Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected the faint glow of an exoplanet, WD 1856+534 b, which is colder than any world directly observed before. The exoplanet, about six times more massive and twice as old as our solar system, orbits a white dwarf star at just 0.02 astronomical units away. Its average … Read more
The United States and China are locked in a tariff war with no end in sight. The conflict began when US President Donald Trump imposed massive tariffs on Chinese imports in April, prompting China to retaliate with its own tariffs on US goods. The economic costs of this trade war are already being felt, particularly … Read more
A US judge has ordered Apple to immediately decrease its App Store fees, while asking criminal prosecutors to review the company’s alleged “cover-up.” In a 80-page decision, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said Apple must allow app developers to direct customers to purchases outside the store. The judge accused the tech giant’s vice president of finance … Read more
NASA is looking into an issue with its electric propulsion system on the Psyche asteroid spacecraft, but officials say it’s not currently a major concern. The problem occurred when pressure in one of the lines that feeds xenon propellant to the thrusters dropped from 36 pounds per square inch to 26 pounds per square inch, … Read more
A recent study by international researchers in Norway, Sweden, Germany, and the UK has warned that climate change could lead to a catastrophic collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). This powerful ocean current system plays a crucial role in balancing the planet’s climate, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere. The AMOC is under threat … Read more
Amazon reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for its first quarter, with net income reaching $17.13 billion and sales exceeding $155 billion. However, the company provided soft guidance for the current period, citing uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The company anticipates operating income of between $13 billion and $17.5 billion, which is below the … Read more
Hollow Knight: Silksong was first revealed six years ago and has been generating anticipation among fans, who are eagerly waiting for a release date. According to IGN, the game will be playable in an Australian museum exhibit starting September 18, 2025, but it’s hoped that this news means the game will also become available globally … Read more
Google is set to unveil its AI-driven search engine tool, dubbed AI Mode, for the first time, allowing a small percentage of US users to test it outside of an experimental Labs environment. The new feature will provide an AI-generated response based on information within Google’s search index, offering a distinct approach from traditional search … Read more
Gearbox has announced that Borderlands 4 will be released later this year in September, with a new release date of September 12, 2025. This comes as the developer also revealed two new Vault Hunters, Vex and Rafa the Exo-Soldier, who will join forces to battle against the notorious Timekeeper. The game takes place on a … Read more
The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully launched a satellite designed to measure the amount of carbon stored in the world’s rainforests, including the Amazon and Congo. The satellite uses a special radar system to reveal what lies beneath the canopy. The satellite is equipped with a giant 12m diameter antenna that sends out signals. … Read more