Scientists have discovered the secret to how a type of bacteria called Deinococcus radiodurans can withstand extreme levels of radiation, and it’s a powerful antioxidant that could be used to protect humans too. Deinococcus radiodurans, nicknamed “Conan the Bacterium,” is known for its ability to survive in harsh environments, including outside of the International Space … Read more
American singer Selena Gomez and record producer Benny Blanco are engaged, according to a recent Instagram post by Gomez. The 30-year-old actress shared a photo of her large engagement ring on her finger with the caption “forever begins now.” In another Instagram Story, Gomez can be seen on FaceTime with her left-hand shaking and saying … Read more
Pushpa 2: The Rule, the sequel to 2021’s Pushpa: The Rise, is an ambitious event film that promises much but delivers little. Writer-director Sukumar Bandreddi and star Allu Arjun bring a new level of intensity to the franchise, but the relentless pace and lack of stillness make for a exhausting viewing experience. Sukumar’s unafraid approach … Read more
Google has announced its latest quantum computing chip, Willow, which boasts impressive performance claims that have sparked debate in the tech industry. According to Google Quantum AI founder Hartmut Neven, the chip’s speed is so incredible that it must have borrowed computational power from other universes, potentially indicating the existence of parallel universes. Willow performed … Read more
OpenAI is expanding its digital editing space, Canvas, to all ChatGPT users and adding new features, including a livestream announcement today, as part of its “12 Days of OpenAI” holiday-themed announcements. Canvas, announced in October, was initially only available to paying subscribers. It converts ChatGPT’s traditional interface into a left-hand sidebar with a new space … Read more
Astronomers at the University of Arizona are using the newly launched James Webb Space Telescope to study the formation of planets. According to Ilaria Pascucci, a planetary scientist, protoplanetary disks serve as “cradles” for new planet creation. Pascucci recently discussed this topic with Tim Swindle, professor emeritus of Planetary Science at the University of Arizona. … Read more
The sudden fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has raised questions about the US policy divide between the Biden and Trump administrations in the Middle East. In a pre-emptive move, President Joe Biden vowed to continue US engagement in Syria despite Assad’s departure, while Trump has taken a more isolationist stance. Biden’s decision to maintain … Read more
Scientists have discovered a new species of amphipod, named “Darkness” (camanchaca), from the Atacama Trench, a hadal zone in the deep ocean. The species was found at a staggering depth of 7,902 meters and represents a new genus within its family. The discovery sheds light on the hidden biodiversity of the deep ocean, which continues … Read more
Taiwan has accused China of deploying a large number of ships around its territory in the Pacific archipelago, saying the activity is undermining peace and disrupting international shipping and trade. The move comes after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te visited Hawaii and Guam despite China’s insistence that he is banned from overseas trips. According to local … Read more
A California man, Faramarz Lahijani, has filed a lawsuit against the California State Lottery, claiming he bought both winning Mega Millions tickets that earned him half of the $394 million jackpot. Lahijani alleges he purchased the second ticket after losing it and submitted a claim for the second ticket four days before the deadline. According … Read more