IMAGE: Reconstructed vortex rings inside a magnetic micropillar. view more Credit: Credit: Claire Donnelly Magnets often harbour hidden beauty. Take a simple fridge magnet: Somewhat counterintuitively, it is ‘sticky’ on one side but not the other. The secret lies in the way the magnetisation is arranged in a well-defined pattern within the material. More intricate magnetization
Month: November 2020
Last Friday was Bruce Lee’s 80th birthday. Check out these ten amazing facts about the martial arts and movie legend. “Bruce Lee is one of pop culture’s most multifaceted icons. Legions of fans admire him for his movies, his martial arts prowess, his incomprehensible physical fitness, his championing of Chinese culture, and even his philosophies on
The PlayStation 5 is essentially sold out everywhere, though sporadic restocks are expected at retailers between now and Christmas. If you’re lucky enough to snag one, you’re going to make the gamer in your life very happy this holiday season. If you have managed to track a PS5 down, there are plenty of accessories and
This Big Mouth season 4 review is based on all 10 episodes and contains no spoilers. Part of the appeal of animated series is that characters can remain the same age and exist in a place of stasis that’s impossible in live-action. Netflix’s Big Mouth, however, is one of the few animated series that allows
SciShow is supported by Brilliant.org. Go to https://brilliant.org/SciShow to get 20% off of an annual Premium subscription. Big or small, most creatures end up on something else’s dinner menu. But the velvet ant combines a ton of defenses into one very unappetizing package. Hosted by: Michael Aranda SciShow has a spinoff podcast! It’s called SciShow
Sometimes our behavior and our beliefs just… don’t match. And a lot of times this mismatch can lead to stress. What’s happening in our brains when we’re inconsistent? Can we learn anything from this discomfort? Hosted by: Hank Green ———- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow SciShow has a spinoff podcast! It’s
The Orbital Ring is a type of launch-assist system that goes beyond moving small ships and crews into space and allows cheap movement of bulk cargo up to space, into orbit, and beyond. The channel has reached 100,000 subscribers just before this episode’s release, check out the 100k special here: Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join
For the final episode of The Originals, Roxy Striar, Tiona Hobson and Sam Davidson break down that gut wrenching finale. Not only did we get all of the #Klaroline feels, but we finally got the ending for Rebekah and Marcel that we deserved. Plus, our thoughts on Freya & Keelin asking Vincent to be their
Scientists can’t directly observe dark matter, and they still don’t know what it is… so why are they so confident it exists? Hosted by: Reid Reimers For special, curated artifacts of this universe, check out https://scishowfinds.com/ ———- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ———- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters:
Get ready for the most epic Spider-Man game to date with this extensive preview of “Shattered Dimensions,” complete with your first look at some new villains and gameplay! http://marvel.com/news/all.13798
This The Walking Dead: World Beyond feature contains spoilers. With The Walking Dead: World Beyond only getting a two season run, there’s a certain expected economy of storytelling. There’s not an opportunity to drag anything out past a few episodes, so big reveals tend to come faster and character arcs tend to bend more quickly
Doctor Who! The children’s own show that adults adore. Doctor Who, as a format, requires an intrinsic joyfulness in its stories to be so adored. If adventures become too continually grim, or not sufficiently fun, then ultimately there’ll be a tipping point where it becomes implausible for the story to continue. Why, ultimately, would the
Right before the credits roll on the last episode of Community’s sixth and final season run, the hashtag “#andamovie” is displayed on a blank screen. This is an acknowledgement from creator/showrunner Dan Harmon and the series’ writers that the beloved sitcom has almost fulfilled a long-running request from its passionate fanbase. For “six seasons and
Presented by: Outlander fans want an immersive experience in the world of the show. However, in the midst of both Droughtlander and a global pandemic, fans of the time-traveling historical romance have fewer options than ever to engage with this rich world. Some fans are satisfied with collecting clothing items or themed gifts, but Cryptozoic’s
Presented by: There are a number of reasons as to why Hasbro is such a powerhouse in the world of toys, but ultimately the main factor behind why their products are so beloved is simple—they are fun. Since its original formation in 1923, the Rhode Island-based company has dedicated itself to releasing toys that are
Series 13 may still be some way off (filming recommenced on eight new episodes earlier in November after an enforced Covid-19 break), but there’s not long to wait until Doctor Who is back on our screens. As teased at the very end of the series 12 finale, “The Timeless Children,” festive special “Revolution of the Daleks” is
Do you ever think of what could cause the next big extinction? How about a super massive tropical storm that sweeps over continents? Hey, it could happen! Check out this SciShow Dose to see how a hypercane would be possible. Hosted by: Hank Green ———- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ———-
In 2009, a team of Japanese astronomers discovered Himiko Blob which is a very bright galaxy, its light originally wouldn’t be able to make it through the atmosphere. So why were those astronomers able to discover it? Want more SciShow in person? We’ll be at NerdCon: Nerdfighteria in Boston on February 25th and 26th! For
Sleighbells ringing, chestnuts open on a roasted fire, you on your couch in front of a television as it moves onto to its 11th consecutive hour of Christmas programming. We all know the various traditions of the season. Where once you were beholden to watching A Christmas Story four times in a row on TV
Kate Bishop joins our expanding roster in Taking Aim, the first post-launch Operation in the Avengers Initiative. As a master archer, Kate has the smarts, the talent, and the sarcastic attitude that makes any enemy she faces quiver in fear. #EmbraceYourPowers ► Subscribe to Marvel: http://bit.ly/WeO3YJ Follow Marvel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marvel Like Marvel on Facebook:
This article contains Warrior spoilers. In “Enter the Dragon,” the ninth episode of Season 2, Warrior rips a page out from history with its depiction of San Francisco Riot of 1877. On July 23, two nights of racial violence tore through Chinatown, killing four and destroying over $100,000 worth of Chinese-owned property. In Warrior there’s
Presented by: When it comes to contemporary collectibles, Funko is unbeatable. Formed in 1998, the company has grown to dominate the industry thanks to their uniquely sculpted POP! vinyl figures and an uncanny ability to scoop up every license imaginable. As such, Funko has released countless items in their history, and they show no sign
This POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS review contains spoilers. It’s crunch time for Power Rangers Beast Morphers and, as I wrote about last week, when the major plot beats go down? Beast Morphers shows up with the energy it needed! Ad – content continues below From the start the episode is filled with tension. We know something is
Hosts Taylor Gates and Alexus Mozell discuss season 1 episode 5 of Legacies: “Malivore.” Alaric encounters a dryad, Hope and Landon deepen their connection, and an honor council causes drama between Lizzie and Josie. Mystic Falls is popping up again as the new generation makes it’s appearance! Join the LEGACIES AFTERBUZZ TV AFTER SHOW every
Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment take Batman fans on a journey into the iconic past with the full-length animated Batman feature film – Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders. The film features the vocal performances of TV legends Adam West as Batman, Burt Ward as Robin and Julie Newmar as Catwoman. Batman: Return of
This Star Wars: The Mandalorian article contains spoilers. “The Jedi” is an action-packed episode of The Mandalorian that takes many of its cues from classic samurai and Western movies, two of the genres that heavily inspired George Lucas’ vision for the first Star Wars. Here, we see as two brave warriors take down a cruel
The Mandalorian brings a fan-favorite Jedi from Star Wars animation to live action in “The Jedi,” which takes us to the wasteland planet of Corvus, where an Imperial warlord rules with an iron fist. Along the way, we learn more about Baby Yoda’s origin as well as where the show might be headed. We also
This Warrior review contains spoilers. Warrior Season 2 Episode 9 Enter the Dragon was Bruce Lee’s most significant film and is regarded as one of the greatest martial arts films of all time. It was the first major Hollywood and Hong Kong co-production, and it also became one of the most profitable films of all time. Tragically,
Most solar cells today are made with refined silicon that turns sunlight into clean electricity. Unfortunately, the process of refining silicon is far from clean, requiring vast amounts of energy from carbon-emitting power plants. For a greener alternative to silicon, researchers have focused on thin-film perovskites – low-cost, flexible solar cells that can be produced
Don’t miss DC Nation’s Farm League and other unique DC shorts Saturday mornings on Cartoon Network as part of the DC Nation block of programming. And be sure to visit http://www.dccomics.com for more DC Nation’s Farm League and other great DC Nation shorts, collected and presented in full.
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