Scientists Calculate Energy Requirements for Moon-Based Rocket Fuel Production

A team of international engineers and space scientists has calculated the energy requirements for using moon dust to create rocket fuel. Their study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, outlines the factors and processes involved in converting regolith to fuel and transporting it to a space-based location. As governments and private entities … Read more

USA Loses 2-1 to Sweden in Round-Robin Finale

The United States suffered its first defeat at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, losing 2-1 to Sweden in the round-robin finale. Chris Kreider opened the scoring for Team USA just 35 seconds into the match, but Gustav Nyquist and Jesper Bratt’s goals in the first period gave Sweden a lead it wouldn’t relinquish. Samuel Ersson … Read more

China-linked APT Exploits New Zero-Day Windows Vulnerability

Israeli threat intelligence firm ClearSky Cyber Security has revealed that a Chinese Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) named Mustang Panda is exploiting a new Windows vulnerability. The company has shared some technical details on X, suggesting the vulnerability was used as a zero-day attack before Microsoft assigned a CVE number. ClearSky described the issue as a … Read more

Breakthrough Discovery: ‘Ultrahigh Energy’ Neutrino Detected by Underwater Telescope

Physicists have made a groundbreaking discovery, capturing an “ultrahigh energy” neutrino using a telescope located beneath the Mediterranean Sea. This is the most energetic particle of its kind ever detected on Earth, and scientists are eager to unravel the mystery behind its origin. Led by researchers at the University of Amsterdam, the global collaboration involved … Read more

Apple Teases iPhone SE Update on February 19th

Apple CEO Tim Cook has hinted at a product announcement on Wednesday, February 19, suggesting a focus on a single new release rather than multiple updates across its lineup. Rumors point to an updated version of the entry-level iPhone SE as the main event, which could potentially replace both the current SE and the iPhone … Read more

XCSSET Malware Evolves with New Obfuscation Methods and Infection Techniques

A new variant of the sophisticated XCSSET malware has been detected in recent attacks targeting macOS users. Microsoft reports that this variant uses updated obfuscation methods, an improved persistence mechanism, and new infection techniques to evade detection. First seen in 2020, XCSSET spreads through Apple’s Xcode development environment. The malware injects malicious code into Xcode … Read more

Vaccine Expert Warns on Risks Under RFK Jr. Leadership

The US Senate has confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr as Health and Human Services Secretary amidst a widening measles outbreak in Texas that now affects 58 people. Louisiana’s top health official recently announced the state will no longer promote mass vaccination. Dr Adam Ratner, a pediatrician and infectious disease specialist, expresses concerns about the nation’s … Read more

SNL50 No-Shows Reveal Surprising Reason for Dana Carvey’s Absence

Dana Carvey was noticeably absent from SNL50: The Anniversary Special, but a flu bug is what kept him away, according to Variety. Carvey had been making frequent appearances on the show this season and was set to address his absence in an upcoming episode of his podcast with David Spade. Other former cast members, including … Read more