Mysterious Mouse Protein Reveals Key to Human Language

A breakthrough discovery has shed light on the emergence of human language by studying mice with a unique protein variant. Researchers found that the NOVA1 gene, which is nearly ubiquitous in modern humans, plays a crucial role in the development of spoken language. Scientists Yoko Tajima and César Vargas bred mice to carry a version … Read more

NASA Astronauts Not Abandoned, Says Evidence

US President Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk have reiterated their claims that NASA astronauts were “abandoned” on the International Space Station for political reasons. However, evidence suggests that this is not the case. In a joint interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, Musk announced plans to help rescue two NASA astronauts, Suni … Read more

Trump Administration Halts NYC Congestion Pricing Toll

The US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced Wednesday that the federal government will halt a congestion pricing toll in New York City. The toll, launched on January 5, imposed a $9 fee on most vehicles entering Manhattan neighborhoods south of Central Park. It aimed to reduce traffic and fund mass transit by making driving … Read more

Snake Keylogger Malware Targets Windows Users in China, Turkey, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Spain

A new variant of the Snake Keylogger malware is actively targeting Windows users in several countries, including China, Turkey, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Spain. Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs has reported over 280 million blocked infection attempts worldwide since the start of the year. The malware is typically delivered through phishing emails with malicious attachments or links, which … Read more

Wild Fish Can Tell People Apart by Colour

Researchers have discovered that wild fish can distinguish between two people based on their clothing colour. In a study conducted in the Mediterranean Sea, scientists found that certain species of fish preferred to follow one diver over another when they wore different-coloured outfits. The study involved training wild saddled seabream and black seabream to follow … Read more

Ohio Reports First Human Case of Avian Flu

Ohio has reported its first human case of avian flu, with a Mercer County farm worker contracting the virus after being in contact with deceased commercial poultry. The state’s health department notes that public health risks remain low and there have been no human-to-human transmissions. According to data from the USDA, Ohio leads all states … Read more

Snake Keylogger Slithers into Windows to Steal Credentials

A new variant of Snake Keylogger has emerged, primarily targeting Windows users in Asia and Europe. This strain uses the BASIC-like scripting language AutoIt to deploy itself, making it difficult to detect. The malware logs keystrokes, captures screenshots, and collects clipboard data to steal sensitive information, including usernames and passwords. Once activated, the keylogger funnels … Read more

Asteroid 2024 YR4: Riskiest Space Rock Detected

A newly discovered asteroid named 2024 YR4 is now considered the riskiest asteroid ever detected, according to NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA). Calculated odds of a collision with Earth in 2032 stand at 3.1% for NASA and 2.8% for the ESA. The narrow difference lies in their methods for determining the asteroid’s orbit … Read more

Alan Ritchson Slams Matt Gaetz as “Not a Good Dude”

Actor Alan Ritchson, known for his role in the TV series Reacher, has spoken out against former congressman Matt Gaetz in an interview with GQ. The two were classmates at a high school in Niceville, Florida. Ritchson described Gaetz as an “adversary” and called him “not a good dude.” His comments likely refer to Gaetz’s … Read more