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  Season 2 of   Abbott Elementary   is becoming all about family, as the show has cast another key relative of Janine’s. Per Variety,   Taraji P. Henson   is the newest guest star to join the series. She will appear in the April 12 episode, entitled “Mom,” and will play Vanetta, Janine’s mother. Following the announcement, the show’s Twitter account shared a behind-the-scenes photo of Henson with   Quinta Brunson   (Janine). “Mom” will mark the penultimate episode of Season 2 and will follow Janine as she plans a solo trip for Memorial Day. However, her plans are soon upended after Vanetta arrives, unannounced, asking for help. Meanwhile, Gregory ( Tyler James Williams ) will be focusing on his people skills. Vanetta’s arrival on the series will also be the second time viewers meet a member of Janine’s family, following the introduction of her sister Ayesha ( Ayo Edebiri ). Though the two won’t be on screen together, we do know that Vanetta and Ayesha ...

  Venus in all its volcanic glory -  Rebecca Hahn, Washington University in St. Louis.  A map of the volcanoes on Venus is the most comprehensive record of volcanic activity on any planet, including Earth. Unlike Earth, which has many volcanoes deep beneath its oceans, Venus is all rock, making it easier to survey. In the early 1990s, NASA’s Magellan satellite mapped the planet’s surface and its volcanic features using radar, but much of the data was difficult to handle at scale due to a lack of computing power. Now, Paul Byrne and Rebecca Hahn at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, have used this radar data and modern mapping software to create a detailed overview of the volcanic landscape on Venus. Their map includes 85,000 volcanoes, with nearly 1000 that are larger than 5 kilometres in diameter. The map will be free to use for researchers trying to find evidence of recent volcanic activity and trying to understand the planet’s volcanic processes. In March, R...

  Naruto, written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, is taken into account one of the crucial iconic manga collection of all time. It tells the story of a younger ninja named Naruto Uzumaki and his journey to develop into the Hokage, the chief of his village. Since its debut in 1999, the collection has captivated audiences with its vibrant characters, high-stakes motion, and themes of perseverance, friendship, and redemption. However past its speedy recognition, Naruto’s legacy lies in the way it ceaselessly modified the panorama of shonen storytelling. Probably the most notable methods Naruto impacted shonen storytelling was its strategy to character growth. Kishimoto imbued every character with relatable struggles and layered personalities. The storyline usually delved into the psychological and emotional depths of its characters, exploring their fears, motivations, and private progress. This deep dive into character psychology was unusual in shonen manga on the time, the plac...

  Manga, a type of Japanese comics, has gained immense reputation worldwide through the years. With its distinctive artwork type, charming storytelling, and various themes, manga has turn into a core facet of Japanese popular culture. Nonetheless, inside this style of comics, there are differing kinds or classes that cater to totally different readerships. This text explains the distinct genres of manga, particularly the Shonen and Shojo genres, and the important thing variations between them. Firstly, let’s outline Shonen and Shojo manga. Shonen is a style of manga geared toward younger male readers, and its content material is primarily action-oriented. The tales typically focus on a male protagonist who embarks on a journey, battles highly effective enemies, and develops his abilities by means of intense coaching. The fights are normally bodily, and the characters typically have talents or powers that permit them to carry out superhuman feats. Shojo, however, is a style geared t...