After a few months of using the most moisture-rich creams I could find, I started breaking out—something I’d never had to deal with before. My skin looked greasy, congested and frankly, the most unhealthy it had ever been.After explaining the thought process behind my moisturiser switch-up to every skin expert who would listen, I was informed that things aren’t quite that simple (a tidbit of wisdom that, I have come to learn, rings true in just about every faction of skincare). While skin hydration is paramount, that’s not to say every skin type needs thick moisturiser every single day. Hydration,…
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American tech giant Microsoft’s 365 Defender Team recently revealed the growing popularity of malware that can subscribe users to a premium service without their knowledge.In a blog post, the team explains that the attack from this form of malware is quite elaborate, while detailing the steps that the malware executes after infecting a device.The apps harbouring the malware are usually classified as “toll fraud” and use “dynamic code loading” to carry out the attack, according to Microsoft.The malware subscribes users to a premium service using their telecom provider’s monthly bill which they are then forced to pay. It works by…
Since Christmas in July is a thing, lets all remember the black metal Christmas photo that warmed the cockles of our coal-laden hearts last year. In December 2021, a photo of a 30 year-old woman and her small family, decked out in Norwegian Death Metal garb and Corpse paint next to a mall Santa, went viral. Daughter Charlie, 4-years-old, is in the smilin’ Ol’ Saint Nick’s lap.Newsweek (of all publications) picked up on the photo, seen on Instagram below. Lexis Baker said the pic was her boyfriend Rhett’s idea.Lexis Baker’s Black Metal Xmas”He said the only thing he wanted for Christmas was for us to…
The latest patch for Marvel’s Avengers is live as of today. The changes from developer Crystal Dynamics focus on refining how new character Jane Foster (also known as The Mighty Thor) interacts with the rest of the cast and throughout the game. There are also some stability fixes and improvements that dedicated players are sure to appreciate, as shown in the full patch notes.RELATED: Marvel’s Avengers Is Holding Weeklong Sale on MCU OutfitsUnlike in Thor: Love and Thunder, Mighty Thor does not wield the original Mjölnir but instead a variant of the mighty hammer. One of the most significant changes in today’s patch is ensuring…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Devil’s Farm? I’ve been writing seriously on and off for the past decade. One day Joey showed up in my head and I knew it was time to write his story! I am also a huge fan of zombie horror movies and tv shows. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? It depends on my mood entirely. Sometimes I like contemporary romance and other times straight out horror! What books are on your TBR pile right now? There are…
It’s not easy being a mother. That was the message that shined throughout P-Valley Season 2 Episode 7. Providing their perspectives on motherhood were Mercedes, Autumn, Keyshawn, and even Uncle Clifford, in her own way. It’s becoming more and more apparent that Clifford is coming to a crossroads as she anticipates two significant losses in her life. The first loss looks to be Grandmother Ernestine, whom Covid appears close to claiming. The opening scene showing Ernestine in her prime was great, as we saw young Clifford was a regular at Ernestine’s Juke Joint, the previous incarnation of The Pynk. At…
Antarctic krill form the biggest biomass swarms on Earth. “You can even see them from space,” says Alicia Burns, a behavioral biologist at Taronga Conservation Society Australia. Krill swarms play a vital role in the food chain and in cycling atmospheric carbon into the depths of the Southern Ocean. How these tiny, shrimplike creatures form and maintain massive clusters is poorly understood. But Burns and her colleagues describe in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B that unique and mathematically predictable social rules govern the seemingly chaotic crustacean crowds. To observe swarming behavior, the researchers teamed up with the Australian…
Netflix has no shortage of good TV shows. With drama hits like Bridgerton and The Crown to comedies like Sex Education and Never Have I Ever, your queue is bound to be filled with binge-worthy series for every genre. But the streamer has some gems in the film department as well, whether it’s a sweet YA romance like To All The Boys I Loved Before or award-worthy titles like The Power of the Dog and Dolemite is My Name. Here are the 40 best Netflix original films, unranked. Passing This Rebecca Hall-directed film is one of Netflix’s greatest, even though…
OnePlus TV 50 Y1S Pro was launched in India on Monday as the company’s latest 4K TV. The smart TV comes as an upgrade to the OnePlus TV 43 Y1S Pro that debuted in the country in April. In addition to delivering 4K output, the OnePlus TV 50 Y1S Pro includes 10-bit colour depth and has support for HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG format. The TV is also based on Android TV and comes along with features including an Auto Low Latency Mode and a Smart Manager feature. The OnePlus 50 Y1S Pro competes with Xiaomi’s Redmi X50 that was launched…
Rage Against the Machine makes another large donation to a charitable cause, this time to a number of Indigenous Peoples charities in Canada. They announced the donation on Twitter yesterday (July 21.)“Charity tickets purchased by our fans at Tuesday’s Hamilton, Ontario show raised $75,000,” the band tweeted. “These funds will be distributed by WhyHunger and Polaris Institute to support the Roots of Justice and Indigenous Climate Action organizations in Hamilton.” According to their respective websites, Roots of Justice holds anti-racism workshops and other training for people of all colors, while Indigenous Climate Action focuses on “uplifting Indigenous voices, sovereignty, and stewardship of the lands and waters for future generations.”This is…
If you’re feeling like there’s been a lot of stuff from Marvel lately, you ain’t seen nothing yet.At Comic-Con 2022, the company revealed a massive slew of new movies and television shows, enough for three phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This era of the MCU — the current Phase Four, and the upcoming Phase Five and Phase Six — have officially been dubbed “The Multiverse Saga.” The first three Phases of the MCU were known as “The Infinity Saga.”Phase Four of the MCU is everything that has been released since the start of the pandemic, both in theaters and on Disney+. Movie-wise…
A vegan diet is typically free from any animal-derived foods and that includes eggs, honey and dairy. Strict vegans may also choose to avoid animal products, such as wool, silk, beeswax, leather and fur.If you’re one of the 9.6 million Americans who consider themselves vegan, you will most likely follow a plant-based plan of legumes, vegetables, wholegrains, nuts and fruits. Veganism has grown in popularity in recent years and may have many potential health benefits.A meta-analysis published in the Journal of Internal Medicine (opens in new tab) revealed that going meat-free could lower the risk of heart disease, obesity and…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Public Opinion? I tried to write a screenplay version of this story in 2009, and always wanted to revisit it. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? Thrillers What scene in your book was your favorite to write? There is a murder scene that was difficult to write, but I enjoyed the process of figuring it out. Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.) Not sure if it was purposeful, but I did write…
See is coming to an end at Apple TV+, and it’s ushering in its final season with an action-packed trailer. Showrunner Jonathan Tropped debuted the trailer during the “Storytellers of Apple TV+” panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2022 on Saturday, July 23. And in it, Jason Momoa fights for the fate of his family and the world. “See is set in a brutal and primitive future, hundreds of years after humankind has lost the ability to see,” the Season 3 synopsis describes. “In Season 3, almost a year has passed since Baba Voss (Momoa) defeated his nemesis brother Edo [Dave…
14 You should know… K-beauty prioritizes sunscreen.What is the essential step in the K-beauty skincare regimen? The application of sunscreen. “In Asia, the concept of daily usage of sunscreen dates way back,” Shieh explains. “Daily sunscreen wear has been a prevalent practice that has been passed down for many generations already. It’s been considered to be more as a part of the skincare routine to prevent sun damage rather than an extra step for outdoor occasions to prevent sunburn.”Korean sunscreens are comparable to skincare.Thanks to advanced technology and ingredients, Korean sunscreen has a similar texture and feel to regular skincare…
Last year, like many new parents, I was walking the extreme tightrope of keeping my young child healthy and happy. When my daughter left the stages of infancy into becoming a much more aware toddler, I decided that it was high time to put her in preschool. It was better than her staring at the same four walls of the living room while I contemplated the health risks over and over. After a few internet searches and some phone calls, I chose one that was close and had spots open (which was pretty hard to obtain). When I started the…
Craig McCracken has returned to Hanna-Barbera Studios to reboot The Powerpuff Girls and Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends. McCracken created both series and worked on shows like Dexter’s Laboratory while working at Hanna-Barbera before leaving to work on projects for Disney Channel and Netflix. The new reboot of Powerpuff Girls is described as revisiting the world of the original “as Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup face off against a gallery of villains comprised of familiar foes and new threats.” The original series debuted on Cartoon Network in 1998 and ran for 78 episodes before coming to a close in 2005. It’s worth noting…
A cavalcade of big names have been tipped for a stuffed Venice Film Festival – 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…
At sunrise on a summer day in Australia, about an hour’s drive from Sydney, we clambered northward along the base of a cliff on a mission. We were searching for rocks that we hoped would contain clues to the darkest chapter in our planet’s history. Life on Earth has experienced some terrifyingly close calls in the past four billion years—cataclysmic events in which the species driven to extinction outnumbered the survivors. The worst crisis occurred 252 million years ago, at the end of the Permian Period. Conditions back then were the bleakest that animals ever faced. Wildfires and drought scoured…
22 Jul 2022 Books To Read If You Like Agatha Christie Agatha Christie is known to be one of the greatest mystery writers of all time. Her timeless stories have inspired and captivated readers and authors alike. Whether you like cozy mysteries, detective novels, or thrillers, we’ve got you covered! Don’t miss out on this week’s mystery and thriller book recommendations. Too Mulch to Handle (English Cottage Garden Mysteries Book 6) by H.Y. Hanna Release Date: June 25, 2022 A new release in the English Cottage Garden Mysteries! Summer has arrived, with fragrant roses and the garden in full bloom.…
With Starfleet, sometimes you have to get your hands — and face, if you’re Ensign Brad Boimler (voiced by Jack Quaid) — dirty. As part of the Star Trek Universe panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Star Trek: Lower Decks released the official trailer and new character portraits for Season 3 (premiering August 25 on Paramount+). The animated series will challenge the U.S.S. Cerritos ensigns in (hilarious) ways they could never imagine, starting with a shocking resolution for Season 2’s epic cliffhanger finale. As you’ll recall, the season ended with Captain Carol Freeman’s (voiced by Dawnn Lewis) arrest. Now, she’ll be…
We already knew that bottlenose dolphins recognise each other through their signature whistles, but now it seems the taste of their urine also plays a role Life 20 May 2022 By Alice Klein A pair of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncates) in the Pacific OceanAndrey Nekrasov/Alamy Bottlenose dolphins can recognise familiar individuals just by tasting their urine, similar to how the smell of a friend’s perfume can be part of our mental representation of them. Jason Bruck at Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas and his colleagues found that bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncates) spent about three times longer sampling water…
Photography courtesy of Getty Images It’s a success story for odd fashion everywhere. By Natalie Michie Date June 23, 2022 A decade ago, most of us probably wouldn’t be caught dead in a pair of Crocs. Because the foam clogs have an unconventional design that some might call “ugly,” the shunned shoes were a walking joke for years. But after collaborating with designers like Balenciaga and celebrities like Justin Bieber, it would seem that Crocs is having the final laugh. In the age of dopamine dressing, our appetite for maximalist, weird fashion has never been stronger. Crocs, with their strange,…
“Part of that is looking for genetic traits that may have been advantageous for past humans during earlier epidemics,” he says. “There is no doubt we can learn something from this in our understanding of how we manage contemporary disease and other outbreaks.”Skoglund’s team sources their samples from archaeological digs around the country or from museums with existing collections. His favorite bones to sequence are the ones found in our inner ear: “These are particularly good at preserving DNA, since they are the least susceptible to microbial invasion and other factors that could cause DNA to deteriorate,” he explains.The bones…
After less than four weeks in theaters, Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis has grossed more than $106 million in the U.S. and Canada, according to boxofficemojo.com. The film, starring Austin Butler as the King, Elvis Presley, is already the fourth-highest-grossing music biopic since the mid-1970s. How high will it climb on the list of top-grossing music biopics? It’s off to a fast start, but it’s not even halfway to matching the “domestic” (meaning U.S. and Canada) grosses of the leader. (Can you guess what that is? All will be revealed.) The 25 biopics of musicians on this list cover a wide range…
The 2018 Tomb Raider film was meant to act as a reintroduction to the hit video game series for the film world. However, according to actress Alicia Vikander, a sequel to the film is still left in unknown territory.MORE: Look Both Ways Starring Lili Reinhart Gets Trailer, Release DateFollowing the merger that saw Amazon acquire MGM, Vikander — who starred as Lara Croft in the film — didn’t seem too optimistic when it comes to a new film, saying that the possibility of a sequel was left up to the behind-the-scenes politics of things.“With the MGM and Amazon buyout, I have no…
The Japanese city of Kyoto is famous for its cherry blossoms, which traditionally mark the start of spring, but climate change and urbanisation are seeing them bloom early Environment 20 May 2022 By Jason Arunn Murugesu Cherry blossoms by a river in Kyoto, JapanSILENCE Photo/Getty Images Cherry blossoms in Kyoto, Japan, are reaching full bloom 11 days earlier than they would if there was no warming effect from the urban environment and climate change. Last year, Kyoto’s cherry blossoms bloomed by 26 March, the earliest seen in more than 1000 years of recorded history. This year the trees reached full…
22 Jul 2022 Your Next Summer 2022 Book Club Reads! Looking for your next great thought-provoking read? We’ve got you covered! These books are sure to get you and your friends, family, or book club talking… Check out these must-read new literary fiction releases! Public Opinion by Nathan Pettijohn Release Date: July 19, 2022 Herb is a fixer, a social media manipulator, an anonymous barracuda in a sea of wealthy marks. Blackmail, character assassination, fraud—it’s all in a day’s work. When a quick scam introduces Herb to a cold-blooded director on a quest to film the Marquis de Sade’s Justine,…
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is going boldly where it hasn’t gone before: a partly animated crossover! In its second season, Strange New Worlds will feature a crossover event with the animated comedy Star Trek: Lower Decks, Anson Mount (who plays Captain Christopher Pike), it was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con. Lower Decks stars Tawny Newsome and Jack Quaid joined him during his part of the Star Trek Universe panel. The special crossover episode will feature both live-action and animation, and Ensign Beckett Mariner (voiced by Newsome) and Ensign Brad Boimler (voiced by Quaid) from Lower Decks joining the U.S.S.…
In early March 2020, just weeks before the world went into lockdown, Chanel hosted its autumn 2020 runway show. Pairs of models stormed the runway in knee-high boots, strutting in unison while dressed in shades of tweed with bows in their hair. And while Chanel runways are always much-talked-about events, this season, in particular, one accessory seemed to steal the show. The brand debuted a range of logo-embellished CC tights, which the majority of models were wearing on the day, either in a white or black colourway. And as if by some kind of fashion-editor intuition, the moment I saw them I just knew they…