Eliza Scanlen says Jem, the 17-year-old Christian fundamentalist she plays in the film, "The Starling Girl," is a "fiery spirit" intrigued by the air of possibility her new youth pastor Owen represents.
Researchers reveal the extent of plastic pollution on coral reefs, finding that debris increases with depth, largely stems from fishing activities, and is correlated with proximity to marine protected areas.
Pakistan's state bank coffers were further boosted Wednesday by a $1 billion deposit from the United Arab Emirates, officials said, ahead of a key International Monetary Fund (IMF) board meeting to...
World number one Scottie Scheffler says players still do not have "clarity" on the proposed PGA Tour merger with Saudi Arabia-backed rival LIV Golf.
The function of mast cells, which are part of the immune system, is still a mystery. Scientists have now shown in mice: mast cells function as a sensor that signals the animals to avoid antigens, including harmful allergens, and thereby protect themselves from health-threatening inflammatory reactions.
Researchers have produced the most detailed and comprehensive human Heart Cell Atlas to date, including the specialized tissue of the cardiac conduction system -- where the heartbeat originates.
A project involving 79 researchers belonging to the international Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON) finds that concentrations of plastic found in freshwater environments are actually higher than those found in so-called 'garbage patches' in the ocean.
A new fund has been announced to help groups across a Black Country borough bring their community project ideas to life.
In a pre-clinical, proof-of-concept study, researchers found that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a green tea compound with powerful antioxidant properties, could be promising for both treating and preventing uterine fibroids. Results of the study add to growing evidence that EGCG may reduce fibroid cell growth. The study was specifically designed to identify the biochemical mechanisms responsible for EGCG action in fibroid cells.
USA, New York, New PaltzGrooms having to drink from hosepipes is “totally wrong”, it has been emphasised, and it is the duty of the equestrian community to ensure all staff have access to enough drinking water. This is the message from the International Grooms Association (IGA) as it launches its new “Hydrated happy grooms” campaign, to highlight the issue […]
Scientists gain vital insights into Mars' history and potential for supporting life.
A new radar technique developed by a graduate student allows imaging of the upper few feet of ice sheets on Earth and icy worlds. The technique uses instruments on airplanes or satellites to survey large regions quickly. The upper few feet of ice sheets are important for measuring melt on Earth or looking for habitable environments on icy worlds. Previous airborne or satellite techniques could not image this narrow region in detail.
Simply the smell of seafood can make those with an allergy to it violently ill -- and therefore more likely to avoid it. The same avoidance behavior is exhibited by people who develop food poisoning after eating a certain meal. Scientists have long known that the immune system played a key role in our reactions to allergens and pathogens in the environment, but it was unclear whether it played any role in prompting these types of behaviors towards allergic triggers.
"I was told it was just normal for women to have abdominal pain and constipation, especially since I work at a desk. Turns out I had a tennis ball–sized tumor on my colon."
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Rates of Chinook salmon bycatch in the Pacific hake fishery rise during years when ocean temperatures are warmer, a signal that climate change and increased frequency of marine heatwaves could lead to higher bycatch rates, new research indicates.
Medtronic's exit from the left ventricular assist device (LVAD) market left a huge void. A small French company wants to fill it.
Bald groom thrashed in Bihar for deceiving brides family with a wig Video
When Meta's new Twitter clone was announced as "Threads," I wondered why they named it after an obscure but harrowing TV movie about global thermonuclear war and its aftermath. This morbid but nerdy thought, it turns out, was widely experienced and the BBC has a new article about its own cheap but not remotely cheerful classic: "the name of the service conjures up a rather different meaning to viewers who caught a seminal BBC drama aired almost 40 years ago." — Read the rest
Sometimes, Emmy voters are a sentimental bunch after all. With so many beloved series bidding farewell this season, the nominators could have had a challenge in ensuring that they really did fete a lot of departing shows, but they did just that when the nominations were unveiled for the 75th annual Emmy Awards this morning. […]
Wisconsin regulators have issued a wastewater permit that limits expansion plans for a factory farm in Door County. S & S Jerseyland Dairy based in Sturgeon Bay asked the state Department of Natural Resources in 2017 for permission to increase its herd from about 5,000 cows to about 10,000 cows. The DNR issued a final permit on June 30 that limits the expansion to about 7,380 cows. The operation also must submit a groundwater monitoring plan and install monitoring wells at its production area. Читать дальше...
In the first auction on December 21, Torrent Investments made the highest offer of Rs 8,640 crore, while the Hinduja Group entity offered Rs 8,110 crore. However, within 24 hours, the Hinduja entity gave a revised, improved offer of Rs 9,000 crore, a development contested by Torrent.
The RBI appointed Nageswara Rao Y as the administrator for the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) of the firm. Reliance Capital is the third large non-banking financial company (NBFC) against which the central bank has initiated bankruptcy proceedings under the IBC. The other two were Srei Group NBFC and Dewan Housing Finance Corporation (DHFL).
Three days before UFC on ESPN 49, its only heavyweight bout was removed from the lineup.