The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $590 million to Moderna to continue developing a vaccine against bird flu, the company announced Friday. This award is part of Moderna’s ongoing study on an mRNA-based “pandemic influenza vaccine” targeting H5 and H7 avian influenza viruses. The vaccine development effort follows concerns about … Read more
Nintendo has released a statement in response to criticism over its Switch Donkey Kong remaster, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, which fails to credit the original developers. The game was ported by Forever Entertainment, but Retro Studios creators are not named in the end credits. Instead, players see a message stating that the game is … Read more
This week on “This Week In Space,” hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik explored the growing number of private and publicly-funded missions heading to the Moon in 2025, dubbed the “Great Lunar Armada.” The armada will include a small fleet of orbiters, landers, and rovers that will explore Luna Incognita. The podcast also covered recent … Read more
The popular Chinese-owned social media app, TikTok, went dark in the United States shortly before a federal law barring its hosting or distribution took effect on Sunday. The law prohibits U.S. companies from supporting or maintaining the app. TikTok’s “For You” page filled with montages of users’ favorite trends and songs, many dating back to … Read more
Diablo 4’s seventh season, titled “Season of Witchcraft,” is now live, bringing with it a new wave of magical abilities and game-changing changes to loot and gear. The top mechanic for this season is the introduction of witchcraft powers, which can be acquired through the seasonal questline. Players will have access to three skill trees: … Read more
The concept of time travel has long fascinated scientists and science fiction fans alike. But recent breakthroughs in quantum computing and artificial intelligence are bringing this idea one step closer to reality. Researchers at MIT have successfully simulated future scenarios with remarkable accuracy, paving the way for a new era of “time travel” through consciousness. … Read more
Investors are advised to be cautious of the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) due to its underperformance compared to broader market indices like the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow Jones Industrial Average. Despite focusing on high dividend-yielding stocks with strong financials, SCHD’s returns have lagged behind. Alternative investment options, such as individual high-yield stocks … Read more
A new blood test called TriOx has been developed to detect six types of cancer earlier than traditional methods. The test analyzes circulating tumor DNA in blood samples and uses advanced sequencing technology combined with machine learning to identify genetic and epigenetic features. Researchers tested the reliability of TriOx using blood samples from individuals with … Read more
A man died after allegedly fleeing from police during a traffic stop on Saturday morning. Officers tried to pull over the vehicle in the 9500 block of Walkers Ferry Road, but it sped away without being pursued. The car was later found nearby in the 11200 block of Windy Grove Road. When officers investigated the … Read more
South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Wednesday and his detention was extended by a court on Sunday, sparking widespread rioting and attacks on the courthouse. Hundreds of his supporters stormed the building, overwhelming riot police, and causing significant damage. The acting leader described the violence as “unimaginable” in a statement, vowing to … Read more