Researchers at Princeton University and other institutions have made a breakthrough in generating electricity using the rotation of the Earth. In a study published in Physical Review Research, Christopher Chyba, Kevin Hand, and Thomas Chyba tested a theory that electricity can be generated from the Earth’s rotation by interacting with its magnetic field. The team … Read more
Thousands of people gathered outside Istanbul city hall for a second night to protest the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was detained on corruption and terror charges. The move is seen as an effort by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to remove a key rival from the next presidential race. Imamoglu’s detention has sparked widespread … Read more
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang emphasized that manufacturers will need a second factory to implement artificial intelligence into their product offerings, citing the automotive industry as a prime example. In a keynote address at Nvidia’s annual GTC conference, Huang stated that every industry will have two factories in the future: one for producing physical products and … Read more
Astronomers have detected oxygen on a distant galaxy for the first time, challenging our understanding of how galaxies formed in the early universe. The discovery was made using powerful telescopes and scientific analysis of light from the galaxy, JADES-GS-z14-0. Located 13.4 billion years away, the galaxy is believed to be one of the oldest known … Read more
Apple has been sued by a law firm claiming that the company’s promotion of delayed Apple Intelligence features was false advertising and unfair competition. The suit, filed in US District Court in San Jose, seeks class action status and financial damages for those who purchased iPhones and other devices with expected AI capabilities. The lawsuit … Read more
Eli Sharabi, an Israeli hostage held by Hamas for 491 days, asked the United Nations where it was during his captivity and called on the organization to prove its commitment to humanity by releasing remaining hostages. Sharabi expressed anger and frustration with the UN’s inaction, saying he was beaten, chained, and starved while being held. … Read more
A spectacular solar eclipse is set to occur on March 29, 2025, with millions of Americans witnessing the event. Although it will be visible at a decent hour (around 6:30-7:00 a.m. ET), the eclipse will only be visible in parts of the Northeast region of the US. Unlike total solar eclipses, which block out the … Read more
Egg prices in the US have dropped by over 40% since late February, offering consumers welcome relief at grocery stores. The decline is largely attributed to a decrease in significant bird flu outbreaks, possibly due to seasonal patterns in virus transmission. Typically quiet in February, North American flyways are now gearing up for spring migration. … Read more
A new Hollywood-produced movie, “Freaky Tales,” has put Oakland on the big screen. The film’s star-studded cast, including Too $hort, Pedro Pascal, and Angus Cloud, walked the red carpet at a special screening in Oakland. The movie is described as a love letter to the East Bay city and a celebration of its culture. Ryan … Read more
A recent surge in online traffic has caused a popular website to temporarily shut down due to excessive requests. The issue was resolved after the site’s administrators adjusted their load management system. The cause of the overload is attributed to an unexpected spike in user engagement, likely triggered by a trending topic or social media … Read more