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Putin Strikes Again: Death of Navalny Sparks Outrage
Alexei Anatolyevich Navalny was a Russian opposition leader famous for his anti-government demonstrations and direct opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He founded the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) and was recognised by Amnesty International as a prisoner of conscience, and was awarded the Sakharov Prize regarding his activism on human rights. Of both Russian and Ukrainian descent, Navalny described Russia’s ruling party as a “party of crooks and thieves” back in 2011. He and the FBK have published reports and investigations detailing the corruptive efforts of Russian officials and their associates.
A Sheep in Plant’s Clothing – How Sea Slugs Exploit Algae and Perform Photosynthesis
Picture the following: you, like any sensible human, enjoy a good risotto. One faithful day, you flavor your arborio rice with some interesting new herbs before enjoying the meal. It tastes a little strange, but you dismiss the thought and continue to dig in.
The next day is record-breakingly hot, and temperatures are only rising. You step outside, expecting to be struck by a disgusting wave of heat, but the intense sun actually feels pleasant. Energizing, in fact. Something on your arm catches your eye - freckles unlike any you’ve ever seen. A deep green, they oddly resemble the herby seasoning you added to your risotto just the day before. Could this be the source of your newfound energy?
Mother of Michigan School Shooter Found Guilty of Manslaughter
For the first time in American history, the parents of a mass school shooter have been charged in their child’s case. In November of 2021, fifteen-year-old Ethan Crumbley fatally shot four fellow students at Oxford high school, wounding six more students and a teacher. His mother, Jennifer Crumbley, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter by a Michigan jury on February 6, 2024.
Elon Musk Crashed his Mclaren F1 to Impress Co-Founder of PayPal
Elon Musk, known as Chief Executive Officer and founder of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and co-founder of PayPal, spent one million dollars on a rare McLaren F1 but then proceeded to crash it, trying to impress Peter Thiel (co-founder of PayPal)—the story, which was shared through PandoDaily with Sarah Lacy, dates to the late 1990s. After Elon’s startup “Zip2” was sold to the computer manufacturer Compaq for three hundred and seven million dollars, Musk decided it was time to spend some of his finances.
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A Sheep in Plant’s Clothing – How Sea Slugs Exploit Algae and Perform Photosynthesis
Picture the following: you, like any sensible human, enjoy a good risotto. One faithful day, you flavor your arborio rice with some interesting new herbs before enjoying the meal. It tastes a little strange, but you dismiss the thought and continue to dig in.
The next day is record-breakingly hot, and temperatures are only rising. You step outside, expecting to be struck by a disgusting wave of heat, but the intense sun actually feels pleasant. Energizing, in fact. Something on your arm catches your eye - freckles unlike any you’ve ever seen. A deep green, they oddly resemble the herby seasoning you added to your risotto just the day before. Could this be the source of your newfound energy?
Ballerina Birds and Avian Architects: A Valentine’s Day Tweet from the Charismatic Birds-of-Paradise
you’ve got a date this Valentine’s Day, congratulations! If you plan on spending the night inside playing video games, that’s cool, too. Whether you manage to find someone to share something special with or you’re buying yourself flowers, you get to choose what you do on February 14th — a choice unique to humans.
East Alumni Invents Cross-Fingerprint Recognition Technique with AI
On February 2, 2024, a name likely familiar to many of you appeared on the radio show Science Friday. Gabe Guo, a current undergraduate senior at Columbia University majoring in Computer Science, published a research paper titled “Unveiling intra-person fingerprint similarity via deep contrastive learning” in the Science Advances Journal, January 12, 2024, alongside contributors Aniv Ray, Miles Izydorczak, Judah Goldfeder, Hod Lipson, and Wenyao Xu. In his research, it was found that, using AI analysis of fingerprints, there is a significant level of similarity between the prints on all of one individual’s fingers, contrary to prior belief.
Apple Vision Pro: An Era of “Spatial Computing”
With almost 200,000 orders, the Apple Vision Pro is currently one of the market's most popular headsets. Apple first released the prototype in early June of 2023, and it has been available in the United States since February 2nd, 2024. This innovative headset promises a new era of today's augmented and virtual realities. Unlike any other headset, it mixes digital content with the physical world. The Vision Pro is advanced technology with features that have never been seen before.
The Dog Virus: Canine Respiratory Outbreak Guide for High School Students
In the hearts of homes across the nation, our faithful canine companions bring joy, companionship, and a lot of tail-wagging excitement. Yet, a shadow has fallen on this idyllic picture. Recent reports from USA Today reveal a mysterious respiratory illness sweeping through our dog-loving community, affecting furry friends in 16 states since last August. The question on every dog lover's mind: what is this unseen threat?
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How to Train Your Dragon Live Action Remake Begins Production
The beloved Dreamworks trilogy How To Train Your Dragon is getting a live action remake, with its first production day having been January 15th, 2024. Dean DeBlois, who was the director of the original movies, will be returning to the chair and leading the remake; as he has proved himself to be a wonderful storyteller, many fans have high hopes for this film.
Holiday Movies to Add to Your Watchlist
With the holiday season next week, free time is just around the corner--which means there’s time to watch a Christmas classic movie to prepare for the season.
Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2023
A new year means the release of many new movies, some much more promising than the others. More than 2.96 billion dollars go towards movie theater spendings every year, and here are the top 10 movies whose releases fans have been eagerly awaiting.
Grey’s Anatomy Renewed for an 18th Season (Spoilers)
ABC’s medical drama, Grey’s Anatomy, has officially been renewed for another season. The show is the longest-standing televised medical drama. Star and executive producer, Ellen Pompeo, has signed a new contract to continue with the 18th season.
Top Upcoming Movies for 2021
2021 is shaping up to be a pretty exciting year for new movie releases. Whether you are headed to the theaters or ready to stream at home, this year promises to be a really rewarding one for cinema fans. Check out the top upcoming movies for 2021 and enjoy!