A new study published in the journal Nature reveals that humans lived in tropical rainforests 150,000 years ago, pushing back the earliest known presence of humans in these environments by more than twice. The findings were made possible by the use of new dating techniques, such as optically stimulated luminescence, which enabled researchers to determine … Read more
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has captured its first images of asteroid 52246 Donaldjohanson, which is currently 45 million miles away. The high-resolution camera L’LORRI spotted the asteroid moving against a background of stars. Lucy will track Donaldjohanson until April 20, when it will come within 596 miles of the asteroid. This marks the first time Lucy … Read more
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new guidance stating that most meme coins do not meet the requirements to be protected by federal securities law. The commission considers these cryptocurrencies “more akin to collectibles” due to their limited functionality and lack of utility. Meme coins, which originate from internet memes or cultural … Read more
A new study suggests that the International Space Station is too clean for its astronauts, who may benefit from a little dirtiness. The station’s sterile environment has been linked to immune problems and skin disorders in astronauts. Scientists found that the space station’s microbial collection is less diverse than Earth’s and is similar to other … Read more
A recent incident at US bank Citigroup highlights the potential risks associated with computer errors, also known as “fat finger” mistakes. The bank incorrectly credited a client’s account with $81 trillion (£64 trillion) instead of sending $280 million. This error was only discovered after two employees missed it and a third employee rectified it 90 … Read more
Bitcoin’s value plummeted over 16% in February, marking its worst monthly performance since June 2022. The cryptocurrency dropped to a low of $79,000 on Friday, trading below the $80,000 mark for the first time this year. President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, as well as an additional 10% tariff … Read more
Jeff Bezos, the owner of The Washington Post, has long maintained that he would maintain the paper’s editorial independence. However, his actions suggest otherwise. In a recent statement, Bezos announced an overhaul of the newspaper’s opinion section, limiting the writers’ ability to express opposing viewpoints on key issues like personal liberties and free markets. This … Read more
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) ranks 6th on our list of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed, where he emphasized that smart investing requires a degree of caution in frothy market conditions. However, Cramer noted that as the froth subsides, investors are turning to assets with more durability and longevity. Cramer highlighted Palantir’s CEO Alex Karp’s … Read more
Two children in Kent County have died of influenza, bringing Michigan’s total to five deaths this flu season. The state’s total pediatric flu deaths since 2020 stand at seven, with the deadliest year being 2023 with three reported fatalities. “We are deeply saddened by these young lives lost to influenza,” said Dr. Adam London, KCHD … Read more
The northern lights are expected to appear across the Wisconsin sky on Thursday and Friday, according to the NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center. The forecast indicates that aurora borealis will be visible as far south as central Wisconsin on Thursday but will remain in the northern region of the state on Friday. Thursday night is … Read more