A key challenge in urban environments is to limit noise pollution from cars and transport. Credit: Pexels via Pixabay Sound-diffracting walls and rubberised asphalt ingredients tackle the major environmental concern of noise pollution from traffic. In cities across the European Union, noise is a significant health hazard along with air pollution. Efforts are under way to reduce a major source of both: traffic. Noise is the number-two environmental source of health troubles, after air pollution, according to the United Nations World Health Organization. In the European Union, 22 million people suffer chronically high annoyance from environmental noise. And 12 000…
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The 2022 MTV EMAs were held Sunday (Nov. 13) at PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, Germany, and featured performances from several of the night’s nominees. Performers included David Guetta and Bebe Rexha, who won best collaboration for “I’m Good (Blue)” (and Guetta also won best electronic); Muse, who won best rock; Gorillaz, who performed with Thundercat and won best alternative, and many more hitmakers. The show also featured performances by Ava Max, Stormzy and Debbie, OneRepublic, GAYLE, Lewis Capaldi, Tate McRae, SPINALL, Ayanna and Nasty C, and Kalush Orchestra. Armani White performed during the red carpet show. Rita Ora and Taika…
On ‘Cinema Speculation’ – Quentin Tarantino’s loopy book of film criticism 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…
When I first heard this question, my gut reaction was an emphatic “Yes!” So many self-help/self-improvement books, business books, even some financial advice books are full of unnecessary fluff. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People easily lends itself to a numbered list with a couple-sentence description for each. Atomic Habits is focused around four main steps. Sometimes there are graphs and charts. It could be a zine! I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time could fit in a fortune cookie: “Be a woman who makes six figures at least, has a…
Given the enduring power of Grey’s Anatomy, it’s no surprise that alums of the ABC show would find more work after scrubbing out. But many of these actors’ careers have taken surprising twists and turns. Jesse Williams, for example, headed to Broadway to star in the play Take Me Out — you may have seen the unfortunately-leaked photos of him in the buff on stage — and he’ll soon appear in Season 3 of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building. Ahead of Williams’ next star turn — and his next appearance on Grey’s — scroll down to see how other…
Minor spoilers for Till below. At its core, Till is an intimate portrait of a mother’s love shattered by hatred. Danielle Deadwyler’s portrayal of Mamie Till-Mobley is cerebral and handled with masterful care. She shines, delivering a transformative performance that skillfully showcases the palpable pain Till-Mobley channeled into a historic fight against racial injustice. “To step into the role of Mamie was an extremely nervous and trepidatious undertaking,” Deadwyler says. “She was doing things in an extraordinary way before having to deal with the very public mourning that dropped her onto the national and global scene.”In theaters Oct. 14—with supporting…
It’s Samsung’s 53rd anniversary, and the company is celebrating with a deals event that runs through November 1. Everything from Samsung’s brand-new Galaxy Z Fold4 folding smartphone to its QLED 8K Smart TV is on sale. Some items will stay discounted all week, but the company is offering a few exclusive daily deals until the event ends, so make sure to check back if the device you want isn’t on sale just yet. Here are a few of the best deals right now. Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). This includes unlimited…
Saccorhytus coronarius lived around 500 million years ago and was thought to be a common ancestor of deuterostomes, making it the earliest known ancestor of humans, but it turns out to be on another branch of life Life 17 August 2022 By Carissa Wong A reconstruction of Saccorhytus coronariusYunhuan Liu, School of Earth Science and Resources, Chang?an University, Xi'an, China – and colleague Our earliest ancestor may not be a tiny anusless sac with a huge mouth after all. The claim was first made in 2017 but new evidence suggests the creature, which lived around 530 million years ago during…
Jerry Lee Lewis has died, The Associated Press reports. A cause of death has not been revealed, but, in recent years, Lewis dealt with various illnesses, such as acute bronchitis, which forced him to miss a birthday celebration in 2016. The controversial rock’n’roll pioneer, often referred to by his nickname “The Killer,” was 87 years old. Lewis’ death was erroneously reported by TMZ earlier this week.Lewis was born in Ferriday, Louisiana. From an early age, he played music with his cousins. He studied blues musicians at the local honky-tonk. He enrolled briefly at the Southwestern Bible Institute in Waxahatchie, Texas, but was kicked…
No Bears review – Panahian social commentary at its finest 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 {…
10 Nov 2022 Books to Read if You Like Percy Jackson and the Olympians Looking to go on an adventure? Check out our picks for this week’s new fantasy and science fiction releases. Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on these books for fans of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Sea of Storms (Ruined Lands) by Lindsey Pogue Release Date: November 8, 2022 The Reaper, a notorious sea captain, haunts Brynn’s memories. When she wakes on his infamous ship, battered, broken, and with nothing else to lose, she vows her revenge. But the gods of old play wicked…
Sad news out of the TV world today as it has been revealed that John Aniston died Friday. Aniston, best known for playing Days of Our Lives’ Victor Kiriakis, was 89. Jennifer Aniston, John’s daughter, revealed the news on Instagram Monday morning. “You were one of the most beautiful humans I ever knew. I am so grateful that you went soaring into the heavens in peace — and without pain,” the Friends alum wrote. “And on 11/11 no less! You always had perfect timing,” the statement adds. “That number will forever hold an even greater meaning for me now ️I’ll…
The malignant brain tumour type medulloblastoma can become resistant to therapy which can cause relapse. Researchers at Uppsala University have discovered a certain protein that makes tumour cells resting and insensitive to radiation treatment. The research group hopes that the results could eventually lead to better treatments for children that have the highest risk to develop relapses. Medulloblastoma is the most common form of malignant brain tumour in children, which often can be cured with operation, radiation and chemotherapy. But a distinct type of medulloblastoma has an increased risk of becoming resistant to the treatment. This will cause recurrence that…
Kate Middleton, according to Us Weekly,is keen to play peacekeeper between Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and Prince William given their strained relationship. The outlet reports that the new Princess of Wales is hoping to help patch up things between the former royal Fab Four while they are all potentially in New York City in December. And Meghan, the source added, is open to the attempt.“Once Kate and William’s Boston plans are set in stone, she’s planning to extend an olive branch to Meghan in a bid to reunite the brothers and heal the rift,” the source said of Kate. “Harry…
Realme 10 series is set to debut in November, however, the exact launch date is yet to be confirmed. Recent rumours have hinted that the Realme 10 4G, Realme 10 5G, and Realme 10 Pro+ could be a part of this upcoming smartphone lineup. Furthermore, a tipster has leaked supposed live images of the Realme 10 Pro+. The phone seems to sport a curved display with a centrally-aligned hole-punch slot. The leaked images also include the box packaging of the handset, which might suggest that it is a retail version of the Realme 10 Pro+.According to images tweeted by tipster…
Out of 210 people who had antibodies suggesting they had recently had the covid-19 omicron variant, more than half were unaware they were carrying the virus Health 17 August 2022 By Carissa Wong More than half of people who are infected with omicron may be unaware they are carrying the virusErik Pendzich/Shutterstock More than half of people infected with the omicron covid-19 variant may be unaware they are carrying the virus, raising the risk they could inadvertently spread the infection. “Having most people with covid-19 being unaware of their infection status, especially while actively transmissible, makes it likely a major…
[] Skip to main content “Can’t believe this is happening lmao,” SZA wrote. “I plan on acting a f—ing fool.” SZA Courtesy of RCA Records SNL‘s December schedule will kick off with SZA as musical guest and Keke Palmer as host on Dec. 3. “first december show!” the Saturday Night Live Instagram announced on Sunday (Nov. 13), following this weekend’s episode with Dave Chappelle and Black Star. “Can’t believe this is happening lmao . I plan on acting a f—ing fool . See you soon New York,” SZA shared on her own account on Sunday. Palmer wrote on Instagram, “I…
Tokyo International Film Festival celebrates the next generation of Japanese filmmaking talent 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 = {};…
10 Nov 2022 Get Inspired by These New Biographies and Memoirs! Looking for some inspiration this week? We’ve got plenty of new biography and memoir books that are the perfect read for you. Happy Reading! Justice in the Age of Judgment: From Amanda Knox to Kyle Rittenhouse and the Battle for Due Process in the Digital Age by Anne Bremner and Doug Bremner Release Date: November 8, 2022 In Justice in the Age of Judgement, Anne Bremner and Doug Bremner take us inside some of the biggest cases of recent times and offers her expert, thought-provoking insights and analysis as…
Jimmy Kimmel will return as host of the 95th Oscars in 2023, it has been revealed. Kimmel returns after five years away to host for the third time. The late-night star previously hosted the 2017 and 2018 telecasts. The announcement was made by Glen Weiss and Ricky Kirshner, who will serve as showrunners and executive producers for the star-studded event. “We’re super thrilled to have Jimmy score his hat trick on this global stage. We know he will be funny and ready for anything!” said Weiss and Kirshner in a statement. “Jimmy is the perfect host to help us recognize…
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. The 2022 CFDA Fashion Awards took place at Cipriani South Street in New York City on Monday, Nov. 7, and several celebrities made stylish statements alongside the designers they wished to champion. “Uncut Gems”‘s Julia Fox, 32, delivered one such entrance in a striking cutout getup from the Milan-based brand Valerievi. Styled by Briana Andalore, Fox highlighted all angles of her look, which included…
House of the Dragon season 2 will release in 2024. Speaking to Vulture, HBO and HBO Max Content chairman and CEO Casey Bloys claimed that fans of the Game of Thrones prequel series would have to wait a bit longer for the next chapter, as it definitely won’t arrive next year. House of the Dragon was renewed for its second season in August, a week into the show’s debut on the platform. All House of the Dragon episodes are available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar in India, and HBO Max wherever available.“We’re just starting to put the plan together, and…
Imagine this situation: A woman misses her period and worries she might be pregnant. She doesn’t want to be, so she schedules an appointment with a health care provider and tells them she wishes to get her period back. The provider prescribes her a course of “period pills.” She gets her period again, and that’s the end of it. Such a scenario is not purely hypothetical. Period pills are the same ones used in medication abortion—misoprostol alone or in combination with mifepristone—which could imply that menstrual regulation is just another name for early abortion. But the drugs might not be…
[] Skip to main content The former One Direction member’s new solo album brought in 62% of the vote. Louis Tomlinson performs at the Ryman Auditorium on Feb. 8, 2022 in Nashville. Jason Kempin/GI Louis Tomlinson‘s latest solo album, Faith in the Future, has topped this week’s new music poll.Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Nov. 11) on Billboard, choosing Faith in the Future as their favorite new music release of the past week. Tomlinson’s latest release brought in more than 62% of the vote, beating out new music by Wizkid, Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna and more. Although he…
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review – a bold and brilliant sequel 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…
02 Nov 2022 Books to Read if You Like Robin Hobb Regardless if for children or adults, the fantasy and science fiction genre is perfect for readers looking to be immersed into a world different from their own. Whether it’s mythological creatures, futuristic civilizations, or modern-day witches and wizards you seek, we’ve got the perfect new releases for you. Check out our favorite books to read for fans of Robin Hobb! The Step God’s Curse by Gregory Sherrow Release Date: September 18, 2022 In 1851 Veracruz, Mexico is no paradise. Pursued by a man cursed to live forever by one…
Prime Video‘s upcoming comedic drama My Lady Jane is expanding its cast as the show adds Dominic Cooper, Rob Brydon, Will Keen, Anna Chancellor, and Jim Broadbent to its ranks. The series, currently filming in London, will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. These stars join previously announced cast members Emily Bader, who leads in the titular role of Jane Grey, Edward Bluemel, and Jordan Peters. Along with the aforementioned new additions, other stars who have just been cast include Kate O’Flynn, Isabella Brownson, Henry Ashton, Abbie Hern, Joe Klocek, Máiréad Tyers,…
Hybrids of two common North American songbirds, the black-capped and mountain chickadee, are more likely to be found in places where humans have altered the landscape in some way, finds new University of Colorado Boulder research. Published today in Global Change Biology, it’s the first study to positively correlate hybridization in any species with landscape changes caused by humans, and the first to examine this relationship across an entire species’ range — spanning almost all of western North America. The paper also contradicts a long-standing assumption that these two birds rarely hybridize, finding instead that black-capped and mountain chickadee hybrids…
Photography courtesy of Radford Beauty High-tech masking at home: so hot rn. By Natasha Boateng Date November 5, 2022 Biolage is here to target your fragile strands Whether it be from colouring and heat styling, frequent brushing or exposure to extreme weather, our hair undergoes a lot of stress. Biolage’s Strength Recovery line takes a strategic approach to hair repair, with proven ingredients that target weak, fragile strands. The range, which is suitable for all hair types and includes shampoo, conditioner, a deep-treatment mask and a leave-in spray, is infused with vegan squalane to replenish and protect the inner core…
Bitcoin price continues to remain under the $21,000 (roughly Rs. 17.3 lakh) price mark as the bulls have lost force over the weekend after a strong surge in buying pressure over the past week. As things stand, the value of Bitcoin is down by more than 1 percent in the last 24 hours with its price now around the $20,500 (roughly Rs. 16.89 lakh) mark across global exchanges while Indian exchanges like CoinDCX value BTC at $21,616 (roughly Rs. 17.81 lakh), 0.15 percent higher than where its value stood at the beginning of Sunday.On global exchanges like CoinMarketCap, Coinbase, and…