Hanuman langurs have adapted their behaviour to thrive around human environmentsOndrej Prosicky / AlamyA group of monkeys in India has developed a range of ingenious techniques to acquire food peacefully from devout tourists.Revered as holy at the Dakshineswar temple complex near Kolkata, Hanuman langurs (Semnopithecus entellus) quietly grab visitors legs, tug on their clothes, hold their hands or simply stand up in front of them, often around vendors food stands. The wild primates usually continue such begging tactics until they get their particular treat of choice: sweet buns, says Dishari Dasgupta at the Indian Institute of

The author (not pictured) has four kids and her best friend is childless. ljubaphoto/Getty Images 2025-04-01T14:26:01Z SaveSaved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? I've known my best friend for 25 years now.Even though she doesn't have kids, she has been my rock as I navigate life as a mom.Chatting with her allows me to step out of my role as a mom."Avocado toast and a smoothie bowl?" Becca asked from the kitchen. "Sounds perfect," I replied, my nose in a book.I'd flown alone to Los Angeles for five days away from my husband and our three little kids at the time to be with my best friend, who lived in Redondo Beach.Becca and I have been in sync for over 25 years across many life stages: summers swimming as kids, high school sports and boyfriends, college, and our first professional jobs. But then I got married, had four kids, and stayed in Michigan. She moved to L.A. and now Seattle and lives with her boyfriend and their two rescue dogs. Even though she doesn't have her own kids, she's been the best support to me as a mother.She hosted me on a solo trip where I recharged and took a break from parentingAs soon as I took my seat on the plane, and no one was asking me for a snack or anything at all, I felt an overwhelming release of tension and exhaustion and the flight hadn't even taken off. I read a whole book in the air, and Becca was waiting for me at the airport when I arrived: calm and warm, like the California sun, and ready to take care of me like I didn't know I needed.For the next several days, she took me on gorgeous coastal hikes with her dogs, to swim laps in an outdoor pool, and to her local grocers for her favorite ingredients. She treated me to grain bowls, homemade pizzas in the outdoor oven, and late-night chats over red wine. She even scheduled and generously paid for massages and facials for us.I felt completely refreshed for the first time since becoming a mom in her presence and care. The days with her without any kids lifted me from the fog of motherhood's signature exhaustion and constant work. I got a taste of her non-parent lifestyle, complete with doing whatever we wanted on our own schedule.When I returned to Michigan with my family, I felt rejuvenated to be with them again, and the renewed energy lasted for months (no joke).She crocheted adorable little stuffed animals for my kidsWhen I set down my bags in the guest room at her place, I found three adorable little stuffies Becca had crocheted for my kids: a narwhal, a turtle, and a dinosaur."A little something for you to bring back to the kids," she had written on a note.I was so touched that she thought of my kids, made a special keepsake for them, and provided a built-in souvenir for them upon my return. Those animals are favorites around our house, and whenever I see them, a smile floats across my face.Even though she lived on the other side of the country, she showed support when each of my kids was born. She sent huge boxes of healthy snacks energy squares for nursing, mango slices, trail mix, and some granola bar bites for the kids. Even though she doesn't have kids of her own, she took the time to think about what would be perfect for me postpartum.She's flexible on meet-ups, including playing at the park with my kids while we catch upWhen Becca flew to Michigan to visit her parents, she offered to meet up at a location and time that would work for me and the kids. She and I caught up (or tried our best to) at a park while she pushed my daughter on the swings and played hide and seek with my boys. She didn't seem bothered when I had to pause the conversation to help an upset kid or grab another snack from the car. It meant so much to me that she was willing to slide into my day as a mom and go along for the ride.She talks with me about things outside motherhoodAfter the kids are in bed, sometimes Becca and I will chat on the phone while I take a walk. I always pepper in stories about the kids; she shows interest and empathy for whatever I'm going through. But we also chat about the books we're reading, our exercise routines, and our creative pursuits, like painting.Conversations with my "mom friends" are essential because we have the shared life of raising kids and all the joys and difficulties that come with it. With Becca, it's a treat because I get to step out of "mom brain" and talk about other things that are central to who I am. It reminds me and encourages me to still do things for me, the other parts of me that aren't just "mom."Becca's been my best friend since we were kids, and she's been with me through everything. Even though our life stages look different right now, I couldn't imagine anyone better to be by my side.Recommended video

One of the most special bonds in Suzanne Collins' "Hunger Games" series has always been Katniss Everdeen's relationship with her mentor, Haymitch Abernathy.Katniss doesn't have much faith in Haymitch when she first meets him in "The Hunger Games," as he is known in District 12 as a reclusive drunk. However, over the course of Collins' original trilogy, Haymitch proves to be one of Katniss' fiercest advocates, protecting her and understanding her in ways almost no one else can.On March 18, Collins released a prequel to the series, "Sunrise on the Reaping," about young Haymitch's experience in the 50th Hunger Games. Just over a week after its release, the book sold over 1.5 million copies, and a film adaptation of the novel will be released in November 2026.The story is full of revelations about Haymitch's past, including new insight into just how connected he and Katniss are.This article contains spoilers for "The Hunger Games" series.Katniss' father tied her and Haymitch together before she was even born.Katniss Everdeen's father was friends with Haymitch Abernathy. Murray Close/Lionsgate Katniss' father dies in a mining explosion before the events of the original "Hunger Games" trilogy.In "Sunrise on the Reaping," Collins reveals Katniss' father, Burdock Everdeen, was Haymitch's best friend throughout their childhoods, and their close relationship helped him be more prepared for his Hunger Games. Specifically, Burdock taught Haymitch to set snares, which helped him find food in the arena.Likewise, Burdock taught Katniss to hunt with a bow and arrow, which became her weapon of choice in the arena. The knowledge he gave her about plants also helped her survive. Burdock gave both Katniss and Haymitch skills that ensured they survived the Hunger Games.The Covey family shaped both Haymitch and Katniss.Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird in a still for "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." Murray Close/Lionsgate In her first "Hunger Games" prequel, "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," Suzanne Collins introduced readers to the Covey, traveling musicians forced to stay in District 12 after the first rebellion.In the novel, the found family consists of three cousins, Lucy Gray Baird, Maude Ivory Baird, and Barb Azure Baird; a set of brothers, Clerk Carmine and Billy Taupe; and a wandering soul named Tam Amber.Lucy Gray won the 10th annual Hunger Games, becoming the first tribute from District 12 to survive the arena. A young Coriolanus Snow mentored her during her Hunger Games, and they had an ill-fated love affair that led to her mysterious disappearance at the novel's end. Collins leaves "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" open-ended, as it's unclear if Snow killed her or if Lucy Gray fled to the woods.In "Sunrise on the Reaping," Haymitch says that Burdock has Covey cousins on his mother's side, making Katniss a Covey descendant. Likewise, Haymitch's girlfriend, Lenore Dove, is a member of the next generation of the Covey, tying both Katniss and Haymitch to the family.In fact, Haymitch wouldn't have even been in the Hunger Games if not for his love for Lenore Dove.Katniss and Haymitch had parallel reaping experiences.Katniss volunteered to be a tribute. Lionsgate Fims In "The Hunger Games," Katniss volunteers as a tribute after her younger sister, Primrose Everdeen, is reaped. Katniss is widely known as the first volunteer for District 12 in history making it all the more surprising that Haymitch was not actually reaped for his Hunger Games, either.During the reaping for the 50th Hunger Games, Woodbine, one of the male tributes from District 12, fled after his name was called. Peacekeepers responded by shooting Woodbine, and when Lenore Dove tried to help Woodbine's mother protect his body, Haymitch threw himself in front of her to stop Peacekeepers from hitting her. His interference led the Peacekeepers to select Haymitch as Woodbine's replacement.Later, in "Catching Fire," Haymitch and Katniss became the last two people ever reaped for the Hunger Games. The tributes were reaped from the existing victors in the 75th annual Hunger Games, making Katniss the only option for female tributes and Haymitch and Peeta Mellark the options for male tributes in District 12. Haymitch's name is selected, but Peeta volunteers as tribute in his place.Haymitch tried to protect Katniss the same way he did Lenore Dove.A scene from "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire." Lionsgate For longtime "Hunger Games" fans, Haymitch's decision to jump in front of Lenore Dove on Reaping Day likely felt familiar.He makes a similar decision in "Catching Fire" when Katniss attempts to stop a Peacekeeper from whipping her friend Gale Hawthorne. Haymitch jumps in front of Katniss and scolds the officer for cutting Katniss' face ahead of her wedding to Peeta Mellark.The scene is eerily similar, but unlike his teen experience, Haymitch helps to de-escalate the situation with the Peacekeeper during the interaction instead of making things more tense, protecting Katniss in a way he couldn't ultimately protect Lenore Dove.The mockingjay pin is significant to them both.A mockingjay pin from "The Hunger Games." MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images In the "Hunger Games" universe, mockingjays symbolize rebellion against the Capitol. They came to exist after jabberjays, mutts the Capitol designed to spy on rebels, mated with mockingbirds, creating a new species. Their existence highlights that the Capitol cannot control everything.Mockingjays are also meaningful to Katniss and Haymitch specifically. Katniss wears a gold mockingjay pin that originally belonged to Haymitch's competitor, Maysilee Donner, as her token from her district during the games. In "Sunrise on the Reaping," we learn Tam Amber made the pin for Maysilee, who didn't like mockingjays until Haymitch taught her their symbolism.She says she will wear it if she survives the games, but she isn't given the opportunity. Years later, Katniss dons it, bringing down the Capitol with the pin on her chest.Katniss reminds Haymitch of his district partner from his Hunger Games experience.Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games. Lionsgate One of Haymitch's fellow tributes from District 12 is Louella McCoy, a 13-year-old girl who wears her hair in two braids. Haymitch grew up close to Louella, who had a crush on Haymitch when she was 5 and told him he was her sweetheart.She got over her feelings quickly, but Haymitch called her "sweetheart" for the rest of their friendship, which was cut short when she died before the Hunger Games started.Years later, when Haymitch sees Katniss at the Hob after her father dies, she makes him think of Louella. Haymitch says of Katniss, "Tough and smart, her hair in two braids then, reminding me for all the world of Louella McCoy, my sweetheart of old.""Hunger Games" readers will likely remember that Haymitch almost exclusively calls Katniss "sweetheart" when he becomes her mentor, and the revelations about its origin from "Sunrise on the Reaping" add new meaning to it.They relied on many of the same people to survive the Hunger Games and fight the Capitol.Beetee appears in "Sunrise on the Reaping." Lionsgate During her two experiences in a Hunger Games arena, Katniss gets support from previous victors and people employed by the Capitol. In "Sunrise on the Reaping," Collins reveals that Haymitch worked with some people who helped Katniss nearly 25 years later.Effie Trinket is Katniss' handler in the Hunger Games, guiding her through the days before the Games and her victor's tour afterward. In "Sunrise on the Reaping," Effie supports Haymitch as both a handler and stylist when his original team fails him, and she keeps an eye on him in the years after.Haymitch also has two mentors during his Hunger Games: Mags Flanagan from District 4 and Wiress from District 3. In addition, he develops a relationship with Beetee Latier, the mentor for District 3's tributes. Beetee and Haymitch hatch a plot to destroy the arena, which Wiress and Mags subtly help to facilitate.The plan fails, and Snow punishes Beetee, Mags, and Wiress for their involvement. Later, he takes aim at them again in the 75th Hunger Games when they are forced to return to the arena in the Quarter Quell where they all form an alliance with Katniss.Haymitch and Katniss try to protect younger kids in the arena even if it leads to defying the Capitol.Katniss Everdeen and Rue in "The Hunger Games." Lionsgate The relationship Katniss develops with Rue, a tribute from District 11 who reminds her of Prim, defines much of her experience in "The Hunger Games." The pair become allies in the Games after Rue helps Katniss recover from a tracker jacker attack, and Katniss takes Rue under her wing, feeding and protecting her. They work together until Marvel, a District 1 tribute, spears Rue. In response, Katniss murders him, and she holds Rue as she dies, singing to her.Katniss also defies the Capitol by giving Rue a funeral sendoff. Her actions are antithetical to the Hunger Games, which force children and the districts to see each other as enemies. Katniss refuses to give the Capitol the narrative they want, caring for Rue even in death.Similarly, Haymitch tries to protect two younger children in the arena: Lou Lou, a girl from District 11 who replaced Louella as a body double after her death, and Ampert, Beetee's son and a tribute from District 3. He cares for both of them when they find him during the Games. However, he is ultimately unable to save them.When the Capitol forces Lou Lou to die slowly from a poisonous flower, Haymitch ends her suffering. He also tries to run away with her body so the Gamemakers cannot take it, openly defying the Capitol until they force him to abandon her by attacking him with mutant butterflies.Later, the Gamemakers get revenge on Beetee by having mutant squirrels eat Ampert alive. Haymitch again tries to rebuke the Capitol in his honor, using an ax to try to tear up the arena in response to Ampert's death.Haymitch and Katniss both see it as their duty to aid those more helpless than them in the arena, and they are both willing to rebel against the Capitol in their honor.Katniss briefly appears in Haymitch's Hunger Games."The Hunger Games" and the katniss plant. Arterra/Universal Images Group/Getty Images Katniss is named after a plant in "The Hunger Games," as are her sister, mother, and father.Katniss the plant makes a cameo in Haymitch's arena, as he describes leaving his backpack "in a patch of katniss" in "Sunrise on the Reaping." A few pages later, he and Maysilee sit in it together.The reference foreshadows that Katniss will be in the arena one day, particularly because Maysilee tells Haymitch while sitting in it that one of them has to win so they can "refuse to play their game." Katniss does exactly that when she wins her Hunger Games, fulfilling Maysilee's wish.They also both work to damage the arena itself.Plutarch Heavensbee and Haymitch Abernathy. Lionsgate / Murray Close In the climax of "Catching Fire," Katniss breaks the arena with a massive electric shot, allowing the rebels to extract her and some other tributes to kick-start the revolution.Katniss doesn't realize that her destruction of the arena was decades in the making or that Haymitch attempted to do the same thing during his Games, which was covered up by careful editing from the Gamemakers.Haymitch worked with Beetee and Ampert before and during the Games, forming a plan to flood the arena by making a bomb. Haymitch did as Beetee instructed, but a generator prevented the arena from failing.Katniss' plan was also successful because Haymitch's attempt came before hers. Haymitch, Beetee, and their other collaborators, like Plutarch Heavensbee, learned from their mistakes, ensuring Katniss could destroy the arena.Poison threatened their partners, but Katniss was able to save Peeta.Peeta almost dies from eating poison berries in "The Hunger Games." Lionsgate In "The Hunger Games," Peeta has a close brush with death when he collects what he believes are harmless berries for himself and Katniss to eat. However, the berries are actually nightlock, a poisonous berry that would have killed them instantly.Katniss prevents him from eating them, and she and Peeta later use the berries to outsmart the Capitol into letting them both be victors.Haymitch, however, isn't so lucky when it comes to poison. After he returns to District 12, Lenore Dove finds a bag of gumdrops waiting for her in her favorite meadow just before she is reunited with Haymitch.Unbeknownst to them both, they are poisoned gumdrops sent by President Snow. Haymitch feeds Lenore Dove two before he realizes what they are. The gumdrops kill Lenore Dove before Haymitch, offering a darker version of events to Katniss and Peeta's experience with poison.

This is actually the most exciting detail yet (YouTube)It looks like you can expect a lot and we mean a lot of new Switch 2 info at Nintendos next big showcase, judging by its runtime.Were less than 24 hours away from Nintendos first proper showcase for the Nintendo Switch 2 and everyone has sky high expectations for it.Nintendo has avoided saying exactly what people can expect from the showcase, but a thorough breakdown of what the new hardware can do and a closer look at the new Mario Kart teased in the January reveal are safe bets. But beyond that its anyones guess.Its unlikely any info will slip through the cracks ahead of time, but Nintendo has given one more reason to get excited for the showcase: a reassuringly long runtime.How long is the Nintendo Direct for Switch 2?As confirmed by Nintendos social media accounts, the Switch 2 Direct will run for approximately 60 minutes.Out of curiosity, we took a quick scan through Nintendos archive of previous showcases, and this makes tomorrows showcase the longest Nintendo Direct the company has ever had.This shows how important a showcase this is for Nintendo and means the company will have a lot to share during it. Its also notable in that usually Directs are known for their brevity, so either theyre spending an unusual amount of time on each subject or theres a lot of subjects.This could mean therell be a lot of new game announcements. Aside from Mario Kart, theres rampant speculation of a Switch 2 port of Metroid Prime 4, a new 3D Mario platformer, and the long rumoured Final Fantasy 9 remake showing up during the proceedings.Its unclear how much time Nintendo will spend on the console itself though, and services like Nintendo Switch Online, so its still best not to go into the Direct expecting a dozen new game reveals.More TrendingNintendo announced a bunch of new games for the original Switch in last weeks showcase, but the bigger name franchises were notably absent, presumably because theyre being saved for Switch 2.In fact, the biggest reveal Nintendo had was a new Tomodachi Life, which is popular in Japan but not so much in the rest of the world.All that said, its impossible to predict how Nintendo has chosen to structure the Switch 2 Direct and how much time will be spent on the games or whatever else they want to talk about.Were expecting Nintendo will opt to close the showcase with a release date announcement, as well as pricing and pre-order details especially if the rumours about a June launch are true. However, as with everything else its best not to take anything for granted. Besides Mario Kart, what else are you hoping to see? (YouTube)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralSign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy

Taking care of your hair is more than finding the ideal shampoo or conditioner. Its about accepting products that not only enhance your look but also protect the health of your hair. Dyson has been the standard for years in hair styling technology with its Airwrap multi-styler a coveted item for those willing to achieve salons-only results in the comfort of their own homes.But at its lofty $599 price point, many have been searching for something more budget-friendly. Welcome to Shark, an American company which has rocked the world of styling with its budget-breaking and great FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System. Retailing for only $239 in its ongoing promotion on Amazon (down from $299), the product achieves similar effects from Dysons but at half the price.See at AmazonMulti-StylerThe Shark HD430 FlexStyle is not just a random hair dryer but its a multi-styler that suits all hair types, straight, wavy, curly, and coily. Its greatest strength is the fact that it can be transformed from a high-powered hair dryer to an extremely versatile styling tool. This is achieved with just a twist of the product which allows users to easily switch modes. The FlexStyle uses Coanda Technology to wrap, curl, and set hair in a process that happens automatically.The Shark FlexStyle is focusing on minimizing heat: Other styling tools heat up and burn hair but this system makes accurate readings and regulates temperatures 1,000 times per second to ensure balanced airflow. This intelligent heat protection saves your locks from over-damage and still gives instant drying and styling results. Whether you used the oval brush for volume and luster or paddle brush for smoothness and straightening, rest assured you can maintain a healthy and radiant mane.The product has an outstanding line of attachments: The 1.25-inch Auto-Wrap Curlers utilize Coanda Technology that creates effortless curls within seconds while the oval brush gives bounce and volume for a smooth look. The paddle brush straightens and smoothes hair effectively, minimizing styling time. The styling concentrator contains a rotatable nozzle for precision in drying and shaping, allowing users to fully control their desired style.Another benefit of the Shark FlexStyle is that it is light in weight as it is weighing slightly more than 1.5 pounds which makes it simple to handle during long styling sessions. In spite of its small size, it delivers a big punch with four heat settings and three airflow levels that can be set manually to fit personal needs. A cool shot button freezes styles for long-term results, so your hair remains perfect all day long.For those who are concerned about compatibility with different hair textures, Shark has meticulously designed this system to offer the best performance with all hair textures and lengths. Whether you have thick curls or fine hair, the FlexStyle offers repeatable results that will meet your needs. Its dual bristle brushes reduce frizz and impart shine, making your hair feel soft, silky to the touch after every use.At nearly half the cost of Dysons Airwrap multi-styler, Shark FlexStyle is an excellent value without compromising on quality and performance.If youve been dreaming of salon-quality hairdos without breaking the bank, today is the perfect day to invest in the Shark HD430 FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System.See at Amazon

Within five minutes of The Bondsman introducing its main character, Hub Halloran (Kevin Bacon), he dies. And theres no question about it. The mans throat is slit from end to end. When he unexpectedly revives, he zooms right off to give his would-be killers a piece of his mind. But the obvious question looms: what the hell just happened? As it turns out, hell does play a rather large part in Hubs story. Created by Grainger David and brought to Prime Video by the horror heads at Blumhouse Television, The Bondsman is a high-energy supernatural thriller with a small-town Southern twang. Its much in the vein of Stan Against Evil or Ash vs. Evil Dead, with Bacons middle-aged reluctant hero squaring off with the forces of darkness thatve put him in their sights. In this case, Hubs actually in cahoots with the devilusing his bail bondsman skills to track down escaped demons and return them to the underworld. Its not a job he chooses for himself, and the terms are non-negotiable, as explained by Midge (WandaVisions Jolene Purdy), his liaison to his new employer. Their company, of course, is really a front for Satan; one of the shows running gags is that it operates like a sleazy pyramid scheme and relies on the most annoying technology possible, including incessant spam, 1-900 numbers, and fax machines. Midge and Hub share a moment between co-workers. Prime Video While Midges main purpose is to appear when Hub (and the audience) need more exposition, The Bondsman does take care to flesh her out and give her some specific motivations of her own. Thats also the case with the shows other supporting cast members, especially Beth Grant (Donnie Darko) as Kitty, Hubs tough but kind mother, and Jennifer Nettles (The Righteous Gemstones) as Maryanne, the oft-exasperated ex-wife Hub still loves. With just eight episodes that run between 25-30 minutes each, The Bondsman moves fast but uses well-chosen flashbacks to fill us in on how Hub got into this predicament in the first place. Who was behind the murder attempt? We learn that quickly. We get some layered backstory on why someone wants him dead. We also eventually get the full story on why Hub, whos rough around the edges but seemingly not a truly bad guy, went straight to hell when he died.The demon-slaying scenes are extremely fun (the CG is definitely lower-budget, but it fits the grungy vibes of the show), and The Bondsman also incorporates a larger cosmic mystery for Hub to puzzle through. But the show is really about a man sorely in need of redemption who gets an unexpected shot at it. Hub regrets messing up with Maryanne, and hes starting to lose touch with their teen son Cade (Lost in Spaces Maxwell Jenkins), especially since Maryanne has moved on with new guy in town Lucky (Justifieds Damon Herriman), whose sketchy past sets Hubs teeth on edge. Though his time back on Earth is compromised by his dangerous new gigand complicated by other factors, like local cops who grow increasingly suspicious of the weird crime scenes popping up around townHub soon realizes hes been given a gift. There are serious strings attached, yes, but its worth it for the opportunity to make sure his loved ones know how important they are to him. It gives The Bondsman, which devotes a lot of screen time to murderous monsters, some surprising emotional grounding. Prime Video Also, and this is no small thing, but The Bondsman has a blast incorporating music into its storyline, with well-executed needle drops, a key setting in the towns honky-tonk, and a subplot about Hubs failed music dreamsa big part of why his marriage with Maryanne fell apart. It feels organic to the setting rather than shoehorned in, and since Nettles just happens to be a renowned country artist, the show wisely makes great use of her powerful vocals in several different contexts. And while this is a spoiler-free review, we will say that The Bondsman ends its final episode with quite a few dangling threads. Some viewers might find this frustrating; others might see it as a hopeful sign that Hub and company may return for more devilish dealings. Count us in the latter category; wed happily watch Kevin Bacon kick more demon ass in any future seasons to come. All eight episodes of The Bondsman hit Prime Video April 3. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

Thrwachterhaus / Bro MhlbauerSave this picture! Ralph FeinerHouses Ingolstadt (DEU), GermanyArchitects: Bro MhlbauerAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:2024 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Ralph FeinerManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: JUNG, ACO Drainage, Duravit, Brillux, Creaton, Fuchsdesign, Replicata, Siedle, Velux, Vigour, VitrAMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The former town farm dates back to the 16th century. It was not until the middle of the 20th century that the property was used purely for residential purposes.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!With its corner position in the immediate vicinity of the Taschentorturm, the listed ensemble has a special significance in the urban space.Save this picture!The Taschenturm was built during the second expansion of Ingolstadt in the 14th century. Most recently, the house and its outbuildings stood empty for decades. In close cooperation between the private investor and the architects, a way was found for a sustainable use. The project was subsidized with public funds.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The apartments are heated by district heating. Following completion of the renovation, the former residential building now has three apartments with a total of 180 square meters of space and the former farm building - a barn with stables - has a three-storey apartment with 90 square meters of living space.Save this picture!Save this picture!The small courtyard, which used to be enclosed, now serves as an undisturbed outdoor space for all residents.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeBro MhlbauerOfficePublished on April 01, 2025Cite: "Thrwachterhaus / Bro Mhlbauer" 01 Apr 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028551/thurwachterhaus-buro-muhlbauer&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

In 1919, a student at the University of Cambridge had an extra ticket to a lecture being given by an astronomer who had just returned from a trip off the west coast of Africa where he observed the stars and a solar eclipse.Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, then 19 years old and an undergraduate student, took the extra ticket. The lecture changed her life and inspired her to become an astronomer.For three nights, I think, I did not sleep, she later wrote.In turn, Payne-Gaposchkin changed astronomy when she proposed what the stars were made of. Although scientists would later come to accept her ideas and even try to take credit for them Payne-Gaposchkin faced discrimination and rejection throughout her distinguished career.What did Cecilia Payne Discover?By the mid-1800s, astronomers thought the same elements that made up life on Earth also made up the stars, comets, and other planets. Advancements in telescopes allowed scientists to see the sky in a new way, but many scientists kept with the same thinking.In 1924, Payne-Gaposchkin was a doctoral student in physics at Harvard University. She had finished her undergraduate studies at the University of Cambridge in England, but the school didnt grant graduate degrees to women, and she had to come to the U.S. for advanced study.Using the telescope in Harvards observatory, Payne-Gaposchkin saw the universe in a new way.She calculated that stars were mostly made of hydrogen, as in a million times more hydrogen, than the scientific community had assumed, says Donovan Moore, author of What Stars Are Made of: The Life of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin.Cecilia Payne and Leaving the Door Open At the time, atomic fusion was not yet a thing, and scientists thought the sun had a similar elemental makeup as Earth. Payne-Gaposchkin conducted a spectral analysis, which found that the stars were made up almost entirely of hydrogen and helium.Even Payne-Gaposchkin was initially surprised by her results. But she trusted her math and presented her findings in her doctoral dissertation. Although she was correct, leading scientists in the field of astrophysics werent ready to accept a new idea, particularly one that was coming from a graduate student, let alone a woman.When she showed her findings to [Henry] Norris Russell, the Director of the Princeton Observatory, the Dean of American astronomers at the time, he flatly told her she was wrong, Moore says. But Cecilia believed in her findings, and she was clever. She re-wrote her thesis to state that hydrogen was almost certainly not as preeminent as she had found.The almost certainly, Moore says, was Payne-Gaposchkins way of leaving the door open to someday being found to be correct.A Stellar CareerPayne-Gaposchkin was indeed found to be correct, and scientists now accept that the stars (including the sun) are made up of 73 percent hydrogen and 25 percent helium.As the scientific community adjusted to the idea that the stars and sun were not the same as the Earth, Payne-Gaposchkins detractors rushed forward to claim credit for themselves.Years later, she was, in fac,t proven to be right by the very man who told her she was wrong: Norris Russell. He got the credit, Moore says.History would later correct itself, and Payne-Gaposchkin would become known as the scientist who truly identified what the stars were made of. But, Payne-Gaposchkin would not be remembered as prominently as other scientists who also made critical discoveries.A Stellar DeterminationAfter Payne-Gaposchkin had corrected her dissertation by hedging that hydrogen was almost certainly not as prominent, she could graduate with her Ph.D. in 1925. Although she received near universal skepticism for her ideas, Moore says she believed in herself and did not bend to the criticism. She also remained determined to have a career in astronomy, even though the field was almost entirely male and extremely unwelcoming of women.It ultimately paid off, Moore says. She was finally recognized for her discovery, married, brought up a family, and was named the first female professor at Harvard to be promoted through the ranks of tenure. She later became chairman of the Harvard Department of Astronomy.Scientists would later remember Payne-Gaposchkin for her accomplishments and how her determination to be part of the scientific community would one day open doors for other women who wished to do the same. Vera Rubin who discovered that dark matter was dominant in the universe and initially received pushback has cited Payne-Gaposchkin as an inspiration.In the end, Payne-Gaposchkin prevailed. Three years before her death in 1979, she received a lifetime achievement award from the American Astronomical Society. Ironically, the award was named in honor of Henry Norris Russell, one of her early detractors and one of the scientists who tried to claim credit for her work.It was extremely difficult for a woman to be taken seriously in the 1920s. She, unfortunately, found herself in that position. Its also unfortunate that not a lot has changed, Moore says. 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