For the first time, researchers have successfully synthesized and characterized a rare molecule called methanetetrol, which has four hydroxyl groups linked to a carbon atom. The team used an unconventional method involving interstellar conditions simulated in their lab to create this exotic environment. Led by Ralf Kaiser from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, researchers … Read more
A father of two has achieved an incredible weight loss of over 100kg without medication, using only exercise and diet. Dale Forrest, 36, was once a habitual eater of takeouts and pastries, piling on the pounds until he hit 32 stone (448 lbs) at his heaviest. The turning point came after marrying his wife Kat … Read more
Mars, maker of M&M’s and Dove chocolate, has teamed up with gene editing firm Pairwise to develop hardier cocoa plants using CRISPR technology. The partnership aims to speed up the process of creating more resilient crops to ensure a stable supply of cocoa beans. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-06/m-m-s-maker-turns-to-gene-editing-in-bid-to-secure-cocoa-supply
Apple plans to release a new Apple TV model later this year, according to a reliable source. The current Apple TV 4K will be discontinued and replaced by a newer model, which is expected to feature improved hardware and capabilities. The new Apple TV is expected to have a newer chip, support for Wi-Fi 7, … Read more
Veteran developers who worked on the original Guitar Hero games have reunited to form a new studio, RedOctane Games. The studio is inspired by its past work and the community’s creations over the years. A new game is expected to be announced later this year. RedOctane was founded in 1999 by brothers Kai and Charles … Read more
Comedian Michael Rapaport has called out the intense backlash against actress Sydney Sweeney following her American Eagle jeans ad, saying it’s “out of control.” The criticism centered around a commercial in which Sweeney referred to “great genes,” with some accusing her of promoting racism and white supremacy. Despite this, Rapaport believes the controversy is unwarranted … Read more
Electric vehicle makers Rivian and Lucid have expressed concerns about the impact of policy changes on their businesses. For Rivian, China export curbs are hurting production in Q2, resulting in increased costs. The regulatory credit revenue decline is also affecting Rivian’s loss forecast, leading to a revised financial outlook. Meanwhile, Lucid has cut its full-year … Read more
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The recent movement of 80,000 Bitcoin (BTC) from eight dormant wallets has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency space. Each wallet contained 10,000 BTC and sparked speculation about potential threats from quantum computing. However, experts say that the coins were moved to new SegWit addresses as a security upgrade. SegWit addresses are considered more secure against … Read more
China is waging an all-out battle against chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease that has infected around 8,000 people in four weeks. The southern city of Foshan is under siege as officials deploy soldiers wearing masks to fog parks and streets with insecticide, while drones scan for mosquito breeding sites. To combat the outbreak, authorities have … Read more