A recent video of a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar has revealed new insights into the behavior of fault lines during seismic events. The footage captures the ground cracking and moving in a curvy path, a phenomenon previously only observed through geological records and “slickenlines” – scrape marks on the sides of faults. Geophysicist Jesse … Read more
Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige believes the key to overcoming “superhero fatigue” is scaling down output, rather than churning out more movies and shows. In response to the brand’s recent string of box office bombs, including Eternals ($402M), Thunderbolts ($382M), and The Marvels ($206.1M), Feige plans to reduce production numbers, aiming for a single live-action … Read more
A recent survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that the labor market for college graduates in 2025 is among the most challenging in the last decade, apart from the pandemic period. Economists attribute this to a combination of factors, including government downsizing, cautious hiring by tech companies and consulting firms, and … Read more
Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt has spoken out about the rumored feud between her and “I Know What You Did Last Summer” co-star Sarah Michelle Gellar. During an interview with Vulture, Hewitt expressed surprise at the notion of a long-standing rift between them. “I honestly don’t even know what that was or how that all came … Read more
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The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game was a dominant performance by Team Collier, led by forward Napheesa Collier’s record-breaking 36 points. Her team defeated Team Clark 151-131 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Minnesota Lynx forward set a new All-Star Game-record and showcased her impressive skills. Collier’s teammate, Skylar Diggins, also received high praise for her … Read more
NASA is targeting a launch on July 22 for its TRACERS mission, which will study the interaction between the solar wind and Earth’s magnetosphere. The spacecraft, carrying three small satellites, will blast off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The TRACERS mission aims to better understand space weather … Read more
Researchers from McGill University have made a groundbreaking discovery in oat production by successfully editing oat DNA using the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology. This breakthrough has the potential to produce oats that are richer in fiber and more resilient to rising global temperatures, making it a game-changer for farmers. According to the study published in Plant … Read more
The US Federal Reserve is facing a crisis as President Donald Trump and his allies are trying to pin blame on Chairman Jerome Powell for the massive cost overrun in the renovation of the Fed’s historic headquarters. The project, which began during Trump’s first term, has ballooned from an initial estimate of $1.9 billion to … Read more
A flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, has claimed four lives in Florida waters, according to state health officials. The bacterium thrives in warm, brackish seawater and is more prevalent from May to October due to higher water temperatures. The bacteria caused infections in 11 counties this year, with deaths reported in Bay, Broward, Hillsborough, and St. … Read more