In a rare and unusual discovery, fossilized vomit found in Denmark has been declared an object of exceptional natural historical value, thanks to the valuable information it provides about the ancient animal that regurgitated it. The find, discovered by Peter Bennicke at Stevns Klint, is a clump of sea lily pieces mixed with other indigestible … Read more
Blizzard is preparing to unveil significant changes to its popular multiplayer online battle arena game, Overwatch 2. The upcoming “Overwatch 2 Spotlight” livestream on February 12 will feature new heroes, maps, and content, but more importantly, it will showcase groundbreaking PvP gameplay changes. According to a recent blog post, these changes are expected to be … Read more
Chinese state-linked social media accounts played a role in hyping the launch of DeepSeek AI’s models just days before a slump in US tech stocks. According to an analysis by online firm Graphika, these accounts promoted the idea that DeepSeek was challenging US dominance in the AI sector. The effort involved Chinese diplomats, embassies, and … Read more
US President Donald Trump is getting lower interest rates across the globe, but not at home, where the Federal Reserve has chosen to diverge from its peers. The European Central Bank, Bank of Canada, and Bank of England have cut rates recently, strengthening the value of the dollar, which could complicate Trump’s trade goals by … Read more
Researchers have developed a material that mimics the sticky threads of spider silk, which can shoot out of a syringe like a web shooter. The new adhesive can lift small objects up to 80 times its own weight and stick to almost anything it touches. Led by Tufts University’s Marco Lo Presti and the Silk … Read more
The Federal Reserve has issued its FOMC statement for January 29, 2025, citing solid economic expansion and a low unemployment rate. However, inflation remains elevated at around 2% over the long-term objective. The Committee aims to achieve maximum employment and maintain this inflation target, with risks in balance. It will continue to monitor data and … Read more
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore successfully completed their spacewalk on January 30, marking the ninth for Williams and fifth for Wilmore. The duo accomplished key tasks during the outing, including removing a radio frequency group antenna assembly from the station’s truss and collecting surface samples from the Destiny laboratory and Quest airlock. The spacewalk … Read more
Authorities in St. Kitts and Nevis are investigating the death of at least 19 people found drifting at sea off the island’s coast. A fishing vessel, believed to have originated from West Africa, was discovered on Wednesday with decomposed human remains. The boat was partially submerged, prompting a response from the St. Kitts and Nevis … Read more
The US stock market showed resilience on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. The Dow Jones Industrial Average pared its losses at the closing bell, while Nvidia took a hit and Trump Media & Technology Group surged. Apple’s earnings were also a factor, with the company sidestepping an analyst downgrade. Inflation data … Read more
The US economy grew at a slower pace than expected in the final quarter of 2023, with trade and investment declining due to hurricanes, labour strikes, and potential policy changes. The Commerce Department reported an annual growth rate of 2.3% from October to December, down from 3.1% in the preceding three months. Despite solid consumer … Read more