The building blocks of life, such as proteins and enzymes, are believed to have formed through chemical reactions triggered by “microlightning” between water drops. This new theory challenges the existing understanding of how simple gases reacted to create these essential molecules. According to Richard Zare at Stanford University, this is a fresh perspective on the … Read more
Media personality Wendy Williams has expressed her desire to exit her guardianship during a recent appearance on ABC’s daytime talk show “The View.” Wendy Williams, 60, spoke out about the guardianship that has been in place since 2023 after she was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. However, Williams disputes the diagnoses made … Read more
Wombats are marsupials found in Australia, known for their cute appearance and unique behavior. Unlike kangaroos and koalas, most wombats live underground in burrows that can have up to ten entrances and tunnels over 100 meters long. These small but sturdy animals are about the size of a medium dog, with short legs and wide … Read more
Jessie Holmes, a 43-year-old musher from Alabama who moved to Alaska over 20 years ago, earned his first victory in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race early Friday morning. Holmes crossed under the burled arch in Nome with 10 dogs on the line, led by Hercules and Polar, at 2:55 a.m. Holmes completed his journey … Read more
With the US economy showing signs of uncertainty, investors are growing worried about a potential recession. President Trump’s recent statements have fueled concerns, but financial experts say there’s still time to prepare. To avoid financial strain during a recession, three key steps can be taken: building an emergency fund, monitoring spending and income, and diversifying … Read more
Google has announced that it’s officially retiring its Google Assistant service. The company will be upgrading more users from Google Assistant to Gemini over the coming months. Classic Google Assistant will no longer be accessible on most mobile devices or available for new downloads later this year. However, older Android phones and those without sufficient … Read more
Google is rebranding its mobile assistant experience to Gemini, leveraging generative AI technology for an enhanced user interface. The new Gemini aims to be a personal, AI-powered assistant aware of the world around you and your daily life. Gemini’s features go beyond traditional voice recognition, enabling seamless interactions with apps and services. This upgrade will … Read more
A team of researchers led by Caitlyn Nojiri has proposed a theory that the DNA-busting radiation from a nearby supernova may have influenced evolution on Earth, specifically in Lake Tanganyika’s cichlid fish population. The study suggests that the cosmic rays from the stellar explosion could have caused rapid species diversification in the lake around 2.5 … Read more
A growing measles outbreak in the US has raised concerns about vaccination rates and protection against the highly contagious disease. As of March 12, Texas and New Mexico reported over 250 cases, with two deaths linked to unvaccinated individuals. According to experts, when vaccination rates drop below a certain threshold (95% or higher), outbreaks can … Read more
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that the administration is focused on the long-term health of the economy, prioritizing gains over short-term market fluctuations. Speaking with CNBC’s Sara Eisen, Bessent emphasized that the government aims to create an environment conducive to long-term growth and stability. Bessent expressed confidence in the market’s ability to recover from … Read more