Month: December 2024

The 2024 SPIE Optics + Photonics conference in San Diego featured prominent themes of light-based processing and machine learning, sparking discussions on their real-world applicability. Attendees were particularly interested in exploring linear versus non-linear approaches and all-optical versus hybrid methods. Optical computing and artificial intelligence were at the forefront of these conversations, with experts weighing … Read more

Food safety concerns are on the rise this holiday season, with Costco’s Kirkland brand eggs and SunFed’s whole cucumbers facing recalls due to potential salmonella contamination. The recall for Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs affects 10,800 packages from Handsome Brook Farm, sold at 25 locations across several states, including Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, … Read more

Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks said he’s out of 2,500 pies after thieves stole his van containing the baked goods. The refrigerated van was stolen from a storage unit with the pies in boxes bearing Banks’ name. The pies were worth about £25,000 (around $31,000) and were meant to be sold at York Christmas Market. Banks … Read more

A deadly Israeli strike on Tuesday has killed one person in Lebanon, further destabilizing a fragile ceasefire that has been in place since last week. The strike, which was carried out by drone and artillery fire, is the latest escalation of violence between Israel and Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu … Read more

A recent study suggests that Germanic warriors during the Roman era used carefully dosed stimulants to enhance their courage and physical endurance in battle. Researchers found hundreds of small, spoon-like objects at archaeological sites across Scandinavia, Germany, and Poland, dating between the 1st and 4th centuries CE. These objects, measuring 1.5 to 2.7 inches in … Read more

The open beta of Monster Hunter Wilds has ended, and Capcom’s director Yuya Tokuda has revealed that one of the most common complaints – frequent monster movement – was a bug. The monsters would run away more often than intended due to the issue, frustrating some players. Tokuda explained that the constant movement was a … Read more

US President-elect Donald Trump’s trade team may become more aggressive in imposing tariffs on US imports, potentially sooner than expected. The decision not to nominate former U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer for the role has led some to interpret this as a sign that tariffs will be used as a negotiating tool rather than a … Read more

Donald Trump has made a surprise move by announcing Kash Patel as his new choice for the next FBI director. Patel is a known conspiracy theorist and loyalist to Trump, who has gained attention for writing children’s books that promote anti-establishment views. Patel’s appointment could be a significant concern for democracy supporters, given his history … Read more

A 57-year-old Russian woman was able to sneak onto a flight from New York to Paris by jumping into different security lines. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says she first bypassed an airport employee and then joined the line for standard TSA screening. She avoided stations where her ID and boarding pass would have been … Read more

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Pro series may avoid a frame downgrade and instead get a display upgrade. Leaks suggest that both models will use “Low-Dielectric TEE” technology, which improves battery efficiency, maximizes display durability, and enhances overall performance compared to existing display technologies. A new leak from @Jukanlosreve claims this technology will be used on … Read more