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While many are preoccupied with waiting for Spider-Man: No Way Home, two other arthropod-themed superheroes are getting a brand new Marvel Cinematic Universe entry soon. Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne are set to reunite for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, a threequel that is expected to explore more of the weird and wacky avenues of the Quantum Realm. Several fresh faces will be joining Ant-Man’s next installment, in addition to some familiar foes....

As Yellowjacket actor Corey Stoll prepares himself for another MCU adventure as MODOK in Ant-Man 3, it turns out the actor’s return was teased all the way back in Season 1 of Loki. Stoll’s Ant-Man character (Darren Cross) has not been seen or heard from since he was perpetually shrunk down at the tail-end of Paul Rudd’s super-powered debut; however, that is all about to change with Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania....

Juniper is an invasive species that’s tough to work with. Whenever we write about wood construction and mass timber, we get complaints about deforestation and questions about whether it is really green and sustainable. This building, the Experience Center at Oregon State Park, may well become our poster child, our demonstration of wood done right. © Signal Architecture + Research/ Gabe BorderSignal Architecture + Research has built the Cottonwood Canyon out of juniper, which is not your usual “Woodman, spare that tree!...

Marvel Studios is entering an exciting new era of storytelling via the Disney+ streaming service, which is already paying dividends in terms of adding depth to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The service’s first exclusive Marvel property,WandaVision, earned rave reviews for its unique style of storytelling, and the same already appears to be the case for The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, premiering next week. In addition to furthering the in-universe plot, Marvel Studios is also using Disney+’s services to give fans a sneak peek into their process of bringing the story to life, largely with the newly announced Assembled series....

Last year, Whole Foods recalled two kinds of curried chicken salad that had been mislabeled and sold in some of its stores. The salad made with real chicken had been labeled as vegetarian “chick’n” salad while the salad supposedly made with a meat alternative contained actual chicken. “None of the customers apparently noticed the difference,” Ethan Brown, founder of Beyond Meat, which made the chicken substitute, told the New York Times....

With the growing concerns over the Coronavirus (COVID-19) having recently made an impact on cinema, Marvel Studios is now officially following similar delays. Production on all of Marvel’s Disney+ series’ has been put on hold, and just recently, it was announced that Black Widow will follow with a theatrical delay. Because of these changes, here’s how these and other Marvel Studios titles could shift around and impact the beginnings of the upcoming Phase 4 timeline....

Years ago, Marvel fans would have said that it would take capturing lightning in a bottle for Spider-Man to make his way over to the MCU. The web-slinger has since appeared in numerous MCU flicks to thunderous applause, and fans are now used to seeing their friendly neighborhood Spider-Man alongside other Marvel heroes. But even though Marvel fans may be acquainted with thinking the impossible can actually happen, some news can still prove to be shocking....

Yes, it’s actually possible! How many times have you reached for a pair of sunglasses, only to find that they’re scratched right in your line of sight? It’s annoying, to say the least. But did you know you can do something about it? There are a number of curious DIY remedies for scratched lenses that are worth a try. Keep in mind that these are not, er, fail-proof (although they are recommended by Sunglass Warehouse)....

Would you like to hear your neighbors buzzing about how good your garden looks? There’s an easy way to do that and help an important native pollinator at the same time. Plant a bumblebee-friendly garden. You’ll do yourself and bumblebees a favor. Several once-common species of North American bumblebees are suffering significant range restriction and reduced abundance, according to surveys by the Xerces Society, an international nonprofit that advocates for invertebrates and their habitats....

The DC Extended Universe is set to bring numerous sequels into the fray over the next few years, including debuts for new characters like John Cena’s Peacemaker in The Suicide Squad and Aldis Hodge’s Hawkman in Black Adam. However, even with so much exciting material confirmed to be on the way, there have always been a few “what if” cases that have stood out in the franchise’s history. One of these came with when The Walking Dead’s Jeffrey Dean Morgan had a short-lived cameo in 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice as Thomas Wayne....

Shooting for James Gunn’s Peacemaker began in January and has been moving full-steam ahead uninterrupted. Much of the production has actually taken place outdoors, which has allowed multiple set photos to leak. Shortly after filming began, a fan caught one reference to the home of Green Lantern Hal Jordan on set.Gunn himself has even shared set photos with the cast and crew along with fun tidbits about the production, like Peacemaker’s reflective helmet being an additional complication to filming....

Tom Hardy’s Venom franchise is still moving along following the release of its first two entries. And now, a threequel is set to be made in the form of an untitled Venom 3.The plot details of Venom 3 are still being kept under wraps, but Hardy previously teased that they are looking for ways to “go bigger” while also mentioning Multiversal possibilities. Moreover, a past social media post from the Venom lead actor could also be teasing his “last dance” as the titular anti-hero in the threequel....

With only a few more releases left in Phase 4 of the MCU, the stage is set for another impressive round of programming in Phase 5 starting in early 2023. But even with a number of thrilling new entries on the way, there are concerns about the quality of the MCU with over three dozen movies and TV shows having already been released.Following the releases of both Ms. Marvel and Thor: Love and Thunder, Marvel fans made their voices heard about concerns for Phase 4, which ranged from calling it a “mixed bag” to noting it as the worst Phase in the MCU to date....

Ms. Marvel has been one of Marvel Studios’ most well-received Disney+ series to date. The introduction of Iman Vellani’s hero also served to add two massive twists to the MCU.For one, Kamala seems to be the first mutant to be revealed to audiences in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Secondly, the titular character of the show just up and vanished in the closing seconds of the show—only to be straight up replaced by Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers....

Moon Knight is yet another in a long line of Marvel Studios’ winning ventures. Sure, there have been some bumps in the road, like the reception to Eternals, which certainly wasn’t one of the best Marvel movies according to many fans. But then again, the unbelievable box office performance of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: No Way Home shattered critical and commercial expectations. All of this is to say that the company’s President, Kevin Feige, knows what he is doing....

Charlie Cox’s Daredevil has been a big part of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’s marketing, with several trailers teasing his eventual debut in the series. However, the character’s appearance in the Disney+ series raised more questions than answers on whether or not the events of Netflix’s Daredevil are canon to the MCU. She-Hulk producer Jessica Gao shared that the series uses its own version of the character that “gets to be a little bit different on [their] show,” indicating that this will be a new take on the Marvel hero....

With anticipation high for the next live-action Star Wars series on Disney+, an exciting new release date for The Mandalorian Season 3 may have been revealed. Almost two years have passed since the second season of Din Djarin’s galactic adventures concluded, and fans have since been treated to plenty of Star Wars on Disney+, including The Book of Boba Fett, aka The Mandalorian Season 2.5.The infamous bounty hunter’s solo story in the criminal underworld of Tattooine helped to bridge the gap between Mandalorian seasons with its connections to the overarching story, but that hasn’t been enough to slow anticipation for Season 3....

Marvel Studios has undeniably taken its time and struggled to find its footing with Thor. Chris Hemsworth’s first two solo films are among the most controversial in the MCU, while Taika Waititi’s third installment, Raganrok, turned the character around with a new comedic direction that proved popular among fans. Following his standout role in the two climactic Avengers events of the Infinity Saga, Waititi is back with a fourth Thor solo outing: Love and Thunder....

Eighty percent of young professionals are interested in securing a green-collar job or working in an industry that has a positive impact on the environment, according to MonsterTRAK.com, a job site geared toward recent graduates. Luckily, green jobs are growing, and industries like renewable energy and energy efficiency currently provide 8.5 million jobs in the United States, according to the American Solar Energy Society. However, tough economic times mean recent grads are facing an extremely challenging and highly competitive job market across the country....

We all know swimming in freezing ponds during winter isn’t the brightest idea. Hypothermia can set in in seconds for us humans, and we go to great lengths to avoid contact with freezing water as a matter of survival. Usually, only those crazy enough to do polar bear plunges would take a dip in a pond in the middle of winter for fun. But while it’s miserable for humans, ducks don’t seem to be bothered at all by the chilly water....