A new version of the Banshee MacOS Stealer malware has been detected by Check Point Research (CPR), putting over 100 million macOS users at risk. The malware, which targets browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and other sensitive data, uses advanced encryption techniques to evade detection by antivirus engines. Undetected for over two months, Banshee’s latest version … Read more
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in Grand Traverse Bay off the shore of Lake Michigan. The ancient structure, dubbed “Michigan’s Stonehenge,” is estimated to be around 9,000 years old and features stones carefully arranged over a mile long. While smaller than its English counterpart, the stones show intentional placement and vary in size from … Read more
The highly anticipated strawweight contest between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas took place at UFC Vegas 101 on Saturday night. In a thrilling matchup, Dern ultimately emerged victorious via armbar submission in the third round. The two fighters had both experienced tough losses in their previous bouts, but it was clear that they were determined … Read more
The European Space Agency (ESA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) joint mission, BepiColombo, has completed its sixth and final flyby of Mercury. The spacecraft captured breathtaking images of the planet’s surface, providing scientists with invaluable new information about Mercury’s little-explored world. During its latest passage, BepiColombo came within 185 miles (295 kilometers) of Mercury’s … Read more
NVIDIA has unveiled Project DIGITS, a personal AI supercomputer designed to bring the power of its NVIDIA Grace Blackwell platform to researchers, data scientists, and students worldwide. The new platform features the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, which offers a petaflop of AI computing performance, making it ideal for prototyping, fine-tuning, and running large AI … Read more
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has safely captured two more lynx that were illegally released in the Cairngorms, bringing the total number of captive animals to four. The medium-sized cats were spotted on camera traps overnight between January 9-10 and were baited with humane traps by RZSS staff. The RZSS will bring the … Read more
SpaceX successfully launched its record-breaking 25th reusable Falcon 9 booster flight from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Friday afternoon. The Starlink 12-12 mission carried a payload of 21 new satellites into orbit, including 13 with direct-to-cell capabilities. The rocket’s first-stage booster landed safely on the Just Read the Instructions drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean after … Read more
Norovirus cases are on the rise in the US, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains why it’s so difficult to kill with household disinfectants. Unlike other viruses, norovirus is highly contagious and can withstand many common cleaning products. Dr. Gupta suggests that bleach-based cleaners may not be effective against norovirus, as the virus can survive on … Read more
Nvidia Corp., the world’s leading graphics chip maker, has criticized the White House for trying to “preempt” the incoming Trump administration by introducing new chip export restrictions. The company claims that these rules will not improve national security. According to Nvidia CEO, Donald Trump would have brought less regulation compared to current President Joe Biden’s … Read more
The 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA) in October will likely provide some relief for retirees, but it’s not enough to cover rising inflation. A recent survey of 3,000 older Americans found that 70% are worried about depleting their retirement savings despite increased benefits. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows … Read more