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On Chernobyl"s 36th Anniversary, a Ukrainian Reflects

This week saw the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster -- which had occurred just days before the Soviet Union's annual May Day celebration in 1986 -- and featured lots of patriotic outdoor parades. At the time Lev Golinkin was a 6-year-old l.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotMay 2nd, 2022

Why is Jesus often depicted with a six-pack? The muscular messiah reflects Christian values of masculinity

Have you ever wondered why so many images depicting the crucifixion show Jesus with a very defined, slender and toned body? Either slim, but with a six-pack, or displaying muscles and brawn. While these images are hardly a reflection of what little c.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

All of James Cameron’s movies, ranked

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Terminator, we're looking back at all of James Cameron's movies, from the beginning to Avatar: The Way of Water......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Albedo can reduce climate benefit of tree planting: New tool identifies locations with high climate-cooling potential

As efforts to restore tree cover accelerate to help avoid runaway climate change, a new study highlights how restoring tree cover can, in some locations, heat up the Earth rather than cool it by affecting how much sunlight the surface reflects (i.e......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and the philosophy of self, identity, and memory

The critically acclaimed film remains deeply relevant as it marks its 20th anniversary. Enlarge / Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind stars Jim Carrey in one of his most powerful dramatic roles. (credit: Focus Features).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Attackers are targeting financial departments with SmokeLoader malware

Financially motivated hackers have been leveraging SmokeLoader malware in a series of phishing campaigns predominantly targeting Ukrainian government and administration organizations. The phishing campaign The Ukrainian SSSCIP State Cyber Protection.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

As Voyager 1"s mission draws to a close, one planetary scientist reflects on its legacy

For nearly 50 years, NASA's Voyager 1 mission has competed for the title of deep space's little engine that could. Launched in 1977 along with its twin, Voyager 2, the spacecraft is now soaring more than 15 billion miles from Earth......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

The method to Apple Arcade’s madness? ‘Bring us an incredible game’

With Apple Arcade's five-year anniversary approaching, Apple sheds some light on how its mobile gaming service continues to thrive......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

The method to Apple Arcade’s madness? ‘Just bring us an incredible game’

With Apple Arcade's five-year anniversary approaching, Apple sheds some light on how its mobile gaming service continues to thrive......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

One of my favorite puzzles games just turned 5, and it’s still outstanding

If you've never played Baba is You before, its fifth anniversary gives you a reason to try out this outstanding puzzle game......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Leasing drop-off means longer road to chock-full used market of yore

Fewer vehicle lease maturities are expected in the second half of 2024 as the industry reaches the three-year anniversary of the supply chain and inventory crises......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

2024 Porsche 911 S/T review: Threading the needle

The S/T celebrates the 60th anniversary of the 911 and is limited to just 1963 examples. Enlarge / I wouldn't blame you if you lost track of all the different variations on the Porsche 911. This is the latest, and currently, the.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Becoming human: An ancient genome perspective

Writing a commentary in the 50th anniversary issue of Cell, Fu Qiaomei and E. Andrew Bennett, both of the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, explored the contribution of paleogenomics.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Examining the relationship of reproductive health and economics

Access to reproductive health care—and abortion in particular—is an issue that resonates with voters' deeply held personal beliefs and reflects their underlying moral, philosophical, and religious views. But is it also an economic issue?.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

10 years ago, Hayao Miyazaki made a perfect companion film to Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer

In honor of its 10-year anniversary, let's look back at Hayao Miyazaki's 2014 masterpiece The Wind Rises, as well as its similarities to 2023's Oppenheimer......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Astronomers observe the effect of dark matter on the evolution of the galaxies

Dark matter comprises around 85% of all the matter in the universe. Although ordinary matter absorbs, reflects and emits light, dark matter cannot be seen directly, which makes its detection difficult. Its existence is inferred from its gravitational.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

7 most underrated Saturday Night Live skits, ranked

As SNL edges closer to its 50th anniversary, we're looking back at the seven most underrated Saturday Night Live skits of all time......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Apple COO Jeff Williams in Taiwan for Foxconn’s 50th, as Tim Cook steers clear

Apple’s chief operating officer Jeff Williams is in Taiwan as a guest of honor for Foxconn’s 50th anniversary celebrations. He’s reportedly joined by his deputy, Sabih Khan. The rare visit is likely a compromise, enabling the occasion to be.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Alleged Raccoon Infostealer operator extradited, verification site set up for victims

A Ukrainian national was extradited to the United States from the Netherlands after being indicted for crimes related to fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft. According to court documents, Mark Sokolovsky conspired to operate the Ra.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Apple"s Jeff Williams is in Taiwan for Foxconn"s 50th anniversary

Apple Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams has traveled to Taiwan, on a trip to mark the 50th anniversary of Foxconn.Apple COO Jeff WilliamsFoxconn held a gala celebration in Taipei on Tuesday night, as part of its celebrations for the 50th annivers.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Top hacker arrested for selling bank details on thousands of accounts

Ukrainian hacker arrested for distributing malware and selling stolen banking data......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024