Smartphone DURABILITY Awards 2024!Zack Nelson of the popular YouTube channel JerryRigEverything has just announced his least and most durable phones of 2024.Recommended VideosNow, as anyone whos watched his videos will know, Nelson knows a thing or two about phone durability. Over many years, in the name of research, hes scratched, scraped, burned, and bent a slew of new smartphones to see how they fare. And usually, the result is not pretty.Please enable Javascript to view this contentSpeaking at a table full of phones and tablets wrecked by Nelson over the last 12 months, the tech YouTuber reaches for the triple-folding Huawei Mate XT as his least durable handset of 2024. He chose it because not only does it have the super-soft center screen, but that center screen is exposed to the outside world when its closed. It also sucks up rocks and dust like a hoover, but that screen, which we already know scratches [easily], is like walking around with a raw egg in your pocket. He acknowledged that the handsets design is super cool but added that its most definitely not super durable.RelatedIn the original video featuring the Mate XTs bend test, Nelson notes how the phone actually includes sensors that vibrate to notify you if youre bending any of the three folds in the wrong direction. This is the first phone to beg for its life during the bend test, Nelson quipped just before snapping the far left display with a wince-inducing crack.As for the most durable smartphone of 2024, well, that went to the extraordinarily rugged Armor 24, which Nelson suggested has enough built-in protection to survive a steamroller. The Armor 24 is like a brick, and so there was zero possibility of Nelson snapping this thing in two. To find out which two phones he selected as runners-up in the most-durable category, and which handsets won out in the most/least repairable category, check out Nelsons video at the top of this page.Editors Recommendations

"All We Imagine as Light""All We Imagine as Light" was written and directed by Payal Kapadia. Janus Films Number of reviews: 124What it's about: "All We Imagine as Light," written and directed by Payal Kapadia, is set in Mumbai and follows Prabha (Kani Kusruti) and Anu (Divya Prabha), two nurses and roommates, and Parvaty (Chhaya Kadam), their coworker who's a cook at the hospital. The film explores the power of friendship among the three women as they navigate personal challenges, from affairs to eviction.Why you should watch: Critics are enchanted by Kapadia's second feature film, calling it "dreamlike," "luminous," and a "sensual triumph." The movie feels like an ode to Mumbai, where the bustling city is captured so vibrantly that it becomes a character in the narrative, too."All We Imagine as Light" premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, where it won the prestigious Grand Prix award.Where to watch: In select theaters.Watch the trailer for "All We Imagine as Light" here. "Daughters""Daughters." Netflix Number of reviews: 65What it's about: "Daughters" is a documentary from filmmakers Natalie Rae and Angela Patton about a group of girls getting ready for a dance with their incarcerated dads. For some of them, it will be the only physical contact that they have with their fathers while they serve their prison sentences.Why you should watch: Critics called "Daughters" emotionally moving, providing a grounded view into what it's like having a family member in prison. Some praised the film for focusing on, and humanizing, its subjects."Daughters" earned two awards at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it premiered: festival favorite and audience choice: U.S. documentary competition.Where to watch: Netflix "Nowhere Special"James Norton in "Nowhere Special." Lucky Red Number of reviews: 63What it's about: "Nowhere Special" centers on John (James Norton), a 35-year-old window cleaner and single dad who is raising his 4-year-old son Michael (Daniel Lamont) after the kid's mom leaves following his birth. When John learns that he has a few months left to live, he becomes determined to prepare his son for his death and find a new family for him.Why you should watch: Uberto Pasolini's drama, originally released in 2021 before getting a US theatrical release this year, is an understated and tender look at life and death. Critics say Norton's performance as a father dying of brain cancer is tear-inducing, and his young costar Lamont shows signs of a promising future as an actor. Despite its heartbreaking premise, "Nowhere Special" maintains a hopeful outlook.Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Prime Video and Apple TV+.Watch the trailer for "Nowhere Special" here. "Jim Henson Idea Man"Young Jim Henson working on Kermit the Frog. Imagine Documentaries/Disney Number of reviews: 60What it's about: This documentary, from Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard, follows Jim Henson's storied career, from the Muppets franchise to films like "The Dark Crystal" and "Labyrinth." The film includes footage from Henson's archives, as well as interviews with prior collaborators and family members.Why you should watch: Critics praised the documentary as capturing Henson's spirit without sanitizing his life. Some wrote that while Howard takes a fairly straightforward biographical approach, it works well for Henson as a subject."Jim Henson Idea Man" premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in the "Cannes Classics" section. It won five Emmy awards, including outstanding documentary or nonfiction special and outstanding motion design.Where to watch: Disney+ "Sugarcane"Julian Brave NoiseCat and his father Ed Archie NoiseCat in "Sugarcane." Emily Kassie/Sugarcane Film LLC Number of reviews: 57What it's about: Directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, "Sugarcane" follows the aftermath of unmarked graves being discovered near an Indian residential school in Canada that was run by the Catholic Church and closed in 1981. The film tracks a Williams Lake First Nation investigation into abuse and missing children at St. Joseph's mission.Why you should watch: Critics praised the film as empathetic, sensitive, and in some cases, "devastating." Some praised the film for the way depicts the aftermath of tragedy and injustice.The film won the U.S. documentary directing award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, where it premiered. It has also received documentary film awards at the Sarasota Film Festival, the San Francisco International Film Festival, and from the National Board of Review, among others.Where to watch: Hulu, Disney+ "Girls Will Be Girls"Preeti Panigrahi as Mira in "Girls Will Be Girls." Prime Video Number of reviews: 53What it's about: The coming-of-age Indian film stars Preeti Panigrahi as Mira, a 16-year-old girl constrained by the rules of her boarding school and her strict mother when she develops a connection with a new student named Srinivas (Kesav Binoy Kiron) and expresses interest in exploring her sexuality and desires.Why you should watch: Critics call "Girls Will Be Girls" a stellar debut for first-time feature filmmaker Shuchi Talati, who also wrote the script. Many agree that the movie tackles typical coming-of-age themes with a cultural specificity that makes "Girls Will Be Girls" stand out from the myriad of other existing films in the genre.The protagonist's intimate journey is examined with sensitivity and quiet moments that let the cinematography and scene composition do all the talking.""Girls Will Be Girls" earned the audience award in the world cinema dramatic category at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Prime Video.Watch the trailer for "Girls Will Be Girls" here. "No Other Land""No Other Land." Antipode Films Number of reviews: 49What it's about: Directed by Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham, and Rachel Szor, "No Other Land" is a documentary about Palestine and Israel. It follows the Israeli destruction of Palestinian homes and schools in Masafer Yatta, a group of West Bank villages that Adra calls home. The four directors hail from Palestine and Israel, and filmed over the course of four years.Why you should watch: Critics described "No Other Land" as "essential," important, and emotionally affecting viewing.The film has picked up dozens of film festival and critic awards, including the Berlinale documentary film award and Panorama audience award for best documentary film at the Berlin International Film Festival, and best documentary and non-fiction film awards from Los Angeles, Boston, and New York critics groups, among others.Where to watch: "No Other Land" is available to purchase or rent in some regions, though it does not yet have distribution in the United States. "I Am: Celine Dion"Dion in her documentary. Amazon Studios Number of reviews: 46What it's about: This documentary, directed by Irene Taylor, tracks Dion's diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome, a condition that causes the muscles to stiffen involuntarily. The documentary includes archival footage from Dion's storied career, and follows her through her diagnosis, treatment, and desire to return to the stage.Why you should watch: Critics called the documentary "raw," doing justice to Dion's legendary career while humanizing her as as a subject. Adrian Horton of the Guardian called the film "unabashedly sentimental" and "deeply earnest."Where to watch: Prime Video "On Becoming a Guinea Fowl""On Becoming a Guinea Fowl" was written and directed by Rungano Nyoni. A24 Number of reviews: 46What it's about: The A24 dark comedy stars Susan Chardy as Shula, a woman who discovers her Uncle Fred's body on the road one night. With the dayslong funeral proceedings underway, she must confront the secrets of her middle-class Zambian family.Why you should watch: Critics say the film is compelling and intriguing, with a script that deftly balances its serious subject material with moments of humor. Many have also praised Nyoni's sharp directing style and her exploration of the political, cultural, and social facets of Zambian life.Where to watch: "On Becoming a Guinea Fowl" is currently not available to stream. It will be released in limited theaters on March 7.Watch the trailer for "On Becoming a Guinea Fowl" here. "Music By John Williams"Legendary composer John Williams conducting. Carlo Allegri/Getty Images for LAPA Number of reviews: 45What it's about: Directed by Laurent Bouzereau, "Music By John Williams" examines the storied composer's career and work across multiple franchises. The film features interviews with people like Steven Spielberg, who worked with Williams on films like "Jaws" and "E.T.," and George Lucas, creator of "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones."Why you should watch: Critics wrote that the film was a fitting tribute to Williams and a lovely celebration of his work. Some praised the film's depiction of Williams' relationships with filmmakers, including Spielberg and Lucas."Music By John Williams" won the award for best music documentary at the Critics Choice Documentary Awards.Where to watch: Disney+Watch the trailer for "Music By John Williams" here. "LaRoy, Texas"Steve Zahn in "LaRoy, Texas." Brainstorm Media Number of reviews: 42What it's about: The comedy, written and directed by Shane Atkinson, stars Steve Zahn as a private detective named Skip and John Magaro as Ray, a man who becomes depressed after he learns that his wife is cheating on him. As Ray is about to shoot himself with a gun and end his life, his life takes a wild turn when he gets mistaken for a hitman and becomes involved in an assassination plan.Why you should watch: Critics say that Atkinson's feature directorial debut is an entertaining thrill ride, toeing the line between believable absurdity and over-the-top shenanigans. The influence of and nods to the filmmaking brothers Joel and Ethan Coen are plentiful, and the movie is bolstered by a solid cast comprised of Magaro, Zahn, and Dylan Baker."LaRoy, Texas" won three major prizes at the 49th Deauville American Film Festival: the Grand Prize, the Audience Award, and the Critics Award.Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on Prime Video and Apple TV+. Also available to stream on MGM+.Watch the trailer for "LaRoy, Texas" here.

Bus-Metro Line Shelters for 'Boavista-Imprio / lvaro Siza VieiraSave this picture! Pedro CardigoBus StationPorto, PortugalArchitects: Tiago Figueiredo, lvaro Siza VieiraAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:360 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Pedro CardigoMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. I was invited to this project by Metro do Porto and, initially, I did not accept because I understood that the basic layout would leave the avenue with only one lane for automobiles and I disagreed with the proposal for a roundabout at the junction of Av. Marechal Gomes da Costa with Av. da Boavista.Save this picture!Later, we were informed that the metro line would be shared with other buses and cars, and that a new roundabout would no longer be built, maintaining the linear axis of Av. da Boavista all the way to the sea.Save this picture!At the same time, the Serralves Foundation expressed interest in having me accept the design of the station since it is located in its nearby surroundings, in front of the existing wall surrounding the Serralves gardens and museum.Save this picture!We therefore accepted the project, requesting that it extend to include the three stations: Serralves, Joo de Barros, and Imprio, proposing their location along Av. Marechal Gomes da Costa, situated among the existing trees in the central green space and connected by a pedestrian path made of gravel.Save this picture!This was the executed project, which is now practically completed.The particular unified atmosphere of Av. Marechal Gomes da Costa, with a low-density residential program throughout, led to the decision not to consider the stations and shelters with the usual metal and glass solution, but to opt for a design in which the stations are integrated and relate to this urban context.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Particular care was taken with the central pedestrian path and its connection to the three stations, the landscaping, and its variations.Porto, December 9, 2024lvaro SizaSave this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Porto, PortugalLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officelvaro Siza VieiraOfficeTiago FigueiredoOfficePublished on January 01, 2025Cite: "Bus-Metro Line Shelters for 'Boavista-Imprio / lvaro Siza Vieira" [Abrigos da Linha de Metro-Bus Boavista-Imprio / lvaro Siza Vieira] 01 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025165/bus-metro-line-shelters-for-boavista-imperio-alvaro-siza-vieira&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

Nature, Published online: 18 December 2024; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-08332-wThrough analysis of developing chick embryos and in vitro differentiation of embryonic stem cells, a study develops a method to generate a model of the human trunk with a notochord.

Nature, Published online: 18 December 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-04078-7The extent of Antarctic sea ice dropped precipitously in 2023. Analysis shows that this decline has increased the transfer of ocean heat to the atmosphere in turn affecting ocean circulation and the frequency of storms.

Nature, Published online: 18 December 2024; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-08318-8Large extrachromosomal DNAs are engineered using a CRISPR- and CreloxP-based approach and shown to drive cancer in mouse models, with potential applications in determining the role of oncogene amplifications in human cancers.

Pokemon Pockets Mythical Island mini-set might be why some players are exploring colorless decks. The expansion introduced powerful cards like the new Pidgeot ex and Tauros, which seem like solid choices for deck building. However, the challenge remains, as colorless Pokemon still struggle to be the star of a lineupthough theyve always excelled as support characters. This guide uses the latest additions to Pokemon Pocket to overcome those pitfalls and create the most META-relevant colorless deck possible.

Over two decades after its initial launch, the PlayStation 2 is responsible for introducing some of the best games ever made to countless players. Maintaining its position as the best-selling video games console of all time, it still holds a place in the consciousness of many, leaving a legacy that is sure to last for many years to come.