Private Japanese company ispace will launch its second-ever moon mission on a shared Falcon 9 rocket with Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander next month. The historic Mission 2 aims to successfully land on the moon for the first time since Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus in February. ispace’s new lander, Resilience, is designed to carry five payloads … Read more
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released a draft recommendation stating that taking vitamin D and calcium supplements will not reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults. Instead, they suggest focusing on other ways to protect against these risks. While vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall … Read more
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least 14 people and injuring hundreds more. The quake hit at a depth of 35 miles and was centered 19 miles west of Port Vila, the largest city in the Pacific island nation. Rescue efforts began immediately after the quake, … Read more
The US is experiencing a surprising boomlet in good health news, with recent data showing declines in drug overdose deaths, traffic fatalities, and obesity rates. Despite being considered a “rich death trap” for its young citizens, the country has seen a rare bright spot in a century of escalating mortality rates. According to government reports, … Read more
A recent study that reported high levels of flame retardants in common black-colored plastic items has led some to consider alternatives like wood or metal kitchenware. However, the study’s authors have recently corrected their findings, suggesting that exposure to these chemicals is not as hazardous as initially thought. The initial study, published in Chemosphere, found … Read more
Micron Technology, the world’s largest memory-chip maker, reported stronger-than-expected earnings in its first fiscal quarter but fell short on guidance for the current period. Analysts expected earnings of $1.76 a share, but Micron delivered $1.79 a share instead. The company’s data center revenue surged more than 400% year-over-year, with sales now over half of total … Read more
NASA is set to launch its third commercial lunar payload (CLPS) mission, Blue Ghost Mission 3, which will investigate the unique composition of the Gruithuisen Domes on the Moon. The mission, scheduled for 2028, will use Firefly’s Blue Ghost lunar lander and Elytra Dark orbital vehicle. Firefly’s Blue Ghost will deploy a rover at the … Read more
OpenAI has launched a new way for users to access its popular chatbot, 1-800-CHATGPT. US users can dial the number (1-800-242-8478) and get 15 minutes of free access per month. Globally, users can message the number via WhatsApp. The move follows recent updates from OpenAI, including the official rollout of its AI video-generation tool, Sora, … Read more
Android 16 Developer Preview 2 (DP2) has been released for Pixel devices, introducing new features and quality of life improvements before the holiday season. The update includes enhanced haptics controls and better use of adaptive refresh rates. The most notable feature is a new emoji set, which was previewed earlier this year as part of … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is ready to compromise with the US on ending the war in Ukraine, dismissing any notion that Russia is in a weak position. Trump has vowed to swiftly end the conflict, but details remain unclear. Putin stated he had not spoken to Trump in years and was willing to … Read more