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Artificial leaves: Bionic photosynthesis as good as the real thing
Synthetic leaves mimic photosynthesis, the process by which plants use water and carbon dioxide to produce carbohydrates using sunlight. In natural photosynthesis, photosynthetic organisms use the sun's rays to produce molecules rich in water and carbon dioxide. Synthetic photosynthesis made from bionic leaves is 10 times more efficient than natural photosynthesis. Surprisingly, the group's biomimetic leaf is more efficient at converting solar energy than its inspiration, the natural photosynthesis of photosynthesis itself.
Richard stevenPublished 2 years ago in FuturismChina's 2022 development goals
The "two sessions" of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the most important activities of the Chinese political calendar, are currently underway in Beijing. About 3,000 NPC delegates, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and other party and state leaders, attended the opening ceremony of the fifth session of the 13th National People's Congress, which began on Saturday.
Ihtisham UlhaqPublished 2 years ago in FuturismStar Trek: Remembering Charlie X
Star Trek: Meet Charlie Evans The second episode of season one of Star Trek was titled Charlie X and aired on September 25, 1966. It was written by Gene Roddenberry, directed by Lawrence Dobkin, and the character who is the main focus has left a lasting impression on many Trekkies. In this episode, the USS Enterprise picks up a 17-year-old boy named Charlie Evans (Robert Walker) who spent 14 years alone on a deserted planet.
Cheryl E PrestonPublished 2 years ago in FuturismIs it true that right before we die, everything flashes before our eyes?
You may have heard the cliché that a person's life flashes before their eyes right before death. This idea, however, has no scientific support.
'Parks & Rec' Star Jim O'Heir Reportedly Involved In A 'Star Wars' Project
The Mandalorian was the first live-action TV series brought to Disney+ by Lucasfilm. The show was very well received by fans and has gone from strength to strength as to progressed, covering two seasons and leading to a spin-off show, The Book Of Boba Fett, along the way. Along with an ever-expanding storyline, The Mandalorian has also added many new characters and has been no slouch when it comes to recruiting top talent to fill those roles.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismMena Massoud Teases 'Star Wars' Fans Again With INSANE Ezra Fan Art
Dating back to about a year ago, there has been buzz about Mena Massoud being cast as live-action Ezra Bridger. With the new Ahsoka Disney+ series set to debut in 2022, there is now more buzz than ever around the role of Ezra Bridger, especially since Natasha Liu Bordizzo is set to play Sabine Wren in the Ahsoka series. The character of Ezra may play an important role in the Ahsoka series and in the future of Star Wars
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismIs 'Bad Batch' Season 2 Releasing Later Than Expected?
Following the end of The Clone Wars Season 7, which beautifully wrapped up the legendary animated television series in 2020, fans were delighted to know that animated Star Wars is far from over as The Bad Batch took its place. First released on Star Wars Day May 4 for streaming on Disney+, the show followed the journey of an elite group of clone commandos with “desirable genetic mutations” as they navigate their lives after the events of Order 66 in the new Imperial era. With sixteen episodes in its first season, The Bad Batch was well received and ended with a bang, culminating in the announcement of a second season to be released in 2022. However, the season may be released later than what was initially expected.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismHayden Christensen Reportedly De-Ageing For Kenobi Series
It is March, which means there are only two full months of school left, spring break should be around the corner, and Obi-Wan Kenobi is on the horizon for Disney+. This highly anticipated show will focus on Kenobi’s life in Tatooine after Revenge of the Sith and before the fateful encounter with R2-D2 in A New Hope. Ewan McGregor is due to return to the role that established him as a star in order to further flesh out what the legendary character was doing during that time period. McGregor is not alone in this endeavor. His co-star Hayden Christensen will also be returning to the role of Anakin Skywalker, or rather, Darth Vader.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in FuturismNo Pressure, George Lucas. You Just Made History!
The 1970s were a good time to be a film director. The studio system was crumbling, and rising productions were placing dramatic emphasis on the visual side of filmmaking. It was an era that would be coined as New Hollywood, and it attracted young directors who wanted to see their visions come to life onscreen. The 70s were a strange time in the history of Hollywood. Filmmakers like Stanley Kubrick and Robert Altman had already started breaking down the walls of conventional filmmaking in the 60s, but it was obvious that something needed to change. Studios were stuck making formulaic films for teenagers, and young people tuned out — gravitating instead towards music and social movements like the anti-war movement or hippie culture. The great thing about this time was that it was a giant melting pot of ideas; studios wanted whatever would turn things around, and they were willing to give just about anyone with a big idea a chance.
How Does Your Favorite BL Stack Up?
Are you new to BL? Have you seen a few and are interested in more, but don’t know where to look or what you might like? Well I took 12 BL anime that I could find recommended and gave them a watch and have broken down my reviews into 5 separate categories: overall cuteness, problematic relationships, sexiness, romance, and non-romantic plot. You’ll notice the categories might overlap a bit, but I found that each were different in some way in most of the anime.
Rebecca EvansPublished 2 years ago in FuturismReview of 'Outlander' 6.1
Outlander was back on Starz yesterday with the debut of its sixth season after a two-year wait. It was great to see our favorite characters back in action, but this wasn't the strongest episode in the series.
Paul LevinsonPublished 2 years ago in FuturismAvid Fan Recreates Boba Fett & Cad Bane Showdown Using Action Figures
What’s better than fanart depicting the standoff between Cad Bane and Boba Fett from Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett? Fanart depicting the standoff with action figures while using master camera work and effects, of course. One of the best parts about joining a fandom as large as Star Wars is the fanart that quickly follows, and for fans of Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett series, it was no exception. An Instagram post by KILLCUTTERPHOTO shows the standoff of the two iconic bounty hunters in a series of photos. One is of the complete picture itself with Cad Bane leaning against a building and Boba Fett in the distance followed by closeups of the two bounty hunters themselves. The picture itself was created with a handmade diorama and the skillful use of Star Wars action figures, along with some amazing camera work.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in Futurism