A new analysis by Silent Spring Institute has found that nearly one-third of U.S. residents have been exposed to unregulated contaminants in their drinking water. More than 97 million people, mostly Hispanic and Black communities, are at risk due to unsafe levels of toxic chemicals. The study analyzed data from the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule … Read more
Learner Tien, a 19-year-old American qualifier, pulled off an astonishing win against Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open, sending the three-time finalist packing. The marathon match lasted 4 hours and 49 minutes, with Tien emerging victorious 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-7(8), 1-6, 7-6(10-7). Tien, who had only won his first Grand Slam match two days earlier, showed … Read more
NASA’s upcoming Pandora mission aims to revolutionize our understanding of exoplanet atmospheres by studying at least 20 distant planets. The dedicated spacecraft, capable of long-duration observations, will provide critical data that complements insights from the James Webb Space Telescope. The mission, led by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, has completed its spacecraft bus and is … Read more
The US Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) has announced a $1.66 billion loan guarantee to support the construction of clean hydrogen facilities across several states, supplied by Plug Power Inc.’s innovative electrolyzers. The project aims to advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s whole-of-government approach to building a robust clean energy economy. The clean hydrogen facilities … Read more
A team at the University of Arizona has been testing a spacecraft bus designed to help astronomers better analyze stellar features from transiting planets. The bus, which is currently being tested in a thermal-vacuum chamber, provides the necessary structure and systems for the mission. According to NASA, the goal of this mission is to improve … Read more
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) has gained 5.48% to $218.14 following its stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings. The company reported a record quarterly net income of NT$374.68 billion ($11.3 billion), driven by strong demand for 3-nanometer and 5-nanometer chips. Revenue climbed 38.8% year-over-year, with advanced 3nm chips contributing 26% to wafer revenue and 5nm chips accounting for … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a critical test of his leadership as his far-right coalition partners reject a ceasefire deal with Hamas, threatening to destabilize the government and jeopardize the lives of Israeli hostages. The deal, which includes the release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, is seen as … Read more
As a dog owner, you might think your furry friend is watching TV right along with you. But does your pooch actually pay attention to the screen? Dr. Freya Mowat, a veterinary ophthalmologist and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s school of veterinary medicine, has investigated this question. Mowat designed an eye test for dogs … Read more
Samsung has released a slew of color options for its upcoming Galaxy S25 series, with the S24 and S24+ mirroring each other in choices. The S25 Ultra, however, boasts several exclusive hues. According to Evan Blass’s latest leak, four colors are available for each device. These include neutral tones and some unique options. The Galaxy … Read more
Capital One is responding to customers taking to social media to express frustration over an outage affecting its banking services. The issue was reported on January 16, with users experiencing problems with online services starting at around 4 a.m., according to tracking website Down Detector. The financial institution acknowledged the outage in the morning and … Read more