Researchers from RMIT University found that confined environments, like the International Space Station, alter people’s perception of food aromas. Using virtual reality to simulate space conditions, participants reported stronger smells for most aromas except lemongrass, compared to a microgravity posture. In this study, 44 people’s emotional responses and perception of eight food aromas were tested … Read more
The long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s 2000 epic “Gladiator” finally arrived in theaters, but unfortunately, it fails to live up to expectations. The story takes place 16 years after the events of the first film and follows Lucius (Paul Mescal), a buffed-up warrior who may or may not be the son of Maximus (Russell Crowe). … Read more
Ridley Scott’s latest historical epic, Gladiator II, has been met with skepticism from historians and fans alike. The director’s brush-off of criticisms, likening them to pedantry, only serves as a reminder that accuracy in a movie set in the past matters. The film’s numerous historical errors have led to questions about its plausibility. In the … Read more
A suspect is in custody after carrying out a series of random stabbings in Manhattan on Monday morning, killing three people. The suspect, 51 years old, had been sentenced in a criminal case and was arrested for a grand larceny case last month. According to authorities, the attacker walked up to his victims without uttering … Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes and New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil have won the National League Rookie of the Year and American League Rookie of the Year awards, respectively. Skenes dominated his first season in the major leagues, finishing with a 1.96 ERA in 23 starts and striking out 170 batters. He was selected … Read more
The US Department of Energy has announced that El Capitan, a high-performance computer system, has taken the top spot in the global supercomputer rankings. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the project, which aims to address complex challenges in national security and scientific research. Located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, El Capitan … Read more
Manhattan’s luxury real estate market saw its highest weekly sales volume in almost three years last week, with 37 contracts signed for $4 million or more. The total sale value reached $364.7 million, surpassing the previous record of $368.5 million set in December 2021. The strong sales were driven by a mix of condos, co-ops, … Read more
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is pushing Alphabet Inc.’s Google to sell off its Chrome browser in an effort to break the company’s search monopoly. The move comes after a judge ruled in August that Google illegally dominated the search market. As part of the proposal, the DOJ will also seek measures related to … Read more
Valve Corporation recently released a documentary to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2, one of the most influential first-person shooters in history. Amidst the release, fans discovered an interesting fact about the company – its success might not have been possible without a single Korean-speaking intern named Andrew. In 2002, Valve filed a lawsuit … Read more
India’s Competition Commission has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to stop using data collected from WhatsApp to help with advertising on its other platforms for five years. The regulator said that Meta’s handling of WhatsApp users’ data constituted an abuse of market dominance. In February 2021, WhatsApp updated its privacy policies, … Read more