These problems come from the top. Machine learning research is overwhelmingly male and white, a demographic world away from the diverse communities it purports to help. And Big Tech firms don’t just offer online diversions—they hold enormous amounts of power to shape events in the real world.Birhane and others have branded this “digital colonialism”—arguing that the power of Big Tech rivals the old colonial empires. Its harms will not affect us all equally, she argues: As technology is exported to the global south, it carries embedded Western norms and philosophies along with it. It’s sold as a way of helping…
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WHETHER it is a bracing sea breeze, the gentle lapping of waves or the glint of sunshine on a rippling surface, there is something deeply restorative about being in or near water. The Victorians knew this, prescribing sea air as a treatment for melancholy. So did the French, who, for centuries, sent people with ailments to natural springs. Now scientists are catching up. We recognise the benefits of being out in nature more keenly than ever these days. Hundreds of studies that catalogue the positive effects are being translated into health policies and urban redevelopment projects that aim to nudge…
Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced a partnership with Endel, a company that uses AI to generate soundscapes meant to facilitate work, meditation, and sleep. UMG will license use Endel’s technology to enable its artists to create what it calls “science-backed” soundscapes designed to “enhance listeners’ wellness.” The deal includes both new music and new versions of catalog music.Endel’s model factors in variables like weather, time of day, location, and heart rate when customizing its audio streams for individual users. Previous collaborations include projects with Grimes, Miguel, Richie Hawtin, and UMG artist James Blake.In a statement, UMG’s chief digital officer…
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Suspicious figures. Pulse-racing plot twists. Surprises at every turn. These are just a few of the tropes that make us love thriller books. Not every thriller includes every well-loved thriller trope, but when they come up in stories, we love to see them. When they’re done well, that is. You love to read thrillers like Gone Girl and When No One is Watching. You stayed up all night uncovering all the twists and turns in the latest thriller from Alice Feeney. But which…
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is back! One of the franchise’s best-received spin-offs returns with Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) in the captain’s seat for a second season that combines every genre in the Trek lexicon. It is definitely — happily — sticking with its original mandate to explore unknown worlds and civilizations, while continuing with the emotional core of the Trek universe. So as Pike would say as the new season blasts off, “Hit It!” However, there’s another captain with a familiar name that will show this season: Kirk! But it’s not the Captain James Kirk we remember; that one…
Ultrafast laser physicists from the attoworld team at LMU and the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics have gained new insights into the dynamics of electrons in solids immediately after photoinjection. A laser pulse hits an electron in a solid. If it receives enough energy from the light wave, it can then move freely through a solid. This phenomenon, which scientists have been exploring since the beginnings of quantum mechanics, is called photoinjection. There are still open questions about how the relevant processes unfold in time. Laser physicists of the attoworld team of LMU and the Max Planck Institute of…
In an interview with the Sunday Times, model Hailey Bieber opened up about her desire to have kids with her husband Justin Bieber, and what’s holding her back. The 26-year-old says she’s quite torn about the decision because of how any children they have will be in the spotlight. Hailey experienced it herself as the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin, and Justin came to fame when he was still a kid, too. “I literally cry about this all the time!” Hailey shared. “I want kids so bad but I get scared. It’s enough that people say things about my husband…
To paraphrase the problematic classic movie Love, Actually: It’s Memorial Day, and this is the season when we will tell the truth. The truth is, you’ve been dreaming of a new air fryer, haven’t you? Or a robot vacuum? If the price tag has been scaring you away from finding your next great kitchen or home device, these Memorial Day sales are right up your alley. Don’t see anything you like here? We already have some outdoor Memorial Day deals, with more to come over the weekend. And there’s plenty more in our buying guides, including our guides to the Best…
Examples of factors that affect the forest landscape and should be considered inregeneration decisions. From abiotic factors like sun radiation, precipitation, wind, and frost, to biotic risks such as browsing, insect feeding, and vegetation competition. Also, below-ground processes such as available nutrients, soil temperature and soil water. Credit: Per Nordin A new dissertation on forest industrial production systems, from researcher Per Nordin at Linnaeus University, reveals that successful regeneration measures are crucial for sustainable forestry. To ensure successful plant establishment, it is important to make decisions based on factors at regional, stand, and microenvironment levels. Regeneration measures in forestry aim…
[] × Skip to main content The announcement arrives on the same day as his new single “Popular” with Madonna and Playboi Carti. Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye attends “The Idol” photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 23, 2023 in Cannes, France. Marc Piasecki/FilmMagic Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye revealed Friday (June 2) that The Idol Vol. 1 soundtrack will be released on June 30. The superstar also unveiled the album artwork, which features his character Tedros in his full, frizzy rattail glory. But remember: “Never trust a dude with a rattail,” according to Da’Vine Joy…
Introducing British Indie Film Club – a new podcast from BIFA and LWLies 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 =…
After Here by Dave Wolffe What’s it About? The journey of Joe Golden after a fatal car accident takes him to heaven. Joe passes through the seasons of the year on his mission to find his beloved wife who had passed away one year prior to his death. Not sure whether there is an afterlife? You’re not alone. In fact, if you google the question, you will find 16.8 million entries, all with opinions, theories and images of what the afterlife looks like. In the world of the arts, there are plenty of depictions of what comes next — think…
HBO shows tend to hit the headlines for all the right reasons, but something about The Idol keeps courting controversy. The latest drama stems from a Page Six report stating that the show is not expected to return to HBO. “This was never meant to be a long-running show, it was always … a limited series,” a source told the gossip site, adding that the door is not 100 percent closed. “The door is definitely still open — it’s definitely not a decision [yet].” “At this point, this is normal in our process … we’re only two episodes in.” The…
Right now, it’s safe to say my style is built solely on comfort. Working from home more often has meant leaving the house less. Living in Scotland and being the sort of person who feels the chill in even the slightest of breezes means that when I do venture out, staying warm is the goal, and making my outfits more practical has become an increased priority. Aside from the odd dress or skirt-and-jumper combination, I’ve spent more time than I’d like to admit in joggers this year—and not fancy ones at that. Comfortable they may be, but wearing them day in and day out made me…
Xiaomi 13 series is tipped to make its debut as the Chinese tech giant’s next flagship smartphone lineup. There have been numerous leaks and rumours surrounding this upcoming series, which is said to comprise the vanilla Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro, and Xiaomi 13 Ultra. In a new development, the standard Xiaomi 13 model has been spotted on the China Compulsory Certification (3C) site. The listed Xiaomi handset is said to bear the model number 2211133C. Xiaomi is yet to officially reveal any details regarding the smartphones in the Xiaomi 13 lineup.According to a report by MySmartPrice, a Xiaomi smartphone…
Eight rural communities (case sites) in Fiji. Source: Fiji – R. Sanderson with data from The Pacific Community (SPC) Statistics for Development Division & Open Street Map (2021). Credit: Water Policy (2022). DOI: 10.2166/wp.2022.202 A Griffith-led study has found that traditional and digital social networks are key to improving community water management and sanitation in the Pacific. Published in Water Policy, this is the first study of its kind that investigates how social networks are being used to support improved rural water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) outcomes in rural Fiji. “Pacific Island countries have among the lowest access to improved…
Foo Fighters have shared “Show Me How” from their new album, But Here We Are. The single, which incorporates dream-pop and shoegaze elements, features additional vocals from Dave Grohl’s daughter Violet. Watch the new song’s Tim Kellner–directed video below.But Here We Are is Foo Fighters’ first album since the death of Taylor Hawkins last year. On Sunday, Foo Fighters streamed a tour rehearsal in which they unveiled new drummer Josh Freese, Hawkins’ successor.Greg Kurstin and Foo Fighters produced the new album. The band began touring and resuming festival appearances this May, following its return to the stage for two all-star…
The Flash review – what are we even doing anymore 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 {…
As Pride Month arrives, I’d like to thank Book Trib for asking me to present a list of my favorite works of historical fiction in which queer men are the central characters. While I’ve been openly gay since publishing my first novel 20 years ago, it wasn’t until recently that I launched a romance series, the Sapphire Cove novels, in which queer male characters — their lives, their loves, their desires — were the sole focus. After years of being pressured to convert my gay men into either a heroine’s brother or best friend, Sapphire Cove became a place to…
After being canceled by Max and saved by Starz, Minx is at last returning for Season 2 this July. And in the Minx Season 2 trailer released today, Jake Johnson declares the sexy magazine (and the series itself) is “back and we are better than ever.” “A lot of people counted us out, but we are back and we are better than ever,” his sleazy character Doug declares in the trailer’s first moments, set on a glittering red carpet. Elizabeth Perkins‘ new character, Constance, is seen standing by Doug’s side, and Ophelia Lovibond’s Joyce appears next, saying the porn business…
Mobility limitation is an initial stage of human mobility disability and an early sign of functional decline. It can manifest as muscle weakness, loss of balance, unsteady gait, and joint pain. Long-term and continuous monitoring of joint motion may potentially prevent or delay decline by allowing the early diagnosis, prognosis, and management of mobility-related conditions. This long-term and continuous monitoring is made possible by analysis systems that are either non-wearable or wearable. Non-wearable systems are reliable, but require a laboratory environment and trained individuals and are therefore impractical for daily use. On the other hand, wearable systems are portable, cheaper,…
Olivia Culpo brought the cutout trend to the 76th Cannes Film Festival red carpet. At the May 23 premiere of “Asteroid City,” Culpo sparkled in a Miss Sohee gown featuring a prominent, plunging chest cutout. Aside from the dramatic diamond shape, the rest of the bodice was fairly minimal, replete with long midnight navy velvet sleeves, a high neckline, and a border of silver and blue crystals sprinkled where her periwinkle skirt began. The gown then blossomed into a mermaid shape of bright pleats that expanded around the model and swept the floor behind her. “There’s no better feeling than…
Henry Cavill’s Superman might have a future in the DC film universe. A Man of Steel sequel with Cavill is reportedly in play, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter. It details new changes for the DC Films department, as Warner Bros. Discovery struggles to pin down its own version of Kevin Feige — the chief architect of the Marvel Cinematic Universe — kickstarting a “reset” under a new team. It is suggested that Warner and Henry Cavill are trying to come together to create a sequel to 2013’s Man of Steel. Charles Roven (The Dark Knight) is attached…
Remember Monster Energy’s “Tour Water” from the Vans Warped Tour? If not, we’ll go ahead and tell you right now that the water was often packaged in cans that, from afar, looked just like Monster Energy Drinks. But it was not. It was straight-up water in a can.Ergo, many concertgoers saw their favorite rock, punk and metal artists slamming what looked like energy drinks onstage at Warped over the years. But, we assure you, it was just canned water! And it was only ever available to the entertainers, not the general public.But that’s all changed now! Monster has released Tour Water to the…
Somehow, in all the movies Martin Scorsese has made with Robert De Niro, and all the movies Scorsese has made with Leonardo DiCaprio, he has never directed both men in a single movie. But finally, both of Scorsese’s key stars will appear in a single movie: Killers of the Flower Moon, based on David Grann’s non-fiction book of the same name (which had the subtitle The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI.)The film will make its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this week, and so the hype machine is starting a little early for this one, with the first trailer just premiered…
IT CAN often feel like our days are governed by numbers in the most mundane ways. They tell you that you are going to be late for work, how much interest you are paying on your mortgage and how old you will be when you finally pay it off. But numbers can also be exhilarating. For me, as a cosmologist, the most fantastic numbers have meaning far beyond the scope of our humdrum daily lives. Some are indescribably small, others incomprehensibly large. What unites them is that they can reveal the secrets of how the universe works, and – most…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Libraries have been under constant attack now going on almost three years. Rising fascism, combined with unmitigated bigotry from groups like Moms for Liberty (and dozens of others) has led to an astounding number of book bans, alongside attempts to fully defund one of the most precious public institutions and defenders of the First Amendment in the United States. But no libraries nor library supporters are going down without a fight. If anything, advocates are pushing back harder than ever to make it…
Well, they did it! The nerds finally had sex on Never Have I Ever Season 4 Episode 1, but it wasn’t all they thought it would be. Sometimes you wait for something so long that the real thing will always disappoint. Senior year was here, and there were a lot of changes. Sometimes change can be good, but other times, it drags someone out of their comfort zone, leaving them feeling lost. Devi’s life had some significant changes, but the biggest was that she’d lost her virginity to Ben Gross. The version that had played out in her head saw the…
Photography by Getty Images We spy a budding It Girl duo. By Natalie Michie Date May 17, 2023 How does one describe the perfect wine and cheese pairing? The subtle coolness of intentionally mismatched socks? The right sunglasses that pull an entire outfit together? That’s how I feel about Anne Hathaway and Zendaya. RELATED: Is Anyone Thriving More Than Anne Hathaway Right Now? On May 16, the two actors attended a Bulgari event in Venice, Italy alongside fellow brand ambassadors Priyanka Chopra and Blackpink’s Lisa. Celebrating the luxury label’s new Mediterranea High Jewelry collection, the four women (unsurprisingly) stunned in…