Trump’s New Tariffs Exempt Smartphones, Aid Tesla

US tariffs are no longer applying to certain imported items such as smartphones. This change benefits Tesla, which relies heavily on foreign components for its vehicles. The exclusion applies to select smartphone imports, and the move is seen as a relief for companies that struggle with the original tariff policies. Source: https://www.barrons.com/articles/tesla-tariff-exclusions-exemptions-trump-e95f05c1

NASA’s Webb Telescope Captures Distant Auroras on Neptune

NASA’s Webb Telescope has made history by capturing never-before-seen auroras on Neptune, the most distant planet in our solar system. Located 2.8 billion miles away from Earth, Neptune is not alone in displaying this phenomenon, as it occurs on every other planet except Mercury due to three essential ingredients: high-speed charged particles, a magnetic field, … Read more

ESA’s Hubble Captures Stunning Image of Rare Planetary Nebula

The European Space Agency (ESA) has released a breathtaking image of a rare planetary nebula, Kohoutek 4-55, located 4600 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus. This stunning visual captures the swirling clouds of ionised atoms and molecules that are left behind by a dying star. A planetary nebula is the final stage of a giant … Read more

Bioluminescent Waves Signal Ocean’s Woes and Call for Immediate Action

Bioluminescent waves have returned to San Diego beaches, but this phenomenon is a warning sign of the devastating impact of climate change on marine life. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned that these glowing blue displays are a clear indication of disruption in both land and sea life. Bioluminescence is a natural … Read more

GOG’s Epic PC Game Sale Ends April 25

Good Old Games (GOG) is hosting a massive sale on older PC games, featuring titles like Deus Ex, Fear, and Sim City 4. The sale, which launched on April 10, offers 1000 games across decades for PC players only. Many titles are priced below $10 or $5. GOG’s preservation program ensures that participating games will … Read more

US Bond Market Sees Sudden Sell-Off Amid Waning Investor Confidence

US government bonds are seeing a sudden sell-off, sparking fears of dwindling investor confidence in America as a safe place to store money. The market shift is attributed to concerns about the stability and predictability of the US economy. Investors who normally flock to Treasury bonds during economic downturns are instead selling them, with the … Read more

Astronomers Detect Aurora on Neptune for First Time Using James Webb Space Telescope

Astronomers have finally detected an aurora on Neptune using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Researchers observed an infrared auroral glow and the spectral signature of a key tracer of aurorae in Neptune’s upper atmosphere. This detection confirms theories that Neptune should have aurorae, which were previously undetectable. Aurorae occur when charged particles from the … Read more

Plant-Based Supplements Outperform Animal-Based Vitamins in Twin Study

A study conducted by 36-year-old twins Hugo and Ross has revealed that plant-based supplements, such as those made from sea algae and plant-based Omega-3 oils, can outperform traditional animal-based vitamins. The twins followed nearly identical lifestyles for half a year, with one taking vegan supplements and the other consuming traditional animal-based vitamins. The results showed … Read more

Eating Mixes of Food Additives Linked to Slightly Increased Diabetes Risk

A recent study published in PLOS Medicine has found a potential link between consuming mixes of common food additives and an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzed data from over 108,000 adults in France and identified five combinations of additives that people commonly consumed together. The study focused on ultra-processed foods, which are … Read more