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Thor’s latest adventure is now playing in theaters everywhere. In Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder, the Asgardian thunder god is reunited with his old flame Dr. Jane Foster to put an end to the villainous Gorr the God-Butcher and his nefarious plans. But, before any of that happens, audiences find Thor exactly where they last left him in Avengers: Endgame: with the Guardians of the Galaxy. Indeed, Thor 4 opened with Thor having spent a seemingly long stretch of time with the Guardians, flying through the cosmos and answering distress signals....

A new update from the rumor mill has indicated a curious wrinkle in Mister Fantastic’s forthcoming MCU portrayal.The Fantastic Four are on their way to the MCU! Marvel Studios’ intends to debut their First Family into the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Valentine’s Day, 2025. WandaVision director Matt Shakman is confirmed to be at the film’s helm.Of course, fans have feverishly speculated for some time on just who could replace John Krasinski as Marvel Studios’ new Reed Richards following his Multiverse of Madness demise....

When European settlers stepped foot on Plymouth Rock in 1620, the landscape they encountered must have felt like the epitome of wilderness compared to their built-up homeland. In time, of course, cottages and farmhouses, roads and footpaths would sprout up as their colonization took root. But little could they have guessed, from those fragile early shoots, that the continent’s nature would be tamed in just a few short centuries. It may be hard to believe, however, but one of America’s earliest settlers is still alive today – and still bearing fruit after more than 383 years....

Last year saw the reveal of the latest title in Capcom’s blockbuster horror franchise, Resident Evil 8: Village. Today the Resident Evil showcase event stream showcased the upcoming sequel alongside other upcoming projects in the RE universe.Capcom recently posted a closed beta listing, giving players the ability to sign up for a multiplayer beta “celebrating the 25th anniversary of Resident Evil”; however, no specifics of the title were announced at that time....

The transition from youth to adult is awkward for everyone, but some species have particularly odd or arduous transformations when navigating into a new stage of life. The sea urchin falls into this latter category. We’re used to seeing this creature in tidal zones or coral reefs, a spine-covered ball wandering around feasting on seaweed. But before it becomes this familiar adult, it goes through a very strange adolescence. When larvae hatch from an egg, they are the shape of a lunar lander....

Shazam! Fury of the Gods has released individual character posters for each Shazam! superhero.While it’s true that Billy Batson and his siblings have matured since the 2019 film, they’ll still be summoning their superhero alter egos in the sequel, especially when facing Shazam 2’s villainous trio.It’s also impossible that audiences will have more time with the whole Shazam family, especially now that the siblings all have powers from the start. In the meantime, DC Universe (DCU) fans are getting new looks at each of the returning cast’s superhero personas thanks to new promotional posters....

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law has thrown the usual superhero formula out the window in favor of an episodic series of Jennifer Walters’ legal comedy adventures. But there has been some sense of a greater conspiracy working in the shadows as a mysterious group endeavors to steal She-Hulk’s blood.The villainous plot was first teased in the third installment as Walters was attacked by the Wrecking Crew, who tried and failed to steal her blood for “the boss....

Star Wars is set to expand in the world of anime due to the looming arrival of Star Wars: Visions. Visions has been described as a collection of “original series of animated short films,” meaning that its narrative will not be contained within the confines of the Skywalker Saga. Every episode of Visions will explore new characters and stories, but it will also reference the larger Star Wars universe. Expanding the Star Wars universe into the lucrative world of anime has never been done before, and Visions is poised to push this genre into the forefront....

DC’s Superman & Lois series continues to be a popular take on its two famous titular characters. With fan-favorites Tyler Hoechlin as the Man of Steel and Bitsie Tulloch as his intrepid reporter wife Lois Lane in the leading roles, the series sees the pair navigating life back in Smallville, Kansas with two teen sons in tow.Season 1 saw the Super Family deal with Clark‘s long lost half brother Tal-Rho, while the show’s second year dealt with the emergence of Bizarro World....

Pipelines provide a transportation conduit, above or below ground, for hazardous products at considerably lower cost than alternative means by road or rail. However, can pipelines be considered a safe way to transport these products, including oil and natural gas? Given the current attention on high profile pipeline projects like Keystone XL or Northern Gateway, an overview of oil and gas pipeline safety is timely. There are 2.5 million miles of pipeline crisscrossing the United States, managed by hundreds of separate operators....

The DCEU is expanding with the impending arrival of Black Adam. The upcoming flick has been a long time coming for the franchise, with WWE Legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson being attached to the project for a decade. After several delays due to the pandemic, Black Adam was finally given an October 2022 premiere date exclusively in theaters. Johnson is joined by a stellar cast that includes Pierce Brosnan’s Doctor Fate, Noah Centineo’s Atom Smasher, and Quintessa Swindell’s Cyclone as members of the Justice Society of America....

Man of Steel’s release in 2013 served as a launchpad for the DCEU, attempting to originate an interconnected superhero universe that could rival the MCU. Despite a promising start, the subsequent movies in the DCEU umbrella experienced a mixed bag of reviews from fans and critics. The much-anticipated Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice critically failed to live up to the expectations in 2016. Later that year, the meddling of studio executives led to the downfall of David Ayer’s Suicide Squad despite a great performance from the star-studded cast....

If you’ve ever gotten particularly lucky during a hike in the hills or mountains, you’ll have stumbled across this spectacle. Thousands, even tens of thousands of ladybugs, crawling over each other in one huge clump. It’s called an aggregation, and it’s something these usually solitary beetles do each winter from about November to February. Scientists believe ladybugs aggregate to regulate their internal body temperatures, share mates, enhance their defense, and share resources....

What a tangled web we weave when we celebrate Halloween. For birds, there may be no greater plague than those fake spider webs strewn willy-nilly outside homes. Those spooky gooky strands gumming up the trees have long been the stuff of nightmares, not just for birds but any small animals not strong enough to break free from their grasp. An Often Unaddressed but Important Issue The issue seems to finally be getting some traction — especially after Kathryn Dudeck, wildlife director of the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Georgia, shared these grim images of a western screech owl caught in some fake webbing....

AC expert Allison Bailes has a few suggestions; we add a few of our own. We used to make the case on TreeHugger that you could live without air conditioning, but for most people these days it’s hard. More people live in the south (thanks to air conditioning), our homes are no longer designed for cross-ventilation, our summers have got hotter and we have become acclimatized to it. But air conditioning uses a lot of electricity....

When you adopt a dog or begin working with your dog to modify certain behaviors, the variety of products and techniques available can be overwhelming. Is crating your puppy the best option, or is it cruel? Is an anti-bark collar the best method to get that barking under control? We talked to Sharon Wirant, manager of ASPCA’s Anti-Cruelty Behavior Services, about everything from electric fencing to muzzles to get the lowdown on what to try and what to avoid....

Just like the surprising truth that bats can see as well as or better than humans, it turns out they’re pretty decent at swimming, too. A video captured in India in 2014 shows off this remarkable feat, with what appears to be a giant fruit bat pulling off an impressive mix of a breast/butterfly stroke. And here’s another one attempting to swim away in a pool. The latter video also reveals a growing problem for bats, which can become submerged after attempting to snag a quick drink mid-flight....

Aquaman actor Jason Momoa previously boosted the anticipation for the appearance of Ben Affleck’s Batman in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, but a new rumor may have offered a frustrating update about the actor’s DCU comeback. Although marketing has yet to begin for Aquaman 2 officially, Momoa has been at the forefront of promoting the sequel in various interviews. In July of this year, the DCU veteran previously confirmed that Affleck’s Dark Knight would be featured in the sequel by posting a behind-the-scenes image of himself and the Batman actor....

Flowers are an easy way to add a pop of color and creativity to your drinks. Whether it’s water, lemonade or a cocktail, chilling the beverage with flower ice cubes couldn’t be easier. But not all flowers should be floating around in your drinks. Choose edible flowers Not every flower is safe for consumption. Even though the flowers will be encased in ice initially, as the ice melts, the flowers will come in contact with the beverage....

Eternals is filled with notable connections to the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film introduced a plethora of new and interesting characters to the franchise while also telling a story that spanned millennia. Eternals boasts a stellar cast that includes Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Salma Hayek, Gemma Chan, and Kit Harington, and it is anchored by the directing prowess of Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao. While the film saw mixed reception from fans and critics, it still managed to set up significant plot points that could shape the MCU moving forward....