Researchers have discovered a unique case of vitrification – a process where organic tissue turns into glass-like material – in the skull of a young man who died during the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The discovery was made after analyzing black glass shards found in his brain, which were later confirmed to be … Read more
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has appeared to confirm the birth of his likely 14th child. In a post on social media, his partner Shivon Zilis shared photos of her newborn son and wrote that she had discussed the birth with Musk. The tech mogul responded with a heart emoji. Musk’s family has been making headlines … Read more
A surge in traffic to a specific website has led to an overwhelming response from its servers. The website’s administrators have reported receiving over 429 “Too Many Requests” errors, indicating that the server is unable to handle the current load. This phenomenon occurs when a website experiences an unusually high number of requests or connections … Read more
A highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza virus H5N1 is spreading rapidly through wild bird populations in the United States, causing major die-offs and raising concerns about a potential human pandemic. The outbreak, possibly spurred by fall migration, has seen widespread impacts on waterfowl and seabirds, but infections in songbirds remain uncommon. Experts say that … Read more
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) is expanding its presence in Silicon Valley with a third campus. The company plans to create hundreds of new jobs across multiple sectors. Supermicro aims to develop efficient server solutions for AI factories and high-performance computing (HPC) markets, reducing carbon footprint and operational costs. The new development is expected to begin … Read more
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ruled that meme coins are not subject to federal securities regulations. The ruling applies to tokens such as the one promoted by former President Donald Trump, which was valued at over $74 before falling to around $12. Meme coins are considered “collectibles” and their value is driven … Read more
A growing number of measles cases are being reported in Texas, primarily among children under 17 years old. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, there have been 124 confirmed cases as of Thursday. While Bexar County has not yet reported any measles cases, counties with lower vaccination rates have seen a higher … Read more
A new study has revealed a clear and predictable pattern in the Earth’s climate cycles, suggesting that the next ice age could naturally begin in approximately 10,000 years. However, human activities such as greenhouse gas emissions have disrupted this cycle, making it unlikely that we’ll see another glaciation anytime soon. The study analyzed a million-year … Read more
Bayern Munich’s dominance in the Bundesliga title race seems secure after a convincing 3-1 win over VfB Stuttgart. The victory puts them 11 points clear of second-place Bayer Leverkusen, with a game in hand. The match saw Bayern bounce back from a fragile start to pull away in the end. Stuttgart gave it their all, … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has offered an explanation for the recent surge in unexplained deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo, suggesting that more than 60 victims may have died from a “toxic type event” related to a water source. According to Mike Ryan, head of emergencies at WHO, the investigation is ongoing and … Read more