Domestic cats have been living among humans for around 2,000 years, but researchers recently discovered that their European story is surprisingly young. A new study analyzing ancient DNA from 87 cat bones across Europe, North Africa, and Anatolia revealed that domestic cats first joined European communities during the Roman era, not in deep prehistory. The … Read more
Lane Kiffin is leaving Mississippi after the Rebels finished their regular season 11-1. The team’s athletic director, Keith Carter, says Kiffin’s account of why he left might not be accurate. Kiffin said the players wanted him to stay through the playoff, but Carter disputes this claim. In a farewell message on social media, Kiffin claimed … Read more
Meta’s metaverse project is facing a uncertain future after CEO Mark Zuckerberg slashed its budget by as much as 30%. The move came in response to concerns about the project’s viability, which has been plagued by skepticism from investors and users. Despite initial hype, the metaverse failed to gain traction, with many questioning its purpose … Read more
Google has agreed to pay up to $2 per user for being affected by its app store practices. If you used the Google Play Store between 2016 and 2023, you may be eligible for a payment. A final approval hearing is scheduled for April 30, 2026. To receive your payment, follow the settlement instructions or … Read more
Climate experts have long considered the Paris Climate Accords’ goal of keeping global temperatures below 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels a crucial benchmark for limiting catastrophic climate change. However, a recent study suggests that this target may have been exceeded years ago. Researchers from the University of Western Australia’s Oceans Institute analyzed six Caribbean … Read more
Winter break begins this month for hundreds of thousands of students in the Fort Worth area. Most traditional public school districts start their holiday break on December 19, while some have early release days or staff development days on different dates. Some schools, like Fort Worth ISD and Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD, will be closed from December … Read more
Neuralink has successfully implanted its brain-computer interface (BCI) in 12 human test subjects as part of its PRIME Study, enabling people with paralysis to control digital devices with their minds. For patients like Rob Greiner, who was paralyzed from the shoulders down after a car accident, Neuralink’s BCI technology has been a game-changer. Greiner now … Read more
Bruno Forzani and Hélène Cattet, the French duo behind Amer and Strange Color, return with their latest psychedelic thriller Reflection in a Dead Diamond. The film centers around John D., a retired spy played by Fabio Testi, who finds himself caught up in a conspiracy surrounding his neighbor and a diamond. But this is not … Read more
Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel, has revealed his ideal Linux PC build, which may not be achievable for enthusiasts due to its high-end specifications. During a recent video, Linus Sebastian from Linus Tech Tips built a custom PC featuring an Intel Arc 8580 GPU, Threadripper CPU, and ECC memory. The surprising choice … Read more
Imagine cells as electronic devices that need energy from batteries – mitochondria – to function. Over time, these batteries wear out and lose their power, causing cells to malfunction. Researchers have created a method to regenerate mitochondria, which could lead to new treatments for degenerative diseases. Mitochondrial dysfunction is linked to many diseases, including neurodegenerative … Read more