NASA’s Europa Clipper has successfully deployed its star trackers, capturing images of stars 150-300 light-years away during its journey to Jupiter. The spacecraft is still 1.6 billion miles from its destination and will reach Jupiter’s orbit in 2030. The star trackers use the position of stars to determine the spacecraft’s orientation, crucial for pointing telecommunications … Read more
Canada has terminated the Order of Canada honours for singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie, citing no reason for the decision. The termination comes after a 2023 CBC investigation raised serious doubts about her claims to Indigenous identity. Buffy Sainte-Marie received the Order of Canada in 1997 and was later promoted to Companion of the Order in 2019. … Read more
Pinterest’s latest earnings report has given the stock market a boost, with shares rising over 18% despite overall market averages falling. The company’s strong revenue growth and user base expansion are driving this move. User growth is a key factor, with Pinterest’s monthly active users reaching 553 million in the fourth quarter – an 11% … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 444 points, or 1%, on Friday as investors became increasingly anxious over rising inflation concerns and potential new tariffs. This surge in uncertainty contributed to a choppy trading session, with major indexes experiencing increased losses. Key factors affecting the stock market include: Recurring inflation worries Word that more tariffs … Read more
The chicken industry is often misunderstood as a single entity, but the reality is that hens laying eggs are not the same as chickens raised for consumption. Broiler chickens, raised specifically for meat, have different farming conditions and production cycles than layer hens. According to Tom Super of the National Chicken Council, broiler chickens are … Read more
Dick Vitale’s emotional return to college basketball was a moment to cherish, but the real showstopper was the on-court drama that unfolded at Littlejohn Coliseum. In a heart-stopping, back-and-forth affair, No. 4 Clemson emerged victorious over top-ranked Duke, 73-71. The Tigers faced an early deficit, with Duke taking a 23-14 lead in the first half. … Read more
Cathie Wood’s investment firm ARK Invest is forecasting that Bitcoin’s price will reach $1.5 million by 2030, according to a report released by the company. This prediction, part of their “bull case scenario,” would result in a 15,465% increase from its current value of $95,800. The firm has also identified several key drivers of future … Read more
The Philadelphia Eagles have activated defensive end Brandon Graham from injured reserve, allowing him to potentially play in Super Bowl LIX. Graham had been out since suffering a triceps injury in Week 12 and was considered done for the season. However, with the Super Bowl trip giving him an extra opportunity, he returned to practice … Read more
Apple has published a research paper that explores how humans interact with robots. The company argues that expressing human-like movements is key to creating natural interactions between humans and machines. The study uses an example of a lamp as a non-anthropomorphic robot, highlighting the importance of integrating expressive qualities into robot movement design. The video … Read more
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 lineup is still offering several savings deals after the pre-order period ended. Buyers can take advantage of free doubled storage and enhanced trade-in values. For example, trading in a select device can get you up to $900 off, which covers the cost of the new 512GB S25 Ultra model for just $399. … Read more