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New snake species named in honor of Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash

New snake species named in honor of Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Welcome to the jungle, Lielaphis slashi. The newly discovered snake is named after Saul Hudson aka Slash, Guns N’ Roses’ lead guitarist. The snake’s named translates to “Slash’s groundsnake” in English, and honors his lifelong love of reptiles and support for museums and zoos.  “As a long time herpephile, I am extremely honored and humbled to have Lielaphis slashi from New Guinea named after me. It is really exciting, I never would have imagined this moment would arrive,” Slash said in an email to Popular Science. The discovery is particular exciting for Sara Ruane, the Associate Curator of Herpetology at the Field Museum in Chicago and senior author of a paper describing the species published the journal Zootaxa.  “Guns N’ Roses has been …

Check Out the Covers of A Court of Thorns and Roses Books 6 & 7

Check Out the Covers of A Court of Thorns and Roses Books 6 & 7

Published by Jenni Sidey

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Nicole Kidman reveals late mother’s role in daughter Sunday Rose’s modeling career

Nicole Kidman reveals late mother’s role in daughter Sunday Rose’s modeling career

Published by Daniella Wilson

Nicole Kidman is giving insight into her late mother’s influence over her daughter Sunday Rose’s budding modeling career. The Practical Magic 2 actress’ mother Janelle Ann Kidman died in September 2024 at the age of 84, just weeks before Sunday made her modeling debut for a Miu Miu runway show. And though the late nursing instructor missed her granddaughter’s first catwalk, she still had a huge role in her getting to model in the first place. © Getty ImagesNicole with her late mother in 2018 Speaking with Entertainment Tonight about letting Sunday pursue a modeling career as a teenager, Nicole reasoned: “As a mother I’m like, okay, my mother let me do my passion that I wanted when I was 14, when I started [acting].” “Actually, before my Mumma passed, she was there and I said, ‘Oh should I let her [start modeling]? She wants to model…’ And my mom said, ‘Well you did it,’ and I went, ‘Okay,’” she then revealed. “So that was sort of my Mumma’s parting gift to Sunny,” she noted, …

The Best California Rosés for Summer

The Best California Rosés for Summer

Published by Daniella Wilson

Pink season is here. The first day of summer is the perfect excuse to reach for a rosé. The only question is which one? The Hollywood Reporter asked Hollywood wine insiders for their top picks. “Rosé is the very embodiment of having summer in your glass,” says Marty Sullivan, wine director of Layla at MacArthur Place, where Nobody Wants This creator and executive producer Erin Foster and actress Hannah Simone have been spotted. “On a hot day, there is nothing more thirst quenching than a chilled glass of rosé bursting with the flavors of all my favorite summer fruits of watermelon, strawberries and nectarines.” California is home to an abundance of coveted, small-production rosés. Adam Hopkins, sommelier for Hollywood-frequented Toscana Group’s S.Y. Kitchen, a staple among Emmy-winning casting director Nikki Valko, Universal Music Group’s JJ Corsini, and Alecia Moore, aka P!nk (which is almost too perfect here), describes Demetria’s 100 percent Grenache Rosé as “fresh, nuanced, and endlessly drinkable.” Meanwhile, Roblar’s rosé — crafted with Syrah, Grenache and Petite Syrah — bursts with fresh berry …

Hyperlocal, seasonal and eco-friendly: British flower farms are coming up roses | Farming

Hyperlocal, seasonal and eco-friendly: British flower farms are coming up roses | Farming

Published by Sam Flores

British flower farmers have long resembled David faced with their own particular Goliath – the imported flower industry. More than 80% of cut flowers bought by UK consumers are shipped or flown in. However, recent figures show domestic growers are expanding their market share. Chloë Dunnett, the founder of Sitopia Farm, a London-based organic farm growing food and flowers, says: “Our flower sales are up 65% for the year and turnover is increasing year on year as the public and florists look for flowers that are seasonal, environmentally friendly and hyperlocal – consumer power can be very effective.” Output is rising across the whole sector. The latest survey by Flowers from the Farm, the trade body for more than 1,000 mostly small-scale British growers, shows that production increased 55% in 2025, to an average of 32,500 stems per member, and revenues were up 12%. A crop of flowers at Sitopia Farm. Photograph: Sitopia Farm Sitopia Farm flowers. Photograph: Sitopia Farm The government has now awarded the sector official recognition, in the form of dedicated standard …

How to grow roses organically

How to grow roses organically

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more It’s rose season, where traditional beautiful scented blooms come into their own, filling the air with fragrance and adding a riot of colour to borders. But you don’t have to reach for the pesticide spray if you see colonies of aphids on your roses or despair of the blackspot, because there are organic ways to grow healthy roses, says award-winning garden writer, lecturer, and organic gardener Val Bourne, who is giving talks at this year’s Hever in Bloom  at Hever Castle & Gardens, where more than 5,000 roses are in flower over the summer. “Organic gardening is about food webs in your garden and this is where so many people go wrong,” she says. “They see aphids on their roses and they’ve been primed …

How Stopping to Smell the Roses Benefits Relationships

How Stopping to Smell the Roses Benefits Relationships

Published by Jenni Sidey

My wife Shannon and I absolutely love springtime in the Northeast. Each day offers new surprises. Oh wow, the spring peeper frogs just started singing tonight! Did you see the pink dogwood in front of the porch today? The goldfinches are back at the feeder—aren’t they just so delightful? The rose bush we planted last year is starting to grow buds! But you know, not everyone takes the time to stop and smell the roses (metaphorically speaking). And, let’s be honest, sometimes you just have stuff to do, and smelling the roses doesn’t make it onto the agenda. The Psychology of Being Present-Focused Various studies have shown that having a present-focused approach to daily life provides benefits (e.g., Rush & Grouzet, 2012). Being present-focused when it comes to how one utilizes their time, as well as simply reporting having a positive attitude about being present-focused, are predictive of various markers of health and well-being. So when someone tells you to stop and smell the roses, they are probably looking out for you and giving you …

Katy Perry blasts Ruby Rose’s sexual assault claims as ‘categorically false and dangerous lies’

Katy Perry blasts Ruby Rose’s sexual assault claims as ‘categorically false and dangerous lies’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Katy Perry has vehemently denied Ruby Rose’s claims that she sexually assaulted the Batwoman star nearly 20 years ago. The 40-year-old Australian actor made the accusations on Threads in response to a post by music outlet Complex about Perry’s reaction to Justin Bieber’s headlining performance at Coachella. “Katy Perry sexual [sic] assaulted me at spice market nightclub in Melbourne,” Rose commented. “Who gives a s*** what she thinks.” In a statement shared with Variety, a representative for the “California Gurls” pop star said: “The allegations being circulated on social media by Ruby Rose about Katy Perry are not only categorically false, they are dangerous reckless lies. “Ms. Rose has a well-documented history of making serious public allegations on social media against various individuals, claims that have repeatedly been denied by those named.” Katy Perry (left) has slammed sexual assault allegations made against her …

Red Roses rusty but still relentless in pursuit of more history

Red Roses rusty but still relentless in pursuit of more history

Published by Sam Flores

Ireland will take pride from how they conjured two second-half scores via McGann and captain King. Bringing an energy late on that the Red Roses could not match, Scott Bemand, their head coach, implored his team to use their much-improved display as a springboard for the rest of the championship. Intriguingly, no England side – male or female – have won a Six Nations in the year following a World Cup. The team of part-time teachers and plumbers who triumphed in 2014 endured a miserable championship the following spring. That is the next challenge facing this world-beating Red Roses team if they are to create the “dynasty” that Mitchell mentioned earlier this week. On this evidence, there is still work to be done. Match details Scoring sequennce 5-0 Cokayne try, 7-0 Rowland con, 12-0 Bern try, 14-0 Roland con, 19-0 Bern try, 21-0 Roland con, 26-0 Breach try, 28-0 Rowland con, 33-0 Kildunne try, 33-5 McGann try, 33-10 King try, 33-12 O’Brien con. England E Kildunne; J Breach, M Jones, H Rowland, C Moloney-Macdonald; H …