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When it comes to blockbusters, Paul Rudd has played Ant-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and taken on threats like Yellowjacket, Thanos and Kang the Conqueror. Of course, he’s also part of the Ghostbusters movies now and will don a proton pack once more for Frozen Empire, the sequel to 2021’s Afterlife. Rudd enjoys his position within the storied franchise that began decades ago. He recently expressed his enthusiasm over one specific aspect of filming the latest installment, which was also stressful for him in a…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Picture your ideal family. Do you have children? How many? It's fairly well established that when asked about their ideal family, people tend to say that two children is the best number to have. But this regularity has come about from asking the simple question: "Ideally, how many children would you like to have?". But if two…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Assistance provided by bilingual adults in a community increases the chances of employment for immigrant men who struggle with English proficiency, but does not play a similar role for women with that same language barrier, according to a new study by a University at Buffalo social work researcher. The paper,…

Credit: Khaled Akacha from Pexels Some commentators have criticized Israel for causing what is claimed to be disproportionate harm to civilians in its military response to Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack. Others have defended Israel's actions, claiming that such force—and the risk to civilians involved—is necessary to eliminate Hamas,…

Multiple rounds of storms tore through parts of Illinois and Missouri in the first week of July, triggering widespread power outages that left tens of thousands of people without electricity—some for days after the storms had passed. It was just one of many such events to hit people around the U.S. this year. Government data show that blackouts are worsening in number and duration, and a new study shows they disproportionately affect already vulnerable communities. For some, power outages are a mere annoyance: they can’t…

Turkish startup SealVans has launched two innovative amphibious caravan models that combine the features of a boat and a traditional caravan. After successfully creating a series of prototypes last year, the company is now releasing its camper-boat versions onto the European market. Known as the Seal 4.20m and Seal 7.50m, these amphibious vehicles are a unique solution for adventurous families who want to explore both land and sea without the hassle of switching between different modes of transportation.The SealVans…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Have you ever wanted to tell someone you were in the same situation as them, but you refrained because you didn't want to seem competitive or steal their spotlight? Don't hold back. People want you to share, according to a newly published study conducted at the University of Michigan. The findings appear in the Journal of Social and…

Screengrab via YouTube Award-winning director James Mangold has been tapped for two huge projects in the next few years. Between DC and Star Wars the filmmaker has plenty on his shoulders, but he’s handling the load with enthusiasm and grace. Indie filmmaker Vera Drew is still trying to get her parody movie — The People’s Joker — out of copyright limbo and into the public sphere. The task may prove too much, as Warner Bros. continues to ignore the director’s calls for her film to be released. Meanwhile one…

Rod Fergusson, general manager for the Diablo franchise at Blizzard, has shared that not all classes in Diablo 4 should feel equally balanced at all points. Diablo 4 kicked off its first beta on Friday (March 17), giving players an opportunity to play three of the game’s classes before the game’s next open beta on March 24. While two classes – Necromancer and Druid – are yet to be unlocked for players, those who took part in the early beta got to try out the Sorcerer, Rogue and Barbarian classes. However, a number of…

Schematic overview of the workflow in this study. A subsample was taken from each tooth, from which proteins were extracted and analyzed using LC–MS/MS. The remainder of the whole tooth was sectioned and analyzed using MALDI-MSI. The peaks selected for MSI visualization were based on peptides identified by LC–MS/MS analysis. Credit: Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry (2023). DOI: 10.1002/rcm.9486 In a study led by…