Astronomers are facing a new challenge as an industrial megaproject threatens the view of the world’s best observatories. The European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Paranal telescope, located in Chile, is at risk due to a proposed 3,000-hectare industrial area with hydrogen and ammonium factories, electricity-generating machinery, and excessive lighting. The ESO has expressed concerns about the … Read more
US equity futures rose Monday after President Donald Trump signed executive orders, but did not impose China-specific tariffs. The news lifted S&P 500 futures and sent the dollar plummeting. Trump’s call for a national emergency at the Mexico border had a negative impact on the peso. For now, new tariffs on major US trading partners … Read more
A million years ago, a species of human relatives known as Homo erectus likely survived in an arid desert with no trees. The discovery challenges scientists’ long-held view that modern humans are uniquely adapted to various environments. Researchers found evidence that Homo erectus thrived in the Engaji Nanyor site in northern Tanzania, which was once … Read more
A website experienced a crash due to an unusually high number of requests made to it within a short period. The technical issue, known as a denial-of-service (DoS) attack, caused the site to become unavailable to users. The exact cause of the excessive requests is not yet clear, but experts speculate that it may be … Read more
A new study published in the Astrophysical Journal has provided a better estimate of the ratio of hidden to unhidden supermassive black holes in the universe. Using multiple NASA telescopes, scientists were able to search for these massive objects and find that about 35% are heavily obscured by gas and dust clouds. This is significantly … Read more
Washington Commanders guard Sam Cosmi is expected to miss the entire postseason due to a severe knee injury. The 25-year-old suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee, according to an announcement by the team on Sunday. As a result, Cosmi’s surgery and rehabilitation process will likely consume the offseason and part … Read more
Many online services rely on application programming interfaces (APIs) to facilitate communication between different systems and applications. However, some APIs have limits in place to prevent abuse and ensure fairness among users. The “429 Too Many Requests” error message indicates that the requested action has exceeded the allowed limit for a specific API. This can … Read more
Billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly considering buying TikTok, a move that could further concentrate the influence of tech giants in social media. The potential acquisition raises concerns about the manipulation of public information and the concentration of power among a dwindling number of powerful tech leaders. According to experts, such consolidation would give Musk arbitrary … Read more
Quantum computing stocks like IonQ and Rigetti Computing plummeted after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang suggested that the technology is not ready for prime time. Portfolio managers say the market is overhyped, with a limited addressable market for research and development. Google’s recent breakthrough with its “Willow” quantum computing chip sparked excitement, but experts warn that … Read more
A family of 17 in Altadena, California, has lost four homes due to the devastating Los Angeles County wildfires, but despite the tragedy, they are grateful to be alive. The Williams family has called Altadena home for over 50 years and is still reeling from the loss. The fires, fueled by drought conditions and strong … Read more