The Greek island of Santorini, traditionally known as Thera, experienced one of the largest volcanic eruptions in the Holocene epoch, most likely between 1609 and 1560 BCE, according to a new analysis by Sturt Manning, Distinguished Professor of Arts and Sciences in Classical Archaeology. Credit: Sturt W. Manning One of the largest volcanic eruptions in the Holocene epoch—as measured by the volume of material ejected—occurred on the Greek island of Santorini, traditionally known as Thera. It is considered a pivotal event in the prehistory of the Aegean and East Mediterranean region, with the city of Akrotiri, buried some 1,600 years…
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Ah, the ’90s. An era defined by MTV, halter-neck tops, and more boy bands than we care to count. Some of our absolute favorite pop culture moments were born out of this decade, and when we think back on it, we can’t help but relish in the wonderfully wild ’90s hairstyles.From messy buns to a broad selection of fringes, and, of course, butterfly clips galore, there was something special about the hair trends from this time. The It girls of the era, such as Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, and Gwen Stefani, were serving up enough inspiration to carry us right into…
if you don’t have an electric kettle in your kitchen, you’re missing out. Not only are these appliances slightly more energy-efficient than using a stovetop, but they’re portable and boil water more quickly. These days, electric kettles come in various sizes with different kinds of spouts, and you’ll often find models with customizable temperature settings too—allowing you to set the perfect brew temp for your pour-over coffee or loose-leaf tea.But there are a lot of electric kettles out there. If you’re looking for the best bang for your buck or one that’s particularly great for coffee, we’ve done the hard…
On Friday (October 7th), pop experimentalist extraordinaire NNAMDÏ will unleash his newest album, Please Have A Seat. The record, his debut for Secretly Canadian, features some of his poppiest, most ear-worm tunes to date while remaining within the weird, outsider approach NNAMDÏ has become known for. But, is it really that weird? For years NNAMDÏ himself would say so, prefacing his music with a quick “it’s kind of weird” whenever sharing it. He even named his 2014 release Feckin Weirdo, and the branding stuck. The word would pop up in interviews and reviews, following the Chicago artist as he continued…
When the trailer for the Sonic the Hedgehog animated movie premiered, fans freaked out. Whoever appeared in that trailer was not Sonic the Hedgehog. And they freaked out so loudly that Paramount actually decided to delay the movie and make the character look more like the version of the critter from the games. It all worked out; Sonic looked better, the movie was a hit, and got a sequel.There will be no such complaints about The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Mario looks like Mario. Bowser looks like Bowser. But the first trailer for the movie suggests there could be other issues. Chris Pratt plays the voice…
A tiny bug manipulates the behavior of its hosts to ensure its unlikely life cycle Credit: Daisy ChungAdvertisement Parasites give new meaning to the cliché “eat or be eaten.” Often their life cycle can be completed only if they are ingested by a host—multiple times for some—making the odds of their survival seemingly minuscule. To improve their chances, certain parasites manipulate their hosts’ behavior to make it more likely the eater will get eaten. The parasitic cestode Schistocephalus solidus requires a much larger host—specifically, a three-spined stickleback fish—to grow in and then a bird to breed in. But the parasite’s…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. For as long as I can remember, I have been a sucker for a good love story. Romance has always been a favorite genre of mine. When I’m not reading romance, I’m scouting out the romantic subplots lurking within the other genres I read. For reference, I’m the kind of person who made my brothers restart the board game The Game of Life with me whenever I didn’t end up with babies in my little plastic van. My happily ever after required that…
If Saturday Night Live seemed a little less Strong last night, Saturday, October 1, you may have picked up on Cecily Strong’s absence in that Season 48 premiere. Not only was the longtime SNL star MIA in last night’s episode, but she wasn’t listed in the NBC sketch-comedy show’s new opening credits. So what’s going on? Is SNL losing yet another cast member after this summer’s mass exodus? No need to worry. Strong is simply starring in a one-woman show in Los Angeles: a production of the play The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe at the…
Of all the questions that I’m asked as a beauty editor, how to actually get rid of dark circles has to be up there as one of the most widespread enquiries. Dark circles are all-inclusive when it comes to who they target, from my teenage sister whose laid-back approach to studying often results in all-nighters spent at the library to my friend who has forgotten what sleep is since becoming a mum of three.Luckily, there are things that you can do to combat dark under-eye circles if they are bothering you—and one of the simplest places to start is with a decent eye…
Coastal erosion threatens archaeological sites on every continent. Sixty percent of Africa’s 284 coastal sites of “outstanding universal value” could be at risk from a one-in-100-year extreme coastal event by 2050. And 42 of Europe’s Unesco World Heritage Sites in low-lying coastal regions of the Mediterranean are at risk of erosion. “Current climate change projections, coupled with human impacts, mean that the future is bleak for the ancient remains of many archaeologically rich coastal sites,” Marriner says.Archaeologists have few tools to prevent the destruction resulting from drought; budgets already strain to protect the most important sites. Building a sea wall…
If you follow Disturbed frontman David Draiman on social media, you know he has a lot of thoughts on politics, society, music and other hot topics. His latest is addressing the “bigots” that have stirred up some unnecessary controversy over Disney casting a Black actress to play the lead role of Ariel in a live-action take on the classic animated film, The Little Mermaid.On Friday, September 16, the singer posted on his personal Twitter account, “If you have a problem with someone dark skinned playing the role of a fantasy creature like Ariel the mermaid, you’re not really worried about…
Chaos in the kitchen with The Bear and Boiling Point 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 {…
Brain scans show that different areas are active when we contemplate our five most intimate relationships compared with other friends Mind 22 August 2022 By Jason Arunn Murugesu Our closest friends may activate different parts of our brainAndor Bujdoso / Alamy We may think about our closest friends and family using different parts of the brain than we do for the rest of our social circle, brain scans suggest. Previous research by Robin Dunbar at the University of Oxford suggests that we have several tiers of friendship and that we spend most of our time and effort on those in…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. When choosing something to read, it’s easier if you’re familiar the genre, or format, already. Because then, you only have to go into your TBR shelf and choose something that calls to you. But when it comes to dipping your toes into a new genre or format, I can understand if it suddenly becomes too much for you. I can help you out with that! It can be overwhelming when you want to read, or start reading, manga. The first question that can…
UPDATE (10/3/2022): Dish and Sling TV customers are sure to be thrilled as the providers restored access to Disney-owned TV channels which had been disabled over the weekend. Disney and Dish have reportedly come to an agreement for the time being, according to Deadline, after a dispute led to the networks including ABC, ESPN, FX, Nat Geo, and Disney Channel going dark at midnight on September 30. “We have reached a handshake agreement with DISH/Sling TV, which properly reflects fair market value and terms for The Walt Disney Company’s unparalleled content,” Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution said in a statement…
Theragun vs. Hypervolt: Which is best, and what differentiates a Theragun massage gun from a Hypervolt massage gun? If you’ve read our buyer’s guide to the best massage guns (opens in new tab), you’ll already know that Therabody and Hyperice are the brands to beat in the electric massage gun marketplace. Their premium massage guns — the Theragun Pro (opens in new tab) and the Hypervolt 2 Pro — offer similar features. These include a connected app, Bluetooth connectivity, and 5 PPM settings. In this review, we’ve looked at some of the key differences between the two brands to help you decide…
What do hairsprays do?”Hairsprays use polymers to bond the hair and help to hold the style in place,” says Grenia. “Depending on the spray there are also a number of other benefits that hairspray can provide. For example some hairsprays also help to add shine or volume.” Depending on the formulation, hairsprays should be the last step in your routine. “Most hairsprays are used to finish the hair after styling and it is dried,” says Garren. “It’s the last thing you would do to the hair to add hold and memory.”What are the benefits of using a hair spray?”If you…
Lauren Goode: My recommendation is, I’m going to put you on the spot, Snack.Michael Calore: OK.Lauren Goode: Mike is an excellent chef.Joe Ray: So I hear.Lauren Goode: He’s really, really good. When I first moved into my current apartment, this was about a year ago, Mike and Boone happened to be over one night and things were going late. We were getting hungry, and I said, maybe we should just order some food. And Mike said, “No, no, no … Let me just see what you have in the kitchen here.” Rummaged around, made us this delicious vegan—because he is…
Natalia Lafourcade has announced the release date for her upcoming album: De Todas las Flores is due out October 28 via Sony Music Entertainment México. The album was produced by Adán Jodorowsky (son of filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky), and includes contributions from Marc Ribot, Emiliano Dorantes, Sebastian Steinberg, Cyril Atef, and more. It is Lafourcade’s first album of completely new material in seven years.Ahead of the full release, the Mexican vocalist has also shared the album’s title track. In a statement, Lafourcade said:I wrote it in 2018, after a romantic breakup. A relationship that began with passion and fireworks, then deteriorated…
Today marks the 30th anniversary for the legendary Quentin Tarantino film Reservoir Dogs, and in a recent interview with ComingSoon, actor Tim Roth spoke about the film’s legacy and its impact.RELATED: Resurrection Interview: Tim Roth Talks Thriller, Working With Rebecca Hall“It’s a strange one,” said Roth of the film’s impact. “We all kind of felt it when we were making it. It’s not one of those ones where, when you look back, you go, ‘wow, that film, huh? Look what it did.’ We knew when we were making it, even before we started shooting, as the actors started to hang with…
Because plasma can shape very intense light without being damaged, it could be used to make components for lasers thousands of times more powerful than the strongest ones that exist Physics 22 August 2022 By Karmela Padavic-Callaghan Laser beams could be more powerful when passed through plasma gratingsShutterstock/luchschenF Using plasma to make lasers could make them more powerful and more compact. Matthew Edwards and Pierre Michel at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California proposed a laser design that includes components made from plasma, a state of matter similar to a hot “soup” of charged particles. They calculated that because plasma…
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Ian Sullivan evaded trouble for now, but how long is that sustainable? Ian was in full-blown withdrawal throughout The Resident Season 6 Episode 4, and it was nerve-wracking to witness. He barely pulled off an intricate surgery on an infant, raised many flags with his colleagues, and he torpedoed whatever progress he made in his relationship with Cade. While a doctor dependent on substances isn’t new in this series, they’ve fully committed to fleshing it out more than they previously had. We’re getting the full scope of how Ian’s addiction, withdrawal, and his attempts to hide it are impacting him.…
Photo by Pat Martin courtesy of CHANEL The evening was buzzing with the unmistakable energy of Hollywood networking in overdrive. By Bernadette Morra Date September 12, 2022 “I love your look! You make me want to add another necklace,” Margaret Qualley tells me at the annual TIFF Chanel dinner at Soho House Toronto this past weekend, one of the most star-studded events at this year’s film fest. The actor is referring to the ropes of pearls I have layered over a special edition Chanel-in-Monaco T-shirt from the 2023 Cruise event. Qualley, who plays a dominatrix in Sanctuary, which premiered the…
NASA is working to send a telescope up in the stratosphere using a balloon larger than a football field. The space agency has announced that it has equipped the telescope with a giant mirror which will help gather light for the instrument. The telescope will be deployed over Antarctica to study astrophysical phenomena as part of its upcoming Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for High Spectral Resolution Observations at Submillimeter-wavelengths (ASTHROS) mission.The agency’s ASTHROS mission is being managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California and will be launched no earlier than December next year. The telescope will be sent into the stratosphere…
[Updated, Oct. 4, 2022]: HARDY offered an update via Instagram on Tuesday (Oct. 4), telling fans that he and others that were on board with him are mostly ok. “I just finished hanging out with Tanner,” HARDY said. “Tanner’s ok, Noah’s ok. I still want you guys to pray for our bus driver, Ricky, who is still not in the clear yet. So if you guys could please pray for him, that would be greatly appreciated…he got a good report tonight, but he needs all the love and all the prayers that he can get.” HARDY also said that he…
Mutzenbacher – 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);…
Nearly nine in ten cases of sudden cardiac death (SCD) due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in young people are preceded by symptoms, ECG abnormalities or a positive family history, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Erik Börjesson of Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden, and colleagues. Those findings suggest that expanding cardiac screening beyond competitive athletes could aid in the prevention of SCD in the young population with HCM. HCM is a genetic cardiovascular disease believed to affect one in 500 individuals in the general population. While sudden death due to HCM is…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Average Joe? Average Joe has been a long time coming. Years ago, one of my favorite coffee stands changed ownership while I was on vacation. When I returned to find a nude barista serving my coffee, I was speechless and, I’ll admit, a little embarrassed. It turned out the new owner was a high school friend of my husband. We had a good laugh about the situation, but that experience planted the seed. I knew I had to write a book about a bikini barista. What’s your favorite genre…
I am so torn over how to evaluate Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 3 Episode 7. On the one hand, it’s a wholly innovative, wildly creative, multi-layered narrative that they went all in on. I mean, they redid the entire opening credits for a single episode. That’s commitment. On the other hand, it’s an entire episode devoted to an incredibly unlikeable character that forces us to imagine birdman on robot coitus—more than once. Mating mechanics aside, Peanut Hamper’s arc is genius in that it’s really just a flat line that we’re deceived into believing is character development. The homage to…