SpaceX’s Starbase facility has one of the highest injury rates among its manufacturing facilities and the entire industry. According to worker safety records reviewed by TechCrunch, the facility logged an injury rate that was almost 6 times higher than the average for comparable space vehicle-manufacturing outfits and nearly 3 times higher than aerospace manufacturing as … Read more
A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that eating eggs regularly may lower the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers analyzed data from over 1,000 older adults and found a significant reduction in Alzheimer’s risk among those who consumed at least one egg per week. The study, which included brain autopsies, also … Read more
Katy Perry was performing as part of her Lifetimes Tour in San Francisco when a giant butterfly prop she rode malfunctioned, causing it to jerk and drop suddenly mid-air. The singer, who was rigging for her 2013 hit “Roar”, stopped singing but managed to regain her balance and composure, before continuing the performance. This incident … Read more
A week-long wave of violence in southern Syria’s Sweida province has come to an end, with fighters withdrawing after killing more than 1,000 people and displacing over 128,000. The situation is now described as “tense calm” by local residents, but aid convoys are preparing to enter the city amid reports of a severe shortage of … Read more
Tesla’s expansion of its autonomous ride-hailing service, Robotaxi, in Austin has been met with both excitement and skepticism. The service, which aims to provide a safe and efficient way for passengers to travel through the city, has been marred by concerns about safety. According to data from the IndexBox platform, the autonomous vehicle industry is … Read more
Eileen Fulton, the iconic actress who originated the “vixen” character Lisa Miller on CBS’s As the World Turns, has passed away at the age of 91. Fulton’s remarkable career spanned over five decades, making her one of the longest-tenured soap opera stars in U.S. TV history. Born Margaret Elizabeth McLarty in Asheville, North Carolina, in … Read more
US Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner has criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for the $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed’s headquarters, which he claims is a waste of taxpayer dollars during a housing crisis. The renovation, completed at a cost of $2.5 billion, was plagued by cost overruns and included “health … Read more
The Times of Israel’s website experienced a brief technical issue, leaving users unable to access the site. A quick check revealed that the problem was related to JavaScript and cookie settings, which must be enabled for uninterrupted browsing. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/idf-says-it-demolished-2-7-km-of-tunnels-in-north-gaza
A recent study on the March 28, 2025 magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Myanmar suggests that a section of its fault rupture occurred at supershear velocity, reaching speeds of up to 5-6 kilometers per second. This phenomenon is rare and offers valuable insights into the earthquake’s behavior. Researchers analyzed seismic and satellite imagery data to conclude … Read more
The Sensing the Dynamic Universe (SDU) project uses sonified videos to explore celestial phenomena like stars, supernovae, and quasars. It converts lightcurves and spectra into sound, making complex astrophysics more accessible to everyone, especially those with visual or neurological impairments. By using this innovative approach, SDU aims to bridge the gap between science and the … Read more