A groundbreaking study published in the journal ACS Nano suggests that injecting gold nanoparticles into the retina and stimulating them with lasers could restore partial vision to millions of people suffering from retinal disorders such as macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. Researchers at Brown University successfully tested this method on laboratory mice, restoring their vision. … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s administration is facing a stark economic reality, with its first official scorecard showing a contraction in the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). The data release comes after months of speculation about the state of the US economy under Trump’s leadership. The GDP report, released by the Commerce Department, showed that the … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about the unique echidna, revealing that it evolved from a water-dwelling ancestor. According to a new study, the echidna’s powerful digging claws, protective spikes, and highly sensitive beaks were developed millions of years ago when its ancestors splashed through the water. Researchers found that the echidna’s thin bone walls … Read more
The Minnesota Timberwolves are poised to clinch a spot in the NBA Finals as they face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena. The Wolves hold a 3-1 series lead and will look to close out the Lakers on their home court, with a potential Game 6 back in Minnesota. … Read more
DC Studios’ highly anticipated action war movie Sgt. Rock has been cancelled, sources confirm. The film, directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Colin Farrell as the titular character, was set to shoot in England this summer but will no longer move forward. The project had a strong script written by Justin Kuritzkes, which attracted interest … Read more
The Kentucky Derby, often regarded as the crown jewel of horse racing, has drawn attention away from younger generations who are less likely to visit the track. The event remains a great place for young people to learn about life skills, but its appeal is limited for fans outside Churchill Downs. For those attending a … Read more
Amazon has successfully launched its first production satellites for the Project Kuiper satellite internet constellation on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force State. The launch, which took place at 7:01 p.m. EDT, marked the beginning of the flight of 27 satellites and was powered by five solid rocket … Read more
China’s exports to the US have plummeted as tariffs imposed by the Trump administration continue to rise, leading major retailers to warn of impending product shortages. The trade war between China and the US has escalated, with each nation imposing tariffs on goods worth billions of dollars. US import duties on Chinese products now stand … Read more
A piece of a failed Soviet spacecraft from 1972 is expected to fall uncontrollably back to Earth, with no clear location predicted. The Kosmos 482 probe was designed for Venus but malfunctioned and crashed into space. Now, it will reenter the Earth’s atmosphere around May 10 and land anywhere between 52 degrees north and south … Read more
US CEOs have been largely silent about President Donald Trump’s trade policies, fearing backlash from the White House. However, with the trade war raging on and no US company appearing to have secured immunity, brands are missing out on an opportunity to push back against the administration’s defiance of democratic norms. A recent dustup over … Read more