Astronomers have imaged a series of star systems with their own icy belts, similar to the Kuiper Belt in our solar system. These discoveries could provide insights into how comets form and the formation of planetary systems. Researchers at the Center for Astrophysics used facilities like the Submillimeter Array and Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array to … Read more
Samsung has finally explained why it’s been inexcusably late with the release of One UI 7.0. According to an interview, the company wanted to make a big breakthrough with this update, requiring careful planning that spanned two to three years. Unlike previous updates, which come out annually, Samsung took a different approach for One UI … Read more
A new study published in Nature Geoscience reveals that the Earth’s inner core is undergoing a structural transformation. Researchers from USC led by Dean’s Professor of Earth Sciences John Vidale found evidence of viscous deformation and shifting at the inner core’s shallow boundary, suggesting its surface may be changing. For decades, scientists have focused on … Read more
California fast-food chain In-N-Out announced it will close its Irvine office by 2029 to establish a dual headquarters in California and Nashville, Tennessee. The company will split its corporate workforce between the two locations, with employees relocating from Irvine to an office in Baldwin Park, Los Angeles, by the end of 2029. A new office … Read more
The US House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill that would extend the deadline for small businesses to report their beneficial ownership information (BOI) until January 1, 2026. The bill, called the “Protect Small Businesses From Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025,” was sponsored by Representative Zach Nunn and aims to alleviate the burden on small … Read more
Lakers guard Luka Doncic continued his comeback from a calf injury with a impressive display, finishing with 16 points and four assists in just 23 minutes of action against the Jazz. The defeat snapped the team’s six-game winning streak and dropped their record to 32-20. However, it was one specific play that stole the show: … Read more
A 12-year-old girl in Indiana, Adaline, is facing life-threatening complications from two heart conditions and has been receiving treatment at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for nearly a decade. The family recently discovered that their daughter would need to receive COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to be placed on the transplant list due to her high risk of … Read more
A cold but sunny day is expected across eastern Iowa, with snow-covered roads remaining a concern for the morning and midday commute. Overnight lows will drop to single digits below zero, while daytime temperatures will warm up into the upper 20s. Clouds are forecasted to increase late this evening, increasing the chances of another snow … Read more
Tesla shares have plummeted 30% since their all-time high in December, with a $106 billion drop in Elon Musk’s wealth due to the decline. Critics blame Musk’s new role in the White House for the woes, citing recent reports of lackluster sales in some regions. However, supporters argue that Tesla is facing growing pains from … Read more
Paleontologists have unearthed the fossilized remains of two Jurassic bird species at a site in Zhenghe county, Fujian province, southeast China. The 149-million-year-old fossils showcase early bird features and challenge current understanding of their origins. According to Professor Min Wang from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, “Birds … Read more