Scientists have created the largest brain map, or “connectome,” to date by studying a lab mouse that watched movies like “The Matrix” and “Star Wars.” The 3D atlas contains billions of brain cells and trillions of connections, providing new insights into how the brain functions. Researchers mapped a portion of the mouse’s brain spanning just … Read more
This weekend’s full moon will be the smallest and faintest of the year when it peaks on April 23, 2024, at 8:22pm ET. The event is known as the Pink Moon or Paschal Moon and marks the start of Easter celebrations. According to NASA, a micromoon appears smaller and dimmer due to its proximity to … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to reduce or eliminate animal testing in medicine development, citing cost savings and potential benefits for consumers. To achieve this goal, the agency will encourage researchers to use advanced technologies like computer modeling, artificial intelligence, and organs-on-a-chip. These tools will help predict drug performance and effectiveness in … Read more
NASA Administrator-designate Jared Isaacman participated in his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, providing insight into the agency’s mission and priorities. The next step in the process is a committee vote to advance the nomination to the full Senate. As part of NASA’s continued progress, several milestones were achieved this week. Jonny Kim arrived at the International … Read more
Record Store Day is an annual event that celebrates independently owned record stores and their role in music communities. Held on a Saturday in April, the day features special vinyl and CD releases, promotional products, and in-store performances. For small record stores, Record Day is one of the busiest days of the year. “It’s like … Read more
Google has released its latest affordable phone, the Pixel 9a, with several design updates that aim to make it feel more like a premium device within the A-series line. According to Soniya Jobanputra, a product management director, the team’s goal was to create a device that feels like a cousin to Google’s high-end phones while … Read more
Major nations have agreed to impose a minimum fee of $100 per ton of greenhouse gases emitted by ships above certain thresholds, marking the first global tax on greenhouse gas emissions. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) estimates that the fees will generate $11 billion to $13 billion in revenue annually, which will be used to … Read more
US banks have reported record revenue from stock trading, but executives are sounding the alarm on potential economic slowdowns due to rising tariffs. Companies warn that tariff uncertainty could curb consumer and corporate spending. In a recent newsletter, Reuters reports that US bank profits have surged in recent months, with JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and … Read more
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled breathtaking images of the quasar 3C 273, providing a clearer look at its supermassive black hole and surrounding environment. The new observations reveal complex structures within 16,000 light-years of the black hole, including blobs of varying sizes and a mysterious L-shaped filament. The findings suggest that galactic cannibalism may … Read more
A popular website encountered a surge in traffic, resulting in a 429 Too Many Requests error message for users trying to access its content. This issue occurs when the server receives more requests than it can handle within a specified time frame. The cause of this problem is likely due to an increase in user … Read more