Nusantara by Tom Quinn In my reviews I’ve often made reference to Tom Clancy, the father of military thrillers whose name has become a pop-culture shortcut for discussions about high-tech weaponry, espionage heroes and sinister plots to take down nations. Despite his death in 2013, his legacy lives on, with over 100 million copies of his books still in print and some such as The Hunt for Red October and Patriot Games even being given the Hollywood treatment. I’m hard-pressed to make comparisons to Tom Clancy, as I consider that one of the greatest honors a thriller novel can receive.…
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Apple TV+ is giving fans of The Morning Show a fresh look at the highly anticipated upcoming third season of the drama starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. Set to return Wednesday, September 13 on the streaming platform, The Morning Show‘s Season 3 teaser trailer previews new characters and fresh tensions between Bradley (Witherspoon) and Alex (Aniston) as the pair faces a cyber hack at UBA among other new threats. As the show’s latest logline reveals, Season 3 will see the future of the network thrown into question as loyalties are pushed to the brink when a tech titan takes…
In new study, Brown researchers describe how drag on a partially submerged object may be several times greater than drag on a fully submerged object. Image courtesy of the Harris Lab. Credit: Harris Lab. One of the most common and practically useful experiments in all of fluid dynamics involves holding an object in air or submerging it fully underwater, exposing it to a steady flow to measure its resistance in the form of drag. Studies on drag resistance have led to technological advances in airplane and vehicle design and even advanced our understanding of environmental processes. That’s much tougher these…
In simple terms, jeans and a white shirt may not feel like something to write home about, but the brilliance of this outfit is all in the detail. Last autumn we saw the barrel-cut style come to prominence, and whilst it was put on the back burner as the wide-leg silhouette took hold for spring and summer, it’s evident that fashion people are set to pull out this striking jeans style once again.The composition of these jeans with a white shirt plays into the innate French style of classic staples with a modern edge. Though Kunakey has opted for a striking wrap style, the outfit formula still works…
Solana-based decentralised finance (DeFi) trading platform Mango Markets is the latest victim of a large exploit that has resulted in the loss of as much as $100 million (roughly Rs. 822 crore). The exploit appeared to be the result of manipulation in the price of Mango Market’s native MANGO token via an oracle price manipulation attack, Mango Markets tweeted. The platform said it’s investigating and taking steps to have “third parties freeze funds in flight.” Mango Markets has also disabled deposits on the platform as a protective measure.Blockchain security firm OtterSec later clarified that the attack did not involve a…
The Rolling Stones are finally ready to announce the new album they’ve been teasing for years. According to social media posts from the band, more information about the record — which appears to be titled Hackney Diamonds — will be announced on September 6th. In anticipation, a brief snippet of a song called “Angry” is available online now. “A new Stones era Worldwide September 6th,” The Rolling Stones tweeted this week. The post links to a Hackney Diamonds website, which doesn’t offer much besides a countdown to September 6th and an invitation to join their mailing list. Meanwhile, another recent tweet links to…
Ferrari – first-look review 3 && args[2] === 2 && typeof args[3] === ‘boolean’ ) { gdprApplies = args[3]; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](‘set’, true); } } } else if (args[0] === ‘ping’) { var retr = { gdprApplies: gdprApplies, cmpLoaded: false, cmpStatus: ‘stub’ }; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](retr); } } else { if(args[0] === ‘init’ && typeof args[3] === ‘object’) { args[3] = { …args[3], tag_version: ‘V2’ }; } queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {}; try { if (msgIsString) { json = JSON.parse(event.data);…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Elisa Shoenberger has been building a library since she was 13. She loves writing about all aspects of books from author interviews, antiquarian books, archives, and everything in between. She also writes regularly for Murder & Mayhem and Library Journal. She’s also written articles for Huffington Post, Boston Globe, WIRED, Slate, and many other publications. When she’s not writing about reading, she’s reading and adventuring to find cool new art. She also plays alto saxophone and occasionally stiltwalks. Find out more on her…
[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers through Claim to Fame Season 2 Episode 8.] Claim to Fame comes to a close on Monday, August 28. The two-hour Season 2 finale will reveal who walks away with the $100,000. Episode 9 kicks off at 9/8c on ABC and will send one of the final four packing before Episode 10 crowns the winner. Will it be Karsyn, Monay, Chris, or Gabriel who walks away victorious? Let’s look at their performances throughout the season. Gabriel is the clear front runner, as he’s won the most challenges and his pop culture knowledge seems to run…
An international team led by astronomers from the Curtin University node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) has discovered a new type of stellar object that challenges our understanding of the physics of neutron stars. The object could be an ultra-long period magnetar, a rare type of star with extremely strong magnetic fields that can produce powerful bursts of energy. Until recently, all known magnetars released energy at intervals ranging from a few seconds to a few minutes. The newly discovered object emits radio waves every 22 minutes, making it the longest period magnetar ever detected. The…
Whilst I’ve always had a bit of a love-hate relationship with self-tan, I tried one earlier this year that totally changed my mind. The self-tan in question was the Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops (£22), and it turns out I’m not the only one who now swears by the brand for glowing skin. Before launching the brand, founder Jules Von Hep worked with best-selling tanning brands like St. Tropez and could often be spotted backstage at fashion week prepping models skin with a golden glow. In fact, he was even the tanner of choice for celebrities like Sienna Miller, Kate Moss and Lily…
The Watch6 runs the new Wear OS 4 version, and the app selection on Google’s smartwatch platform is slowly improving. I’ve used it to check my Google Keep notes, and I love using the Google Home app to control my living room fan and the window AC in my office. I really want to see more messaging apps join the platform, though. WhatsApp is now available, which is great for starting new conversations if your phone is in another room, but can Telegram come back? Or Facebook Messenger?One new crucial addition in Wear OS 4 is the ability to finally…
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards nominees were revealed Tuesday (Aug. 8), and the rock and metal world was largely overlooked when the nominations were called out.With 21 big categories for 2023, the rock and metal acts can mostly be found in two categories – Best Alternative and Best Rock – with only three acts considered rock or metal by the nominating crew receiving multiple nominations.In the “Best Alternative” category, Blink-182’s “EDGING,” boygenius’ “The Film,” Fall Out Boy’s “Hold Me Like a Grudge,” Lana Del Rey featuring Jon Batiste’s “Candy Necklace,” Paramore’s “This Is Why” and Thirty Seconds to Mars’…
All of Us Strangers – first-look review 3 && args[2] === 2 && typeof args[3] === ‘boolean’ ) { gdprApplies = args[3]; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](‘set’, true); } } } else if (args[0] === ‘ping’) { var retr = { gdprApplies: gdprApplies, cmpLoaded: false, cmpStatus: ‘stub’ }; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](retr); } } else { if(args[0] === ‘init’ && typeof args[3] === ‘object’) { args[3] = { …args[3], tag_version: ‘V2’ }; } queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {}; try { if (msgIsString) {…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Susie (she/her) is a queer writer originally from Little Rock, now living in Washington, DC. She is the author of QUEERLY BELOVED and the forthcoming LOOKING FOR A SIGN from Dial Press/Random House. You can find her on Instagram @susiedoom. View All posts by Susie Dumond Susie (she/her) is a queer writer originally from Little Rock, now living in Washington, DC. She is the author of QUEERLY BELOVED and the forthcoming LOOKING FOR A SIGN from Dial Press/Random House. You can find her…
A subtle mistranslation of Isaac Newton’s first law of motion that flew under the radar for three centuries is giving new insight into what the pioneering natural philosopher was thinking when he laid the foundations of classical mechanics. The first law of motion is often paraphrased as “objects in motion tend to stay in motion, and objects at rest tend to stay at rest.” But the history of this rather obvious-seeming axiom about inertia is complicated. Writing in Latin in his 17th-century book Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, Newton said, “Every body perseveres in its state of being at rest or…
Here is a wrap-up of all the TV news you need to know from Thursday, September 7, 2023. CBS has announced an “action-packed” new game show for the fall. Damon Wayans Jr. will host Raid the Cage, premiering on Friday, October 13 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+. In addition to hosting, Wayans Jr. also serves as an executive producer of the series. Emmy winner Jeannie Mai Jenkins joins Wayans Jr. as co-host of the fresh take on a format that has thrilled viewers in over 15 countries internationally. “Together, the duo brings an…
For decades, scientists have been probing the potential of two-dimensional materials to transform our world. 2D materials are only a single layer of atoms thick. Within them, subatomic particles like electrons can only move in two dimensions. This simple restriction can trigger unusual electron behavior, imbuing the materials with “exotic” properties like bizarre forms of magnetism, superconductivity and other collective behaviors among electrons — all of which could be useful in computing, communication, energy and other fields. But researchers have generally assumed that these exotic 2D properties exist only in single-layer sheets, or short stacks. The so-called “bulk” versions of…
As I am prone to hormonal breakouts on my chin and redness in certain areas like around my nose, the concealer I go with in first is as close to the tone of my skin I can get, and I generally find formulas in a pot work best. At this stage, I’ll apply and blur out with my fingertips. I’ll then go in with a foundation or skin tint, and finish with my second concealer under my eyes and on the high points of my face. To do this, I use a slightly damp beauty blender.Because concealer has become such an…
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.If Gen Z suggesting that skinny jeans and side parts are over has sent you into a tailspin, you’re not alone. Now, we’re firm believers that you should wear whatever you like, but if you’re looking to expand the denim section of your wardrobe, go for a pair of straight-leg jeans to provide maximum comfort. You can choose a looser or tighter fit, they look…
In Japan, fireflies have long been the harbingers of summer, taking to the skies in June and July in a flickering dance of courtship that lights up the night. Moriyama’s Genjis were especially prized for their vivid, yellow-green glow, drawing tourists from around the country by at least the mid-19th century.But eventually, intrepid entrepreneurs realized that they could make more money by capturing and shipping the tiny insects from Moriyama to population centers like Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo than they could by waiting for urbanites to come to them. Throughout Japan’s Meiji period, which stretched from 1868 to 1912, a…
Jimmy Buffett, the easygoing “Margaritaville” singer/songwriter who transformed his no-worries, beachy lifestyle into a five-decade endless road trip as a performer and entrepreneur, has died at age 76. The news, announced on his website and social media accounts, follows Buffett’s May cancelation of a show in South Carolina to get treatment for an undisclosed illness. “Jimmy passed away on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” the early Saturday morning (Sept. 2) post reads. “He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so…
Journalists attending the Meg 2: The Trench’s press screening were given a voucher good for a “Sharktastic Cocktail” at the theater’s lobby bar. The last time I can recall a studio plying critics with booze before a screening was Cats — and when that realization dawned on me, it set an expectation of bizarre awfulness for Meg 2 that the film never quite reached. Oh sure, Meg 2 is bad, but not in the surreal WTF-am-I-seeing? way that Cats is bad. Meg 2 is the more typical, more conventional, less entertaining sort of junk; the kind you’ll need more than one drink to enjoy.The first Meg wasn’t Jaws, but it wasn’t Jaws: The Revenge either. In fact, back…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. A daydreamer and a bit of a lost cause, Rey loves stories. Whether they’re book shaped or you can see them on a screen, a story always hides in the corners of her mind. She’s working on a few stories of her own, always accompanied by her trusty cat. View All posts by Rey Rowland A daydreamer and a bit of a lost cause, Rey loves stories. Whether they’re book shaped or you can see them on a screen, a story always hides…
What a nailbiter! One could envision a wildfire hitting Virgin River would be intense beyond measure, bringing all sorts of panic, drama, and heroic moments. And Virgin River Season 5 Episode 5 didn’t fall short on that in the least, with a gripping installment ending in a cliffhanger with a girl on the edge of her seat. Wildfires are terrifying, and we’ve unfortunately seen how destructive they can be far more frequently these days, so the notion of one touching down on the fictional ground of Virgin River elicited so many feelings. As expected, heroes emerged, and the community is…
In our modern era of larger, more destructive, and longer-lasting fires — called the Pyrocene — plants and animals are evolving quickly to survive. By synthesizing the wide body of research about rapid animal evolution in response to fire in a review publishing in Trends in Ecology & Evolution on July 19, a multidisciplinary team of ecology experts hopes to leverage what we already know to help foster evolution-informed conservation plans. In this way, they suggest, we can try to harness the ways in which fire impacts animals to protect vulnerable species — working with evolution instead of against it.…
Heatwave or no heatwave, white dresses make for the ideal summer attire. On cooler days, experiment by layering short-sleeved styles over a non-seasonal piece, such as a Breton or a block-coloured tee, and under a trending jacket, such as an oversized blazer. However, on the days when the weather plays ball, all you need to round off a chic white-dress look is a pair of chunky sandals, minimal jewellery and whichever handbag takes your fancy. (We recommend one of the basket variety.)Whether you opt for mini, midi or maxi, relaxed or fitted, pretty or pared back, I’ve found 25 of the best white summer dresses…
Of course, generative AI tools are the talk of the security industry this year. And Microsoft is no exception. In fact, since 2018, the company has had an AI red team that attacks AI tools to find vulnerabilities and help prevent them from behaving badly.Outside of Black Hat and Defcon coverage, we detailed the ins and outs of the data privacy that HIPPA provides people in the US, and explained how to use Google’s new “Results About You” tool to get your personal information removed from search results.But that’s not all. Each week, we round up the security news that…
As a guest on Steve-O’s Wild Ride podcast, Corey Taylor named Alice in Chains as the best live band.Corey Taylor on Backing TracksThe question was asked after Taylor offered his take on the backing track dilemma, where he explains that he feels that relying on tracks is “fucking mechanical,” leaving the performance with “no vibe” and “no heart.” Instead, he prefers the more human element of a show and that he will sometimes blank on a lyric early in the song, prompting the band to start it over again. “At that point, that’s all you can do. And it lets people…
Hamilton fans who have been patiently waiting for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s next Broadway musical may finally get … The Warriors.Miranda is reportedly working on a musical version of the classic ’70s New York action film by Walter Hill, which was in turn based on a novel by Sol Yurick. The movie version follows a Coney Island gang named the Warriors as they are framed for the murder of another powerful gang leader, and must fight to return to their home turf in Brooklyn. Along the way, they encounter even more colorful gangs like the Baseball Furies.The New York Post claims its “sundown-to-sunrise story — which spans Manhattan,…