French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged France’s role in suppressing independence movements in Cameroon during its struggle for freedom. A joint report by Cameroonian and French historians found that French forces committed violence, including internment camps and militia support, to quash the movement. The report revealed tens of thousands of people were killed between 1956 … Read more
Scientists at the University of Missouri have identified 300 objects that are brighter than expected using infrared images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. The objects, which could be early galaxies, challenge current ideas about how galaxies formed in the universe. To confirm their nature, researchers used a step-by-step process combining advanced technology and detailed … Read more
For the first time, the Alien franchise is bringing its iconic universe to television, with a new series set on Earth. Fargo creator Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth premieres August 12 at 8 p.m. ET on FX and will be available to stream on Hulu in the US and Disney+ internationally. The show takes place in … Read more
YouTube has begun testing technology in the US that can predict if a user is under 18, and automatically add restrictions to their account. The platform aims to provide better protections for younger users. The “age-estimation model” uses AI to determine a user’s age based on YouTube activity and longevity of the account. If the … Read more
A recent earthquake in Myanmar has provided scientists with a rare and groundbreaking discovery – direct visual evidence of curved fault slip. The finding was made possible by a security camera video taken during the magnitude 7.7 earthquake, which showed the dramatic fault movement. Geophysicist Jesse Kearse and his colleague Yoshihiro Kaneko at Kyoto University … Read more
Switzerland, known for its tranquility and isolation from global politics, has been shaken by US President Donald Trump’s announcement of 39% tariffs on Swiss exports. The country, which relies heavily on trade with the US, is facing a major identity crisis. Traditionally, Switzerland has grown rich on exports while maintaining a delicate balance between neutrality … Read more
Google Photos is introducing a new “Create” tab, which provides one location to access various editing tools. The tab will appear between Collections and Ask/Search, featuring a paintbrush icon. The current top slot highlights Photo to video, while the Your tools grid lists: – Animations: A quick-moving GIF of selected photos and videos – Cinematic … Read more
FX’s new series ‘Alien: Earth’ is one of the best shows so far this year. The show opens with a familiar scene from the science fiction horror film franchise, setting the stage for a story that pays homage to Ridley Scott’s classic 1979 film Alien while introducing new elements. The crew of the USCSS Maginot … Read more
A technical issue has caused a popular website to become unresponsive due to an overwhelming amount of traffic. The error message “429 Too Many Requests” was displayed when users attempted to access the site. This phenomenon is often referred to as a Denial of Service (DoS) attack, where a large number of requests are sent … Read more
Former child actress Danielle Spencer, best known for her role as Dee in the 1970s sitcom “What’s Happening!!”, has died at 60. She passed away on August 11 due to gastric cancer and cardiac arrest. Spencer starred in 65 episodes of the show and played the role of Dee Thomas, the younger sister of three … Read more