Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have made a groundbreaking discovery that suggests supermassive black holes could be generating high-energy particle collisions, rivaling those of the Large Hadron Collider. The study, published in Physical Review Letters, proposes that certain spinning black holes can act as natural particle accelerators, accelerating particles to unprecedentedly high energies. For over … Read more
The US Treasury auctions billions of dollars in debt securities every year to finance government deficits. However, top financial leaders are growing increasingly concerned that not enough buyers will appear at the next auction, leading to a loss of confidence and higher borrowing costs for Americans. Leaders warn that if this happens, it could cause … Read more
Italy’s Mount Etna has erupted, sending large plumes of ash into the air. The volcano, one of the world’s most active, experienced a series of explosions on Monday morning, prompting warnings from geologists. According to the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), the eruption appears to have occurred at the south eastern edge … Read more
Nvidia, the chipmaker behind some of the world’s most powerful graphics processing units (GPUs), is poised for decades of growth as artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to advance. The company’s business model sits at the center of the AI revolution, providing massive datasets and compute power necessary for complex models to operate. Nvidia’s dominance in … Read more
US Senator Elizabeth Warren has released a scathing report detailing how billionaire Elon Musk leveraged his access to government power to boost his personal businesses. The 130-day stint by Musk as a “special government employee” ended officially, but his influence remains. The report highlights over 100 actions that raise questions about corruption and ethics. Warren’s … Read more
EchoStar has announced it will not make an approximately $326 million cash interest payment due on May 30, 2025, citing uncertainty over its spectrum rights. The company’s decision comes as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launches a review of EchoStar’s compliance with federal obligations to provide 5G service nationwide. EchoStar’s CEO Charlie Ergen, who oversees … Read more
A new Trump administration budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year could lead to a significant reduction in funding for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). If approved, the cut would be over $6 billion, or about 25 percent of NASA’s budget. Huntsville, home to the Marshall Space Flight Center, relies heavily on government … Read more
A bug in the YouTube for Android app has caused a key UI element to disappear, significantly limiting app functionality and preventing users from accessing essential features like Subscriptions, Library, and profile options. The issue affects only Android users in the US, including Premium subscribers, but Google is investigating and recommending a temporary web browser … Read more
Game shows “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” will finally be available on streaming platforms after a multi-year deal with Sony Pictures Television. Starting this fall, Hulu (including Disney+) and Peacock will stream episodes of the two popular game shows. Viewers will be able to watch new episodes the day after they air on broadcast TV, … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about the shape of the Oort Cloud, a region in our solar system that holds secrets about its formation. Researchers at the American Museum of Natural History were fine-tuning a scene featuring the Oort Cloud for a new planetarium show when they noticed something unusual projected onto the dome. … Read more