A team of engineers has designed a hypothetical spacecraft called Chrysalis that could carry up to 2,400 people on a one-way trip to the nearest star system, Alpha Centauri. The 36-mile-long vessel is designed to house several generations of passengers and provide them with a sustainable environment for centuries. Chrysalis would be constructed in 20-25 … Read more
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda has targeted the nation’s ultraprocessed food habits, which have been linked to various poor health outcomes. A new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that while there is some improvement in recent years, more … Read more
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have made a groundbreaking discovery that a type of human papillomavirus (HPV) can directly cause skin cancer, known as cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), when immune cells malfunction. The study challenges previous theories that HPV facilitates DNA mutations caused by ultraviolet radiation. The research found that certain … Read more
Scientists have discovered cut marks on a 850,000-year-old human neck bone in Spain’s Gran Dolina cave. The findings suggest that an ancient hominin species, Homo antecessor, may have cannibalized a toddler, but not all scientists agree. The vertebra was found along with bones from nine other individuals, dated to around 850,000 years ago, and showed … Read more
The latest episode of South Park, a show known for its unapologetic satire, took aim at Donald Trump and the MAGA movement with a scathing portrayal of his presidency. The show’s creators, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, have long been vocal critics of Trump and his policies. In the episode, J.D. Vance is shown offering … Read more
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham was hit by a sex toy thrown onto the court during a game in Los Angeles. The incident is the third time this has happened in an eight-day span, sparking concerns for player safety. Cunningham, who plays for the Indiana Fever, had previously spoken out about the issue, warning fans to … Read more
Microsoft has issued a security advisory warning customers of a high-severity vulnerability in hybrid Exchange deployments that could allow attackers to escalate privileges in Exchange Online cloud environments undetected. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-53786, affects Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2019, as well as Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition. In a hybrid deployment, on-premises … Read more
Formula One is heading into its well-deserved summer break after completing 14 grands prix and three sprint races in just 142 days. The paddock will pause for the next three race-free weekends, with two of those weeks being mandatory shutdowns. The recent Hungarian Grand Prix was a thrilling conclusion to the main portion of the … Read more
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon stated that he believes a proposed 100% tariff on chip imports by President Trump is not a concern for semiconductor manufacturer Micron. The company has met with the president and worked closely with the administration and commerce, which suggests it’s not concerned about the tariff policy. However, details remain scarce … Read more
Pop divas Mariah Carey and Katy Perry recently found themselves in a surprising public spat – over space travel. After nearly four months, Mariah admitted she was unaware of Katy’s Blue Origin space expedition with Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez, and others. When asked about it on BBC Radio’s Scott Mills Breakfast Show, Mariah said “Did … Read more