Europe is facing a critical challenge in maintaining public support for increased defense spending amidst rising tensions in Ukraine and a volatile geopolitical landscape. In recent weeks, leaders have made fresh commitments to boost defense spending, but experts warn that they may overlook a crucial aspect of these efforts. Catherine de Vries, Generali Chair in … Read more
Saturday Night Live welcomed host Jack Black to Studio 8H, despite a man being arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb the studio earlier in the week. The comedy show continued with highlights from the episode, including another appearance by Mike Myers as Elon Musk. In a cold open, Myers’ Musk introduced a new Tesla model, … Read more
Apple has been awarded a patent by the US Patent Office that covers all-glass embodiments for its Watch, Mac, and iPhone devices. The patented technology allows for displays on both the front and back sides of these electronic devices. According to Apple’s patent application, conventional glass devices have limited use with only transparent glass used … Read more
President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariff” plan has sent shockwaves through the market, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite experiencing their worst days since 2020. Companies reliant on global supply chains are taking a hit, but some tech stocks could be opportunities to buy low. One stock that stands out is Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Despite … Read more
The Hubble Space Telescope is celebrating its 35th birthday this month, and to mark the occasion, it has released a breathtaking new image of the Milky Way’s vibrant star-forming factory, NGC 346. The stunning photo captures over 2,500 newborn stars, including massive blue stars that illuminate the surrounding pink nebula and dark clouds. Hubble’s advanced … Read more
Nintendo’s latest console reveal has brought excitement and some long-awaited changes to the table. The company’s Switch 2 promises improved graphics, faster load times, and enhanced multiplayer capabilities, with a focus on online play that has been a missing piece for Nintendo fans. A significant improvement is the introduction of GameChat, a four-player chat feature … Read more
Satire is flourishing in Britain, targeting Elon Musk over his far-right politics and business ventures. Humor and art have been used to mock the powerful in the UK for centuries, and now Musk is on the receiving end. The mischievous posters began appearing all over London in the past two months. One shows Musk emerging … Read more
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released a new image series showcasing the vibrant star cluster NGC 346, revisiting stunning targets from its archives and incorporating latest data and processing techniques. This new image provides an intricate view of the young star-forming factory. Located in the Small Magellanic Cloud, 200,000 light-years away from Earth, NGC … Read more
Russia launched air attacks on Ukraine, causing damage to homes and infrastructure, as the war enters its 1,137th day. On Sunday, April 6, three Ukrainian women were wounded in a Russian air attack on the southern region of Mykolaiv, while multiple fires broke out. Russia also targeted Kyiv’s air defenses overnight, with the city’s forces … Read more
Researchers at the University of Ottawa discovered that cold water swimming can quickly improve cellular protection, reducing stress response and potentially slowing down aging. In a study involving 10 healthy young male adults, daily cold water dips for an hour reduced signs of apoptosis (programmed cell death) and inflammation, while increasing autophagy, a healthy cell … Read more