Q&A: New book explores how elected strongmen weaken democracy
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South of Midnight: release window, trailer, gameplay, and more
South of Midnight explores the gothic folklore of the Deep South in a way few games do. If you're curious what this title is about, here's everything we know......»»
James Gunn refutes claim that certain characters are too niche for the DC Universe
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn doesn't believe a character like Swamp Thing is as "niche" as some comic book fans might think......»»
Extending classical black hole inequalities into the quantum realm
A recent study in Physical Review Letters explores quantum effects on black hole thermodynamics and geometry, focusing on extending two classical inequalities into the quantum regime......»»
‘Give our film a chance:’ Kraven the Hunter director addresses Sony’s Spider-Man Universe failures
Kraven the Hunter's director pleads with fans to give his upcoming comic book movie starring the popular Spider-Man villain a chance......»»
Cut down on holiday cleaning with these eufy robot vacuum Black Friday deals
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Genetic research explores purple tea"s health benefits
Purple tea, the product of long-term natural evolution, stands out for its high anthocyanin content, known for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging effects. Unlike traditional green tea, purple tea is increasingly valued for its potential t.....»»
Arts universities found to have significant societal role in promoting social sustainability
In her doctoral research, Outi Niemensivu explores how arts universities' principles of internationalization and social sustainability intersect and are realized in local, intercultural contexts......»»
Minecraft Movie trailer explores the origins of Steve
Where "anything you can imagine is possible—as long as what you imagine can be built out of blocks." Jack Black stars as Steve in A Minecraft Movie......»»
I"ve studied organizational failure for decades—the Church of England needs more than a new leader
In a book I wrote with a colleague on organizational failures (The Apology Impulse) the inability of many of them to confront their failures, except to say a meaningless "we're sorry," is legend......»»
Curiosity, images, and scientific exploration: New book by physicist explores remarkable phenomena
When we gaze at nature's remarkable phenomena, we might feel a mix of awe, curiosity, and determination to understand what we are looking at. That is certainly a common response for MIT's Alan Lightman, a trained physicist and prolific author of book.....»»
Study explores the effectiveness of honesty oath for reducing dishonest behaviors
Over the past decades, psychologists and policymakers have been trying to devise interventions that could dissuade individuals from engaging in dishonest social behaviors, such as tax evasion or fraud. One promising strategy they identified entails a.....»»
Book Review: How Oak Trees Warn Us about the Limits of Adapting to Climate Change
Oak trees have genetic flexibility that allows them to solve ecological problems. But even they will need our help to survive climate change.....»»
Book Review: An Expansive New Translation of a Haruki Murakami Classic
In End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland, the title is flipped, but cyberpunk pleasures remain.....»»
Book Bans Harm Kids
Censoring what children read deprives them of reality and the chance to feed their curiosity and develop empathy.....»»
Deducing commonality from complexity: Scientist explores "Mesoscience" to address global issues
Two topics are now drawing great attention from the global scientific community: shifting or advancing paradigms in science, and tackling global challenges such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, climate change, and human health. However, do th.....»»
Latest edition of book offers guidance on monitoring and managing ranaviruses in amphibians, reptiles and fish
Researchers are providing new information and guidance on monitoring and managing viruses that cause life-threatening diseases in amphibians, reptiles and fish, as detailed in the second edition of Ranaviruses: Emerging Pathogens of Ectothermic Verte.....»»
Empowering people, saving the planet: A case for direct democracy
A new study by Prof. Yacov Tsur from the Department of Environmental Economics and Management at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem offers valuable insights into the relationship between democracy's attributes and greenhouse gas emissions. Using a co.....»»
How to change the font size on a Kindle
Just pick up a new Amazon Kindle, but are wondering how you change your book's text size and other settings? It's easier than you think......»»
If you have to watch one (HBO) Max movie in November 2024, stream this one
A comic-book biopic like no other is our choice for the one (HBO) Max movie that you have to watch in November 2024,.....»»
NIST report on hardware security risks reveals 98 failure scenarios
NIST’s latest report, “Hardware Security Failure Scenarios: Potential Hardware Weaknesses” (NIST IR 8517), explores the hidden vulnerabilities in computer hardware, a domain often considered more secure than software. The report hig.....»»