Since 2019 we’ve all wondered: How will Marvel ever possibly top Avengers: Endgame? The movie cost something like $300 to $400 million to make, featured half the actors in Hollywood, and brought an end to a story that had been going on for about 20 movies. If there was ever going to be another Avengers movie it would have to be as big — or bigger! — than that.Well, we don’t know all the details, but we do know how they’re going to try: With not one but two more Avengers movies in a single year. (These will be the fifth and sixth in the franchise.) At Comic-Con 2022, Marvel announced…
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We have always been able to make Möbius strips out of paper, but now it is possible to make tiny versions of these unusual geometric objects using the molecular building blocks of a carbon nanotube Chemistry 19 May 2022 By Alex Wilkins Simulated images of the carbon nanotube Möbius stripsSegawa et al. A short section of carbon nanotube built from scratch forms a tiny Möbius strip – a one-sided surface that results from a band with a twist in it. You would imagine you could just salami slice a carbon nanotube to get a band. But the tubes are difficult…
Ukrainian number theorist Maryna Viazovska is among the four winners of the 2022 Fields Medals, one of the highest honours in mathematics that is conventionally awarded to people aged under 40. The other winners are James Maynard, a number theorist at the University of Oxford, UK; June Huh, a specialist in combinatorics at Princeton University in New Jersey; and Hugo Duminil-Copin, who studies statistical physics at the Institute of Advanced Scientific Studies (IHES) near Paris. The International Mathematical Union (IMU) announced the winners at an award ceremony in Helsinki on 5 July. “All of the medalists are incredibly deserving and…
A 6-3 vote in favor of a new draconican book plan in Pennsylvania’s third largest school district will put more power in the hands of adults to determine which books children in the schools have access to. The Central Bucks School Board, swayed by a loud and vocal Moms For Liberty group, will now create committees that will decide which books are appropriate for which age groups. “The focus on the policy tonight is rooted in age-appropriateness to ensure it’s aligned with our content and our curriculum,” said Superintendent Dr. Abram Lucabaugh. The ACLU of Pennsylvania, as well as a…
San Diego Comic-Con 2022 heats up more every day — and the stars are dazzling as they share some scoop on their shows. As the convention — the first in-person event in three years — continued its second day, July 22, the casts of Archer, Interview with the Vampire, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, Vampire Academy, and more, as well as some All Elite Wrestling superstars, dropped by the TV Insider and TV Guide Magazine studio, sponsored by Hollywood unBranded. See Also Behind the Scenes With the Casts of ‘Teen Wolf,’ ‘Ghosts’ & More at SDCC 2022 See how…
Even the royals sometimes take a break from their duties to attend glamorous events like the Met Gala. Past attendees have included Princess Diana, who made a statement in her formfitting navy blue gown, and Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis, who has become a red carpet regular at the event.Whenever members of the royal family are in attendance, they certainly know how to get creative across the pond with the varying themes. Here are some of their most elegant looks over the years. Charlotte Casiraghi, 2019 Charlotte Casiraghi is a Met Gala regular. Here, she wears a high-low Saint…
“There is a really deep interconnection between the chip industry and the US defense industry,” says Chris Miller, an assistant professor at Tufts University and the author of Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology, a forthcoming book about the race between the US and China to dominate chips. “Both countries have been gearing up for a future of war that is heavily computing-driven.”The legislation shows that risks posed by China are one of the few things that Democratic and Republican politicians can agree on. And it marks a shift in government from faith in the free…
Beyoncé‘s Renaissance is expected to arrive on Friday (July 29), and the highly anticipated seventh studio album was reportedly leaked two days early. According to TMZ, who first reported the news, songs from the album including “Alien Superstar,” “Church Girl” and “Cuff It” began making their rounds on the Internet on Wednesday (July 27) after a fan in France showed proof that Renaissance was available to purchase in stores in CD format. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Fans are already purchasing the new Beyoncé Renaissance album in France pic.twitter.com/f1pRKqKQac — Crash Talk Podcast (@CrashTalkPod)…
A Chiara review – A solid film bolstered by its central performance 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 = {};…
CLIMATEWIRE | As the smoke clears from the Supreme Court’s major climate ruling last week, legal experts and clean energy groups say the country still has many options for achieving a dramatic reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Last week, the high court’s conservative majority rejected the Obama administration’s systemic approach to power plant regulation in the Clean Power Plan that it had blocked from going into effect in 2016. The 6-3 decision found that EPA did not have clear direction from Congress in the Clean Air Act to craft a rule based on power plants shifting their energy sources from…
The Iconic John Cleese of Monty Python & the Holy Grail at Rhode Island Comic Con Nov. 4th – 6th. Fans get your tickets now. The Iconic John Cleese of Monty Python & the Holy Grail appearing at Rhode Island Comic Con is a fan’s fantasy come true! Here is a brief bio for you. “The Goon Show,” starring the legendary Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, and Harry Secombe. Cleese did well in both sports and academics, but his real love was comedy. He attended Cambridge to read (study) Law, but devoted a great deal of time to the university’s legendary…
28 Jul 2022 The Buzziest Books of July | 2022 The month of July is a great time for readers with a host of exciting new releases from bestselling authors. There are so many page-turning novels that will captivate you from cover to cover. If you want to know what new books everyone will be talking about, here are our choices for the most anticipated books of July. Happy reading! Dark Earth by Rebecca Stott Release Date: July 19, 2022 With an intimate yet cinematic scope, Dark Earth re-creates an ancient world steeped in myth and folklore, and introduces us…
On Sunday, July 24, the new series, WWE Rivals, that profiles pro wrestling’s greatest foes puts the spotlight on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson vs. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin (above in 1997). Classic clips and taped interviews with the men chart the rivalry that propelled them to the main card of three WrestleManias. But it’s actor Freddie Prinze Jr., a former WWE writer who leads a roundtable of experts in each episode, who steals this show. He shares just how much his Puerto Rican grandma hated The Rock after he turned corporate heel in 1998: She stopped talking to Prinze’s wife,…
I’ve tried so many protective styles over the years including braids, wigs, weaves and twists. The best thing about protective styling is that you wake up with your hair pretty much done every day, something that I revel in when comparing the daily management of my curly hair when I decide to wear it in a natural style. Most of the time now I opt for a U-part wig. I leave two thirds of my hair cornrowed underneath and then the top section covers and blends in with the rest of the wig for a seamless look. When it comes…
The M2 might sound like it’s better, but it’s a base-level chip next to the M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra powering the $2,000+ MacBook Pro models. It’s easy to be swayed by Apple’s stats, which boast that the M2 processor has a 35 percent more powerful GPU, 18 percent faster CPU, and 40 percent faster neural engine compared to the M1. But it’s not quite enough for most professionals, who require more computing power. (The M2, just like the M1, still only supports one external monitor, unlike the M1 Pro and up.)The M2 performed well. Most of the…
The first seconds of an artist’s debut single can be some of the most important of their career. It’s the chance to hook a new audience and introduce themselves musically. BLANK2Y‘s debut single “Thumbs Up!” opens with a racing, electrifying production before the beat drops and listeners hear: “Welcome to the BLANK.” The viewer enters BLANK2Y’s musical world, which they describe as created from confidence, friendship and love for their fans. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news As South Korea’s music scene becomes increasingly competitive to enter year over year – with…
Where the Crawdads Sing review – Heavy-handed, mawkish literary snooze 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 {…
While blood clotting is important to prevent blood loss and for our immunity, coagulation also can cause health issues and even death. Currently, one in four people worldwide dies from diseases and conditions caused by blood clots. Meanwhile, anticoagulants used to reduce risks can also cause significant issues, such as uncontrolled bleeding. Now, a new biomolecular anticoagulant platform invented by a team led by UNC Charlotte researcher Kirill Afonin holds promise as a revolutionary advancement over the blood thinners currently used during surgeries and other procedures. The team’s discoveries are reported in the journal Nano Letters, first available online on…
The Colosseum was the largest amphitheater built in ancient Rome. The massive arena held thousands of spectators, who packed the stands to watch gladiators battle to the death and fight exotic animals, such as lions. Built in A.D. 72, the four-story amphitheater soon towered nearly 165 feet (50 meters) high. The Roman Empire used the Colosseum for more than four centuries before it ceased to function as a sporting arena as spectators lost interest in the type of grisly public entertainment it provided.After the Colosseum stopped hosting events, Roman citizens quarried the Colosseum’s stones for other building projects, John Henry…
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While Elizabeth Tulloch admits she loves leather jackets, for her, nothing beats the legacy and “very career-driven, very uncompromising, badass from the get-go” nature of the iconic Lois Lane for the actress. Tulloch, who stars as the journalist on The CW series Superman & Lois, sat down with Emily Aslanian at San Diego Comic-Con in the TV Insider and TV Guide Magazine studio, sponsored by Hollywood unBranded to look back on Season 2 and tease what’s ahead. While there have been hints to the Big Bad of Season 3 — but there could be more than one! — Tulloch shared…
Photography courtesy of Getty Images Release the stress! By Jillian Morgan Date June 21, 2022 I tumbled out of bed this morning, poured myself a cup of ambition (à la Dolly Parton) and hit play on the new Beyoncé song, “Break My Soul,” only for her to tell me to get back into bed. The genre-bending bop marks the start of the Queen B Renaissance, her seventh solo album. Due to drop July 29, the record comes more than six years after the release of the pop culture phenomenon that was Lemonade. And if the lyrics to “Break My Soul”…
Meta’s controversial cryptocurrency project is coming to an end with the announcement that the Novi digital wallet will close on 1st September 2022. The Novi digital wallet launched with a pilot program in November 2021 with custody support from Coinbase. Novi did not support Meta’s proposed Diem cryptocurrency, but instead launched with only support for USDP, a stablecoin offered by Paxos. Support for Diem was expanded to a pilot program with WhatsApp in December that allowed some users to send and receive cryptocurrency using Novi within a WhatsApp chat.The social media platform has advised all users to withdraw funds at…
In a year that’s already seen a resurgence for Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” and Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” due to their usage in Stranger Things, Nirvana are also back on a couple of charts in 2022 with a track that didn’t previously chart, “Something in the Way.”On the most recent Mediabase charts that round up radio airplay stats, “Something in the Way” sits at No. 33 on the Active Rock chart and No. 48 on the Alternative chart. It’s also seen prior success on the Billboard charts, peaking at No. 2 on the U.S. Digital Rock Songs Sales…
Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck In Time : “A romp through the author’s life.” 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 = {};…
About 40% of the world’s civilian-owned firearms are in the United States, a country that has had some 1.4 million gun deaths in the past four decades. And yet, until recently, there has been almost no federal funding for research that could inform gun policy. US gun violence is back in the spotlight after mass shootings this May in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas. And after a decades-long stalemate on gun controls in the US Congress, lawmakers passed a bipartisan bill that places some restrictions on guns. President Joe Biden signed it into law on 25 June. The law,…
Soneva Fushi, a luxury resort in the Baa Atoll in the Maldives, is looking to fill its “barefoot bookseller” position. The new bookseller’s duties will be: managing a small bookstore, writing blogposts, hosting creative writing classes for guests, and more. The placement will be held for 12 months and came as a result of a partnership between Ultimate Library and Soneva Fushi in 2018. Since then, people from various arenas of the book publishing and education fields have served as barefoot booksellers. The position will start in October and applicants have until August 13 to apply. Read The Full Article Here
Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe will ramp up early next year, it has been announced. New details dropped during Marvel’s turn at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, and it’s hard not to be a little excited. Phase 5 is set to launch with the third Ant-Man movie, subtitled “Quantumania.” That flick will hit theaters on February 17, 2023, so we don’t have that long to wait. Secret Invasion, a new drama set in the MCU, follows in the spring. The cast includes Cobie Smulders (reprising her Maria Hill role), Kingsley Ben-Adir (The OA, The Comey Rule), Olivia Colman…
Anna Wintour The one and only editor-in-chief of Vogue in front of a stairway of red roses in the Great Hall of the Met. Lizzo Lizzo being an icon. Those nails are everything. This star-shaped structure covered in roses was the backdrop for many celebrity photos. Hillary Clinton and Precious Lee This photo speaks for itself. Venus Williams, Amy Schumer, Xiye Bastida, and Gabriela Hearst And then there was this amazing group of women, who all happen to be sporting sunglasses. Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian Yeah, Kim and Pete took more pics here too. Janelle Monáe A string orchestra…
Fair enough. Slack Huddles exists as a feature within Slack, which means you can’t use Huddles to send a Zoom-like link or invite them to a scheduled video meeting. Huddles also caps the number of participants—to 50 people in the business version of Slack, or just two for free Slack users.That leaves Slack, which was acquired by Salesforce last year for $28 billion, teetering between diving into the videoconferencing market and trying to stay outside it. “That’s a market with a lot of big dominant brands—Cisco, Zoom, Microsoft. And it’s tricky being in an adjacent market,” says Mike Gotta, a…