A new study suggests that Homo sapiens may have outlived Neanderthals due to their ability to respond to increased UV radiation from space. About 41,000 years ago, Earth’s magnetic field weakened significantly, leaving populations vulnerable to harm. However, early human ancestors in Europe and Asia began to adapt by using tailored clothing, dwelling in caves, … Read more
Astronomers have detected organically produced chemicals in the atmosphere of a distant exoplanet, marking the strongest indication yet of extraterrestrial life. The findings were made on K2-18b, a planet 124 light-years from Earth, using data from the James Webb Space Telescope. The analysis revealed two biologically produced compounds, dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide, in the … Read more
The conflict in Sudan has reached new depths, with the country’s third year of civil war showing no signs of slowing down. The situation is bleak, with hundreds of civilians and relief workers killed in displacement camps in Darfur. The International Rescue Committee describes it as the biggest humanitarian crisis ever recorded, with 640,000 people … Read more
Capital One has secured approval from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to acquire Discover Financial Services in an all-stock deal. The move would give Capital One a significant foothold in the US credit card market, surpassing its competitors such as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, … Read more
College football legend Lee Corso is hanging up his headgear after this season, with ESPN announcing his retirement from “College GameDay” in Week 1. Corso, who has been a fixture on the show since its debut in 1987, will step away at the age of 77. Corso’s departure marks the end of an era for … Read more
Strollers are one of the most expensive purchases parents make, with even affordable models costing around $200. The Trump administration’s tariffs on Chinese-made products will significantly impact strollers and other baby gear manufactured in China. UPPAbaby, a leading stroller brand, has announced that it will increase prices due to the tariffs, but has not specified … Read more
Microsoft researchers have created the largest-scale 1-bit AI model to date, called BitNet b1.58 2B4T. This “bitnet” is designed to run on lightweight hardware and can be used on CPUs, including Apple’s M2. By quantizing weights into just three values (-1, 0, and 1), bitnets are significantly more memory- and computing-efficient than traditional models. The … Read more
A power outage that affected nearly the entire island of Puerto Rico has been resolved, with crews restoring electricity to over 98% of customers. The blackout, which occurred on Wednesday, was caused by a transmission line failure that triggered protective shutdowns at generators across the island. More than 1.45 million customers were left without power, … Read more
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers is feeling good about his new relationship, revealing that he’s in a “serious” and private partnership with girlfriend Brittani. The 41-year-old athlete first mentioned Brittani during a December 2024 episode of The Pat McAfee Show, where he discussed his Christmas shopping habits and joked about waiting for a package meant for … Read more
The Florida Panthers have completed their 2024-25 regular season with a strong showing. After finishing third in the Atlantic Division, they will now focus on defending their Stanley Cup championship. Before looking ahead to the playoffs, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive take a look back at the team’s impressive regular season campaign. The Panthers … Read more