For all of its faults, 2022 was arguably the greatest year for space observation in human history.With the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers looked deeper into the universe than ever before, taking pictures of 13 billion-year-old galaxies with unrivaled clarity. But Webb was hardly working alone; veteran space telescopes like the Hubble continued their careers of revealing space’s most spectacular secrets, while citizen scientists here on Earth captured auroras, solar storms and other wonders visible from their own backyards.Here are 10 of our favorite space photos of 2022.1. The Pillars of CreationThe new JWST image reveals…
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What mothers won’t do for their sons! There have been a fair share of parental figures who’ve turned up at their kids shows over the years, often introducing the band, but supreme metal props go out to the mother of Municipal Waste drummer Dave Witte who took things to a new level by stage diving mid-song during a recent performance in Asbury Park, New Jersey.Yes, you heard that right. Footage has surfaced from the band’s Dec. 6 performance at the House of Independents where Witte’s mother makes her way onto the stage in the middle of the mayhem and mid-song…
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a Marvel movie, of course, but it is also a Sam Raimi movie. And Sam Raimi just can’t help himself, he loves horror. No matter what he’s making, he always throws a little horror flavor into the mix. And sure enough, Multiverse of Madness is full of references to horror movies — some by Sam Raimi, and some just classics of the genre.In our latest Marvel video, we break down all the horror references in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. We point out the callbacks to Godzilla, The Cabin in the Woods, The Ring, Ju-On, The Mist, The Fog, The Exorcist, and of…
Many readers asked me why I chose to write historical fiction at the events I attended last year. I didn’t have enough time to elaborate, but if I could, I would trace back to my childhood in China, where I first encountered the genre. Growing up there, I perceived the notion that historical fiction was exclusive, highbrow, and even elitist, for many people believed historical fiction referred to the epic tales of the dynasties that prospered and perished, the curious lives of the empresses and concubines who lived and lost, the eternally tragic warlord who sang his swan song to his…
Camryn Manheim is trying a new approach to bringing her onscreen wishes to life: talking about them during interviews. Manheim’s currently starring on Law & Order as Lieutenant Kate Dixon — the NBC drama’s return in 2022 for Season 21 brought her back onto the show, in a new role and as a series regular, after guest starring as three different characters in previous episodes (in 1991, 1993, and 1994). But TV fans, especially ones of ’90s television (as we are, hence Throwback), probably know her best from her time as lawyer Ellenor Frutt on The Practice (1997-2004). Well, also…
The Mauna Loa Observatory has kept a nearly uninterrupted record of atmospheric carbon dioxide for more than 60 years, but a volcanic eruption has cut off power Environment 29 November 2022 By James Dinneen Mauna Loa Observatory, where CO2 monitoring has been disrupted due to a volcanic eruptionNOAA Lava flow from the ongoing eruption of the Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii has knocked out power and cut off access to an observatory that has recorded the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere since 1958. Mauna Loa started erupting the evening of 27 November. Initially, the lava was confined to the…
Not so fast with those 2023 resolutions! Or the intention-setting, manifesting, or whatever goal-getting ideas spin through your head as the calendar turns. Mercury is going to be retrograde this New Year’s Eve and Day, which throws an obvious wrench in any and all plans for the future.Fortunately, it’s only temporary—three weeks, that’s all. From December 29 to January 18, the planet that basically governs our calendars, social lives, and communications will be enjoying a long winter nap. And since Mercury’s reverse commute takes place in Capricorn, the sign of ambition and success, there’s double the futility in trying to…
The Witcher is getting a remake. In a tweet, publisher CD Projekt Red confirmed that its 2007 dark fantasy RPG is being rebuilt from the ground up, using Unreal Engine 5. Polish studio Fool’s Theory is leading development on the remake, which consists of veteran The Witcher series staff. Of course, CD Projekt Red will provide full creative supervision, as they try expanding the universe over the next few years, with five new games, as revealed during its Group Strategy Update stream, held earlier this month. The company has now confirmed that codename “Canis Majoris,” a full-fledged story-driven open-world title,…
In celebration of what has proven (so far, at least) to be the last-ever Led Zeppelin show, a global livestream of the special reunion concert will be broadcast Dec. 10 to commemorate its 15th anniversary.The 16-song tribute set, which was held at the The O2 Arena in London in 2007, found classic members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones playing alongside drummer Jason Bonham, son of late Led Zep phenom John Bonham. Celebration Day, the concert film of this historic event, was first released in 2012 as a limited theatrical experience followed by home audio and video versions.Now, Celebration Day will be…
Watching a movie is an inherently voyeuristic act. The lights go down, the projector flickers to life, and the audience looks. And looks, and looks, and looks.And what do you think people like to look at?Duh, they like to look at beautiful people in various and sundry states of undress.In the past, ScreenCrush has explored the history of onscreen sexuality at length, chronicling everything from the greatest TV sex scenes in history to the weirdest movie sex scenes ever committed to celluloid to horrifying porn parodies of beloved childhood favorites to the greatest NC-17 and X-rated films ever made. The movies on the lists that follow fall into two distinct but interconnected categories:…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Trapped? I love action-adventure movies and games and came up with a character that I thought would be relatable. Most action heroes are over the top and near perfect. Not Drake! What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? I read thrillers and try not to read in my own genre (which is Sci-Fi/near future). What books are on your TBR pile right now? Currently reading Winter World from AG Ridle, and I’m working my way through Jack Reacher, the Jack…
The Conners is finally unveiling its long-rumored returning character in new first-look images for the January 11 episode, “Two More Years and a Stolen Rose.” Eric Allan Kramer, who played Bobo in Roseanne‘s Season 1 episode, “Dan’s Birthday Bash,” will officially reprise his role after more than 30 years. As viewers of Roseanne may recall, Bobo owns a snowplowing company and has quite a temper when he drinks, as is teased in the newly-released photos from the upcoming episode of The Conners. TT… One from ROSEANNE, the first sitcom I ever shot after moving to L.A. pic.twitter.com/6OSMtxm4kB — Eric Allan…
While the world focuses on limiting the rise in global temperature to 1.5 or 2 degrees Celsius over the preindustrial average, increasing meltwater from ice sheets presents an existential threat to the viability of island and coastal nations throughout the world. Now, research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, recently published in the journal Earth’s Future, shows that even the most optimistic temperature targets can lead to catastrophic sea-level rise, which has already begun and will affect low-lying nations for generations to come. While rising temperatures are having many deleterious effects on global ecosystems, economies and human wellbeing, an interdisciplinary…
MONTH OF JanuaryYour comeback moment is approaching, Gemini. While the new year might not get off to a racing start on January 1, your inner fire will be back after a couple weeks—and once it’s lit, look out! This January 12, energizer Mars wakes up from a ten-week retrograde nap in YOUR sign, where it’s been speed-checking your dreams since October 30. Your ruling planet, Mercury, is also in a powered-down retrograde until January 18, crossing wires with communication, technology and travel. Even the best-laid resolutions won’t achieve liftoff until later this month. Silver lining: Mars is in Gemini for an extended…
OnePlus 11 is reportedly in the works as the successor to OnePlus 10 Pro. A Chinese tipster now suggests that the upcoming smartphone will compete against the likes of the unannounced iQoo 11 in the market. The OnePlus 11 is said to come with a curved display with 2K resolution, while the iQoo 11 is tipped to feature a 2K flat display. Both smartphones are expected to feature a triple rear camera unit led by 50-megapixel primary sensor. They are said to pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 100W fast charging.Tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo posted alleged specifications…
Former President Barack Obama has released his annual playlist featuring his favorite songs of the past year. His 2022 playlist includes Kendrick Lamar’s “The Heart Part 5,” Bad Bunny’s “Tití Me Preguntó,” Rosalía’s “Saoko,” and SZA’s “Shirt,” as well as other songs from Beyoncé, Ethel Cain, Burna Boy, Maggie Rogers, Sudan Archives, and more. Find the full tracklist below.“I always enjoy sharing my end of year music playlist with all of you—and this year we heard a lot of great songs. Here are some of my favorites,” he wrote on social media. “Are there any songs or artists I should…
Chinonye Chukwu: “I felt that the camera cannot be a voyeuristic lens” 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 = {};…
A large study that focused on whether exercise and mindfulness training could boost cognitive function in older adults found no such improvement following either intervention. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the University of California, San Diego, studied the cognitive effects of exercise, mindfulness training or both for up to 18 months in older adults who reported age-related changes in memory but had not been diagnosed with any form of dementia. The findings are published Dec. 13 in JAMA. “We know beyond any doubt that exercise is good for older adults, that it can lower…
The Music We Make by Michelle Rene DeBellis What’s it About? A young man must write the one song that will help him make peace with his mother’s death. This is a beautiful and emotional story of overcoming our pain to achieve our dreams. One fateful night turns Santiago DeAngelo’s world upside down. A tragic accident takes his mother’s life and sends his own world spiraling. The Music We Make (Paradise Publishing) is a tale of love, music and finding peace after loss. It is inspired by the story of author Michelle Rene DeBellis’ husband and the song that led…
It took three episodes of a long cold war for mother and daughter to finally sit down and talk. Georgia finally revealed to Ginny why she killed Kenny on Ginny & Georgia Season 2 Episode 3. After their brutal fight, it was enjoyable to see them against the world again. While things were thawing with her mom, Ginny still dealt with an icy reception from the mean girls at school. You couldn’t pay me to return to high school. Teenage girls are mean when they think they’ve been wronged, and Maxine Baker now considers Ginny her archnemesis. Abby wasn’t far…
The reason I always look forward to the start of a new season is the prospect of unearthing the trends that await for it. I’ve already begun charting the need-to-know jewellery, boots and jeans for the year ahead; now, it’s time to turn our attention to the overarching dress trends of 2023. I’ve scoured the runways—everywhere from Prada to Coperni—to bring you the most noteworthy frocks.From the cool take on prints to an ingenious way to wear florals (it’s not what you think), breathtaking embellishments to hem and neckline updates, scroll on to discover the 10 dress trends set to take over 2023. Read The Full Article…
It’s been creeping up for a while now, an old breed of horror. A movie here, another there. But now, in 2022, the time has come to give it a name: elevator-pitch horror. These films are just what they sound like: You can summarize their conceit in a single breath. Scary Airbnb house? Check (Barbarian). An infectious and dishonest smile that will kill you in seven days? OK (Smile)! Perhaps it’s haunted Zoom calls (Host) or a beach that makes you old (Old). Or a series of gruesome murders on a porn set (X). And for next year, a comedy spin on…
If you want to see an alien creature then stop searching the cosmos and take a trip to the bottom of the sea.The ocean’s depths are full of weird and wonderful creatures, and as humans venture deeper into the abyss more and more of them are being spotted. In 2022, scientists spotted an entire aquarium’s worth of deep sea beauties. From blue goo and gummy squirrels to a spaghetti worm and Jell-O fish, here are our favorites.Luminous lump of spaghettiAn image of the unnamed spaghetti worm. (Image credit: 2012 MBARI) (opens in new tab)A bizarre seafloor creature covered with luminous…
[] Skip to main content Plus full-length triumphs by RM, SEVENTEEN, BLACKPINK and more. From left: Bang Chan, Hyunjin, Han, Lee Know, Felix, Changbin, Seungmin and I.N of Stray Kids photographed on July 13, 2022 at The Ruins in Seattle. Ssam Kim There’s been no shortage of excellent K-pop albums in 2022 and Billboard wants to know which full-length has helped define your year. Though BTS remained on hiatus as the seven members prepare to start their mandatory service in the South Korean military, both RM and J-Hope delivered solo albums to keep ARMY happy. J-Hope’s Jack in the Box…
Studio interference has long been the bane of any auteur filmmaker. According to James Gunn though, it’s a thing of the past at DC. While almost every studio gets involved with the production of their big-budget films in a way their directors might not appreciate, DC has a history of going a little bit overboard.Perhaps the most notorious example of this is when Zack Snyder stepped away from a DC project. He was in the middle of working on Justice League when Snyder quit; the studio then brought in Joss Whedon to finish the film. Of course, everyone had a hard time adjusting…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Gingered: A Memoir? This project started in late 2020, fresh on the heels of COVID-19, when we all didn’t know where we were allowed to go, who we were supposed to be, and when we’d experience genuine connection again. I started writing—on Instagram—short, true (sometimes funny) stories from my life. And people liked them. So I kept writing—for close to 200 days straight without stopping. I connected with people I hadn’t seen in years. People laughed. They shared their own memories with me. I felt human again. Then something…
Happy 16th birthday to Maxine and Marcus Baker. While there were still some serious aspects, Ginny & Georgia Season 2 Episode 4 featured more lighthearted teenage issues. Ginny worried about make-up and giving her boyfriend a blow job for the first time. Paul and Georgia disagreed on Marcus being allowed to sneak in through Ginny’s window. Instead of heavier issues, these seemed like typical teenage issues. Relationships have started to bloom. Cynthia had started hanging out at Blue Star Farma more because Tom didn’t recognize her, and she needed the comfort of an old friend. Even though Georgia isn’t dating…
When it comes to fossils, dinosaurs usually dominate the headlines. But many amazing and scientifically important non-dino fossil discoveries get dug up every year that deserve just as much respect. And 2022 was no different. From the oldest fossilized brain and ancient panda teeth to mangled “dragon” bones and a 3D fish face, here are some of our favorites.Oldest fossilized brainAn abstract artist’s impression of what the fossilized worm, Cardiodictyon catenulum, may have looked like. (Image credit: Nicholas Strausfeld/The University of Arizona) (opens in new tab)A 525 million-year-old fossilized worm unearthed in China has what is likely the oldest example…
Photography by Getty Images And once again telling a story with their style. By Natalie Michie Date December 20, 2022 Where would we be without Euphoria’s fashion influence? Since its premiere in 2019, the Sam Levinson series has gone from a teen drama phenomenon to a trend-setting cultural force. With season 3 approaching, fans received a welcome dose of the show’s stylized aesthetic when several members of the cast reunited on December 18. In true Euphoria fashion, each star’s look was more distinct than the last, and, as it turns out, maybe a little symbolic of their character. Zendaya, Hunter…
Sleep is an essential part of our biology. Not getting enough of it harms our decision-making skills, our reasoning, even our social interactions. However, sleep has recently become yet another aspect of our lives that causes endless worry, rather than being enjoyable. We’ve become obsessed with getting the perfect night’s sleep. As a consequence, many of us are now afflicted by sleep anxiety, a condition in which people worry about not falling asleep or staying asleep. In 2018, a study in Nature & Science of Sleep found that this type of anxiety is fueled by a cycle of increased stress, also known as…