A major new study published in Nature has revealed that approximately 27 million tons of ultra-fine plastic particles, known as nanoplastics, are currently floating in the North Atlantic Ocean. The researchers, from the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research and Utrecht University, used a novel approach to measure the characteristic molecules of different types of … Read more
Danish Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard was involved in a minor incident after a photographer obstructed his path at the summit of Mont Ventoux. The rider fell, but fortunately did not appear injured. Despite this, he finished second in Stage 16 and remains four minutes behind overall leader Tadej Pogacar. The Tour de France … Read more
NASA’s Goddard Center Director, Makenzie Lystrup, is leaving her position after just over two years in the role. Her departure comes amidst concerns from agency staff over “indiscriminate cuts” to science and aeronautics research. In a formal dissent letter signed by 287 current and former NASA employees, staff expressed fears that the budget proposals would … Read more
Microsoft has reversed its decision to charge $80 for The Outer Worlds 2, citing market conditions and the rising cost of development. The game’s new price will be $69.99. This change applies to other “full-priced holiday releases” launched during this period. The company stated that it aims to bring players incredible gaming experiences while keeping … Read more
Germany’s coalition government has approved the Bundeswehr Procurement Acceleration Act (Bundeswehrbeschaffungsbeschleunigungsgesetz), a significant overhaul of its military procurement procedures. The law, agreed upon by the ruling coalition on July 23 and set to last until 2035, aims to streamline defense-procurement processes and address chronic capability gaps. The new legislation removes stop-work periods following contract award … Read more
A cyber-espionage campaign centered on vulnerable versions of Microsoft’s server software has claimed around 400 victims, according to researchers at Netherlands-based Eye Security. The attack is believed to have started after Microsoft failed to fully patch a security hole in its SharePoint server software. Eye Security says the figure of 400 victims is likely an … Read more
A recent surge in traffic has caused a website to become unavailable due to too many requests being made to its servers. The error message “429 Too Many Requests” was displayed on the site, indicating that the server is overloaded and unable to handle the current demand. This issue can be attributed to a sudden … Read more
Marvel’s “Fantastic Four: First Steps” is a breath of fresh air in the superhero genre, embracing its retro roots and delivering a visually stunning film that feels like a classic sci-fi tale. Director Matt Shakman (“WandaVision”) has taken a bold approach, eschewing the frantic pace of modern blockbusters for a more measured, thoughtful narrative. The … Read more
Game industry veteran and “Father of The Elder Scrolls” Julian LeFay has passed away at the age of 59, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and expertise that shaped some of the most iconic RPGs in history. LeFay, who was best known for his work as chief engineer at Bethesda Softworks during the development of … Read more
A team of scientists, including researchers at UC San Diego and Johns Hopkins University, has developed a gene-editing method to block mosquitoes from spreading malaria. The breakthrough involves changing a single molecule within mosquitoes, which stops the transmission process. Mosquitoes are responsible for the deadliest animal on Earth, infecting 263 million people with malaria in … Read more