As a species’ numbers dwindle, so does its genetic diversity—the range of inherited characteristics within its population. Generally, the more diverse the gene pool, the longer animals live and the more offspring they have, boosting their chances of survival. But once their population has dramatically shrunk, even if the species rebounds, genetic variation does not. “About half of the gene pool of the wild horses had been lost,” Ryder says. So scientists took matters into their own hands.The idea of breeding livestock for desirable traits is nothing new—and for the past few decades, some ranchers have turned to cloning their…
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Technology has revealed the truth about the migration of birds like snow geese.Steve Byland/istockphoto/getty images Flight PathsRebecca Heisman (published by Harper Collins in the US on 14 March, and by Swift Press in the UK on 20 April) QUESTIONS about how and why so many birds make extraordinarily arduous annual migrations – and where they are going – have puzzled us for years. Perhaps they are flying to the moon, speculated 17th-century English educator Charles Morton; others had wondered if, when birds vanished, they might be hunkering down for the winter at the bottom … Read The Full Article Here
The All Access Audio Summit 2023 began Wednesday, April 26, and ran through Friday, April 28. Bringing together leaders in radio, podcasting, production and more, the virtual convention sparked conversation aimed at optimizing the impact of audio in multiple commercial forms. Here’s a rundown of highlights from the gathering’s third day, when panels were introduced by YEA Networks’ syndicated host Tino Cochino, who aptly summarized the event as “a whole lot of learning, and catching vibes.” ‘We’re for the Masses’ All Access president and publisher Joel Denver opened the day with a conversation with Dave Milner, Cumulus Media president of…
The remarkable story of 1983’s Battle of the Bonds 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…
02 May 2023 Are you an avid reader of Young Adult books? This week you are in luck! With all of these new novels, you’re bound to find a new favorite book to add to your reading list. This week includes new novels from bestselling authors Paul Orton, Angeline Boulley, Diana Urban, and many more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading! Related selena scrolls_pure; if (shouldBeFixed && !isFixed) { header.addClass(“sticky”); isFixed = true; } else if (!shouldBeFixed && isFixed) { header.removeClass(“sticky”); isFixed = false; } e.preventDefault(); }); }); }); ]]> 0||rocketlazy_count>0){lazyLoadInstance.update()}});var b=document.getElementsByTagName(“body”)[0];var config={childList:!0,subtree:!0};observer.observe(b,config)}},!1)]]> Read The Full Article Here
Len Goodman has died, and his Dancing With The Stars costars and friends are reacting to the sad news. The former head judge, who was 78, passed away on April 22 amongst his family at a hospice in Kent, England. He had been stricken with bone cancer. As the news hit, people on social media poured in with love for Goodman, including former judges for DWTS and other people from the long-running dance-competition series. Carrie Ann Inaba posted a video montage of playful moments between herself and Goodman over the years, referring to the late dance legend as “A Dancer.…
Infections of the middle ear, the air-filled space behind the eardrum that contains the tiny vibrating bones of hearing, annually affect more than 700 million people worldwide. Children are especially prone to ear infections, with 40% of them developing recurrent or chronic infections that can lead to complications like impaired hearing, speech and language delays, perforations in their eardrums, and even life-threatening meningitis. As a treatment, doctors may surgically insert ear tubes knowns as “tympanostomy tubes” (TTs) into the eardrum to create an opening between the ear canal and middle ear. Ideally, these conduits ventilate the middle ear, provide a…
Leyna Bloom at the 2021 Met Gala. Image Source: Taylor Hill / WireImage When model and actress Leyna Bloom attended the Met Gala in 2021, she wasn’t the only trans woman of color to shine during fashion’s biggest night — “Pose” stars Janet Mock and Indya Moore celebrated the moment alongside her. It was a big year in terms of trans representation; Elliot Page also walked his first carpet since coming out as trans. But when Bloom tuned in to the Met Gala this year on May 1, she was shocked she didn’t see any coverage of trans people of…
Gotham Knights’ recommended PC system requirements are finally out. One day prior to launch, developer WB Games Montréal revealed the system requirements to run its upcoming superhero open-world RPG. And it’s super demanding — begging for an Nvidia RTX 2070 graphics card to run the game at full-HD 1080p at 60fps. Moreover, the studio also confirmed the unlock time for Gotham Knights, starting at 12am midnight local time, on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. Meanwhile, the PC version launches later at 10:30pm IST in India/ 10am PT in the US.Last week, WB Games Montréal unveiled the minimum PC system requirements…
Paramore singer Hayley Williams has joined the growing chorus of disgruntled musicians who are growing tired of Ticketmaster and Live Nation’s practices and she called out the ticketing agency from the stage at a show in Cardiff, Wales in the U.K., saying they “need to get their shit together.”As the live music industry roared back in the wake of the pandemic shutdown, ticket prices have skyrocketed, leaving fans to pay hundreds of dollars for far less than premium seats as they’re already feeling the financial strain of rising inflation. For Live Nation, the company which owns and operates dozens of venues…
ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive Firebuds clip from the Disney Junior animated series. The clip features comedian and actor Patton Oswalt playing the role of Duke the Duckbus in the newest episodes, titled “Shelter Island/Escape from Shelter Island.” The episodes, which will also feature guest stars José Andrés and Padma Lakshmi, are set to premiere on Thursday, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. ET on Disney Channel and at 12:55 p.m. ET on Disney Junior. “In ‘Shelter Island,’ when a flood hits Gearbox Grove, the Firebuds join Food First Responders, Chef Al and Chef Pavani, and Duke the Duckbus on their…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I have a complicated relationship with the now-memetic phrase “Disney Adult.” I will deny that I am a Disney Adult and then I will make sure to get to the parks just as they open. I will say that I’m a Disney Adult and then accidentally start a trading pin collection. I say that I am not a Disney Adult, but somehow I am always planning my next trip, if only in my mind. I can enjoy the wonder I feel whenever I’m…
Don Lemon has been fired. He announced the news himself. “I was informed this morning by my agent that I have been terminated by CNN. I am stunned,” Lemon wrote in a statement he shared on Twitter. “After 17 years at CNN I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly. At no time was I ever given any indication that I would not be able to continue to do the work I have loved at the network. It is clear that there are some larger issues at play.” He continued, “with…
THIS intriguing selection of images documents a catastrophic shipwreck that, after more than 300 years, has had some of its relics brought to the surface. They will be showcased in a new exhibition, The Last Voyage of the Gloucester, by the University of East Anglia and Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery, both in the UK. 1682 painting of the wreck by Johan Danckerts.Royal Museums Greenwich/Wikimedia Commons In 1682, the warship HMS Gloucester set sail for Edinburgh carrying the future King James II of England and Ireland, who was also King James VII of Scotland. Not long into its journey,…
Out of all of the beauty categories, I think perfume brings me the most joy. Don’t get me wrong, there’s a confidence boost that comes with a new manicure or a blowout, but, if I’m after a “treat-yourself” investment purchase, I make a beeline for the perfume counters in any beauty hall. A scent has the power to influence your mood (read: feel-good scents) tap into a certain vibe (expensive smelling perfumes? Yes please) or to match a season or special occasion. It’s honestly my favourite beauty item to buy. Scent is also tied so much into our memory, too,…
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said it is an honour for him to receive the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award and he looks forward to continuing to work with people across India to help them use technology to achieve more. Nadella, who plans to visit India next January, formally received the award for distinguished service, from India’s Consul General in San Francisco, Dr T V Nagendra Prasad, last week.The 55-year-old CEO of Microsoft was named one of 17 awardees earlier this year.On receiving the award, Nadella said: “It’s an honour to receive a Padma Bhushan Award and to be recognised…
Whether you’re afraid of dogs, needles or enclosed spaces, one of the most effective interventions for this type of anxiety disorder is exposure therapy in which you confront your fear in a safe environment. A new study led by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine finds that exposure therapy is also a promising treatment for adolescents with eating disorders. They found that exposure to feared foods — such as candy bars and pizza — helped kids who were in a partial hospitalization program for eating disorders experience decreased anxiety toward food. “As a society that is so heavily influenced…
The stars came out to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday for the 2023 Met Gala honoring late designer Karl Lagerfeld. Hosted by Penélope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa, and, of course, Anna Wintour, this year’s Met Gala is tied to the Costume Institute exhibition, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” Naturally, then, attendees dressed in homage to Lagerfeld, who served as the creative director for Fendi and Chanel for decades in addition to designing for Balmain, Chloé, and his own fashion house. Below, you can see what Rihanna, David Byrne, Phoebe Bridgers,…
Nida Manzoor: ‘As South Asian women, we don’t get to rage’ 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…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Even after the start — and stop — of using labels like #OwnVoices, and the increased effort for diversity across literature that began in 2020, publishing maintains its cis, white status quo. But why? Well, for one, success in publishing, as with many other fields, can depend on who you know. As a result, people from outside hiring managers’ ethnic purview can find themselves at a loss. Secondly, certain narratives surrounding marginalized groups — especially Black Americans — are cemented in the foundation…
Give it up for the marvelous Ms. Myerson! On The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 5 Episode 6, Susie finally gets her due for being the best damn manager in show business. The show is careening towards its finale with (even more!) new characters and enough time jumps to make your head spin. This episode will likely be polarizing for viewers. Some may love it, applauding its ambitious narrative style, while others may hate it, finding it too convoluted to enjoy. Like many of the Susie stories told by the comedians after the ceremony, the truth likely lies somewhere in between. Seeing…
Priyanka Chopra’s stylish press tour continues. After wearing a denim mermaid-style gown to the “Love Again” screening in New York City on May 4, the actor stepped out in her second look of the day for date night with husband Nick Jonas. Chopra changed into a pink cutout dress before heading to dinner at Sona, the Indian restaurant she co-owns. Made of a velvety material that caught the light as she walked the streets of Manhattan, her dress featured long sleeves, a twisted front, side and back cutouts, and a knotted skirt that created several more openings and strips of…
Microsoft is reportedly building an Xbox mobile application store, that will allow users to directly download and install games on mobile devices. The “next-generation” Xbox mobile store was first hinted at by the company in February this year, while announcing a set of “Open App Store Principles” that would apply to the Microsoft Store on Windows, and the yet-to-be-released marketplace for games. The principles were set up as part of a process of seeking regulatory approvals for Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,67,600 crore) worth acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a deal which is currently under investigation by UK’s Competition…
When I was younger, I gazed at the stars at night and wondered how many possessed planets like Earth. Being a Star Trek nerd, I couldn’t help but imagine a universe where stars were fecund and planets were everywhere. But not knowing was agony. This story has a happy ending, though: Now we do know—the galaxy is filled with planets. Even better, this story also comes with a twist worthy of an eyebrow-raise from Mr. Spock (accompanied by a flatly intoned “Fascinating”): most planets orbiting distant stars—what we call exoplanets—do not circle around ones like the sun. Instead, the vast…
The roof of an Illinois concert venue collapsed in a heavy storm last night (March 31), killing an attendee of a metal show that was due to be headlined by Morbid Angel, The New York Times reports. Firefighters arrived at Belvidere’s Apollo Theater around 7:30 p.m. Central, scrambling through the wreckage to save the dozens hurt when the roof caved in after an early set by Brazilian death metal band Crypta. There were 260 people in the venue at the time of the collapse, 28 of whom were hospitalized, five with critical injuries.The venue’s front awning also collapsed, and an…
Since July of 2021, Netflix has maintained a site where anyone, subscriber and non-subscriber alike, can learn the service’s most popular films and shows in the United States and around the world. Updated each Tuesday, the site reveals the ten most-watched movies and shows in a given week, in English and other languages.Most of these titles are produced by Netflix itself, whose in-house programmers and executives have helped foster such film and TV hits as Stranger Things, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Wednesday, The Irishman, Bridgerton, and Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. But even now that Netflix routinely churns out dozens of hours of original content every…
The Illinois Senate has passed HB 2789, a bill whose terms dictate that state funding from public or school libraries that remove books from circulation will be withheld. As per the bill, the $62 million of funding that goes to the state’s libraries will only be eligible for said funding if they “adopt the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights” or “develop a written statement prohibiting the practice of banning books or other materials within the library or library system.“ Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois’s newly selected Secretary of State, first drafted the bill in response to the 67 book bans that were attempted…
David Arquette has had a remarkable career playing interesting and sometimes off-kilter characters in a range of films and TV shows. In his latest role in Peacock’s Mrs. Davis, he plays Monty, the magician father to Betty Gilpin’s globetrotting nun searching for the Holy Grail to end a God-like AI. It’s a perfect role for Arquette, who admits he has always loved magic. “To be able to play a magician opposite such incredible actors, such amazing writing and producing director, I don’t know. I just felt really honored to be able to play this character,” he shared with TV Fanatic…
A group of astrophotographers captured a breathtaking image of the recent “hybrid eclipse,” which was visible in the skies above Australia last week. The image mainly shows off the ghostly filaments of the sun’s corona, or outer atmosphere, but it also caught a faint glimpse of an eruption of magnetized plasma, known as a coronal mass ejection (CME), exploding away from the sun. The rare eclipse, which occurred April 20, is known as a hybrid because it consisted of two separate eclipses occurring at the same time. These included a total solar eclipse — a fleeting yet complete occultation of the…
We can always count on Tracee Ellis Ross to take fashionable risks, and her outfit at the Amazon NewFronts event in New York City was no exception. On May 3, the actor dressed to impress in a pair of white Dries Van Noten pumps with a square leather toe that curved so that half of her foot remained exposed. “SHAPESHIFTER” she captioned an Instagram gallery showing off her look as she posed by a large windowsill to highlight her asymmetrical heels. Styled by Karla Welch, Ross wore the statement-making shoes with a structural JW Anderson jumpsuit so that her entire…