A fossil hunter in Denmark has made a surprisingly unusual discovery – 66 million-year-old vomit from the Cretaceous era. The find, which includes fragments of sea lilies, was discovered on the scenic Stevns Klint cliffs, known for their rich fossils from the same period. The lump of regurgitated sea lilies, dated to the Cretaceous era, … Read more
A conflict that has ravaged eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for decades reached a flashpoint this week, as rebels backed by Rwanda seized the city of Goma. The move has sparked international condemnation and calls for action against Rwandan President Paul Kagame. Millions of Congolese have been forced to flee their homes, with hundreds of … Read more
A painting recently acquired by an antiques collector from a garage sale in Minnesota has been confirmed as a previously unknown portrait by Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh. An expert analysis by LMI Group International found that the oil on canvas painting, measuring 45.7 cm x 41.9 cm, is a portrait of a fisherman with … Read more
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has sought to reassure his workforce that the company’s values remain unchanged despite recent policy shifts. In a town hall meeting on Wednesday, Zuckerberg said that Meta remains committed to diversity and free expression, following the elimination of its diversity and fact-checking programs. This move comes after a series of changes … Read more
Google has updated the Gemini release notes (2025.01.30) and removed a mention of “2.0 Pro Experimental.” The company continues to use its “Flash” and “Pro” branding in the latest version, 2.0 Flash. The 2.0 Pro Experimental model was previously announced as a leading tool for complex tasks, offering better factuality and performance for coding and … Read more
Gemini, a popular conversational AI app, has rolled out its latest update, Gemini 2.0 Flash. This new version boasts fast response times and improved performance in key benchmarks, making it easier for users to tackle everyday tasks such as brainstorming, learning, or writing. The update also includes a range of exciting features for advanced users, … Read more
NASA’s Juno spacecraft recently observed a massive hot spot near the south pole of Io, the most volcanic world in our solar system. The “JIRAM” instrument detected heat and found several closely spaced hot spots, indicating a giant eruption of lava from a vast underground chamber. According to Alessandro Mura, a Juno scientist, this is … Read more
The BBC has apologized after a review found that staff felt unable to raise concerns about Russell Brand’s behavior during his time at the broadcaster due to his perceived influence and power. The allegations, which include rape, assault, and emotional abuse, were made by four women between 2006 and 2013. Brand denies all allegations. The … Read more
The Utah Hockey Club is on a mission to find a new name, but it’s facing a crowded marketplace with trademarked brands. The team relocated from Arizona in April and began submitting trademark applications for names like Blizzard, Outlaws, Mammoth, and Venom. However, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejected most of these applications due … Read more
Amazon and Apple are reportedly increasing their ad spending on social media platform X, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Amazon plans to spend “considerably more” on the platform after pulling most of its advertising there over a year ago. Apple may also return to the platform after removing all its ad dollars in … Read more