlist in Malaysia one week after the country’s government prematurely canceled a performance by The 1975. The revision was announced via concert promoter Hello Universe ahead of Muse’s show on July 29th at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium as part of their ongoing “Will of the People” world tour. Concert organizer Adam Ashraf told Rojak Daily, “They called us shortly after [The 1975] incident went global. After discussions, they decided to pull one song out of the setlist due to the title of the song. It’s nice to know they’re eager to entertain while also respecting…
Mission: Impossible always goes for grander and grander heights. The 7th entry in the series is no different. Tom Cruise hasn’t slowed down a bit even though he’s getting older, and it really shows in one specific scene from the new film, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Here’s the thing about heightening these movies though. They’re all about spectacle. You can’t just get bigger and better by being more dangerous. There’s a certain art to it.The train scene in Dead Reckoning is an incredible example of that. As they explain in the featurette below, you can’t really just go out and buy…
Around one third of people with heart disease suffer from sleep problems. In a paper published in the journal Science, a team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) shows that heart diseases affect the production of the sleep hormone melatonin in the pineal gland. The link between the two organs is a ganglion in the neck region. The study demonstrates a previously unknown role of ganglia and points to possible treatments. The fact that melatonin levels can decrease in patients with diseases of the heart muscle, for example after a heart attack, has been known for some time. This…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The inimitable Nikki DeMarco is as well-traveled as she is well-read. Being an enneagram 3, Aries, high school librarian, makes her love for efficiency is unmatched. She lives in Richmond, Virginia, and is passionate about helping teens connect to books. Nikki has an MFA in creative writing, is a TBR bibliologist, and writes for Harlequin, Audible, Kobo, and MacMillan. Since that leaves her so much time, she’s currently working on writing a romance novel, too. Find her on all socials @iamnikkidemarco (Instagram, Twitter,…
Some people just need grace. Before arriving in a courtroom for a hearing, all defendants have been through stuff most people can never imagine. The purpose of a hearing is to determine whether a person is guilty of the crime they’ve been accused of by all fair means. As Danny’s trial ended on The Crowded Room Season 1 Episode 10, his defense team pulled something short of a miracle. Stan and Rya had avoided putting Danny on the stand because it is usually the smart thing to do. When a counselor puts their client on the stand, they expose them to…
In New York City in 2018, a cat reportedly fell from the window of a 32nd-floor apartment onto hard asphalt—and survived. After a two-day stay at the vet, who treated a collapsed lung and broken teeth, the four-legged friend was able to return home. It’s likely that other similar situations have given rise to the adage that cats have nine lives. For decades, researchers from a wide range of disciplines have been trying to understand their amazing survival skills. But it was not the animals’ falls from dizzying heights that first puzzled physicists in the late 19th century. Instead experts were stumped by…
Photography courtesy of Levi’s Including Canada Goose’s new circularity program. By Sarah Mariotti Date July 28, 2023 Levi’s grew a pair (their words, not ours!) Photography courtesy of Levi’s Levi’s is putting the planet first with the launch of the Plant-Based 501 Jean. After 150 years of production, this iconic pair of denim has been reconfigured to minimize the use of synthetic materials derived from fossil fuels. Instead of finite resources, the jeans are made of at least 97 per cent plant-based materials, like certified organic cotton and natural dyestuff, with a plant-based patch and ink made from wood waste.…
A Brazilian court on Thursday fined Apple BRL 100 million (Rs. 150 crore) and ruled that battery chargers must come with new iPhone models sold in the country. The Sao Paulo state court ruled against Apple in a lawsuit, filed by the association of borrowers, consumers and taxpayers, that argued that the company commits abusive practices by selling its flagship product without a charger. Apple said it will appeal the decision.Previously, the tech firm argued that the practice had the purpose of reducing carbon emissions.”It is evident that, under the justification of a ‘green initiative,’ the defendant imposes on the…
Grimes has released “I Wanna Be Software,” the single she previewed on TikTok last week with hashtags including, “#dogs,” “#sloth,” and “#existentialism.” She co-produced the single, which describes a desire to be uploaded to the cloud, with longtime Weeknd collaborator Illangelo. Check it out below. A landing page bills the song as “A new chapter from Book I,” purportedly a forthcoming full-length project. Last month, Grimes released “Welcome to the Opera,” a collaboration with Anyma, aka Matteo Milleri of Italian duo Tale of Us. That was her first single since leaving Columbia Records this year, the label that released her post–Miss…
The trailer for After the Bite examines a community reeling from a fatal shark attack, previewing the documentary that debuts Wednesday, July 26 (10:00-11:30 p.M. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. The documentary is directed and produced by Ivy Meeropol, who previously helmed HBO’s The Story of Roy Cohn. Her latest feature examines conflict in a Cape Cod Beach community, which has become one of the world’s white shark hotspots. Check out the After the Bite trailer below: What To Know About After the Bite “A 2018 fatal shark attack on a boogie boarder in the town…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Megan Mabee has been filling notebooks with her story ideas since she first began reading. She enjoys board gaming, rewatching Miyazaki movies, and building elaborate train sets with her toddler. She savors nap time to squeeze in some reading and writing (and coffee!). Megan currently works in a high school library and hopes to publish a romance novel one day. View All posts by Megan Mabee Megan Mabee has been filling notebooks with her story ideas since she first began reading. She enjoys…
The CW is making some last-minute changes to its schedule, which means we have some renew/cancel news. The network has immediately pulled Down to Earth With Zac Efron and Fantastic Friends from their Tuesday slots. News of the shows being yanked from the schedule is not entirely surprising: Down to Earth With Zac Efron touched down on the network’s summer slate with just over 300,000 viewers. A week later, the numbers were down to 232,000 viewers. Fantastic Friends started with 161,000 viewers and dipped slightly to 158,000 in week two. While the numbers are not terrible (by CW summer standards),…
Researchers isolated the newly described nematode (Panagrolaimus kolymaensis) from permafrost in 2018, but its age and species remained unclear. (Image credit: Shatilovich et al, 2023, PLOS Genetics; (CC-BY 4.0))A microscopic worm survived in the Siberian permafrost for a record-breaking 46,000 years, scientists have discovered — tens of thousands of years longer than previously resurrected worms.The ancient roundworm, or nematode, belongs to the newly described species Panagrolaimus kolymaensis. Researchers discovered it nestled inside a fossilized squirrel burrow that was extracted from permafrost near the Kolyma River, in the northeastern Arctic, in 2002. Scientists resuscitated the frozen nematode in 2018, but its…
The anticipation for the “Barbie” movie wardrobe has been at an all-time high, cinematically speaking. The movie has become a jumping-off point for the Barbiecore fashion trend and plenty of merch from designer collaborations. For costume designer Jacqueline Durran (2017’s “Beauty and the Beast” and 2019’s “Little Women”), that could feel like serious pressure. The workload was an impressive feat to take on, especially since her team only had 11 weeks to make the looks — and they continued creating while filming progressed. Durran drew inspiration from a range of sources, including iconic Barbie dolls from the ’80s and pastels…
If it’s too hot out this summer and you just want to have some fun indoors, we’ve found some great discounts on entertainment accessories, from 4K desktop monitors to gaming keyboards—even sex toys. Want more deals? Earlier this week, we rounded up our favorite deals at Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale, which runs through August 6.Special offer for Gear readers: Get WIRED for just $5 ($25 off). This includes unlimited access to WIRED.com, full Gear coverage, and subscriber-only newsletters. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day.If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This…
The Houston Police Department has issued a detailed report on the 2021 Astroworld tragedy that took place during Travis Scott’s headlining performance at NRG Park on November 6. Local ABC affiliate ABC-13 reported the news, citing a tweet from Houston PD from earlier today (July 28), which also included a link to the 1,266 page document. Find the full report here.The report details the police department’s completed investigation into the stampede at Astroworld, which left 10 dead, including a 10-year-old boy, and thousands injured. Throughout the document, police recall a number of witness interviews that describe their experiences as the…
It feels like just a few weeks ago we were counting down the top movies of 2022. Nope — 2023 is already half over. How did that happen? Where did half the year go so quickly? It was just here; now it’s vanished. I guess time flies when all you do every day is sit at a computer writing about movies.With summer solstice officially in the rear view — but before we look ahead to the fall’s major blockbusters and awards contenders — let’s take one more look back at the best movies of the year so far. It’s been…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Rachel is a writer from Arkansas, most at home surrounded by forests and animals much like a Disney Princess. She spends most of her time writing stories and playing around in imaginary worlds. You can follow her writing at rachelbrittain.com. Twitter and Instagram: @rachelsbrittain View All posts by Rachel Brittain Rachel is a writer from Arkansas, most at home surrounded by forests and animals much like a Disney Princess. She spends most of her time writing stories and playing around in imaginary worlds.…
[This interview was conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike authorization.] [Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2, Episodes 1-3.] The Summer I Turned Pretty is back and already breaking hearts with the up-and-down love story between Belly Conklin (Lola Tung) and Conrad Fisher (Christopher Briney), whose time together unfolds in two different timelines. The first timeline picks up during the summer of Season 1, just as Belly and Conrad’s relationship is beginning, and the second timeline kicks off at the start of the following summer, at which point Conrad isn’t even speaking to…
The comet 12P/Pons-Brook (12P) photographed on July 26, with the comet’s “horns” clearly visible. The image was captured by the Las Cumbres Observatory as part of the Faulkes telescope Project. (Image credit: Comet Chasers/Richard Miles)An unusual volcanic comet flying toward the sun appears to have “grown horns” after it exploded, causing it to shine like a small star and shower supercold “magma” into space. It is the first time this comet has been seen erupting in almost 70 years. The comet, named 12P/Pons-Brooks (12P), is a cryovolcanic — or cold volcano — comet. Like all other comets, the icy object is…
Graphical abstract. Credit: Nucleic Acids Research (2023). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkad573 A newly described type of chemistry in fungi is both surprisingly common and likely to involve highly reactive enzymes, two traits that make the genes involved useful signposts pointing to a potential treasure trove of biological compounds with medical and chemical applications. It was also nearly invisible to scientists until now. In the last 15 years, the hunt for molecules from living organisms—many with promise as drugs, antimicrobial agents, chemical catalysts and even food additives—has relied on computer algorithms trained to search the DNA of bacteria, fungi and plants for genes…
Sydney Sweeney is one to watch not only when it comes to her acting abilities but her style, too. You may recognize the actor from HBO’s hit series “Euphoria” or “The White Lotus,” for which her characters wear personality-defining outfits — and that’s something she has in common with them. The 25-year-old star has quickly made a name for herself in Hollywood, working with stylist Molly Dickson on her red carpet glam and partnering with brands like Frankies Bikinis, Miu Miu, and Dickies to launch capsule collections to make her fans go wild. One thing’s for sure — Sweeney is…
Elon Musk is being investigated by federal authorities over his conduct in his $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3.6 lakh crore) takeover deal for Twitter, the social media company said in a court filing released on Thursday.While the filing said he was under investigations, it did not say what the exact focus of the probes was and which federal authorities are conducting them.Twitter, which sued Musk in July to force him to close the deal, said attorneys for the Tesla CEO had claimed “investigative privilege” when refusing to hand over documents it had sought.In late September, Musk’s attorneys had provided a “privilege…
[] Skip to main content Andrew Watt and Jon Bellion spoke to Billboard News about the creation of Jung Kook and Latto’s “Seven,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100. We have reached the quarterfinals for Billboard’s Fan Army Face-Off. Netflix just announced a four-part doc series honoring female MCs, titled ‘Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop’; fans of Nicki Minaj and Missy Elliott quickly took to social media after both women were excluded from the trailer. And more! Tetris Kelly:The Barbs are upset that Nicki might be missing from a documentary. Bad Bunny’s got some…
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BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing. J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned Carrie on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in advertising and famously wrote the Toys “R” Us theme song long before becoming an author. Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript in to your editor and walking away are gone. If…
The year’s third Grand Slam tennis tournament, the Wimbledon Championships, is down to the finals this weekend, and history will be made on both the ladies’ and gentlemen’s sides. In the ladies’ singles championship match on Saturday, July 15, No. 6 seed Ons Jabeur of Tunisia returns to the Wimbledon final to face unseeded Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic. Vondrousova is the first unseeded women’s finalist at Wimbledon since Billie Jean King in 1963. Sunday’s gentlemen’s singles final is shaping up to be an epic showdown, as Novak Djokovic (pictured above) is seeking his 24th Grand Slam victory and…