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There will be a huge “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico this year

by Darren Stevens

As noted in the publication, the summer “dead” zone, which will be larger than average in size, will cover an area of about 15 thousand square kilometres and endanger marine life in the area. It is noted that these areas, also known as hypoxic areas, are areas with a significant lack of oxygen in the water, which can lead to massive fish kills and also endanger other marine life.

These “dead zones” appear every summer, but this year they should be particularly large. Their appearance is triggered by excess nutrients in the water amid human activity in the Mississippi and Atchafalaya River watershed. In May, the U.S. Geological Survey reported that discharges into these rivers were 5 percent higher than the average for the period from 1980 to 2023.

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Caterpillars keep tomatoes from calling for help

by Darren Stevens

When damaged or attacked by parasites, plants release chemical distress signals. Other flora can react to these signals to protect themselves. Sometimes such signals attract other insects. Tomatoes, for example, use their secretions to lure wasps that feed on caterpillars and lay eggs in them (which also guarantees the caterpillars’ death).

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Artificial intelligence helps in the restoration of an ancient plant

by Darren Stevens

This “last of the Mohicans” was male, and therefore all the descendants, which are now only found in botanical gardens, are also male. Scientists are trying to revive the species through natural reproduction, but in this case there is a problem: no female plants for pollination have been found.

To make the search more efficient, researchers are using drones, flying them over the Ngoye forest, which has not yet been 100 per cent studied. The drones are equipped with multispectral cameras to scan thousands of acres of forest. The drones have recently captured over 15,000 images of the vegetation, and that’s just the beginning.

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Bacteria have helped create biodegradable plastic

by Darren Stevens

For the novelty, the researchers used thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and specially modified Bacillus subtilis bacteria that can tolerate high temperatures (up to 135 Celsius).

Unlike previous attempts to decompose plastics using enzymes from microorganisms and fungi, the new product decomposes thanks to the spores of the bacteria it contains.

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Eddie Murphy has announced “Shrek 5” and a Donkey spin-off

by Darren Stevens

Shrek franchise star Eddie Murphy has confirmed that work on the fifth instalment of the animated film has already started. He also said that his character Donkey deserved his own spin-off.

According to the actor, he started voicing his character “a few months ago.” “We started working on ‘Shrek 5’. I’ve already done some of my work, I’ve recorded the first act and we intend to work on it this year and finish it. Basically the next ‘Shrek’ will definitely come out, and Donkey will have his own animated film. We’re going to make ‘Donkey’, go figure,” he revealed.

When is “Shrek 5” coming out?
Eddie Murphy mentioned that audiences will be able to watch the fifth instalment next year, “I think it will come out in 2025 and then we’ll take on Donkey next year,” said Eddie Murphy. It should be noted that talk of an animated “Shrek 5” film has been going on for several years.

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Filming has begun on the sequel to the comedy Freaky Friday

by Darren Stevens

Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, stars of the popular 2003 comedy Freaky Friday, have begun work on a sequel, it has been revealed thanks to the first behind-the-scenes footage from the set of the film. The actresses are sitting on the steps of their trailers, with their nameplates painted on the doors. Disney has yet to share plot details for Freaky Friday 2, but has confirmed that the comedy will be released theatrically in 2025, thus refuting rumours that the sequel is being filmed exclusively for Disney+. Recall that the worldwide box office receipts of the original film totalled $160 million, and the studio officially announced its intention to film a sequel in 2023.

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Ben Affleck was spotted without his wedding ring for the first time

by Darren Stevens

Ben Affleck has stepped out in public without his wedding ring for the first time in years. The actor was spotted at Tasty Noodle House restaurant in Los Angeles with his 18-year-old daughter Violet, while wife Jennifer Lopez was having fun with friends abroad.

In the photos published by paparazzi, the 51-year-old actor and director was dressed in casual clothes: blue jeans and trainers, a T-shirt under a button-down flannel shirt. Despite his daughter’s company, he looked depressed.

Jennifer Lopez, meanwhile, was basking in the sun in Italy with friends. On Friday, 21 June, the actress and singer was spotted partying on a yacht and then at a restaurant.

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Michael Fassbender has started filming on George Clooney’s spy thriller

by Darren Stevens

Production has begun on George Clooney’s spy thriller “Agency” starring Michael Fassbender. Showtime announced its intention to shoot a remake of the French series “The Office” back in 2023, and negotiations with Michael Fassbender became known in February 2024. The script was written by John-Henry Butterworth and Jez Butterworth, who will share producing duties with George Clooney, Michael Fassbender and series director Joe Wright (“Dark Times”). “The Agency” will premiere later this year.

What is the series “The Agency” with Michael Fassbender about?
In the synopsis consisting of 10 episodes of the series says: “CIA agent Martin (Michael Fassbender) at the end of a secret operation returns to the London residence.

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The Deadpool and Wolverine film has rejuvenated Hugh Jackman

by Darren Stevens

Hugh Jackman has been a staple of Marvel Comics films for two decades and now says his latest appearance in Deadpool and Wolverine has seriously rejuvenated him.

The Australian actor praised the upcoming film adaptation and said the tone of the Deadpool movie helped him look at his character Wolverine differently and bring out his previously overlooked qualities.

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