A new study published in the journal Nature Geoscience has revealed a groundbreaking mechanism that explains the formation of Pluto and its largest moon, Charon. The research, led by NASA postdoctoral fellow Adeene Denton, challenges decades of scientific assumptions about how planetary bodies form and evolve. According to the study, two icy worlds collided billions … Read more
Disney has acquired a majority stake in Fubo, a sports streaming platform, and plans to merge it with its Hulu + Live TV service. As part of the deal, Fubo’s antitrust lawsuit against Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) over Venu, a joint venture sports app, has been settled. Under the agreement, Fubo will … Read more
Patriots owner Robert Kraft expressed his commitment to finding a new head coach after releasing Jerod Mayo’s contract. Kraft said he feels terrible for Mayo and believes the decision is on him, given his inability to provide enough time for the head coach to succeed. Kraft announced that the team has submitted a request to … Read more
LG and Samsung have showcased their 2025 smart TVs at CES, featuring dedicated AI sections that incorporate Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant. The partnership aims to enhance the TV viewing experience with features like personalized content recommendations. LG will include an entire AI section on its TVs, rebranding its remote as “AI Remote,” while showcasing its … Read more
Astronomers from the University of Central Florida have made a groundbreaking discovery, uncovering a unique asteroid-comet hybrid known as 2060 Chiron. Measuring 125 miles (200km) in width, this “Centaur” body is unlike any other object found between Jupiter and Neptune. Located in the dark depths of the solar system, Chiron has been puzzling scientists since … Read more
The Miami Dolphins ended their disappointing season with a lackluster effort in a 32-20 road loss against the New York Jets. Without quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who watched from the sideline for the sixth time this season, the Dolphins were unable to overcome mistakes and turnovers. Quarterback Tyler Huntley was tasked with leading the offense, but … Read more
A century ago, iodine deficiency was a widespread problem in the US, causing goiter, stunted growth, and intellectual disability in children. However, after adding iodine to table salt and bread in the 1920s, it largely disappeared. Today, experts worry that iodine levels are dropping again due to changes in diet and food manufacturing. Most people … Read more
By Sylvain Charlebois, Professor and Senior Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University The debate around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has gained significant attention in recent years, with some critics labeling them as “poison” that is detrimental to our health. However, this narrative oversimplifies the complexities of food processing and neglects its critical contributions … Read more
A devastating oil tanker spill has killed dozens of dolphins and other marine mammals in Russia, with over 32 dolphin deaths reported since the fuel oil spilled out of two storm-stricken tankers three weeks ago. The majority of these cetaceans died in the first 10 days after the disaster. The Kerch Strait, which separates Russia’s … Read more
Park City, Utah – A strike by ski patrollers at the largest ski resort in the US has brought long lift lines, limited terrain, and frustration among skiers and snowboarders. The Park City Professional Ski Patrollers Association, representing 204 ski patrollers and mountain safety personnel, went on strike on Dec. 27 demanding a $2 increase … Read more