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Paul W. Downs Calls for More L.A. Productions at Critics Choice Awards
by skepticHacks actor, co-creator and co-showrunner Paul W. Downs called on studios to shoot more projects in Los Angeles at the 2025 Critics Choice Awards. Downs took the stage during the ceremony to accept the award for best comedy series, thanking his cast and crew before issuing a charge to decision-makers in the audience. “This show has been shot a little bit in Las Vegas,...
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Jada Pinkett Smith showcases stark new look in radiant latest photo
by skepticJada Pinkett Smith embraces change with the best of them, whether it’s with her personal life or her appearance, and she’s debuting a brand new subtle but noticeable one. The actress, 53, took to her Instagram page to stun fans with a radiant selfie, showcasing her natural beauty with a snap that spotlighted her hair. “Ice,” she simply captioned the photo of her hair,...
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Ancient black holes might solve the mystery of dark matter
by skepticA yet-unseen population of ancient black holes may be lurking throughout the universe. If they exist, these bottomless cosmic pits would have a lot in common with known types of black holes. But unlike known black holes, the mysterious kind would have formed right after the Big Bang — before stars and galaxies even existed. Such early-blooming black holes would be primordial black holes....
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How ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Transformed War Writing
by JoséEvery war begins in blind folly and ends in unimagined suffering. This is true of all wars but especially of the First World War. Its catalysts were so trivial and its consequences so apocalyptic that they belong in a Swiftian satire of human stupidity: the shooting of a bewhiskered potentate, followed by a botched game of diplomatic chicken, armies mobilized across Europe and cheered...
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Behold the world’s thinnest pasta
by skepticThe world record for thinnest pasta has just been shattered. A team of researchers has made starchy nanofibers from white flour. The teeny-tiny fibers are about 370 nanometers thick, on average. That’s about two-hundredths the thickness of a human hair. But these nano-noodles won’t be found on any dinner table. Instead, they’re being looked at for use in biodegradable bandages. To make their new...
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As Apple Vision Pro Turns One, Here’s What’s Next
by skepticSunday marked the one-year anniversary of the Apple Vision Pro launch, which means Apple’s $3,500 AR/VR headset has now been available to consumers for a full 365 days. Over the course of the last year, we’ve seen numerous reports suggesting that the Vision Pro isn’t selling well, which is not a surprise given its high price point. Apple CEO Tim Cook described the Vision...
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The key to a greener future
by skepticLithium battery recycling is proving to be a crucial solution for reducing environmental impact and securing the future supply of critical battery metals. A recent study by Stanford University highlights the significant advantages of recycling lithium-ion batteries compared to mining virgin metals, particularly in terms of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water usage, and energy consumption. The research found that lithium battery recycling emits less...
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New Domains of Educational Leadership
by skepticMore from this theme Recent articles Let’s get straight to it: New Domains of Educational Leadership is set to become a seminal piece in reshaping our shared philosophy of education after the pandemic. Five stars. Pre-order it now. Okay, now let me explain why. First, there’s the author herself. If the Confederation of School Trusts has grown significantly in recent years, it is as...
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Sam Altman admits OpenAI was ‘on the wrong side of history’ in open source debate
by skepticJoin our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, made a striking admission on Friday that his company has been “on the wrong side of history” regarding open source AI, signaling a potential seismic shift in strategy as competition from China intensifies and efficient open models gain traction. The...
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Intel has already received $2.2B in federal grants for chip production
by skepticSemiconductor giant Intel Corporation has already received $2.2 billion in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce through the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, the company shared during its Thursday earnings call. Dave Zinsner, Intel’s co-interim CEO, executive vice president, and CFO, said the Silicon Valley-based company received the first tranche of $1.1 billion in federal grants at the end of 2024 and...