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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is a major addition to Netflix’s anime library, with Studio TRIGGER coming on board to expand on the environment that was first explored in the CD Projekt video game, Cyberpunk 2077. With reviewers and the anime community generally loving David’s story in this technologically advanced world and its underworld exploration, the director at TRIGGER has taken the opportunity to celebrate the television series’ release via new art that brings together David and his new crew of cyberpunks....

A certain scene in Black Adam is causing problems for some audiences, but according to Dwayne Johnson, it’s a good problem to have. Thursday evening marks the U.S. premiere of Black Adam, and the hype training is chugging along at a fever pitch. Dwayne Johnson and the Black Adam cast and crew have been on a global tour to promote the DC Film, from October 3rd to October 20th, stopping in Mexico City, New York City, Toronto, Atlanta, Miami, London, Madrid, and Los Angeles....

Isotonic By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Isotonic Definition Isotonic is a term used to describe solutions and chemistry and, sometimes, muscles in human biology. In chemistry, a solution is said to be isotonic when it has the same concentration of solutes as another solution across a semipermeable membrane. The use of isotonic in human anatomy is used more rarely. However, it describes muscles that have the same tone as “normal” comparisons, or interior-organ fluid levels that are the same as the fluid levels outside that organ’s outer wall or exterior membrane....

Warner Bros. Discovery made some major changes to their infrastructure and leadership last years, with CEO David Zaslav looking to overhaul their DC Films arm. Zaslav was looking for a Kevin Feige type executive to lead DC Studios and after a long search they decided to go with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 director James Gunn and DC producer Peter Safran. Gunn and Safran were announced as the co-CEOs of DC Studios last October and have been developing a new slate of projects that they will unveil pretty soon....

Molecule By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Molecule Definition A molecule is two or more atoms bonded together to form a single chemical entity. Each atom carries a certain number of electrons that orbit around the nucleus. The nucleus consists of protons and neutrons, of different numbers in different elements. The electrons that orbit the nucleus exist in various clouds, or valence shells. These shells prefer to have specific numbers of electons, depending on the shell....

Pathology By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Pathology Definition Pathology is the study of disease, especially of the structural abnormalities produced by disease. The word pathology comes from the Greek words pathos, meaning “suffering”, and –logia, “the study of”. In addition to describing the study of disease, the word pathology can also be used to describe characteristics of a disease itself (e.g. “the pathology of cancer”). The three broad subtypes of pathology are anatomical pathology, clinical pathology, and molecular pathology....

During the development of the ’70s-set slasher X, filmmaker Ti West began developing a backstory for the character of Pearl, played by Mia Goth in old-age makeup. Quarantine protocols in New Zealand due to the coronavirus pandemic offered up a rare opportunity for the production, with the quarantine time allowing West to collaborate with Goth so deeply on Pearl’s backstory that the pair ended up crafting a complete script for her origins....

Phytoplankton By: BD Editors Last Updated: January 21, 2018 Phytoplankton Definition Phytoplankton are a type of microscopic plankton capable of photosynthesis found in oceans, seas, and freshwater, and an essential component of aquatic ecosystems. Phytoplankton can range in size and shape, and since they are photosynthesizing autotrophic organisms, they inhabit waters exposed to sunlight. Although each organism is microscopic, in sufficient numbers, phytoplankton can be observed as colored patches at the surface of bodies of water, or where two currents meet, due to the presence of chlorophyll....

Plasmid By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 7, 2019 Plasmid Definition A plasmid is a small, circular piece of DNA that is different than the chromosomal DNA, which is all the genetic material found in an organism’s chromosomes. It replicates independently of chromosomal DNA. Plasmids are mainly found in bacteria, but they can also be found in archaea and multicellular organisms. Plasmids usually carry at least one gene, and many of the genes that plasmids carry are beneficial to their host organisms....

The Dark Side of the Genome By: Gabe Buckley Last Updated: March 17, 2020 Did you know that only 2% of the human genome actually creates proteins? Scientists are still not sure what the other 98% does, exactly. A new paper about fruit fly genetics sheds some light on how researchers can begin to look into this “Dark Side” of the genome. To fully understand this study, you need a little background on the basics of DNA: DNA → RNA → Proteins In the form of DNA most widely taught in high schools, there is a “mantra”....

The Natural State takes pride in higher education, and any Arkansas traveler can tell just by touring the campuses of institutions such as Hendrix College or the University of Central Arkansas that the state’s colleges and universities put a lot of value on what students and parents see upon arrival. However, these educational locales are great for anyone – whether enrolled or not – to walk through and admire the grounds....

Marvel fans missed two She-Hulk character cameos in Ms. Marvel. Most people watching the Disney+ series didn’t even realize that these nods were intentional. Over on Reddit, u/anilsoi11 pointed out that a character present in the She-Hulk teaser trailer and Titania are on Agent Cleary’s big board during Iman Vellani’s show. It would have been hard to pinpoint without the trailer for the show in-hand, but there it is in black and white....

Yay, the weekend is here! If you’re looking for something to do after (or before) you see the new Star Wars film, I’d like to suggest checking out at least one of these amazing Christmas displays you can find right here in Arizona. Courthouse Plaza (Prescott) Michael Wilson/Flickr Now in its 61st year of lighting the town jewel, Prescott’s Courthouse Plaza is well-known for its lovely light displays. Location: Courthouse Square is located in Prescott at Montezuma and Goodwin Streets....

Tonight’s AEW Dynamite was full of surprise returns and teases of future returns, but one of the more surprising developments was the AEW debut of wrestling legend and former WWE star Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett shocked everyone when he snuck up on Darby Allin and demolished him with a guitar, and now Tony Khan has revealed Jarrett is officially All Elite. He won’t just be a talent used in the ring from time to time though, as Khan said Jarrett was the new AEW Director of Business Development....

Black Rat By: Shawn Laidlaw Last Updated: September 16, 2020 A black rat Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Mammalia Order Rodentia Family Muridae Genus Rattus Species Rattus rattus Niche Generalist Omnivore Length 5.0-7.2 in (12.7-18.3 cm) Weight 2.6-8.1 oz (75-230 g) Lifespan 12-18 months Social Structure Social Conservation Status Common, Invasive Preferred Habitat Tropical forests Average Litter Size 7-8 Main Food Items and Prey Species Seeds, nuts, leaves, insects, etc. Predators Owls, cats, weasels, The Basics The black rat (Rattus rattus) is a species of small, long-tailed rodents....

We’re just a week away from the Season 3 premiere of DC’s Stargirl and while both The Flash and Superman & Lois will return to The CW in 2023, Stargirl will be the only DC hero on the network this fall as Courtney Whitmore and her friends in the JSA take on new challenges in Blue Valley, Nebraska — including living side by side with their former enemies as well as a murder mystery they will need to work together to solve....

Catabolism By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Catabolism Definition Catabolism is the part of the metabolism responsible for breaking complex molecules down into smaller molecules. The other part of the metabolism, anabolism, builds simple molecules into more complex ones. During the catabolism energy is released from the bonds of the large molecules being broken down. Typically, that energy is then stored in the bonds of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The catabolism increases the concentration of ATP in the cell as it breaks down nutrients and food....

Cranial Nerves By: Sarah Knapp Last Updated: June 6, 2020 The cranial nerves of reptiles, birds, and mammals consist of twelve pairs of numbered peripheral nerves that originate in the cerebrum and brainstem and have their own specific sensory and motor pathways. Lower vertebrates such as fish and amphibians only have ten pairs. Cranial nerves are motor, sensory, or mixed neurons that bring motor and sensory messages to and from the face, neck, and shoulders, as well as many internal organs such as the heart, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract....

DNA By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 8, 2019 DNA Definition Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, is a biological macromolecule that carries hereditary information in many organisms. DNA is necessary for the production of proteins, the regulation, metabolism, and reproduction of the cell. Large compressed DNA molecules with associated proteins, called chromatin, are mostly present inside the nucleus. Some cytoplasmic organelles like the mitochondria also contain DNA molecules. DNA is usually a double-stranded polymer of nucleotides, although single-stranded DNA is also known....

Phenotype By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 28, 2017 Phenotype Definition A phenotype is the physical expression of DNA. In contrast, the genotype is the chemical makeup of DNA that causes a particular phenotype. DNA is first transposed into RNA, a slightly different information molecule, which can then be translated into a protein. Phenotypes are caused by the interactions of the many different proteins created by DNA. This process can get incredibly complicated....