Dark energy has long been the enigmatic force driving the acceleration of the universe’s expansion. Scientists have been trying to understand its nature since its discovery in 1998, but progress was slow until now. In 2024, the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) produced one of its first years of results, providing a significant breakthrough in … Read more
The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be released soon, generating excitement among fans who want to know more about the new console’s features. Recent leaks have provided a glimpse into what the Switch 2 could look like, including rumored changes to support for Nintendo Switch Online (NSO). The NSO service has faced criticism for … Read more
A recent study by the USGS suggests that magma beneath the Yellowstone Caldera, one of Earth’s largest volcanic complexes, is shifting northeast. Researchers believe this movement could fuel further activity in the area where a “rhyolitic melt” is stored. The basalt regions within the caldera are slowly moving towards the upper crust, where heat is … Read more
Millions of Americans will ring in 2025 with a stocked pantry and refrigerator, thanks to most grocery store chains being open on Jan. 1. Many stores will also be open on New Year’s Eve, albeit with adjusted hours. Here’s what you need to know about the grocery stores that are open on New Year’s Day: … Read more
Saquon Barkley has abandoned his pursuit of Eric Dickerson’s NFL rushing record. The decision comes as the Eagles head into a crucial bye week against their NFC East rivals. According to coach Nick Sirianni, Barkley and other regular starters will sit out this game in order to rest and recover. This move was made after … Read more
US banks Citigroup and Bank of America have joined Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs in exiting the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). The alliance aims to reduce carbon emissions from its members’ lending portfolios to zero by 2050. Citi cited progress toward its own net-zero goals, while BofA stated it would continue working with clients on … Read more
The Los Angeles Kings beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday, extending their home winning streak to eight games. Andre Lee scored his first NHL goal in the second period, beating Jake Allen with a wrist shot after splitting two defenders. Quinton Byfield added a goal and Adrian Kempe sealed the win with an … Read more
Spike Chunsoft Games are on sale during the Holiday Sale Part 2 on Nintendo eShop Europe from December 30, 2024 to January 12, 2025. Players can save up to 85% on select titles. The sale includes popular games like AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES, Danganronpa, KATANA KAMI, PixelJunk Monsters 2, Re:ZERO, and more. Discounts range from … Read more
This year marked another strong performance for the US stock market, with over 96 stocks in the S&P 500 experiencing double-digit declines. Amidst this trend, two key points to consider are that past performance may not be indicative of future results and the weight of large companies can help stabilize the index. The S&P 500 … Read more
OnePlus is set to give its mid-range smartphone, the OnePlus 13R, a significant camera upgrade. According to leaked rumors, the device will feature a 50MP Sony LYT-700 main camera lens, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 50MP Samsung JN5 telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom. The 50MP JN5 sensor may not be as powerful as … Read more