Biohackers and celebrities alike have turned their attention to NAD+, a molecule that plays a critical role in energy production, DNA repair, and cell survival. But is it the “holy grail” of supplements? NAD+ stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, and its active form has been found to slow aging, boost brain health, and increase disease … Read more
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy expressed optimism that the company can emerge from the current tariff environment stronger than before, citing the Covid-19 pandemic as a precedent. In his first-quarter earnings call, Jassy stated that Amazon’s broad selection, low pricing, and speedy delivery have helped it maintain its market share despite uncertain economic conditions. The company … Read more
A major shipping loophole has expired, leaving many Americans with higher costs for cheap Chinese goods. The de minimis exemption, which allowed shipments of goods worth $800 or less to enter the US duty-free, ended on Friday. This change will likely more than double the cost for ultra-low-cost e-commerce sites like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress. … Read more
A breakthrough discovery has been made in the quest to develop an effective treatment for snakebites, which claim over 200 lives a day and leave thousands more disabled. Researchers have created an antivenom that can protect against bites from 19 species of poisonous snakes, including coral snakes, mambas, cobras, and taipans. The breakthrough comes thanks … Read more
Netflix’s comedy “The Four Seasons” follows the relationship of Jack (Will Forte) and Kate (Tina Fey), who are struggling to communicate throughout their marriage. After a near-death experience, they reaffirm their love for each other. Lang Fisher, the show’s adapter, aims to create relatable growth pains in long relationships. The series kills off Steve Carell’s … Read more
The United States has seen a significant decline in press freedom, ranking alongside developing countries such as Gambia and Sierra Leone according to the latest World Press Freedom Index. For years, American press freedom was considered “satisfactory” by Reporters Without Borders, but it is now classified as “problematic”. The main driver of this decline is … Read more
SharkNinja is recalling over 2 million Ninja-branded pressure cookers sold in the US and Canada due to reports of serious burn injuries. The affected cookers, “Foodi OP300 Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers,” have a lid that can be opened while in use, causing hot contents to escape and posing serious burn risks. According to the US … Read more
Japan’s finance minister has suggested that the country’s massive holdings of US Treasuries could be a bargaining chip in trade talks with the Trump administration. During a news show on national broadcaster TV Tokyo, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato referred to these holdings as “a card on the table.” However, he clarified that whether Japan chooses … Read more
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a significant policy change in its funding of foreign scientists, sparking concerns about the future of international collaborations in biomedical research. While the agency claims the move is aimed at addressing national security concerns and transparency issues, internal emails suggest that it may be part of a … Read more
For decades, scholars have been fascinated by the enigmatic Nazca geoglyphs in southern Peru. These ancient designs, etched into the desert floor roughly 2,000 years ago, have yielded more questions than answers. However, a recent collaboration between Japanese researcher Masato Sakai and IBM Research has shed new light on these mysterious symbols. Using an artificial-intelligence … Read more