The comedy world was devastated last fall when Saturday Night Live and standup legend Norm Macdonald died at the age of 61. Macdonald had been battling cancer for nine years, but he did so entirely in private, which made his death that much more shocking. A lot fans felt they never got the chance to properly say goodbye to one of the funniest comics of his generation.So this news is a welcome and maybe even necessary surprise. It turns out that not long before Macdonald’s death he actually shot a new standup special, completely in private. His plan, according to his producer,…
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Peer into the sky through a powerful telescope, and beyond the glare of the Milky Way, you can make out the faint glow of distant galaxies. These galaxies clump together in dense clusters joined by wispy filaments and separated by enormous voids hundreds of millions of light-years across. Since the 1980s, scientists have observed millions of galaxies to map this “cosmic web” in ever greater detail in their quest to understand our universe’s history. But there is more to this large-scale structure than meets the eye. Hydrogen atoms naturally emit radio waves with a characteristic 21-centimeter wavelength, and because hydrogen…
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In celebration of Star Wars Day, Disney+ has released a brand-new trailer for the highly anticipated Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series, premiering on Friday, May 27. The teaser (watch below) sees Ewan McGregor‘s Jedi Master Obi-Wan attempting to train a young Luke Skywalker. “When the time comes, he must be trained,” Obi-Wan tells Owen Lars (Joel Edgerton). “Like you trained his father?” retorts Owen, referencing Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen), who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader. Elsewhere in the trailer, we see Moses Ingram‘s (The Queen’s Gambit) character in pursuit of Obi-Wan, plus plenty of action…
Less than two weeks ahead of the second anniversary of George Floyd’s death, which spawned a global reckoning over racism and policy brutality, and on a smaller but nonetheless visible scale, a lack of diversity within the fashion industry, an impressive range of talent, including Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing, gathered at Parsons School of Design to check in about the calls for change that were made by brands, and much more. The panel, titled “Fashion’s Diversity: Where It Stands, Where It Stalls, Where It’s Going,” was moderated by WWD executive editor Tara Donaldson and also featured Brandice Daniel, CEO…
Almost immediately, her data revealed that drones beat cars. Delivery times vary by distance, but drones consistently outpaced typical driving times. In 12,733 orders over 32 months, the smallest difference was a three-minute boost and the largest was 211 minutes, always in favor of drones.The drones also reduced the quantity of blood that expired and went to waste. “I wasn’t expecting to see an impact right away,” Nisingizwe says. “But we immediately saw the effect.” Those savings increased with time: 12 months in, drones reduced wasted blood by 67 percent—totaling 140 fewer expirations for the 2017 to 2019 period.“It’s exciting…
A speck of light that scientists once wrote off as a distant galaxy may actually be the brightest pulsar ever detected outside the Milky Way.Named PSR J0523−7125 and located about 160,000 light-years from Earth in the Large Magellanic Cloud (a satellite galaxy that orbits the Milky Way), the newly-defined pulsar is twice as wide as any other pulsar in the region, and 10 times brighter than any known pulsar beyond our galaxy. The object is so big and bright, in fact, that researchers originally interpreted it as a faraway galaxy — however, new research published May 2 in the Astrophysical…
Lorde has launched a new artist-curated station on Sonos Radio called Solarsystym. It features selections from Lorde, as well as clips of the New Zealand singer looking back at her life and career, from her teenage years and early career to the present day, and the moments and artists that inspired her. Listen to a station sample on Mixcloud below.In a statement about the new station, Lorde said: Solarsystym is like stepping into my brain, giving listeners a front row seat to the songs that have meant a ton to me and my life. It is a collection of forms, gravitationally…
The trailers and posters don’t beat around the bush. Jurassic World: Dominion is “The End of the Jurassic Era” — the final film in the saga, and one that reunites the original cast of Jurassic Park for one last adventure with the stars of the more recent Jurassic World saga. That’s the movie’s entire sales pitch: Come see how the Jurassic Park franchise ends.But come on. We all know this won’t be the end, right? Jurassic World is one of Universal’s biggest tentpoles. Without a Marvel or a Star Wars or a DC amongst its holdings, Jurassic Park is about as valuable a property as the studio has. You really…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. There’s a certain peace that comes to me when I read a book, any book, that I really enjoy. I love taking my time to focus on a story, especially on an early Saturday morning when I get a break from the hectic week. Oh yeah, and in case you were wondering, my cat, Luna, joins me on my favorite reading chair in my “book room.” Heaven. Yet, something I have noticed in the past few years is that the book community, especially…
What happened to Travis? On Big Sky Season 2 Episode 17, the search was on when everyone realized he was missing. Meanwhile, Scarlett made a desperate plea to keep her daughter safe. Elsewhere, tensions went into high gear at the Bhullar ranch when Jag learned the truth about his father. Elsewhere, one character’s past shocked everyone to the core. Use the video above to watch Big Sky online right here via TV Fanatic. Catch up on all your favorite shows and reviews and join in the conversations with other fanatics who love TV as much as you. TV Fanatic is…
With its resplendent ring system, Saturn is arguably the most stunning planet in our solar system. Located sixth in line from the sun, it is the second-largest world orbiting the sun, after Jupiter. Though Saturn is famous for its rings, all the other giant planets, including Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune, feature ring systems. But Saturn stands out for having beautiful yellow and gold bands across its surface, as well as having more moons than any other planet in the solar system, some of which are among the best places to search for life outside Earth.How did Saturn get its name?Saturn has…
Courtesy In the inimitable words of Blink 182, “work sucks, I know.” Or maybe it doesn’t; maybe you love your job—I hope you do. But even if so, there’s no denying that the mass return to office is…an adjustment. Now that many business and corporations are trending away from WFH, it means we’re making like Kim K says and getting our f—king asses up and working! Going back to the real office, however, means leaving the comfort of your home office (your bed), packing a thermos (not with wine), and putting on real business clothes (ugh). And of course, you…
Shot through with more nods and winks than most movies can sustain, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent threatens to push the concept of metanarrative to the breaking point. In it, Nicolas Cage plays a fictionalized version of himself—dubbed Nick Cage—who is roped into writing a movie in which he will star. Yet just when it seems no piece of art has ever gazed so long or lovingly at its own navel, it’s revealed to be a paean to cinema itself—and not really about Nic Cage at all. Let’s back up. In Massive Talent, Nick Cage is dissatisfied, on the brink…
Hamilton County Conservation District staff and volunteers survey the Cooper Creek in a pilot project to demonstrate that adding timber in select places upstream can create habitat for fish and other aquatic life. Credit: Michael Booth Biologists at the University of Cincinnati are studying low-cost ways to improve water quality and wildlife habitat in urban creeks. Like those found in many large cities, Cincinnati’s streams are routinely affected by flash floods, sewage overflows, pollution and stormwater runoff. UC biologists Stephen Matter and Michael Booth are examining whether water quality and wildlife habitat can be improved simply by adding a touch…
The Eagles of Death Metal testified today (May 17) about the tragedy that occurred during one of their concerts in 2015. Terrorists killed 89 people at Le Bataclan and the attack was a part of a coordinated series of attacks in Paris.Eagles of Death Metal frontman Jesse Hughes and guitar tech Eden Galindo were both onstage when the Islamic State group of terrorists entered the theater and sprayed it with gunfire. A soccer stadium and cafes were also targeted and a total of 130 people in total were killed during the attacks.The Washington Post reports that during Hughes’ emotional testimony, he told the court how…
It has been nearly three months since The Book of Boba Fett concluded its 7-episode run, and the Star Wars series’ penultimate episode, titled “Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes a Stranger,” is still one of its most popular fan-favorite episodes due to its inclusion of The Mandalorian stars Din Djarin and Grogu, as well as Ahsoka and Luke Skywalker’s first scene together.During the series’ Disney Gallery special, new details about the iconic episode emerged, confirming that Star Wars vet Mark Hamill was indeed on-set to reprise his role as the legendary Jedi. He was joined by a body double actor…
From book lights to book holders to tools that make reading more accessible, all sorts of wonderful solutions exist to improve our reading experience. And we will (one hopes) continue to innovate and bring the joy of reading to even more people. Today, we’re highlighting one specific tool: the reading magnifier. We looked at some of the highest rated and reviewed reading magnifiers in numerous shapes, sizes, and formats, because you deserve options. From hands-free magnifiers to powerful reading glasses to reading magnifiers with lights, if you or someone you know is in need of this tool, check out some…
[WARNING: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for Moon Knight Episode 6.] After last week’s trippy, sad stroll through Marc’s (Oscar Isaac) life, Moon Knight’s final episode returns things to the superhero status quo. We get fights aplenty, as well as a meaningful new outfit for a certain character… and by the time the end credits conclude, we realize there’s more to Marc than even Khonshu (voiced by F. Murray Abraham) knew. Arthur (Ethan Hawke) gets the idol and makes it to the chamber of the gods, where he kills all of their avatars and releases Ammit (voiced by Saba Mubarak).…
Newly engaged couple Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly attended the Los Angeles premiere of Good Mourning, Kelly’s directorial debut, on Thursday, dressed in color coordinated pink ensembles that matched the rapper’s lightly tinted hair. They were interviewed by Entertainment Tonight’s Denny Directo on the red carpet about how they celebrate important occasions these days. Megan Fox’s birthday is on May 16, and she already asked her fiancé Machine Gun Kelly for one special thing. “My main request is always just no cell phones,” Fox told Directo. “So, whatever we do, wherever we go, I just want there to be…
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Collagen supplements seem to be taking the world by storm, but what is collagen actually good for? Collagen-enriched powders, drinks, tablets and functional foods boast multiple health benefits, including stronger bones and healthier joints. Yet, one of the main reasons why these products are popular is their promise of youthful skin and prolonged beauty. “Collagen is the structural protein that gives our skin bounce and also makes it feel firm,” says Nina Prisk, a cosmetic nurse at Update Aesthetics. “But as a natural part of the aging process, our collagen levels decline, and as they do so this impacts the appearance…
Five Finger Death Punch just officially announced their upcoming new album Afterlife last week, and if you’re wondering about the inspiration for its title, it’s based on real encounters that both Ivan Moody and Zoltan Bathory have had. The guitarist actually described what a near-death experience feels like in an exclusive interview with Loudwire Nights host Toni Gonzalez.”The reason we called it Afterlife, Ivan and I share a couple of experiences that, generally are private things people don’t really talk about, but we both had near-death experiences being on the other side,” Bathory admitted. “If you get to talk to people who flatlined before or died…
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When the penultimate episode of Good Sam Season 1 ended, Dr. Sam Griffith (Sophia Bush) and her father, Dr. Rob “Griff” Griffith (Jason Isaac), were at odds over a surgical technique, one she adapted from his original plan. And now, in the finale, after she promoted it at the end of “The Griffith Technique,” the world — and especially Malcolm A. Kingsley (Edwin Hodge) — is celebrating her. In TV Insider’s exclusive sneak peek of “To Whom It May Concern,” Sam walks into the hospital to find poster-size versions of the articles covering her and the technique. “This is very…
A spectacularly preserved arrow from the Iron Age — complete with its iron arrowhead, sinew wrappings and aerodynamic feather fletching — is now in the hands of glacial archaeologists in Norway.It’s rare for arrow fletching to preserve, as the delicate feathers that help guide the arrow in flight usually decay over time. The arrows of Ötzi the Iceman, who died about 5,300 years ago in what is now the Italian Alps, also have preserved fletching, although their condition isn’t as good as that of this newly discovered 1,700-year-old arrow, the archaeologists said.”I think it is perhaps just the Ötzi-find which…
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. A glam ensemble deserves its photo moment, and Jennifer Lopez takes this concept to heart. On Monday, the singer shared a few mirror selfies on Instagram of her chic ensemble while getting ready for the day. Holding her pink-case-clad iPhone, she posed in a white, silky button-down with a plunging V-shaped neckline, undoing the top buttons for maximum visual effect. She paired it with…
There is a tremendous lot to love about Seattle-based Rad Power Bikes. The company makes the most reliable, affordable, and good-looking electric bikes I’ve tried. They’re comfortable to ride (even if the cadence sensor could use a little fine-tuning if you’re a slower pedaler), and they have all the specs necessary for a powerful commuter ride, including a 750-watt hub motor, hydraulic disc brakes, and auto-activated lights.The company ships directly to consumers, but the packaging is sturdier than from other manufacturers I’ve tested. If you live on the West Coast, Rad Power also has dedicated Rad Service vans that can…
Female birds sing. That is one conclusion of our 2020 study on one of the most abundant, widespread, well-studied bird species in the world: the barn swallow. Despite the well over 1,000 scientific publications about this species, female barn swallow song had never previously been the focus of a research article. Why does it matter that female song has been ignored in this bird that breeds across most of North America? It highlights a long-standing scientific bias and helps us think about why that bias persists. Since the beginning of modern birdsong research, the field has focused on the conspicuous…