Scientific journals aim to provide accurate, peer-reviewed reports of new research, but a recent study suggests that this goal is compromised. According to a paper published in PNAS, scientific fraud is happening on a massive scale and growing rapidly. The number of fraudulent articles has doubled every 1.5 years since 2010, outpacing the doubling of … Read more
The revival of King of the Hill has hit its mark, cementing its place as one of the smartest and most endearing animated sitcoms. Mike Judge, Greg Daniels, and Saladin Patterson’s show capitalizes on its soft reset, exploring what made it so successful in the first place: brilliant humor, earthy wisdom, and keen social commentary. … Read more
Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “visionary and innovative diplomacy” that helped end border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand. The five-day conflict resulted in at least 43 deaths last month due to a territorial dispute. A truce was brokered through phone calls from … Read more
A high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange has been discovered, which could allow hackers to pivot from the on-premises version to the cloud version and gain total control of the system. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-53786, exploits vulnerable hybrid-joined configurations, allowing an attacker with administration privileges to escalate their privileges. Microsoft has not seen evidence of … Read more
Tensions on the Thailand-Cambodia border continue despite a fragile ceasefire. Thai and Cambodian officials met in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur to cement the truce, but both sides have accused each other of violating its terms. A four-day summit is underway, with a meeting scheduled between Thai Deputy Defence Minister Natthaphon Nakpanit and Cambodian Defence Minister Tea … Read more
Google’s error code 429, also known as “Too Many Requests,” is triggered when a user makes too many requests to a website within a given timeframe. This problem usually arises from automated scripts or bots that flood a site with traffic. When an IP address exceeds the allowed number of requests (usually set at around … Read more
A recent analysis of over 15 million consumer systems by Lansweeper, an IT asset discovery and inventory company, has revealed that Linux desktops currently account for just over 6% of PC market share. This finding comes after several other studies have shown the Linux desktop to be around the 6% mark. The study found that … Read more
id Software has kicked off QuakeCon 2025 with a bang, unveiling exciting updates for its iconic titles. The biggest news is the re-release of the classic FPS franchises Heretic and Hexen on modern platforms. Heretic + Hexen Returns The original games that revolutionized the FPS genre are back, now with enhanced features such as local … Read more
A group of 20 families, including those whose loved ones are held hostage in Gaza, launched a protest flotilla from the Israeli city of Ashkelon towards the maritime border with the Gaza Strip. The protesters aim to draw attention to what they call “endless war” and demand the immediate release of their family members. The … Read more
Japan’s population dropped to a record low of 124 million residents, including foreign nationals, as of January 1, 2025, according to the Internal Affairs Ministry. The decline is mainly attributed to a sharp drop in Japanese nationals, who fell by 0.75% to 120 million. The country has experienced 16 consecutive years of decline for its … Read more