DF A serious breach of biosecurity protocols has led to hundreds of live viruses going missing from a laboratory in Australia. Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls announced today that 323 samples of live viruses, including deadly Hendra virus and Lyssavirus, went unaccounted for in 2021. The breach was discovered in August 2023, with nearly 100 vials … Read more
PlayStation Plus Premium has added three classic PS2 games to its library: Sly 2: Band of Thieves, Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves, and Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy. These games join the Essential and Extra tiers’ content, offering subscribers access to a large collection of retro games across various Sony consoles. The recent update … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is delivering payouts to people who were tricked into making unintended in-game purchases in Fortnite. The first round of payments from a $245 million settlement has started going out to those affected. In the settlement, Epic Games was found to have used design tricks known as dark patterns to lead … Read more
The Nasdaq composite index closed at a record high, rising nearly 350 points for its first-ever close above 20,000. This marks a significant milestone in the year’s market performance, with big tech stocks driving gains across all major indexes. Despite concerns over inflation and the sustainability of artificial intelligence (AI) investments, investors remain optimistic about … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it will send refunds to Fortnite players who were tricked into making unwanted purchases on the popular online game. The FTC settled a complaint with Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, last year over accusations of misleading players. Fortnite players in the US who filed a claim by October … Read more
A team of researchers from the National Centre for Biological Sciences in India has discovered a new species of snake, Ahaetulla longirostris. The 4-foot-long snake was found near a small community in northeastern India and initially appeared to be just another dead snake. However, its elongated snout and vibrant colors caught the team’s attention. The … Read more
US President Joe Biden responded to the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria by launching airstrikes against ISIS camps, seeking to prevent the terror group’s resurgence. In contrast, President-elect Donald Trump has expressed little interest in getting involved, calling Syria a “mess” and saying he doesn’t want to get entangled. However, experts disagree with … Read more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing up to $114 in refunds to hundreds of thousands of people who played Fortnite between 2017 and 2022. To file a claim, players must fill out the official form online using their Epic Account ID or previously obtained claim number. Players must be at least 18 years old … Read more
This year marked a significant increase in game quality, with numerous titles exceeding expectations. As gamers look ahead to 2024, several factors suggest that this could be an even more exciting year. While 2023 saw a decline in blockbuster releases, it allowed lesser-known games to shine. With fewer major titles on the horizon, 2024’s lineup … Read more
The expansion of the universe is a phenomenon that has puzzled scientists for decades. Just like when we bake a fruit cake, the dough expands in the pan, but with the universe, it’s different. Unlike the dough, which can expand into something new, the universe expands into itself. According to physicist Nikol Granucci, if there … Read more