Goldman Sachs has revised its US recession forecast, lowering the probability of a recession within the next 12 months to 20%. This change comes just two weeks after the investment bank increased the odds from 15% to 25% following a weaker-than-expected July jobs report. The data released since August 2 shows no sign of recession, … Read more
A recent study has revealed that a staggering amount of microplastics are ending up in human brains. Researchers analyzed 91 brain samples from autopsied bodies and found that every single sample contained microplastics. Furthermore, the levels of plastic contamination were significantly higher than those found in liver and kidney samples from the same individuals. The … Read more
Google has announced a new AI-powered photo editing tool called “Reimagine” for its Pixel 9 devices. This tool allows users to select any non-human object or portion of an image and generate something in that space using a text prompt. While the results can be convincing and uncanny, our testing revealed some disturbing possibilities. With … Read more
RocketStar has made history by developing a nuclear fusion pulsed plasma electric propulsion unit called the FireStar Drive. This innovative concept surpasses current technologies in spacecraft engines and propulsion, potentially rivaling even hydrogen-based systems in specific areas. The FireStar Drive is a water-driven pulsed plasma thruster that utilizes aneutronic nuclear fusion to enhance performance. By … Read more
As a new Python developer, it’s essential to develop good coding habits early on in your career. This will help you write clean, efficient, and well-structured code that is easy to maintain and understand. Here are six tips to help you get started: 1. **Simplify Complex Texts**: One of the most important things you can … Read more
A recent study published in PLOS ONE sheds light on the complex relationship between personality traits, such as conscientiousness and extraversion, and self-control. The researchers found that neuroticism can weaken the positive effect of these traits on self-control, especially when it comes to resisting temptation or initiating proactive behaviors. The study involved 480 military cadets … Read more
NASA’s Juno mission has achieved a major milestone in understanding Jupiter’s radiation environment. Scientists have created the first complete 3D radiation map of the Jupiter system, including the orbit of icy moon Europa. The map was possible due to data collected by Juno’s star camera Advanced Stellar Compass (ASC) and Stellar Reference Unit (SRU). The … Read more
Microsoft’s latest monthly security update has caused issues for dual-boot Windows and Linux systems. The patch, aimed at fixing a two-year-old vulnerability in the GRUB open-source boot loader used by many Linux devices, is inadvertently stopping some Linux installs from booting properly. Linux users are experiencing “security policy violation” messages and “something has gone seriously … Read more