Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have successfully created a quantum version of “Schrödinger’s cat” inside a silicon chip. The team, led by Professor Andrea Morello, used an atom of antimony to demonstrate a new way to perform quantum computations. Quantum mechanics has long been puzzled scientists and philosophers, with the concept … Read more
Disco group defends decision to perform during Trump inaugural events. The Village People announced on Facebook that they will be performing at various events surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration, despite some fans’ disapproval. “We believe music is performed without regard to politics,” the group stated in their announcement. Their iconic anthem “Y.M.C.A.” has been … Read more
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of X (formerly Twitter), alleging that he violated securities laws by not disclosing his large stock position in the company. The complaint claims that Mr. Musk waited 11 days before filing the required notification, allowing him to buy … Read more
The Maha Kumbh Mela, or the festival of the Sacred Pitcher, has started in Prayagraj, India. The celebration is expected to draw 400 million visitors from around the world. Thousands of devotees gathered at a sacred lake to bathe in its waters, as part of the Hindu pilgrimage ritual. This marks the beginning of one … Read more
Apple is reportedly planning to upgrade its Apple Watch models in 2025, including the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, these premium watches will feature high blood pressure detection, which works similarly to the sleep apnea detection feature. However, unlike other smartwatches that can provide specific readings for blood … Read more
Astronomers have discovered strange and accelerating X-ray pulses emanating from a black hole, which may indicate the presence of an orbiting white dwarf. The team at MIT observed these flashes in 2022 and 2024, with the pulse frequency increasing from every 18 minutes to every 7.1 minutes over two years. Lead researcher Megan Masterson explains … Read more
The US Treasury Department reported a decrease in the federal government’s budget deficit in December 2024, compared to the same month last year. The deficit stood at $87 billion, a 33% reduction from the previous year’s figure. For the third month of the fiscal year 2025, which began on October 1, 2024 and will end … Read more
Jamie Dimon, 68, is leading JPMorgan Chase in his nearly two-decade tenure as CEO. The bank’s top executives are vying for the position, with several long-time officials remaining in the hunt. Potential successors include Marianne Lake, who runs consumer and community banking, and Troy Rohrbaugh, a co-head of investment banking. They, along with Douglas Petno, … Read more
China’s Yutu-2 rover, part of the Chang’e-4 mission, may have reached its final destination and stopped moving due to a lack of energy or mechanical issues. Images from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) show that the six-wheeled solar-powered rover has been stationary since March 2024. The rover was launched in 2018 and drove a total … Read more
A mockup of Nintendo’s rumored Switch 2 console has sparked excitement among gamers, showcasing a design that may signal the next evolution of the beloved handheld device. Genki, an accessory maker, unveiled the 3D-printed mockup, which appears to be wider than the original Switch with slightly larger Joy-Con controllers. The mockup features magnets instead of … Read more