Researchers at the University of Florida have proposed a new method for detecting ultralight dark matter particles using astrometry, the precise measurement of celestial object positions and motions. This approach is based on the idea that ultralight dark matter particles produce measurable spacetime fluctuations that can be detected through precision measurements. According to Dr. Sarunas … Read more
Decentralized social network Bluesky has introduced custom blue checks to verify “authentic and notable accounts”. This feature allows trusted organizations, like The New York Times, to verify users affiliated with them, providing an additional layer of security and authenticity. Users can set their own domain as their username, making it easier for independent journalists and … Read more
Melinda French Gates, the 60-year-old billionaire philanthropist, has found that focusing on one task at a time is key to success. In an appearance promoting her new book “The Next Day: Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward,” she revealed that multitasking is a myth and led to errors in her career. During her early days at … Read more
F1 teams Red Bull and McLaren have differing opinions on the five-second time penalty handed down to Max Verstappen during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The incident saw Oscar Piastri overtake Verstappen at Turn 1, resulting in a warning for the Dutchman. Verstappen was initially leading after a strong qualifying performance, but he left the … Read more
Tesla’s stock price has declined by nearly 6% in recent hours, with investors worried about the impact of new odometer rules on the company’s business. The rules, set to take effect in July, would require Tesla to disclose the original mileage of used vehicles sold through its platform. This move is seen as a potential … Read more
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck’s shaky performance couldn’t hold back his team from securing a 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues in the Stanley Cup playoffs’ opener. Kyle Connor’s one-timer with 1:36 remaining in the third period sealed the win, and captain Adam Lowry capped it off with an empty-netter, delighting the sold-out crowd … Read more
Ty Jerome’s highly anticipated playoff debut finally arrived Sunday night, and it was a showstopper. The 27-year-old point guard exploded for 28 points, leading the Cavaliers to a resounding 121-100 win over the Miami Heat in Game 1. Jerome had one goal in mind – to prove himself as a key contributor to the Cavs’ … Read more
A geomagnetic storm is expected to pull the northern lights to several states along the Canadian border starting Monday night. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), auroral activity will be at its highest on Tuesday, with a maximum Kp index of six. The northern lights are forecast to appear in most of … Read more
Actor Pedro Pascal has been struggling to come to terms with his character Joel Miller’s devastating death in the HBO series adaptation of The Last of Us. In a recent interview, Pascal revealed that he had been mentally prepared for the twist, but it didn’t make it any easier. Pascal said he is currently in … Read more
Vanessa Abraham, 45, a speech therapist who spent 15 years helping children overcome speech obstacles, was diagnosed with a rare form of Guillain-Barré syndrome in June 2019. The condition left her unable to communicate verbally and paralyzed from the neck down. Abraham’s symptoms began as severe flu-like symptoms and rapidly progressed to respiratory failure and … Read more