This year’s Super Bowl is more than just a football game – it’s also a national food holiday. According to Google, different states have unique favorite chicken wing flavors and styles. In six states, Buffalo wings reign supreme, while in another state, cauliflower version takes the top spot. Air-fried wings dominate in six states, with … Read more
Graphene, a monolayer carbon structure, has long been touted for its promising features, including superconductivity under specific conditions. Researchers at Northeaster and Harvard have teamed up to unravel the mystery of graphene’s superconducting properties. Recent experiments with very cold stacks of graphene have shown that it can superconductor when placed at precise angles. However, the … Read more
The deadly trend of “subway surfing” has claimed over a dozen lives in New York City in recent years, with many young boys succumbing to the allure of climbing onto moving trains. Authorities have tried various measures, including public awareness campaigns and drone patrols, but experts say a more fundamental solution is needed. The subway … Read more
Iowa State ended its three-game losing streak with an 82-52 win over TCU on Saturday. Curtis Jones led the way with 24 points, while Milan Momcilovic returned from injury to add 14 points. Dishon Jackson contributed 14 points as well, and Joshua Jefferson had a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Momcilovic, who missed … Read more
A groundbreaking medical breakthrough has given a 66-year-old man with end-stage kidney disease a second chance at life. Tim Andrews, from Massachusetts, underwent an experimental transplant using a genetically modified pig kidney. The procedure, facilitated by the US Food and Drug Administration’s Expanded Access pathway, marks a significant milestone in the field of xenotransplantation. Andrews … Read more
Researchers have uncovered remnants of an ancient glacier, possibly over a million years old, buried within the permafrost of a remote island in the Canadian Arctic. The frozen relic, which dates back to around 770,000 years ago, could provide valuable insights into Earth’s climatic history and how glaciers formed, evolved, and survived through past ice … Read more
The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) has released its 2024 annual survey outcomes, revealing the most influential trends transforming the aesthetics industry. The survey highlights the rise of younger patients seeking facelifts, an increase in male cosmetic surgeries, and advancements in medicine fueling a growing demand for facial plastic surgery. GLP-1 … Read more
A SpaceX Starship spacecraft exploded in the upper atmosphere on January 16 after losing communication with the company. The incident occurred just minutes before the planned re-entry into the Indian Ocean. The Starship, designed to be fully reusable, is a critical component of SpaceX’s plans for manned missions to the Moon and beyond. It consists … Read more
US consumer sentiment has dropped to a seven-month low, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. This decline is attributed to rising inflation expectations, which have surged to 4.3% for the next year – the highest since November 2023. Despite this increase, households still see inflation over the next five years at 3.3%, … Read more
Linux supremo Linus Torvalds has fired back at Asahi Linux lead developer Hector Martin, calling out his approach to resolving the device driver impasse over Rust code in the kernel. Torvalds criticized Martin’s use of social media “brigading” as a solution, saying it won’t work and makes him not want to have anything to do … Read more