There are many eye-catching flowers in the world, but here’s an exception: Diphylleia grayi, the so-called “skeleton flower.” It’s not that it’s not beautiful; your eye just might miss it on account that it turns transparent when it rains. Normally, this delicate bloom is an opaque white color, but when the rain begins to fall, it turns crystal clear. The white veins in the petals appear like bones, thus the ghoulish moniker....
The moon’s gravitational pull (along with the gravitational pull of the sun, of course) has shaped much of Earth’s past and present. The moon impacts the Earth’s tidal patterns, but tides are one of the more observable results of the moon’s gravitational pull. What about the less obvious influences that the moon’s gravity has on our planet? A 2015 botanical study suggests that the moon’s gravity might affect the movement of some plants’ leaves....
Production on a Minecraft film adaptation has been start-stop for years. Developer Mojang began receiving feelers from Hollywood producers as far back as 2012, but the Sweden-based studio barely entertained any offers. That changed when an industry titan came knocking; come the end of 2014, Mojang and Warner Bros. were said to be in “early development” on a Minecraft film.Since then, movement on the video game story has been quiet. Real Steel director Shawn Levy was initially tapped to helm the project, but dropped not too long after....
After a brief appearance in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ post-credits scene, Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk made his triumphant return in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. The show’s premiere episode featured a good amount of screen time for Marvel’s Green Goliath as he helped Tatiana Maslany’s Jennifer Walters navigate her new powers. Despite having a limited role in the second episode, the character’s appearance teased an exciting future for Hulk in Phase 5....
Ever since the MCU got off to a running start with Iron Man back in 2008, Marvel Studios has done a stellar job at casting both new faces and Hollywood veterans to round out their superhero world. And that trend is only going to continue as the franchise starts to introduce names like Mr. Fantastic, Professor X, and Wolverine into the fray. There are plenty of names that have swirled around the MCU for years, with the likes of Henry Cavill and Glen Powell having been linked to various roles throughout Marvel’s costumed canon....
Moon Knight may have finished up its six-episode run on Disney+, but that does not mean its time in the spotlight is over just yet. The Oscar Isaac-led MCU project saw the actor take on more than one starring role as he played a Marvel hero dealing with Disassociative Identity Disorder. The first two of these personalities, Steven Grant and Marc Spector, took up much of Isaac’s screentime throughout the series....
It’s true that she’s no Jedi, but Ahsoka is no doubt one of the most anticipated Disney+ series coming to this galaxy in 2023. While Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano is the show’s titular character, her series is also expected to be a sort of a semi-sequel to Star Wars Rebels. During Star Wars Celebration 2022, audiences were introduced to the actress portraying Sabine Wren in live-action; and now fans are learning more about her experience of being cast....
While the Arrowverse’s Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover introduced fans to a new Justice League, a franchise mainstay pitched a Legion of Doom spin-off that The CW reportedly rejected. The Legion of Doom first made its Arrowverse debut during DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Season 2, featuring Thawne (Reverse Flash), Malcolm Merlyn, Damien Dahrk, a time-displaced Captain Cold, and Heat Wave as team members.As expected, the Legion was ultimately defeated by the Legends....
For those who want an electric mobility option that’s smaller than an e-bike, a folding electric scooter might be just the ticket. The e-mobility scene is booming, with new electric transportation alternatives hitting the market just about every week, and there’s something available now for just about everyone, whether that’s an electric car, motorcycle, e-bike, or electric scooter. Because everyone’s commute is different, and each of us has our own space constraints at home and at work, a single electric mobility solution doesn’t work for everybody....
The main point of anticipation for Thor: Love and Thunder ahead of its release for many was the return of Natalie Portman’s Jane Foster. More importantly, audiences were hyped to see the actress pick up Mjolnir and become the Mighty Thor. This chain of events was the result of a tragic storyline for the character: she had stage 4 cancer. Marvel attempted to hide the fact that the storyline, which is integral to the character being adapted, was even in the film in the first place....
It is all but guaranteed at this point that Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield will both be starring alongside Tom Holland’s Spider-Man in some capacity—by far the worst kept secret in Hollywood. However, the rumors of their return had stewed long enough that, when promoting Spider-Man: No Way Home, Holland began poking fun at fan expectations. Pre-orders for No Way Home tickets recently went live, which immediately resulted in several theater websites like Regal and Cinemark crashing due to the influx of demand to the frustration of fans....
The Batman introduced a new take on the Dark Knight by introducing Robert Pattinson’s titular hero in a fresh iteration of Gotham City filled with interesting supporting characters. Set in a universe outside the DCU, the movie delivered a unique take on the Caped Crusader as it firmly focused on its detective element while putting Bruce Wayne’s second year into his heroic antics into the forefront. The early buzz surrounding The Batman was overwhelmingly positive, with critics praising Reeves’ deep dive into the world of Bruce Wayne....
Do helmets and high-visibility vests on construction sites really do anything? Recently we wrote about the hierarchy of controls, where the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) suggests what should be done first to reduce injuries and deaths in workplaces. A lot of bike activists use it to demonstrate how we should stop worrying about helmets and high-visibility clothing (PPE) and do something about removing the hazards. © Queen Anne GreenwaysI noted that construction sites are often trip and fall and fire hazards, but everyone yells about the hats and boots because it is easier and cheaper than cleaning up the site or working safely....
“Naked wine,” “raw wine,” and “biodynamic wine” have reached a feverish peak among trend-setting oenophiles. But are these fermented beverages actually better for the environment? Like many a bourgeois millennial, I like to dabble in drinking trends and new, hip restaurants. Oftentimes, it’s not necessarily “new,” but rather, new to American diners. If there’s yet niche offering that doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon (looking at you, shishito peppers and beet salads), it’s natural wine....
Rather than trying to blend in, ladybugs make a counterintuitive effort to stand out. Here’s why. There are two kinds of bugs in this world, the shy “pretending like I’m a stick here” types and the loud and brassy, “the brighter the better” kind. Insects that camouflage? That makes sense. It’s hard to be eaten by a predator if you can’t be seen. But what advantage do their brightly colored brethren have?...
Daisy, my sister’s miniature schnauzer, made quite an impression on me during an extended visit. I even found a schnauzer rescue group and submitted an online application, hoping for a feisty fur kid of my own. No one ever called. I remember being disappointed at the time, but regular outings with Daisy helped ease my bruised ego. Eventually, I crossed paths with a precocious pooch named Lulu who changed everything. Our escapades inspired this column, and my quest to help other frazzled, first-time pet owners....
Mistakes are a part of life. Sony Pictures’ Morbius - starring Jared Leto - is the latest mistake made within its Spider-Man Universe. Since 2014, when Sony released The Amazing Spider-Man 2, the company has failed to use Peter Parker in a way that many fans enjoy. Sony Pictures Animation produced the only exception with Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The main reason Sony didn’t succeed and has continued to let fans down is their desire to do too much with too little....
Netflix’s Daredevil introduced notable Marvel characters on the small screen side of the franchise, led by Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock. From 2015-2018, Daredevil was highly praised for its thrilling action sequences and memorable character performances from actors such as Vincent D’Onofrio’s Wilson Fisk and Deborah Ann Woll’s Karen Page. Ever since Netflix canceled Daredevil’s fourth season, fans have theorized that the MCU would bring back the show’s characters in some way....
With the lack of in-person events taking place in 2020, many organizations are taking advantage of the stay-at-home situation to create online events for fans. One major player, San Diego Comic-Con, has recently announced that in place of their annual convention in July they will be holding a free virtual event. There has also been a prevalence of smaller conventions taking to the online space such as Wizard World and fan-run events like Homecon, which have been successful in bringing cast and creatives together online during production delays....
Mason jars are incredibly useful. They’re the perfect containers for everything from kitchen staples to craft supplies to a cold pint of beer and, best of all, they can be reused forever (as long as you don’t break them). They also make superb gifts when you fill them with something thoughtful. Everyone has seen the layered brownie mix in a jar, but the following ideas go beyond just baking mixes (though there are a couple of those)....
