A committee of MPs says the UK government should update plans to ban gas boilers from new homes, introducing the move next year rather than in 2025 Environment 3 February 2022 By Adam Vaughan The control panel on a household gas boilerShutterstock / KsanderDN A ban on gas boilers in new homes in England should be brought forward by two years to 2023, according to a report by a group of MPs who say the UK government must be clearer about how it plans to decarbonise heating in homes. The report by the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) select committee…
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Wilmer Valderrama is not ruling out a return to the That ’70s show universe. In a new interview with TV Insider, the actor chatted about the forthcoming Netflix series That ’90s Show. “I’m a little busy right now, but I support them so much,” said Valderrama, who starred on all eight season of the original series on FOX. “I’m rooting for them. I wish them nothing but the best. And if the timing is right, I’d never say no.” Indeed, Valderrama is keeping busy. He currently holds a series regular role on NCIS as Nick Torres, and is also working…
Scientists have finally mapped an entire human genome, nearly two decades after researchers first announced that they had sequenced the majority of the roughly 3 billion letters contained in human DNA. Though the Human Genome Project was hailed worldwide when it was completed in 2003, at the time, many sections of the genome still couldn’t be placed. The new work — achieved by a consortium of scientists led by the National Human Genome Research Institute, the University of California, Santa Cruz and the University of Washington in Seattle — finally fills in the last 8% of DNA letters, or base pairs,…
Dominique Fishback is known for playing characters who have survived trauma. Just a year ago, she blew Hollywood away with her portrayal as Fred Hampton’s pregnant fiancée, Deborah Johnson, in Judas and the Black Messiah. And a few years before that, she earned acclaim for her role as a sex worker in the HBO series The Deuce. Now, in her latest project, she’s gearing up for one of her hardest roles—a 17-year-old traumatized by her parent’s death and her upbringing in the inner city.In Apple TV+’s new series, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, Fishback stars as Robyn, a young…
Fence construction is growing rapidly throughout the world. An extension of the dingo fence is underway to add another 460 miles. Stout, often impermeable, fences are going up on national borders in Eastern Europe to deter migrants, and Europe now has more miles of border fences than it had during the Cold War. In China, the chief threat to Przewalski’s gazelle is habitat fragmented by new barriers. The length of fences in the American West alone is estimated at more than 620,000 miles—nearly three times the distance from the Earth to the moon.Better understanding the role that fences play in…
You can recycle, cut out plastic, switch to renewable products and use eco-friendly technology all you want, but if you listen to music, you’re still contributing to carbon emissions. However, some methods of consumption are less detrimental than others, and a new report by Rolling Stone explains how downloading music is actually better for the environment than streaming.Physical album sales have increased in recent years, especially in the vinyl and cassette formats. In December of 2021, vinyl experienced its biggest sales week in the U.S. since 1991 when 2.11 million vinyl records were sold. This is partly due to vintage trends making…
Video games seem utterly terrified to say anything most of the time, as evidenced by developers like Ubisoft and Infinity Ward going out of their way to say that their games are not the least bit political (when they’re not awkwardly backpedaling or coming up with odd, seemingly contradictory definitions). Saying it isn’t political, regardless if it is or not, is usually a weird cover developers or publishers use to not scare off some potential buyers that want the art they consume to be void of meaning. This is what makes the overtly political Road 96 a refreshing experience, even if…
21 Apr 2022 Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense Books to Read | April 2022 Don’t miss out on these exciting new mystery, thriller, and suspense books that are perfect to add to your reading list this winter! Check out these new books by bestselling authors John Etterlee, Demetrius Jackson, Kathi Daley, Elle Gray, Elizabeth Hunter, and Patricia Macdonald. Enjoy your new mystery, thriller, and suspense books! Retribution (Rob Walker Book 2) by John Etterlee Release Date: April 16, 2022 On a mission in Africa, a Special Forces operator unwittingly uncovers a government conspiracy that gets half his men killed and sends…
Jodie Whittaker’s turn as the Thirteenth Doctor will conclude in epic fashion. BBC America shared a trailer for the forthcoming final episode featuring Whittaker, and it also teases some big returns. The clip teases the characters going to war with the Daleks, Cybermen, and the Master. We also get confirmation that Janet Fielding and Sophie Aldred, who appeared on the series back in the ’80s, will both be back for the milestone episode. Whittaker confirmed last summer that her run as the Doctor would conclude. “My heart is so full of love for this show, for the team who make…
The researchers used their new fabrication approach to create various structures that combined chalcogenide IR glass with fused silica glass. These included a set of pillars with different dimensions. A white dotted rectangle in the above image indicates the smallest silica cavity used in this work. Credit: Yves Bellouard, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Researchers have developed a new fabrication process that allows infrared (IR) glass to be combined with another glass and formed into complex miniature shapes. The technique can be used to create complex infrared optics that could make IR imaging and sensing more broadly accessible. “Glass that…
When it comes to jewellery, I’ve always had a penchant for pieces that feel as special as they look. While I’m partial to a vintage hunt for a unique find, I also love discovering new (or just new-to-me) brands. And the ones I love most all have one thing in common: They’re all British. I’ve found that some of the most interesting and contemporary jewellery pieces are created right here in the UK by some of the most talented designers.It’s easy to spot some of the most popular brands on Instagram. Monica Vinader has already had Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner…
Apple’s iPad Pro and second-gen Apple Pencil are my favorite art tools. They’ve replaced all of my traditional art supplies. I curl up on the couch with my iPad to chill and watch Netflix almost every day. I use it more than I use my phone, by far, and that’s because of the Pencil. There’s something uniquely intuitive about the pairing of the stylus and tablet that makes me want to draw, sketch, paint, and take handwritten notes. I’m not alone. The app ecosystem that has sprung up around the Apple Pencil and iPad is growing fast as professional graphic artists…
Pusha T, Jay-Z, and Pharrell Williams have released a new song called “Neck & Wrist.” The track is also produced by Williams. The single artwork was made by Sterling Ruby, who also made the art for “Diet Coke.” Check it out below.“Neck & Wrist” follows Pusha T’s recent singles “Diet Coke” and “Hear Me Clearly.” It’ll mark Jay-Z and Pusha T’s first collaboration since 2016’s “Drug Dealers Anonymous.” Both rappers also appeared on Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy song “So Appalled” in 2010.Pusha T has been teasing his follow-up to 2018’s Daytona. After both of his recent singles…
After announcing that the new Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero release date is June 11, 2022, Toei Animation released a batch of new character posters for the upcoming film.RELATED: Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Teases Secret Character, Gets Oreo CollabThe character posters spotlight the heroes and villains that will primarily feature in the film. New baddies Dr. Hedo, Gamma 1, and Gamma 2 all get posters, while returning heroes Goku, Gohan, Piccolo, Vegeta, and Pan all get to shine with their own posters. It’s particularly fun to see Pan as she’s grown up a bit since the Dragon Ball Super anime concluded.Check out the new Dragon…
Around the world, between 40 and 50 volcanoes are currently erupting or in states of unrest, and hundreds of millions of people are at risk of hazards posed by these potentially active volcanos. Yet, despite the profound hazards posed to human life and property by volcanic eruptions, humanity still cannot reliably and accurately predict them, and even when forecasts are accurately made by experts, they may not afford ample time for people to evacuate and make emergency preparations. Accurate and reliable predictions have remained an elusive target largely because volcanologists do not fully understand the natural dynamics and processes of…
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The second season of Russian Doll drops on Netflix this Wednesday, April 20. It’s a trippy train ride through time as Nadia (Natasha Lyonne) and her counterpart Alan (Charlie Barnett) find their lives upended yet again by a rift in the space-time continuum. While it may not live up to the tightly-wound brilliance of its freshman season, there’s still a lot to love. After the success of Russian Doll Season 1, fans questioned whether a second season would even be necessary. Nadia and Alan’s story resolved so perfectly. What more could there be left to tell? Lyonne’s Nadia is as…
An extremely rare type of helium that was created soon after the Big Bang is leaking out of Earth’s metallic core, a new modeling study suggests. The vast majority of this gas in the universe, called helium-3, is primordial and was created just after the Big Bang occurred about 13.8 billion years ago. Some of this helium-3 would have joined other gas and dust particles in the solar nebula — the vast, spinning and collapsed cloud that is thought to have led to the creation of the solar system. The discovery that Earth’s core likely contains a vast reservoir of helium-3 is…
Yes, Mariah Carey just wore a gown while sitting in a pool, and no, we’re not kidding! To celebrate the anniversary of her hit album “The Emancipation of Mimi” — which was released back in 2005 — and the success of the remix for “Big Energy” with Latto and DJ Khaled, Carey decided to host an Instagram Live. The singer soaked up these achievements (literally) while casually posing on the stairs of a pool, clad in a striking Tom Ford design covered in sequins. Rather than slipping into a swimsuit, Carey decided to wear an elegant full-length gown, because why…
Taiwan expects little impact from the war in Ukraine on the supply of key raw materials for semiconductors, the government said on Saturday.Taiwan is a major chip manufacturer, home to the world’s largest contract chip manufacturer and Asia’s most valuable listed company, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC), and key to alleviating a global shortage of semiconductors which have in some cases forced auto production lines to shutter.The cabinet, following a meeting chaired by Vice Premier Shen Jong-chin, said three key raw materials for making chips —the gases neon and C4F6 as well as the metal palladium — would not…
The Ledger is a weekly newsletter about the economics of the music business sent to Billboard Pro subscribers. An abbreviated version of the newsletter is published online. Have 10 conversations about the record industry and at least one will contain the phrase “artist development is dead.” It’s an exaggeration, although many musicians and their managers have painfully learned it’s also true. A better term, however, might be the more mundane, “artist development is expensive.” Record labels pay huge sums to find, record, promote and market artists. A 2020 report by IFPI put global A&R and marketing expenses at $5.8 billion —…
Episode 4 was the most shocking installment of Moon Knight yet. And it featured some of the coolest Easter eggs on the show so far. Like when Marc and Layla come across an ancient Egyptian tool, and it’s the gadget they used to use to pull a corpse’s organs out of the body during mummification. Steven described this tool in detail back on Moon Knight Episode 1.That’s just one of the little Easter eggs, hidden Marvel references, and little details you might have missed on Moon Knight Episode 4. In the video below, we go through more than 20 minutes of them, including more background…
21 Apr 2022 Romance Reads You’ll Love | April 2022 In the mood for a new romance read this week? Check out our favorite new romance paranormal and romantic suspense books from bestselling authors Carmen Rosales, MK Lorber, Angel S. Vane, S.B. Alexander, Nicole Snow, and Lani Lynn Vale. Enjoy your new romances! Hidden Scars (Hillside Kings Book 1) by Carmen Rosales Release Date: April 14, 2022 High school heartthrob and football star, Aiden Sincere refuses to admit his feelings for the new, mysterious, Mexican girl who piques his interest. After all, he could have any girl at Hillside–and pretty…
Big Sky looks set to continue on the case for another season. According to Deadline, a deal is being worked out to renew the Katheryn Winnick and Kylie Bunbury-led mystery series for a third season. Contract negotiations are tricky, but this is a step in the right direction for the Thursday drama. Big Sky Season 2 is averaging 2.6 million viewers and a 0.31 rating among adults 18-49, down almost 45% in the demo vs. last season. Still, even with the erosion, the show is still a powerhouse in delayed viewing, surging over 100% within a week in the demo.…
A droplet of silicone oil pinches of from fluids with different concentrations of 140 µm particles: (A) is pure liquid, (B) is 2% concentration, (C) is 20%, and (D) is 50%. Credit: Thiévenaz and Sauret Honey is already a thick liquid, but let it begin to crystalize and it can become downright clumpy. The sugar crystals in suspension seem to increase its viscosity. This phenomenon occurs throughout the natural and constructed world: From mudflows to paint, suspensions of particles tend to behave like viscous fluids. Engineers use this to their advantage by modeling the macroscopic properties of a suspension based…
Rosdiana CiaravoloGetty Images Keeping my lips super hydrated is one of my top beauty priorities, not only because I love the sheen of a glossy pout, but also because when my lips are dry, I compulsively pick at them, which leads to patchiness and somehow, even more dryness. I’m the person who can’t fathom leaving the house without a lip balm in my purse (or several). In my endless search for kissable lips, I’ve stocked up on quite a few lip masks—thicker creams that really last. But what are lip masks, exactly? Dermatologist Dr. Karan Lal is here to explain.What’s…
I hope you’re ready for the Netflixification of all your stuff, because yet another device company is reportedly hatching plans to make that happen.According to Bloomberg reporter and Apple soothsayer Mark Gurman, Apple is developing a service where customers would be able to rent iPhones (and possibly iPads) by paying a subscription fee. For Apple, it’s perhaps a natural move. The company has a robust slate of subscription plans already, it has offered trade-in plans for its phones for years, and its carrier partners have previously adopted this tactic by doling out new phones to some customers on an annual…
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The Batman is now streaming on HBO Max. Robert Pattison stars opposite Zoë Kravitz in the Matt Reeves-directed superhero flick landed on HBO Max and other digital platforms on Monday (April 18). The online release coincides with a box office milestone as the film crossed $750 million over the weekend. In The Batman, a killer targets Gotham City’s elite in a series sending the caped crusader…
Not much is known about Jordan Peele’s upcoming film Nope, but a new teaser for the film including NBA superstar Stephen Curry continues to showcase an ominous threat.RELATED: Nope Poster Teases Jordan Peele’s Latest Horror FilmIn a new TV spot for the film, Curry can be seen walking into a basketball court located inside of a barn. After putting up a shot, however, things begin to shake, and as the shot misses and the ball bounces back to the entrance of the barn, Curry goes to investigate, only to see the ball get sucked up into the sky.This causes Curry to…