A new discovery of a fossil bird skull in Antarctica has sparked excitement among scientists, suggesting that waterfowl survived the Cretaceous mass extinction event. The findings were published in the journal Nature and provide significant insights into the continent’s prehistoric past. According to the study, researchers from various institutions found evidence of a bird species … Read more
The Fairfax Health District, covering Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and Falls Church, is reporting high levels of respiratory illnesses due to the flu. According to the health department, current flu activity exceeds previous years’ levels, both before and since the COVID-19 pandemic. Between January 26 and February 1, about one in seven people visiting emergency … Read more
Ukraine’s armed forces have reportedly launched a new offensive in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, according to Russian media on February 6. The Ukrainian forces allegedly attacked southeast of Sudzha, advancing towards the settlements of Fanaseevka and Ulanok. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that Ukraine deployed up to two mechanized battalions for the offensive. As a result … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars, uncovering a 1.1-inch rock sample that scientists believe may be remnants of the ancient Martian crust from around 4 billion years ago. The geological history revealed by the sample may hold insights into whether Mars once supported life. The mission aims to prepare for future … Read more
A plane used by Venezuela’s state-owned oil company to evade US sanctions has been seized in the Dominican Republic. The Dassault Falcon 2000EX, operated by Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A (PdVSA), was taken into custody as Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Caribbean nation. The aircraft was purchased from the US in 2017 and maintained … Read more
A lethal bird flu strain, known as D1.1, has infected at least four cattle herds in Nevada, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The strain, which was also linked to a fatal human case in Louisiana last year, is characterized by respiratory symptoms such as coughing and sneezing. This discovery upends previous theories … Read more
NASA’s VIPER rover was canceled due to funding issues, leaving an empty spot on a private spacecraft that will still make it to the lunar surface. The void was filled by a startup’s rover, which now has a chance to conduct its own research and gather data on the moon’s subsurface. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/science/nasa-moon-rover-astrolab-astrobotic.html
Scientists have cracked the code for cooking the perfect boiled egg, a recipe that involves a unique method of steaming eggs to achieve a velvety yolk and soft white. The researchers cooked hundreds of eggs using math and a specialized technique called periodic cooking, which involves transferring eggs in a steamer basket every two minutes … Read more
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s developers have added survival mechanics that make playing the game more about staying alive than simply progressing through its story. But why? The game’s senior designer, Ondřej Bittner, believes it’s not because they want to make games harder, but rather to avoid the repetition and boredom that comes with overly long … Read more
The highly-anticipated Super Bowl 59 is just around the corner, with the Philadelphia Eagles facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans. The game will be broadcast live on Fox and Telemundo, but fans can also stream it for free on various platforms. Among the options for streaming the Big Game include Tubi, … Read more