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It had the power! The weird origins of He-Man, Skeletor, and the 'Masters of the Universe'

The weird origins of He-Man, Skeletor, and the 'Masters of the Universe' Mattel's musclebound response to 'Star Wars' had a life of its own The original "Star Wars" was famously turned down by Universal, United Artists, and Disney before 20th Century Fox hit pay dirt with a tale from a galaxy far, far away. But they weren't the only companies to miss out on a cash bonanza of Death Star proportions. When George Lucas started pitching the merchandising rights for the movie, the management at...

Hong Kong debuts Comic Con as city bets on pop culture tourism

Hong Kong debuts Comic Con as city bets on pop culture tourism The convention attracted a diverse crowd of enthusiasts, many arriving in elaborate costumes inspired by their favourite characters. Thousands of fans from Hong Kong and abroad flocked to the city’s first-ever Comic Con over the weekend, marking a major milestone in its efforts to tap the growing popularity of anime, comics and pop culture tourism. The convention attracted a diverse crowd of enthusiasts, many arriving in...

Medieval pandemic left a hidden legacy in Europe's oldest trees

Medieval pandemic left a hidden legacy in Europe's oldest trees Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences demonstrates how radiocarbon dating can reveal the maximum lifespan of Mediterranean hardwoods, uncovering hidden links between human history and long-term ecosystem dynamics. By analyzing mature and ancient oak trees across Italy, researchers found that a millennium of age is attainable from the...

I was jailed for taking pictures in Iran – the next generation is fearless

I was jailed for taking pictures in Iran – the next generation is fearless Tehran-based photographer Tahmineh Monzavi chronicles the lives of young people in Iran who bravely agree to pose for the camera. She tells Caspar Barnes and Moha Tahery what they dream for the future of their country - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments When she was just 23 years old Tahmineh Monzavi was imprisoned for her photography. The Tehran-based photographer’s images of drug addicts and prostitutes in the...

Warming boosts natural methane emissions as microbes fail to keep pace

Warming boosts natural methane emissions as microbes fail to keep pace Sadie Harley Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor A new study led by Professor Mark Trimmer of Queen Mary University of London, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, explains how increases in natural methane emissions will be maximized under future climate warming. Say "methane" and most people think of cows, yet nearly half of all methane is produced by microbes in the natural world, especially lakes,...

Celestial art and Masters of the Universe: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe

Superheroes with fringes and magical swords, convicts out for revenge, and exhibitions that'll make you starry-eyed - here's what's on our cultural agenda this week. If the recent heatwave had you unable to do anything but melt, moan and eat ice cream, here's hoping this new batch of suggestions can entice you back outside - or into an air conditioned venue. From exhibitions celebrating the centenary of Marlyn Monroe's birth to '80s superheroes powering up the big screen, here's what to see,...

Afroman Is Back—and He’s Bitcoin’s Latest Freedom Fighter

Joseph Edgar Foreman is still getting high. In a makeshift greenroom made from curtains at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Afroman, as he’s better known, inhales a blunt rolled by his videographer, who’s wearing a tight cocktail dress and clear sky-high heels. The 51-year-old rapper seems unconcerned that several thousand people are waiting for him, in a room far larger than the dive bars he’s been playing over the past two decades.

Is Socialism the Answer to D.C.’s Woes?

These days, the best thing about being mayor of Washington, D.C., is the nice title. The overwhelmingly Democratic city is in an economic contraction, triggered by the Trump administration’s purges of the federal workforce, and is facing a deep budget deficit of $1.1 billion. The metro area lost 1.7 percent of its jobs last year, the worst showing in the country.

Will Gen Z be the generation to revive moviegoing?

Hollywood can breathe a sigh of relief: Generation Z is not only going to the movies, it's driving box office growth. During the pandemic, when theaters shut down and streaming became a dominant force in the media landscape, fears rose that this young cohort would shun the big screen as they matured into more engaged consumers. However, this generation, which ranges from around 14 to 29 years old, is one of the most active moviegoing demographics and attends more films per year than some...