Scientists have discovered a rare organic glass inside the skull of an individual who died in Herculaneum during the 79 CE Mount Vesuvius eruption. The glass is believed to be made from the fossilized brain, and its formation was likely caused by a brief exposure to extremely hot ash clouds. Research published in Scientific Reports … Read more
CoreWeave, a cloud computing company backed by Nvidia, filed paperwork for an initial public offering (IPO) this week, marking the first tech IPO of 2025. The move comes as investors eagerly await a long-awaited wave of tech IPOs after years of drought. The filing revealed some significant concerns about the company’s financial health, including substantial … Read more
Google has issued a security update for Android in March, warning of two new vulnerabilities that have been exploited by attackers. The update addresses CVE-2024-43093 and CVE-2024-50302, which affect the underlying framework and kernel of Android, respectively. While both fixes are available for Pixel devices within days, Samsung’s security release for March only includes the … Read more
Samsung Electronics kicked off Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona with a showcase of its latest AI-powered innovations and expanded mobile experiences. The company’s Galaxy S25 Edge, the slimmest Galaxy S series yet, generated excitement among attendees. The Galaxy S25 Edge was first unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2025 and made a return to the … Read more
Microsoft is set to shut down its popular internet calling service Skype in May. The decision comes as the tech giant plans to focus on its own homegrown Teams service, aiming to simplify its communication offerings. Skype was first launched in 2003 and quickly gained popularity as a video calling platform. For many users, it … Read more
The US manufacturing sector continued its expansion in February, with the Manufacturing PMI rising to 50.3%, a slight decrease from January’s 50.9%. This marks the fifth consecutive month of growth, with the sector showing resilience despite a decline in New Orders Index to 48.6% from 55.1%. Analysts point to the energy sector as a potential … Read more
A technical issue is preventing users from confirming their humanity and resolving website-related problems. The problem has led to a loop of automated responses, including the “Please try again” message. Users can contact the website’s support team by referencing the issue’s unique identifier (“Ref ID”: b8f2be5b-f90c-11ef-8611-37d3ae4a6439) for assistance. Alternatively, users can submit their feedback through … Read more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a key regulator of banks and financial firms, is operating on pause due to a court order. This leaves consumers with increased responsibility for protecting themselves from scams, abusive lending practices, and high fees. With the government temporarily stepping back from regulatory duties, it’s crucial for individuals to take … Read more
As space exploration pushes the boundaries of human endurance, the health of astronauts on long-duration missions becomes a growing concern. Prolonged exposure to microgravity, radiation, and isolation weakens the immune system, leading to persistent health issues such as skin rashes, cold sores, and unusual allergies. However, new research suggests that introducing beneficial microbes from Earth’s … Read more
Football legend and former coach Jimmy Johnson is hanging up his helmet after 31 years with Fox Sports. In a recent interview on “The Herd with Colin Cowherd,” Johnson confirmed his retirement plans, citing it as the most difficult decision he’s ever made. Johnson won numerous accolades during his time at Miami and Dallas Cowboys, … Read more