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Etan Frankel Inks First-Look Producing Deal With Fox Entertainment
The "Shameless" and "Sorry For Your Loss" EP will produce scripted series across genres, including premium dramas and creator-driven series.
14 Daytime TV Shows That Only Had 1 Season
David Letterman, Jeff Probst and Howie Mandel are among the celebrities who hosted daytime television shows that lasted only one season. Here’s what to know about the past programs.
The IX Sports Podcast: Aerin Frankel vs Ann-Reneé Desbiens
Host Maya Smith and guest Geremy discuss the record-breaking attendance at MSG and the battle for Goaltender of the Year.
Scientists Unleash Franken-Mice With Brains That Are Nearly Half Human
Scientists grew mice with part of their brain missing and filled the gap with human neurons, resulting in brains that were nearly half human.
The disunity of science is a feature, not a bug
Mathematical models wield miraculous power, but mistaking them for reality has trapped science in a destructive quest for a “Theory of Everything.” Physicist and philosopher Ragner Fjelland argues that this leads to bloated, Frankenstein theories kept alive by clumsy, ad-hoc amendments, which reduce rather than boost science’s power. Fjelland calls for a radical shift in our attitude: we must reorientate towards creating entirely new theories, celebrating rather than lamenting disunity and diversity in science. Science, from the scientific revolution in the seventeenth century to the present day, has more or less developed in a “reductionist” way. The fundamental assumption is that all sciences may be ordered in a hierarchy that can be represented as an upside-down pyramid. At the top we find the human sciences, and at the bottom physics. Strong (or “ontological”) reductionism maintains that all theories at one level can be completely reduced to the lower level, all the way down to theories of atoms and elementary particles, or whatever is “at the bottom.” In the end, all diversity in the world can be unified in one fundamental theory. Hence it is called a final theory, or a Theory of Everything.One of the central figures in developing the idea of a Theory of Everything is the Dutch theoretical physicist Gerard 't Hooft, who received a Nobel Prize in physics in 1999 for his work. He emphasizes the non-empirical status of the theory:There exists no closely resembling alternative theory. This means that any slight change brought about in the rules would make the theory unlikely or inelegant. The theory will be a "package deal": take it, or leave it. This should hold both for the local laws and for the boundary conditions.This endeavor is not new. On the contrary, it goes all the way back to the birth of Western philosophy 2,500 years ago. The Babylonians made regular astronomical observations during a period of 600 years, from 747 BCE until 150 ACE. They developed mathematical techniques to predict astronomical phenomena, but they made no attempts at explaining them. However, the Greeks developed models, both material and theoretical, to explain the observed phenomena.The best example is Plato’s late dialogue Timaeus. Here he introduces a divine craftsman, the Demiurge, who has constructed the universe according to an original plan. Plato seems to have thought that the original plan is what is actually real, while the material world is merely an imperfect realization of it. He therefore does not, in the Timaeus, reconstruct the material universe, but the original plan, which can then be used to explain the material universe.Plato’s aim in producing a theoretical model is to reconstruct the original plan. That is what he carries out in Timaeus—and some modern physicists have embarked on the same project. For example, Einstein’s basic attitude is reflected in the title of Abraham Pais’ biography: “Subtle is the Lord...,” echoing Einstein’s comment, “Subtle is the Lord, but malicious He is not.” In an interview Einstein compared our situation to a child who enters a huge library. The child knows that someone has written the books, but he does not know the languages in which they are written. He suspects that there is a mysterious order, but he does not know what it is.___“We have all been working in what Husserl called the Galilean style; that is, we have all been making abstract mathematical models of the universe to which at least the physicists give a higher degree of reality than they accord the ordinary world of sensation.”Steven Weinberg, Nobel Prize in Physics (1979)___This Platonist view is contrary to a widespread impression of science, symbolized by the picture of the “father” of modern science, Galileo Galilei, with his telescope. According to this impression, Galileo liberated himself from the dominating metaphysics of his day—basically Aristotelian philosophy—and constructed a telescope that he directed towards the sky, showing that Jupiter has four moons. He also performed experiments with bronze balls rolling down inclined planes and found the law of freely falling bodies.However, in other cases Galileo emphasized the unreliability of our senses. It is easy to see why. He defended Copernicus’ heliocentric hypothesis. According to this hypothesis, we are not at rest at the center of the universe, but moving at a tremendous speed through space. Why don’t we observe this motion? Galileo praises Copernicus because “with reason as his guide he resolutely continued to affirm what sensible experience seemed to contradict.” In other places he directly refers to Plato. SUGGESTED VIEWING The quest for a final theory With Michio Kaku Galileo’s Platonism goes back to his early writings. In The Assayer, published as early as 1623, Galileo compared the universe to a grand book that is written in the language of mathematics, and “its characters are triangles, circles, and other geometric figures without which it is humanly impossible to understand a single word of it.” Therefore, things that cannot be described by mathematics—for example, colors, smells and odors—are not real. They are merely subjective.This division into subjective and objective, advocated by Galileo and his younger contemporary René Descartes, is normally associated with a mechanistic world view, which is regarded as the opposite of Platonism. When we reduce something to, for example, molecules and atoms, we move “downwards.” In contrast, the Platonist moves “upwards,” to abstract entities. However, it only shows that when we address fundamental questions, we should be careful in applying everyday spatial metaphors like “up” and “down.”___Nature is complex, and we cannot in general construct mathematical models that adequately describe the world.___The endeavor of finding a Theory of Everything has been heavily criticized. In 2006, the theoretical physicist Lee Smolin published “The Crisis in Fundamental Physics.” He argued that one of the most fundamental principles of science is that we should only regard theories as scientific if we have the possibility to show that they are false by experiments. Although he did not refer to Karl Popper, other critics have referred to Popper and argued that a theory is not scientific if it cannot be falsified (see for example Ellis & Silk 2014).These were not the first physicists to be anti-reductionists. In 1972, the journal Science published an article by the physicist Philip Anderson with the title “More Is Different.” This is the kind of article a scientist would normally write only after he has won a Nobel Prize. However, Anderson won the Nobel Prize for physics five years later, in 1977. The article is amazing, not primarily because it argues in favor of anti-reductionism in general, but because it argues for anti-reductionism within physics itself. Anderson’s conclusion was:At each stage entirely new laws, concepts, and generalizations are necessary, requiring inspiration and creativity to just as great a degree as in the previous one. Psychology is not applied biology, nor is biology applied chemistry.We may say that Plato started the “unity of science movement,” based on Euclidean geometry as the model of all knowledge. A distinguishing mark of geometry is that all possible constructions can be reduced to a few fundamental principles. We have to acknowledge that this approach has limitations. In general, we can easily model technological systems. In addition, we may construct simplified and idealized models that capture important aspects of systems, from various perspectives and for various purposes. But nature is complex, and we cannot in general construct mathematical models that adequately describe the world. In a complex system, each level has its distinct, emergent, properties that are characteristic of this level. Therefore, a complex system should be investigated at different levels and from different perspectives. Instead of exclusively pursuing a scientific ideal based on the unity of science, we should acknowledge the diversity—or even the disunity—of science.
'House of the Dragon's Fabien Frankel reveals a detail from Criston Cole's death that was years in the making
Frankel talks the "joyful" experience of filming Criston Cole's last stand.
Etan Frankel Inks First-Look Producing Deal With Fox Entertainment Studios
Writer and producer Etan Frankel has inked a first-look producing deal with Fox Entertainment Studios to develop and produce premium scripted series.
‘Traversal’ Review: Stories of Science and Love
An Indonesian volcano led to lousy weather in Europe. Trapped inside, Mary Shelley began to write “Frankenstein.”
UW School of Medicine receives major donation for new scholarship
A gift from the Franke family will help cover half of tuition for about 30 UW medical students.
The 2025 Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) Winners
The Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) have announced their winners representing the best in film for 2025. Here are this year’s winners… Best PictureBelénBob Treviño Likes ItFrankensteinHamnetIt Was Just an AccidentMarty SupremeOne Battle After AnotherThe Secret AgentSentimental ValueSinners Best DirectorPaul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After AnotherRyan Coogler, SinnersGuillermo del Toro, FrankensteinDolores Fonzi, BelénKleber Mendonça Filho, The Secret […]
New on DVD: Behold the monstrous beauty of 'Frankenstein'
Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel tops the DVD releases for the week of Oct. 27. "Frankenstein": Released on Netflix last year, Oscar Isaac stars as mad
Etan Frankel Signs First-Look Producing Deal With Fox Entertainment
'Joe vs. Carole' creator Etan Frankel has signed a first-look producing deal with Fox Entertainment Studios.
Des Moines Art Center awarded $100,000 climate grant
The Des Moines Art Center has received a $100,000 Implementation Grant through the 2026 Frankenthaler Climate Initiative to replace the original 40-year-old air-handling system in its 1985 building, which was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier. The upgrade is expected to reduce energy use by an estimated 30% to 60% while improving environmental controls…
These small business owners will become uninsured after key ACA subsidies expire
When patients come to Eric Frankenfeld’s chiropractic practice with insurance woes, his wife, Lisa, the office manager, tells them not to worry because she’ll work with them to keep care affordable.
Michigan cities that feel like Europe: Germany, Netherlands
I've lived near Michigan in the Midwest for 24 years. I've found a few cities, including Holland and Frankenmuth, that feel just like Europe.
Bethenny Frankel Reveals Launch of New Business Venture Bethenny Media
According to a series of new posts on LinkedIn, the reality TV veteran is staffing up the company with senior executives — including hiring a former staffer from Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine.
These small business owners will become uninsured after key ACA subsidies expire
When patients come to Eric Frankenfeld’s chiropractic practice with insurance woes, his wife, Lisa, the office manager, tells them not to worry because she’ll work with them to keep care affordable.
Mütter Museum will display bonus collection items for after-hours ‘Frankenstein’ finale
The Nov. 12 Meet & Geek will explore the science and medicine behind Mary Shelley’s novel as the museum closes out its seasonal pop-up.
Democrat who led #MeToo charge stays silent as accusations emerge against Senate hopeful Graham Platner
Sen. Gillibrand, who led calls for Al Franken's resignation during #MeToo, remains silent on allegations against Maine candidate Graham Platner.
Scene Calendar: Burlesque, local theater, live music, acrobatics
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Al Franken, other Jewish Americans endorse El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in the Michigan Senate race, has faced a backlash from some Jewish Democrats for his intense criticism of Israel.
Etan Frankel Inks First-Look Producing Deal With Fox Entertainment Studios
Writer and producer Etan Frankel (Joe vs. Carole, Sorry for Your Loss) is getting into business with Fox Entertainment Studios. Frankel has inked a first-look producing deal with the studio to develop...
'Frankenstein' wins big at the Art Directors Guild Awards
The guild said the ceremony honored the artists who design the “environments where stories come to life.”
The X-Files creator Chris Carter on Scully, science and the truth that’s still out there
The creator of The X-Files discusses the Frankenstein elements in the newly released director’s cut of "The X-Files: I Want to Believe," and how Mary Shelley’s classic influenced the story.
From The Bride! to Harry Styles: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Maggie Gyllenhaal gives us a new take on The Bride of Frankenstein, and the stadium-conquering pop prince is back with a new album
Digital twins, the holy grail of preventative health, are still only a ‘Frankensteinian proof of principle’
AI advances and new data on genomics, patient outcomes, and drug performance have pushed the idea of “digital twins” closer to reality than ever before.
Entertainment Spotlight: Christian Bale on his adaptation of Frankenstein in ‘The Bride!’
Christian Bale is "Frankenstein" in ‘The Bride!’
Mary McNamara: As David Ellison names his new empire Skydance, the message is clear: He owns Hollywood
LOS ANGELES — What a surprise. David Ellison has decided to name the Frankenstudio media company created by the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery simply Skydance. And
'Devil Wears Prada 2' director explains why Adrian Grenier cameo didn't happen
'Devil Wears Prada 2' director David Frankel tells EW that he wanted an Adrian Grenier cameo as Nate, and explains why the 'Entourage' star didn't come back for the sequel.
In redrawn FL-23, incumbent Rep. Lois Frankel battles political outsider Victoria Doyle
The 78-year-old from West Palm Beach — who has been in elected office since the mid-1980s and in Congress since 2013 — is facing a progressive challenger, Victoria Doyle, 60, a retired intellectual property attorney and local activist.
'Frankenstein' wins big at the Art Directors Guild Awards
The guild said the ceremony honored the artists who design the “environments where stories come to life.”
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show 2026 [PHOTOS]
Alix Earle, Lizzo, Bethenny Frankel, Ilona Maher and more walk the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show during Miami Swim Week.
'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit' Teases Sexy New Photo Shoots with Bethenny Frankel, Ilona Maher and More
'Sports Illustrated Swimsuit' teased its forthcoming 2026 issue featuring a mix of newcomers, as well as fan-favorite veterans.
Bethenny Frankel's new Long Island business issued stop work order
'Devil Wears Prada 2' director explains returning star's surprise death scene
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' director David Frankel explains why one returning actor 'had to die' in a shocking death scene twist — and later showed up to watch his peers film his character's funeral.
A severed piece of sea cucumber refused to die, and what happened next could transform medicine
From the revived corpse of Frankenstein's monster to the disembodied hand, "Thing," in the Addams Family, reanimated tissue is one of the most enduring images in science fiction. It turns out, that image ...
The 6 Best Science Fantasy Movies Released Since 2020, Ranked
Poor Things, Everything Everywhere all at Once and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein are among the best science fantasy movies released since 2020.
These small business owners will become uninsured after key ACA subsidies expire
When patients come to Eric Frankenfeld’s chiropractic practice with insurance woes, his wife, Lisa, the office manager, tells them not to worry because she’ll work with them to keep care affordable.
\'KPop Demon Hunters,\' \'Frankenstein\' hand Netflix early wins at Academy Awards
The first ever Oscar for best casting went to Cassandra Kulukundis for “One Battle After Another.” “KPop Demon Hunters,” Amy Madigan and “Frankenstein” won early Oscars at a 98th Academy
I tried GameSir's revolutionary new game controller and it's the most mind-blowing thing I've used in years
It looks like a bit of a Frankenstein, but trust me when I say, this is going to be something spectacular.
‘The X-Files: I Want to Believe’ gets scarier, R-rated director’s cut: See the trailer (exclusive)
EW has the exclusive first look at the trailer for ‘The X-Files: I Want to Believe Vrach Frankenshteyn,’ which premieres Aug. 14 on Hulu.
'Frankenstein' is a work of love for the crew of Guillermo del Toro's film
“Frankenstein" is now streaming on Netflix
Etan Frankel Strikes First-Look Deal With Fox Entertainment Studios
The writer-producer, who also created and showran Peacock’s ‘Joe vs. Carole,’ will focus on premium series, genre storytelling and creator-led projects at the studio.
SFFILM to honor ‘Project Hail Mary’ with Sloan Science in Cinema Prize
Past winners include Oscar Best Picture nominees Oppenheimer, The Martian, Hidden Figures, Don't Look Up, and Frankenstein.
‘August has what it takes’: Lois Frankel, Emily Gregory back August Mangeney for HD 93
‘I know what it takes to flip a seat from Republican to Democrat, and August has what it takes.’