Scientists are exploring a potential solution for humanity’s survival in space by studying the reproductive abilities of mice frozen-dried in orbit. Teruhiko Wakayama, a professor at the University of Yamanashi’s Advanced Biotechnology Centre, has been developing a device that can conduct rodent in vitro fertilization (IVF) on the International Space Station (ISS). The goal is … Read more
Windows 11 is set to gain a highly requested feature that allows multiple apps to access a camera simultaneously. The new multi-app camera feature, part of Windows 11 Build 26120.2702, was designed with the Hard-of-Hearing community in mind to improve accessibility. The feature enables video streaming to both a sign language interpreter and the end … Read more
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the largest barbecue chain in the nation, has closed 30 more locations amidst a significant decline in sales. Following nearly 100 closures last fall, the company is restructurering its system to focus on core operations. This move comes as the restaurant industry struggles with declining sales trends, affecting brands like Eegee’s and … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings moved into a tie for first place in the NFC North after defeating the Chicago Bears 30-12 on Monday night. Aaron Jones and Cam Akers scored touchdown runs in the second half to complement the Vikings’ stifling defense, which held the Bears scoreless for over two quarters. Justin Jefferson had seven catches … Read more
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, a large barbecue chain in the US, is continuing to close restaurants as part of its restructuring efforts. According to Restaurant Business Magazine, more than 30 locations have closed since June, following a record-breaking year of closures in 2024. The company aimed to “clean up” and strengthen its restaurant system by shutting … Read more
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured images of the Firefly Sparkle, a galaxy resembling an early Milky Way. This discovery could shed light on how our cosmic home formed in the early Universe. The Milky Way is believed to have formed around 13.5 billion years ago. However, directly observing its formation is impossible … Read more
President-elect Donald J. Trump has announced a pledge with Japanese technology company SoftBank to invest $100 billion in the United States over the next four years. The investment is intended to create 100,000 jobs and focus on technology and artificial intelligence. SoftBank’s chief executive, Masayoshi Son, had previously promised a $50 billion commitment to the … Read more
Reports of SuperAuthenti, the developer of Catly, a controversial open-world cat game, have continued to pile up. Multiple gaming websites, including this publication, have accused SuperAuthenti of using generative AI to create the game’s trailer and having ties to the NFT/Web3 community. A recent investigation by 80 Level discovered that SuperAuthenti is the sole shareholder … Read more
The Times of Israel website is currently experiencing technical difficulties, with users unable to access the site. The issue is being investigated by officials, who are working to resolve the problem as soon as possible. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/heavy-israeli-airstrikes-reported-on-syrian-military-sites-in-coastal-tartus-region
US stocks rose on Monday, driven by gains from tech companies ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate announcement. The S&P 500 added 0.4%, with Broadcom and Tesla leading the charge. Broadcom’s shares surged 11.2% as the chipmaker reported strong quarterly sales and profits, highlighting its artificial intelligence business. The stock was also named a top … Read more