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Mayim Bialik is famous for playing a neurobiologist on ‘The Big Bang Theory’, and she’s actually a real one too! She earned a PhD in neuroscience from UCLA after getting her bachelor’s degree there. Her doctoral research focused on how the hypothalamus functions in people with Prader-Willi syndrome. She paused her acting career to finish her PhD and then returned to television. Now, she often uses her public voice to promote science education and research.

Okay, so I just saw the first look at the next installment of the show, and it’s clear Rue is still battling her inner struggles, picking up a few years after graduation. In a voiceover, she admits things haven’t quite gone as planned – she says, and I quote, “There’s no turning back. A few years after high school, I don’t know if life was exactly what I wished.” It was part of HBO’s big preview for 2026, alongside some exciting sneak peeks at the new House of the Dragon and Dune: Prophecy series.

To make the world of Red Dead Redemption feel truly alive, Rockstar Games built an incredibly detailed soundscape. The team recorded authentic sounds – like horses’ hooves on different terrains – to ensure realism while riding. They also varied bird calls based on the time of day and where you were in the game. This creates a dynamic environment where you can almost ‘hear’ the wildlife interacting, even without seeing them.

When Dr. Kenzo Tenma chooses to save a young boy instead of the mayor, he unknowingly starts a series of terrible events. The story delves into what it means to be human, with unsettling dialogues between serial killers and everyday people. Characters frequently question if all lives are equally valuable, or if some matter more than others. These debates force the main character – and viewers – to consider what truly defines evil.

Stanley Kubrick uses a precise visual style, with everything lined up to create a sense of coldness and emptiness in his depiction of space travel. The ship’s interiors are designed to highlight how technology controls everything, rather than human feelings. The computer, HAL 9000, is often placed directly in the center of the screen, giving it a fixed, unwavering stare. This careful framing emphasizes HAL’s cold, logical nature. The overall symmetry also creates a feeling of discomfort when considering the immense scale of space.