Asteroid 2024 YR4 first appeared to humans on December 27, 2024, sparking alarm about its potential impact on Earth. However, further research revealed that it originated from the middle of the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. A gravitational interaction with Jupiter pushed it towards Earth. The ‘city killer’ asteroid is classified as a … Read more
Google has made significant strides in its generative AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, which promises to challenge ChatGPT’s dominance. The new release comes after the company refocused its efforts following a sudden increase in interest from users. According to Google’s Tulsee Doshi, director of product management for Gemini, the latest update is the result of … Read more
Blizzard has revealed its 2025 content roadmap for Diablo IV, outlining the game’s future plans and updates. The studio will continue to build on last year’s Vessel of Hatred expansion with seasonal themes and quests leading up to the next major update. The road map includes several notable collaborations with other IP universes, although details … Read more
The recent resurgence of measles has raised concerns about the effectiveness of old vaccines. With over 95% vaccination coverage in the US, measles is unlikely to spread. However, smallpox is a different story, as there is no more worldwide wild smallpox since 1977. The remaining smallpox viruses are stored in locked containers at two locations, … Read more
At least 124 people were killed and 155 injured when the roof of a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic collapsed during a concert on Tuesday. The incident occurred at 12:34 a.m., during a performance by singer Rubby Pérez. Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel, 51, was among those who died, along with fashion designer Martin … Read more
A recent study published in Science has found that linoleic acid, a common omega-6 fatty acid found in seed oils and animal products, promotes the growth of triple-negative breast cancer by activating a specific protein pathway. Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine discovered that linoleic acid binds to a protein called FABP5, which is abundant in … Read more
A newly discovered comet, designated Comet C/2025 F2 (SWAN), has made a striking debut in the early morning skies over the UK. Captured by astrophotographer Josh Dury on April 9 at 4:50 a.m., the image shows the comet soaring over the Mendip Hills in Somerset. Comet SWAN is part of a rare opportunity for astronomers … Read more
Renowned writer and showrunner Charlie Brooker has expressed his optimism about the future of Black Mirror, despite its rapid evolution in response to current technological advancements. With only a couple of years since the last series aired, Brooker believes that the pace of change makes it difficult for many people, including lawmakers, to keep up. … Read more
A measles case has been confirmed in a resident of Montcalm County, Michigan, according to the Mid-Michigan District Health Department (MMDHD). The person recently traveled out of state and is not vaccinated against measles. This case is at least the third confirmed in Michigan and one of over 600 cases nationwide as of April 3. … Read more
China’s Chang’e-6 mission has brought back samples from the moon’s far side, sparking new theories about its interior composition. Researchers analyzed the lunar rocks and found that the far side is potentially drier than the near side. This discovery could shed light on how the moon formed and evolved over billions of years. Scientists have … Read more