The New York Jets’ No. 7 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft has become significantly more valuable after a shocking turn of events involving quarterback Derek Carr. The Saints, who currently hold the No. 9 pick and are expected to select Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders if he falls to them, have suffered an injury that may … Read more
Human biology shares similarities with other mammals, but its neurology is uniquely complex. Studying human brain function and somatosensory pathways can be challenging due to their genetic differences from non-human animals. To overcome this, researchers have turned to human organoids – tiny organs grown from stem cells. In a recent study published in Nature, scientists … Read more
The World Economic Forum’s efforts to tackle plastic pollution have made significant progress in recent years. However, microplastics remain a major concern due to their widespread presence in our oceans and land ecosystems. In fact, microplastics account for more than 90% of all plastic on the ocean surface. Microplastics are tiny particles less than five … Read more
The Federal Reserve is facing increased pressure to control inflation as consumer expectations surge sharply due to the trade war. A new survey by the University of Michigan found that respondents expect inflation to reach 6.7% over the next 12 months, the highest reading since 1981. This has prompted Fed officials to reiterate their priority … Read more
The war film “Warfare,” directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, aims to replicate the authenticity of a 2006 mission in Iraq. The key to achieving this lies in the meticulous attention to detail and use of innovative techniques. To capture the sounds of an IED explosion, the sound design team traveled to the Czech … Read more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a new category to honor achievement in stunt design, set to debut at the 100th Academy Awards in 2028. The Board of Governors approved the initiative on behalf of stunt professionals, led by director David Leitch (“Bullet Train,” “Deadpool 2”). The award recognizes the creative … Read more
US egg prices have surged to a record high of $6.23 per dozen, dealing a blow to hopes of affordable eggs by Easter. The increase in the Consumer Price Index reflects rising demand and limited supply, despite wholesale prices falling in March. Industry experts attribute the price spikes to bird flu outbreaks that killed over … Read more
Val Kilmer, the legendary actor, has died from pneumonia according to his official cause of death. Released by the Los Angeles County Department of Health, the death certificate lists pneumonia as his immediate cause. Other underlying causes include acute hypoxemic respiratory failure, chronic respiratory failure, and squamous cell carcinoma of the base of the tongue. … Read more
Apple is considering boosting iPhone production in Brazil to avoid high import duties. The move comes after the US imposed new tariffs on imports from China and India. By assembling iPhones at its Foxconn facility in Jundiaí, Brazil, Apple aims to reduce taxes from 34% (China) and 26% (India) to 10%. This would save the … Read more
A recent study has unveiled a groundbreaking way to peer inside the inner ear using terahertz (THz) imaging technology. Led by Associate Professor Kazunori Serita of Waseda University, researchers visualized the mouse cochlea in stunning 3D detail, opening doors to non-invasive diagnostics that could revolutionize hearing loss treatment and even early cancer detection. Current traditional … Read more