NASA scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory used a specialized chamber called DUSTIE to mimic the surface conditions of giant asteroid Vesta after meteoroid strikes. The goal was to study the origins of deep channels, or gullies, on Vesta’s surface. By rapidly reducing air pressure around liquid samples, they replicated the environment around fluid that … Read more
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon told a jury that purchasing Nuvia for $1.4 billion in 2021 was justified by potential annual savings of up to $1.4 billion on royalty payments to Arm. The chipmaker is facing claims that Arm demanded Qualcomm destroy Nuvia technology developed with it, as Arm never consented to the transfer of license … Read more
A relatively light COVID-19 holiday season may be on the horizon for the US, thanks to a predictable pattern of viral spread. After a minimal November, infection rates have started to tick up, but remain below those of past Decembers. Projections suggest three times fewer people will catch COVID-19 this year compared to previous years. … Read more
Tether, a stablecoin giant, has made a strategic investment of $775 million in video-sharing platform Rumble. The deal will see Rumble use $250 million to support operations and fund a tender offer for up to 70 million shares at $7.50 per share. The investment is seen as an opportunity for Rumble to grow its presence … Read more
Tesla has announced a recall of nearly 700,000 cars in the United States due to an issue with its tire pressure monitoring system. The affected vehicles include 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y models. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drivers may not receive proper warnings when their tires … Read more
A passenger’s carry-on bag was found to contain 82 consumer-grade fireworks, three knives, two replica firearms, and one canister of pepper spray at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Sunday. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) described the incident as “concerning” due to the sheer number of prohibited items discovered in a single bag. The bag … Read more
Scientists have discovered a potential new treatment for hereditary-patterned baldness, the most common cause of hair loss worldwide. The breakthrough came from research on deoxyribose sugar, a naturally occurring compound found in DNA. Studies conducted at the University of Sheffield and COMSATS University in Pakistan showed that applying deoxyribose gel to male mice with testosterone-driven … Read more
A recent study published in Annals of Botany has shed new light on a 47-million-year-old plant fossil discovered in eastern Utah. The fossil, initially believed to be part of the ginseng family, has been reclassified as a unique species with distinctive flowers and fruits. The discovery was made by Steven Manchester, curator of paleobotany at … Read more
Subaru has dethroned Toyota as the most reliable automaker according to Consumer Reports’ annual list. For years, Toyota and Lexus had swapped places at the top of the list, but Subaru’s reliability score of 68 surpasses its Japanese rivals. The only model by Subaru that underperformed in reliability was the Solterra EV, while models like … Read more
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was taken to the University of Kansas Medical Center after sustaining a severe left knee injury during a 30-yard touchdown catch against the Kansas City Chiefs. The injury occurred when Dell collided with teammate Jared Wayne in the end zone and immediately grabbed at his knee. Coach DeMeco Ryans … Read more