A critical set of genes linked to successful racehorses has been identified by an international research team. Scientists from Asia, Europe, North America, and the Irish equine science company Plusvital compared the genomes of Thoroughbred, Arabian and Mongolian racehorses to horses bred for other sports and leisure, and were able to pinpoint a set of genes that play a significant role in muscle, metabolism, and neurobiology. These genes were found to be clearly different in racing horses, and were common to all racing breeds compared to those animals from non-racing breeds. “Since the discovery of the ‘Speed Gene’ in 2009,…
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Kate Walsh is getting candid about returning to Grey’s Anatomy. The Addison Montgomery actress appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show this week and opened up about her return to the ABC medical drama. “It’s incredible to be back,” Walsh gushed. “But the younger set of actors who are the new set of interns, they grew up watching the show. You’re like, ‘Oh, hi!'” “It’s funny to be the elder statesman of the show. They’re so beautiful, all of them are such great actors.” Walsh went on to credit her behind-the-scenes colleagues for keeping the show fresh. “The writers, I mean,…
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. Long before the Plazacore aesthetic made waves on TikTok, fictional fashion mavens like Blair Waldorf, Carrie Waldorf, and even Eloise (of “Eloise at the Plaza” fame, duh!), were perfecting their own variations of the polished and preppy fad — usually with a headband in tow, too! While a lot changes in fashion, some things remain a staple forever, and we’d argue that a statement…
Roger Zelazny, author of novels such as Lord of Light and A Night in the Lonesome October, was one of science fiction’s most treasured voices. Sci-fi author and editor Warren Lapine credits Zelazny’s books with rescuing him from the life of a juvenile delinquent. “Roger Zelazny is a writer’s writer,” Lapine says in Episode 534 of the Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy podcast. “He makes people want to write. You read what he’s doing, and you can tell he’s having so much fun, you’re like, ‘I’ve got to be able to do that.’ And so I immediately wanted to become…
[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Poker Face, Season 1 Episode 4, “Rest in Metal.”] John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats has a wide-ranging resume, but Rian Johnson’s Poker Face added a new job skill to it: Actor. In Episode 4 of the Peacock mystery drama, streaming today, Darnielle guest-stars as Al, a heavy metal guitarist who conspires with his struggling bandmates to murder their drummer and steal the potential hit song he wrote. While Darnielle has been performing for decades, he tells Consequence that making television was “a very alien world to me. I had no idea really…
Eileen – 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) { json = JSON.parse(event.data);…
For the first time, scientists have observed quantum interference—a wavelike interaction between particles related to the weird quantum phenomenon of entanglement—occurring between two different kinds of particles. The discovery could help physicists understand what goes on inside an atomic nucleus. Particles act as both particles and waves. And interference is the ability of one particle’s wavelike action to diminish or amplify the action of other quantum particles, like two boat wakes crossing in a lake. Sometimes the overlapping waves add up to a bigger wave, and sometimes they cancel out, erasing the wave. This interference occurs because of entanglement, one…
Nonfiction books are my jam, and nonfiction science books? Especially so. What I love is how broad the genre is. Science can include things like medicine, nature, ecology, marine biology, conservation, psychology, chemistry, microbiology, and much more. It can also include personal essay and memoir, and may weave in history. For me, that’s the beauty of science: its reach. My shelves have been overflowing with books lately — there are so many great books out right now, and I’m still trying to catch up from 2022 — but my science bookshelves are particularly full. The diversity of science books right…
A small but zippy asteroid will pass close to Earth on Thursday, not to be seen again until 2036. Asteroid 2023 BU is only about 12 to 26.9 feet (3.7 to 8.2 meters) in diameter and was discovered less than a week ago on January 21 by amateur astronomer Gennadiy Borisov. According to The Virtual Telescope Project (opens in new tab), the asteroid will pass less than 6213.7 miles (10,000 kilometers) from Earth’s center, about a quarter of the distance between the planet and its man-made geostationary satellites, which orbit over the equator at the same speed and direction as Earth.The…
Meet Jimmy Laird. He’s a father, a therapist, a colleague, a friend, a neighbor, a mentee, and a grieving widower on Shrinking Season 1 Episode 1 and Shrinking Season 1 Episode 2. Aside from the grieving part, he’s failing at all these roles. He has a breakthrough at work when he seems stuck in his pit of despair for eternity. As he explains to his mentor and friend, Paul, if he gets his hands dirtier and becomes more involved, he can make real changes in his patients’ lives. He will do this even though it goes against all the tenants…
If the recent drop in temperature and flurries of snow have got you thinking about swapping out your quilted jacket and trainers for cosy winter looks that consist of plenty more layers and warm boots, then coats are probably on your radar right now. And rightly so, as the best outerwear often sells out early. Don’t fear, though. If you’re keen to get prepared for the cold snap ahead, you’re in the right place. Those of you who have been hunting down winter inspo on Instagram have probably already spotted some of Raey’s coats, as plenty of influencers are hooked on them. But unlike other cult items, these minimalist,…
Water is urban planners’ nemesis. Because the built environment is so impervious to liquid, thanks to all that asphalt, concrete, and brick, water accumulates instead of seeping into the ground. That’s how you get the extreme flooding that has plagued California for weeks, so far killing 19 people and causing perhaps $30 billion in damages.Traditionally, engineers have treated stormwater as a nuisance, building out complex infrastructure like drains and canals to funnel the deluge to rivers or oceans before it has a chance to puddle. But in California and elsewhere, climate change is forcing a shift in that strategy. As…
Britney Spears expressed frustration after some of her fans called the police to request a wellness check on the singer, prompting law enforcement officials to show up at her home at 11 p.m. on the night of January 25th. “As everyone knows the police were called to my house based on some prank phone calls,” Spears wrote in a January 26th social media statement. “I love and adore my fans but this time things went a little too far and my privacy was invaded.” Spears who noted, “The police never entered my home and when they came to my gate…
Cinema trips in the movies: The good, the bad and the ugly 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 = {};…
Emma Straub’s Historic F-Bomb: The Houston Chronicle reported that a school district in Texas uninvited novelist Emma Straub (This Time Tomorrow) from a planned visit with elementary school students because the author dropped multiple F-Bombs in a Tweet in 2022. Emma Straub had been invited to read her new children’s book, Very Good Hats, to kindergarten and first-grade students at two elementary schools in Katy, a city near Houston. Reese’s January Book Club Pick: Readers can’t get enough of debut author, Ana Reyes’ compelling psychological thriller, The House in the Pines! Newark to Host Phillip Roth Festival: The New Jersey…
High levels of lipoprotein(a), a type of “bad” cholesterol, may be associated with an 18-20% higher risk of cardiovascular disease among people who have hypertension, however, CVD risk was not higher among those without hypertension, according to new research published today inHypertension, an American Heart Association journal. “High blood pressure is a known cardiovascular disease risk factor, and lipoprotein(a) is a type of inherited ‘bad’ cholesterol that may also lead to cardiovascular disease,” said lead study author Rishi Rikhi, M.D., M.S., a cardiovascular medicine fellow at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. “We found that…
Pamela Anderson is speaking out about the infamous limited series Pam & Tommy. The Hulu miniseries was made without the involvement of Anderson, and the actress and model called the crew behind the scenes “a–holes.” The series starred Lily James and Sebastian Stan, but Anderson was never approached to be involved or give her permission for such a personal subject matter. In a new interview with Variety, Anderson said the show was “salt on the wound.” “You still owe me a public apology.” Anderson said she had nothing against James and invited her to the premiere of her Netflix documentary…
“A common mistake people make with their skincare products is applying them in the wrong order,” says Heather Wish, skincare expert and education specialist for Paula’s Choice. “Applying your products in the wrong order can impact the way your product absorbs and ultimately the performance of the product,” she adds. “For example, if you ever apply a skincare product over your SPF, or worse mix another product in with your SPF before application, you are diluting your SPF, and your skin will not be fully protected.” Likewise, if you were to apply a serum on top of your moisturiser, the thicker…
Netflix India and Neeraj Pandey (A Wednesday!) have announced a new crime drama series, Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, that stars Karan Tacker (Specials Ops), Avinash Tiwary (Laila Majnu), Ashutosh Rana (Aranyak), Ravi Kishan (The Whistleblower), Anup Soni (Crime Patrol), Jatin Sarna (Sacred Games), Nikita Dutta (The Big Bull), Abhimanyu Singh (Sooryavanshi), Aishwarya Sushmita (Special Ops 1.5), Shraddha Das (Ek Mini Katha), and Vinay Pathak (Bheja Fry). Inspired by the true story of how Bihar’s most dangerous criminal was caught, Khakee: The Bihar Chapter is set in the early 2000s and follows the tussle between two men on opposite sides of…
Is it the “most heavy metal wedding ever”? That’s what a “head-banging bride and groom” aimed for when they exchanged electric guitars instead of wedding rings at their nuptials, as the New York Post reported.That’s right! Last month, video creator Madi Danger and her husband, Jay Aspen, tied the knot in Idaho Falls, Idaho. But as a “less stressful and more personal” solution to ordinary “crappy” wedding bands, they say, the pair swapped Gibson Explorers with each other.Watch the video down toward the bottom of this post.”It was really fun because the guitars had been hidden for so long —…
Cindy Williams, who played Shirley on the groundbreaking ’70s sitcom Laverne & Shirley, has died at the age of 75.According to the Associated Press, Williams died in Los Angeles on Jan. 25 after a brief illness. Her children, Zak and Emily Hudson, shared the news in a statement released through family spokeswoman Liza Cranis.“The passing of our kind, hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brought us insurmountable sadness that could never truly be expressed,” the statement said. “Knowing and loving her has been our joy and privilege. She was one of a kind, beautiful, generous and possessed a brilliant sense of…
Credit: Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering (2022). DOI: 10.1007/s11783-022-1590-z Reliable colorimetric analysis technologies have been widely praised for their highly sensitive and selective responses towards various contaminants in environmental monitoring. In principle, the chromogenic agent selectively reacts with the target in water samples, and the colored product reflects the specific absorbance spectrum. Obeying the Lambert-Beer law, the absorbance is proportional to the concentration of the absorbing species, providing the basis for the qualitative and quantitative detection of contaminants in water samples. The observation by eye has the advantage of low cost, but the accuracy is unsatisfactory. The conventional photoelectron…
This May Be Difficult to Read by Claire Rubman More than 42 million Americans are functionally illiterate; they can’t follow the directions on a can of soup. Millions of students leave grade school with insufficient reading skills to adequately do their work and learn. How and why did this happen? And what does this say about the way we are educating our children? Claire Rubman, a cognitive development psychologist and college professor, attempts to address those issues and provide solutions in her new book, This May Be Difficult to Read. She provided more insight in this recent Q&A with BookTrib.…
The world’s most notorious pirates terrorized the seven seas and amassed huge riches between the 16th and 19th centuries. Many of these ship plunderers remain famous to this day, but they were very different from the often-friendly pirates seen in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie franchise. Many of history’s most famous pirates began as privateers — sailors-for-hire on private warships who had been given permission to attack their country’s enemies at sea and harass commercial ships in designated zones. Some of these privateers also targeted ships from their own nation when the lure of gold was too great, and they…
Julie Chrisley reported to Federal Medical Center Lexington in Kentucky on Tuesday, January 17, to begin her seven-year prison sentence, but she isn’t the only reality star incarcerated at the facility. Ex-cheerleader Jerry Harris, who appeared in the Emmy-winning Netflix docuseries Cheer, was locked up at Federal Medical Center Lexington last August after being sentenced to 12 years in prison for soliciting sex and pornographic photos and videos from minors. However, Julie and Harris are unlikely to cross paths while in prison as male and female inmates are kept separate. Chrisley resides with her fellow female inmates at Federal Medical…
A big part of my job and drive is to take all the stress out of shopping for you, and to ensure I do just that, I make a point of filing through any and every new-in section on the regular to bring you an edit of the very best pieces. Not only does this save you copious amounts of scrolling time, but it’ll also make it easy for you to identify the items you’re drawn to over and over. Honing your style is the biggest time saver, after all, and the best way to do that is to see everything that’s on…
The incredible feat of developing Covid-19 vaccines so rapidly showcased science at its very best. But as we applauded the heroic effort of our health care workers in March 2022, one of my neighbors asked, “Why hasn’t AI helped?” A fair question. Machine-learning techniques contributed in some specific areas, and they are helping with future pandemic preparedness today. But, in reality, this test came too soon for AI to show its full promise. But eight months later, still in the midst of the pandemic, AI solved a nearly 50-year-old grand challenge in biology: the protein-structure prediction problem. Life science experts described this breakthrough…
[] Skip to main content This will mark the multi-hyphenate’s first music release since starring in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Janelle Monáe attends the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles. Amy Sussman/GI Janelle Monáe offered fans a sneak peek at her new single “Float” via social media on Wednesday (Jan. 25). “No I’m not the same/ I think I done changed/ See, somethin’ not the same/ I used to walk into the room head down/ I don’t walk, now I float/ Float all of my/ Float all of this/ Float,” they…
According to Above the Line, Hereditary star Alex Wolff is reportedly reuniting with director Michael Sarnoski in Paramount Pictures’ A Quiet Place: Day One. Wolff and Sarnoski previously worked together in the critically-acclaimed 2021 drama Pig. Should his casting be confirmed, he would be joining previously announced leading stars, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o and Stranger Things breakout Joseph Quinn. No word yet on who Wolff will play in the movie. Apart from the upcoming horror prequel, Wolff will also next be seen in another high-profile project in the form of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer biopic. A Quiet Place: Day One will…
Dear Stephen King: Last week, you had a tweet take off. I’ve seen it everywhere, including on several giant Facebook pages, Instagram pages, even on TikTok. The tweet, about book banning, is nice and sexy, attempting to break down the problem in under 280 characters. And you know, it was successful! Hey, kids! It’s your old buddy Steve King telling you that if they ban a book in your school, haul your ass to the nearest bookstore or library ASAP and find out what they don’t want you to read. — Stephen King (@StephenKing) January 18, 2023 It got a…