In preparation for winter, animals like bears stockpile fat while reducing their metabolism. However, a small mammal called the Eurasian common shrew has evolved a unique strategy to survive harsh weather conditions. This phenomenon, named “Dehnel’s phenomenon,” allows the 5-12 gram shrew to shed up to 18% of its weight, including a significant portion of … Read more
The US is facing severe shortages of endocrinologists, leaving nearly 70% of counties without a single practicing specialist. According to GoodRx, this shortage has significant implications for patients with chronic conditions such as Cushing’s syndrome and diabetes. New research suggests that mifepristone, used to treat Cushing’s syndrome, may help lower hemoglobin A1c levels by 1.32% … Read more
xAI, the artificial intelligence company co-founded by Elon Musk, has raised $6 billion in a Series C financing round. The investment is led by Kingdom Holdings, a Saudi conglomerate holding company, which invested around $400 million. This funding brings xAI’s total valuation to $45 billion, close to double its previous valuation. The new cash will … Read more
The website of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) experienced technical difficulties, resulting in access denial for users due to authentication errors. A 403 HTTP error message was displayed, indicating unauthorized access to the site. Despite multiple attempts to reload the page, users continued to encounter the same issue. Source: https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/article/ohio-state-buckeyes-football-quarterback-will-howard-huge-game-vs-tennessee-volunteers-college-football-playoff-242867248
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe successfully completed its historic achievement on December 24, reaching a record-breaking 3.86 million miles from the sun’s surface. The spacecraft is currently inside the sun’s corona, studying its mysteriously hot outer atmosphere. After a three-day silence, the probe will send a beacon tone on December 27 to confirm it has survived … Read more
Israel’s military doctrine has undergone a significant shift in its approach to civilian casualties during the ongoing Gaza conflict, which has killed over 45,000 Palestinians. A former Israeli air force pilot revealed that the country’s standards and tactics for limiting “civilian harm” have been replaced with mass evacuation orders, leading to widespread devastation. International humanitarian … Read more
Turkey’s central bank is set to deliver its first interest rate cut in nearly two years, with economists predicting a reduction of 175 basis points (bps) to 48.25%. However, not everyone is on board, as some analysts, including Goldman Sachs, expect the benchmark rate to remain unchanged for the ninth consecutive month. The decision will … Read more
US scientists have made a breakthrough in nuclear fusion plasma heating efficiency by using metal screens. To achieve stable long-lasting fusion reactions, plasma must be kept super-hot, but unwanted slow modes pose a significant challenge. Nuclear fusion has the potential to provide abundant clean energy on Earth, outperforming burning fossil fuels in terms of energy … Read more
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson set the all-time leading rusher record for a quarterback, surpassing Michael Vick’s mark of 6,109 yards. The victory over the Houston Texans marked a 31-2 win, where Jackson also completed 10 of 15 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns. The milestone comes after just his 102nd career game, beating … Read more
In a recent post on X, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman asked his followers for ideas on how to improve the company’s products and services in 2025. The move comes after a tumultuous year marked by new litigation from competitor Elon Musk. Despite this, OpenAI has continued to advance, raising $6.6 billion in funding and pushing … Read more