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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. When I find a new, exciting mystery series, I know it’s time to clear space on my bookshelf. Like many mystery fans, when a new sleuth wins me over, I want to read every book they’re in. So what is it about a good mystery series that makes readers like me commit for multiple novels, dozens of murders, and thousands of pages? The answer lies in the series’ comforting blend of familiarity and intrigue. With a favorite series, I get to spend time…

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The holidays are upon us and it’s time to get those wallets out. If you’re a TV/movie hound like us, it’s the perfect time of year to grab some hotly anticipated entertainment goods, such as physical media! Whether it’s to bolster the roster of your previously existing collection or serve as a stocking stuffer for a loved one, DVDs, box sets, and Blu-Rays still have a place in the digital era. The latter is especially true when they’re in 4K, and you consider all the streaming services dropping like flies these days. Our offerings below include some of 2022’s best,…

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Space elevators are often dismissed as a science fiction dream, but I believe they will exist soon—perhaps in two or three decades. Throughout my career as an aerospace engineer and physics professor, I keep coming back to the concept of a cable stretching from Earth to space, along which people and cargo can easily travel. In recent years I and other researchers have found new ways to tinker with designs and answer questions about how space elevators could work. There are many reasons to build a space elevator. The obvious one is the major energy and cost savings; it’s a…

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Despite being loose-fitting, this style isn’t dowdy. These billowing dresses create their own silhouette, and their ease and comfort are perfect for warm summer days. In this edit, you’ll find classic loose styles along with designs that feature shirred tops, cinched pleating or carefully placed cut-outs for those easing into this exaggerated style.Not only is this dress style immensely wearable, but it will also be a versatile addition to your wardrobe. Dress up for wedding guest outfits, or style simply for relaxed picnics in the park. Smarter styles will take you from office to evening, whilst cotton and linen dresses can be thrown over beachwear on your next holiday.Keep reading…

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You can quit being patient. All those enticing gadgets that have been capturing your attention (and some WIRED Recommends awards) all year long have finally gone on sale for Cyber Monday. Whether you venture into the stores or shop from the comfort of your sofa as you grub down those leftover turkey-and-cranberry-sauce sandwiches, feast your eyes on the bounty that is these Best Buy Cyber Monday deals.Updated November 28: We’ve updated pricing and struck out deals that have ended or are sold out.WIRED’s Cyber Monday CoverageCyber Monday is over. Read 200+ Best Cyber Monday Deals Still Going Strong (as of…

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Gauze, the influential Japanese hardcore punk band, are breaking up after 41 years. They announced the news today (November 26) on the band’s official Twitter. “Report of disbandment of GAUZE,” reads a translated version of their statement. “Ever since I became a current member, I have decided that if even one person leaves the group, it will be disbanded. Postscript: The last T-shirt sale will be held at Koenji Record Shop Base.”That statement alludes to one of the rare interviews Gauze did during their career. In 1997, bassist Shin told Maximum Rocknroll, “To be honest, if one of the members…

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Strange World review – A worthwhile Disney animation 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)…

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A panel of investigational monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeting different sites of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) blocked infection when tested in human cells in a laboratory setting. Moreover, one of the experimental mAbs provided nearly complete protection against EBV infection and lymphoma when tested in mice. The results appear online today in the journal Immunity. Scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, in collaboration with researchers from Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, led the study. EBV is one of the most common human viruses. After an EBV infection, the…

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We’ve asked you to guess both literary fiction and fantasy novels based on their first lines. Now we’re giving you the chance to test your graphic novel knowledge. In the quiz below, I’ll provide the first line or two of a famous comic, and you need to guess which book it came from. (No fair checking the Amazon previews!) With prose books, a first line is vitally important. It can either draw a reader in or compel them to close the book forever. With comics, while the first line is certainly important, the first image does just as much —…

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After its November 11 theatrical debut, Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds‘ Spirited is now streaming on Apple TV+. The Christmas movie musical features 12 brand new songs from the Oscar-winning music and lyrics duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, The Greatest Showman), and these tracks are bonafide ear worms that’ll have you bopping along all season long. The music from Spirited sounds exactly how Christmas fanfare should — big, bright melodies with lyrics that teach a lesson, and of course — with its hilarious leading men — they’re loaded with humor. But Reynolds and…

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Actors may suppress their core sense of self when acting, as they immerse themselves in a new role, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The research, published in Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, suggests that when actors take on a new character, they may be able to suppress their everyday self — implying that theatre training may have a big impact on the fundamental mechanisms of the human brain. Researchers worked in collaboration with Flute Theatre, who create and deliver interactive productions of Shakespeare for autistic individuals and their families, using a series of sensory drama games, known as the…

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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. For a girls’ night in, Nicola Peltz Beckham hosted Selena Gomez, her younger sister, and their friends to watch Gomez’s new documentary, “My Mind & Me,” on Saturday, Nov. 5. The dress code for the intimate slumber party? A Barbie-pink satin PJ set finished with fanciful ruffled trim at the straps and pant legs. The group of six further accessorized the moment with blue…

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YouTube said on Thursday that doctors, nurses and other health care professionals can apply to have their YouTube channels certified, in a push to limit misinformation on the site. The change will allow viewers to more easily access videos containing “high-quality health information,” YouTube said. “This is a big step towards helping people more easily find and connect with content that comes from the extraordinary community of healthcare professionals on YouTube,” the service added.In addition to doctors and nurses, mental health professionals and healthcare information providers may also apply for the YouTube verification that allows their videos to be spotted…

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Fast-growing, drought-tolerant trees are slowly spreading across grasslands on every continent except Antarctica. Given how desperate we are to reduce carbon in the atmosphere, millions of new saplings sprouting each year might seem like a good thing. But in reality, their spread across vulnerable grasslands and shrublands is upending ecosystems and livelihoods. As these areas transform into woodland, wildlife disappears, water supplies dwindle, and soil health suffers. The risk of catastrophic wildfire also skyrockets.ContentThis content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.In a new study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, researchers have shown how woodland expansion also takes…

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Ticketmaster has canceled the general on-sale of tickets for Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” that was scheduled to begin Friday, November 18th. “Due to extraordinarily high demands on ticketing systems and insufficient remaining ticket inventory to meet that demand, tomorrow’s public on-sale for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour has been cancelled,” the company wrote in a social media statement. Pre-sale for “The Eras Tour” began on Tuesday, November 15th, and quickly overwhelmed Ticketmaster’s website. Representatives for the company said that 14 million people attempted to book seats, while they had only planned for 1.5 million fans to purchase tickets with…

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In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Oscar nominee Margot Robbie officially confirmed the current status of the female-led Pirates of the Caribbean project that she has been attached to for quite a while now. Robbie has revealed that the potential spin-off has been canceled and is no longer moving forward at Disney after the company rejected the initial idea for the project.“We had an idea and we were developing it for a while, ages ago, to have more of a female-led—not totally female-led, but just a different kind of story—which we thought would’ve been really cool, but I guess…

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In the newest chapter of Susan Lax & Friends, spiritual counselor Susan Lax is joined by Dr. Jeannie Blaustein, Founding Chair of Reimagine, to discuss “how to embrace joy and loss during celebrations.” Susan Lax is the acclaimed author of A Heart’s Landscape: An Invitation to the Garden of Moments (our review), and a spiritual coach with a passion to help guide those touched by illness and challenged with transitions. As the Founding Chair of Reimagine, Jeannie helps people and communities reframe loss, adversity and mortality, and channel life’s challenges into meaning and growth. Along with her work at her nonprofit, Jeannie’s career includes time…

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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Broad Sheet? My nephew picked a couple prompts. If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Broad Sheet, what would they be? Something bad by Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? Science fiction and non-fiction are my favorite to read. The science fiction is my favorite to write. What books are on your TBR pile right now? The latest Cook’s Country magazine and The Killing Series by Bill O’Reilly, What…

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[Warning: The below contains spoilers for The Sex Lives of College Girls, Season 2, Episodes 1 & 2.] The Sex Lives of College Girls has returned and is setting up plenty of back-to-school drama for the ladies of Essex as they come back from fall break. While some relationships are blooming, others are facing the fallout of their Season 1 actions, and TV Insider caught up with the stars — Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Reneé Rapp, and Alyah Chanelle Scott — and co-creators Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble to talk all things Season 2. As viewers saw in the first…

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[Warning: The below contains spoilers for The Sex Lives of College Girls, Season 2, Episodes 1 & 2.] The Sex Lives of College Girls has returned and is setting up plenty of back-to-school drama for the ladies of Essex as they come back from fall break. While some relationships are blooming, others are facing the fallout of their Season 1 actions, and TV Insider caught up with the stars — Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Reneé Rapp, and Alyah Chanelle Scott — and co-creators Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble to talk all things Season 2. As viewers saw in the first…

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Genetic mutations kick start cancers. Some mutations shuffle the genetic code, others come from the deletion of key genes. At La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI), researchers have made a major breakthrough in understanding how deletion of the genes that encode TET proteins can lead to cancer growth. Their new study, published in Nature Communications, is the first to show the immediate consequences of deleting all three genes from the TET family in mouse embryonic stem cells. By using this mouse model, the researchers discovered that TET proteins are critical for keeping the process of cell and DNA replication running…

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Ah, the Great British high street—we’ve got a lot to thank it for. Between its affordability and sheer convenience, it’s become our primary way to shop, and when it comes to trends, we can always rely on it to deliver accessible takes on runway pieces. More often than not, scouring the stores can uncover hidden gems and turn unexpected pieces into overnight successes, and with a new season of clothes and accessories making their way into stores, there is plenty to be excited about for the season ahead. Marks and Spencer has had a particularly good run of transitional pieces and standout accessories in the last few…

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Like most New York City apartments, mine has outdated parquet floors. It’s easy to spot scuff marks and stains, but dust feels almost impossible. Before a Dyson vacuum entered my arsenal, I relied on a Swiffer Sweeper. (The clunky Dirt Devil vac I shared with my roommates lost suction.) I’ll admit I can be obsessive over cleanliness, but I’d fly through boxes of Swiffer sweeping cloths on what felt like a weekly basis—there’s always more dust. My situation was annoying and pricey.Dyson’s cordless vacuum line has always been an aspirational household appliance for me (you know you’re an adult when…

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The Pitch: Several years ago, German creative/romantic partners Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar made their mark with Netflix’s sci-fi/thriller series Dark. Centered around “A missing child [who] sets four families on a frantic hunt for answers as they unearth a mind-bending mystery that spans three generations,” it was heavily praised by critics and audiences. Thus, the roughly two-and-a-half-year wait to see what the duo would do next has been tough, to put it mildly. That brings us to their second succinctly-yet-enigmatically-titled show for the streaming service, 1899. This time, “multinational immigrants traveling from the old continent to the new…

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Marvel has loads of super-villain teams in its comics. There’s the Frightful Four, the Dark Avengers, the Sinister Six, Omega Flight, the Sons of the Serpent, the Zodiac, and of course the Masters of Evil, led by Baron Zemo. But so far, none of Marvel’s many super-villain teams have ever been adapted to a movie or TV show in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Why is that? In our latest MCU video, we take a look at Marvel’s super-villain teams, and try to figure out why none have made the jump to movies or shows. We also look at how the Masters of…

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A new optical study reveals how the glass-like shells of diatoms help these unicellular organisms perform photosynthesis even in dim conditions. Their shells contain holes that change the behavior of light depending on their size, spacing and configuration. Credit: Santiago Bernal, McGill University A new study has revealed how the glass-like shells of diatoms help these microscopic organisms perform photosynthesis in dim conditions. A better understanding of how these phytoplankton harvest and interact with light could lead to improved solar cells, sensing devices and optical components. “The computational model and toolkit we developed could pave the way toward mass-manufacturable, sustainable…

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We all know that writing is hard work. Trying to find the perfect words to create a lasting work of art can be a maddening process. Remember how hard it was to pick your yearbook quote? It was a reflection of where you were in your life at the time, and it seemed so perfect. And now forever, under your senior picture, it will say, “A licky boom-boom down” from Snow’s Informer. Because it’s often hard to pick the right words! Now imagine they’re going on your headstone. That’s forever-forever. But many authors have chosen (or had chosen) some really…

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Riverdale is an unconventional teen drama. The off-the-wall camp keeps us guessing (and sometimes shocked). When you think your mind is wrapped around the plot, the wicked little town loves to throw a curveball. We’ve had murder mysteries, mob bosses, serial killers, a brainwashing board game, cults, witches, magic, and most recently, a demonic apocalypse, to name a few. The drama is vastly different than the darkly small town we met during Riverdale Season 1. But how did we get here? It’s almost like the plot of some scary movie or book. What if Riverdale is a fictionalized story set…

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Brain fog – which encompasses memory problems, lack of mental clarity and an inability to focus – had eluded scientific scrutiny until covid-19 thrust it into the spotlight. Now, we’re starting to learn more about what exactly it is and how we can beat it Health 8 June 2022 By Kayt Sukel Adam Nickel COURTNEY SHUKIS was looking forward to lunch: she had just recovered from covid-19 and was glad to be meeting her friends again. Before leaving her home in Plano, Texas, she checked the calendar, making a mental note of the restaurant and when to meet. “But instead…

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Because the knitted dresses trend has stood the test of time and proven popular for many seasons now, there are so many iterations out there to choose from if you’re looking to invest in one or build up your collection. Yes, there are a number of designers doing them really well (think Christopher Esber and Chloé), but luckily for us, this is one of those trends the high street has absolutely nailed too.In particular, H&M has knocked its knitted-dress offering out of the park. We know the high-street retailer is always impressive at producing expensive-looking basics, but trust us when we say its rib-knit dresses…

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