Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech In a recent study published in The Planetary Science Journal, a pair of researchers led by The Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute in California investigated the potential origin for the thick regolith deposits on Uranus’ moon, Miranda. The purpose of this study was to determine Miranda’s internal structure, most notably its interior heat, which could help determine if Miranda harbors—or ever harbored—an internal ocean. “It is unlikely that Miranda would be able to retain a subsurface ocean to the present day due to its small size,” said Dr. Chloe Beddingfield, who is a scientist at the…
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29 Dec 2022 Books to Read for Fans of N. K. Jemisin Looking for a new science fiction or fantasy book to read this winter? Then look no further! We’ve curated a list of new releases that are perfect for fans of N. K. Jemisin. Enjoy! The Last Ranger (Ranger of the Titan Wilds Book 1) by J.D.L. Rosell Release Date: December 27, 2022 Betrayed. Hunted. Left for dead. But not even death itself can keep the last ranger from vengeance… Embark on a new epic fantasy tale full of magic, revenge, and rampaging titans, the latest series written by…
The Dutton family tree expands with every Yellowstone iteration, and the generations go further back yet again in 1923. Premiering Sunday, December 18 on Paramount+, Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford star as the Dutton family leaders in this rendition of the Taylor Sheridan-created TV family, marking Ford’s first-ever series regular role. The 1923 characters follow the familiar structure viewers have come to know from this franchise. There’s the Dutton family with their various spouses and children, plus workers on the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch who are as good as blood relatives. Then there are the capitalistic nemeses who are chomping at…
Ernst Haas We’re just here to pay tribute to leggings, the backbone of our wardrobes. We lounge in them, work out in them, and even dress them up with an oversized blazer and comfortable heels. But come winter, with its cutting breezes and chilly air, our legs need a little more protection against the harsher elements. A pair of fleece-lined leggings is the plush solution that will make you feel like you’re snuggled in a blanket without the bulk. To save you the hassle of researching the best options, we found the warmest leggings on the market. From the best…
God of War Ragnarök will not include a photo mode at launch. In a tweet, developer Santa Monica Studio confirmed that the in-game photo capture mode for the hotly-anticipated action sequel will be introduced as part of a post-release patch. Present-day PlayStation-exclusives — from Spider-Man: Miles Morales to The Last of Us Part I — are notorious for including an extensive photo mode, letting players mess around with several editing tools, and admire and examine details with added flair. But budding virtual photographers will have to wait longer with God of War Ragnarök.That said, the absence of a photo mode…
[] Skip to main content “We will miss her but always remember her with great fondness,” McCartney wrote. Paul McCartney, Jennifer Hudson, Barbra Streisand and Paris Hilton are among the numerous musicians and celebrities remembering Barbara Walters, who died on Friday (Dec. 30) at the age of 93. “A true trailblazer and icon!” Hudson tweeted alongside a photo of herself with Walters. “She lived a full life and leaves behind such a powerful legacy. Rest in peace, Barbara Walters.” During her iconic career, the trailblazing broadcast journalist became the first female co-host of the Today show, the first evening news…
Chris Hemsworth’s next foray into the world of blockbusters is in the sequel to the Netflix film Extraction, a movie that Hemsworth said features some stunts that felt even more satisfying than his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly recently, Hemsworth spoke about the upcoming film’s massive action scenes, and praised the work that he and director Sam Hargrave — who worked as a stunt coordinator in the past — came up with. According to Hemsworth, the stunts were incredibly satisfying — even more so than work he’s done on Marvel films, due to how real…
[]The son and grandson of men who had forged the Achaemenid Empire, Xerxes I was born to rule in Ancient Persia, but his path to the throne was not as simple as it might have appeared. Overcoming usurpers and uprisings in major cities, he had to fight for his right to rule.[]Not only that, but thanks to his greatest adversary, the Ancient Greeks, history has not remembered Xerxes kindly. In the latest issue of All About History (opens in new tab), on sale now, you can read about the man behind the legends and whether he was the monster the…
My favorite part of any new year is taking the time to set up my new reading log to track my reading for each year. It’s always a joy to craft and refine this Sheets-based log for better reading tracking, and it seems like no matter how happy I am with the log at the beginning of the year, I always have a few tweaks for it at the end of the year! The changes for 2023 are pretty minimal, but I hope they’ll provide even more clarifying and tracking power. And as always, you can tweak it to suit…
What’s the most common question that runs through the mind of a TV viewer? One would certainly be, “How is that still on the air?” It’s certainly understandable that a viewer might be confused, what with the TV and streaming landscapes awash with revivals and reboots. It’s equally understandable why TV executives would opt for the fading ratings of shows that are shadows of their former selves rather than take a chance on an unknown new series that may not strike a spark for viewers. Everybody is aggrieved by one such show. Here are those shows considered the worst that…
Cat king, Germany, circa 1450. Credit: Scheibler’sches Wappenbuch – BSB Cod.icon. 312c Cats had a bad reputation in the middle ages. Their presumed links with paganism and witchcraft meant they were often treated with suspicion. But despite their association with the supernatural, medieval manuscripts showcase surprisingly playful images of our furry friends. From these (often very funny) portrayals, we can learn a lot about medieval attitudes towards cats—not least that they were a central fixture of daily medieval life. In the middle ages, men and women were often identified by the animals they kept. Pet monkeys, for example, were considered…
Photography Courtesy of Keys Soulcare Including a new Maison Margiela Replica fragrance that just hit shelves. By Lauren Knowles Date December 23, 2022 A brand-new serum from Alicia Keys’ skincare line, Keys Soulcare, is now available Photography Courtesy of Keys Soulcare Step into 2023 with a new addition to your skincare ritual — this Truly Becoming Multi-Benefit Peptide Serum offering from Keys Soulcare. Clinically proven to provide hydration all-day long and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, this serum is formulated with skin-nourishing polypeptide complex, marine bamboo and multi-weight hyaluronic acid ingredients. “This is my skin’s soulmate —…
TikTok won dismissal of a lawsuit accusing it of causing the death of a 10-year-old girl by promoting a deadly “blackout challenge” that encouraged people to choke themselves on its video-based social media platform. US District Judge Paul Diamond in Philadelphia ruled Tuesday that the company was immune from the lawsuit under a part of the federal Communications Decency Act that shields publishers of others’ work.”The wisdom of conferring such immunity is something properly taken up with Congress, not the courts,” Diamond wrote.Jeffrey Goodman, a lawyer for the girl’s mother, Tawainna Anderson, said in a statement that the family would “continue…
[] Skip to main content The superstar’s new single “Flowers” will arrive on Jan. 13. Miley Cyrus Vijat Mohindra/NBC Halfway through the second annual Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party — which Cyrus co-hosted this year with Dolly Parton and aired live on NBC — the superstar announced her new single “Flowers.” The song will arrive on Jan. 13. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The announcement came on the heels of posters plastered across various cities that read: New Year New Miley. The NYE tease was first accompanied online by a 17-second…
Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan) graces the big screen again with The Whale, his newest psychological drama based on Samuel D. Hunter’s stage play. This film follows a 600-pound English teacher trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter. The star of the film? An unlikely actor who you may not have seen on the big screen in a while. The muscle-bound action hero of the 1990s and 2000s, Brendan Fraser, plays an obese recluse in a flawed but heartfelt drama that captures a sober look at a broken family and a journey to fix it. The film establishes a…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. You’ve likely heard of the dystopian novel 1984 and maybe even Animal Farm. Sure, you might have known the author was British writer George Orwell, but maybe you’ve asked: Who was George Orwell, actually? In this article, we’ll explore George Orwell’s life and work so you have all the facts about this important and influential author. When Was George Orwell Born? Orwell was born with the name Eric Arthur Blar on June 25, 1903 in Motihari, Bengal, in British India. Orwell considered his…
Not every character can be a favorite. Sometimes they aren’t even our favorite love-to-hate characters. Between baffling plot decisions, strange developments, or irritating personality moments, there are the ones who annoy us when they’re on our TV screens. The 2022 TV season was a good year for romantic relationships and juicy character arcs, but this list is about the other side of the coin. The most annoying TV characters we couldn’t ignore (even when we tried). Below, we at TV Fanatic came together to pick out those frustrating characters and shine a light on them. Did your choice make the…
Antibiotic resistance, when infection-causing bacteria evolve so they are no longer affected by typical antibiotics, is a global concern. New research at the University of Tokyo has mapped the evolution and process of natural selection of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria in the lab. These maps, called fitness landscapes, help us better understand the step-by-step development and characteristics of E. coli resistance to eight different drugs, including antibiotics. Researchers hope their results and methods will be useful for predicting and controlling E. coli and other bacteria in the future. Have you ever felt queasy after eating an undercooked burger? Or…
Photography courtesy of Dior A look at the reinvention of a cult classic. By Natasha Boateng Date December 23, 2022 “Life isn’t black and white; it’s gold.” If you’re a beauty history buff, then you likely know that famous tag line from the original 1999 Christian Dior J’adore fragrance advert starring Estonian supermodel Carmen Kass walking through a pool of liquid gold (actor Charlize Theron has taken over as the face since 2006). With its signature gilded bottle inspired by the figure-eight (a nod to Christian Dior’s 1949 cyclone dress) and adorned with what looks like fine, golden jewellery around…
“There’s definitely a stigma in the industry. I wouldn’t really say from the audience’s perspective—a good film is a good film. But within the industry, I think there’s a stigma.” She ended up working with Nick Cooke, who she says, like her, viewed using a phone as a challenge rather than an obstacle. Stettner believes this reluctance to take phone cameras seriously stems from the fetishization of high-end equipment in the film industry. Using a professional cinema camera can make your work feel like it’s “professional,” even if that’s not always the case. Students also come to film schools to…
Dave Grohl and Karen O Play Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Heads Will Roll” 0){ var regexp = /pwtv=(.*?)(&|$)/g; var matches = regexp.exec(purl); if(matches.length >= 2 && matches[1].length > 0){ profileVersionId = ‘/’+matches[1]; } } var wtads = document.createElement(‘script’); wtads.async = true; wtads.type = ‘text/javascript’; wtads.src = url+profileVersionId+’/pwt.js’; var node = document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0]; node.parentNode.insertBefore(wtads, node); })(); ]]> Karen O and Dave Grohl (YouTube) December 23, 2022 | 7:41pm ET The dreidel won’t be the only thing rolling on the floor this Festival of Lights: For the sixth night of his 2022 Hanukkah Sessions, Dave Grohl recruited Karen O of Yeah Yeah Yeahs for…
The official trailer for Blumhouse Television and MGM+’s forthcoming horror thriller titled There’s Something Wrong With The Children has been released. The video highlights a weekend trip gone wrong when a pair of kids start acting sinister after exploring a mysterious cave with their parents and friends. The film will be available on January 17, 2023, digitally and through video-on-demand. It will then debut on MGM+ (formerly Epix) on March 17, 2023. Check out the official There’s Something Wrong With The Children trailer below: There’s Something Wrong With The Children is directed by Roxanne Benjamin from a screenplay written by…
Several species of ant have been observed producing a liquid while in a pupal stage that is consumed by ant larvae and adults, and this is likely to occur across all ant species Life 30 November 2022 By Jason Arunn Murugesu Clonal raider ants (Ooceraea biroi) and their larvae may be nourished by a liquid secreted by pupae of the speciesDaniel Kronauer A nutrient-rich liquid that could be produced by all ant species while the insects are in their pupal stage is consumed by adults and larvae. The creation of this fluid hadn’t been reported by researchers before, according to an editorial accompanying the…
Goodbye Poop by Clay Robinson What’s it About? This humorous take on Goodbye Moon will definitely make you laugh through the potty training process. Potty training is an important milestone, but every parent dreads it — because yes, messes do happen. Accidents can be embarrassing, especially if you’re caught off-guard in a public place. However, potty training is an essential part of growing up. So, where do you begin when there are so many tips, tricks and techniques on the Internet? For parents who are getting ready to potty train their young’uns, Goodbye Poop by Clay Robinson is a good…
Sharon Osbourne reportedly fell ill on the set of a paranormal TV show on Friday, December 16, and was taken to the hospital. According to TMZ, the 70-year-old had a medical emergency on Friday while shooting the show at the Glen Tavern Inn in Santa Paula, CA. The Ventura County Fire Department told the site that emergency medical personnel answered a “medical call” at the inn at 6:30 local time on Friday night and transported a patient — whom Santa Paula Police Chief Don Aguilar confirmed to be Osbourne — to Santa Paula Hospital. A manager at the Glen Tavern…
A new computational analysis by theorists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory and Wayne State University supports the idea that photons (a.k.a. particles of light) colliding with heavy ions can create a fluid of “strongly interacting” particles. In a paper just published in Physical Review Letters, they show that calculations describing such a system match up with data collected by the ATLAS detector at Europe’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC). As the paper explains, the calculations are based on the hydrodynamic particle flow seen in head-on collisions of various types of ions at both the LHC and the…
Photography by Getty Images Remembering Dame Vivienne Westwood, the iconic British fashion designer who brought punk to high fashion. By FASHION Staff Date December 29, 2022 Vivienne Westwood, who died December 29 in London at age 81, is widely credited for being the “high priestess of punk.” But she was so much more than that. Westwood was a visionary whose designs always led, never followed. She was a wit who could skewer aristocratic snobbery with a shrewdly mangled plaid. She was irreverent and provocative, receiving her Order of the British Empire at Buckingham Palace panty-less and putting the Queen with…
Congratulations: You’ve been chosen for a Yeti Hopper M20 Cooler. You’ve been chosen many, many times. It’s right there, in your inbox. The email is from Dick’s Sporting Goods. Never mind that it reads as Dicks Sporting Goods, minus the apostrophe, or Dicks SportingGoods, or Dicks SPORTING Goods. Search for “Dicks” in your Gmail and you’ll find it. Search for “Dicks” on Twitter and—well, something else might come up. But then you’ll see them, the complaints from people who, like you, have been getting incessant emails from “Dick’s Sporting Goods” about the Yeti Hopper M20. The emails urge the receipts to click the link…
‘Tis the season to listen to Christmas songs on repeat without thinking, “Is it too soon?” Like many other artists across genres, Latin acts have been releasing back-to-back bilingual (Spanish and English) holiday songs — whether original or covers — to get in the spirit navideño. Among those who recently dropped a cover of their favorite Christmas song is Kenia Os, who released her version of “Blanca Navidad.” “It’s a classic that’s never missing in my house when Christmas begins,” the influencer and singer says in a statement about the recording. “When they asked me to choose a song that represented that magical moment…
The following post contains SPOILERS for Glass Onion.A good murder mystery can be watched twice: Once to be surprised, and once to see how the movie surprised you. There are clues you missed, red herrings that tricked you, and plot threads you didn’t fully understand until the final solution was revealed. In the case of Glass Onion, it’s only on second viewing that you realize that Rian Johnson essentially spoiled his big structural twist within the movie’s first minutes.The scene in question involves the arrival of several elaborate boxes at the homes or offices of a group of friends. The boxes…