This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here.Welcome to The Logoff: Today I’m focusing on the controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as reports of mismanagement and dysfunction in his office suggest he’s unfit for one of the administration’s most important jobs.What’s going on with Hegseth? He has been under scrutiny since before his confirmation, when Senators and others raised concerns about his treatment of women and issues with alcohol. Last month, Hegseth shared sensitive information about an upcoming military strike on a non-secure group chat. (The world found out about it because a staffer accidentally included the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic in the chat.)Things haven’t gotten any better over the past week, in which:Multiple outlets reported that Hegseth had shared sensitive information about the strike in a second chat, one that included his brother and lawyer (who both have Pentagon jobs) and his wife (who does not).Three top officials Hegseth brought to the Defense Department have been suspended in connection with a Pentagon investigation into leaks.A fourth member of his team quit and wrote an op-ed for Politico accusing Hegseth of presiding over dysfunction, calling on Donald Trump to fire him.The New York Times this morning reported that Hegseth “had been unable to establish a process to ensure that basic, but essential, matters move swiftly” through his office.Is Hegseth going to get fired? NPR reported yesterday that the White House had begun the process of looking for Hegseth’s replacement, but White House officials, including Trump, have repeatedly denied any plans to oust him.Why does this matter outside the Pentagon? The defense secretary is the civilian official tasked with overseeing the world’s most powerful military and with reacting quickly to major geopolitical crises. If Hegseth isn’t up to the task of managing his own office — and if he’s continually sloppy with sensitive information — his presence in the role poses a risk to national security.And with that, it’s time to log off…It’s Earth Day, and I have more good news today from Vox’s Escape Velocity project, a package of stories demonstrating how progress on climate change can and will continue under the current administration. One of today’s pieces is about developments in home battery technology, and how it can help avoid blackouts and diminish demand for dirty energy. Thanks for reading, and I’ll see you back here tomorrow.You’ve read 1 article in the last monthHere at Vox, we're unwavering in our commitment to covering the issues that matter most to you — threats to democracy, immigration, reproductive rights, the environment, and the rising polarization across this country.Our mission is to provide clear, accessible journalism that empowers you to stay informed and engaged in shaping our world. By becoming a Vox Member, you directly strengthen our ability to deliver in-depth, independent reporting that drives meaningful change.We rely on readers like you — join us.Swati SharmaVox Editor-in-ChiefSee More:

Three years ago, Montgomery County, Maryland, approved several books with LGBTQ characters for use in public school classrooms. Not much else is known about these books, how they have been used, when they were used in lessons, or how teachers plan to use them in the future.These questions have come before lower courts, but the Supreme Court decided to hear a case — Mahmoud v. Taylor, brought by conservative Muslim and Christian parents who find these books objectionable — before these lower courts had a chance to sort out whether anyone’s constitutional rights have actually been violated.Despite all this uncertainty, all six of the Supreme Court’s Republicans appeared absolutely convinced, during an oral argument on Tuesday, that the Montgomery County school district violated the Constitution, and that it must do more to protect parents who object to these books on religious grounds. Based on Tuesday’s argument in Mahmoud, it seems all but certain the Court will rule that parents who object to these books must be allowed to remove their children from any classes where the books are featured. What is less clear is whether the Court will do so in a way that could endanger every public school in the country’s ability to function.Eric Baxter, the lawyer representing the parents who oppose these books, seemed quite emboldened during Tuesday’s argument, and advocated for a result that would be extraordinarily disruptive. In his brief, Baxter suggested that parents who object to any form of classroom instruction on religious grounds must be notified in advance about that instruction and be permitted to opt their child out of the class. The implications of this argument are breathtaking. As Justice Sonia Sotomayor pointed out, past cases involve parents who object to lessons touching on topics like divorce, interfaith couples, and “immodest dress.” Parents have brought federal lawsuits objecting, on religious grounds, to the government using unique numbers to identify people in its own internal records. They’ve objected to lessons exposing children to ideas about evolution, pacifism, magic, women achieving things outside of the home, and “false views of death” — among other things. Under Baxter’s proposed rule, to avoid these lawsuits, school districts would have an obligation to notify parents in advance if they will teach any book where magic exists, any book where divorce exists, any book where women have accomplishments, or any book about famous pacifists such as Martin Luther King, Jr. — among many other things. It is hard to imagine how any public school could comply with such an obligation.That said, while all six of the Republican justices appeared highly likely to rule against the school district in Mahmoud, some of them did appear to be looking for a way to decide this case more narrowly than Baxter suggested. Justice Samuel Alito, for example, suggested at one point that Baxter’s rule might only apply to very young students, or to lessons that touch upon sexuality. Justice Neil Gorsuch pointed to an alleged statement by a school board member, which Gorsuch claims showed animus against certain religious beliefs. Following Gorsuch’s line of thinking to its conclusion would allow the Court to rule that Montgomery County’s policies must be changed because they are rooted in animus, but that another school district might be allowed to enact similar policies so long as they did not display similar hostility toward religion.So, while there seems to be little doubt that the school district will lose the Mahmoud case, it is possible that it will lose in a way that doesn’t endanger public school instruction throughout the United States.The Court appeared to divide into four campsBroadly speaking, the justices floated four different approaches to this case.All three of the Court’s Democrats — Sotomayor, and Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson — focused on the “line-drawing” problems presented by this case. Kagan said she understood how even non-religious parents might object to “young kids” being taught “on matters concerning sexuality,” but she added that there wasn’t anything in Baxter’s argument that would allow the Court to limit claims by parents who want to micromanage a school’s lessons.Similarly, Jackson was troubled that Baxter’s arguments seemed so broad that they could prevent a gay teacher from displaying a picture of their own wedding, or even prevent a teacher from referring to a transgender child by that child’s preferred pronouns in the presence of another student whose parents object to trans people on religious grounds.But these concerns were largely limited to the Court’s Democratic minority. The other six justices appeared to be hunting for a way to rule against the school district.The most extreme of these six Republicans was Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who at one point said that he is “mystified, as a longtime resident” of Montgomery County, that this case exists. As the Supreme Court said in Lyng v. Northwest Indian Cemetery (1988), the First Amendment only prohibits government action that tends “to coerce individuals into acting contrary to their religious beliefs.” But Kavanaugh at one point seemed to propose overruling Lyng and holding that a parent with religious objections to a lesson must only show a “burden” on their faith — however Kavanaugh would define that term.Both Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts, meanwhile, appeared to think that there is something particularly noxious about exposing young people to books with gay characters. Alito, for example, argued that older students will understand that their teacher isn’t always correct — so it’s okay if those students are exposed to lessons that are in tension with their parents’ religious beliefs. But a different rule should apply to younger students.Similarly, Roberts argued that it would be “dangerous” to expose kindergarten-age children to lessons their parents might object to, because that might cause those children to question whether they should obey their teacher.Gorsuch, meanwhile, latched onto several lines in Baxter’s brief, which claim that a school board member compared parents who object to LGBTQ-inclusive literature to “white supremacists” and “xenophobes.” This matters because, in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission (2018), the Court ruled in favor of a baker who refused to bake wedding cakes for same-sex couples because a state civil rights commissioner made similarly disparaging comments about the baker.Under Gorsuch’s approach, in other words, the Court could decide the Mahmoud case very narrowly, ruling in favor of the parents because of this school board member’s alleged comments, without handing down a broader rule that would impose unworkable disclosure rules on every public school in the country.So it is possible that the Court will hand down a good-for-this-ride-only decision that gives these specific Montgomery County parents the result they want, without harming public education elsewhere. It is also possible that the Court will impose a kind of “Don’t Say Gay” rule on elementary school teachers, while allowing high school teachers to reveal that some people form romantic attachments to people of the same sex.One surprising omission in Tuesday’s argument is that no one mentioned the Court’s decision in Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969), a free speech case brought by students who wore black armbands to class in order to protest the Vietnam War.In Tinker, the Court held that these students had a right to wear the black armbands, but it did so because the students merely engaged in a “silent, passive expression of opinion, unaccompanied by any disorder or disturbance on the part of petitioners.” Tinker held that public school students retain free speech rights, but not when their speech “materially disrupts classwork or involves substantial disorder or invasion of the rights of others.”The Court, in other words, recognized that public schools could not function if students could engage in speech that disrupts lessons, and it crafted a careful rule which respects those students’ First Amendment rights without undercutting the school’s ability to educate them and their classmates.The Court could take a similar approach in Mahmoud. Because the full facts of this case are not yet known, it may, in fact, turn out that a teacher tried to coerce a student into rejecting their religious beliefs, or otherwise behaved in a manner that violates the Constitution’s protections for religious people. If that turns out to be true, then the courts absolutely should provide appropriate relief to that student and their parents.But, instead of waiting until they know all the facts of the Mahmoud case and crafting an appropriately tailored rule like the one announced in Tinker, many of the justices seemed inclined to a more ham-handed approach. Based on Tuesday’s argument, it is difficult to guess whether Kavanaugh’s, Alito’s, Gorsuch’s, or some other approach will prevail. But, if the justices choose to accept Baxter’s arguments in full, they could easily impose unworkable obligations on public schools that will prevent them from functioning.See More:

Warner Bros. and Ryan Coogler have much to celebrate with the success of the filmmaker’s hit vampire movie. After Sinners‘ opening weekend, the Hollywood Reporter shared that it raked in $48 million domestically, which bodes well for original filmmaking and the studios still game to support it. Sinners was a gamble that Warner Bros. movie heads Pam Abdy and Michael De Luca are seeing pay off. Speaking to THR, De Luca said, “We kind of knew we had the goods just in terms of having watched the director’s cut. But to have the audience validate that— that’s really what’s giving us the most joy today. We’re also happy that as an original swing, it’s worked out and we hope it inspires the other studios to take more original swings because that’s how you get new franchises and keep the industry refreshed.” Warner Bros. boss David Zaslav called the producing team to congratulate the duo—”He was very proud of the group and very happy with the result,” De Luca said—putting to bed recent rumors that Abdy and De Luca were on their way out at the studio. Also not going anywhere, at least once he’s finished Black Panther 3 for Marvel, is Coogler. “That’s the long-term play … and I just spoke to him this morning,” De Luca said. “He will absolutely be back [to make more movies at Warner Bros.].” As for Coogler, he penned a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who took the time out to see the film. The letter was shared by Proximity Media on X and it thanks fans for buying tickets, carving the time out to see it in any of the formats available, and taking part in the discourse the film inspires. “I had the gift of the opportunity of making a film inspired by my family and my ancestry but it was always a film that we wanted to make for audiences, in theaters,” Coogler wrote. “We always had our minds on you, the audience, and felt a deep responsibility to entertain you, and move you in the way only cinema can.” “I believe in cinema. I believe in the theatrical experience. I believe it is a necessary pillar of society. It’s why me and so many of my colleagues have dedicated our lives to the craft. We don’t get to do what we do if you don’t show up. The global theatrical audience has allowed me to dream, find a career, and build a more sustainable life for me and my family. And the only way that I know how to thank you for that, is by continuing to mine my personal human experience and my relationships for more stories to bring to you in cinematic language. To see your response to the film has re-invigorated me and many others who believe in this art form.” Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

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One of the world’s greatest mysteries is how life on Earth began. Scientists have long sought to decipher where and how prebiotic molecules — those that preceded life — emerged. A new study suggests that the answers lie somewhere out in space, based on a recreation of the conditions in interstellar clouds that likely gave our planet a biological jumpstart.The study, recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, indicates that asteroid and comet impacts possibly supplied Earth with molecules essential for life-sustaining chemical reactions. It also signals that a better understanding of outer space chemistry could even hold implications for life elsewhere in the universe. How Did Life Start on Earth?Life arose on Earth somewhere between 3.5 billion years and 3.8 billion years ago, yet the circumstances that allowed this to happen have been subject to constant speculation. Scientists are concerned with how abiogenesis — the inception of life from non-living matter — could have occurred in the first place; some theories state that certain environments on Earth, like hydrothermal vents deep in the ocean or terrestrial hot springs, drove prebiotic processes. The true catalyst for life, however, may have arrived from space. Despite the cold, icy conditions of interstellar clouds scattered between star systems, these regions contain a variety of prebiotic molecules. Simulating Interstellar SpaceResearchers involved with the new study were able to form complex carboxylic acids by simulating the conditions of interstellar space — these organic compounds are important components of metabolism, the process in living organisms that converts food into energy. They focused on molecules involved in the Krebs cycle, a series of reactions that cause cells to produce energy in nearly all living organisms. To produce the prebiotic molecules, the researchers first froze simple gases to near absolute zero. The frozen gases were then exposed to "ubiquitous galactic cosmic ray proxies” and then slowly warmed to imitate the heating that happens as new stars form, according to a statement.This method yielded organic acids associated with the Krebs cycle (including mono-, di-, and tricarboxylic acids), which have also been previously found on asteroids and meteorites. Samples from the asteroids Ryugu and Bennu, which were brought back to Earth, contained prebiotic molecules, for example. “This work shows that the basic ingredients for life’s chemistry could have been made in space, long before Earth even formed,” said Ralf I. Kaiser, a chemist at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, in a statement. The Search for Prebiotic MoleculesThe researchers say that prebiotic molecules from space dust and gas may have been carried to Earth by comets and asteroids. Around 4 billion years ago, Earth went through a tumultuous period known as the “late heavy bombardment,” when severe comet and asteroid impacts made the planet too hot to support the existence of water and carbon-based life. However, near the very end of this period, 3.8 billion years ago, life was able to form relatively quickly. This may have stemmed from less intense collisions that delivered prebiotic molecules to Earth after the late heavy bombardment subsided. The search for evidence of extraterrestrial life has accelerated in recent years, and carbon-rich asteroids, known as C-type asteroids, are high on the list of sources to explore. NASA's Lucy spacecraft has already embarked on a journey to meet multiple asteroids in space, set to fly by eight different ones over a 12-year period. The spacecraft will scan the surfaces of Trojan asteroids (which follow Jupiter's orbit around the Sun) for organic compounds, which may provide further insight into prebiotic chemistry in space. Article SourcesOur writers at Discovermagazine.com use peer-reviewed studies and high-quality sources for our articles, and our editors review for scientific accuracy and editorial standards. Review the sources used below for this article:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Abiotic origin of the citric acid cycle intermediates Communications Earth and Environment. Prebiotic membrane structures mimic the morphology of alleged early traces of life on EarthNASA. The Lucy SpacecraftJack Knudson is an assistant editor at Discover with a strong interest in environmental science and history. Before joining Discover in 2023, he studied journalism at the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University and previously interned at Recycling Today magazine.

Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley have announced the discovery of a color never before seen by the human eye. Through a new study, published in Science Advances, researchers used a pulsing laser on study participants to stimulate a part of the eye. Study participants reported that after their eyes were stimulated, they saw a new shade of blue-green. Outside researchers dispute the claim, saying that more study is needed to prove that this is indeed a new color. However, researchers associated with the study say that this new information could contribute to research on color blindness. Simulating Novel Colors Our eyes process colors and images through photoreceptors — rods and cones. These photoreceptors are located in the back of the eye on the retina. From the retina, images are sent via neurological and chemical signals to the brain, where those signals are perceived as an image. The cone cells in the retina are responsible for seeing color, and they include “short (S), medium (M), and long (L) wavelength cones.” Each one is more sensitive to blue, red, or green wavelengths. According to the study authors, to see a novel color, the S and L cones need to be bypassed, and the M cone needs to be isolated. “Theoretically, novel colors are possible through bypassing the constraints set by the cone spectral sensitivities and activating M cone cells exclusively,” the authors wrote in their study. Finding the New Color: OloTo achieve the results of this study, the research team used a device called “Oz,” which is composed of mirrors, lasers, and other optical components. The research team then used Oz to shine a pulsing laser beam into one of the study participants’ eyes. There were five participants in all, four male and one female. Three of the participants were also co-authors of the study. The Oz machine works by only stimulating the M cells in the eye, allowing the study participant to see the novel color “olo” a “blue-green of unprecedented saturation,” according to the study. However, without Oz, it wouldn’t be possible to see olo with the naked eye alone. The participants could “color match” olo to the best of their ability using a set of dials to adjust the hue and saturation of the color until it was closest to olo. The Future of Oz TechnologyWhile it could be a magnificent feat to have discovered a new color, olo is still up for debate. However, Oz’s technology is still relatively new, and more research and fine-tuning will be needed before this technology can be used on a more accessible scale. “Oz represents a new class of experimental platform for vision science and neuroscience, which strives for complete control of the first neural layer to the brain, programmability of every photoreceptor’s activation at every point in time,” the authors wrote in the study. However, as this technology advances, it may help further our understanding of color blindness and give people the ability to perceive the world like those with tetrachromacy (extra-sensitive color vision) can. Read More: Our Eyes May Hold Evolutionary SecretsArticle SourcesOur writers at Discovermagazine.com use peer-reviewed studies and high-quality sources for our articles, and our editors review for scientific accuracy and editorial standards. Review the sources used below for this article:A graduate of UW-Whitewater, Monica Cull wrote for several organizations, including one that focused on bees and the natural world, before coming to Discover Magazine. Her current work also appears on her travel blog and Common State Magazine. Her love of science came from watching PBS shows as a kid with her mom and spending too much time binging Doctor Who.

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Since filmmaker George Lucas introduced audiences to the ways of the Jedi with Star Wars (now titled A New Hope) in 1977, the chronicles of that galaxy far, far away have grown to 11 movies, nine animated shows, five TV series, and a slew of non-canon shows, miniseries, video games, books, and other media. Even if you just stick to the canon stuff, it can be overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to figure out how to watch Star Wars in order. But before we dive in, we’ll emphasize that there really isn’t a “correct” viewing order. There are several ways to enjoy the Star Wars universe as you proceed along your Jedi journey, and you may even be able to create your own method. Watch the Star Wars movies in order of release The Star Wars movie timeline spans several decades, starting with the original trilogy in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The prequel trilogy dropped in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and the sequel trilogy hit theaters in the 2010s. Various standalone films were released intermittently throughout this timeline, offering fans opportunities to explore specific characters and events more deeply. By choosing to watch the Star Wars movies in theatrical release order, you’ll experience what it was like to grow up with the series. Although this order doesn’t necessarily provide you with a cohesive timeline, each trilogy can stand on its own. They demonstrate complete arcs for key characters, yet tie in beautifully with the other trilogies. This viewing order allows you to experience the excitement and surprises of the original trilogy first, followed by the backstory-building prequels. Finally, you can witness the epic conclusion of the sequel trilogy. Watching this way can help you appreciate the evolution of the Star Wars universe and see how it has captivated audiences for decades.  Original trilogy The original trilogy introduces iconic characters such as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Chewbacca, taking viewers on a thrilling journey through the Rebel Alliance‘s fight against the evil Galactic Empire. These films set the foundation for the Star Wars universe. Episode IV: A New Hope (1977 movie) Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980 movie) Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983 movie) Prequel trilogy Then there’s the prequel trilogy, which delves into the origins of the Star Wars saga by exploring the rise and fall of Anakin Skywalker, as well as the events leading up to the Galactic Civil War. These films provide a deeper understanding of the complex political landscape underlying the action and provide some background information on Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda. Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999 movie) Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002 movie) Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005 movie) Sequel trilogy Set decades after the events of the original trilogy, the sequel trilogy introduces a new generation of characters. It’s the first time audiences get to see Rey, Finn, Kylo Ren, and others, and there are plenty of appearances by beloved characters such as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and Han Solo. These films explore themes of redemption, identity, and the ongoing struggle between the light and dark sides of the Force. Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015 movie) Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017 movie) Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019 movie) If you want to throw in the two related movies that are not part of the trilogies, you can watch the Star Wars movies in this order: A New Hope  The Empire Strikes Back  Return of the Jedi  The Phantom Menace  Attack of the Clones  Revenge of the Sith  The Force Awakens  Rogue One (2016 movie) The Last Jedi  Solo (2018 movie) The Rise of Skywalker  How to watch the Star Wars movies in chronological order If you’re a fan of linear storytelling, you may want to watch the Star Wars movies in chronological order. This means starting with Episode I: The Phantom Menace, and progressing through the prequel trilogy before moving on to the original trilogy and concluding with the sequel trilogy. This will allow you to experience the story in the order in which events occur within the Star Wars universe. This list includes the two Star Wars universe theatrical releases that aren’t part of the trilogies: The Phantom Menace  Attack of the Clones  Revenge of the Sith  Solo  Rogue One  A New Hope  The Empire Strikes Back  Return of the Jedi  The Force Awakens  The Last Jedi  The Rise of Skywalker  Machete Order The Machete Order is a unique Star Wars viewing experience designed by fan Rod Hilton. It skips Episode I: The Phantom Menace because some viewers deem it less relevant to the overall narrative (and some fans also really, really dislike the first prequel). Machete Order preserves Darth Vader’s true identity until The Empire Strikes Back, enhancing the viewing experience and allowing for a more emotional and dramatic storyline. Episode IV: A New Hope  Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back  Episode II: Attack of the Clones  Episode III: Revenge of the Sith  Episode VI: Return of the Jedi  How to watch Star Wars in Rotten Tomato score order (from lowest to highest) We’ll admit that this is a chaotic way to approach the Star Wars universe. Rotten Tomatoes aggregates critics’ reviews, deeming them either “rotten” or “fresh.” It’s an imperfect system, but certainly one way to do things. Andor Season 2 recently set a record on the site for the highest ranked live-action Star Wars project. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (18 percent) Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (51 percent) Episode I: The Phantom Menace (54 percent) Episode II: Attack of the Clones (61 percent) The Book of Boba Fett (66 percent) Solo (69 percent) Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (79 percent) Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (82 percent) Obi-Wan Kenobi (82 percent) Rogue One (84 percent) Ahsoka (85 percent) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (88 percent) The Mandalorian (90 percent) Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (91 percent) Star Wars: Resistance (92 percent) Episode IV: A New Hope (93 percent) Episode VII: The Force Awakens (93 percent) Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (95 percent) Andor (97 percent) Star Wars: Rebels (98 percent) Star Wars: Visions (98 percent) Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi (100 percent) How to watch Star Wars in order—all of it Outside of the movies, Star Wars has expanded to include TV shows like The Clone Wars, Rebels, Andor, The Mandalorian, and The Acolyte, many of which have been produced since Disney bought Star Wars and Lucasfilm in 2012. Disney has, in fact, released an official timeline for these various Star Wars universe pieces, conveniently queued up when you select the Star Wars tab on Disney+ (you’ll need a subscription or a free trial). The Acolyte (2024 live-action series) Tales of the Jedi (2022 animated series) Episode I: The Phantom Menace  Episode II: Attack of the Clones  Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 animated film) Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008 animated series) Episode III: Revenge of the Sith  Star Wars: The Bad Batch (2021 animated series) Solo  Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022 live-action miniseries) Star Wars: Rebels (2014 animated series) Andor (2022 live-action series) Rogue One  Episode IV: A New Hope  Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back  Episode VI: Return of the Jedi  The Mandalorian (2019 live-action series) The Book of Boba Fett (2021 live-action miniseries) Ahsoka (2023 live-action miniseries) Star Wars: Resistance (2018 animated series) Episode VII: The Force Awakens  Episode VIII: The Last Jedi  Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker  Star Wars: Visions (2021 animated series) Disney has announced several upcoming Star Wars projects as well, including Star Wars: Starfighter starring Ryan Gosling and a film from Jon Favreau titled The Mandalorian & Grogu. FAQs Q. Should I watch Obi-Wan Kenobi before Star Wars? It’s not necessary to watch the Obi-Wan Kenobi series before watching the Star Wars movies, but doing so can provide additional context and depth to the character of Obi-Wan. However, the movies themselves provide enough information to completely understand the story.  Q. What is considered the best Star Wars movie?  Opinions on the best Star Wars movie vary among fans, but many consider The Empire Strikes Back the pinnacle of the franchise. Its darker tone, iconic plot twists, and memorable characters have made it a beloved favorite for many.

Nature, Published online: 22 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09011-0Stereoretentive radical cross-coupling

Nature, Published online: 17 April 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-01276-9A nugget-sized chunk of chicken is the biggest single piece of lab-grown meat to date. Plus, the up-and-coming world of stem-cell therapies and how cuts to US foreign aid could cause millions of deaths by 2040.

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