Bonobos, closely related to humans, have been found to possess a unique ability – recognizing ignorance in others and communicating new information to correct it. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University conducted an experiment with three bonobos, placing them in a cooperative setting with a human partner. The test involved hiding grapes under cups, and the … Read more
Irv Gotti, a key figure behind influential music label Murder Inc., has died at the age of 54. As a producer, he worked with prominent artists such as Ja Rule, Jay-Z, and DMX, contributing significantly to their success in hip-hop and R&B genres. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/02/06/irv-gotti-dead-murder-inc-records
CBS has emerged victorious in its long-standing legal battle with Sony Pictures Television over the distribution rights to Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. A Los Angeles judge approved a restraining order on February 5, blocking Sony from taking control of the shows’ distribution duties. The dispute began in October 2024 when Sony sued CBS, alleging … Read more
A new diagnostic test, ClearStrand-ASD, has been developed to identify autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children as young as one year old. The test analyzes a single strand of hair using proprietary robotics and lasers, generating thousands of data points that help identify a molecular signature associated with ASD. Developed by LinusBio, a precision exposome … Read more
Mortgage applications to buy a home fell 4% last week, compared to the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. Despite more listings coming on the market, demand remains flat compared to the same week last year. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances decreased … Read more
Amazon shares lost ground in extended trading on Thursday after the tech giant reported cloud computing revenue below expectations and issued a tepid current quarter outlook. The company’s AWS cloud unit revenue grew 19% to $28.79 billion, but came in short of the expected $28.87 billion. CEO Andy Jassy cited inconsistent chip supply from third-party … Read more
New research warns that space debris from rocket bodies orbiting Earth is posing an increased threat to aircraft. While the probability of a strike is low, the risk is rising due to increases in both the aviation industry and space flight industry. There are approximately 50,000 pieces of space junk the size of a softball … Read more
Saquon Barkley has made a significant impact since joining the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency. The team’s decision to allow him to walk away after losing him to free agency proved to be a costly mistake for their rival, the New York Giants. Barkley’s impressive performance on the field earned him the Offensive Player of … Read more
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has clarified that Elon Musk’s government efficiency team is conducting an operational review of federal payment systems, not making ideological changes. Bessent personally vetted the employees who gained read-only access to payment data and said the review will yield big savings, but no modifications have been made to the department’s … Read more
Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI is scouting locations across 15 US states, including Oregon, as it prepares to build a network of huge data centers to power its technology. The lead site will be in Texas, but the company plans to expand to other locations. After putting out a request for proposals, OpenAI has been visiting … Read more