US stocks regained some ground on Tuesday but remained negative as technology stocks continued to struggle. The Nasdaq plummeted 260.54 points or 1.4 percent to a three-month closing low of 19,026.39, while the S&P 500 slid 28.00 points or 0.5 percent to a one-month closing low of 5,955.25. Nvidia’s slump by 2.8 percent ahead of … Read more
February is Heart Health Month, a time to focus on maintaining cardiovascular well-being and taking steps to protect your heart. A healthy diet, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep are crucial factors in preventing heart disease. A heart-healthy diet includes more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and nuts, while limiting saturated and trans fats, added … Read more
SpaceX has successfully placed the giant Super Heavy first stage on the orbital launch mount at its Starbase site in South Texas, a milestone that brings the company closer to launching the eighth-ever Starship test flight. The rocket, which is being developed to help humanity settle the moon and Mars, consists of two fully reusable … Read more
A leading researcher has shed new light on the connection between our gut health and mental wellbeing, revealing ways in which a healthy gut can boost mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Dr. Valerie Taylor, a professor at the University of Calgary, has been studying the link between the gut microbiome and brain … Read more
Home improvement company reports strong fourth-quarter results, despite consumers being cautious about large investments. Home Depot’s chief financial officer, Richard McPhail, says people are “moving on” from high mortgage rates and investing more in their homes. The company reported a 14.1% year-over-year increase in sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, exceeding expectations. However, … Read more
A new international study funded by NASA has shed light on how Mars got its iconic red color. The research suggests that the planet had a cool and wet climate billions of years ago, making it potentially habitable for life. The current Martian atmosphere is too cold and thin to support liquid water, but previous … Read more
Stock futures rose on Tuesday evening after a fourth-straight day of losses for the S&P 500, with investors looking ahead to key earnings reports from Nvidia and other companies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw gains, while the Nasdaq-100 was up slightly. The S&P 500 tumbled 0.5% on Tuesday, followed by the Nasdaq Composite’s … Read more
Samsung has launched its next-gen 9100 PRO Gen5 SSDs, featuring impressive speeds of up to 14,800 MB/s and capacities up to 8 TB. The PCIe 5.0 interface delivers industry-leading performance, improved power efficiency, and expanded storage capacity. The 9100 PRO supports PCIe 5.0 x 4, resulting in double the speed of PCIe 4.0. It boasts … Read more
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the Americas, uncovering evidence of ancient transport technology dating back nearly 22,000 years. Researchers from Bournemouth University found travois-like sleds, similar to those used by early North Americans, at White Sands, New Mexico. The findings significantly predate the first known use of the wheel, which is believed to … Read more
A recent outbreak of bird flu has struck Fish Lake in Indiana, killing hundreds of sandhill cranes. The avian influenza A (H5N1) virus has caused significant mortality among the crane population, with nearly 1,500 birds reported dead across multiple counties. According to Eli Fleace, an Indiana DNR Avian Health Specialist, this is the first time … Read more