NASA is developing a revolutionary new tool to measure the subtle changes in gravity on our planet – a suitcase-sized instrument called the Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder (QGGPf). This technology has the potential to provide unprecedented insight into our planet’s underground structures, detect hidden reserves of petroleum and water, and even improve navigation systems. Researchers … Read more
Google has released a technical report showing the results of internal safety evaluations for its latest AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro. However, experts say the report is light on details and lacks transparency. Technical reports are essential in providing valuable information about AI models, but Google’s approach differs from other companies. The company only publishes … Read more
The United States is facing an alarming rise in authoritarianism under Republican control. The lack of response from Congress to financial and political pressures, as well as disregard for the Constitution, three branches of government, and the rule of law, has raised concerns about a potential slide into tyranny. This sentiment echoes James Madison’s warning … Read more
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are back on sale, but not before a brief delay due to uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. The company has confirmed that the console will remain at its original price point of $450, while games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza will also retain their current … Read more
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has confirmed a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of cases to seven in the state this year (one on Maui, six on Oʻahu). The affected individual was exposed to the virus while traveling in a region with common dengue transmission. DOH teams are inspecting … Read more
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has estimated that exposure to computed tomography (CT) scans may lead to over 100,000 future cancers worldwide. The study used a risk model that takes into account radiation doses and projection of cancer incidence to estimate the lifetime cancer risk from CT scans. According to the study, … Read more
NASA’s Mars 2020 rover has made a fascinating discovery at the ‘Port Anson’ site on the rim of the Jezero crater. The rover, which is exploring the crater, has encountered a variety of rocks, including one called ‘Skull Hill’, that may have originated from elsewhere and were transported to their current location, known as a … Read more
Aaron Rodgers, the 41-year-old Super Bowl XLV winner, has hinted at retirement from the NFL as a possibility while discussing his future with fellow NFL personality Pat McAfee. Released by the New York Jets last month, Rodgers is currently exploring options as a free agent. Rodgers mentioned that he’s been taking time to weigh up … Read more
Nintendo has confirmed that games released in its Switch 2 Edition format are compatible with the original Nintendo Switch console, according to publisher Marvelous. The Switch 2 Edition is a special game card that includes both the base game and an upgrade pack, which provides improvements over the original Switch edition. Games containing the Switch … Read more
In their new romantic comedy “The Wedding Banquet,” Oscar-nominated actress Lily Gladstone and her co-star Kelly Marie Tran open up about making a film that celebrates queer joy. The movie follows the story of Lee, a community organizer played by Gladstone, as she navigates her journey to have a baby with her partner Angela, also … Read more