NASA’s Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) space observatory is set to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, offering a groundbreaking view of the cosmos. Here are six key facts about the mission: 1. **Unveiling Cosmic Inflation**: SPHEREx will study inflation, a phenomenon that occurred … Read more
A long-lost oceanic plate from the time of Pangaea is now being torn apart under Iraq and Iran, revealing how the mantle and crust work together to shape Earth’s topography. The Neotethys ocean plate, which formed when Pangaea broke up 195 million years ago, is diving deep into the mantle, dragging down the crust above. … Read more
Ferrari is set to launch its first fully electric car in October, marking a significant shift for the luxury sports car maker. The company’s CEO, Benedetto Vigna, announced that the EV will be showcased at a capital markets day on October 9 at Ferrari’s Maranello base in Italy. The electric vehicle is part of six … Read more
Beyoncé was criticized by Fox News pundit Raymond Arroyo for winning the best country album at the 2025 Grammys. Arroyo claimed that the award did not reflect her talent and compared it to Dolly Parton’s 10 Grammys and Frank Sinatra’s 11 Grammys. In response, Whoopi Goldberg defended Beyoncé on her show The View, stating that … Read more
A team of researchers from Auburn University and the University of Queensland has identified a new species of henipavirus, named after the Alabama town of Camp Hill, in a northern short-tailed shrew. The virus, called the Camp Hill virus (CHV), was detected through tests conducted on shrews that were previously used to track other viruses. … Read more
A leading scientist has warned that record temperatures are highlighting a “faustian bargain” – trading current prosperity for long-term environmental damage. According to experts, human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation have led to the current warming trend, with potentially devastating consequences in the future. The scientist’s comments come as global temperatures continue … Read more
A California judge, US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, has expressed strong skepticism towards Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI’s Sam Altman, calling his claims of “irreparable harm” a stretch. The judge considered Musk’s bid to block OpenAI’s transition to a for-profit entity and questioned the billionaire’s ability to demonstrate harm absent an injunction. The federal … Read more
The US job market has shown signs of cooling, with job openings falling to 7.6 million in December. This decrease marks a change from the previous month’s 8.2 million and is also down from last year’s 8.9 million. The labor market remains healthy but at a slower pace. Compared to economists’ expectations, job openings fell … Read more
Capcom is set to release its highly anticipated retro compilation, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, on May 16, 2025. The collection will feature eight classic Capcom games from the past, including both 2D and 3D titles, such as Street Fighter Alpha, Capcom Fighting Evolution, Power Stone, and more. For many fans, particularly those who grew up … Read more
Women’s reproductive organs remain a mystery to many, despite being a vital part of the human body. A recent Reddit thread shed light on some surprising facts about female reproductive health, leaving many women wondering why they didn’t know this sooner. One shocking fact is that atrophy can occur beyond the labia, affecting the vulva … Read more