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The DCU Just Sneakily Revealed The Stars Of Its Latest Show
Surprise reveals can come from anywhere, especially in an age where you can be spoiled by anything from international voice-actor credits to McDonald’s Happy Meal toys. But sometimes an executive just blurts out some information. That’s the case with James Gunn’s counterpart at DC Studios, Co-President Peter Safran. In a broad interview with IGN, he casually dropped two casting choices that we had no idea about.
A Detailed Martian Rover Photograph Highlights Mysterious Cliffs on the Edge of One of Mars’ Mountains
These crags don't match the rest of the mountain, and scientists don't know how they formed
London’s Oldest Restaurant, Frequented by Monarchs and Pop Stars Alike, Is a Site of ‘Living History.’ Now It’s Protected by the National Trust for Generations to Come
Rules, a historic restaurant where the likes of Charles Dickens and Madonna have dined, is changing hands for only the fourth time in over 200 years. Visitors can see artifact-covered walls and indulge in rich British cuisine
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‘Street Fighter’ Review: A Treat For Fans — Less So For Everyone Else
The new 'Street Fighter' remake is certainly the movie fans have been waiting for, even if it isn't a knockout for the uninitiated.
This overlooked habit might be the best stress relief tool for introverts
Psychologists want us to carve out more alone time, to give our brains a chance to relax and recharge away from the stresses of daily life.
Wildlife Biologists Start Vaccinating Shy Albatrosses by Hand, Taking Aim at the Spread of Avian Flu in Tasmania
If all goes to plan, officials hope to vaccinate up to 100 of the large seabirds on Albatross Island, giving each two doses of the vaccine. Afterward, they plan to keep tabs on the birds using remote cameras and follow-up visits
Seabirds, forests, and coral could help save sinking islands
Coral-fringed tropical atolls are among the landforms most threatened by global warming, but many have a potential superpower: Healthy ecosystems may help them keep pace with rising seas.
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‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Mysterious Spirit Isn’t Who You Think It Is, According to the Producers
The 'Avatar: Seven Havens' producers debunk a common fan theory about the show's new red-and-black demon.
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A telling hole in a Neandertal bone hints at a bitter end
An excavation at an iconic Neandertal burial site uncovers evidence for one individual's potential fatal wound as well as an injury endured for years.
We might finally know what caused the strangest flash in the entire Universe
Astronomers have revealed that a strange cosmic flash, the longest of its kind ever seen, was probably created by two dead stars crashing together.
Birds in Their Pants: Two Men Accused of Smuggling 21 Avians After Miami Airport Bust
Customs officers say they found the creatures hidden in the men's clothes after they touched down on separate flights from Cuba, and it's unclear whether the two incidents are related. Wildlife trafficking is the world's fourth-largest form of organized crime
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39 Years Later, One Star Trek Legend Is Ready To Explore A Brutal Backstory
Back in 1987, when Star Trek: The Next Generation debuted, one character represented a bold, new step for the franchise. As Tasha Yar, actress Denise Crosby set the tone for TNG, playing a female chief of security on the USS Enterprise. Inspired by the character of Vasquez from Aliens, Next Generation creator Gene Roddenberry, the early TNG writers, and Crosby herself, infused Tasha with strength, bravado, and a very brutal and tragic backstory.
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I Watched the Elon Musk Documentary So You Didn’t Have To
Alex Gibney ('Going Clear,' 'Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room') directs this biographical documentary about Elon Musk, including his time with Tesla, SpaceX, and DOGE.
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Brain implants are helping people who’ve lost their voice
The technology could get those with ALS, Parkinson’s disease and brain injuries “talking” again.
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45 Years Later, A Scrappy Indie Movie Is Still Revolutionizing Horror
There was a cabin in the woods
Construction Work on the North Dakota Governor’s Residence Accidentally Unearthed Seven Coffins Dating Back to the State’s Early Settlement
The cemetery site was established in 1872, when the state capital Bismarck was a small frontier community called Edwinton. Most, but not all, of its gravesites were exhumed five years later to make way for a railroad
Is your boss watching you? The rise of AI surveillance at work - video
Workers have always been monitored by their bosses, first through output targets, and then via computer software labelled ‘bossware’. But AI is transforming the capabilities of these systems, processing huge volumes of data to provide minute-by-minute accounts of activity, and productivity. To find out more, Ian Sample hears from UK technology editor Robert Booth. He explains which sectors are adopting this approach, why they are doing it, and how it could end up being counterproductive. Continue reading
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What Happened To Jason? ’Crystal Lake’s Shocking Sci-Fi Ending, Explained
Crystal Lake was supposed to make sense of Friday the 13th’s incredibly complicated lore. What began as the quintessential summer-camp slasher has morphed over the decades into a story about immortal zombies, cryogenics, and space travel. Peacock’s new streaming series was supposed to simply set up the twist of the very first movie — that Pamela Voorhees is the murderer — and establish how her deformed son Jason could have survived his initial drowning.
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