A recent batch of images taken by NASA and the European Space Agency show what appears to be a snowy landscape on Mars, but experts say it’s actually carbon dioxide ice with dust layers. The images were captured in June 2022 by the German-built High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) on the ESA’s Mars Express orbiter, … Read more
A recent increase in cases of “walking pneumonia” has been reported in the US, with health providers observing a significant rise among young children. According to the CDC, diagnoses of walking pneumonia have climbed since spring and peaked in late August. The infection, caused by the bacterium mycoplasma pneumoniae, is known for its milder symptoms … Read more
Google has unveiled its quantum computing chip, Willow, marking a significant milestone in the tech industry. With 105 qubits, approximately double that of its predecessor Sycamore, Willow can perform benchmark computations in under five minutes, a feat previously thought to be impossible for even the fastest supercomputers. The advancement in computational power has far-reaching implications … Read more
A fireball pierced the atmosphere above Louisiana on Saturday, prompting concerns about space debris, but experts say it posed no danger and was likely a small, defunct device from a commercial imaging satellite. The satellite, Gaojing SuperView 1-02, was decommissioned two years ago and weighs around 560kg (1,234.5 pounds). It re-entered Earth’s atmosphere at an … Read more
The Piney-Pinecreek Border Airport in Minnesota will close on Friday after seven decades of operation. The airport straddles the US-Canada border and has a unique feature – a paved runway that sets it apart from other border airports. However, its use has been limited due to low demand, resulting in significant maintenance expenses. According to … Read more
Sacramento nonprofits have received a significant donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott, according to a recent article on ABC10.com. However, the article is currently inaccessible due to an error. Mackenzie Scott is known for her extensive charitable efforts, including donating $1.2 billion to the National Archives to make documents related to slavery and racism available to … Read more
A devastating bird flu outbreak at the Wild Felid Advocacy Center on Harstine Island has killed 20 cats, half of the sanctuary’s total animal population. Director Mark Mathews described the situation as “like being in a war zone.” The center is currently closed to tours and all animals are in quarantine, with no new admissions … Read more
A recent study published in the journal Neuron has calculated the speed at which the human brain processes information, revealing a surprising result. Researchers found that the brain’s thought speed is an astonishingly low 10 bits per second. While this may seem slow compared to other processing speeds in the body, such as sensory systems, … Read more
Big Lots will close all its stores nationwide by the end of January, according to a manager at the Corpus Christi location. The decision comes after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December. Over 400 stores have already closed this year, including the South Coast Plaza location. CEO Bruce Thorn said that … Read more
Meta Platforms is planning to update its $299 Meta Ray-Ban glasses with a small display that will show notifications and responses from its AI assistant. The move, expected to be released in the second half of 2025, is part of the company’s efforts to accelerate its smart glasses rollout. The Ray-Ban smart glasses have been … Read more