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Nichelle Nichols, groundbreaking Star Trek actress, dies aged 89

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Despite the concerns, the episode aired without blowback. In fact, it got “the most fan mail Paramount has ever gotten on Star Trek for a single episode,” Nichols said in a 2010 interview with Archive of American Television. “I would say more about the pioneer, the unrivaled Nichelle Nichols, who shared the bridge with us as Lt. Uhura from USS Enterprise, and who graduated today at the age of 89,” George Takei wrote on Twitter. “For today, my heart is heavy, my eyes shine like the stars you are in now, my dear friend.” Takei plays Sulu in the original Star Trek series with Nicols. But its impact is felt beyond its direct co-stars, and many others in Star Trek the world also tweeted their condolences. Celia Rose Gooding, who is currently playing Uhura in Star Trek: A Strange New World , wrote on Twitter that Nichols “made room for so many of us. He is a reminder that not only can we reach the stars, but our influence is vital to their survival. Forget about shaking the table, he

The study analyzes the spontaneous social interactions of children aged 2 and 4 years when interacting with peers

What do building a pyramid, going to the moon, pedaling a two-person canoe, or dancing the waltz have in common? All of these actions are the result of a common goal between many partners and lead to a sense of shared obligation, known as “mutual commitment”. This ability to cooperate is universal in humans and certain animal species, such as the great apes. However, humans seem to have a unique predisposition and strong desire for social interaction that may be one component of the emergence of language, according to the study authors. How do our social interactions differ from other species? And why? To answer this question, an international team analyzed the interactions of 31 children between the ages of 2 and 4 in four preschools in the United States (10 hours per child). There are only a few quantitative analyzes of the spontaneous social interactions of children aged 2 and 4 years when interacting with peers, even though this age is a critical age for the development of chi

James Caan, who starred in Godfather, Misery and Elf, dies aged 82

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Hollywood actor James Caan, who played gangster Santino “Sonny” Corleone in the Oscar-winning film The Godfather, has died at the age of 82. Warning: This article contains graphic film trailers that may irritate some readers. His family said in a statement posted on Twitter that he had died on Wednesday night. “The family appreciates the sincere outpouring of love and condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time,” said the statement, which was posted on Caan’s official Twitter account. Load Caan’s manager, Matt DelPiano, confirmed the news. “Jimmy is one of the greatest. Not only is he one of the best actors our business has ever seen, he’s also funny, loyal, caring and lovable,” DelPiano wrote. “Our relationship has always been friendship before business. I will miss him very much and am proud to have worked with him over the years.” While Caan had previous roles that saw his star rise, it was his portrayal of ruthless gangster son Don Vit