The Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) took place in San Francisco from March 9-12, bringing together clinicians, community members, scientists, and industry experts to discuss the latest developments in HIV research. Experts from various fields shared their experiences and insights on why CROI is a valuable meeting for advancing HIV research. According to … Read more
Astronomers have confirmed the presence of four small planets around Barnard’s Star, one of our solar system’s nearest and most fascinating neighbors. The discovery verifies a previous study that suggested the star was orbited by at least one planet. The new findings were made using the radial velocity method, which detects hidden exoplanets by measuring … Read more
The European peace dividend, a theory suggesting that decades of peace would lead to significant economic savings, has proven costly in practice. While a reduction in military spending was expected to yield substantial benefits, the reality is more complex and nuanced. Recent data suggests that Europe’s security posture is becoming increasingly expensive. Historically, the “peace … Read more
Novak Djokovic’s player advocacy organisation, Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), has launched a lawsuit against the governing bodies of professional tennis, alleging systematic exploitation and suppression of competition. The six-year-old PTPA, which represents current and former players including Djokovic, Vasek Pospisil, Nick Kyrgios, and Sorana Cirstea, claims that the ATP Tour, WTA Tour, International Tennis … Read more
Nintendo has filed updated patents that shed light on its plans for the upcoming Switch 2 console, particularly in regards to artificial intelligence (AI) upscaling technology. The new details reveal how the system will generate higher-resolution gaming images without requiring more powerful hardware. The upgraded Nvidia Tegra processor inside the Switch 2 is expected to … Read more
New research using data from the James Webb Space Telescope has provided fresh evidence to support a radical theory that our universe could be living inside a black hole. A study of 263 galaxies found that most of them were rotating in the same direction, contradicting previous assumptions about the isotropy of the universe. Researchers … Read more
The San Francisco 49ers were well-represented at the University of Oregon’s Pro Day on Tuesday. General manager John Lynch attended along with five other personnel members. The Ducks have seven prospects in the top 130 picks of the upcoming NFL Draft, according to NFL mock drafts. Top-ranked prospects include Derrick Harmon, a defensive tackle; Josh … Read more
A small commercial plane crashed into the sea off Honduras’ coast Monday night, killing 12 people, including a well-known Garifuna musician. The Lanhsa Airlines flight, carrying 17 passengers and crew, failed to reach full altitude before sinking quickly after impact. Five survivors were rescued and hospitalized. Among those killed was Aurelio MartÃnez Suazo, a former … Read more
A disconnecting world is emerging, with global markets sending signals about a shift away from US stocks. Germany’s decision to increase borrowing for rearmament has led to a surge in the DAX index, while US stocks fell. This trend is also evident in China’s response to Tesla’s electric vehicle battery announcement, which prompted a significant … Read more
The U.S. Soccer 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is set to kick off tonight, featuring a record-breaking $1 million purse for the competition. This year’s champion will receive $600,000 and a spot in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup. The tournament, now in its 110th edition, celebrates elite amateur and professional soccer across the country. … Read more