On December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a devastating surprise attack against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor. Following the loss of more than 2,400 military and civilian lives was a series of U.S. Navy defeats that seemed to position Japan as a clear victor in ...

Nowadays, artificial lights ubiquitously illuminate our indoor and outdoor spaces. Artificial outdoor lights provide safety, convenience, and aesthetics, but excessive artificial light at night is called light pollution. Exposure to artificial outdoor light at night is associated with ...

If you've gone shopping for a computer monitor in the past few years, you've almost certainly come across models that advertise FreeSync. This popular display technology is advertised especially heavily on gaming monitors, where the best hardware specifications mean the most advantage in ...

In the outer Solar System, far from the light and warmth of the Sun, things can get a little… hinky. There, clusters of rocks have been orbiting in weird loops that some astronomers have attributed to the presence of a large, unseen planet lurking on the Solar System's fringes. So far, ...

According to a new study, our Milky Way galaxy may have already begun colliding with the closest giant galaxy, Andromeda. Published in Nature Astronomy, the study reveals that there may be a shroud of gas around every galaxy that stretches up to a million light years. If that’s the ...

A new study suggests staying on top of your eye health could offer a simple avenue for reducing your risks of future brain problems. A team of researchers led by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health epidemiologist Jason Smith has found improvements to common vision problems ...

What are they? Earlier this year, astronomers revealed one of the James Webb Space Telescope's most spectacular and intriguing discoveries yet — and that's saying something. Lying in one of the most ancient regions of the observable universe, they found, were hundreds of galaxies that ...

Lexus is actually a division of Toyota, one of the biggest car manufacturers in the world. But unlike its parent company, Lexus targets the luxury end of the automobile market, and it's built a reputation for reliability, comfort, and state-of-the-art technology. But not all its models are ...

Back in July, references for something called "Ask for Music" were found in the code of a YouTube Music patch. The potential feature was initially believed to be an upgrade for the service's search function where you could use "natural language" to look up songs. But a recent update shows the ...

Samsung, the world's biggest semiconductor memory chip maker, has announced it has started the mass production of 1Tb quad-level cell (QLC) ninth-generation V-NAND chips. It is the first company in the world to start the mass production of storage chips using this new technology. Samsung ...

Crypto is a man’s game? Not quite, according to a new report. In fact, women are just as likely to “HODL” as men are.  That’s what New York-based crypto exchange Gemini said in a new survey of 6,000 people. Their report, “2024 Global State of Crypto,” found that while a gender gap in crypto ...

Jupiter's moon, Io, is the most volcanic body in the Solar System. NASA's Juno spacecraft has been getting closer and closer to Io in the last couple of years, giving us our first close-up images of the moon in 25 years. Recent JunoCam images show a new volcano that appeared sometime ...

After a beta period earlier this year, Steam's new family sharing system and parental controls hub is now available for everyone. Steam Families is replacing both Family Sharing and Family View, creating a nucleus for all your game-sharing needs. A Steam Family can comprise up to six members ...

Popular 'weight-loss' diets that are hyper-focused on carbohydrates, like the keto diet, may be doing more harm than good in the long run. Sticking to a low-carb meal plan can help some with diabetes manage their weight and blood sugar levels, but a new study from Australia questions the ...

Sony’s PlayStation 5 outsold Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and S last year, shipping a whopping three PS5s for every Xbox. But the tech giant hasn’t put its feet up for the rest of the generation, and now it’s official: an upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro is coming soon. After months of leaks and ...

The Xbox Game Pass Standard plan is starting today. Microsoft announced a revamp to its Game Pass subscription plans , introducing the Standard option alongside a price increase for the Ultimate tier. The Standard plan costs $15 a month, while Ultimate will run you $20 a month. The ...

Representatives from MI6 and the CIA have revealed the agencies have adopted generative AI in the fight to improve intelligence activities. In a joint opinion piece, the agencies pointed to the ‘sea of data’ they need to comb through in order to identify and tackle security threats. The ...

Apple is adding sleep apnea detection to the Apple Watch. The new feature is coming to the Apple Watch Series 9, the just-announced Series 10, and the Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple announced at its product event on Monday. Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes you to stop breathing as you ...

Despite being in the market since 2013, the PS4 DualShock Controller still holds up in the sea of newer (and supposedly better) gaming controllers in the market. At the top of our list for best gaming controllers of all time, Sony has enabled plenty of ways for it to be used on devices ...

Chronic blood shortages are driving a search for a universal blood system that would allow doctors to save more lives. Researchers may have just brought us a step closer, by creating miniscule silicon coats for donated blood cells to wear. Incredibly, the new nanotechnology allowed ...

Camper van conversions have gained significant attention lately, with some conversions rivaling the cost of a house. While once associated with a lifestyle embraced mostly by those facing hardships, the narrative has shifted. Thanks to platforms like Instagram and various social media ...

Having any amount of internet presence means inevitably being subjected to videos or web ads that make questionable claims about easy ways to fix things, make money, etc. Sometimes they might look convincing, too, which makes them even more risky, ultimately leading users to potentially ...

Cloud mining has gained popularity as a way for people to engage in cryptocurrency mining without needing to purchase costly hardware or navigate the complexities of setting up a mining rig. By renting mining power from remote data centers, users can mine cryptocurrencies without the ...

Google first showed up as a verb in the Oxford English Dictionary back in 2006. It was a milestone moment of sorts for the search giant, which by that point was already so ubiquitous that its very name had become synonymous with the act of searching for anything on the web. Likewise, that ...

The question on the minds of many investors considering international opportunities is, “Is Nigeria good for real estate?” With its vibrant economy and a wealth of untapped resources, Nigeria presents a unique landscape for real estate investment. While there are numerous opportunities, ...

The world of cryptocurrency continues to evolve; amongst all means of earning rewards or passive income, staking is becoming one of the most popular. To savvy investors looking to maximize earnings, real-time analytics of staking performance are the way to go. The following article ranks the ...

Microbes that emerged billions of years ago may have made our immune systems what they are today. New research from the University of Texas (UT) suggests complex organisms like ourselves may not have been as well equipped to fight off viruses if not for the gifts bestowed by our ...

In a counterintuitive new analysis, an international group of researchers are suggesting that concussions from college sports injuries might not only be less harmful than previously thought, but that they might also slightly help cognitive performance. As the University of New South Wales ...

Over 100 years ago, the very first all steel body for an automobile was built, and from there, that was the standard material you were going to use to build your vehicles. It didn't matter if it was a coupé or a pickup truck, that strong metal was always the way to go. That was until the ...

Astronomers often have more questions than answers about the universe — and the universe, in turn, has asked its own question. Quite literally. Last year, the James Webb Space Telescope fortuitously spotted the unmistakable shape of a question mark across the sky. The uncanny feature was ...

Scientists have found a way to make see-through mice, allowing them to observe their organs as they go about their daily lives. The procedure is being used to observe the insides of mice without harming the animals. All it requires is for the researchers to rub common yellow food dye onto the ...

China handed a nine-year prison term to a Taiwanese political activist convicted of “separatism,” a rare sentence that prompted Taiwan to warn its people about the dangers of traveling across the strait. Yang Chih-yuan received the term in a court in the eastern Chinese city of Wenzhou, Taiwan’s ...

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now nearly 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my ...

Amid the ongoing Starliner breakdown fiasco, NASA has admitted that there's been a bit of "tension" between its officials and their counterparts at Boeing. As highlighted by Space.com, the head of the agency's commercial crew program said during a press briefing earlier this week that the ...

Engineers have discovered a way to make an ultra-strong stretchy metal that could enable the creation of shape-shifting aircraft. The new metal is an alloy made up of titanium and nickel. It’s as strong as steel, but it stretches like rubber polymer. The new material isn’t just metal-like. ...

It may be time to take another look at your diet: a new study suggests that two-thirds of the people on the planet are falling short when it comes to getting four key vitamins and minerals from their food and drink. The researchers behind the study, from the Harvard TH Chan School of ...

Microsoft has announced the release of its latest Surface devices aimed specifically at business customers. The new lineup, which includes the Surface Pro 10 with 5G, Surface Pro 11th Edition, and Surface Laptop 7th Edition, is set to be available later this month. These devices are designed to ...

One of the most iconic premium SUVs and the model that basically invented this segment, the Range Rover, is about to step into the future with a battery-electric derivative. Hey, don't judge too much, as multiple models from other companies have already taken this step, including Mercedes' ...

Cinema hasn’t delivered a dynamic duo worth getting off (or onto, depending) your couch for in quite some time. That’s not to say there haven’t been delightful one-offs, some we earnestly wish we could see again. Take Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe in Shane Black’s 2016 detective comedy ...

These guys bought sight-unseen, from 400 miles away, a Cadillac Coupe deVille, which might have been the worst car on Facebook Marketplace. They could just tear it apart with a screwdriver. Every move the Caddy makes, it sounds like it is disintegrating. That is the effect of living in the UK. ...

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone SE 4 in 2025. Now, the word is that the budget phone will ship with OLED. In doing so, the entire iPhone lineup will finally shift away from LCD for the very first time — marking a big shift for the lineup as a whole. According to Nikkei Asia, the shift ...

A performance sub-brand can prove a longstanding and valuable asset for an automaker's profitability. It serves as a form of exclusive shop window for high-class, high-performance products from the manufacturer for customers looking to have a more exotic driving experience. Yet Toyota ...

What comes to mind when you think of space? Imagine a friend boasting about a spacious building, stadium or museum they recently visited. Do you envision the building as vast and expansive? Is it simply very large, or does it seem empty? The word spacious does not necessarily mean empty. ...

Trademark applications frequently offer hints about Samsung's future plans, and recently, the company applied to trademark the term “Samsung Circular Loop” in several major markets. The trademark application pertaining to “Samsung Circular Loop” popped up online a few days ago across patent ...

Everything seems better or, at the very least, more alluring looked at through nostalgia-tinted glasses, and this is no exception. This is The Teardrop or the Spirit of Tomorrow car, an instance of retro-futurism that you probably never heard of before. Back in 1933, American inventor ...

In an experiment, scientists observed a metal healing itself. If this process can be fully understood and controlled, we could be at the start of a whole new era of engineering. In a study published last year, a team from Sandia National Laboratories and Texas A&M University was testing ...

Industry data shows that drivers are continuing to express increased interest in cars with automatic transmission. According to a Motor1 story, only 1.7 percent of new car models sold in the U.S. in 2023 were offered with a manual transmission. The attractiveness of automatics is helped in ...

Let’s get one thing out of the way: contrary to what you may have heard, electric vehicle sales are up. I know, recent headlines suggest otherwise. Tesla sales are down. Ford is scaling back its EV rollout. General Motors is delaying an electric truck and holding back on investments in ...

When it comes to tap-to-earn games on Telegram, finding any kind of originality isn’t easy. But MemeFi actually puts a unique twist on the formula.  It is essentially the same at its core as many other Telegram games, in that you tap on the screen to earn virtual currency. However, this time ...

"We want to know what was happening with this stuff." Handy Device An environmentalist put a GPS tracker in with her recycling to see where it ended up — and the results were not confidence-inspiring. As Inside Climate News reports in an investigative collaboration with CBS, Houston ...