As central Spain’s Tirez Lagoon dried up over 20 years, becoming entirely desiccated by 2015, its barren landscape began to evoke arid Martian plains. That resemblance, it turns out, could be useful: researchers are watching the newly dead lagoon’s microbial residents to learn what could have happened to hypothetical life on Mars when its salty lakes dried up billions of years ago. “The take-home message is that if life existed on Mars when the planet had liquid water on the surface, the global desiccation of Mars would have not necessarily implied that life disappeared for good,” says Alberto G. Fairén,…
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Taylor Swift’s reported boyfriend Matty Healy was at all her Philadelphia Eras tour shows over the weekend, hanging out with her friend Blake Lively on Friday night. But in a show of how real Healy and Swift’s new relationship is, Healy was also filmed spending time at the concert with Swift’s father during the show on Saturday.A fan, @eleanorazefirst, also revealed on TikTok that she and other fans talked to Healy at the concert and asked him point blank if he and Swift were together. His answer was yes. “Taylor’s parents omggg,” she captioned her first TikTok. “Then Matty Healy…
A UK competition regulator on Tuesday re-issued its order for Facebook owner Meta to sell animated graphics startup Giphy in a final decision after a failed appeal.The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said in a statement that Giphy must be “sold off in its entirety”, having already ruled last year that the acquisition would hit competition and advertising.The regulator has again ordered the sale after the US tech giant lost an appeal over the purchase.The watchdog argued the deal would limit choice for UK social media users and reduce innovation in UK display advertising.”The CMA has concluded the only way…
The late Nirvana bandleader Kurt Cobain, apparently in opposition to his public-facing malcontent with fame, evidently had an ambition for success equal to the pop star Madonna.At least that’s what Cobain’s widow, the musician and actress Courtney Love, concurred on a recent podcast. While talking with the writer Rob Harvilla on 60 Songs that Explain the ’90s on May 17, Harvilla pointed to a time when Love had made the Cobain–Madonna comparison to him.Listen to the episode below.READ MORE: See a Photo Timeline From Throughout Nirvana’s Legendary CareerHarvilla tells Love, “You said Mr. Cobain was one of the most wildly ambitious people…
Coming to you live from the apocalypse: The potent paranoia of Gregg Araki’s Nowhere 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…
Scientists studied stands of roble beech trees (Nothofagus obliqua) like these across a variety of climates in the Chilean Andes to understand how the trees have responded to long-term drying and a recent megadrought. Credit: Rocío Urrutia-Jalabert For more than a decade, forests across much of Chile have been experiencing a megadrought, its effects overprinted on an already warming and drying climate. High in the Andes, stands of giant Nothofagus obliqua trees, also known as roble or southern beech, are stretching themselves to survive—and bucking a global forest trend. Many trees have experienced decreased growth rates, but some Chilean beeches,…
THE ISLAND OF THE FOUR Ps: A Modern Fable About Preparing for Your Future by Ed Hajim Within fiction lies the seeds of powerful transformation and inspiration. Some of the most inspirational guidebooks are parables, including Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson and Oh, The Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss. Both have inspired business visionaries, entrepreneurs and graduates for decades. Now stepping into this treasured category is THE ISLAND OF THE FOUR Ps: A Modern Fable About Preparing for Your Future (Skyhorse Publishing) by Ed Hajim. Hajim, a seasoned Wall Street investment executive with more than 50 years…
After Katy Perry was accused of “mom-shaming” a performer and was hit with a “bully” backlash, a contestant on the just-ended season of American Idol has spoken out in support of the pop superstar amid rumor she might be leaving the show. Oliver Steele, who reached the Top 8, defended Perry on Instagram, sharing a photo of himself with the judge, saying, “Katy is not a bully, nor does she shame people,” in his caption. “Katy has an incredible ability to not just tell what emotional state you’re in, but to be able to tell what’s holding you back,” he…
The epitome of easy style, relevant for every season, perfect for every outing and deserving of a place in my wardrobe, COS’s tube dress may be simple but it definitely shouldn’t be overlooked. This particular dress has been a best-seller for the high-street brand over the last few months, with a full size range proving hard to find. However, after receiving a healthy restock this week, I thought it was high time I gave it the spotlight it deserves. To prove just how hard-working it could be in your wardrobe, I’ve assembled five easy-to-put-together outfits around COS’s ribbed tube dress, using additional shopping…
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra was launched in India in a 12GB + 256GB storage variant on Tuesday. The debut of the high-end variant comes shortly after the company announced on October 14 that it would launch another variant of the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra in the country. The higher-end variant of the handset will be available for purchase starting today via the e-commerce platform Flipkart. The latest Motorola Ultra Edge 30 variant features 12GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt storage.Motorola Edge 30 recently made its debut in the country equipped with up to 8GB of RAM and up to…
If you have a cat, you’ve probably seen it push in and out with its front paws, alternating between left and right. This behavior, known as kneading, is sometimes called “making biscuits,” for how it resembles the act of kneading dough, according to Broadway Pet Hospital in Oakland, California. Cats often perform this motion on a soft surface, such as a blanket, a person’s lap and other animals, per the American Animal Hospital Association in Lakewood, Colorado.So why do cats knead? Although the reason is uncertain, the most likely explanation is that it is a leftover behavior from kittenhood, Susan…
Shares of iHeartMedia jumped 30.5% to $3.12 this week, making the radio giant the best-performing stock on the Billboard Global Music Index. The company gained 25.3% on Friday (June 2) without any clear signal — such as an SEC filing or earnings release — to drive such a sharp movement. On Thursday, CEO Bob Pittman told The New York Post that “radio is as strong as ever” and is not in competition with streaming services like Spotify. “The consumer uses us both,” he said. iHeartMedia’s share price is down 49.1% year to date. The Billboard Global Music Index increased 1.3%…
Netflix has dropped the Manifest Season 4 trailer for the remaining episodes of the hit sci-fi drama’s final season, which will premiere on June 2. The video features Ben, Maya, Cal, and the rest of Flight 828 passengers as they continue to find a way to stop their death dates and the end of the world. Check out the Manifest Season 4 trailer below (watch more trailers): What to Expect in the Final Episodes of Manifest? “In the aftermath of Angelina unleashing a devastating volcanic fissure, the passengers face severe scrutiny in a world fueled by 828er hate, no longer…
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You may know Zooey Deschanel best for her role as crafty and quirky LA-based teacher Jessica Day in New Girl, but the actress is taking on a very different role in Max‘s new food-conscious series, What Am I Eating? With Zooey Deschanel. Debuting on May 23, the six-episode first season sees Deschanel team up with various correspondents and experts as they work to solve everyday food dilemmas by asking questions about what we eat. From supermarkets to kitchens, Deschanel is unlocking mysteries and sharing startling truths no one will want to miss on topics ranging from fats and greens to…
Brian Bahder collects samples in Florida of the planthopper. Credit: UF/IFAS Palm trees infected with lethal bronzing disease emit signals that warn nearby healthy palms of the threat. Those healthy palms produce their own defense that University of Florida scientists one day hope to harness to protect palms against the disease. Entomologist Brian Bahder and his team at UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center (UF/IFAS FLREC) consider the study’s outcome a turning point for palm disease research because it has high potential for developing management strategies for lethal bronzing, a deadly disease spread by a small insect commonly called…
Last summer, there was one trend that no designer or high-street store was able to ignore. I am of course talking about pink, more specifically the bright, fluorescent fuchsia that kick-started the trend amusingly dubbed Barbiecore. As everyone from Anne Hathaway to Sebastian Stan wore the head-to-toe neon that would would be referred to as “PPPink” in fashion circles (after Pierpaolo Piccioli’s all-pink Valentino show and the Pantone shade created specifically for it), it seemed that for the rest of this year, we would all be tickled pink. That is until a new colour trend crept in for autumn/winter and now a key trend for spring/summer too: Hot red. The one shade to topple bubblegum pink from being the…
Adobe Photoshop, one of the most widely used image creation and photo editing software, is set to be updated with new features, Adobe announced on Tuesday during the Adobe Max conference. These features are aimed at making Photoshop smarter, more collaborative, and easier to use across various platforms, according to the firm. Among the newly announced features, Share for Review is currently in beta testing. The feature allows users to collaborate on projects without leaving Photoshop. In addition, the desktop app has received new tools powered by Adobe Sensei AI for selection improvements and more, as per the company.On Tuesday,…
Astronomers have discovered hundreds of strange, stringlike structures at the center of our galaxy, possibly tracing the violent path of an ancient black hole eruption.According to new research published June 2 in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, each of these previously unknown “filaments” measures between 5 and 10 light-years in length — thousands of times the distance between the sun and Pluto — but is visible only in radio wavelengths, meaning the structures were likely created by bursts of high-energy particles that are invisible to the naked eye. When seen together, the hundreds of crackling filaments seem to point directly at our…
Insane Clown Posse have announced an otherworldly edition of their annual Gathering of the Juggalos event, and keeping with the “Wicked Clowns from Outer Space” theme, the 2023 lineup features Alien Ant Farm, a host of extraterrestrial attractions, and a tribute set to the group’s definitive 1999 tour of the same name. The 23rd Gathering will go down July 5th-8th at Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio, which has become a “UFO hotspot” according to the band in a statement. For their headlining set, ICP will offer a faithful recreation of their “Wicked Clowns from Outer Space” set, which launched in…
The Heart of Stone release date is quickly approaching. The movie will feature Gal Gadot‘s on-screen return in an anticipated thriller hitting Netflix later this year. Here’s when to watch Heart of Stone on the popular streamer. When is the Heart of Stone release date? The Heart of Stone release date is August 11, 2023. The secret agent has always been a much-sought role in Hollywood, and now it’s Gadot’s time to deal with it. In the upcoming international spy thriller, Gadot — who’s also producing — will portray Rachel Stone, an elite agent who has to do whatever it…
Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either new authors or unknown authors that many in the general public are unaware of. After a segment reviewing books or interviewing authors, Blaine ends each episode with a discussion of the movies and TV shows he is currently watching. This Week’s Episode Today we have a compelling conversation with debut…
Megan wasn’t kidding when she said it was time she became a full-fledged Dimera. The long-presumed-dead former Miss Hathaway is proving herself to be the biggest badass in Salem. She’s the supervillain I didn’t know I needed. Too bad certain other villains ruined her triumph on Days of Our Lives during the week of 5-29-23 by wreaking unnecessary havoc elsewhere. The Dimeras have spawned a few great villains. Stefano is the most infamous, but Andre is a close second, combining class and charm with a cold ruthlessness and determination to get whatever he wants, other people’s well-being be damned. Megan…
Abel Tesfaye in Loewe, Lily-Rose Depp in Chanel and Sam Levinson at the Cannes 2023 Film Festival. (Photography by Mike Coppola/Getty Images, Courtesy of Loewe) Ahead of its anticipated release, HBO’s buzzy new series has been shrouded in off-screen drama. By Natalie Michie Date May 23, 2023 Is all press really good press? After premiering with a bang on the French Riviera, The Idol would argue oui. At the 2023 Cannes Film Festival on May 22, HBO’s upcoming series made a momentous debut with opulent red-carpet fashion followed by a five-minute standing ovation. But as its release date fast approaches,…
Motorola showcased a new concept rollable smartphone at the Lenovo Tech World 2022 event on Tuesday. The rolling display of this concept smartphone is a flexible OLED panel that measures 6.5 inches when extended and retracts down to just over 4 inches. The released demo video showcases the smartphone in action, however, only offers a glimpse at the front panel. Motorola was previously reported to be working on a rollable smartphone codenamed Felix. This handset was rumoured to extend vertically, similar to the concept smartphone Motorola teased at the event.Motorola’s new prototype appears to extend or retract from the bottom…
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Countries that offer tax breaks for corporate innovation realize greater economic growth than those with no such policies, according to a study from The University of Texas at Austin. Researching seven countries from 1999 to 2017, the study’s authors found that tax cuts for income resulting from intellectual property—such as patents, copyrights and trademarks—lead to greater capital investment and increased average pay for employees. Published in The Accounting Review, the study was co-authored by Lisa De Simone, associate professor of accounting at the McCombs School of Business, and offers valuable insight for U.S. policymakers—who some argue…
Clark has shared a spectral video for “Medicine,” featuring Thom Yorke, from his new album Sus Dog, which the Radiohead frontperson executive produced. Check it out below.Yorke plays bass on “Medicine,” and it is the only song on the record on which he sings. With the album announcement, Yorke said he admired Clark’s unorthodox approach to singing, developed after his years as a techno producer and DJ. “The first thing he sent me was him singing about being stuck between two floors and I was already sold,” Yorke said. “To me the way he approached it all wasn’t the usual…
The bleak, blistering end of Bill Hader’s Barry 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. We’re almost halfway through 2023, which means booksellers, reviewers, and book lovers of all kinds are taking a moment to celebrate some of the amazing titles released so far this year. Every summer, bookselling titan Barnes & Noble joins the fun by releasing their “Best Books of the Year (So Far)” list. Last year’s list was a tidy collection of 10 books, dominated by fantasy and sci-fi titles with a smattering of romance, historical fiction, and literary fiction. But in this year’s “So…
Happy June to you all! We kick off the week with Hallmark June Weddings movie Wedding Season, and get a little darker as time goes on. We have several new series on the horizon, and we’ve got episodic reviews lined up for a good deal of them, including but not limited to The Lazarus Project, Cruel Summer, and The Crowded Room. Carry on reading below to see what else is coming your way and be sure to check out TV Fanatic daily for news and reviews of all of your favorite shows and movies. Saturday, June 3 8/7c TLC Forever…