With dozens of large telescopes scattered across Earth and some well above it, you might think we’ve pretty much discovered all there is to find in the sky. But this is, literally, too narrow a view. The recent discovery of a huge cloud of gas floating near the Andromeda galaxy—one of the most extensively studied objects in the heavens—is the latest proof that the sky still offers a vast amount of celestial real estate to sift through. This cloud has been hiding in plain sight for decades. And the best part is that its origin is a mystery. The advent…
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Edward BerthelotGetty Images As the last and one of the most powerful steps in a skincare routine, sunscreen doesn’t get the credit it deserves because it has long had the rep of being the most dreaded product. Not only are you supposed to use the two-finger rule to measure your SPF accurately, but many of the ones on the market also make a laundry list of promises only to leave you with a pasty white cast or a glob of grease. Still, feelings aside, sunscreen is a must for improving your skin’s health.“Sunscreen protects the skin from UV damage, which…
The world’s top automakers are planning to spend nearly $1.2 trillion (roughly Rs. 98.4 lakh crore) through 2030 to develop and produce millions of electric vehicles, along with the batteries and raw materials to support that production, according to a Reuters analysis of public data and projections released by those companies.The EV investment figure, which has not previously been published, dwarfs previous investment estimates by Reuters and is more than twice the most recent calculation published just a year ago.To put the figure in context, Alphabet, the parent company of Google and Waymo, has a market cap of $1.3 trillion…
Bad Bunny has reached a tentative settlement in a lawsuit that accused the Puerto Rican superstar and his collaborators of “unauthorized incorporation” of three DJ Playero songs into his 2020 track “Safaera,” according to legal documents obtained by Billboard. The “settlement in principle” was reached Jan. 17 after both parties — in this case, Bunny and the Florida-based company AOM Music — participated in a mediation. After notice of the settlement was filed with the court, a federal judge in California suspended future hearings in the case. The court document notes that the process will “take some time since the…
The animated Pokémon television series has been going strong for 25 years. And for an entire quarter century, the hero of the show has been Ash Ketchum — which, you have to admit, is sort of a convenient name for a Pokémon trainer, like a guy named Jeeves actually becoming a butler, or a race car driver named Chevy Malibu or something — and his journey to become a Pokémon master, along with his loyal Pokémon, Pikachu.Well, it seems as if after 25 years and well over 1,200 episodes, Ash’s journey is over. The official Pokémon Twitter account revealed today that the next batch of new episodes will…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. As we settle into 2023, many of us lovely bookish people are busy drawing up our to-read lists for the start of the year. What book should I read as the long winter settles in around us? What bestselling or award-winning books did I miss from last year? What book should I put a hold on at your local library as soon as I can? I’m here to help, with a super-scientific quiz that will comprehensively decide your January mood and match it…
Patterns of microscopic discs, rings or letters can be added to microrobots or stretchy electronics with a dissolved sugar mixture Physics 24 November 2022 By Karmela Padavic-Callaghan Grains of pollen that have had microscopic discs deposited onto them with a candy-like substanceGary Zabow/National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) A sugar mixture similar to hard candy studded with tiny metal discs or rings has been used to deposit patterns onto microscopic objects. This method of creating texture on small objects could be useful for biomedical robots or flexible electronics. To give microscopic robots or small electronic circuits more functionality, researchers…
When the How I Met Your Father Season 2 trailer came out, one thing immediately jumped out at us: the fact that John Corbett is playing Sophie’s (Hilary Duff) love interest! (The others are surprised when he joins them and he’s the “old guy” they’ve been “razzing” her about dating.) Not only did Corbett star in Sex and the City alongside Kim Cattrall (who plays Future Sophie) — he wasn’t Samantha’s love interest but Carrie’s (Sarah Jessica Parker) and he’ll be back as Aidan in And Just Like That… — but he and Duff previously worked together as well. Corbett…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Whether in print or online, the thesaurus is the friend of readers, writers, and students trying to come up with alternatives for the word “said” (hint: spoke, articulated, voiced). A useful tool for writing, a thesaurus is also a key part of understanding how language is classified, allowing us to see the ways in which words relate to one another and how synonyms develop over time. They can also serve as resources for language learners, who use thesauri (yes, that is the plural,…
Photography by Getty Images The newly minted romcom queen has been giving everything from Barbiecore to plazacore while promoting her new movie ‘Something from Tiffany’s.’ By Jennifer Berry Date December 12, 2022 Zoey Deutch isn’t a household name — yet — so you’d be forgiven for not knowing the extent of her film resume. But a few movie titles might ring familiar. There was Set It Up, the 2018 Netflix original romantic comedy that put her and Glen Powell on the map, last year’s Not Okay that satirized life online, and the newly released Something from Tiffany’s, a Christmas romcom…
A WIRED investigation this week found that the app SweepWizard, which some US law enforcement agencies use to coordinate raids, was publicly exposing sensitive data about hundreds of police operations until WIRED disclosed the flaw. The exposed data included personally identifying information about hundreds of officers and thousands of suspects, including geographic coordinates of suspects’ homes and the time and location of raids, demographic and contact information, and some suspects’ Social Security numbers.Meanwhile, police in the Indian state of Telangana are using grassroots educational initiatives to help people avoid digital scams and other online exploitation. And the industrial control giant…
Stephen Dorff may have been in the original Blade, but he’s not a fan of modern comic book movies. The actor aired his grievances (again) in a recent interview with The Daily Beast, opining that the “worthless garbage” of the superhero genre won’t be remembered the same way Real Cinema will. Dorff is promoting his new film Divinity, which is premiering at Sundance. His rant began because he was comparing the indie film to today’s moneymakers, which usually come from DC and Marvel. “I think Divinity should be bought by the majors, and if the majors were smart — if DC or any of…
Andrea Riseborough’s Oscar-nominated role is just one part of a banner year – Little White Lies 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’;…
3D-model of DNA. Credit: Michael Ströck/Wikimedia/ GNU Free Documentation License Many genetic diseases are caused by diverse mutations spread across an entire gene, and designing genome editing approaches for each patient’s mutation would be impractical and costly. Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have recently developed an optimized method that improves the accuracy of inserting large DNA segments into a genome. This approach could be used to insert a whole normal or “wild-type” replacement gene, which could act as a blanket therapy for a disease irrespective of a patient’s particular mutation. The work involves the optimization of a new class…
Fashion is the name of the game on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 Episode 5. Style and construction challenges have taken down even the most seasoned of queens. If they don’t have a keen eye for fashion or the skills to create a look, they could be next walking off the main stage. During a team challenge like this, it became clear who brought the marvel and the mess. “House of Fashion” was an easy and breezy round that worked better with the faster 1-hour pacing. Compared to RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 Episode 4, which felt too rushed, the…
New research led by scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder suggests that eyes may really be the window to the soul — or, at least, how humans dart their eyes may reveal valuable information about how they make decisions. The new findings offer researchers a rare opportunity in neuroscience: the chance to observe the inner workings of the human brain from the outside. Doctors could also potentially use the results to, one day, screen their patients for illnesses like depression or Parkinson’s Disease. “Eye movements are incredibly interesting to study,” said Colin Korbisch, doctoral student in the Paul M.…
BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing. J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned Carrie on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in advertising and famously wrote the Toys “R” Us theme song long before becoming an author. Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript in to your editor and walking away are gone. If…
We talk a lot about British style, and we talk a lot about French style, but it recently occurred to me that we very rarely compare the two side by side. Being something of a Francophile, but also someone who is very proud to be British, I decided I’d rectify this by creating the exact sort of content that would interest me. If you’ve found yourself here, that likely means it’s of interest to you, too; something for which I’m very grateful. Recently, I embarked on a bit of a fashion history lesson, chronicling the typically British items French women have adopted…
After years of saying it wouldn’t ever slap a touchscreen on a laptop, Apple may now be planning to do just that. A report by Mark Gurman at Bloomberg asserts that Apple is testing touchscreen tech on some of its MacBooks. The info is based on leaks from the company, so touchsreen Macs are not a sure thing, and even if they were, these computers wouldn’t emerge until at least 2025. Apple might also cancel those plans entirely, as it frequently tests and abandons ideas for changes to its products.The company has long rejected the notion of putting a touchscreen on MacBooks, citing ergonomic concerns,…
Rosalía is back with her first music of 2023. After teasing the track on social media, the singer has today shared the new single “LLYLM (Lie Like You Love Me).” “LLYLM” is a subtle, but quick-footed dance-pop track that’s embellished with flourishes of flamenco influence in classic Rosalía fashion. Notably, it features the Spanish musician singing lines entirely in English: “I don’t need honesty/ Baby, lie like you love me, lie like you love me/ Cover me in a dream, I’ll be yours, our fantasy,” goes the chorus. “Who needs the honesty?/ Baby, lie like you love me, lie like…
The debut episode of the ComingSoon Podcast is now live, kicking off a new podcast series from ComingSoon that delves into the latest movies, shows, and games, as well as random older stuff that the hosts feel like talking about. In this premiere episode, ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese, Senior Gaming Editor Michael Leri, and Senior Editor Spencer Legacy are joined by writer Anthony Nash to discuss the first episode of HBO’s The Last of Us. Plus, the crew gives their thoughts on Tchia, Plane, Skinamarink, and YOLO, followed by an interview with Cloverfield director Matt Reeves. Listen to the first…
A shot of the spiral-shaped light in the sky above Hawaii captured Jan. 18 by the Subaru-Asahi Star Camera on Mauna Kea. (Image credit: National Astronomical Observatory of Japan) (opens in new tab)An eerily-perfect “whirlpool” of light in the shape of a spiral galaxy briefly appeared in the night sky above Hawaii. But what was it?It turns out the stunning spiral was comprised of frozen rocket fuel that was ejected during a SpaceX launch.A video (opens in new tab) of the ethereal light show was captured Jan. 18 by the Subaru-Asahi Star Camera — co-owned by the National Astronomical Observatory of…
In the market for a romantic comedy movie night? Daughter of the Bride has you covered as the MarVista and Particular Crow production hits select theaters, digital HD, and On Demand on Friday, February 3. TV Insider has your exclusive first look at the fun with the full trailer featuring a cast made up of Marcia Gay Harden, Halston Sage, and Aidan Quinn. The movie follows the special relationship between the mother-daughter duo Diane (Harden) and Kate (Sage), who are also best friends. (Credit: Courtesy of Fox) Their dynamic is shaken up though when Diane announces her engagement to a…
Dear Reader, What would you do for 3 Million Dollars? Would you auction yourself off for marriage to the highest bidder, sight unseen? Four women did…and this is their story. Arranged marriages. A woman on the run. Family drama. Twins vying for the same bride. It’s all part of the deal when you enter into The Marriage Auction. Read the phenomenon that has been the #1 story across Amazon’s new Kindle Vella serialized reading platform for over a year! With close to two million reads already, The Marriage Auction promises a spicy, romantic, thrilling adventure, with forced proximity, taboo undertones,…
From thongkinis to gowns, Shay Mitchell’s vacation wardrobe has range. The actor and Beis founder’s style posts prove she not only specializes in luggage, but in what to pack, too. Mitchell recently offered more outfit inspiration on an end-of-year vacation in St. Barts with her boyfriend Matte Babel, with whom she shares two children. On the first night of the couple’s picturesque getaway, Mitchell stepped out in a black Ronny Kobo dress featuring chest cutouts and ruching down the side. Her accessories were all silver, and she again wore metallics on New Year’s Eve, when she wore Retrofête’s Sirena Feather…
US and European Union officials will formally launch a task force next week to discuss new American laws that Europeans fear will discriminate against foreign electric car makers, according to a statement on Tuesday.The talks come as auto manufacturers from Stuttgart to Seoul have been angered by Biden’s $430 billion (roughly Rs. 35.3 lakh crore) “Inflation Reduction Act”, enacted in August and aimed at rolling back climate change and making Washington a world leader in the electric vehicle (EV) market.Among the law’s provisions are requirements that EVs be assembled in North America to qualify for tax credits. The law also ends subsidies…
This month, the indie director Alex Ross Perry staged an unlikely musical theater show in New York: Slanted! Enchanted!: A Pavement Musical. The production is part of an unorthodox feature film on the beloved indie-rockers, according to a profile in this week’s New Yorker. Though details are thin, the movie will reportedly mix footage from the musical and its creation with elements of biopic and documentary.The film is reportedly based on an obscure directive from Stephen Malkmus, who, as profile writer Hannah Seidlitz reports, “said he wasn’t interested in hiring a documentary filmmaker. He wanted to hire a screenwriter. But…
A recent report alleged that Crystal Dynamics was going to announce that it was ending support for Marvel’s Avengers as soon as next week. However, the studio has jumped ahead and confirmed the report that it is ceasing support for the title in the near future. As detailed in a new blog post, Crystal Dynamics explained that the 2.8 patch will be the final update for the game and will drop on March 31. While the aforementioned report noted that this 2.8 update would include traversal changes, the official post wasn’t as specific and only referred to any tweaks as…
A mysterious hand imprint carved into the wall of a previously buried moat has grabbed the attention of archaeologists in the Old City of Jerusalem.Archaeologists made the discovery during survey work ahead of a street infrastructure project near one of the city’s main thoroughfares. As they dug deeper, the archaeologists unearthed a moat, which now tunnels beneath the bustling roadway. The moat was likely dug by the city’s Muslim defenders sometime around the 10th century as a fortification to help protect the city walls, according to a statement (opens in new tab) from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).”People are not…
It’s game over for NCIS: Los Angeles. CBS announced Friday evening that its longest-running NCIS spinoff is ending after 14 seasons. What’s more, the series finale has already been set. The hit drama will go out for good on Sunday, May 14, at 10/9c. By the end of its run, NCIS: LA will hit 322 episodes — an astonishing number for any show, never mind a spinoff. “For 14 seasons, NCIS: Los Angeles has been a stalwart of our lineup with characters who were a joy to watch,” Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment, said in a statement. “It’s no…