Intermittent fasting, an eating pattern that involves time-restricted eating, has been linked to various health benefits, including weight loss and reduced inflammation. However, a new study suggests that it may also slow down hair growth in both human and animal models. Researchers found that mice fed intermittent fasting patterns of 16:8 or alternate-day fasting had … Read more
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air is a significant departure from recent iPhone designs, addressing long-standing criticism over its lack of innovation in external design. The phone has now entered the new product introduction (NPI) phase, indicating that mass production is imminent. Market analysts believe that the iPhone 17 Air will feature significant improvements over previous … Read more
“Kraven the Hunter” has delivered an R-rated origin story for the Spider-Man supervillain. The film follows Sergei Kravinoff, a Russian gangster who was raised to hunt big game by his abusive father Nikolai (Russell Crowe). After being attacked as a teenager, Sergei gained primal animal powers from a witchy potion that saved his life. The … Read more
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has emphasized the importance of respecting minority rights in a new Syrian government. Following talks with regional diplomats, including Turkey and European Union representatives, Blinken stated that a joint communique calls for an inclusive and representative government that respects minorities’ rights. The communique also aims to prevent terrorist groups … Read more
A team of researchers has identified a new species of archaic humans, named Homo juluensis, from 50,000 years ago in eastern Asia. The discovery was made by scientists at the University of Hawai‘i and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Homo juluensis is believed to have inhabited the region around 300,000 to 50,000 years ago, where … Read more
Investor Leos Mikulka is on the hunt for the next big winners in the market, following a bull run that has brought gains of over 900% in just 11 months. Mikulka, a leading trader, says not every stock will be a winner, but two technology themes are catching his attention: quantum computing and generative AI. … Read more
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has urged the incoming Trump administration to refrain from interfering with bank regulation, citing the importance of oversight in preventing financial crises. Despite concerns that Dodd-Frank legislation may hinder US banks’ competitiveness, Yellen said they are doing “exceptionally well”. She warned against taking radical steps that could compromise bank supervision … Read more
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) has broken ground on its new $20 billion plant in Arizona, marking a significant milestone for the US chip fabrication industry. The facility, set to start production in 2025, will produce advanced 4-nanometer chips at a rate of 20,000 wafers per month. Despite initial projections of $12 billion, the project’s … Read more
A recent murder of a UnitedHealthcare CEO has highlighted the simmering anger among Americans towards the healthcare system. However, this is not the first time that experts have pointed out the flaws in the industry. Wendell Potter, former Cigna executive and health insurance reform advocate, agrees with many critics that the system is “rigged against” … Read more
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter, which was designed for just five flights, was forced to land early due to the harsh Martian terrain. The helicopter’s rotor blades were damaged during a hard landing on the slope of a sand ripple, causing excessive vibration and stress that led to their detachment. The accident occurred around 20 seconds after … Read more