Sony has provided more information about its upcoming game, Ghost of Yotei, ahead of its scheduled release on PS5 in 2025. The sequel to the popular action-adventure game Ghost of Tsushima will feature a new protagonist named Atsu as she seeks revenge for her family’s murder. Atsu’s journey takes place in 1603, three centuries after … Read more
A woman was rescued from the rubble of a hotel in Myanmar three days after a massive earthquake that killed around 2,000 people. The rescue operation took 60 hours and involved Chinese, Russian, and local teams. The 7.7-magnitude quake struck near Mandalay, which is located at the epicenter of the disaster. In Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, … Read more
Eli Lilly’s experimental drug lepodisiran has shown promising results in reducing levels of a genetically inherited risk factor for heart disease. In a midstage trial, the drug significantly lowered lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), by an average of 93.9% over six months. The study involved 141 patients who received either a high dose of lepodisiran or a … Read more
This April, stargazers will have a treat as two meteor showers converge in the sky. Additionally, the Andromeda galaxy, our closest galactic neighbor, will be visible to the naked eye. Furthermore, scientists are excited about an upcoming phenomenon called “earthshine,” where the reflected light of the Moon’s surface illuminates the darkened Earth. WNYC’s astronomy expert … Read more
A historic SpaceX mission, Fram2, is set to launch next week from Cape Canaveral, marking the first time humans have orbited Earth’s poles. The four-astronaut crew will embark on a three-to-five-day journey over the North and South poles, conducting human health research and capturing the first X-ray image of a human body in space. The … Read more
Taylor Sheridan often adds Elsa Dutton’s poetic voiceovers to his 1923 scripts. But how does he integrate these poetic monologues into the story? Does he tailor them to the narrative, or does he start with a kernel of an idea that Isabel May’s husky lilt sparks? Sheridan is known for his ability to craft unique … Read more
A new phase 2b study has found that lorundrostat, an investigational aldosterone synthase inhibitor, effectively lowers blood pressure for adults with resistant hypertension. The study, known as ADVANCE-HTN, involved 285 participants who were randomly assigned to receive either 50mg of lorundrostat daily or placebo for 12 weeks. The results showed that the lorundrostat group had … Read more
A fragile peace agreement in South Sudan is in danger of collapsing, raising fears that the country could swiftly return to war. The deal, which ended a five-year civil war and killed an estimated 400,000 people, has been shaken by the arrest of Riek Machar, the leader of the SPLM/A-IO party. Machar’s arrest followed the … Read more
The Cleveland Cavaliers achieved a franchise milestone, reaching 60 wins for only the third time in history with their 127-122 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. First-year coach Kenny Atkinson expressed his pride and encouraged his team to savor this achievement, rather than focusing solely on winning the top seed in the Eastern … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced new 25% tariffs on cars and car parts entering the US, starting April 2. The move aims to promote American-made vehicles and increase revenue for domestic manufacturers. However, analysts warn that the tariffs could lead to temporary shutdowns of US car production and increased prices for consumers. Trump responded … Read more