When Director Jan de Bont looks back at the making of the 1996 hit movie Twister, he recalls the immense challenges faced during the production. The implementation of “goddamned real” effects was a crucial element in determining whether the movie would even be possible to make. De Bont reminisces about the arduous process of designing
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Surviving in the harsh conditions of Antarctica is no easy feat, especially for marine organisms. Recent research has shed light on an intriguing survival mechanism employed by some marine worms in this freezing environment. These worms have developed a symbiotic relationship with specific bacteria that produce natural antifreeze compounds to help them endure the cold
Recently, a growing number of Democratic lawmakers are voicing their concerns about President Joe Biden’s reelection bid. California Rep. Mark Takano has publicly urged President Biden to drop out of the race against former President Donald Trump and instead allow Vice President Kamala Harris to take the lead. Takano’s statement marks him as the thirty-sixth
Recent analysis of a large commercial database indicates that sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors may provide better protection against diabetic retinopathy compared to other hypoglycemic agents. This analysis revealed a significant reduction in the risk of sight-threatening retinopathy when using SGLT2 inhibitors such as empagliflozin (Jardiance) and dapagliflozin (Farxiga). On the contrary, GLP-1 receptor
As the world is still grappling with the aftermath of the massive business and travel disruptions caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, malicious actors are taking advantage of the situation. There has been a surge in phishing schemes where these malicious actors are posing as CrowdStrike employees or other tech specialists
Following a global IT outage that wreaked havoc on airports and various industries, airlines have been working diligently to recover from the chaos that ensued. On Saturday, flight cancellations and delays showed signs of improvement as compared to the previous day. While more than 1,200 flights were canceled globally, with over 900 of them in
Following a global IT outage that affected airline systems across airports, causing chaos and disruptions in flight operations, the Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu has assured that the issues are being resolved. The outage, triggered by a product update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, impacted airlines, financial sector companies, hospitals, and even television channels. However,
Allisha Gray, a guard for the Atlanta Dream, made headlines in the WNBA after winning both the skills challenge and the 3-point contest in the same year. This achievement marked the first time in WNBA history that a player accomplished such a feat. Not only did Gray earn recognition for her skills, but she also
A nationwide organized retail crime operation that centered around stealing merchandise from major retailers such as Ulta Beauty and Sephora has come to a screeching halt. The brains behind this criminal enterprise, Michelle Mack, has been handed a significant sentence by a San Diego County Superior Court judge. Mack, a resident of Bonsall, California, was
The recent unprecedented IT outage caused chaos across the world, impacting various sectors, with the aviation industry bearing a significant brunt of the disruption. This outage, linked to a tech update by cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike, led to major airlines halting flights and facing severe delays. Airlines across Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, and Asia