A team of researchers from the University of Oregon has made a groundbreaking discovery, finding a massive underwater aquifer beneath the Cascade Mountains in Oregon. The estimated 81 cubic kilometers of water is roughly three times the volume of Lake Mead, a reservoir on the Colorado River. The aquifer was discovered while studying how the … Read more
Walmart is introducing a new logo after nearly two decades, marking its first major brand refresh since 2008. The updated word mark features a typeface in bold and a darker blue color scheme, inspired by founder Sam Walton’s classic trucker hat. The iconic yellow spark has also received a subtle makeover. In a statement, senior … Read more
Fortnite has collaborated with virtual musical artist Hatsune Miku in a highly anticipated move that has generated significant buzz among fans. The virtual idol now boasts a skin, back bling, emotes, and music packs available in the game. Hatsune Miku’s virtual debut is a unique opportunity for Fortnite to tap into her massive following, which … Read more
Meta is planning to cut about 5% of its workforce by eliminating jobs that are considered “lowest performers”. The company confirmed this move on Tuesday, citing a 72,000-strong workforce in September. CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that he plans to raise the bar on performance management and remove low-performing employees more quickly. This move comes amid … Read more
Tiger Woods is set to make his debut in the TGL golf match, which pits Jupiter Links Golf Club against Los Angeles Golf Club at SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The highly anticipated match marks the second outing for the new indoor golf league. Woods, who founded TGL with Rory McIlroy, will be … Read more
Nvidia’s highly anticipated graphics cards, the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, are set to be released on January 30. However, reviewers won’t get their hands on these cards until January 24, according to Videocardz. The embargo dates have been pushed back due to a late-arriving BIOS, which has caused delays in the manufacturing process. The … Read more
Astronomers have long sought to understand how elements like carbon, essential for life, become widely distributed across the universe. Now, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has shed light on one ongoing source of carbon-rich dust: Wolf-Rayet 140, a binary star system in our Milky Way galaxy. The telescope has observed 17 dust shells in mid-infrared … Read more
Researchers from Harvard’s Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research have discovered that maintaining a home temperature between 68°F (20°C) and 75°F (24°C) can help ward off dementia in older adults. The study, which tracked over 47 participants aged 65 and above, found that temperatures outside this range doubled the likelihood of attention difficulties. … Read more
Pope Francis’ highly anticipated autobiography “Hope” has finally arrived in bookstores, six years in the making and published in 18 languages. The 320-page memoir vividly recreates the pope’s childhood in Buenos Aires but offers few new insights into his papacy. Francis shares personal memories from his early life, including his experiences as a young teacher … Read more
Blizzard is set to release its seventh seasonal update for Diablo 4, titled “Season of Witchcraft,” which arrives on January 21. This new season will introduce a range of fan-favorite powers from the Witch Doctor class in Diablo 3, making them accessible to all classes. Players will be able to wield powers like Firebat Servants, … Read more