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As the war on plastic heats up, both users of convenient disposables and suppliers of plastic products are looking for alternatives. But could the substitutes be worse? In spite of the number of people (and companies) saying “no straw please,” global plastic manufacturers are enjoying a booming business, with growth rates of 3.9% in 2017, 4.0% in 2016 and 3.5% in 2015. In 2016, the worldwide market reached 335 million tons worth of plastic materials and other plastics (not including some plastic fibers)....

Personal lighting just took a huge leap forward with the Kogalla RA. Good lighting can make all the difference, not just in a home or business, but during all sorts of activities, from cycling to running to camping, hiking, and adventure sports. Having easy access to a light that clearly illuminates your trail, worksite, or even just the sidewalk is one key component of a safer, more productive, and enjoyable outing after dark....

Star Wars is a massive franchise with lore that is endlessly expansive. The best examples live in the many books released by Lucasfilm, with their stories taking place amongst various points on the world’s timeline. One of the most significant initiatives started has been The High Republic, which has introduced an entirely new era to fans.This initiative has been split into phases, the first starting with Charles Soule’s Light of the Jedi....

We have a lot of reasons to thank algae. Running the gamut from microscopic single-celled organisms to 200-foot long stretches of kelp, these simple plants are at the base of the marine food web and are responsible for producing around 50 percent of the planet’s oxygen. But they have a dark side, too, and you can see it every summer when Florida’s Gulf Coast is stricken with a red tide, or what scientists prefer to call a harmful algal bloom (HAB)....

Avengers: Secret Wars is rumored to feature many cameos across the MCU’s Multiverse, and one former X-Men actor has addressed if he’s willing to return in the epic crossover. Avengers 6 has been the main subject of discussion lately due to several rumors that started to emerge online. A past report revealed that Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is aiming for Secret Wars to feature almost all the major characters from current and past franchises in some capacity....

Imagine if humans existed at the bottom of the sea, where the pressure is immense. We would probably resemble a squashed version of ourselves, with nonexistent necks and knuckles dragging on the sea floor. Or maybe we would just look like the blobfish. At depths of over 9,000 feet below, the blobfish floats around, casually eating whatever passes its way. Sources report that this laid-back fish is under threat from overfishing....

The rising cost of home ownership has motivated many to look for alternatives: some are turning to mortgage-free options like tiny houses, while others are experimenting with things like co-housing or global co-living subscriptions, which allow you to lease living and work spaces out of a global network of properties. Following along the lines of this “living as a service” subscription model is Berlin, Germany’s Cabin Spacey, a minimalist, modular and smart technology-enabled prefab that can be placed anywhere there might be placed in under-utilized urban areas such as roofs or parking lots....

One of the biggest new characters in the MCU who was recently introduced is Teyonah Parris’ Monica Rambeau. Freshly out of snapped purgatory, her first assignment was to figure out what was going on in Westview. Little did she know that she was going to get superpowers in the process. Another new hero set to be introduced into the MCU is Imav Vellani, a first-time actress who will be bringing Kamala Khan to life otherwise known as Ms....

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a sequel like none other. In addition to introducing yet another civilization and potential leading character to the MCU, the sequel will address the death of its franchise’s leading star and pass the torch on to its supporting cast. While Marvel Studios films are always faced with the burden of fan expectations, Black Panther 2 is unique in that fans have few. After all, few tentpole franchises have ever been faced with such unique and tragic circumstances and sought to incorporate them into their ongoing stories....

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness opened the door for new Variants of characters from all across the MCU’s Multiverse, even though many of them didn’t last long thanks to the Scarlet Witch’s rampage. Included on the victim list was the entire Illuminati council from Earth-838, which ended with Lashana Lynch in her comeback as a new version of Captain Marvel.Having originally played Carol Danvers’ best friend, Maria Rambeau, in 2019’s Captain Marvel, Lynch got an unexpected chance to return in Doctor Strange 2 alongside Variants like Hayley Atwell’s Captain Carter and John Krasinski’s Reed Richards....

The problem with so many energy-saving ideas, from compact fluorescent bulbs to water-saving showers, is that they often deliver a miserable experience. Because there really is nothing like an old-fashioned shower that pumps out the gallons. That’s what’s so interesting about the new Hamwells e-shower, which filters, heats and recirculates shower water up to seven times: not only do you save 80 percent of the energy and 90 percent of the water compared to a normal shower, but it can pump out 15 liters per minute, or five times as much as a low flow shower head....

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness finally pushed the concept of alternate realities into the forefront, and it didn’t disappoint. Aside from featuring many different worlds, the Benedict Cumberbatch-led sequel properly introduced another Earth filled with heroes in the form of Earth-838. In this world, a version of the Illuminati exists, comprising of notable members such as Patrick Stewart’s Charles Xavier, Maria Rambeau’s Captain Marvel, Hayley Atwell’s Captain Carter, Anson Mount’s Black Bolt, Chiwetel Ejiofor’s Baron Mordo, and John Krasinki’s Mister Fantastic....

Marvel Studios has a packed slate of blockbuster films and Disney+ series to make up their Phase Four. However, amongst all the grand-scale ensemble productions comes the MCU’s biggest risk yet in What If…? The series will be the first animated project to come out of the studio with many of the MCU’s biggest stars returning to voice their iconic roles. The Disney+ animated anthology will explore alternate takes on many of the cinematic universe’s characters and films, making major changes to create new creative stories....

Marvel Studios is infamous for its security and the lengths it will go to in order to avoid spoilers. The MCU is packed with twists, surprises, and spoilers that the studio has always been eager to protect, in order to ensure fans get the best viewing experience possible. After every new MCU entry, social media is quickly flooded with spoilery discussion, forcing fans to stay offline until viewing. Studio President Kevin Feige has famously gone to great lengths to avoid details spreading, even keeping the MCU’s own creatives out of the loop as secrets stay on a need-to-know basis....

Moon Knight has truly proven to be Marvel Studios’ most confusing and mind-bending series yet, even rivaling the infamous levels of mystery found in WandaVision. Over the four episodes released so far, viewers have gotten to know both Marc Spector and Steven Grant, two personalities living in the head of a mentally ill man, enslaved by the Egyptian god Khonshu to do his bidding. WARNING - The rest of this article contains spoilers for Moon Knight Episode 4, “The Tomb....

Now, another is just around the corner in Obi-Wan Kenobi, which will see Ewan McGregor return to his iconic role. ADVERTISEMENT This time around, Star Wars will be exploring the character of Obi-Wan deeper than ever before. After the events of Revenge of the Sith, the former Jedi Knight is not in the best of places. In fact, he is hiding away in seclusion watching over Luke Skywalker from a distance....

Shazam! was largely well received when it was released in 2019 and a sequel was quickly put into development. The first film brought a much needed fun approach to the DCEU and managed to score over $300 million at the worldwide box office. Director David Sandberg is returning to direct the untitled sequel alongside original cast members Zachary Levi, Asher Angel and Jack Dylan Grazer. While the global pandemic has halted all film production at the moment, Shazam 2 is rumored to begin filming in Spring 2021 in the hopes of meeting a release date of November 2022....

The Flash has had a tumultuous production, going through various directors and development cycles over the years. After its official unveiling at DC FanDome, it finally seems as though the Scarlet Speedster’s first solo flick will see the light of day. The film will see the return of two former Dark Knights, with Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck reprising their roles as Batman. Keaton’s Bruce Wayne will not be alone though, as evidence suggests that his classic Batmobile will be along for the ride....

Consumerist tells us that Apple is switching to a special new screw called by some a Pentalobe; or by iFixit, an “Evil Proprietary Tamper Proof Five Point Screw” (or the EPTP5PS). It is designed to make it impossible for anyone but Apple to service your iPhone or computer. Consumerist also notes that if you take your iPhone in for repairs, they will replace all the screws with the EPTP5PS. Now I love my mac and my ancient iPod, but I also love Matt Bremner and all the aftermarket repair people who provide fast and convenient service....

Warning — This article contains spoilers for WandaVision. Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is building up the excitement after the first three weeks of Marvel Studios’ first Disney+ show, WandaVision. After the first three episodes started with the two lead heroes experiencing the life of a 1950s-70s American sitcom couple, Episode 4 goes full MCU and sets the story in place as part of the expansive comic book movie franchise....