A powerful seismic swarm has prompted thousands of evacuations on the Greek island of Santorini since last week. The tremors, described by Mayor Nikos Zorzos as a “seismic swarm,” could continue for weeks before diminishing. More than 200 undersea earthquakes with magnitudes up to 5 have been recorded in the volcanic region since Friday. Roughly … Read more
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin successfully mimicked the moon’s gravity during a recent spaceflight experiment for NASA, spinning a capsule 11 times a minute to achieve two minutes of artificial lunar gravity. The company launched 29 lunar technology experiments from West Texas and confirmed that their efforts were successful. This achievement aims to help NASA test … Read more
Disney is set to report its fiscal first-quarter earnings before the bell on Wednesday. The company aims to build on its recent streaming momentum and theatrical hits at the box office. The parks business may face uncertainty due to Hurricane-related losses, estimated at around $130 million, in the quarter. However, Disney expects operating income at … Read more
A recent study has found that brain tissue contains significantly higher amounts of microplastics than other organs. The research, published in the journal Nature Medicine, analyzed 47 cadaver samples from various locations, including the brain, liver, and kidney. The results showed that brain samples contained approximately 10 times more microplastics than the other organs, with … Read more
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open has found that cases of schizophrenia linked to cannabis use disorder have almost tripled over the past 17 years in Ontario, Canada. The research used data from healthcare visits of all Ontario residents aged 14 to 65 and found a significant … Read more
Apple has publicly criticized a new adult content app available in the European Union through alternative app stores, citing concerns over consumer safety and trust. The app, Hot Tub, is described as an adult content browser, but Apple claims it would “undermine consumer confidence” if made widely available. Under EU regulations, known as the Digital … Read more
Halo Studios is adding its first new power weapon since launch with the upcoming Spring Update for Halo Infinite. The Fuel Rod SPNKr, a modified UNSC rocket launcher, will fire fuel rods and behave differently from the classic Fuel Rod Cannon. The update also includes a remake of the Halo 5 map Coliseum alongside other … Read more
The Philadelphia Eagles are set to take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, and fans across the country have their viewing plans in place. For one group of die-hard Eagles fans, the game will be a low-key affair with a small gathering at a friend’s home in South Philly. The hosts plan … Read more
A new coronavirus, closely related to the deadly Nipah virus, has been discovered in shrews found in Alabama, sparking concerns about its potential spread to humans. The virus, called Camp Hill virus, is part of the henipavirus family and can cause serious diseases in both animals and people. Researchers at the University of Queensland have … Read more
Honda and Nissan are considering calling off their merger talks due to uncertainty surrounding the deal, according to a Japanese newspaper. The two automakers had announced plans to merge last December and were set to conclude discussions by June this year. However, sources close to the matter say Honda’s proposal to make Nissan a subsidiary … Read more