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  • How archaeologists used VR to make an ancient capital come to life

    Now you can travel back to ancient Cyprus, thanks to a VR app developed by researchers.  The Paphos Theatre in VR app, available on Google Play and iTunes, is the result of 20 years of excavation by University of Sydney archaeologists, and lets you explore the ancient Nea Paphos’ Theatre during its heyday in 150 …

    December 14, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Is George Lucas damning 'The Last Jedi' with faint praise?

    Although on the script page George Lucas is a man of too many words, in real life he is a man of too few. Those of us interested in the life of the shy Star Wars billionaire must make do with the tiniest of insights into his thinking about what Disney is doing with his …

    December 14, 2017 | by Raheel
  • This 'Harry Potter' activewear will guarantee you the House Cup

    Someone give us a Triwizard Tournament to win, as we need an excuse to hand over our galleons for this new Harry Potter-inspired activewear. A new range from Australian label Black Milk, “Team Hogwarts,” is something we’d actually wear — and maybe exercise in (or just rewatch the Prisoner of Azkaban). SEE ALSO: ‘Harry Potter: …

    December 14, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Journalists are being jailed for 'fake news,' and critics blame Trump

    A record 262 journalists were jailed in 2017 simply for doing their work, according to a report published Wednesday by the Committee to Project Journalists. That figure is higher even than last year’s historic peak of some 259 journalists behind bars. The nonprofit’s annual census found that, of those arrested, an astonishing 21 were arrested …

    December 14, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Black women who blocked Roy Moore need your support, not your tweets

    After Democrat Doug Jones upset his opponent Roy Moore in the election to choose Alabama’s next senator, the celebration on Twitter featured a recurring theme: white people thanking black women for voting en masse to deny Moore a victory.  SEE ALSO: Why people on Twitter are giving black women the credit for Roy Moore’s defeat …

    December 14, 2017 | by Raheel
  • 'The Last Jedi' characters have landed in 'Star Wars Battlefront II'

    Fight the First Order as Finn or destroy the Resistance as Captain Phasma when The Last Jedi characters come to Star Wars Battlefront II. Released on Wednesday, the game’s new DLC content features a single-player story called “Resurrection” alongside new multiplayer goodies. SEE ALSO: There’s going to be a ‘Last Jedi’ screening on the International …

    December 14, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Cheese lovers rejoice, study finds it might actually be good for you!

    A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that eating a little bit of cheese per day could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Read more… More about Health, Mashable Video, Cheese, Healthy, and Mashable Video Source: Mashable | Cheese lovers rejoice, study finds it might actually be good for you!

    December 14, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Vegemite ice blocks are here to ruin summer, probably

    The yeast spread Vegemite is iconic as they come in Australia, but it’s probably the last thing you want to mix with anything remotely sweet. Too late: Now there’s Vegemite icy poles (a.k.a. popsicles), and you can make them yourself according to a recipe on the breakfast spread maker’s website.  SEE ALSO: This dip holder …

    December 13, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Seas may rise by 8 feet this century, inundating land that's home to 236 million people

    The amount of sea level rise that many of us will experience in our lifetimes may be more than double what was previously anticipated, unless we sharply curtail greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study that factors in emerging, unsettling research on the tenuous stability of the Antarctic Ice Sheet.  Importantly, the study highlights …

    December 13, 2017 | by Raheel
  • Target sets sights on Amazon with same-day delivery plans

    Target plans to step up its delivery game in a big way come 2018. The retailer announced the $550 million acquisition of Shipt on Wednesday, adding a company that specializes specifically in same-day delivery to its asset portfolio. In the same announcement, Target also confirmed plans to — wait for it — offer same-day delivery …

    December 13, 2017 | by Raheel