Day: May 21, 2025

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The University of Michigan’s ZEUS laser has achieved a record-breaking peak power output of 2 petawatts, surpassing that of the entire planet’s power output. The laser, which stands for Zettawatt Equivalent Ultrashort laser pulse System, is housed in the Gérard Mourou Center for Ultrafast Optical Science and can be used by scientists from around the … Read more

A team of palaeontologists has been excavating a massive dinosaur mass grave in Alberta, Canada, known as the “River of Death.” The site, hidden beneath the slopes of a lush forest, holds thousands of fossils of Pachyrhinosaurus, a relative of the Triceratops. Led by Professor Emily Bamforth, the dig is revealing new insights into the … Read more

Scientists have discovered alarming amounts of microplastics in various parts of the human body, including brains. A new review study published in Brain Medicine suggests that microplastics may be linked to neurological disorders such as depression and dementia. The study found that ultra-processed foods, which comprise over 50% of energy intake in many countries, contain … Read more

Bank CEO Jamie Dimon is sounding the alarm on stock market complacency, warning that investors are shaking off bad news too quickly. Despite signs of unease in the bond market, equities have rebounded strongly since April lows. Strategists are taking Dimon’s concerns seriously, suggesting he might be onto something. The market’s recent resilience has left … Read more

Google has announced the evolution of its Project Starline into a new platform called Google Beam, which aims to redefine video communication using AI-powered technology. The platform utilizes a state-of-the-art AI volumetric video model that transforms standard 2D video streams into realistic 3D experiences. This allows for more natural and intuitive connections, as users can … Read more

OnePlus has announced its latest tablet, the OnePlus Pad 3, which is set to launch on June 5, 2025. The company is confident that this device will be the best Android tablet of 2025. With a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the tablet promises decent multitasking and competitive pricing. The OnePlus Pad 3 boasts a … Read more

A passenger jet was forced to abort takeoff at LaGuardia airport on Tuesday, May 6, due to a potential collision with another plane. The American Eagle flight AA4736 operated by Republic Airways was cleared for takeoff when an air traffic controller suddenly instructed them to cancel. United Airlines flight UA2657 was taxiing on the same … Read more

The US government has lifted a stop-work order for the massive Empire Wind wind farm off the coast of New York, allowing construction to resume. Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) had made direct appeals to President Trump, reportedly persuading him to reverse course and support the project. The project, backed by Norwegian energy firm Equinor, aims … Read more

Scientists have re-examined data from NASA’s Magellan mission, launched over three decades ago, and found fresh clues indicating that Venus may still be geologically active. The research team discovered large, oval-shaped formations called coronae on the planet’s surface, which could point to ongoing tectonic activity. These features were first observed in the 1990s, but researchers … Read more