L-R: Carrie Bernans, Winston Duke, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Chadwick Boseman, Danai Gurira, Sterling K. Brown, and Letitia Wright.Photo: Liliane Lathan (Getty Images)
The story of Wakanda continues at Marvel. President of Marvel Studios, Kevin Fiege, says the filming of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has begun at Pinewood Studios in Atlanta.
Though Ryan Coogler and the majority of the first film’s cast will reprise their roles, a crucial member of the cast will be missing in the second film: the Black Panther himself—the late Chadwick Boseman.
“It’s clearly very emotional without Chad,” Feige told Variety before the Black Widow Global Fan Event on Tuesday night. “But everyone is also very excited to bring the world of Wakanda back to the public and back to the fans. We’re going to do it in a way that would make Chad proud.”
Marvel already confirmed they will not digitally reproduce Boseman for the sequel, or seek to replace Boseman as Black Panther. Fiege did not offer any plot details for Wakanda Forever, but it’s reported the film will focus more on the afrofuturistic world of Wakanda. Cast members likely to return from the original film include: Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Daniel Kaluuya, Winston Duke, Lupita Nyong’o, Florence Kasumba, and Angela Bassett.
Following Black Panther’s release in 2018, it instantly became an international hit, breaking numerous box office records and rising to become the highest grossing superhero movie in U.S. history. Shattering the ill-formed thought that Black-fronted films were not commercially viable, it became a pop culture phenomenon. Black Panther remains a standout in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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In addition to Wakanda Forever,Coogler recently signed a deal with Disney+ setting in motion a potential Wakanda-focused series for the streamer. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is set to premiere in theaters on July 8, 2022.
This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.
Quentin Changeat, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Astronomy, UCL
Billy Edwards, Project Scientist of the Twinkle Space Mission, Research Fellow of Astronomy, UCL
Until the early 2000s, the only known planets were located in our own neighbourhood, the Solar System. They broadly form two categories: the small rocky planets in the inner Solar System and the cold gaseous planets located in the outer part. With the discovery of exoplanets, planets orbiting stars other than the Sun, additional classes of planets were discovered and a new picture started to emerge. Our Solar System is by no means typical.
For example, data from the Kepler mission has shown that large, gaseous exoplanets can orbit very close to their star – rather than far away from it, as is the case in our Solar System, causing them to reach temperatures exceeding 1,000 Kelvin (727 degrees Celsius). These have been dubbed “hot” or “ultra-hot” Jupiters. And while most other exoplanets are smaller, between the size of Neptune and Earth, we don’t know much about their composition.
Related: The Hottest Alien Planet Ever Discovered Is a Real Scorcher
But how can hot, gaseous planets form and exist so close to their star? What kind of extreme physical processes happen here? Answers to those questions have large implications in our understanding of exoplanets and solar system planets. In our recent study, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, we have added another piece to the puzzle of planet formation and evolution.
Kelt-9 b
In essence, hot Jupiters are a window into extreme physical and chemical processes. They offer an incredible opportunity to study physics in environmental conditions that are near impossible to reproduce on Earth. Studying them enhances our understanding of chemical and thermal processes, atmospheric dynamics and cloud formation. Understanding their origins can also help us improve planetary formation and evolution models.
We are still struggling to explain how planets form and how elements, such as water, were delivered to our own Solar System. To find out, we need to learn more about exoplanet compositions by observing their atmospheres.
Observing atmospheres
There are two main methods to study exoplanet atmospheres. In the transit method, we can pick up stellar light that is filtered through the exoplanet’s atmosphere when it passes in front of its star, revealing the fingerprints of any chemical elements that exist there.
The other method to investigate a planet is during an “eclipse”, when it passes behind its host star. Planets also emit and reflect a small fraction of light, so by comparing the small changes in the total light when the planet is hidden and visible, we can extract the light coming from the planet.
Both types of observations are performed at different wavelengths, or colours, and since chemical elements and compounds absorb and emit at very specific wavelengths, a spectrum (light broken down by wavelength) can be produced for the planet to infer the composition of its atmosphere.
The secrets of Kelt-9 b
Artist’s illustration showing the bright star KELT-9 and its ultrahot planet, KELT-9b. (Image credit: Robert Hurt/NASA/JPL-Caltech)
In our study, we used publicly available data, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, to obtain the eclipse spectrum of this planet.
We then used open-source software to extract the presence of molecules and found there were plenty of metals (made from molecules). This discovery is interesting as it was previously thought that these molecules would not be present at such extreme temperatures – they would be broken apart into smaller compounds.
Subject to the strong gravitational pull from its host star, Kelt-9 b is “tidally locked”, which means that the same face of the planet permanently faces the star. This results in a strong temperature difference between the planet’s day and night sides. As the eclipse observations probe the hotter day-side, we suggested that the observed molecules could in fact be dragged by dynamic processes from the cooler regions, such as the night-side or from deeper in the interior of the planet. These observations suggest that the atmospheres of these extreme worlds are ruled by complex processes that are poorly understood.
Kelt-9 b is interesting because of its inclined orbit of about 80 degrees. This suggests a violent past, with possible collisions, which in fact is also seen for many other planets of this class. It is most likely that this planet formed away from its parent star and that the collisions happened as it migrated inwards toward the star. This supports the theory that large planets tend to form away from their host star in proto-stellar disks – which give rise to solar systems – capturing gaseous and solid materials as they migrate toward their star.
But we don’t know the details of how this happens. So it is crucial to characterise many of these worlds to confirm various scenarios and better understand their history as a whole.
Future missions
Observatories, such as the Hubble Space Telescope, were not designed to study exoplanet atmospheres. The next generation of space telescopes, such as the James Webb Space Telescope and the Ariel mission, will have much better capabilities and instruments specifically tailored for the rigorous observation of exoplanet atmospheres. They will allow us to answer many of the fundamental questions raised by the extremely hot-Jupiter planet class, but they will not stop there.
This new generation of telescopes will also probe the atmosphere of small worlds, a category that current instruments struggle to reach. In particular, Ariel, which is expected to launch in 2029, will observe about 1,000 exoplanets to tackle some of the most fundamental questions in exoplanet science.
Ariel will also be the first space mission to look in details at the atmosphere of these worlds. It should finally tell us what these exoplanets are made of and how they formed and evolved. This will be a true revolution.
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Genetic sequences of virus samples from the current patients were compared to those from the 2014-16 outbreak and were found to be so similar that they had to be closely related, researchers said. The report, posted online on Friday, involved researchers from the Guinea Ministry of Health, other labs in that country, Senegal’s Pasteur Institute, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the company PraesensBio.
The findings were reported earlier on Friday by Science and Stat.
“There are very few genomic changes, and for those to occur, the virus has to multiply,” Dr. Schaffner said. “I think the virus is in hibernation for the most part.”
“Among other things, it shows you what brilliant insights molecular whole-genome sequencing can provide,” he said. “Till this moment, all of us thought the current outbreak was a consequence of transmission from nature, from bats. But it likely came from a human reservoir.”
Michael Wiley, a virologist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the chief executive of PraesensBio, which provided materials used to study the samples, described the current outbreak as a “continuation” of the previous one.
He said persistent infections and sexual transmission had already been recognized during the West African outbreak and during one in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Each new milestone for viral persistence has come as a shock, he said: first 180 days, then 500 days, and now more than five years after the initial infection.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement provided by its spokesman, Thomas Skinner: “CDC has reviewed the sequencing data from samples taken during the current outbreak in Guinea. While we can’t be 100 percent certain, CDC agrees that data supports the conclusion that cases in the current outbreak are likely linked to cases in the area during the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak.”
He added: “This suggests the outbreak was likely started from a persistent infection, a survivor, and not a new introduction of the virus from the animal reservoir. While we have seen outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo linked to survivors, the length of time between the end of the 2014-2016 outbreak and the emergence of this outbreak is surprising and highlights the need for further research to better understand the complex epidemiology and ecology of Ebola.”
The bundle of instruments known as SuperCam on board the Perseverance Mars rover has collected its first samples in the hunt for past life on the red planet, mission scientists said Wednesday.
The return to Earth years from now of the rocks and soil it retrieves “will give scientists the Holy Grail of planetary exploration,” Jean-Yves le Gall, president of France’s National Centre for Space Studies (CNES), which mostly built the mobile observatory, commented via a YouTube broadcast.
These “pieces of Mars”, he said, may “finally answer this fascinating and fundamental question: was there ever life elsewhere than Earth?”
After seven months in space, NASA’s Perseverance rover gently set down on Martian soil last month and sent back black-and-white images revealing the rocky fields of Jezero Crater, just north of the Mars equator.
“The critical component of this astrobiology mission is SuperCam,” said Thomas Zurbuchen, deputy head of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate.
Mounted on the rover’s mast, the shoebox-sized gizmo is packed with spectrometers, a laser, and an audio recording device to analyse the chemistry, mineralogy and molecular composition of Mars’ famously red surface.
SuperCam’s laser can zap objects smaller than a pencil point from as far away as seven metres (20 feet), and enables the observation of spots beyond the reach of the rover’s robotic arm.
“The laser is uniquely capable of remotely clearing away surface dust, giving all of its instruments a clear view of the targets,” said Roger Wiens, an engineer at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and SuperCam principal investigator.
The mission suffered a serious mishap before liftoff, revealed LANL’s Scott Robinson, who said more than 500 engineers and scientists contributed to the project.
“The mast unit optics were destroyed in a freak accident just four months before delivery,” he explained. “The team scrambled to pull together spare parts to rebuild the telescope from scratch.”
The accident turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
A ‘freak accident’
In reassembling the unit, engineers discovered what Robinson described as a “Hubble-like” flaw in the original mirror.
Shortly after the Hubble Space Telescope’s launch in 1990, operators realized that the observatory’s primary mirror had an aberration – later corrected – that affected the clarity of images.
Scientists believe that around 3.5 billion years ago the crater in which Perseverance landed was home to a river that flowed into a deep lake, depositing sediment in a fan-shaped delta.
The rover is tasked with collecting more than two dozen rock and soil samples in sealed tubes, to be sent back to Earth sometime in the 2030s for analysis.
SuperCam is also taking close-up shots of rock targets on Mars. (NASA/JPL-Caltech/LANL/CNES/CNRS/ASU/MSSS)
About the size and weight of an SUV, Perseverance is equipped with a two-meter (seven-foot) robotic arm, 19 cameras, two microphones, as well as other cutting-edge instruments.
A small helicopter drone tucked under its belly will attempt the first powered flight on another planet in a few weeks’ time.
One instrument on board is designed to make oxygen from Mars’s primarily carbon dioxide atmosphere, something that would greatly facilitate human habitation.
Perseverance is the fifth rover to set wheels down on Mars, all of them from NASA. The feat was first accomplished in 1997.
Its core mission lasts just over two years, but the rover could remain operational well beyond that.
From understanding the map, earning bonus points, using vehicles to your advantage to run down hordes, and even completing side activities such as the Dragon Relic, we have you covered in our complete guide to succeeding in the latest Zombies mode, Outbreak.
Quick Tips and Tricks
Look for the Star icon on your map as this indicates your main objective – which can be one of five possible objectives. Without completing the main objective, you will not be able to move onto the next region.
It’s easy to get caught off guard in Outbreak, so make full use of your available Field Upgrades. While there are a bunch of these special abilities available on offer, we found the Healing Aura Tier III – especially as you upgrade its different tiers – will be an essential ability to your team. Not only will it revive any downed teammates, but it’ll also heal you up as well.
Low on ammunition? Look for the bullet icons that appear on your mini-map to find ammo crates around the map.
Don’t be afraid to spice things up! Teams with varying loadouts have been proven to be much more successful than others that use the same weapons, loadouts, and field upgrades.
Don’t underestimate any straggler zombies, as more often than not, that one zombie that you chose to leave alive while you continue to explore nearby buildings or while using the likes of the Pack-a-Punch or Arsenal Machine will end up being the death of you. As these singular zombies manage to link back up with a herd, you’ll be surprised at just how easy it is to get caught off guard and quickly swarmed.
Melee Zombies During Early Difficulty Levels for Bonus Points
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Much like the standard Zombies mode, Outbreak offers additional points for meleeing Zombies; while it isn’t a massive bonus, any additional points when you’re first starting out will help you unlock upgrades faster.
Do keep in mind that knifing Zombies isn’t necessarily an effective strategy past difficulty two unless you have managed to earn enough points to justify pack-a-punching a green rarity combat knife or higher. While you will manage to one-shot most enemies with the upgrade, you’ll struggle against the Elite and Special Zombies, which become much more frequent.
Alternatively, if you have to use a weapon, try aiming for headshots as these will earn you additional points as well.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Success in Outbreak all comes down to teamwork. Without communication, your team will quickly become overrun, and completing objectives will become significantly more difficult than they need to be.So, if you’re playing with a random team or even a group of friends, be sure to speak up and start making coordinated calls that include asking for help, calling loot chests, side activities, and more.
If you’re struggling to succeed with random teams when your friends aren’t online, we recommend sticking with the dedicated Outbreak solo playlist. Not only will this allow you to get some much-needed practice, but it will make your overall Outbreak experience much easier.
Loot Everything Possible
Don’t go rushing throughout the different worlds, as you’ll be heavily benefitted sticking around and looting the different areas that each map has to offer. This will become abundantly clear as you start to explore each map, as you will begin finding hidden loot chests within buildings and other random locations that contain everything from rare weapons, salvage, ammo, armor, and even consumables.While these loot chests aren’t marked on your mini-map, they can be found by listening for a jingle-like noise, followed by a childish laugh. If you’re able to hear this noise, it will indicate that a loot chest can be found somewhere nearby.
These chests come in different rarity tiers, though, so don’t be surprised if you need to a little bit of searching before you come across the rarer tier chests.
Purchase Armor As Soon As Possible
As you start opening more and more loot boxes, you’ll quickly start racking up a rather impressive collection of salvage. You will want to make full use of this scrap by purchasing armor from the Arsenal machines that can be found throughout the map.
These machines are red and grey in color and feature a standing mannequin that’s wearing armor. As you progress throughout the waves and different regions, the game will start noticeably increasing in difficulty, and armor will be a must if you plan on surviving.
Armor isn’t the only upgrade that you can purchase, as you can also purchase weapon damage, which we have found to be more powerful than Pack-a-Punching your weapons. While armor should always be your top priority, we would definitely recommend upgrading your weapon damage once you’ve got enough points to spare.
Vehicles Aren’t Just For Traveling From Point A to Point B
While vehicles such as the Sedan and Light Truck will make exploring the large maps of Outbreak just that much easier, they are also extremely useful for running down hordes of Zombies. Although they will eventually become damaged over time, finding a new vehicle for you and your team shouldn’t be too big of a hassle as we’ve found that they quite frequently spawn throughout the different maps.Additionally, if you’re to take down at least 100 Zombies with your vehicle, you’ll complete a Dark Ops challenge. If you complete all nine challenges, you’ll unlock a unique “Grey Matter” Epic Sniper Rifle Blueprint.
For more details on how to unlock each of the 9 Dark Ops Challenges in Outbreak, check out our complete guide below:
Looking for more Outbreak content? Check out our Outbreak Hub to find even more How-To Guides.
Losing ain’t fun, but I need to offer my sincerest contrast to Michigan for accomplishing something it hasn’t done in almost two decades.
Michigan goes undefeated against Ohio State in the regular season in both football and basketball for the first time since 2003-04.
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) February 21, 2021
Maybe they should just shutter their football program?
Word of the Day: Emaciated.
IF THE TOURNAMENT STARTED TODAY… We’re getting close enough to the Big Ten Tournament that we can start dreaming. And you can sign me the hell up for this:
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— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) February 22, 2021
I’ll be stoked if Ohio State and Michigan are on opposite ends of the bathroom setting up a potential title game showdown, because I was ready to run that back as soon as Sunday’s game ended.
This time, we just need to keep Michigan from shooting 80 percent from three for an entire half, and then also make more than 50 percent of our layups. All totally doable things!
HIGHEST CEILING IN THE DRAFT. If the pre-draft buzz is any indication, it would seem that Baron Browning is about to make himself quite a bit of money in these next few months.
Could make a strong case @OhioStateFB Baron Browning (6031v, 241v, 33 arm, 81 wing) is highest ceiling OLB in 2021 draft. Potential do-it-all backer stood out as edge-setter, rusher, & dropper at @seniorbowl. NFL teams see him as Day 1 starting SAM. #TheDraftStartsInMobile pic.twitter.com/rd46mDwjbz
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) February 20, 2021
I’m afraid I’m going to feel the same “why the hell did we not use him like this in college?” feelings towards Baron Browning as I do with former third-team All-Big Ten receiver Michael Thomas.
But hey, if that happens, it means Baron’s balling out in The League, and I’ll gladly take on a little remorse in that case.
PROVED THEMSELVES. The Buckeyes may have lost yesterday, but it seems they’ve earned themselves a few believers with their performance because their national title odds actually improved.
Ohio State entered the weekend with +1200 odds to win the national title, but after Sunday afternoon’s 92-87 loss to Michigan in an absolutely incredible back-and-forth game, Ohio State now has +1100 odds to win the NCAA Tournament – the fourth-best odds in the country with all odds coming courtesy of Bovada.lv.
That tells me that even though Ohio State didn’t get the win on Sunday, they accomplished the mission of proving they belong on can hang with anybody in the country.
HOT MIC MOMENT. Lesson: always check your microphone before screaming profanities to everyone within earshot.
(NSFW audio ahead, just FYI)
The FCS season is off to the perfect start thanks to a referee completely forgetting to turn off his mic pic.twitter.com/02naIFPe6Y
— Unnecessary Roughness (@UnnecRoughness) February 20, 2021
Can the ref throw an unsportsmanlike conduct flag on himself? How does that work?
SONG OF THE DAY. “Redbone” by Lando Calrissian
NOT STICKING TO SPORTS. I tracked down the girls who bullied me as a kid and here is what they had to say… The beach bum who beat Wall Street and made millions on GameStop… A customer received a bottle of urine in a HelloFresh delivery… Federal agents seize $2.82 million worth of cocaine-coated corn flakes… Why I’ll always drop everything to answer my brother’s calls from prison… The soothing digital rooms of YouTube…
Listed below are over 20 tips and tricks that will help get you started in the latest hit survival game, Valheim. Got a tip you think we should include? Let us know in the comments below!
Quick Tips and Tricks to Get You Started in Valheim
It’s very much possible to die from falling trees, so once you’ve chopped it down be sure to watch as the tree falls to ensure you’re not in the line of danger.
Don’t be like us, as we spent many of our early hours not even knowing that splitting item stacks was a thing. To split your stack of items, simply press Shift click an item to bring up a custom menu that will allow you to split your item stacks.
As tempting as it may be to swim across large bodies of water, it’s important to note that swimming uses up your stamina and should you run out, you’ll begin to take damage and will eventually die from drowning.
There’s no easy way to train your skills, as the level will simply increase as you perform the ability.
Looking to take pretty screenshots? Remove the HUD by pressing Ctrl+F3.
Flint is one of the most important items that you’ll need during your early game experience, but where can you find it? You can find Flint by searching the edges of the various bodies of water that you’ll find throughout Valheim’s biomes. Flint is white/grey in color and takes on a rectangular shape.
Consider crafting a shield as they’ll play a large part in your survival as it’s easy to get swarmed by enemies.
If you’re looking to be successful in Valheim, you’ll need to learn how to parry your enemies correctly.
That being said though, don’t be afraid to retreat! As some situations can be much tougher than you initially think as more enemies arrive as backup.
While there’s no exact benefit to sheathing your weapon, you can carry it on your back by pressing R on your keyboard.
Start Gathering Supplies Straight Away
Gathering supplies when first starting can be a little daunting, especially when you don’t any tools, but don’t fear, you will be able to gather both wood and stone fairly easily.
To gather wood, simply punch small trees or look for fallen branches to obtain wood. To gather stone, look for small black colored rocks that can be found all across the ground.
Take Full Advantage of the Map Markers
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Never get lost again or lose track of a dungeon that you weren’t quite ready to explore!
To place map markers, simply open the world map by pressing M on your keyboard. Once you’ve opened your map, simply click one of the five different icons that can be found in the lower right corner. With the icon selected, double click the area on the map that you would like to mark to create a marker that can you then name anything that you like.
To clear a marker, simply right click in order to delete it from the map.
Tips for Building a Shelter
Coming soon!
Build a Bed and Campfire to Create a Spawn Point
Now that you’ve build the foundations to your new base, it’s time to officially call this place home by setting the base as your spawn point for when you reload the world or unfortunately meet your demise.
Thankfully, creating a a spawn point is easy as all you will need to do is simply craft a bed and a campfire. Once you’ve built and placed both of these items within your base, sleep in the bed to create a brand new spawn point.Unfortunately you can only have one spawn point at this current time, so if you’ve got multiple bases set up, be sure to pick wisely. Furthermore, the bed will also act a great way to skip the rather grueling and dark nights.
There’s No Repair Cost, So Keep Your Gear Up to Scratch
That’s right, throughout Valheim’s early access stage you will be able to repair your gear completely free of charge! Now you’ve got no excuses for ever letting your weapons sit unrepaired in fear of using up your supplies.
Take Full Advantage of the Old Buildings That You Find Across the Map
Don’t bypass those old destroyed buildings that you find throughout Valheim’s different biomes as once you’ve crafted a Hammer, simply place a Workbench nearby. Now equip your Hammer and use the middle mouse button to destroy the building, piece by piece. This is a great way to obtain resources for little to no effort at all.
Fishing Rods Exist! But They’ll Set You Back a Hefty Fee
Unlike other survival games, fishing rods can not be crafted in Valheim. Instead, you will need to visit a Merchant, who can only be found within the Black Forest biomes. For a complete guide on finding Haldor the Merchant, click here.
Increase Your Carry Weight With This Item
Need more inventory space? Well unfortunately we have some bad news, as there is currently no way to increase your inventory space. However, you can purchase the Megingjord item from Haldor the Merchant for a whooping 950 Gold Coins. This item will allow you to increase your carry weight from 300 to 450 – which is quite the increase!
Defeat the First Boss to Craft a Pickaxe
To craft a Pickaxe in Valheim, you will firstly need to acquire a series of materials that can only be obtained by defeating the very first boss in the game, Eikthyr.
Need some help summoning and defeating Eikthyr? Click the link below to find our complete boss guide for defeating Eikthyr in Valheim.
Defeating Eikthyr should be a fairly easy task, but as you can expect, taking on your first boss is pretty nerve wrecking and will require a few hours of preparation before you dive straight in. Before you tackle Eikthyr, you’ll want to ensure that you’ve crafted some leather armor, a shield, and a flint axe/knife. All of these items require the following materials: deer pelts, leather scraps, flint, stone, and wood.
Killing deer is also crucial, as you’ll require two deer heads in order to summon the powerful Stag Boss, Eikthyr.
Upon defeating Eikthyr, you will receive several pairs of Hard Antlers. These Antlers can be used to unlock the Antler Pickaxe, which can now be crafted at a Workbench of level 2 or higher.
For more details on crafting your very first Pickaxe, click the link below to visit our complete guide to obtaining a Pickaxe.
Playing Singleplayer? Consider Using These Cheats
That’s right, if you’re playing singleplayer you’ll have access to a number of neat cheats that can make your Valheim experience much easier.
To start using cheats and other general console commands in Valheim, you will need to press F5 in order to bring up the console command box.
Before you can continue delving into the world of cheats, you will need to ensure that cheats are activated by typing “imacheater“. However, it is worth noting that cheats can only be used in singleplayer and will not work on multiplayer servers.
From enabling god mode, killing all nearby enemies, teleporting, and even starting random events, we have a complete list all cheats that you can use in Valheim in our complete guide below.
Oregon Ducks quarterback Tyler Shough announced on Friday that he has entered the transfer portal.
In a social media post, Shough said he’ll have three remaining years of eligibility and will move on from Oregon as a graduate transfer.
Shough won the starting job in fall camp in 2020 and started all seven games for the Ducks, but he was replaced in the team’s bowl game for long stretches by backup Anthony Brown. Oregon lost 34-17 to Iowa State in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, with Shough completing 7 of 9 passes for 79 yards and an interception.
“There was enough clarity to start Tyler, which is what we did,” head coach Mario Cristobal said after the game, “but there was enough good play by Anthony to where we felt it merited him playing, and that’s what we did.”
Oregon’s season was delayed until November because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but when Shough finally took the field, he performed well, throwing for eight touchdowns and just two interceptions in his first three games, all Oregon wins. But the Ducks faltered down the stretch, dropping three of four to end the season, and Shough saw his role diminish behind Brown, a graduate transfer from Boston College with extensive playing experience.
For the year, Shough completed 63.5% of his throws with 13 passing TDs and six interceptions.
Many blessings and opportunities ahead! Hebrews 11:1 pic.twitter.com/e8MyWCwyn6
— Tyler Shough (@tylershough2) February 12, 2021
“I would like to thank my coaches at Oregon for the opportunity and many lessons learned these past three years,” Shough said in a statement posted to his Twitter feed. “Huge thank you to the fans and Eugene community for welcoming me here and making this place special.”
Brown announced last month that he would return to Oregon for the 2021 season. The Ducks also signed four-star recruit Ty Thompson in the 2021 class. Thompson was rated No. 67 in this year’s ESPN 300.
