To Walk, You Have to Fall in Step
Motion-capture technology reveals that the body falls forward and sideways as we walk, and the feet come down to restore balance. Karen Hopkin reports
Motion-capture technology reveals that the body falls forward and sideways as we walk, and the feet come down to restore balance. Karen Hopkin reports
Taylor Swift stays bundled up in a plaid coat as she visits Capital Radio’s breakfast show on Thursday morning (October 9) in London, England. After that, the 24-year-old pop singer headed to BBC Radio One studios where she took pictures with fans on her way in. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Taylor Swift [...]
Sundance, Cannes, Toronto and New York are just some of the many, many festival stops, both at home and abroad, "Whiplash" has made since drumming up a frenzy in Park City back in January. And while Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons are already earning buzz about their awards season potential, another reason this movie deserves your attention is the soundtrack. Justin Hurwitz has pulled together a compelling collection of big band style numbers, along with an original score, that truly stands out in... Читать дальше...
The metamorphosis of caterpillars into moths or butterflies is a crazy thing. Not only do these animals acquire new body parts (Why, hello wings!), but other body parts undergo radical changes or disassemble altogether. In this study, scientists tested whether memories made by caterpillars are retained in adult moths despite all of these massive changes. To do this, they trained caterpillars of various "ages" (developmental stages called instars) to avoid specific odors, and then tested whet
The "Bootlegger and Baptist" theory, an innovative public-choice theory developed more than 30 years ago, holds that for a regulation to emerge and endure, both the "bootleggers," who seek to obtain private benefits from the regulation, and the "Baptists," who seek to serve the public interest, must support the regulation. Economists Adam Smith and Bruce Yandle provide an accessible description of the theory and cite numerous examples of coalitions of economic and moral interests that desire a common goal. Читать дальше...
Nickelodeon’s School of Rock television series has found its Dewey Finn in actor and comedian Tony Cavalero! The comedian – who regularly performs with The Groundlings in Los Angeles – has taken over the role that Jack Black made famous back in the 2003 film of the same name. “I am so honored to be [...]
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Selena Gomez shares a special moment with a patient of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in an Instagram photo she posted on Wednesday afternoon (October 8). “Spending time with @ChildrensLA :),” the 22-year-old entertainer tweeted while there. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Selena Gomez “Selena took the time to stop and visit with each [...]
While they have yet to deliver the killer show that will get everyone to jump to their service, Amazon is coming closer to rivaling Netflix in producing content. In fact, the online everything store just renewed Jill Soloway's "Transparent" for a second season following stellar reviews (read ours here), and though you might now know it even existed, their political comedy "Alpha House" is also back for another round. Time to see what it's all about with this new trailer. Starring John Goodman, Clark Johnson... Читать дальше...
Gwyneth Paltrow is interested in sitting down with her ex Chris Martin‘s new girlfriend Jennifer Lawrence – US Weekly Kathy Griffin sent a very cryptic tweet about Stephen Collins – TMZ Could Shay Mitchell be more stylish?! – Just Jared Jr Here’s a list of the best Gilmore Girls episodes – Entertainment Weekly John Travolta [...]
When we listed Jess Stroup as an honorable mention in our feature On The Rise 2014: 12 Film Composers To Watch, it was based off his work in the upcoming drama "Camp X-Ray." His unique contributions to the film caught our ear and lingered even long after "Camp X-Ray" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and today we have an exclusive preview of his score for the film, so you can get a sense of what put Stroup on our radar. Starring Kristen Stewart and Payman Maadi, "Camp X-Ray" follows a young... Читать дальше...
An off-duty police officer has killed an 18-year-old.