The past 10 years have seen a series of "warm blobs" in the northeast Pacific Ocean. These marine heat waves do widespread damage to ecosystems and marine life in the area, but the mechanisms by which they develop and are sustained are still uncertain. Now a research group has
A team of researchers led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst has drawn inspiration from a wide variety of natural geometric motifs—including those of 12-sided dice and potato chips—in order to extend a set of well-known design principles to an entirely new class of
"Texas Hold 'Em" made Beyoncé the first Black woman to top the Billboard chart; now Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" marks the first time two Black artists have held the position consecutively
Sukihana has asked JT from City Girls to clarify who she is dissing on new song 'Okay' with many fans thinking it is either the 'Baddies' star or Cardi B.
A new study has found that many of the most expensive Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide are in Europe - but there are affordable options on the continent too.
A new type of bioplastic could help reduce the plastic industry's environmental footprint. Researchers led by the University of California San Diego have developed a biodegradable form of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a soft yet durable commercial plastic used in footwear,
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French distributor ARP has picked up all French rights Paul Schrader’s new film Oh, Canada ahead of its world premiere in competition in Cannes next month. The feature stars Richard Gere, Uma Thurman, Michael Imperioli, and Jacob Elordi. Oh, Canada reunites Schrader with Gere,
ARP has acquired French rights to Paul Schrader’s “Oh, Canada,” starring Richard Gere, Uma Thurman, Michael Imperioli and Jacob Elordi. News of the deal comes as the feature — which Arclight is repping for international sales — prepares for its world premiere in competition at
The Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative has partnered with Variety to establish an annual award named in honor of the legendary actor that will recognize groundbreaking achievements in storytelling. The Mary Tyler Moore Visionary Award will honor the life and legacy of
The 28th annual American Black Film Festival will feature a first-of-its-kind retrospective celebrating the career of double Oscar winner Denzel Washington, the organization announced Tuesday. The Retrospective: Celebrating the Legacy of Denzel Washington program will “take
Amy Schumer was in the zone. This was in March, when she was filming on the street in Brooklyn for her upcoming movie “Kinda Pregnant,” a comedy about a woman who pretends to be knocked up for attention. In one take, Schumer emerged from a subway station while answering a phone
Despite a disappointing first quarter, the airline expects a record summer boosted by leisure as well as business travellers, leading to more plans to expand the company’s long-haul routes.
An estimated 168 billion gallons of wastewater—or produced water—is generated annually by the Permian Basin fracking industry, according to a 2022 report by the Texas Produced Water Consortium. The major waste stream has proved both difficult and costly to treat because of the
In the mid-20th century, a bold, angular architectural style emerged as a celebration of post-war renewal, innovation, and symbolic strength. Brutalism , known for its bare, monochrome, industrial materials like concrete, brick, and steel, became a way for centers of influence
Bizarre sea creatures that resemble jellyfish have returned to Southern California waters a year after millions were spotted between Ventura and San Diego counties and beyond.
Recent research shows that if communities think outsiders are stealing their forest resources, they are more likely to want to increase their own harvest.
As it cracks down on Palestine solidarity, the German security state now resembles that of a Cosa Nostra crime family rather than a democracy, says Timo Farooq
Major oil companies have internally conceded their public vows to reduce planet-warming emissions are incompatible with their business plans, according to a three-year report issued by Democrats on the Senate Budget Committee and the House Oversight Committee. The report, which
Researchers have discovered a new mechanism of oil biosynthesis and found a way to genetically engineer a type of test plant to more efficiently produce different kinds of seed oil that it otherwise wouldn't make.
It has been more than 40 years since the beginning of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and scientists still don't fully understand how HIV enters and replicates in human cells, which has hindered the development of treatments.
Using data from ESA's Gaia satellite, astronomers from Turkey and India have investigated NGC 188—an old open cluster in the Milky Way. Results of the study, published April 19 on the pre-print server arXiv, deliver important insights into the parameters and properties of this
Jenny Gorotiza has been promoted to vice president of marketing for Island Records, it was announced today by Jay Schumer, executive VP/head of marketing and business development. Gorotiza has served as senior director of marketing at Island since 2021. Based in New York,
After being selected as the NFL’s No. 1 draft pick, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Caleb Williams is ready to make his NFL debut as a member of the Chicago Bears. However, before the first game of the 2024-25 season, you can show your love and support for Williams with his
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said Israel will invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, regardless of whether a cease-fire and hostage release deal is met. "The idea that we will halt the war before achieving all of its goals is out of the question. We
The nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards have been announced, and the ’70s rock play Stereophonic and the Alicia Keys musical Hell’s Kitchen lead the pack with 13 nominations a piece. ( Stereophonic set a record for the most nominations received by a play, though there have
Ultimately, the question isn’t where AI is taking humanity, it’s where humanity will take AI. Together, we share in that opportunity and responsibility.
Former President Trump in a new interview with Time magazine did not shut down the potential for political violence after November's election if he doesn't win, saying "it depends" on the fairness of the vote. Trump spoke at length with Time magazine about his plans for a
The Capitol is about to get a dose of — Bam! Splat! Zap! — at an event marking Free Comic Book Day. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), one of Congress's comics mega-fans, will host the ode to serialized stories on Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Longworth House Office
The Biden administration on Tuesday banned most uses of a toxic chemical that is used as a paint stripper. Long-term exposure to the chemical, methylene chloride, can cause cancers of the liver, lung, breast, brain, blood and central nervous system. It has also caused at least
“The Passenger” is one of those songs. To be able to sing “The Passenger” properly, you have to summon levels of intensity that few vocalists could even approach. Iggy Pop co-wrote and recorded the icy, anthemic original for his classic 1977 solo album Lust For Life . A decade
AI has been a big boon for the electronics giant Samsung this year — something the company expects to continue throughout 2024. In a new earnings release, the South Korean company’s chip division saw its operating profit more than triple to 1.9 trillion won ($1.4 billion)