Pregnant and lactating female mice release a banana-smelling chemical in their urine that is thought to stress out males so they don’t commit infanticide Life 20 May 2022 By Alice Klein A pregnant harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) and a pup: females will fight to protect their young, and use their urine to remind males of the factKlein and Hubert/NaturePL Female mice that are heavily pregnant or have recently given birth produce a banana-smelling chemical in their urine that stresses out males, possibly to stop them from killing their pups. Jeffrey Mogil at McGill University in Montreal and his colleagues discovered…
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Diana Rigg, as Emma Peel, wore one. So did Britney Spears and nearly every Catwoman from Julie Newmar to Zoë Kravitz. By turns fetishistic and innocent, futuristic and throwback-worthy, the modern-day catsuit came into being when designer John Sutcliffe introduced the style for bikers in the ‘50s. It went from fun, liberatory garment to slick Barbarella accoutrement fast, and its contradictions have been fascinating fashion ever since.This season has brought us a full-on catsuit resurgence, both on the runway and in celebrity wardrobes. It feels like the perfect marriage of the body-conscious fashion that has ruled recent years and the…
Vauld, a Singapore-based crypto trading and lending platform with most of its team in India, has become the latest crypto firm to halt customer withdrawals amid the unforgiving market din. CEO Darshan Bathija said in a blog post on Monday that the firm has “made the difficult decision to suspend all withdrawals, trading and deposits on the Vauld platform with immediate effect.” Vauld is struggling financially due to a combination of factors, including a volatile market and the financial difficulties of business partners, according to Bathija.Since 12 June, the platform has seen customer withdrawals of nearly $198 million (roughly Rs.…
Steven Wilson, the lead vocalist and guitarist behind reunited prog-rockers Porcupine Tree, recently explained that he’s “not a fan of the whole guitar shredder phenomenon.”That’s what the musician told Hack Music Theory in one among a series of videos over the last two weeks covering Wilson’s thoughts on musicianship, songwriting and theory.Watch the clips toward the bottom of this post.”I love that people can play like that,” Wilson remarks of lightning-quick guitar players, “but the fact is they feel the need to remind everyone they can play like that constantly — to me, that’s not music, that’s sport. That’s like an Olympic sport.” (via Guitar World)The Porcupine…
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Candida albicans, which is related to Candida auris. Credit: CDC Researchers at McMaster University have unlocked an evolutionary mystery of a deadly pathogen responsible for fueling the superbug crisis: it can reproduce by having sex. And while such fraternizing is infrequent, scientists report it could be producing more drug-resistant and more virulent strains of Candida auris, capable of spreading faster. C. auris is a fungus that can cause severe infections and sometimes death, often striking immunocompromised hospital patients. Unlike animals and plants, microorganisms of this nature usually divide and reproduce asexually, so one produces two, two produce four and so…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. July is easily one of my favorite months of the whole year. When I was a kid, I associated it with summers stuffed with trips to the library and plenty of hours spent reading. Even though I don’t get that same summer break for work as I did back then for school, there’s still very little I love more than sitting outside on a summer evening reading as long as I want. And luckily, this July has plenty of science fiction and fantasy…
Neil Patrick Harris is searching for love in Netflix’s new comedy series Uncoupled. The streamer on Wednesday dropped the full-length trailer for the Darren Star comedy, which is set to premiere on July 29. “Michael Lawson (Neil Patrick Harris) seems to have it all figured out,” reads the official synopsis. “He’s a successful New York City real estate agent with a great career, a supportive family, close friends, and a loving relationship with his partner of 17 years, Colin (Tuc Watkins).” “But when Colin unexpectedly moves out on the eve of his 50th birthday, Michael is completely blindsided,” Netflix teases.…
The gun safety law forged through tense bipartisan talks in the Senate last month has been heralded as the first federal legislation in 30 years to combat rising gun violence. But what often falls below the radar is the new law’s focus on improving mental health services. News coverage has largely centered on the law’s provisions to enhance background checks for younger buyers, encourage states to implement their own “red flag laws,” and close the “boyfriend loophole.” Less attention has been paid to the mental health programs that most of the estimated $13 billion is earmarked for. “It is kind…
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. Independence Day is quickly approaching — have you solidified your plans? Whether you’re attending a backyard cookout or a pool party, it’s time to start brainstorming your outfit. (Will you dress entirely in red, white, and blue, or embrace more of a subtle hint of patriotic spirit?) If you’re like us and love to add something new to your closet ahead of a special…
Gaming laptops are an ever expanding breed, especially in 2022 when machines with powerful graphics cards extend far beyond the traditional hefty devices with flashing RGB you may expect in this field. Oddly, the MSI Katana GF66 sits more firmly in the past, though not necessarily in a bad way. It’s a laptop made for PC gamers who don’t want to splash out for the highest quality of materials and design as well as top-tier performance. As a result, there are a few compromises to accept. And perhaps the hardest to swallow is that, even though the Katana presents itself as…
Looking for some motivation to help power you through the start of another work week? We feel you, and with some stellar new pop tunes, we’ve got you covered. These 10 tracks from artists including Cuco, renforshort, SG Lewis, midwxst, Citizen Queen, NIKI, Lil Silva, Morgen, Jalle, FLO and more will get you energized to take on the week. Pop any of these gems into your personal playlists — or scroll to the end of the post for a custom playlist of all 10. Cuco, “Aura” With less than two weeks to go before the arrival of his upcoming album Fantasy…
The Gray Man review – Gosling and Evans can’t save this actioner 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 = {};…
The news roundup this week is minimal because of the holiday, which is both worth celebrating and worth being wary of. This summer, right-wing groups across the country are planning their fall strategies for censorship, and it is already gearing up to be a season worse than this last school year. Rather than a rundown of the (tiny number of) news stories, here are a few things to think about and prepare for this week. Moms For Liberty’s Agenda: Target Educator Social Media You are likely already aware of the Twitter account that seeks out the public social media accounts…
American Horror Stories Season 2 will feature new and returning faces and some scary dolls. That’s right, the horror anthology returns on July 21 with a new wave of horrors, including some freaky dolls. Cody Fern, Max Greenfield, Nico Greetham, Denis O’Hare, and Gabourey Sidibe have all officially been confirmed. The five names above are franchise veterans. It’s always good to bring cast members back in new roles, right? Dominique Jackson, Judith Light, Alicia Silverstone, Bella Thorne, and Quvenzhané Wallis are the newcomers for the sophomore season of the series. American Horror Stories is a spin-off of Ryan Murphy and…
Astronomers from the University of Warwick reveal a new phenomenon dubbed the “rocking shadow” effect that describes how discs in forming planetary systems are oriented, and how they move around their host star. The effect also gives clues as to how they might evolve with time. Dr Rebecca Nealon presented the new work this week at the 2022 National Astronomy Meeting at the University of Warwick. Stars are born when a large cloud of gas and dust collapses in on itself. The leftover material that doesn’t make it into the star ends up circling around it, not unlike how water…
Kate Middleton and Prince William visited Manchester, England today, attending the opening of The Glade of Light memorial garden to commemorate the victims of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017. Kate dressed as a duchess would for the occasion, pairing a navy and white Michael Kors coat dress with a navy bag and heels. She wore her brown hair down and straight. Samir HusseinGetty Images Mark CuthbertGetty Images [image id=’95f312a2-a469-4ae5-805f-c82b7a58aee3′ mediaId=’5724d2c2-2035-4bb3-bec2- This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at…
EV maker Hero Electric on Monday said it has rolled out its first batch of e-scooters from Mahindra Group’s Pithampur manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh.The company had earlier signed a 5-year partnership with Mahindra as part of its growth and expansion plans to cater to the growing demand for electric two-wheelers in the country.As part of the strategic alliance, Hero Electric will manufacture two of its e-bikes — Optima and NYX — at Mahindra’s Pithampur plant.Hero Electric announces the rollout of its first batch of electric scooters from Mahindra Group’s Pithampur plant in Madhya Pradesh, the company said in a…
Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced an early 2023 leg of tour dates in Australia and New Zealand. What’s more, Post Malone will appear as a special guest opener at each of the shows. Coming as part of the band’s expansive “Unlimited Love World Tour,” the run includes stadium shows in Auckland, Dunedin, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth in January and February 2023. A ticket pre-sale begins July 8th, before going on sale to the general public on July 11th via Ticketmaster. Fans are encouraged to sign up for the band’s newsletter for access to the pre-sale. Red Hot Chili…
Universal Pictures has released an official trailer for Ticket to Paradise, the forthcoming romantic comedy starring Oscar winners George Clooney and Julia Roberts. The film is slated to make its debut in theaters on October 21.RELATED: See How They Run Trailer: Sam Rockwell & Saoirse Ronan Lead WhodunnitThe Ticket to Paradise trailer, which you can check out below, features Clooney and Roberts as divorced exes who are trying to work together in an attempt to stop their daughter from marrying someone she has just met.Ticket to Paradise will find Clooney and Roberts playing a divorced couple. When they learn that…
CLIMATEWIRE | Nearly everything needs to go right for America to reach the climate targets set by President Joe Biden. So far, very little has. The Supreme Court has limited EPA’s authority to craft greenhouse gas regulations for power plants. A major legislative push ended in failure after running into opposition from Sen. Joe Manchin, a conservative Democrat from West Virginia. And the political landscape has been dramatically altered by a runup in energy prices, with gasoline prices briefly averaging $5 per gallon last month. The combination makes it increasingly difficult for the United States to meet the emission targets…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write This Time Next Summer? I wrote the novel during and immediately after a rough break-up. I suppose people read for pleasure for one eternal reason: to find words that express how they feel. I also suppose that most of the time we spend our entire lives looking, searching, hoping to find words that express what we feel. As a writer, I find myself struggling enormously trying to express the inexpressible. How do I articulate my feelings? How do I tell her she is beautiful without using a word, an…
Everyone complains that there are too many awards shows these days. Well, the 2022 Emmy Nominations show why spreading the wealth is not only a good thing but a necessity. If you didn’t know better, you’d think there are less than 25 programs on the air across all categories and mediums. With over 550 shows to choose from, it’s unreal that the categories are littered with multiple numbers of nominees from the same shows. Yes, Ted Lasso is highly entertaining; but is it so entertaining that they should sweep the supporting actor in a comedy category? With Ted Lasso getting…
While most of us are familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, you may not have come across the term ‘type 3 diabetes’ before. First things first, this is not to be confused with type 3c diabetes, which is something else entirely. It is, however, related to insulin resistance in the brain. Being diagnosed as insulin resistant generally means that someone is either prebiabetic or has type 2 diabetes. But scientists have proposed that it can also result in the brain’s neurons lacking glucose, which is needed for proper function, and this can lead to symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. While type…
Jack Harlow is making a fashion statement to support his friend and fellow collaborator at Sunday evening’s BET Awards. On June 26, the “First Class” musician showed up to the red carpet in Lil Nas X merch following the “Montero” rapper’s nomination snub. Harlow, who released “Industry Baby” with Lil Nas X last year, wore a black graphic tee emblazoned with photos of the rapper, which he paired with black Givenchy pants with a chain, as well as derby shoes from the brand. Harlow, who’s set to perform at the ceremony, has been criticized for his nomination for best male…
Back in 2015, before Brexit, before Trump, before Macedonian internet trolls, before QAnon and Covid conspiracy theories, before fake news and alternative facts, the disagreement over the Dress was described by one NPR affiliate as “the debate that broke the internet.” The Washington Post called it “the drama that divided the planet.”The Dress was a meme, a viral photo that appeared all across social media for a few months. For some, when they looked at the photo, they saw a dress that appeared black and blue. For others, the dress appeared white and gold. Whatever people saw, it was impossible…
Greg Norton, the bassist of legendary Minnesota punk band Hüsker Dü, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. According to a post on Facebook, Norton was diagnosed at the beginning of June. “My doctors at the Mayo Clinic believe I have excellent odds, but we need to get in right away and move forward with treatment and surgery,” he noted. Friends of the musician have launched a GoFundMe in his name to help pay for the unexpected medical bills. After 24 hours, the fundraiser is more than halfway to its goal of $30,000. “Unfortunately, our beloved friend Greg Norton, bass player…
The following post contains SPOILERS for Thor: Love and Thunder.Thor: Love and Thunder leaves us with cliffhanger on top of cliffhanger on top of cliffhanger. (And, one last time, there are spoilers coming — you have been warned more than once now. If you read on before you see the movie and you complain that we spoiled you, we’re gonna go get our Necrosword.Like we were saying: Love and Thunder ends with a whole bunch of surprises. Jane Foster dies — but then is transported to Valhalla, the much-discussed final resting place of the gods. (Did you notice how many times they brought Valhalla up…
Sometimes love starts with one big sip of ego, misunderstanding, and hilarity plus one unbelievable challenge. My latest book, One Bossy Dare, is a double shot of the alpha single dad trope and electrifying enemies-to-lovers goodness, but it’s also so much more! Eliza Angelo, daydream believer and coffee-nerd extraordinaire, doesn’t usually get in strange men’s faces. But she never expected the chiseled, cocky suit snarling at her favorite neighborhood barista. The man was begging for an ego check. She delivered. And for her trouble, she won the most unlikely job offer ever with one big certifiably grumpy alpha catch—answering to…
Prime Video is making a splash at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, with the event once again in person for four days (Thursday, July 21 through Sunday, July 24), with panels for two of its new series and one animated digital short series. Prime Video will be holding panels for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Paper Girls, and The Wheel of Time: Origins. These panels will include breaking news, exclusive content, special previews, and answers to your burning questions. The streaming service will also host a fan screening for Paper Girls on Friday, July 22. Check out…