DF Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer is looking for improvements after a tough loss to Kansas and another lackluster performance in their win over Seattle. The Blue Devils’ next big test comes against No. 2 Auburn, and Scheyer wants his team to be more physical on defense. Auburn’s 6-10, 240-pound center Johni Broome is a dominant … Read more
NASA has confirmed that communications with Voyager 1 have been reestablished after a pause in late October. The spacecraft unexpectedly turned off its primary radio transmitter, X-band, and switched to its weaker S-band transmitter, which hadn’t been used since 1981. This switch prevented the team from downloading science data and status information about the spacecraft. … Read more
Vanuatu has strongly criticized the United States and China for defending the status quo on climate change at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. The island nation, which is one of the most vulnerable to climate change impacts, argued that the US and China’s remarks were disappointing and reflected a lack of … Read more
Astronomers have discovered a fourth exoplanet, Kepler-51e, in a unique system of ultralight “super puff” planets orbiting the sun-like star Kepler-51. The new world is among the lightest planets ever discovered and has a density similar to cotton candy. The discovery was made using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and was initially … Read more
The 4th-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions are making a surprise appearance in the Big Ten Championship Football Game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, taking on top-ranked team Oregon. Tickets for the game are still available, starting from as low as $12. Penn State’s path to the championship was cleared when Michigan beat No. 2 … Read more
Disney Dreamlight Valley’s latest expansion, A Storybook Vale, brought a lot of new features, but the biggest update is yet to come – the addition of Floating Islands. This highly requested feature is part of a free update, launching on December 4th, and will finally give players access to extra space. The available space in … Read more
Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that Apple Intelligence, a feature offered for free with iOS, iPadOS, and macOS updates, will remain complimentary. In an interview, Cook drew parallels between Apple Intelligence and the iPhone’s multitouch feature, stating that both are pivotal innovations that enabled significant advancements in their respective fields. Cook’s comments suggest that … Read more
Romania’s pro-Western parties have won the most votes in Sunday’s parliamentary election, but far-right nationalists made significant gains in the legislature. The leftist Social Democratic Party topped the polls, followed by the National Liberal Party and the reformist Save Romania Union party (USR). Two smaller far-right nationalist parties also secured enough votes to enter parliament. … Read more
A California teacher has died after being bitten by a bat in her classroom, marking the third reported fatality of rabies in North America in recent weeks. Leah Seneng, 60, found a bat in her class in October and tried to remove it but was bitten instead. According to public health officials, Seneng’s death is … Read more
Beyoncé has been crowned the number one pop star of the 21st century by Billboard magazine, a title she shares with other influential artists such as Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga. In recognition of her 25 years of influence, evolution, and impact on the music industry, Beyoncé topped the list. The singer’s consistent chart-topping … Read more