NASA’s Perseverance rover is about to embark on its most challenging mission yet – a steep ascent up the western rim of Jezero Crater on Mars. The climb, scheduled to start around August 19, will take the rover through some of the steepest terrain it has encountered since landing in February 2021. Perseverance has already … Read more
A team of scientists from Japan, Greenland, and Denmark has made a groundbreaking discovery about the behavior of bowhead whales. By applying chaos theory to 144 days of diving records from 12 tagged whales in Disko Bay, West Greenland, researchers uncovered a 24-hour cycling pattern in their diving behavior during the spring. The analysis showed … Read more
Magnesium is an essential mineral found in various foods such as nuts, seeds, beans, whole grains, and leafy greens. Adequate magnesium intake is crucial for healthy muscle, nerve, and cardiovascular function. In the US, a deficiency is more likely caused by underlying health issues rather than dietary habits. While some claims about magnesium supplements may … Read more
BMW has effectively abandoned its long-range high-beam technology, also known as laser lighting, which was first introduced on the i8 in 2014. The German automaker admitted to quietly “disappearing” the technology, citing a lack of future product plans. The long-range lighting system, which delivered twice the high-beam range of contemporary LED systems while using 30 … Read more
Ethereum ETFs have made a historic milestone by recording their first-ever positive weekly flows. According to Arkham Intelligence, the net inflow for ETH ETFs reached an impressive 31,500 ETH, equivalent to $75.07 million, over the past week. Leading the charge was BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset management firms, which accumulated a staggering $168.55 … Read more
A recent paper published in the journal Archaeological Prospection has sparked debate among experts about the origins of human civilisation. The study claims that a layer of the Gunung Padang pyramid in Indonesia, dating back to 25,000 BC, was constructed by humans – a finding that challenges the conventional record of human civilisation emerging around … Read more
Here is the rewritten text: The Pokémon card craze has taken over the collectibles industry, according to Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA). In 2023 alone, PSA graded at least 6 million Pokémon cards. The boom started when more ’90s kids began making money and spending it on their childhood hobbies. Before the pandemic, most collectors reserved … Read more
Here’s the rewritten text: The Made by Google 2024 event brought exciting updates, including the introduction of the new Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel Watch 3, and Gemini Live AI chatbot. The Pixel 9 series offers improved cameras, AI features, and a larger display. The entry-level Pixel 9 starts at $799, while the Pixel 9 … Read more
Strange Spider-Like Features Emerge on Mars’ Surface On the Martian surface near the Red Planet’s south pole, a peculiar phenomenon has been observed. The European Space Agency’s Mars Express orbiter captured images of small, dark features resembling spiders moving across the region known as Inca City. This unusual pattern appears when spring sunlight warms layers … Read more
Two high school students from The Woodlands, Justin Huang and Victoria Ou, won a $50,000 prize for creating a microplastics filtration system that uses ultrasonic waves to remove 84% to 94% of microplastics in a single pass. Their prototype system targets the tiny plastic particles that persist in water and food sources, with research ongoing … Read more