A Ring doorbell camera has captured the first-ever video footage of a meteorite striking Earth, with the incident occurring in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Joe Velaidum and his wife Laura had just left their home to take their dog for a walk when the meteorite hit the ground near their front door on July 25, … Read more
Scientists have discovered two planets in the WASP-132 system, a rare occurrence that sheds light on the formation of planetary systems. The newly found planets include an inner super-Earth and an icy giant on the periphery of the system. The discovery was made using data from the Université de Genève’s research team and was confirmed … Read more
Call of Duty fans, it’s time to say goodbye to the current season. Treyarch Studios has confirmed that Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 1 will end on January 27th, depending on your timezone. The next update is set for January 28th, 2025. Players have approximately two weeks left to unlock rewards from the battle … Read more
Researchers at the University of Oregon have made a groundbreaking discovery, finding an enormous underground aquifer in the Cascades that holds over 21 trillion gallons of water – roughly three times the capacity of Lake Mead. This significant find has the potential to alleviate drought conditions in Oregon, particularly for cities like Eugene and Springfield, … Read more
The wait is almost over for fans of Severance, who have been obsessing over the mysteries of the Mindswimmers’ world since the show’s first-season finale. The image of Adam Scott frantically screaming “SHE’S ALIIIIVE!” in those final moments remains seared into many viewers’ brains. It’s been three years since Seth Milchick concluded his experiment on … Read more
US stocks surged higher on Wednesday, driven by an encouraging inflation report and robust bank earnings. The Dow jumped 703 points, or 1.65%, to close at 43,222, while the S&P 500 rose 1.83% and the Nasdaq Composite ended the day higher by 2.45%. The latest inflation snapshot showed a slowdown in the core measure of … Read more
A recent study has found that eating processed red meats like bacon, hot dogs, and sausages on a regular basis may increase the risk of developing dementia as people age. The research suggests that consuming these types of meat products daily could lead to cognitive decline and an elevated risk of dementia. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/01/15/processed-red-meat-dementia-cognition
A growing body of research has challenged the long-held notion that myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and long Covid are solely psychological conditions. Studies have consistently shown that these diseases involve a physical component, rather than simply dysfunctional beliefs. The cognitive behavioral model (CBmodel) has dominated the field of ME/CFS since the 1990s, but recent … Read more
A report by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found that three major pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), including UnitedHealth Group’s OptumRx, CVS Caremark Rx, and Express Scripts, have pocketed an extra $7.3 billion in added revenue above cost through price gouging. The FTC allegations levelled at these PBMs claim they marked up certain drugs by … Read more
The Grammy Awards, set to take place in Los Angeles amidst wildfires, won’t be canceled or postponed. Instead, the Recording Academy is refocusing the show on fire relief efforts. CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and Board of Trustees Chair Tammy Hurt announced that the Grammys will raise additional funds for wildfire relief and honor first responders. … Read more