Researchers have estimated the speed of information flow in the human brain to be approximately 10 bits per second (bps), significantly slower than the data transfer rates of modern technology, such as streaming high-definition videos at 25 megabits per second. This finding has sparked debate among experts about the limitations and potential biases of current … Read more
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Blake Horvath set a Navy record with a 95-yard touchdown run as the Midshipmen overcame an early two-touchdown deficit to beat Oklahoma 21-20 in the Armed Forces Bowl on Friday. Horvath’s record-breaking run tied the game at 14 late in the third quarter, and he then put Navy ahead for … Read more
SpaceX plans to reattempt its long-delayed launch of four satellites for Astranis Space Technologies in the early hours of Sunday morning. The launch, which was initially set for December 20, has been delayed multiple times due to weather and technical issues. The new launch attempt is targeted at midnight, but a window of up to … Read more
The US has added a ninth telecom company to its list of entities compromised by the Chinese-backed Salt Typhoon cyberespionage operation. The move comes after the US government shared guidance on how to detect and defend against the operation. A top White House official, Anne Neuberger, said that “a large number of Americans’ metadata was … Read more
A Chinese man has been sentenced to death for plowing his car into a crowd at a sports center in southern China, killing 35 people. Fan Weiqiu, 62, targeted the outdoor venue in Zhuhai city with his small off-road vehicle, which was driven by rage over a failed marriage and divorce settlement. The attack occurred … Read more
Sebastián Villaorduña, a newly naturalized US citizen, has already shown his commitment to defending the country he’s just sworn allegiance to. The 18-year-old from Peru joined the Army as part of its recruiting efforts, which have been struggling to find new recruits due to low enlistment rates. Villaorduña was one of 121 aspiring soldiers who … Read more
A car plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people, including a child, and injuring over 200 others on Friday. The suspect, a 50-year-old man from Saudi Arabia with permanent residency in Germany, was arrested and is believed to have acted alone. Authorities say he had shared … Read more
As the days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve approach, I often feel a sense of winter melancholy. This “liminal week” can be tough, but it also brings a new challenge: solving today’s Wordle. With a hint from the public denouncing others, we have a starting point. The clue that this Wordle begins with a … Read more
SpaceX is set to launch 22 Starlink satellites into low-earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday. The Falcon 9 rocket’s liftoff is targeted for 5:48 p.m., with backup opportunities available until Sunday at 9:31 p.m. If successful, the first-stage booster will land in the Pacific Ocean on the Of Course I Still Love … Read more
As we look ahead to 2025, the world of gravel biking is expected to see significant changes in terms of technology, trends, and rider preferences. According to Velo’s editorial team, here are some of the top predictions for the upcoming season. Shimano and SRAM are expected to release more electronic drivetrains, including a new 1x … Read more