A recent study from the University of Arizona has rewritten the origin story of Pluto and its largest moon Charon, revealing a unique “kiss and capture” collision that defies traditional scientific theories. The researchers, led by NASA postdoctoral fellow Adeene Denton, propose a novel type of cosmic collision where two icy worlds briefly fuse before … Read more
A 23-year-old medical student from Melbourne, Hadi Nazari, went missing on December 26 while hiking in Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales state. He had traveled over 6 miles across dense terrain before being rescued after approaching a group of hikers on Wednesday afternoon. Despite having only two muesli bars and foraging for berries … Read more
A person on a JetBlue flight from Boston to San Juan suddenly opened an exit door while the plane was taxiing for takeoff, causing an emergency slide to deploy. The passenger was quickly restrained by other passengers and the flight was swapped to another aircraft before landing safely in San Juan. Charges are expected against … Read more
The Swedish navy has recovered an anchor from the Baltic Sea that was suspected to belong to Russia’s “shadow fleet” and damaged four underwater telecoms cables and one power cable on December 25. The recovery of the anchor, which is believed to be linked to a tanker flying the Cook Islands flag, is part of … Read more
Porsche has unveiled the 2025 911 Carrera S, a performance-oriented variant that bridges the gap between the 911 Carrera and Carrera GTS T-Hybrid models. The new model boasts significant upgrades in power output, standard equipment, and customization options. The 911 Carrera S is powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter boxer engine producing 473 horsepower, with an … Read more
Roborock has made a groundbreaking splash at CES 2025 with its new Saros series of robotic AI-powered vacuum cleaners, promising to revolutionize home cleaning. Dubbed “Rock a New Era,” these smart cleaners boast cutting-edge features like robotic arms, object recognition, and advanced navigation systems. At the heart of the lineup is the Saros Z70, which … Read more
Garmin has announced the Instinct 3, its latest adventure watch series model, which features OLED display technology. The new watch is part of the company’s major sport watch lines, including the Venu, Fenix, and Forerunner families. The Instinct 3 retains its chunky design with a raised bezel for added protection, but some models will have … Read more
Meta has announced it will scrap its fact-checking system, replacing it with community notes from users. The move comes after co-chair of the social media company’s oversight board Helle Thorning-Schmidt and former president of global affairs Nick Clegg departed the company. Thorning-Schmidt stated that Meta systems had become “too complex” and expressed concerns about potential … Read more
Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer, died in a hotel room at CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Argentina last October. His friend Roger Nores was initially shown a first-floor room that he “liked a lot” before the singer checked into a third-floor suite where he fell to his death after heavy drinking and drug use. … Read more
A new study has found that drinking a glass of milk a day could reduce the risk of bowel cancer by nearly a fifth. Researchers analyzed data from over 542,000 women to investigate the link between dietary products and nutrients and the development of bowel cancer. The study discovered that consuming an additional 300mg of … Read more