A team of scientists has discovered a unique antioxidant complex formed by manganese and specific metabolites in Deinococcus radiodurans, a bacterium capable of surviving radiation levels thousands of times higher than what would kill a human. The finding could lead to the development of new technologies to protect astronauts from intense cosmic radiation during deep-space … Read more
The US energy landscape is shifting as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, vowing to undo the Biden administration’s moratorium on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. A draft report released by the Energy Department has fueled the debate, warning of potential negative impacts on Americans if the moratorium is lifted. The report concludes that … Read more
SIE has announced a collaboration with AMD to drive innovation in graphics and gameplay through Machine Learning (ML)-based technology. The partnership aims to advance the medium of video games by pushing the boundaries of play. AMD and SIE share common goals, including developing more efficient machine learning hardware needed for PS5 Pro’s AI-driven upscaling feature … Read more
Several major stocks made significant moves midday trading on Monday, driven by news and announcements from various companies. Here’s a rundown of some key movers: * Hershey (HRS) jumped 10.9% after Bloomberg reported that Mondelez International is trying to buy the chocolate company again. * Mondelez (MDLZ) fell 2.3% as a result. * Chinese stocks … Read more
The US has reported its first case of severe bird flu, with a patient hospitalized in Louisiana. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the case on Wednesday, stating that the patient is over 65 years old with underlying medical conditions and experiencing severe respiratory illness. Genomic data shows the virus matches one … Read more
A recent study by an environmental health advocacy group found toxic flame retardants in some household products made of black plastic, including kitchen utensils. The study suggested that the chemicals could pose a risk to human exposure, prompting people to replace their kitchen spatulas and spoons with safer alternatives. However, after re-examining the data, editors … Read more
A controversy is brewing in the gaming community after some fans of the popular Chinese action-adventure game Black Myth: Wukong took to Steam to review bomb Baldur’s Gate 3. The reason behind this backlash appears to be linked to a speech made by Baldur’s Gate 3 creator Swen Vincke at The Game Awards 2024, where … Read more
A new study by the US Energy Department has outlined the economic and environmental risks of increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, potentially complicating President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to approve more terminals. The study found that LNG exports could drive up energy costs in America, exposing the domestic market to international pricing. It also estimated … Read more
Blood pressure is a crucial metabolic health marker, but many people ignore it until they have concerns. Measuring blood pressure at home can be just as accurate as getting it done at the doctor’s office, thanks to the right tools and techniques. According to Dr. Peter Attia, measuring blood pressure at home can provide more … Read more
Russia appears to be scaling down its military presence in Syria, particularly at Hmeimim Air Base, following the collapse of the Assad government. Satellite images captured by BlackSky and obtained by Business Insider show movement of military equipment over the past few days. The Russian Il-76 strategic cargo planes, S-400 surface-to-air missile launchers, and An-32 … Read more