Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery by observing the Kepler-51 system using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The team, led by Penn State and Osaka University, initially aimed to study the super-puff planet Kepler-51d. However, during their observations, the planet unexpectedly transited its star two hours earlier than predicted. This anomaly led the researchers … Read more
This year has seen a vibrant shift in pop music, with talented newcomers taking center stage. Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Charli xcx have brought a fresh wave of humor, inventiveness, and revelry to the genre. Meanwhile, artists like MJ Lenderman and Mk.gee are being hailed as future classics, while Sexxy Red and Glorilla are … Read more
A groundbreaking discovery in Kenya’s Koobi Fora site has shed new light on human evolution. Researchers have found 1.5 million-year-old footprints that prove two distinct pre-human species, Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, coexisted at the same time. The footprints, dated to around 1.5 million years ago, were discovered in a wet mud bed near Lake … Read more
A recent steel takeover in America has ignited a global political firestorm. The deal, which saw an American company acquire another major player, has raised eyebrows among world leaders and industry experts alike. The controversy surrounding the takeover centers around concerns over national security, trade policies, and the impact on local economies. Critics argue that … Read more
The 2024 SPIE Optics + Photonics conference in San Diego featured prominent themes of light-based processing and machine learning, sparking discussions on their real-world applicability. Attendees were particularly interested in exploring linear versus non-linear approaches and all-optical versus hybrid methods. Optical computing and artificial intelligence were at the forefront of these conversations, with experts weighing … Read more
Food safety concerns are on the rise this holiday season, with Costco’s Kirkland brand eggs and SunFed’s whole cucumbers facing recalls due to potential salmonella contamination. The recall for Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs affects 10,800 packages from Handsome Brook Farm, sold at 25 locations across several states, including Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, … Read more
Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks said he’s out of 2,500 pies after thieves stole his van containing the baked goods. The refrigerated van was stolen from a storage unit with the pies in boxes bearing Banks’ name. The pies were worth about £25,000 (around $31,000) and were meant to be sold at York Christmas Market. Banks … Read more
A deadly Israeli strike on Tuesday has killed one person in Lebanon, further destabilizing a fragile ceasefire that has been in place since last week. The strike, which was carried out by drone and artillery fire, is the latest escalation of violence between Israel and Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu … Read more
A recent study suggests that Germanic warriors during the Roman era used carefully dosed stimulants to enhance their courage and physical endurance in battle. Researchers found hundreds of small, spoon-like objects at archaeological sites across Scandinavia, Germany, and Poland, dating between the 1st and 4th centuries CE. These objects, measuring 1.5 to 2.7 inches in … Read more
The open beta of Monster Hunter Wilds has ended, and Capcom’s director Yuya Tokuda has revealed that one of the most common complaints – frequent monster movement – was a bug. The monsters would run away more often than intended due to the issue, frustrating some players. Tokuda explained that the constant movement was a … Read more