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Mosquitos and the humans they feed on seem to have something in common: a discerning palate for soap. In a new study this week, scientists have found that female, blood-sucking mosquitos are drawn to certain kinds of soaps commonly used by people while repelled by others, though sometimes in unexpected ways. The findings might eventually help us develop better mosquito repellants.Chukwudi Iwuji Talks Working on Guardians of the Galaxy 3 After PeacemakerNo animal is deadlier to humans than the mosquito, thanks to the many…

Play it again, Sam Dead Island 2 has been a long, long time coming. At 11 years on from the original and a whole history behind it, I went into my PAX East 2023 demo wondering what a new Dead Island would look or play like now, in 2023. The answer, as it turns out, is a lot like the first Dead Island. How that answer lands for you will depend on, well, how exactly you felt about the preceding entry. Dead Island 2 certainly looks good; it’s got some lighting that creates some memorable moments. When I started the demo,…

x https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20GWk5cWPBs Julia Louis-Dreyfus — the truth, the moment, the queen, the legend, you name it. Ever since her breakthrough in the genre-defining sitcom Seinfeld, the actress has gone on to spearhead one of the most lucrative television careers in history, which includes an all-time leading seven Primetime Emmy Award wins for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Indeed, in the realm of comedy, it seems Louis-Dreyfus can do no wrong, so the thought of a team-up with A24, a…

via Warner Bros. Social media has proven to be a blessing and a curse in equal measure, and when it comes to the superhero genre, militant fandoms are always demanding answers for their most burning questions. In addition, they’ve also got a recurring habit of trashing the hard work put in by various cast, crew, and creative team members, with Suicide Squad director David Ayer the latest in the firing line. Regardless of the unwavering support for the campaign backing his cut of the dismal DCU blockbuster be…

Jennifer Lawrence S*xily Seducing A 19-Year-Old In ‘No Hard Feelings’ Evoke Very Hard Feelings By Netizens ( Photo Credit – Movie Still ) Jennifer Lawrence starrer ‘No Hard Feelings’ trailer was released a while ago and while we can’t wait to watch her being funny in theatres, fans are not so happy with it. In the trailer, JLaw can be seen seducing a 19-year-old and this has irked the netizens on social media who are slamming her for portraying such a character on the silver screen while they also bash Hollywood for…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeJennifer Lawrence goes all-out comedy in the trailer for her new movie, No Hard Feelings.The story follows Maddie (Lawrence) – an Uber driver who, after losing her license, answers a Craigslist ad from two parents looking for someone to date their 19-year-old son before he goes to college.“He doesn’t come out of his room, he doesn’t talk to girls, he doesn’t drink,” the boy’s father…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Researchers from Fudan University, China Europe International Business School, and Peking University published a new Journal of Marketing article that examines how marketers can use different messaging to persuade individuals to contribute to a collective goal. The study addresses the specific question of the type of message—fact-based vs. affected-based—that is more effective in eliciting…

Researchers in Japan discovered that emojis were used to reduce the effect of negative sentiments as well as to communicate pleasant thoughts. As more social interaction goes online, scientists are investigating how emojis are used to reflect our emotions in different contexts. Are there display rules that apply to emojis, and how do those affect people's well-being? "As online socializing becomes more prevalent, people have become accustomed to embellishing their expressions and scrutinizing the…

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Guilt is an emotional response that arises when an individual perceives that they have violated a moral or ethical standard. It is often accompanied by feelings of remorse, shame, and regret. While guilt can be a powerful motivator for making amends and changing behavior, excessive or prolonged guilt can lead to negative outcomes such as anxiety, depression, and reduced self-esteem.Guilt is an unpleasant and overwhelming emotion, but researchers at the University of Basel have demonstrated that placebos can effectively…