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The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Harry Potter novels now unwelcome in bookstores in this US city
San Francisco bookstores, including Booksmith and Fabulosa Books, have removed J.K. Rowling's ' Harry Potter ' books from their shelves. The decision by the bookstores is a protest against J.K. Rowling's anti-trans views and the recent launch of her private legal fund, the J.K. Rowling Women's Fund. Booksmith stated they would not be part of the fund, characterizing it as an organization dedicated to removing transgender rights. The J.K. Rowling Women's Fund claims to support 'individuals and organizations fighting to retain women's sex-based rights' in various spheres. Actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson have publicly criticized Rowling's opinions, while Tom Felton expressed gratitude for her creation.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Science
- The Independent
Something is ‘pulsing' beneath the Earth, scientists say – and it could tear a continent apart
Scientists have detected deep pulses in the Earth beneath Africa – and it could tear the continent apart. The pulses are made up of molten mantle rock surging in rhythm, the researchers say. The plume of hot mantle is surging upwards in pulses that are like a heartbeat, they say. Eventually, the continent will be torn apart and a new ocean will be formed. That will take place over millions of years, as the tectonic plates are ripped apart at rift zones like those in the Afar region in Ethiopia. That is where scientists found the evidence of the unexpected behaviour. 'We found that the mantle beneath Afar is not uniform or stationary – it pulses, and these pulses carry distinct chemical signatures,' said Emma Watson, the scientist who led the study. 'These ascending pulses of partially molten mantle are channelled by the rifting plates above. That's important for how we think about the interaction between Earth's interior and its surface.' In the research, scientists gathered samples from the Afar region, where three tectonic rifts meet. Scientists have long thought that mantle was being pushed up making the crust extend, eventually giving birth to a new ocean basin, but did not know how it was happening. To better understand that process, they took those samples and combined them with existing data and models to understand the plume beneath the surface of the Earth. They showed that there is one asymmetric plume beneath the surface. 'We have found that the evolution of deep mantle upwellings is intimately tied to the motion of the plates above. This has profound implications for how we interpret surface volcanism, earthquake activity, and the process of continental breakup,' said Derek Keir, a co-author. 'The work shows that deep mantle upwellings can flow beneath the base of tectonic plates and help to focus volcanic activity to where the tectonic plate is thinnest. Follow on research includes understanding how and at what rate mantle flow occurs beneath plates,' The work is described in a new paper, 'Mantle upwelling at Afar triple junction shaped by overriding plate dynamics', published in the journal Nature Geoscience.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Louise Thompson reveals what she REALLY thinks about brother Sam's ex Zara McDermott after split
LOUISE Thompson has revealed her true feelings about her brother Sam's ex Zara McDermott. Former Made In Chelsea star Louise, 35, shared her opinion on Zara, 28, after being accused of 'not really ever liking' her. 5 5 5 Louise spoke out after appearing on 32-year-old Sam's podcast Staying Relevant. During their chat, Louise was asked to describe Sam' s ideal girlfriend and she said: "I'd love for you to try dating someone that has a normal job, that's outside of the media space. I think that could be exciting. "You definitely need somebody that slightly puts you in your place, so who's gonna talk back to you, and not let you get away with everything." Louise added: "If you're going to go down the fame route, can you just find someone that I would get along with. I'm thinking young British actress." She suggested a good match for Sam would be Harry Potter star Emma Watson. A clip of the podcast has now been shared on the official Instagram account for Staying Relevant. Commenting on the footage, one follower was quick to mention Sam's ex Zara, who he split with in December last year. She wrote: "I don't think Louise really ever liked Zara… don't blame her." But Louise spotted the comment and was quick to set the fan straight. Replying from her own account, she shot back: "I have to interject here. I actually really adored Zara." Sam Thompson's sister Louise makes telling comments on 'really tricky breakups' as his ex Zara moves on with Louis Tomlinson Louise's comment has been liked more than 2,000 times. Backing her, one person replied: "It always seemed you got on so well. Hopefully it will be the same when he meets someone new . I'm sure it Another added: "I've always been a fan but you've just gone up 100% in my estimation!" And a third said: "I'm glad that you put them right. you could always see that you like Zara from the videos you guys did together." Sam and Zara split in December following a five year relationship. Louise currently lives next door to Sam and Zara also lived in his property until their break up. After the split, Louise did not address it directly but did speak about how "tricky" relationships can be on a podcast. She explained on He Said She Said in March: "Being in a relationship is really hard because you can't convince the other person to share your line of thinking. "And when it comes to things like breaking up or getting a divorce or choosing to have more kids, big decisions. "If the person you're in front of doesn't agree with you on that, then that is really tricky." Zara is now dating One Direction star Louis Tomlinson. Last month it was confirmed Sam is seeing Love Island star Samie Elishi but that they are "taking it slow". A source said: "They're still very much together, but are taking it slow. "They're not interested in putting on a show for people and want to get to know each other properly away from the public eye." 5 5
The Independent
3 days ago
- Science
- The Independent
The deep Earth discovery that could put a new ocean where a continent is
Scientists have detected rhythmic surges of molten mantle rock, described as similar to a heartbeat, deep beneath the African continent. These upward-surging pulses of hot mantle could eventually lead to the continent tearing apart and the formation of a new ocean over millions of years. Evidence for this phenomenon was found in the Afar region of Ethiopia, a triple junction where three tectonic rifts converge. Emma Watson, lead scientist of the study published in journal Nature Geoscience, explained that the mantle beneath Afar is not static but pulses, with these ascending molten channels being guided by the overriding rifting plates. The research highlights how deep mantle upwellings are linked to plate motion, influencing surface volcanism, earthquake activity, and the process of continental breakup. Something is 'pulsing' beneath the Earth, scientists say – and could tear a continent apart
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
Something is ‘pulsing' beneath the Earth, scientists say – and could tear a continent apart
Scientists have detected deep pulses in the Earth beneath Africa – and it could tear the continent apart. The pulses are made up of molten mantle rock surging in rhythm, the researchers say. The plume of hot mantle is surging upwards in pulses that are like a heartbeat, they say. Eventually, the continent will be torn apart and a new ocean will be formed. That will take place over millions of years, as the tectonic plates are ripped apart at rift zones like those in the Afar region in Ethiopia. That is where scientists found the evidence of the unexpected behaviour. 'We found that the mantle beneath Afar is not uniform or stationary – it pulses, and these pulses carry distinct chemical signatures,' said Emma Watson, the scientist who led the study. 'These ascending pulses of partially molten mantle are channelled by the rifting plates above. That's important for how we think about the interaction between Earth's interior and its surface.' In the research, scientists gathered samples from the Afar region, where three tectonic rifts meet. Scientists have long thought that mantle was being pushed up making the crust extend, eventually giving birth to a new ocean basin, but did not know how it was happening. To better understand that process, they took those samples and combined them with existing data and models to understand the plume beneath the surface of the Earth. They showed that there is one asymmetric plume beneath the surface. 'We have found that the evolution of deep mantle upwellings is intimately tied to the motion of the plates above. This has profound implications for how we interpret surface volcanism, earthquake activity, and the process of continental breakup,' said Derek Keir, a co-author. 'The work shows that deep mantle upwellings can flow beneath the base of tectonic plates and help to focus volcanic activity to where the tectonic plate is thinnest. Follow on research includes understanding how and at what rate mantle flow occurs beneath plates,' The work is described in a new paper, 'Mantle upwelling at Afar triple junction shaped by overriding plate dynamics', published in the journal Nature Geoscience.
