Broadway productions have long loved portraying mothers in extreme or villainous roles, from tragic figures like Medea and Macbeth's wife to less sympathetic ones like Rose, the overbearing stage mom from "Gypsy. " Recent revivals and new plays, however, are giving these characters more depth. Inste
In northeastern Brazil, scientists are looking at marmosets to understand how viruses spread. These small primates live close to humans, making them a good indicator of virus activity. In 2018, researchers studied 47 marmosets from urban and suburban areas in the semiarid region. They checked for si
Bong Joon-ho's new sci-fi movie, "Mickey 17, " will hit South Korean screens on February 28. This is a week before its global release. The movie is based on Edward Ashton's 2022 novel "Mickey7. " Robert Pattinson stars as Mickey Barnes, an "expendable" employee on dangerous missions to colonize an i
2024 was a unique year for Indian entertainment. Fewer films hit the theaters, but those that did were either massive hits or big flops. People were pickier about what movies they watched in cinemas. The COVID-19 pandemic played a part in this, as habits formed during lockdowns stuck. Franchise film
During the 31 years of the Heisei era (1989-2018), two notable figures, Ninagawa Yukio and Noda Hideki, left a significant mark on the global theatre scene. Unlike many directors, Ninagawa Yukio didn’t focus on Japanese cultural elements in his productions. Instead, he merged diverse cultures, creat
You might know that pharmacists are vital in clinics and wards, but did you know they could do even more in operating theatres? These experts deal with lots of medicines that are both risky and expensive. If pharmacists stepped in, they could make sure these medicines are used in the best way possib
Imagine waking up on Christmas morning to a spectacular light show in the sky! A recent solar flare has led to a coronal mass ejection (CME) headed toward Earth, which could result in an aurora borealis over certain parts of the US on December 25. This exciting phenomenon, known as the Northern Ligh
Imagine turning your home into a cinema without the hassle of wires everywhere. That's what the LG S95RT soundbar promises. This wireless setup includes a main bar, a subwoofer, and two rear speakers. It's designed with LG OLED TVs in mind, delivering immersive audio through Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.
This past weekend, theaters buzzed with a surprising turn of events as "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" sped past Disney's "Mufasa: The Lion King" at the box office. The blue hedgehog's latest adventure snagged around $62 million in its opening weekend, while "Mufasa, " the photorealistic prequel to "The Lion
What did people really enjoy this year? We asked over a thousand readers about their favorite movies, TV shows, music, and theater. The films that came up the most were "Conclave, " "Challengers, " "Wicked, " and "Anora. " For TV, "The Bear" was a clear favorite, with others like "Slow Horses, " "Sh
