In a global study, researchers have identified that most reservoirs of rodent-borne diseases tend to live exclusively or occasionally in or near human dwellings, show large fluctuations in their numbers, and/or are hunted for meat or fur. The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed the need to better understand the transmission routes of animal-spread diseases. The study demonstrates how the risk of pathogen transmission from animals to humans is driven by the interplay between natural and human-caused factors. Rodents’ “fast life” with sexual maturity at early age, many litters per year and numerous young per litter is an important explanation why rodents…
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MONTH OF JanuaryThe holidays might be officially over, but there’s a party going on in Virgoland for a few more weeks, okay? The Sun is in Capricorn and your festive, flirty fifth house until January 20, and you’ll be feeling the celebratory spirit until then. Keep it alive, Virgo!But keep that boisterousness to a dull roar since your ruling planet, communicator Mercury, will also be in Capricorn—retrograde! It’s a thin line between having fun and being obnoxious or accidentally offending someone right now.As cheery as Capricorn season could make you, another side of you will be unusually private and insular…
Meta’s Instagram now has 2 billion monthly active users worldwide, closing in on the 2.96 billion who use Facebook, in a sign of the social media giant’s shifting makeup. The company disclosed the number during an otherwise-gloomy earnings report Wednesday, when a shaky ad market clouded Meta’s forecast and sent its shares tumbling. It also said that more than 2 billion people now use its messaging app, WhatsApp, every day. Meta’s total monthly users for its family of apps number 3.71 billion worldwide.In June 2018, the company said Instagram surpassed 1 billion monthly active users. Since then, the app underwent…
Yesterday, on Christmas Day, Skee Mask released a compilation of previously unreleased songs recorded between 2017 and 2020. “Fuck it, new Bandcamp drop at midnight ,” tweeted the German producer, who continues to boycott Spotify, by way of announcement. Listen to B below. The new set follows March compilation A, from which he pledged the first $10,000 of proceeds to humanitarian relief operations, including in Ukraine. Like that record, B is presented unmastered as a name-your-price download.Skee Mask’s last mastered full-length was the 2021 Ilian Tapes LP Pool. Read about his reissued B2B mix with Simo Cell, TemeTape1, in “The…
According to Deadline, Amazon Studios is currently in the process of developing a series adaptation of The Deep, based on Nick Cutter’s underwater thriller novel of the same name. The project will be adapted by writer C. Henry Chaisson, who is no stranger to the genre, as he previously wrote the Guillermo del Toro-produced horror film Antlers and two episodes of M. Night Shyamalan’s Apple TV+ series Servant. Published in 2015, The Deep is set in the near future and revolves around a research station at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. The series will be executive produced by Carlton…
Red Chaos by Ed Fuller & Gary Grossman The United States is Russia’s pawn in a global gambit one move away from checkmate. Once again, the writing team of former hotel and security executive Ed Fuller and award-winning TV producer Gary Grossman have combined their knowledge and firsthand experience to produce the latest supercharged thriller in their popular Red Hotel series, Red Chaos (Beaufort Books), a grabbed-from-the-headlines sizzling political drama and cautionary tale. Fuller and Grossman use current world events — global terrorism, Russian invasions and presidential pawns — to weave a timely and tantalizing story that is terrifying to…
Honestly, it’s been a bleak television year without the presence of Roselyn Sanchez’s Elena Roarke and Kiara Barnes’s old soul sidekick, Ruby Akuda, welcoming us to the magical paradise of FOX’s Fantasy Island. But 2023 is already looking brighter as the show returns for its second season on January 2, and they hit the ground running with three guests learning new things about themselves and those closest to their hearts. Meanwhile, both Roarke and Ruby’s respective relationships have progressed since last we saw our hosts. Hot stuff! The season premiere has the template double plotline, with two separate fantasies provided…
A star orbiting a supermassive black hole at the centre of a distant galaxy was ripped apart in a tidal disruption event, the furthest ever observed Space 30 November 2022 By Jonathan O’Callaghan An artist’s impression of a tidal disruption event, created by a black hole swallowing a starCarl Knox / OzGrav, ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery, Swinburne University of Technology Astronomers have found the most distant known example of a star being eaten by a supermassive black hole, creating one of the brightest events ever seen in the universe. When a star drifts too close to…
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. Priyanka Chopra is giving new meaning to the naked dress, as she recently wore a Tony Ward Couture gown that was sheer and nude but completely covered in lustrous sequins and beads. Seen in attendance at the opening ceremony for the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, Dec. 1, the 40-year-old star’s silk gown boasted swirling, gilded embroidery across the…
Breathe: Into the Shadows season 2 trailer is here. Following a teaser reveal last week, Amazon Prime Video has now unveiled a two-minute-long trailer for the Abhishek Bachchan-led psychological thriller’s sophomore run. Technically, this serves as the third chapter in the saga, as season 1 was simply called “Breathe.” Mayank Sharma returns to direct from a script that he co-wrote with four other members, promising “edge-of-the-seat thriller elements and ample drama, suspense, and desperate emotions.” Breathe: Into the Shadows season 2 releases November 9, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.The trailer for Breathe: Into the Shadows season 2 opens with Dr.…
Foo Fighters say they will continue as a “different band going forward” following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins. The Dave Grohl-fronted rock band took to social media on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) to share a heartfelt message about the challenges of 2022 and offer a glimpse into what the future may hold for the group. “As we say goodbye to the most difficult and tragic year that our band has ever known, we are reminded of how thankful we are for the people that we love and cherish most, and for the loved ones who are no longer…
Till review – impeccably-cast drama about an avoidable atrocity 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…
My Little Thief by Augusten Burroughs What’s it About? An unforgettable story of friendship between a curious girl with a rich imagination and a winged thief with a very big heart. New York Times bestselling author Augusten Burroughs, who has sold more than four million copies of his books, has written his debut picture book, an irresistible children’s story that showcases the rewards of empathy and generosity when making friends. My Little Thief (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) was inspired by a true account of an unexpected friendship between a young girl and a crow. This thoughtful story explores misunderstandings and…
Wow! Gabi’s wedding became a must-see drama when Gabi began to recall Rolf’s confession about brainwashing Stefan. Wedding disasters are so common in Salem that Jada might have been serious when she said she studied them during her police academy training. Despite the silly premise of this brainwashing story, Gabi’s realization that her new husband had betrayed her on Days of Our Lives during the week of 12-26-22 was one of the best, most riveting reveals the soap has ever had. The pieces were set for yet another wedding where someone interrupts to reveal the truth. Wendy and Johnny had…
Living waters—from rivers, to ancient aquifers to wetlands—are sacred and alive. Credit: Shutterstock When the British colonized Australia they assumed terra nullius, “nobody’s land,” and aqua nullius, “nobody’s water.” In 1992, terra nullius was overturned—but aqua nullius remains. Aqua nullius denies the existence of Indigenous peoples’ own water governance principles, laid down through ancestral “first laws.” These customary laws are carried through songlines, trade routes and ceremony, embedded in a deep reciprocal economy of sharing. First laws guide the custodianship of living waters, with attention to intergenerational equity. Living waters—from rivers, to ancient aquifers to wetlands—are sacred and alive. As…
MONTH OF JanuaryHello, leader of the resolution pack! It’s not just because you’re a competitive Leo that you’re front of the line to start crushing the new year. The first three weeks of the year are always Capricorn season, when the Sun is in your efficient and organized sixth house. Until January 20, you’ve got this premium fuel in your tank. However, you might still run into some engine trouble. Communication and technology planet Mercury is retrograde until January 18, which could throw a few obstacles in your path, no matter how carefully you plot and pave it.Here’s a silver…
I love cooking with Mom. Food is a big thing in our family, but my cooking and so much of how I think about it comes straight from her. She’s a better, more intuitive baker than I am by a long shot, so when I found a cookie cookbook that blends science and creativity, I timed my review testing to line up with a trip home to see her.I’d discovered the book thanks to Jill Lightner, a food-writer neighbor who also runs a little free bakery in front of her Seattle home. Her story had me intrigued about the authors, Chris…
Chances are you’ve heard of a double neck guitar before, as many rockers have used them, especially live, to be able to create a multitude of sounds with one instrument (Jimmy Page, Alex Lifeson). But now there’s a new type of guitar that’s double-sided, with a different neck on each side, and they’re no joke.Busuyi Guitars is the manufacturer behind this odd new instrument, and their motto is, “Delivering the future.” The purpose behind their double-sided guitars is pretty much the same as a standard double neck guitar — to be able to play two instruments in one — but the…
Skinamarink review – pure and primal child’s-eye horror 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)…
A new study has found that young Brits would be willing to change to a more sustainable diet, but a lack of understanding about what that actually means is preventing many from doing so. Many people are also uncertain about what changes they should make. Sustainable diets are defined by the UN as “diets with low environmental impacts which contribute to food and nutrition security and to healthy life for present and future generations.” Previous research has suggested that 20-30% of environmental impacts in Europe and the UK originate from our diets, including impacts from food production, processing and retail.…
When you ask someone to name the greatest detective in fiction, they will likely answer one of two ways. The classic literature fans will say Sherlock Holmes, and the comic book nerds will say Batman. Both men have become icons for their fancy duds, great brains, and memorable sidekicks. Sure would be nice if they could team up, huh? Fortunately, little things like the laws of time and space are no barrier for DC Comics. In Detective Comics #572, to commemorate the series’ 50th anniversary, we got not only a love letter to the title as a whole, but the…
Falling Season 5 • Episode 11 [Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for New Amsterdam Season 5 Episode 11 “Falling.”] Dr. Max Goodwin (Ryan Eggold) goes from “how can I help?” to “how can I avoid?” in the last New Amsterdam winter premiere. After learning his ex-fiancée Dr. Helen Sharpe (Freema Agyeman) is back in New York, Max is struggling. Dr. Floyd Reynolds (Jocko Sims) laughs when he finds out, but Max doesn’t think it’s funny, especially given that the progress he’d been making with Dr. Elizabeth Wilder (Sandra Mae Frank) ground to a screeching halt the moment that he…
Credit: Shutterstock Greater conservation efforts are needed to protect Antarctic ecosystems, and the populations of up to 97% of land-based Antarctic species could decline by 2100 if we don’t change tack, our new research has found. The study, published in PLOS Biology, also found just US$23 million per year would be enough to implement ten key strategies to reduce threats to Antarctica’s biodiversity. This relatively small sum would benefit up to 84% of terrestrial bird, mammal, and plant groups. We identified climate change as the biggest threat to Antarctica’s unique plant and animal species. Limiting global warming is the most…
SZA is serving up nostalgia with her latest outfit. On Dec. 1, the “S.O.S.” singer wore a unique cutout dress made of old college T-shirts for her “Saturday Night Live” rehearsal. “Villain era,” she captioned the carousel on Instagram. Styled by Alejandra Hernandez, the fitted cutout-covered midi dress was made by Khiry Creative Director and multimedia artist Jameel Mohammed. Dartmouth College, University of Pennsylvania, and Vanderbilt University were just a few of the schools represented throughout. She paired the collage-like piece with a forest green hat featuring an upside-down smiley face. This isn’t the Grammy-winning artist’s first time dabbling with…
Motorola is gearing up to launch a new smartphone in the X series called the Moto X40. The upcoming smartphone was teased by a Lenovo executive who did not reveal much about it. The Moto X40 could succeed the Moto Edge X30 that debuted in China last year. It is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. It earlier surfaced on the China Compulsory Certification (3C) database with model number XT2301-5.Chen Jin, General Manager of Lenovo Mobile Business Group, via a post on Weibo, teased the arrival of Moto X40. He asked users about their…
Mariah the Scientist has gotten into the holiday spirit with the new song “Christmas in Toronto.” It follows her October single “Bout Mine.” Listen to the new track below.Mariah the Scientist released her latest full-length, Ry Ry World, last year. She followed the project with an EP, Buckles Laboratories Presents: The Intermission, in March.Learn more about the Atlanta-based musician in Pitchfork’s profile “Mariah the Scientist Is an R&B Upstart Making Her Way Through a Dumb Man’s World.”ContentThis content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Read The Full Article Here
Alcarràs review – a joy to watch 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) {…
My name is Theophilus Monroe. Perhaps you’ve heard of me. I’ve written and published over fifty urban and paranormal fantasies. Titles like The Legacy of a Vampire Witch, The Legend of Nyx, The Blood Witch Saga, The Vilokan Asylum of the Magically and Mentally Deranged, and The Chronicles of Zoey Grimm are some of my better-known series. My interest in paranormal fantasy began with authors like Anne Rice and Jim Butcher. However, growing up, I read a lot of epic fantasy. I still do. I love the legends like J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. I’m also a fan of authors…
We root for heroes, but a TV show needs villains. 2022 had plenty of manipulators and monsters to keeping us riveted while make our skin crawl. These characters are vile, and we wouldn’t have them any other way. Check out TV Fanatic’s picks for the villains of 2022 we love to hate. Monet de Hann – Gossip Girl (HBO Max) Monet was on the periphery of the first season of the reboot, but the writers clearly understood Savannah Lee Smith was the strongest cast member and rewarded her with a deliciously villainous arc on Gossip Girl Season 2. Monet is…
Technicians, engineers, postdocs, and scientists from Japan, Taiwan, and the U.S. have built the INTT detector, which consists of four barrel layers of silicon strip semiconductor detectors. From left: Maya Shimomura, Robert Pisani, Cheng-Wei Shih, Genki Nukazuka, Seberg Nicholas, Raul Cecato, Ivan Kotov, Salvatore Polizzo, Itaru Nakagawa, and Rachid Nouicer. Credit: Brookhaven National Laboratory Physicists, engineers, and technicians at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory are rounding out the year with key developments to a house-sized particle detector that will begin capturing collision snapshots for the first time next spring. The state-of-the-art, three-story, 1,000-ton detector—known as sPHENIX—will…