Among the exceptional writing brought to us in 2023, poetry has seen a renewed and necessary visibility. Whether you’ve listened to the soaring rallying cry from the picket line, or the way these collections have been a voice for the voiceless, one thing is clear: this has been a year of fierce and fearless poetry,
A woman turns into a forest. So begins Maru Ayase’s novel, The Forest Brims Over, translated into English by Haydn Trowell. Rui Nowatari is an (in)famous muse for her husband’s romance novels; one day, she swallows a handful of seeds and germinates. What follows is a layered exploration of what it means to create, and
Sun goddess: illustration of the shower of particles created by Amaterasu as it entered the atmosphere above the Telescope Array in Utah. (Courtesy: Osaka Metropolitan University/L-INSIGHT, Kyoto University/Ryuunosuke Takeshige) A cosmic-ray particle with an energy about 36 million times greater than the particles accelerated by CERN’s Large Hadron Collider has been detected. At 244 EeV, this
“Michael Eddy’s Latest Single, “Small Towns,” Invites Listeners to Embrace Their Roots” Step into the world of Michael Eddy, a multi-talented artist hailing from the vibrant city of Los Angeles. This teen sensation is a true embodiment of creativity, showcasing his skills as a singer-songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, and dancer. With a knack for storytelling
Vacation Is No Escape From Her Sorry Husband Louise Kennedy Share article Beyond Carthage by Louise Kennedy It had begun at dawn as they got off the plane, sparse plashes on the runway. By the time the coach deposited them at the Marhaba Aparthotel it was a slanted, dancing deluge. For three days they had
Cool stuff: an experiment done by Samuli Autti (right) and colleagues at Lancaster University has shed new light on the mechanical properties of superfluid helium-3. (Courtesy: Mike Thompson) For the first time, a researchers has described how it would “feel” to touch a quantum superfluid. Through new experiments, Samuli Autti and colleagues at the UK’s
As a mature student with the Open University, Dan Roach rekindles his love of practical experiment Real deal Dan Roach (right) and his lab partner Leeaaron Jones feeling like proper scientists on the first day of their summer school at the Open University in Milton Keynes. (Courtesy: Dan Roach) Bang! The Pyrex beaker is still
Finally! I know we’re only up to Frasier Season 1 Episode 8, but it feels like it’s taken far too long for David to have a story. And even if it was officially “The B Story,” I’m giving it an A. Frasier fighting for a professorship after less than one semester of teaching at a prestigious
It’s the time of year when everyone in the US gives thanks, and we’d like to give our thanks to you. Without you, dear readers, we wouldn’t exist. To say that we are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring you coverage of the shows you enjoy is a vast understatement. It’s a privilege to
Secrets coming to the surface is only half the fun on soaps. While it’s exciting to finally learn the truth, the best part is how it impacts our favorite characters. It feels pointless if the characters walk away unscathed after an explosive plot. Fortunately, Neighbours during the week of 11-20-23 didn’t make that mistake. This
Did Sutton and Kyle find a way to mend fences? On The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 13 Episode 5, tensions mounted when the pair sat down for a discussion. Kyle was less than thrilled with her friend’s comments about her marriage. Meanwhile, a dinner party from hell threatened all of the friendships. Use
Who dominated the three-part challenge? On Survivor Season 45 Episode 9, it was all hands on deck to make the right calls to remain in contention for the winnings. However, a last-minute switcheroo left everyone questioning whether another idol could be in play and upend the game. Elsewhere, a sudden turn of events found an
The final episode of Lessons In Chemistry Season 1 tied up the loose ends of Elizabeth Zott’s near future while giving us closure on the past. With some interesting twists and turns, the mystery of Calvin’s past was solved, and the roadmap for Elizabeth’s future was laid out. The stories woven throughout Lessons In Chemistry
More often than not, Dick Wolf franchises feel untouchable. Depending on how well actor negotiations have gone regarding artificial intelligence, it wouldn’t be entirely unsurprising if, 20 years from now, we still have an AI-generated rendition of Olivia Benson protecting and advocating for abuse survivors on Law Order: SVU. There’s longevity in the Dick Wolf
Blue Bloods’ cancellation leaves a massive hole in the TV landscape. While we still have both halves of Blue Bloods Season 14 to look forward to, it hurts knowing these are some of our last visits with the Reagan family. While Blue Bloods was a cop drama, many fans looked forward to the Sunday dinner
The show may be called Lawmen: Bass Reeves, but Bass’s success as a lawman relies on his love of family, including his wife, Jennie. Lauren E. Banks plays Jennie with so much heart. Through her performance, you feel Bass leaning on her love and strength, secure in the notion that he’s leaving those most important