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“It was as if I had found myself in a pool of blood that was moving with me while I walked.” Jana Kováčová admits her first impression of Inner Life, an interactive art installation custom-created for Stará Tržnica (Old Market Hall) in the centre of Bratislava, was “a bit scary”. But that impression quickly changed, she told the Slovak Spectator. Skryť Remove ad Article continues after video advertisement Skryť Remove ad Article continues after video advertisement Inner Life by Maotik (Source: Jana Liptáková) The shape and colour of the organic forms screened on the floor changed, and she felt herself being immersed into them. As accompanying music played, she says she let herself be carried away by the atmosphere. “The part I liked most was the bit resembling the sea. It was magic, as if I had found myself in a shoal of fish,” she said. As as if in a shoal of fish. (Source: Martina Mlčúchová) … [Read more...] about Digital art installation turns into living organism at Bratislava’s Stará Tržnica

Maya Hawke graced the latest issue of As If Magazine in a light-inspired cover while promoting her upcoming sophomore album Moss. The 24-year-old actress and singer collaborated with interdisciplinary artist Grimanesa Amorós and photographer/editor-in-chief Tatijana Shoan for the cover shoot. Maya glowed in the photos in which Amorós choreographed the light play by using LED tubing controlled through a computer system. Cover girl: Maya Hawke graced the latest issue of As If Magazine in a light-inspired cover while promoting her upcoming sophomore album Moss The Stranger Things star in her cover interview with As If Magazine said she resonated with Grimanesa and her light sculptures since her upcoming album Moss has a 'big theme' of 'inner light'. 'Interestingly, I wasn't conscious about the theme until I finished it. I have lines about swallowing the moon and glowing in the dark - I'm trying to express the importance of the light inside of you. So, when I saw the … [Read more...] about Maya Hawke glows in light-inspired cover shoot for As If Magazine as actress promotes new album Moss

Former Vice President Mike Pence is heading to Iowa later this month amid rumors that he plans to run for president in 2024 . The former vice president will support conservative candidates and organizations in Des Moines and Cumming on August 19 ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. Pence will be the special guest in Des Moines at a lunch supporting Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and later that day, Grassley and Pence will join Iowa Republicans at the Iowa State Fair. Pence will also make an appearance at the Central Iowa House Party supporting the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition. The following day, Pence will deliver remarks in Waverly at Bremer County’s Annual Summer Grill and Chill Fundraiser with Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) and State Representative Sandy Salmon (R-Janesville). The Iowa visit comes after both Pence and former President Donald Trump offered more hints at 2024 presidential runs on the same day in separate … [Read more...] about Mike Pence Heads To Iowa Amid 2024 Rumors | The Daily Wire

In response to the outrageous invasion of Trump's home at Mar-a-Lago, several people have suggested the deep state in general—and the FBI in particular—have "crossed the Rubicon." On Monday, Buck Sexton told Jesse Waters: It almost feels like a preemptive coup.... This is meant to prevent Donald Trump from being able to run again... This is the Rubicon being crossed. This is something we've never seen before. This is something that is outrageous. And the usage of the FBI in this way is really the nail in the coffin for so many Americans as to whether you can trust the FBI or trust the DOJ. Clearly not on political matters. On CNN on Tuesday, George Conway repeated that "they've crossed the Rubicon here." Crossing the Rubicon references a historic event with a specific meaning. To truly "cross the Rubicon" is to take a step which changes decisively the circumstance in which politics and government occur. Callista and I had the opportunity to visit the Rubicon in 2014. … [Read more...] about Crossing the Rubicon at Mar-a-Lago | Opinion

Archie Roach, who has died following a long illness aged 66, overcame poverty, homelessness, prison, alcoholism and attempted suicide to become a revered singer, songwriter and storyteller, shining a shocking spotlight on the injustices suffered by Australia’s indigenous people. Written directly from his own painful experience as one of the “stolen generation”, his heartbreaking song Took the Children Away, originally recorded in 1990, gained celebrated status, won various awards – including the international Human Rights Achievement Award – and forced Australia to confront the ugly truth of the government policy, which ran from the 1880s to the 1970s, of forcibly removing Aboriginal babies from their families and cutting them off from their traditions so they would be educated and assimilated into white culture. He was born on January 8 1956 in Mooroopna, Victoria, to the Bunjalung Aborigines Nellie Austin and Archie Roach Snr, but, like many others, was taken by government … [Read more...] about Archie Roach, Aboriginal singer who shamed Australia with his song Took the Children Away – obituary

Ann Shulgin, who has died aged 91, probably tried every available psychedelic drug; with her chemist husband Alexander (Sasha) Shulgin , who has been described as “the grandfather of ecstasy”, she was a pioneer in advocating the use of MDMA or ecstasy in a therapeutic context. “He was the scientist and I was the psychologist” was how she summarised their collaboration, both acting as guinea pigs. At the height of the 1990s explosion in “rave” culture, Ann Shulgin argued that MDMA and similar chemicals might counteract a lack of empathy and cohesion among those in their twenties and thirties. “Many young people who go to raves are from big cities and they grow up learning to be cautious, not to look strangers in the eye,” she said. “When young people go to a rave, it’s their first experience of being able to relax and expand boundaries, with ecstasy as a heart-opener.” MDMA or 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methamphetamine, a stimulant with mild hallucinogenic properties which the Shulgins … [Read more...] about Ann Shulgin, pioneering researcher who with her husband Alexander explored the uses of psychedelic drugs – obituary

EA has revealed the cover for FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition, with the upcoming reveal trailer also highlighting Sam Kerr and PSG’s Kylian Mbappé. With the first reveal trailer due to be unveiled on Wednesday, we’re going closer and closer to the traditional early October release date of this year’s FIFA. As most fans will know it’s going to be the last ever FIFA game to be developed and published by EA, after a falling out with the FIFA organisation over licensing fees. EA will still be putting a full effort into FIFA 23 though and with the first reveal trailer due on Wednesday, July 19 they’re already making history by having the series’ first female global cover star. No doubt encouraged by the popularity of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 championship, the Ultimate Edition of FIFA 23 will feature Chelsea and Australian international Sam Kerr. Female players have featured on US versions of FIFA before, since the women’s game has always been popular in America, but this … [Read more...] about FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition makes Chelsea’s Sam Kerr first female cover star

By Yasmin Ali Published 29 July 2015 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Graphene, a sheet of single carbon atoms, has been manipulated into tiny complex structures like springs using the paper art technique of kirigami. Origami and kirigami, a sister technique where cutting is allowed, have increasingly influenced engineering and scientific research. Some mechanical properties of graphene mimicked those of a sheet of paper. The findings could pave the way to better flexible and stretchable electronics. The research was carried out at Cornell University, New York, and published in Nature . The team used micro-manipulators, or small remote controlled needles, to create the graphene structures. "We also attached magnets to the structures and waved another magnet nearby, causing it to bend," Prof Paul McEuen, lead author, told BBC Science in Action . … [Read more...] about Bendy tech promise for graphene

Riot Games' free-to-play tactical shooter, Valorant is preparing to release new skins for a hefty price. Valorant 's first Ultra Edition Skins: Elderflame will release July 10 and let players change their weapons into dragons. Yes, that's right, now players can go online and shoot fireballs at their opponents. However, to get the entire set players may need to drop $100 worth of in-game currency to get them. Valorant 's Revenue Lead Joe Lee broke down the pricing of the Elderflame skins on Twitter. There are four skins that can be purchased in this set. Each skin is an "ultra edition" class, which according to Valorant 's price tier breakdown means that one of the new dragon weapon skins will cost 2475 Valorant Points aka, VP, the in-game currency of the game. With a bit of simple math, 2475 times four equals 9900 VP. The Valorant in-game store sells VP in bundles, and the only bundle that gives that many is the $99.99 tier that gives players 11000 VPs. This puts … [Read more...] about New “Valorant” skins transform weapons to dragons, but it’ll cost you $100

Final Fantasy XIV's 5.01 update has been released. Find out everything new and changed in the patch notes, including Chronicles of a New Era quests and Eden raid, here. On Tuesday, Square Enix released its first major update (5.01) for the latest FFXIV: Shadowbringers expansion. This patch brings with it a variety of changes and additions, including new 'Chronicles of a New Era' quests and the Eden's Gate raid dungeon. In addition to these updates, the patch brings changes to the battle systems, new items, and achievements as well as a number of bug fixes. Below we've put together a complete rundown of everything new and changed in the FFXIV 5.01 update. You can also check out the complete patch notes, here . Final Fantasy XIV 5.01 Patch Notes: Shadowbringers' First Update Brings New Quests and Raid Dungeons 5.0 Changes New Chronicles of a New Era Quests Six new Chronicles of a New Era quests have been added in update 5.01. The first two quests are named and have … [Read more...] about Final Fantasy XIV 5.01 Patch Notes: First Shadowbringers Update Adds New Quests and Raid Dungeon