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New NASA Mission: Protect Earth from Asteroids

Jan 13, 2016 15:02 pm UTC| Science

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently announced the creation of a Planetary Defense Coordination Office (PDCO) to help detect and track thousands of asteroids passing near Earth each...

Shooting the moon: the search for ultra high energy neutrinos

Jan 11, 2016 00:48 am UTC| Science

In 1991 physicists first detected a cosmic ray a high-energy particle from space with an energy beyond anything theyd dreamed of. They called it the Oh-My-God particle. Probably the nucleus of an iron atom, it carried...

The search for new elements on the periodic table started with a blast

Jan 07, 2016 06:22 am UTC| Science

So the periodic table has expanded again with the addition late last year of four new superheavy elements, bringing the known total up to 118. But the hunt for new elements started with efforts to develop nuclear power...

Explainer: what is a hydrogen bomb?

Jan 07, 2016 01:40 am UTC| Science

Reports that North Korea has launched a fourth nuclear weapons test backed by convincing seismic data have caused widespread alarm. North Korean officials announced in advance that the test would involve a totally...

What does it mean to think and could a machine ever do it?

Jan 07, 2016 01:29 am UTC| Science Technology

The idea of a thinking machine is an amazing one. It would be like humans creating artificial life, only more impressive because we would be creating consciousness. Or would we? Its tempting to think that a machine that...

What science can tell us about the 'world's largest sapphire'

Jan 07, 2016 01:27 am UTC| Science

The Star of Adam, recently found in a mine in Sri Lanka, is believed to be the biggest sapphire ever discovered. It weighs in at over 1,404 carats, thats around 280g or just under ten ounces. But what do we know about the...

The trouble with taking biometric technology into schools

Jan 06, 2016 15:08 pm UTC| Science

More usually criticised for their conservative approach to technology, schools are becoming proving grounds for some of the latest biometrics and portable biomedical engineering devices. Or so it would appear, with St...

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Economy

S&P 500 Positioning Hits Three-Year High: Market Trends and Risks

SP 500 Positioning at Three-Year High: Market Risks and Global Trends Positioning in the SP 500 has reached a three-year high, according to Citi strategists. This extended positioning contrasts with other global...

U.S. Stock Futures Fall as Corporate Earnings and Fed Rate Cuts Dominate Market Focus

U.S. Stock Futures Decline Ahead of Corporate Earnings Stock futures in the U.S. edged lower on Tuesday as investors prepared for a wave of quarterly earnings reports. As of 03:30 ET (07:30 GMT), Dow futures dropped 82...

Randstad Reports Stronger-Than-Expected Quarterly Profits Amid Economic Challenges

Randstads Quarterly Performance Exceeds Expectations Randstad, the worlds largest employment agency, announced its quarterly profits on Tuesday, reporting figures slightly above analysts expectations. Despite a...

Boeing's Shares Rise Amid Strike Resolution Hopes

Boeings Share Price Surge Boeing shares rose 3% on Monday, fueled by optimism surrounding a potential resolution to an ongoing strike affecting 33,000 workers. The vote on a new labor contract is scheduled for...

Gold Prices Near Record High Amid Political Uncertainties

Gold Prices Surge Amid U.S. Election Uncertainty Gold prices increased on Tuesday, hovering near a record high reached the previous day due to ongoing uncertainties surrounding the U.S. election and escalating tensions...

Politics

Eminem Shocks Fans with Surprise Appearance at Kamala Harris Rally in Detroit — ‘This Election Means Everything!’

Rapper Eminem shocked fans and political observers alike when he made a surprise appearance at Kamala Harris rally in Detroit. The 2024 election is heating up, and Harris, the Vice President, is leaving no stone unturned,...

Kamala Harris Campaign in Panic Mode: ‘We’re Losing Ground in Michigan and North Carolina!’ — Inside Sources Reveal Shocking Concerns

The Harris campaign is reportedly grappling with rising internal fears about possible losses in the key battleground states of Michigan and North Carolina. With the 2024 presidential election fast approaching, campaign...

Donald Trump Leads Among Latino Voters by 11 Points, Surprising Poll Sparks Concern for Kamala Harris Campaign

According to a USA Today poll released this week, former President Donald Trump is leading among Latino voters by an impressive 11-point margin. The poll shows that Trump has 49% Latino support, while his opponent, Vice...

Donald Trump Shocks Supporters: 'I Haven’t Seen Voting Fraud Yet!' — Unbelievable Twist in 2024 Election Drama!

Former President Donald Trump stated that he has yet to see any signs of voter fraud or cheating in the ongoing 2024 election cycle. This unexpected declaration comes after years of Trump being a vocal critic of election...

Undeniable Winner? Donald Trump's Polymarket Odds Surge to 64.4%, Leaving Kamala Harris Behind at 35.6%

As the 2024 presidential race heats up, Donald Trumps chances of returning to the White House are at an all-time high, according to Polymarket. The betting platform, which tracks real-time predictions based on market...

Science

Elon Musk Surprised by SpaceX’s Successful First Attempt at Catching Starship Booster

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone by successfully catching the Super Heavy booster during Starship Flight 5, a feat that even surprised Elon Musk. Musk had initially predicted that it would take at least three...

Starlink Services Target South Korea by 2025, Pending Regulatory Approval

SpaceXs Starlink services may reach South Korea by early 2025, contingent on regulatory approval. The Ministry of Science and ICT has initiated key amendments to prevent frequent interference, signaling progress toward...

Nicotine Pouches Skyrocket in Popularity as Youth Tobacco Use Hits 25-Year Low — ‘This Is the New Trend,’ Experts Warn

Nicotine pouches have surged in popularity across the U.S., while traditional tobacco use has hit its lowest point in 25 years. Public health experts are now grappling with the implications of this emerging trend, as a...

SpaceX Sues California Coastal Commission, Alleging Political Bias Over Falcon 9 Launch Denials

SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission, accusing the agency of political bias in blocking several Falcon 9 launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The lawsuit, filed on October 15, comes...

SpaceX Shares Breathtaking Images of Starship Flight 5 Featuring Reentry and Stage Separation

SpaceX has unveiled stunning new images from its Starship Flight 5 test, capturing key moments like booster recovery, stage separation, and plasma engulfing the upper stage during reentry. These high-definition images,...

Technology

Nvidia's Jensen Huang Warns CEOs: Adopt AI or Risk Obsolescence

Speaking at Gartners IT Symposium, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned business technology leaders that embracing AI is crucial for survival, emphasizing its transformative impact on chip design, software, and supply chain...

Qualcomm, Google Join Forces for AI-Driven Cars, Mercedes-Benz to Supercharge Future Models

Qualcomm and Google are revolutionizing the automotive industry with a new AI-powered platform that lets automakers develop custom voice assistants. Mercedes-Benz will incorporate Qualcomms Snapdragon Elite chips in...

Michael Saylor to Follow Satoshi Nakamoto's Footsteps by Donating His Bitcoin Fortune for Civilization's Future

Michael Saylor, the CEO of MicroStrategy, is planning to donate his entire Bitcoin fortune, drawing comparisons to Satoshi Nakamotos mysterious gift of Bitcoin to the world. In an interview, Saylor described Bitcoin as...

XRP Predicted to Surge 30X, Flip Ethereum in 2025, According to Top Crypto Expert

XRP is predicted to soar past $16, potentially overtaking Ethereum in 2025, as forecasted by crypto influencer Ben Armstrong. He attributes XRPs rise to its growing use in global banking and cross-border payments,...

Hyundai India Shares Fall 5% on Debut After Record $3.3 Billion IPO

Hyundai Motor Indias shares dropped 5% in their market debut following the companys record $3.3 billion initial public offering. Despite institutional investor interest, retail investors showed little enthusiasm, citing...