A prototype of a new mosquito control system, PhotonMatrix, has been successfully crowdfunded on Indiegogo, raising over $400,000 and exceeding its original target by more than 20 times. The device uses short-range laser pulses to eliminate mosquitoes in real-time, detecting them between 2-20 millimeters moving at under 1 meter per second. The system relies on … Read more
This July, Social Security payments will be distributed according to the regular schedule. However, some recipients may face a surprise – up to 50% of benefits will be withheld from those who have outstanding overpayments. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released its payment schedule for 2025 and 2026 online. This schedule shows that July’s … Read more
Russia launched a massive air attack on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, early Friday morning, with hundreds of drones and around a dozen missiles. The attack comes hours after US President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin to urge him to end the conflict. According to Ukrainian officials, at least one person was killed and … Read more
California is a state of contradictions, boasting strong environmental regulations while relying heavily on fossil fuels for its economy and daily life. Despite being a leader in clean energy, the state still accounts for 8% of its $3 trillion economy to oil and gas. This reliance on fossil fuels is critical for industries like construction, … Read more
A new, high-tech mosquito killer, dubbed the Photonmatrix, is seeking funding on IndieGogo. The device uses LiDAR scanning to locate and destroy mosquitoes at a rate of up to 30 pests per second. With a kill zone radius of up to 6 meters (19.7 feet), it can effectively eliminate mosquitoes in large areas. The Photonmatrix … Read more
A German aerospace startup, The Exploration Company, sent its first customer payloads to space as part of a rideshare mission using a Falcon-9 rocket. The payload included the ashes and DNA of 166 deceased people provided by Celestis, a Texas-based memorial spaceflight company. However, the mission ended in failure after the landing parachutes failed to … Read more
A picture taken by NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers from the International Space Station (ISS) has captured a rare and extraordinary atmospheric phenomenon known as a red sprite. The photo, taken during the night on July 3, 2025, shows a glowing bluish-purple halo with a vivid red column shooting upward into space. Ayers, a U.S. Air … Read more
A new study reveals diquat, the herbicide used in some weedkiller products including Roundup, can cause significant harm to gut bacteria and damage organs in multiple ways. Diquat is widely employed in US vineyards and orchards, but its toxicity has raised concerns globally. Research suggests diquat is more toxic than glyphosate, a controversial herbicide substance … Read more
Singer Kelly Clarkson has been forced to cancel the first shows of her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency, “Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions – The Las Vegas Residency,” at Caesars Palace. The 43-year-old pop star was set to kick off the residency on Friday, July 4, but will now postpone the opening night and the next … Read more
OKX, a leading crypto exchange, has been hit with user complaints about account freezes and strict compliance measures that have led some users to withdraw their funds altogether. In response to the issues, the CEO, Star Xu, acknowledged problems with “high false positives” in the exchange’s compliance system. Despite having a team of 600 global … Read more