Credit: CC0 Public Domain Human activities emit many kinds of pollutants into the air, and without hydroxyl radicals (OH), many of these pollutants would keep aggregating in the atmosphere. How OH itself forms in the atmosphere was viewed as a complete story, but in new research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a research team that includes Sergey Nizkorodov, a University of California, Irvine professor of chemistry, report that a strong electric field that exists at the surface between airborne water droplets and the surrounding air can create OH by a previously unknown mechanism. It’s a finding…
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Remember that survey of literary agents put together a month ago to see what the reality is in publishing right now related to book bans? It was widely shared across social media, as well as through several other online literary outlets. Today, let’s look at what was said. . . . . . . . . Six agents responded to the survey. Of the six, one was an agent representing conservative books who said any “fair” reporting would report on how hard it is to get conservative voices published (when you can point me to the conservative books being banned,…
I have something of a photographic memory when it comes to celebrity sightings, and upon scrolling Zara’s new-in section, when I happened to stumble across the most perfect pair of boots, I had a feeling I had seen them before. Casting my mind back through my mental archives, I landed on an outfit that Emily Ratajkowski wore around this time last year which featured the very same Zara boots. Hers are the 2021 iteration, which feature a slightly glossier finish. Aside from that, her Zara boots are identical to the pair that have just landed on-site. A year later, they look just…
This story originally appeared in The Guardian and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.Scientist Melissa Miller was seeing something in California sea otters that she had not seen before: an unusually severe form of toxoplasmosis, which officials have confirmed has killed at least four of the animals.“We wanted to get the word out. We’re seeing something we haven’t seen before, we want people to know about it and we want people working on marine mammals to be aware of these weird findings,” said Miller, a wildlife veterinarian specialist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW). “Take extra…
It wouldn’t be Titans without an exposition-heavy hour that took us away from the central conflicts. Titans Season 4 Episode 9 will go down as one of the show’s most polarizing hours because much of the developments should have happened sooner. Gar’s abilities have been the topic of much debate since the beginning of the series, and one of the biggest complaints about Titans has been how the abilities of our key players are handled. What are the chances the series will end with a big battle involving everyone using their powers to their full potential? The series has relied…
New and hotly debated genetic evidence from a curious doglike animal is adding some crucial pieces in the puzzle of how and where the virus that causes COVID first infected humans. The pieces don’t solve the puzzle—and haven’t entirely quelled the controversy over speculations about a “lab leak”—but they do help clarify the bigger picture. In mid-March an international team of researchers released a report based on genetic material from positive COVID samples at a food market in Wuhan, China, where many of the earliest cases of the disease were reported. Scientists from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and…
When Metro Boomin closed out the first day of Coachella 2023, The Weeknd showed up at the Sahara Tent to lend a hand on several songs. The Weeknd first performed his solo songs “Faith,” “Escape from LA,” and “Heartless” before Future joined the artists for “Low Life.” From there, Abel Tesfaye debuted “Double Fantasy,” a song from his upcoming HBO series The Idol. The artists closed the set with “Creepin,” which also featured 21 Savage and Diddy. Check out the star-studded show below. Apart from a new remix of “Die for You” featuring Ariana Grande, as of late The Weeknd has turned…
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Liberal Democracy in Peril by Todd A. Olson and Gjalt R. Smit What’s it About? A treatise on the current state of America’s Liberal Democracy and what we need to do to correct our course. The Liberal Democracy we adhere to in this country has been the defining aspect of our nation and a beacon and example for others to follow since its inception. Because we uphold this system, we present ourselves as a paragon of freedom, transparency and choice, and strive to impress our ideals on foreign nations around the world. In theory this is a noble goal, however…
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. Cue the nostalgia, because Kristin Cavallari’s newest jewelry collection is giving us all the “Laguna Beach” flashbacks. On April 13, the designer and television personality announced the launch of her “Back to Laguna” jewelry line through her brand, Uncommon James. Cavallari shared the news with a commercial featuring several of her former costars, including Talan Torriero, Alex Murrel, Jason Wahler, Alex Hooser, and Jessica…
Silvergate Capital, a crypto bank holding company, has decided to delay the launch of its long-awaited stablecoin, CEO Alan Lane said during the company’s third-quarter earnings call on Tuesday. California-based Silvergate Capital, the parent of Silvergate Bank, announced it was working on its own payments-focused stablecoin in January after acquiring related intellectual property, infrastructure and tools from blockchain payment network developer Diem Group. The delay is not due to technical issues, Lane said during the call, underscoring that the technology was ready when Silvergate acquired it from Diem.”Unfortunately, we no longer expect that to happen this year,” Lane said. The…
An artist’s impression of XY chromosomesTHIERRY BERROD, MONA LISA PRODUCTION/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Seven mice have been born using a process that involves turning male cells into egg cells and then fertilising them with sperm. The technique could one day allow two men in a same-sex couple to have children – with the help of a surrogate mother – who are genetically related to both of them. It could also help women with certain chromosomal conditions to have children that are biologically related to them. The original aim of the research was to investigate options for treating infertility in women who…
The fallout from Lorenzo’s murder is about to be insane. With Lorenzo gone, the Tejada family will have to find a way to move forward and figure out what their family looks like without Lorenzo at the top. As you’ll see in this exclusive clip from Power Book II: Ghost Season 3 Episode 6, Monet has thoughts about whom she wants to lead the family, and Dru is looking for revenge. The Tejada children will understandably be reeling from Lorenzo’s murder and looking for someone to blame. Starting a war isn’t in anyone’s best interest, but it’s hard to see…
UPDATE: Out of Nowhere, featuring The Voice Persia winner Amin Yahyazadeh, have released their first new song and video since the singer’s victory. Take a listen and watch “Disconnect” below.Out of Nowhere, “Disconnect”It’s not often that hard rock and metal make an imprint in the world of televised singing competitions, but that recently changed as Amin Yahyazadeh, singer/songwriter for the Iranian deathcore outfit Out of Nowhere, just took home the title on the inaugural season of The Voice Persia.The Voice has become one of the major singing competitions around the world, and recently a new version of the show aired…
To celebrate the completion of another season, the official Twitter account for the show shared some behind-the-scenes The Boys Season 4 photos showcasing what fans can expect. In a new batch of The Boys Season 4 photos, a variety of characters can be seen that, according to the tweets, all hint as to what will happen in the upcoming season. These photos include Karl Urban’s William “Billy” Butcher and Jeffrey Dean Morgan Tek Knight together, Tomer Capone and Karen Fukuhara (Frenchie and Kimiko, respectively) posing for a couples photo, Laz Alonso’s Marvin T. “Mother’s Milk” on a bicycle, as well…
A new approach to carbon capture can take CO2 out of the air and store it in the ocean as baking sodaTurnervisual/iStock/Getty Images Carbon dioxide captured from the air could be turned into baking soda and stored in the world’s oceans, thanks to a newly identified material that researchers say could revolutionise the direct air capture (DAC) industry. For years, carbon capture technology has focused on capturing CO2 from pollution sites before it enters the atmosphere – from the chimneys of coal and steel plants, for example. Extracting carbon directly from the air represents a far greater challenge, as CO2…
Becoming Free Indeed by Jinger Duggar Vuolo You may recognize her maiden name from the hit TLC show 19 Kids and Counting. For seven years, Jinger Duggar Vuolo’s daily life was documented on national TV in front of millions of viewers. Throughout the show’s duration, the Duggar family demonstrated their adherence to the strict laws of Bill Gothard’s Basic Life Principles. But while she publicly followed Bill Gothard’s teachings, in private Jinger was terrified of falling short of these insurmountable expectations. It took an outside perspective for her to search her faith and learn what teachings the Bible truly held.…
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. Can’t quite decide on the proper dress code when considering what to wear for a graduation? While you can always ask your peers or fellow invitees to settle upon a final answer, there’s still a certain degree of pressure to look sophisticated for the big moment — while also conveying your personal style. The good news? Come spring and summer, there are plenty of…
A United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement database WIRED obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request shows that the agency has been leaning on a certain type of administrative subpoena to collect data from elementary schools, abortion clinics, and other vulnerable populations. And new details about a recent supply chain attack against the VoIP software 3CX indicate that attackers—likely hackers working for the North Korean government—were targeting cryptocurrency companies in the broad assault.We also looked at this week’s move by Italy’s data regulator, Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali, to temporarily stop OpenAI from incorporating Italians’ personal information…
A docu-comedy hybrid follows a juror through a trial, unaware that it’s fake and everyone around him is an actor. Country music star Kane Brown guests on Fire Country as a train hopper who helps out at a crash site. Tennis star Boris Becker and rap producer J Dilla are subjects of new documentaries. Prime VideoJury DutyThink Night Court is wacky? Get a load of this eight-part docu-style prank comedy, in which an unsuspecting dupe by the name of Ronald Gladden is placed on a jury during a trial that everyone else knows is a scripted fake. He’s surrounded not…
JAY-Z took the stage of the Louis Vuitton Foundation Auditorium in Paris on Friday for the opening of a new art exhibition entitled “Basquiat × Warhol. Painting Four Hands,” honoring the work and collaborations of Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat. While a live JAY-Z affair is fairly rare these days, the 53-year-old rapper came out in full force to support the event sponsored by the Louis Vuitton Foundation and Tiffany & Co. Videos from the evening show off Hov’s classy, suit-and-tie look, and reveal that the setlist included hits like “Ni**as in Paris,” “Diamonds from Sierra Leone,” “Encore,” and more.…
Some fans have wondered if we might ever see Jar Jar Binks on The Mandalorian. Well, we did … in a sense.This week’s episode of The Mandalarorian, “Chapter 20: The Foundling,” features an extended flashback to Grogu’s childhood. (Well, uh, his earlier childhood anyway.) It reveals how he managed to survive “Order 66,” when Emperor Palpatine sent his Clone Army to destroy the Jedi, including the young Padawans being trained in the Jedi Temple. In this sequence we see that one Jedi in particular risked his life to get Grogu out of the Temple and off Coruscant.This Jedi is named Kelleran Beq. Jar Jar…
Sometimes science advances at a snail’s pace, but in this case that’s a good thing: researchers have created a squishy material that combines polymers with liquid metal, demonstrated in a snail-like robot. Developers say this electrically conductive gel could be used to make self-healing electronic circuits and biological monitors for measuring heart and muscle activity—and maybe even lead to robot nervous systems. The composite substance is stretchy and soft like living tissue. If it breaks or tears, the edges can be touched together, and the material’s molecular bonds quickly re-form without any additional heat or chemical treatment. And crucially,…
Three Authors Land on Time’s Coveted “Most Influential” List: What started for the iconic magazine as a celebration of the world’s most influential people affecting major global challenges from climate to public health to democracy to equality has expanded to something even bigger, now representing innovators, titans, leaders, artists and trendsetters. The literary world is represented once again this year on the just revealed 2023 TIME100 list of most influential people in the world: with Colleen Hoover, whose books have literally monopolized the bestseller listings; Neil Gaiman, described as “bringing dreamscapes to life;” and Judy Blume, for her groundbreaking young adult fiction and coming…
A defunct, 660-pound (300 kilograms) NASA satellite is set to tumble uncontrollably back to Earth after spending two decades studying the sun from our orbit. NASA’s Reuven Ramaty High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager (RHESSI) satellite will hurtle through the Earth’s atmosphere at 9:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 19 (1:30 a.m. UTC on Thursday, April 20), plus or minus 16 hours, NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense said. The bulk of the dead satellite — which examined solar eruptions from 2002 until it was decommissioned in 2018 — is expected to burn up while passing through our atmosphere. NASA has said…
Photography courtesy of Eloquii Including how the footwear industry is changing — for the better. By Sarah Mariotti Date March 31, 2023 Eloquii collaborates with influencer Gabi Fresh on a punchy swimwear collection Photography courtesy of Eloquii Eloquii has just launched a swimsuit collection that deserves applause for its unique designs and fiery colourways. Designed in collaboration with Gabi Fresh, one of the first influencers to provide a resource, voice and safe space for fashion lovers sizes 14+, the statement suits and graphic resort wear will have you looking for the soonest flight south. The Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama…
The ongoing incursion of artificial intelligence into every app, service, and facet of your life continues. Microsoft’s popular Android keyboard app SwiftKey lets you type by swiping across letters on the screen to generate words. Now, SwiftKey is getting a dose of chatbot to spice things up.Microsoft released its AI-enhanced Bing chatbot in February. Since then it has gone up against the other chatbot heavyweights, including Google’s Bard and OpenAI’s ChatGPT (which powers Bing Chat’s backend). Microsoft has since been eager to flaunt its chatbot by extending its reach.The chat-curious can download the beta version of SwiftKey for Android. The April 5 update makes the Bing…
Denise Richards is taking another stab at reality TV. Variety reports that the actress is returning to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills three years after quitting. The confirmation comes weeks after Richards was spotted filming for the Bravo reality series. This time, however, Richards will appear in a guest capacity and get this: Her return wasn’t even in the works! “I have filmed some episodes,” Richards told Variety. “And it’s been fun. And you know, I’m a big fan of the show, so it was fun to go back and film a lot of stuff with them.” “This all…
It’s hard to fathom that Bruce Springsteen’s birthday wasn’t already a holiday in New Jersey, but Governor Phil Murphy has now made it official: September 23rd will forever be known as Bruce Springsteen Day in the Garden State. Governor Murphy made the proclamation during the first American Music Honors, which was held at the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music in West Long Branch, New Jersey on Saturday. “Truth be told, I know my place in the hierarchy of New Jersey. After all, I may be the 56th individual to be called ‘governor,’ but there will ever only…
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