Isar Aerospace’s first launch attempt for its Spectrum rocket ended in disaster when the vehicle lost control and plummeted back to Earth just 25 seconds after liftoff. The company, however, considers the test flight a success due to the valuable data gathered from the failed mission. The Spectrum rocket, designed to place up to 1,000 … Read more
Elon Musk is on the cusp of making humanity’s first step towards settling Mars. With the support of President Donald Trump, who has expressed a desire to “pursue our manifest destiny into the stars,” Musk’s SpaceX company is moving forward with its ambitious plans. The US aviation authority, once a potential obstacle, has been gutted … Read more
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki struggled with control issues during his debut at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night, allowing four walks and throwing just 32 strikes against the Detroit Tigers. Despite a crowd of 51,788 roaring in support, Sasaki was pulled from the game after two innings, with manager Dave Roberts citing control problems … Read more
A new mobile app has been clinically proven to treat tinnitus, a condition affecting nearly half of people worldwide. The app, part of a growing trend in digital therapeutics, uses targeted sound bursts to retrain the brain and reduce the emotional impact of the phantom noise. Researchers at the University of Auckland conducted a 12-week … Read more
A new study found that putting smartphones out of reach doesn’t significantly reduce distraction or boost productivity, despite participants using their phones less when they were farther away from their workstations. The core issue lies in the deeply ingrained habits and routines people have built around their devices. The study involved 22 participants who worked … Read more
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s website, www.post-gazette.com, is currently unreachable due to a timed-out connection error (ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT). To resolve the issue, follow these steps: First, check your internet connection and ensure that all cables and network devices are properly connected. Restarting any routers, modems, or other network devices may help. Next, check if Chrome is allowed to … Read more
Israel and Hamas have restarted talks for a renewed cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, with some hostages expected to be released from captivity under new proposals. The latest development comes less than two weeks after the collapse of a temporary truce and resumption of Israeli air and ground attacks against Hamas militants. Hamas has accepted … Read more
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have been spotted at various locations across the US, prompting a surge in online efforts to track their movements and alert fellow undocumented immigrants. The trend began on social media platforms like TikTok, Reddit, and Facebook, where users share alleged sightings of ICE agents and vehicles. While some reports … Read more
Genetic testing company 23andMe is filing for bankruptcy as it tries to find a buyer amid slowing sales four years after going public. The company’s CEO, Anne Wojcicki, is stepping down as the business struggles to find new investors. In January, 23andMe announced its intention to explore options for a sale due to declining demand … Read more
American figure skater Ilia Malinin has won his second straight world title, solidifying his position as the best in the sport. The 20-year-old achieved a record-tying six quadruple jumps in his free skate to secure the gold medal with a score of 318.56. Malinin’s dominance was evident throughout the competition, and he continued this trend … Read more