After social media latched onto the theory that It Ends With Usdirector and co-lead Justin Baldoni inspired Nicepool in Deadpool & Wolverineto the point that the actors legal team, led by Bryan Freedman, addressed it outrighttheres now a new strike back against Ryan Reynolds wife, Blake Lively, who was featured in the film as Ladypool. This time, Baldonis team is bringing Marvels Kevin Feige and Disneys Bob Iger into the fray. According to Variety, Baldonis lawyers are using the accusation as grounds for issuing a litigation hold letter which calls on Disney and Marvel Studios to retain documents and data in regards to Baldoni and Nicepool. Over the course of the Deadpool & Wolverine and It Ends With Uspress tours, the rift between Baldoni and Lively (who starred opposite Baldoni in the Baldoni-directed film) became laden with public shots at one another over visibly creative differences. It all led up to Lively filing a lawsuit against Baldoni last December over misconduct allegations on the set of their drama; then, Baldoni countersued both Lively and the New York Timesalleging that the actress and newspaper purposefully misconstrued leaked texts to support Livelys case. The particular moments in Deadpool & Wolverine that echo Livelys claims against Baldoni include Nicepools lines about Ladypool snapping back into shape after having a baby and following that up with Its okay, I identify as a feministsince Baldoni touts his status as a feminist in his podcast. A deleted scene in Deadpool & Wolverine also saw Nicepool making reference to a feminist podcast; that latter scene in particular helped the Baldoni is Nicepool? theory go viral.The litigation letter presented by Baldonis team asks Marvel and Disney to preserve any and all documents relating to the development of the Nicepool character in addition to communications relating to the development, writing, and filming of storylines and scenes featuring Nicepool' and all documents relating to or reflecting a deliberate attempt to mock, harass, ridicule, intimidate, or bully Baldoni through the character of Nicepool. Variety notes the letter it viewed was dated January 7; amid the ongoing fires in Los Angeles, not much has moved on that front as neither side has commented on the case since. 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.

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In their battle against antibiotics, bacteria are gaining an edge, becoming more and more resistant to antibiotic attacks. But a new paper published in PLOS Biology suggests that computer models could contribute to making more targeted antibiotics, with a reduced risk of increasing bacterias antibiotic resistance.According to the authors of the paper, these laser-like antibiotics could attack specific bacteria in specific areas of our bodies once created, reducing our overall contact with antibiotic drugs, and thus reducing the chance that the bacteria throughout our bodies could become resistant to them.Many biomedical challenges are incredibly complex, and computer models are emerging as a powerful tool for tackling such problems, said Jason Papin, a study author and a professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia, in a press release. Were hopeful that these computer models of the molecular networks in bacteria will help us develop new strategies to treat infections. Antibiotic AdaptationsWhen we take antibiotic drugs, we open an opportunity for the bacteria inside our bodies to adapt, developing an antibiotic resistance. Due to the widespread use of antibiotic drugs in modern medicine today, dangerous bacteria are increasingly developing an antibiotic resistance, sapping these medicines of their ability to fend off disease.To address this issue, a team of researchers made a series of computer models of dangerous bacteria, then analyzed the models, identifying their shared metabolic traits. Their analysis revealed a series of metabolic traits that they could use to make customizable antibiotics, allowing them to target particular bacteria in particular body parts, instead of targeting the bacteria throughout the body. Curbing our contact with antibiotics, these targeted treatments could replace non-targeted treatments, which attack a broad spectrum of bacteria.An Alternative to Broad Bacterial TreatmentsUsing a type of computer model called a genome-scale metabolic network reconstruction (GENRE), the researchers discovered that certain metabolic traits are common in certain bacteria, such as stomach bacteria. Using our computer models we found that the bacteria living in the stomach had unique properties, said Emma Glass, a study author and a student of biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia, in the press release. These properties can be used to guide design of targeted antibiotics, which could hopefully one day slow the emergence of resistant infections.Testing this approach in the lab, the study authors showed that targeted antibiotics could curb the survival and spread of stomach bacteria, indicating their potential as a precision-medicine treatment. We still have much to do to test these ideas for other bacteria and types of infections, Papin said, in the press release. But this work shows the incredible promise of data science and computer modeling for tackling some of the most important problems in biomedical research.Article Sources:Our 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:Sam Walters is a journalist covering archaeology, paleontology, ecology, and evolution for Discover, along with an assortment of other topics. Before joining the Discover team as an assistant editor in 2022, Sam studied journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

Several of the Roman gold coins that were stuck during the reign of nine different emperors. C. Nosbusch/INRAShareA team of archaeologists recently discovered a hoard of 141 Roman gold coins dating back to around the Fourth Century CE in northern Luxembourg. According to the National Institute for Archaeological Research (INRA), the coins were struck during the reign of nine different emperors who ruled between 364 and 408 CE. Get the Popular Science newsletter Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.Eight emperors are shown on the coins. However, three of the coins featured an unexpected rulerEugenius, who only ruled the Western Roman Empire from 392 to 394 CE. Eugenius came to power partially due to the support of a powerful general Arbogast. Arbogast was a Frankthe Germanic-speaking peoples who invaded the Western Roman Empire during the Fifth Century.When Christianity was becoming increasingly dominant in the Roman Empire, Eugenius attempted to restore pagan practices and traditions. His brief reign was marked by conflict and political instability. Eugenius primary opponentEastern Roman Emperor Theodosius Ieventually defeated Eugenius during the Battle of the Frigidus in 394 AD. Eugenis was then executed and Christian authority in the empire began to consolidate.One of the three gold coins showing Eugenius. CREDIT: C. Nosbusch/INRA. Due to his only two-year-long reign, coins like these three bearing Eugenius image are incredibly uncommon.It is extremely rare to be able to study an ancient monetary deposit in its entirety in its archaeological context, the INRA wrote in a translated press release. Its examination will allow us to understand the motivations that led to its burial.The gold solidithe Latin word for gold coins like thesewere uncovered in the ruins of a Roman fort in the village of Holzthum during excavations from 2020 to 2024. The find was kept secret for almost four years. Additionally, the Luxembourg Army Mine Action Service helped with the dig due to the danger posed from several World War II-era explosives and munitions that are buried nearby.The coins are said to be in excellent conditions and have an estimated value of roughly $322,000 (308,600 Euros). In accordance with the legal provisions on cultural heritage in Luxembourg, this sum is reserved for those who have legal rights, such as property holders, over the find.The excavation also uncovered the remains of a small fortified observational tower. These watchtowers were commonly built along the Roman Empires Germanic borders during the 4th Century. There were also several graves surrounding it.With the archaeological excavations now complete, the data is currently being analyzed. These results are expected to be published in a scientific journal at a later date.

NewsAnimalsHand-feeding squirrels accidentally changed their skullsRed squirrels fed peanuts showed signs of weaker bite force versus those getting their own nuts Squirrels love peanuts of course, but peanuts may not love them back. Populations of red squirrels fed a supplemental diet of peanuts developed weaker jaws than those living on a natural, harder nut diet.Simon Hind/500px/Getty Images PlusBy Bethany Brookshire26 seconds agoSoft diet, weak jaws. If red squirrels eat too many peanuts, their jaws end up weaker than the jaws of squirrels eating natural diets, researchers report January 15 in Royal Society Open Science. The results show that supplemental feeding can produce changes in squirrel morphology, potentially affecting their future success.The red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) has a dedicated fan base in Great Britain. They are the native squirrel for the U.K., and yet a large proportion of the population probably has never seen one, says Phil Cox, an anatomist at University College London.

Nature, Published online: 14 January 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00033-2Researchers need to define safe zones for joint work in which the benefits outweigh the political risks. Heres how.

China has announced plans to build a giant solar power space station, which will be lifted into orbit piece by piece using the nation's brand-new heavy lift rockets.

The new roguelike action-RPG Hyper Light Breaker is on sale for $23.39 until January 21 at Fanatical. The latest release from heralded indie developer Heart Machine entered early access on Steam today, January 14, so this is a pretty generous launch discount. See at Fanatical While purchasing Hyper Light Breaker through Fanatical gets you an official Steam key, Steam is also offering a special launch deal that bundles Hyper Light Breaker with a free copy of the first entry in the series, the Zelda-inspired action-adventure game Hyper Light Drifter, for $27 (was $30). Fanatical's Hyper Light Breaker launch deal does not include the bonus Hyper Light Drifter key, but it's worth considering if you want to save some cash on the new game--especially if you already own Hyper Light Drifter. Continue Reading at GameSpot

Fans of The Sims 3 may be surprised to learn that there's a new update out for the game. The Sims 3, which launched way back in 2009, has received a fix for a long-standing issue that could impact the title's performance on newer computers.