‘Is he … you know?’: Literature’s best queer-coded characters
Literature is full of queer-coded characters like Jo March in Little Women, reminding us that LGBTQ+ representation has come far but still has a long way to go......»»
Ultrasound can briefly induce a hibernation-like state in animals
Science fiction has long described sophisticated technology that can temporarily put humans into a suspended state, permitting characters to awaken far into the future, often after extended journeys through space. In reality, the basis for suspended.....»»
All romanceable characters in Baldur’s Gate 3 and how to romance them
How can you resist all the attractive characters surrounding you in Baldur's Gate 3? If you want to know who you can romance and how, we've got you covered......»»
Study reveals physiological characters of desert plant seeds under warming and drought
Seeds are important in seedling establishment, community renewal and restoration of degraded vegetation in sandy grassland ecosystems. Understanding how temperature and precipitation changes affect physiological characters of desert plant seeds is es.....»»
“Blaze your glory!”—Twitter’s “X” becomes first one-letter iPhone app
Previously, Apple required a minimum of two characters in iPhone app names. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu Agency / Contributor | Anadolu) Apple has granted a rare exception to its strict App Store rules, allowing Twitter to r.....»»
Traditional male gender roles still dominate in entertainment industry, says study
The characters that actors portray in films, television and on stage conform too closely with traditional gender roles—according to new research by academics at Northumbria and Durham universities......»»
The Witcher season 3’s ending, explained
The Witcher ends its third season with an episode that promises chaos for our three favorite characters - and gives Henry Cavill a hero's farewell......»»
The 7 best characters in Secret Invasion, ranked
These are the best characters in Secret Invasion, from familiar Marvel players like S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Nick Fury to total newbies like the Skrull G'iah......»»
Is Disney Dreamlight Valley free to play?
Are you eager to create your character and move to the valley with all your favorite Disney characters? Disney Dreamlight Valley is going to be free, but when?.....»»
The best cosplays of San Diego Comic-Con 2023
It's just not SDCC without fans dressing up as their favorite characters. And it's time to share our picks for the best cosplays of San Diego Comic-Con 2023!.....»»
2 Secret Invasion characters I want to see in the MCU again
Secret Invasion is almost over, and the Disney Plus project has been a disappointment for the most part. The plot needed more work and attention … The post 2 Secret Invasion characters I want to see in the MCU again appeared first on BGR......»»
Rare Esther Inglis manuscript unveiled
A never-before seen manuscript by Scottish-based artisan Esther Inglis, dating back to the early 1600s, was unveiled at The University of St Andrews this week at The International Conference on Medieval and Renaissance Scottish Languages, Literature.....»»
Should you pull for Blade or Kafka in Honkai: Star Rail 1.2?
Honkai: Star Rail just dropped its 1.2 update, which means new content and characters. We get to see the next chapter of the Xianzhou Luofu plotline and pull for Stellaron Hunters Blade and Kafka, the latest limited-time five-star characters. They.....»»
Jagged Alliance 3 has smart tactics, goofy characters, stupid fun escapism
24 years later, it's still fun to micromanage your ragtag soldiers of fortune. Enlarge (credit: THQ Nordic) The first Jagged Alliance game was published nine months after X-COM: UFO Defense, despite being developed at n.....»»
Ancient "Unknown" Script Is Finally Deciphered
Researchers have decoded more than half of the characters in the so-called Kushan script by comparing them with inscriptions in a known ancient language called Bactrian.....»»
Synthesizing 200 years of research on the urban impact on regional climate and extreme weather
Researchers know that urbanization has noticeable effects on processes at and near the Earth's surface. This affects the weather and climate in ways that have consequences for rapidly growing urban populations. The scientific literature focusing on u.....»»
New book investigates the literature of Britain"s waterways
Britain's changing relationship with its canal network and the implications of how canals contributed to our reliance on fossil fuels are at the heart of a new book from Professor Jodie Matthews......»»
The Witcher season 3 volume 1 review: A great beginning to a bittersweet end
With its high production values and compelling trio of lead characters, The Witcher's third season promises to be the best yet for the popular Netflix series......»»
The 10 best worlds in sci-fi movies, ranked
Popular sci-fi franchises like Star Wars often display fictional places for their characters to interact in. We rank the 10 best worlds in sci-fi movies......»»
Making pride more inclusive means creating space for 2SLGBTQ+ people with disabilities, say researchers
Pride month is a celebratory time for many queer people. It is an opportunity for greater visibility in the public sphere. Although 2SLGBTQ+ people are becoming more accepted, those living with disabilities still struggle to be seen and heard......»»
The 10 best Wes Anderson characters, ranked
From Rushmore to Asteroid City, Wes Anderson has created a pantheon of memorable characters. DT ranks the 10 best from Anderson's impressive filmography......»»