What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Nonbinary? I’ve always been fascinated by the limitless potential of artificial intelligence and the future of human relationships with it. Over time, this fascination has grown into a burning curiosity – what if we could develop a conscious, intelligent AI, so advanced that it could not just understand human emotions but feel them and respond in kind? The possibility of an AI companion that could comprehend us on a profound level, always understand our needs, communicate with unparalleled clarity, and constantly adapt to keep the relationship dynamic and fulfilling,…
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There are only about 800 Philippine eagles left, according to the latest survey of their numbersKlaus Nigge/Philippine Eagle Foundation An updated assessment of a rare, rainforest-dwelling eagle confirms the species is critically endangered. But the new insights on its habitat could help bring the bird back from the brink. Found only on the four major islands of the Philippines, Philippine eagles (Pithecophaga jefferyi) are one of the largest living eagle species – about a metre long and heavier than a bowling ball. They hunt everything from monkeys to large monitor lizards. Due to … Read The Full Article Here
Sydney Sweeney was one of many bright spots of The White Lotus Season 1, but the star has revealed she almost didn’t get the opportunity to join the cast. For those unaware, Sweeney played Olivia Mossbacher on the award-winning anthology series’ freshman season. Olivia was the daughter of Nicole (Connie Britton) and Mark (Steve Zahn). In a new interview with Variety, Sweeney revealed that producers didn’t think she was the right fit for the role. When she scored the coveted role on The White Lotus, she was a series regular on Euphoria as Cassie Howard. “They didn’t think that I…
Samantha Irby’s newest essay collection, Quietly Hostile, is a peek inside her various points of interest. Everything from Dave Matthews Band and The Cheesecake Factory to weed gummies is brought to the fore, but it’s her love of television that shines through above all else. And if you’re familiar with her resume, this won’t surprise you.In addition to being a comedian and essayist, Irby is also a TV writer. Shows like Shrill, Tuca & Bertie, and most recently, And Just Like That, are just a few of her most notable projects. And she’s also a TV fan—listing Survivor, The Good…
Space technology startups are being forced to limit their sky-high ambitions, as their venture-capital backers turn to safer bets due to the current economic turmoil, VC firm Space Capital said. Decades-high inflation, rapidly rising interest rates and the Ukraine war have roiled global financial markets, forcing investors to evaluate their investment strategies and focus on companies with viable products in the market.Investments in space technology companies, which collect, process and analyze space-related data, have fallen 80 percent in the third quarter to about $1 billion (roughly Rs. 8,200 crore) from nearly $5 billion (roughly Rs. 41,200 core) in the year-earlier period,…
Andrea Bocelli has continued to give fans “The Greatest Gift” with tickets to an extensive global trek this summer leading into his latest “US Holiday Tour.” Similar to his “In Concert” series, the Italian tenor will once again partner with local orchestras on select dates as he completes his North American winter excursion. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is Andrea Bocelli’s Next Tour? The “2023 US Holiday Tour” will follow European live dates starting in Rome on June 10th. The summer jaunt hits Lisbon, Athens, Madrid, and more, then heads into the…
The Flash doesn’t seem to be a very accurate title.For one thing, it’s not just about “the” Flash. It has more than one Flash in it, both played by Ezra Miller.For another, it also has a whole bunch of other superheroes, including Supergirl (Sasha Calle), and multiple Batmen — both Ben Affleck’s and Michael Keaton’s. Jeremy Irons’ Alfred gets to pop in for a second or two. This latest and supposedly final trailer for the long-awaited (and long-delayed) DC blockbuster even includes an appearance by Kiersey Clemons, who plays Barry Allen’s longtime comic-book love interest Iris West. Her only prior…
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Women researchers received substantially less funding in grant awards than men—an average of about $342,000 compared to men’s $659,000, according to a large meta-analysis of studies on the topic. Women were also less likely to receive second grants to continue their research. In first-time grant applications, proportional numbers of women and men scientists were approved for funding, but for re-applications, 9% fewer women who applied were approved than their male peers. These gaps are real barriers to women’s long-term success in research and a problem for science itself, said lead author Karen Schmaling, psychology professor at…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Odds Against? My work began with looking the trendy pessimistic attitude of the moment in the eye and calling bullshit. The series I write began as a project in 2016. The political changes of those days were—not to put too fine a point on it—appalling. Watching the norms and courtesies of our political system buckle one by one under the strain was miserable. I watched as the communities I’m part of—artists, writers, young folks living in the heart of Denver’s Downtown, and LGBT folk— went through a cycle of…
Heels is back this summer on Starz. The wrestling series starring Stephen Amell and Alexander Ludwig will return for its second season on Friday, July 28 (on Starz as well as its app). Alongside the official release date, Starz also shared official images of the upcoming season. Heels tells the tale of individuals, both men and women, who relentlessly pursue their aspirations within small-town professional wrestling. In a tight-knit community in Georgia, the narrative revolves around a wrestling promotion owned by a family. At the story’s center are two brothers, Jack Spade (Amell) and Ace Spade (Ludwig), engaged in a…
CLIMATEWIRE | Climate change is accelerating inflation in dozens of countries around the world, new research says. And the trend is expected to continue as the world heats up. So says a report published last week by the European Central Bank. The researchers set out to examine the impacts of global warming on inflation in 121 countries, and they found that higher than average temperatures are driving up the cost of food and other goods and services. The uptick in prices then ripples across the global economy. While it’s a worldwide phenomenon, the largest impacts likely will be felt in the…
Photography courtesy of Gap Plus, Mejuri has a new flagship and Lambert drops hot new bags for summer. By Sarah Mariotti Date May 26, 2023 Gap reveals a Barbie collection Photography courtesy of Gap As the discourse around the new Barbie movie reaches a fever pitch (I mean, have you seen the trailer!?), Gap has gone ahead and made it a family affair. In a new collaboration, Gap and Barbie join forces on a bold and bright-pink collection, featuring a range of apparel and accessories for the whole family, including pet clothes. Mejuri has a new flagship Photography courtesy of…
Private telecom operator Reliance Jio toppled state-run BSNL in August to become the largest fixed-line service provider in the country, according to a TRAI report released on Tuesday. This is the first time since the beginning of telecom services in the country that a private operator has gained the numero uno position in the wireline segment.According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India TRAI’s subscriber report for August, Jio’s wireline subscriber base reached 73.52 lakh while that of BSNL was at 71.32 lakh.BSNL has been providing wireline services since the last 22 years, whereas Jio launched its wireline offering 3 years ago.The…
Jockstrap will tour the United States this fall, playing a string of dates around the country after their July appearance at Pitchfork Music Festival. The wily British pop duo picks up the run at the Fonda in Los Angeles on September 20 and wraps on October 28 at Dallas’ Deep Ellum Art Co. Find the dates below.Jockstrap released debut album I Love You Jennifer B last September; it placed at No. 15 on Pitchfork’s rundown of “The 50 Best Albums of 2022.” Singer and multi-instrumentalist Georgia Ellery is touring North America with one of her other bands, Black Country, New…
The Boogeyman review – harrowing and emotionally intelligent 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. The bestselling horror books of all time are an elite group of frightening tales that have become pop culture staples. Unsurprisingly, Stephen King reigns supreme on bestseller lists and practically has his own section in this post. You’ll also find several classics on this list — titles that have stood the test of time and crept folks out for centuries. Of course, for many years, publishing has offered limited opportunities for people from marginalized groups, so the bestseller lists have been dominated by…
This podcast was produced for The Kavli Prize by Scientific American Custom Media, a division separate from the magazine’s board of editors.Megan Hall: How does the stomach tell the brain it’s full? How do cells in our body grow and divide? James Rothman realized that the fundamental biology behind these processes are basically the same. In 2010, he shared The Kavli Prize in Neuroscience with Richard Scheller and Thomas Südhof for their work detailing how nerve cells communicate with each other on a microscopic level. Three years later, he received the Nobel Prize. Scientific American Custom Media, in partnership with The…
With the news of The Witcher Season 3 debuting this summer on Netflix, fans are struggling with the following bombshell: It will be the final season with Henry Cavill playing Geralt of Rivia. The sad news broke last year. At the same time, it was revealed that he would pass the torch to Liam Hemsworth, who would take over as the series lead, beginning with The Witcher Season 4. In a new interview with Total Film Magazine, showrunner Lauren Hissrich is opening up about the show’s significant shift in the upcoming third season. Hissrich admitted there were many possibilities when…
Electroconductive hydrogels for wearable electronics. Credit: The University of Hong Kong Synthetic hydrogels show great promise in tissue repair, drug delivery, medical implants and many other applications. Hydrogels functionalized with electrically conductive components can be used in bioelectronic devices for cardiac or neural interfaces, for applications such as neural prosthetics, cardiac patches and electronic skin. A research team led by Dr. Lizhi Xu of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has recently developed a new type of electroconductive hydrogel with outstanding mechanical strength and manufacturability, creating opportunities for the…
Taylor Swift and Matty Healy’s public relationship rollout continued yesterday, when the new couple was photographed leaving her party at Electric Lady Studios in New York City together. At one point, Healy had his hand on Swift’s back, guiding her to their car.Healy was also photographed earlier in the day leaving Swift’s apartment wearing a hat emblazoned with “Lover” (very on-the-nose given their “not just platonic” relationship) while carrying a Louis Vuitton overnight bag. For the party, Healy wore all black, while Swift wore a NYU sweater (where she was awarded her honorary doctorate) and a black miniskirt.Robert Kamau//Getty ImagesRobert…
Apple TV 4K (2022) has been launched globally, including in India, priced at Rs. 14,900 onwards. The new streaming device from Apple runs the latest version of the company’s tvOS platform, and promises better performance and specifications, and is notably priced lower than the previous generation Apple TV 4K streaming device. The new Apple TV 4K also has support for the HDR10+ format for high dynamic range content, in addition to Dolby Vision and HDR10, which were supported on the previous generation devices.Apple TV 4K (2022) variants, pricing, and availabilityThe Apple TV 4K (2022) is priced at Rs. 14,900 in…
Isaac “Redd” Holt, the jazz fusion pioneer and founding member of the Ramsey Lewis Trio, died Tuesday (May 23). The Grammy-winning percussionist, songwriter, educator, humanitarian, and entrepreneur recorded dozens of albums as a sideman and a bandleader, as well as with bassist Eldee Young. His music has been sampled more than 200 times by hip-hop artists such as De La Soul, Kendrick Lamar, and Pete Rock & CL Smooth. He was 91.Born in Rosedale, Mississippi, on May 16, 1932, Holt scored his first gigs with Lester Young in the 1950s while still attending high school at Chicago’s American Conservatory of…
The Book of Solutions – 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) {…
Innocence Denied: A Holocaust Childhood by Johannes Krane What’s it About? During WWII, thousands of Dutch citizens were literally starving to death under the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Krane and his brother’s parents were both deaf and mute. How would their family survive the cruelties of the Nazi occupiers and life in the streets of their city? It was difficult to imagine a time without Nazis patrolling the streets. Their presence was a constant reminder that the Germans had control over everything in our lives, right down to how much sugar we could have in our porridge. Actually, it…
[Spoiler Alert: The below contains spoilers from Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Season 1.] Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story may chronicle the beginning of Queen Charlotte’s (India Amarteifio) relationship with King George (Corey Mylchreest), but they weren’t the only couple to watch. In Netflix‘s Bridgerton spinoff, Brimsley (Sam Clemmett) also had a love story of his own. The queen’s footman was tied to the king’s footman, Reynolds (Freddie Dennis). Bound by their commitment to the monarchy but also to each other, Brimsley and Reynolds find themselves in a complicated situation as the king’s health restricts Reynolds from speaking candidly, and…
Two moray eels found in caves on Christmas Island, Australia, had skin covering their left eye. (Image credit: Wen-Chien Huang)Moray eels that lurk in gloomy, underwater caves appear to be adjusting to the darkness by growing skin over their eyes.The newly described bean-eyed snake moray (Uropterygius cyamommatus) is the first moray eel species known to inhabit anchialine caves — caves carved into volcanic or limestone rock that are connected to the ocean and whose water levels fluctuate with the tides. During expeditions to Christmas Island, Australia, and Panglao Island in the Philippines, scientists found two specimens that had no visible…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Forced to Fight (Rise of the Horse King Volume 1)? This is my fourth novel about Ancient Rome. My first novel was a cross time story about Ancient and modern Rome In a Time Before, which I wrote after my first visit to Rome, I began writing the second series Victim of the Arena with my son after spending time in several arenas in Italy and visiting with members of the Gruppo Storico Romano re-enactment group in Rome. I decided to write this series Rise of the Horse King,…
Photography courtesy of Saie Beauty Plus, Cardea AuSet drops a floral face mask fit for Spring. By Lauren Knowles Date May 26, 2023 Sephora Canada invites you to immerse yourself in the world of Sephora Illumination, for one week only Photography courtesy of Sephora This week in Toronto, local media and beauty influencers gathered to witness the unveiling of Sephora Canada’s new interactive installation: Sephora Illumination, powered by Colour iQ. Designed using over 140,000 shades of Canadian skin tones acquired through the use of Sephora’s Colour iQ technology, the installation aims to showcase the diversity of beauty across the country.…
Jack Dorsey, Co-Founder and former CEO of Twitter has shared new updates on the decentralised ‘Bluesky’ social networking initiative that he is working on. The protocol, which is currently under development, is testing features like account portability, algorithmic choice, and interoperation. This more developed phase has been named the ‘Authentic Transfer Protocol’ or the AT Protocol. As per an official statement, the AT Protocol of the Bluesky initiative integrates ideas from the latest decentralised technologies into a simple, fast, and open network.The AT Protocol will enable users to identify themselves by compatible domain names like ‘@alice.com’, which would then map…
NSFW Warning: This list may be, you know, not safe for work. Unless you work for a sex toy company — then it’s probably fine. Read on!Did you know there are several rock and metal artists that have come out with their own branded sex toys? If you didn’t, now you do — and we go over 10 of them in this list.After all, some rock and metal performers really like to keep their fans on edge. And these artists took that notion and really ran with it by releasing their own vibrators or dildos or, even in one case, an…