A team led by astrophysicist Cosimo Bambi plans a daring experiment to launch a wafer-sized spacecraft toward the nearest black hole, Gaia BH1, about 1,600 light-years away. The mission aims to test the extreme physics of black holes and confirm Albert Einstein’s general relativity. The idea is ambitious but feasible, with a hardware timeline spanning … Read more
In today’s fast-paced business environment, having the right information at the right time can make all the difference in client meetings. Senior colleagues at McKinsey now have a powerful new tool, the McKinsey Value Intelligence (MVI) Assistant, to help them do just that. Developed on Google Cloud using Gemini, MVI Assistant is designed to surface … Read more
Warner Bros.’s “Weapons” has struck gold at the box office, marking its sixth breakout hit in a row and proving to be a remarkable turnaround for the studio. The original horror movie, directed by Zach Cregger, sold an estimated $42.5 million in tickets in the US and Canada, securing the No. 1 spot. With an … Read more
Truth Social has launched its new AI search feature, Truth Search AI, which consistently pushes conservative media sources. The feature is powered by Perlexity and is now available on the web version of Trump’s social media platform. During testing, we found that all source links cited by the search engine were from conservative publications, including … Read more
Saturday’s main event of UFC APEX saw Anthony Hernandez face off against Roman Dolidze in a middleweight bout that showcased the Californian’s exceptional skills. The fight was closely contested, with both fighters trading blows and giving their all. However, Hernandez’s relentless pressure and menacing pace ultimately paid off as he wore down Dolidze and secured … Read more
A spike in tick bite-related emergency room visits is expected during the summer months, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Northeast region has seen the highest rates of tick bites in six years, with deer ticks being a primary concern due to their ability to carry Lyme disease. The risk … Read more
Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams has expressed grave concerns over the $500 million funding cuts for mRNA vaccine research announced by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Adams warned that people are going to die if the US backs away from this vital technology, citing its effectiveness in the COVID-19 … Read more
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Bo Hines, head of the White House Presidential Council of Advisers for Digital Assets, is stepping down and re-entering the private sector. In a statement on X, Hines expressed his gratitude to the industry and praised the progress made in positioning America as the “crypto capital of the world”. He highlighted the strong support received … Read more
James A. Lovell Jr., the commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission that survived a catastrophic explosion in space in 1970, has died at the age of 97. Lovell led the three-man crew that endured extreme temperatures and improvised repairs to return safely to Earth. Born on March 25, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, Lovell was … Read more