Olympics crowns the world’s strongest man, but weightlifting’s lasting problem endures. Lasha Talakhadze is now unbeaten in nine years, but the sport has sanctioned 565 weightlifters for doping offences over a decade. The Georgian weightlifter admits he can’t remember what it was like to lose, just as his rivals have seemingly lost all knowledge of … Read more
A lesser-known compound found in cannabis plants called cannabigerol (CBG) has been gaining attention for its potential health benefits. The first human clinical trial testing CBG’s impact on anxiety and stress has shown promising results among 34 healthy participants. Participants who took a tincture of CBG reported reduced feelings of anxiety and stress one hour … Read more
A passionate discussion about SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the future of space exploration! It seems like there are two main perspectives here: one is enthusiastic about Elon Musk’s vision for space travel and exploration, while the other is critical of his methods and the challenges faced by SpaceX. The pro-Musk argument emphasizes his innovative approach … Read more
The idea of “openness” in technology has been in the spotlight lately. Many people are looking for alternative software that’s free and open source because they don’t want to rely on big companies like Microsoft or Google. Some popular open-source alternatives include: * PhotoPrism: A photo management tool that lets you store your photos safely … Read more
Perseid meteor shower to peak tonight alongside northern lights The biggest meteor shower of 2024 is expected to peak on Sunday night, coinciding with a rare showing of the northern lights. The Perseid meteor shower has been visible since mid-July but will reach its peak on the night of August 11, with up to 100 … Read more
Canada has taken a historic step by joining the mobility of the future and competing with Japan. At CES 2024, Magna presented its next-generation eDrive system, which features a new electric engine that outperforms hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). This engine uses a unique fuel that is neither liquid nor gaseous, potentially making it … Read more
In 1974, astronomers Bruce Balick and Robert L. Brown discovered a powerful radio source at the center of the Milky Way galaxy, which was later found to be a supermassive black hole (SMBH) with a mass of over 4 million Suns. Since then, scientists have learned that SMBHs reside at the centers of galaxies with … Read more
In the wake of the refreshed Model 3, speculation is growing about a potential refresh for the top-selling electric vehicle, the Model Y. The Model Y was unveiled in 2019 and has become one of the most popular cars globally. Recent “leaks” suggest a new model with a rear light bar, but CEO Elon Musk … Read more
After more than a decade of dedicated service, NASA’s NEOWISE spacecraft has officially retired. Launched in 2009 as WISE, its original task was to map the entire sky in infrared, which it accomplished with ease. Later, NEOWISE adapted and learned new skills to find asteroids and comets that could potentially threaten Earth. As NEOWISE’s orbit … Read more
Losing a lot of teeth can increase the risk of dying from heart disease and stroke. Studies have shown that missing one or more teeth is linked to a higher risk of these conditions. Poor oral health is also known to be a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading cause of death … Read more