The term “coffee badger” has become a buzzword in boardrooms, referring to employees who show up at the office just long enough to swipe their badge and grab a coffee, then sneak out to continue working remotely. This behavior is not unique to a small segment of workers, but rather a widespread issue affecting 75% … Read more
A zoo in Denmark has sparked controversy by asking people to donate their surplus pets to feed captive animals, with the goal of mimicking the natural food chain and ensuring animal welfare. The Aalborg Zoo posted on Facebook that they accept donations of chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, horses, and other small animals, which will be … Read more
The Royal Society has agreed a plan to make its eight world-class subscription journals fully open access by 2026. Under the ‘Subscribe to Open’ model, libraries subscribed to these journals will be asked to support the transition in 2026 through their subscriptions. If enough libraries continue their subscriptions, the journals will become freely available online … Read more
A man has been hospitalized on the Outer Banks due to a Vibrio vulnificus infection, marking two confirmed cases in Dare County. The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is reminding the public about the importance of preventing recreational water-related illnesses. To reduce the risk of contracting Vibrio vulnificus or other RWIs, … Read more
Lil Tay’s father, Chris Hope, has spoken out about his daughter’s decision to launch an OnlyFans page. He expressed support for her adult career choices and stated that she is an “adult who can make her own decisions.” Hope acknowledged that some people may disapprove of Lil Tay’s endeavors but will not judge her. The … Read more
NASA has announced plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon as part of its efforts to establish a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface. The reactor, which would provide power for future lunar bases, is expected to be a key component in the agency’s Artemis program. The plan, currently under development, aims … Read more
A man who vanished in a Pakistani glacier 28 years ago has been found, providing shocking evidence of climate change’s impact on glaciers. Naseeruddin’s body was discovered intact by a shepherd in the Lady Valley, with his clothing still intact. The discovery was made possible due to the accelerated melting of glaciers in Pakistan’s Kohistan … Read more
Researchers have identified the H5N1 avian influenza virus in aerosol particles on dairy farms affected by bird flu in California. The study found large and small particles of the virus in the air on these farms. This discovery suggests that the virus can spread through airborne contamination. Seema Lakdawala, an associate professor of microbiology and … Read more
President Donald Trump has narrowed his list of potential Federal Reserve chair candidates to four, excluding Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The president cited two other individuals for consideration alongside Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh. Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council, has been a key ally of the administration. Warsh, a former Fed governor, … Read more
US President Donald Trump plans to announce new tariffs on semiconductors and microchips as soon as next week, citing the need for domestic production. The vast majority of advanced semiconductors come from Taiwan, where major chipmaker TSMC is based. Global demand for these technologies has increased significantly due to their widespread use in various sectors. … Read more