The team that gave us the first-ever image of a black hole has released a new image of Sagittarius A*‚ the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way‚ this time seen in polarised light for the first time. The image has captured the magnetic field structures spiraling around the black hole‚ similar to those seen around M87*‚ suggesting "strong‚ twisted‚ and organized" magnetic fields might be common among black holes.The Event Horizon Telescope is a collaboration that uses radio telescopes around the world to form a combined array the size of Earth‚ large enough to image a black hole. If your eye had the same resolution‚ you could see a donut on the surface of the Moon. It's given us the first image of our own Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*) and the much larger and more powerful black hole at the center of the massive elliptical galaxy Messier 87. In 2021 it captured M87*'s magnetic fields‚ the first ever for a black hole‚ using polarized light. Now the team has used the polarization of light to image the magnetic fields of Sgr A* for the first time. Light is made by oscillating electromagnetic waves and if it is oscillating in a preferred direction we call it polarized. This is how 3D glasses work – the two lenses have different polarization that let in only part of the light so our brains can create a 3D picture in our head. Polarized light helps reduce glare from bright light sources‚ which allowed the team to have a sharper view of the edge of the black hole and to map the magnetic field lines present there.“For the first time‚ we have obtained polarimetric images at the event horizon scale of the black hole at our Galaxy's center‚ Sgr A*‚" Professor Mariafelicia De Laurentis‚ EHT Deputy Project Scientist and professor at the University of Naples Federico II‚ told IFLScience."Thanks to the polarization of light‚ these images reveal a surprisingly detailed and orderly magnetic structure around the black hole. It is important that these images are offered in polarized light because it allows us to "see" and understand the geometry of the magnetic field around the black hole‚ a crucial aspect that cannot be captured with non-polarized light alone."The magnetic structures around both M87* and Sagittarius A* are remarkably similar despite the size difference.Image Credit: EHT CollaborationThe plasma around a supermassive black hole moves along the magnetic field lines as plasma is made of charged particles. The whirling of these particles creates a polarization pattern on the light that is perpendicular to the magnetic field. Measuring the polarization tells us exactly how the magnetic field is wrapping around the supermassive black hole.“Polarization matters in the study of black holes because it provides us with information about the geometry and dynamics of the magnetic fields surrounding the black hole‚" Professor De Laurentis explained. "These fields play a key role in accretion processes and jet emissions‚ directly influencing the observation of black holes and our understanding of the physics governing these extreme objects.”Accretion and jet emissions are not things our friendly neighborhood supermassive black hole tends to partake in much. As black holes go‚ Sagittarius A* is fairly quiet and calm‚ which is a good thing because even at 26‚000 light-years away‚ an active supermassive black hole can have an impact. These objects can shape the destiny of a whole galaxy.But for M87*‚ those magnetic fields are key to the release of powerful jets. The supermassive black hole has been observed releasing jets of particles moving at almost the speed of light extending for about 5‚000 light-years from M87*. Seeing the same magnetic structures that power far-reaching events in M87 in our own supermassive black hole suggests these are underlying mechanisms shared by all black holes.“These magnetic fields are pivotal in controlling the accretion of matter into black holes and the ejection of energetic jets‚ which are among the most spectacular phenomena in the universe‚" Professor De Laurentis told IFLScience. "Understanding these fields allows us to probe the extreme conditions near black holes‚ testing theories of gravity and magnetohydrodynamics in regimes where the effects of Einstein's general relativity play a crucial role.”This image of Sagittarius A* is another step forward in better understanding black holes and how they affect their host galaxies‚ as well as a fantastic test bed for theoretical models of black hole activities. “These observations represent a technical milestone‚ showcasing the capabilities of current astronomical instruments and methodologies. They set a precedent for future observational campaigns and theoretical studies‚ pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe‚” Professor De Laurentis told IFLScience.The next-generation Event Horizon Telescope will be even better. The studies are published in two papers in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.

Earth is riddled with millions of tonnes of explosive bomb material‚ particularly from the two world wars that struck the 20th century. While most have remained buried and forgotten over the past decades‚ new research is showing that many are loaded with a chemical that’s making them increasingly prone to blowing up as time goes by.The chemical in question is Amatol‚ a highly explosive material made from a mixture of TNT and ammonium nitrate that was used in many bombs made for World War One and World War Two‚ including aircraft bombs‚ shells‚ depth charges‚ and naval mines.Other commonly used explosives‚ like pure trinitrotoluene (TNT) or Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN)‚ remain relatively stable as they age and don’t become any more dangerous than they were in their infancy. However‚ Amatol appears to become more sensitive to impact as time passes if it's held under certain conditions.In a series of experiments‚ two scientists at the University of Oslo and the University of Stavanger in Norway dropped weights onto five samples of Amatol explosives collected from battlefields. This showed that the bombs were way more sensitive to impact than previously realized and had become increasingly more volatile as they aged.This shift in temperament most likely occurred because of the way Amatol reacts to other chemicals in the natural environment.“Studies have [...] revealed that the presence of moisture‚ along with other factors‚ can contribute to an increase in the impact sensitivity of Amatols‚” the study authors explain.“It is known that explosive compositions containing ammonium nitrate may become sensitized when contaminated with small amounts of metals or when they come into contact with metals. These contaminating metals may react chemically with ammonium nitrate‚ forming complex salts and sensitizing the mixture‚” they add.It’s not uncommon for unexploded bombs from WW2 to be found – and for them to cause real trouble. Just last month in February 2024‚ a 500-kilogram (1‚102-pound) German bomb was discovered in a backyard in Plymouth‚ UK. Over 100 soldiers and bomb disposal experts were called in‚ while 10‚000 nearby residents were forced to evacuate‚ ironically marking one of the largest evacuation operations since the end of the Second World War.Fortunately‚ the bomb was safely removed without any injuries‚ but these incidents can sometimes end badly. In 2008‚ 17 people were injured at a construction site in the German town of Hattingen when an excavator drove over a 250-kilogram (550-pound) WW2-era bomb‚ causing it to explode. The new research implies that unexploded bomb incidents like this could potentially become a growing problem. Concluding their study‚ the researchers stress that people tasked with clearing up unexploded bombs should be made aware of the increase in the impact sensitivity of Amatol.The new study is published in the journal Royal Society Open Science.

In a world that changes as rapidly as ours does‚ it can be hard to imagine much that stands the test of time. Trees‚ however‚ seem to be pretty damn good at it (unless we keep chopping them down‚ of course) – and there’s even one that’s seen us through since the Ancient Egyptians were kicking about.That tree is Methuselah‚ a bristlecone pine that’s quite aptly nicknamed after the biblical figure who was said to have lived for 969 years. That’s nothing in comparison to this tree though‚ which is thought to be at least 4‚789 years old‚ if not older‚ meaning it is generally considered to be the oldest tree in the world.Methuselah can be found somewhere between California’s Sierra Nevada range and the Nevada border‚ in the Inyo National Forest. Its exact location‚ however‚ is kept secret to keep it out of harm’s way because‚ like we said‚ humans seem to have an unfortunate habit of lopping down old and iconic trees.It helps that Methuselah is protected‚ but the traits of bristlecone pines mean it’s no surprise that they’re among the oldest living organisms. This group of trees are what’s known as extremophiles‚ living in regions with extreme weather and dry soils – if Methuselah can deal with all of that‚ no wonder it’s been around for so long‚ though it also means it takes an extremely long time to grow.Nonetheless‚ these trees have adapted to the harsh conditions by having branched‚ shallow roots to get as much water as possible. They also have a solid resistance against pest invasion‚ literally – bristlecones have dense‚ resinous wood that’s very hard to wriggle into.What Methuselah also seems pretty resistant to is competition for the title of “World’s Oldest Tree”. Various other contenders have popped up over the years‚ but one of the closest calls in recent times came in the form of a giant cypress tree known as “Great Grandfather”.Found in an ancient forest in southern Chile‚ some researchers believe that the tree is well over 5‚000 years old‚ meaning it could safely snatch the title away from Methuselah. However‚ others have taken issue with how its age has been estimated.Typically‚ tree age is estimated by boring a sample from the core of the tree and analyzing its rings. Researchers Jonathan Barichivich and Antonio Lara attempted to do this to Great Grandfather‚ but couldn’t quite reach the middle. Instead‚ they used statistical modeling using samples from other trees to estimate age.Since that goes against established methods‚ Methuselah appears to be keeping a hold of its crown for now‚ if a little more precariously than before. 

Astronomer Sebastian Voltmer is perplexed by an unidentified object he saw flying past the Moon. Voltmer was photographing the night sky‚ and a mysterious object appeared in the lens of his telescope. “I can’t explain it‚” he said. “I was filming the moon‚ and suddenly I saw something fast and bright rushing across the screen.” It was initially thought that it was a satellite or space station‚ but these options were ruled out because such objects do not typically fly past the Moon at such high speeds. The meteorite was also ruled out because the object did not have a distinctive tail and its speed was too high. @sebastianvoltmer Our Moon and a very fast object seen through the C11 telescope from our SpaceStudio @✨Weltraum-Atelier ✨ #space #moon #satellite #spacejunk #asteroid #craters #nasa #astrotok #astronomy #ufo #uap #astrophotography #sebastianvoltmer ♬ For An Angel – Spencer &; Hill Remix – Paul van Dyk The International Meteor Organization also said it had no records of shooting stars at the time Voltmer was filmed. The astronomer also rules out the presence of flies or dust near the lens. “I guess it was at an altitude of 100 to 200 kilometers‚ which would be low Earth orbit‚” Voltmer said. The exact shape of the object cannot be determined because the still image is blurred due to its high speed. It may have been space debris or a military installation‚ but Voltmer disagrees. This is not the first time astronomers have observed unexplained objects near the Moon. In 2019‚ the China National Space Administration released footage of an object passing behind the far side of the Moon. The object was never identified. Voltmer’s discovery further highlights how mysterious phenomena in the cosmos continue to challenge our understanding. As scientists continue to study these objects‚ we may someday get closer to unraveling their true nature. The post Unidentified object speeds past the Moon‚ baffling astronomers appeared first on Anomalien.com.

In a quaint neighborhood where the lines between the wild and the domestic blur‚ a heartwarming tale unfolds each year‚ as captivating as it is unique. A raccoon‚ affectionately named Roxie‚ embarks on a remarkable journey of trust and friendship with a human‚ Brittany‚ who had recently moved into her new home. This unusual bond... The post Raccoon knocks on human best buddy’s door and introduces her to adorable ‘babies’ appeared first on Animal Channel.

Welcome to Woke of the Weak where I’ll update you about the most woke‚ progressive‚ insane‚ and crazy clips and stories that the left thinks is tolerable and well‚ point out why exactly they’re nuts. What’s the difference between sugar and Splenda? What about between poultry and lab grown “chicken”? Or cow milk verses non-dairy creamer? Or the difference between speaking with a real representative or a robot? Well‚ the first ones of each of the series are real - whereas the second ones are fake‚ they’re artificial.  Something else that’s artificial is the so-called "happiness" that many people on the left convince themselves that they possess when in reality it’s all fake. All this woke identity crap may bring temporary satisfaction but long term happiness? Not a chance. This week we took a look at how lefties root themselves in things of this world and yet‚ are confused when ultimately‚ they end up unhappy.  We started out by hearing from a woman who expressed her deep hatred for America and hard work via an all-out tantrum.  Another lady twerked at a restaurant in a hot pink thong-type-thing. Unfortunately kids were present for the "show" and likely felt the gyrations from their seats. Next we saw a girl pretending to be a boy explain one of the greatest days of “his” life. The day she was called a “sir” at the grocery market. A different trannie explained something else that’s artificial: the “periods” of transgender women. Fake news alert!!! We even heard from a transgender man ( a woman) who doesn’t feel that she fits fully into a “male” specific box nor into any box and then another freak who explained how he identified as a dragon and wanted to say “bye bye” to his balls. Singer Sam Smith graced us with his presence by getting a necklace that said “SEX” placed around his neck during a concert. I think that Smith is a great representation of what non-binary Satan would look like … that‚ or the next freak in our video who had black lips‚ red hair and red eyeballs. As one more element of delusion‚ we played a video advertisement for a LGBTQ family camp in Georgia! I know where I WON’T be sending my kids.  

Fox's drama The Cleaning Lady is a propaganda vehicle for open borders advocates. Last night‚ it romanticized illegals and portrayed a cartel leader as someone who cares about his human cargo. The series revolves around Thony (Elodie Yung)‚ a crime scene "cleaner" for a fictional Mexican cartel. On Tuesday's episode‚ "Agua‚ Fuego‚ Tierra‚ Viento‚" Thony drives through the desert border to rescue her sister-in-law Fiona (Martha Millan) and nephew Chris (Sean Lew).  Fiona and Chris are illegal immigrants from the Philippines. They were deported last season and are trying to sneak back into the country again with Thony's help. Fiona and Chris got separated from their coyote and are lost in the desert. As they struggle to survive‚ angelic Fiona gives her son a speech about how the illegals who came before them in that same desert "risked everything to get a better life than what they had."  Fiona: Okay? Everything out here tells you a story of someone who had the guts to do this. Okay? Who risked everything to get a better life than what they had. People like Camila and Gizelle‚ they came from nothing -- nothing. The rain stopped. The crops dried out. They were left with nothing to eat. You think they came out here to die? They fight and they don't give up.  Thony sets out into the desert to find them after they don't arrive with the coyote. Jorge (Santiago Cabrera)‚ a murderous cartel leader who facilitated the illegals' journey‚ helps Thony in her search. Is the audience supposed to believe a cartel thug actually cares about these people's lives? The episode's villains are instead American vigilantes who hunt down and kill illegals in the desert. The vigilantes are white‚ of course‚ and their caricatured dialogue is cringeworthy. The female vigilante is named "Barbie" and her male companion is dumb and creepy. Like so many network shows‚ the bloodthirsty pair are a left-wing fantasy of illegal immigration opponents. Male Vigilante: On your knees. On your knees! Both of you.  Jorge: Hey‚ we're just out here hunting‚ amigo‚ and I don't think you want any trouble.  Male Vigilante: That's funny. We're out here hunting‚ too‚ and it looks like we just got lucky. Alpha‚ we got ourselves some drug mules‚ maybe Coyotes.  Man: Roger that Delta. We just spotted a cargo truck that might have about a dozen aliens in it. [ Laughs ]  Male Vigilante: Copy that. Where are you from?  Thony: Las Vegas. Male Vigilante: Oh‚ come on. Where are you really from?  Thony: Cambodia.  Male Vigilante:  Whoo! Did you hear that‚ Barbie? All the way from Cam-bo-di-a. They're crawling in from every crevice. What do you all call that? La cucaracha? [ Laughs ]  Jorge: Yeah. Why don't you crawl back to whatever trailer park you came -- [ Yelps ] ♪ Put the gun down now! Put it down! Male Vigilante: Come on. Shoot him‚ Barbie!  Jorge: Barbie‚ don't listen to this scumbag. Put the gun down! [ Gunshot ]  Network shows portray white Americans as so stupid and evil that you have to wonder why anyone from another country would want to live in the United States if this fiction were really true. Jorge and Thony leave the two Americans in the desert to die. "Let the animals take care of them. They can see what it's like‚" Jorge says. Jorge is a murderous human trafficker who is angry at the Americans for being cruel. Jorge and Thony find Fiona and Chris and reunite them with friends and family in the United States. Everyone is one big‚ happy family again. Hollywood regularly pushes open borders narratives‚ but "Agua‚ Fuego‚ Tierra‚ Viento" was one of the most infuriating episodes I've seen on television. It dripped with hatred of the United States‚ glorified illegal activity and made a human trafficker look heroic.  The Cleaning Lady is currently on its third season despite low ratings. Let's hope this season will be the last of this awful show.

There was some impressively dense anti-Republican labeling in the lead of veteran congressional reporter Carl Hulse’s Sunday New York Times story. The online headline certainly delivered the flavor – not just “right‚” but “far right‚” not just “conservative‚” but “ultraconservative”! "Revenge” isn’t exactly neutral either. The Far Right Lost Badly and Wants Its Revenge Bipartisan spending legislation approved by Congress represented a major defeat for ultraconservatives‚ who immediately turned on Speaker Mike Johnson.” The labeling and tone got no less biased as it went. The story fits Hulse’s pattern of painting Republicans as extremists -- a tactic he eagerly employed long before Donald Trump descended the Trump Tower escalator in 2015. In other words‚ one can’t blame it on Trump. As 2023 opened with Republicans newly in control of the House‚ the far-right members of the party considered themselves empowered when it came to federal spending‚ with increased muscle to achieve the budget cuts of their dreams. Today’s GOP rarely proposes actual “budget cuts‚” making that a red herring. But it turned out that many of their Republican colleagues did not share their vision of stark fiscal restraint. Or at least not fervently enough to go up against a Democratic Senate and White House to try to bring it into fruition. Instead‚ Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday pushed through a $1.2 trillion bipartisan package to fund the government for the rest of the year‚ with none of the deep cuts or policy changes that ultraconservatives had demanded. Those on the right fringe have been left boiling mad and threatening to make him the second Republican speaker to be deposed this term. “The speaker failed us today‚” declared Representative Thomas Massie‚ Republican of Kentucky‚ after one of his ultraright colleagues‚ Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene‚ Republican of Georgia‚ filed a measure to potentially force a vote to remove Mr. Johnson‚ over a spending plan she called “atrocious” and “a betrayal.” In all‚ Hulse made five repetitions of the “far right” insult‚ including the online headline‚ three “ultraconservatives” and one “ultraright” to spice things up. Hulse nodded approval at the final‚ Democrat-pleasing spending bill‚ saying it “represented fairly traditional compromise measures. They gave each party some wins‚ some losses and some election-year talking points….” But the legislation was assailed by members of the House Freedom Caucus‚ the far-right bloc that has bedeviled its own party’s speakers for years‚ as a betrayal by Mr. Johnson‚ for both its content and the way it was handled. One “far-right” wasn’t enough. The very next paragraph began: Not only did members of the far right not get the steep cuts and severe border restrictions they had envisioned‚ they were also unable to secure the conservative policy riders they had sought to stop the “weaponization” of the Justice Department‚ with most of the truly contentious proposals stripped out because Democrats would not accept them. Hulse pulled the same thing in a March 8 "news analysis‚" with six uses of "far right" and an "ultraconservative" to boot. Nobody in Hulse's House is on the "far left."

On Tuesday‚ the Supreme Court heard oral arguments for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine. Supporters of both sides gathered outside the Court in Washington D.C. to share their stance. Pro-aborts advocated for the abortion pill to remain on the market while pro-lifers insisted that the FDA was negligent in its research prior to approving the abortion pill and thus‚ that the pill should be removed from the market. Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) Senior Counsel Erin Hawley argued before the court along with Dr. Christina Francis‚ CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians &; Gynecologists‚ and Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach who all insisted that the FDA’s “unlawful removal of critical safeguards for the use of chemical abortion drugs‚” harms women and that the abortion pill regime is not safe.  Here’s the summary according to ADF’s website: FDA began recklessly removing in-person doctor visits to check for ectopic pregnancies‚ severe bleeding‚ and life-threatening infections. It also removed reporting requirements that once provided doctors‚ women‚ and the public with better information about the serious risks associated with abortion drugs. ADF attorneys are asking the court to affirm the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit’s decision holding that the FDA acted unlawfully when it removed these safeguards. During their arguments‚ rallies were held outside the Supreme Court building. Representatives from Concerned Women for America‚ Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America‚ March for Life‚ Young Women for America‚ and various congresspeople held signs and insisted that the FDA needed to do its actual job and produce drugs that help‚ not harm people. “I would love it if the other side would tell the truth. They are about big abortion. They are not about safety for women and it’s never been about safety for babies‚” Concerned Women for America’s Penny Nance said in front of SCOTUS.  Jeanie Mancini‚ president of March for life‚ sent an email following the event and noted the following: Kelly Lester‚ a mom who previously had numerous abortions and is also the Outreach Coordinator for And Then There Were None and Pro-Love Ministries‚ shared how harmful these pills can be‚ some even leading to women delivering their babies alive: “Women are coming into our pregnancy resource centers with their child in their hands saying no one told me I was going to see this.” “FDA‚ DO YOUR JOB‚” Marjorie Dannenfelser‚ SBA President said while rallygoers joined in on the chant.  “She has become her own abortionist‚ in an unsafe home-abortion clinic‚” Dannenfelser said and later added‚ “The FDA broke the law and its own rules when it removed virtually every safeguard [and] every standard. Ignoring a woman's need for in person visits and ongoing care when taking dangerous abortion drugs.” Dannenfelser also said‚ “Every woman and woman’s organization in this country should come together and demand that the FDA stop its politics and we together must insist: 'FDA‚ DO YOUR JOB.'”  Today I was proud to stand with women harmed by abortion drugs courageously sharing their stories‚ and with the doctors caring for them‚ in contrast to the abortion industry that leaves women to suffer alone. They all know the true cost of the FDA’s recklessness first-hand.… pic.twitter.com/LWSa65jGaY — Marjorie Dannenfelser (@marjoriesba) March 26‚ 2024 “#WomensHealthMatters” also trended on X. One member of the Progressive Anti-Aborion Uprising group held a sign that said “Pills Should Never Kill” and wrote “Fully Human” in black marker on her pregnant belly. Many others gathered with various signs that read: “Women’s Health Matters‚” “FDA: DO YOUR JOB” and “Women Deserve Safe Medical Care.” Pro-abortion rally-goers gathered as well. Their message was essentially: “we don’t care how harmful the abortion pill is‚ we still want it available at any point‚ for any person and regardless of any risks.” One woman‚ a “rabbi‚”  in an interview with USA Today‚ insisted that her “rights are under threat” as well as her “ability to live safely and healthily.” Again‚ nothing about the abortion pill is safe. If successful‚ it kills at least one human being and puts a woman’s life in significant risk.  The same video showed individuals holding sings that read “The Bible can be your guide but not my shackle‚” “reproductive freedom for all‚” “Abortion on our own terms‚” and then of course a line of old ladies‚ who likely won’t have any use for the abortion pill‚ held letters in a line that spelt out “PRO ROE.” The pro-aborts really do come up with a bunch of nonsense when they think that their opportunity to kill babies may be at stake. Time will tell what happens with this case. Until then‚ prayers for clarity and decisions on what is actually best for the future of women's health would be well received by SCOTUS justices.     

The cast of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show came together on Tuesday to put together a satirical movie trailer about a male GOP politician who becomes a woman after a “freak jacking off accident” and has an epiphany that the party needs to support abortion‚ all while portraying the party as a bunch of out-of-touch‚ sex-crazed misogynists. The trailer begins with the narrator introducing the protagonist and immediately shows The Daily Show does not understand pro-lifers‚ “Meet Senator Tim Greco‚ he likes fast cars‚ sexy women‚ and abortion bans with no exceptions for rape‚ incest‚ or the life of the mother.”     Pro-life laws have life of the mother exceptions‚ but the trailer moves right along with Greco‚ played by Michael Kosta‚ in the office of “GOP Party Boss‚” who laments‚ “Our poll numbers with women are just tanking‚ that just doesn't make any sense.” Kosta explains that “They're probably just mad they suck at sports‚” as he proceeds to crumble up the paper with the graph and miss a waste paper basketball shot.  In the next scene‚ Kosta is seen telling a colleague that “I'm going to go jack off in the breastfeeding room‚” with the narrator repeating‚ “A freak jacking off accident transformed him.” After a rather bizarre transformation scene‚ Kosta was replaced by Desi Lydic as the narrator explains‚ “Into the one thing his political party couldn’t understand.” Lydic then visits a doctor who informs her that she is pregnant‚ which she does not take well‚ “I can't be pregnant. It's Thirsty Thursday. Isn't there some kind of medical procedure I can get?” The doctor recommends an abortion‚ but Lydic doesn’t want to go there at first‚ “No‚ god no. No‚ I mean like a medical procedure.” She replies‚ “Not in this state. Thanks to that law that Tim Greco just passed.” She then hands Lydic a newspaper that features a picture of Kosta with a sign that reads‚ “No abortions‚ even if you're pregnant after a breast pump electrocuted you.” Lydic returns to the boss’s office to explain that “I got turned into a pregnant woman from a magical breast pump on my penis… I know what women voters want: legalized abortion.” The party boss responds by mocking the suggestion and some inappropriate behavior‚ “Greco‚ that's a good one. Hey‚ does this mean‚ since you're a lady now‚ that I could have sex with you?” As Lydic leaves‚ it is revealed that the boss has been drawing cartoonishly large breasts on a stick figure. In the final scene‚ Lydic is at a whiteboard giving a presentation‚ where she again explains that “Women voters want access to abortion. You know‚ like‚ before.” One of her male colleagues again responds by proving The Daily Show doesn’t actually understand conservatives‚ “Or maybe women voters want trans women banned from working in sandwich shops?” He then asks Lydic‚ “Hey‚ now that you’re a woman‚ can we maybe –”    Despite the absurd nature of impregnating yourself after masturbating as a man‚ Lydic’s character actually hurts the pro-abortion argument. Pro-abortion advocates routinely point to the difficult health positions women find themselves in‚ but here is The Daily Show arguing for abortion out of pure convenience because it is Thursday after a choice Kosta/Lydic freely made.  Here is a transcript for the March 26 show: Comedy Central The Daily Show 3/26/2024 11:17 PM ET NARRATOR: Meet Senator Tim Greco‚ he likes fast cars‚ sexy women‚ and abortion bans with no exceptions for rape‚ incest‚ or the life of the mother.  MICHAEL KOSTA [TIM GRECO]: The ayes have it. Total abortion ban.  NARRATOR: He thought he had politics all figured out.  GOP PARTY BOSS: Our poll numbers with women are just tanking‚ that just doesn't make any sense.  KOSTA: They're probably just mad they suck at sports. Kobe!  NARRATOR: Until one day— KOSTA: I'm going to go jack off in the breastfeeding room.  NARRATOR: A freak jacking off accidents transformed him. [transformation scene] DESI LYDIC [GRECO]: It’s killing me. NARRATOR: Into the one thing his political party couldn’t understand. DESI LYDIC: Whoa. I’m a woman. I'm going to barf.  NARRATOR: This November...  DOCTOR: It’s not the flu‚ you're pregnant.  LYDIC: I can't be pregnant. It's Thirsty Thursday. Isn't there some kind of medical procedure I can get?  DOCTOR: You mean‚ an abortion?  LYDIC: No‚ god no. No‚ I mean like a medical procedure.  DOCTOR: Not in this state. Thanks to that law that Tim Greco just passed. LYDIC: Shouldn’t have made that sign so specific.  NARRATOR: The inspirational story of one Republican.  LYDIC: Boss‚ it's me‚ Tim Greco. I got turned into a pregnant woman from a magical breast pump on my penis.  GOP PARTY BOSS: I believe you. Continue.  LYDIC: I know what women voters want: legalized abortion.  GOP PARTY BOSS: Greco‚ that's a good one. Hey‚ does this mean since you're a lady now‚ that I could have sex with you?  LYDIC: No! Maybe.  NARRATOR: And what it is probably going to take to make Republicans realize what women voters actually want to.  LYDIC: Women voters want access to abortion. You know‚ like‚ before.  MAN: Or maybe women voters want trans women banned from working in sandwich shops?  GOP PARTY BOSS: Write that down.  MAN: Hey‚ now that you’re a woman‚ can we maybe –  LYDIC: Ew‚ no. Maybe.  NARRATOR: What Women Voters Want. Coming to theaters this fall.