Scientists have long believed that Earth is unique in its geological activity, but a new study suggests that Venus may be more dynamic than previously thought. Decades-old data from NASA’s Magellan probe has revealed evidence of active tectonics on Venus, including dozens of circular volcanic features called coronae. The findings, published in Science Advances, provide … Read more
Paleontologists have discovered the oldest fossilized tracks of a reptile-like animal in Victoria, Australia, dating back to the early Tournaisian age, around 355 million years ago. The find suggests that such animals originated in the southern supercontinent Gondwana, where Australia was part of. The discovery sheds light on the evolution of tetrapods, which emerged from … Read more
US President Donald Trump said Friday that the US has given Iran a proposal for a nuclear deal, warning the country that it faces “violence like people haven’t seen before” if negotiations fail. The proposal comes as Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned this week that the US is at a critical moment to curb … Read more
A fox attacked four people at the Purgatory Creek Natural Area in San Marcos, Texas, on Sunday, May 11. Michelle Danos, a college student, was bitten several times and had to fight off the animal six times before escaping. The city said that if the fox is not found, it will be considered a presumed … Read more
The US stock market saw significant gains on Friday, with the S&P 500 index rising by 0.70%. Several key stocks also moved notably in the wake of this market shift. Some of the most notable movers included UnitedHealth Group, Applied Materials, Novo Nordisk, Super Micro Electronics, Coinbase, and Doximity. These companies experienced significant price movements, … Read more
Thousands of commuters faced frustration and confusion at Newark Penn Station on Friday morning as the first day of the NJ Transit strike brought rail service to a halt. The strike, which affects 100,000 weekday train riders, was caused by a dispute between locomotive engineers and transit officials over a contract agreement. NJ Transit’s locomotive … Read more
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The Indiana Fever, led by star player Caitlin Clark, are drawing heavy betting action as the WNBA season prepares to open. According to BetMGM Sportsbook trader Hannah Luther, the team’s improved roster and competitiveness make them a top contender this year. The Fever are +300 at BetMGM to win the WNBA championship, behind defending champion … Read more
Salman Rushdie’s attacker, Hadi Matar, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the attack that left the acclaimed author critically injured and blind in one eye. The defendant, who was found guilty of trying to kill Mr. Rushdie in 2022, claimed he believed the author was a hypocrite and a bully. Mr. Rushdie … Read more
A team of researchers has discovered a half-a-billion-year-old sea creature in Canadian museum fossils that challenges our understanding of ancient arthropods. The 506-million-year-old Mosura fentoni, named after the fictional giant moth Mothra, was found in fossils from the Burgess Shale rock formation and features unique characteristics that set it apart from other extinct species. Mosura … Read more