No planet comes close to the life-giving properties of planet Earth — at least not yet

With the discovery of more than 5,600 planets orbiting other stars and images from robots we have sent to all the planets in our solar system, it is becoming abundantly clear that Earth is unique among worlds. Almost all of the exoplanets scientists have discovered since the 1990s fall into four main types: gas giants like Jupiter … Read more

Jarring, visceral and all too plausible, Alex Garland’s Civil War is a must see

In his filmmaking career, Alex Garland has terrified us with zombies, infectious alien hybrids, murderous men and A.I. run amuck. Civil War, the writer and director’s latest film, is not only his most ambitious entry but also his most plausible. The press notes for Civil War describe the setting as “near-future America,” but it feels like … Read more

Adarsh Gourav opens on collaborating with legendary director Ridley Scott for Alien; says, “Working with the legendary filmmaker is every actor’s dream”

Adarsh Gourav, known for his performances in films like The White Tiger and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan along with popular web-series Guns and Gulaabs, is currently basking in the exhilaration of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Adarsh is currently shooting in Thailand for the highly anticipated international series, Alien, under the direction of the legendary filmmaker, Ridley … Read more

Adarsh Gourav and Jackson Wang hang out in Thailand, sparks social media frenzy as video goes viral

In an unexpected turn of events, Adarsh Gourav, recently seen in Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, and Jackson Wang, the multi-talented Chinese singer-songwriter and K-pop sensation from the group GOT7, were recently spotted in Thailand. The video capturing their camaraderie has sent social media platforms into a frenzy, with fans eagerly speculating about the nature of … Read more

Adarsh Gourav bonds with the cast of Aliens as he commences the shoot of Ridley Scott’s prequel series in Bangkok, see pics

Adarsh Gourav ha set foot in Thailand, and has commenced shooting for the highly anticipated TV series Aliens. Currently, in Thailand, Adarsh is indulging in the vibrant local cuisine and forging bonds with his fellow actors from the hit franchise. Set to film for the next four months in Thailand, Adarsh Gourav joins an international … Read more

Aliens: What If…? Series Brings Paul Reiser’s Carter Burke Back

Marvel is bringing its twisty series to the Alien franchise with the new Aliens: What If…? comic. This new series is reshaping the universe by answering the question, “What if Carter Burke lived?”. Carter Burke was the Weyland-Yutani Corp. executive portrayed by Paul Reiser in the 1986 Aliens film. The character was ultimately revealed to be responsible for the deaths of more than … Read more

Adarsh Gourav to head to Thailand for 4 months for the shoot of Ridley Scott’s Alien prequel: “Embarking on this journey is a dream come true”

Adarsh Gourav takes a quantum leap in his career as he jets off to Thailand to commence filming for the highly anticipated project next week, Aliens, part of Ridley Scott’s iconic franchise. The Alien prequel show, helmed by acclaimed writer and director Noah Hawley, unfolds 70 years before the events depicted in the first Alien … Read more

Most read of 2023: Airbnb crackdown in Penang, Swiss towns’ morbid art by Alien movie effects designer, 7 world wonders in 7 days – our top travel stories

H. R. Giger was born in the Swiss city of Chur, where his style of blending human physiques and machines developed, possibly influenced by his surroundings. The interior of H R Giger Bar in Gruyères, Switzerland, resembles a rib cage. Photo: Peter Neville-Hadley Museums, houses and bars in the towns tell the artist’s story and … Read more

Bob picks 10 significant science stories for 2023

2023 was a busy year in science. Here are 10 stories worth revisiting as we wind up the year. 1. Canadian Jeremy Hansen chosen to fly to the moon A Canadian astronaut was selected as part of the crew for NASA’s Artemis II mission to the moon. Jeremy Hansen and three crew mates will fly … Read more

E-readers were supposed to kill printed books. Instead, they’re booming

Cost of Living8:55The return of the bookstore When e-readers like the Amazon Kindle burst onto the scene, showing up next to menorahs and under Christmas trees in the early 2000s, they were predicted to bring about the death of the print book — and maybe the independent bookstore too. But publishing sales data and on the … Read more