Presently, with the surge of cyberthreats against the nation, the FBI encourages citizens to make use of end-to-end encrypted applications such as Signal and WhatsApp to protect messages. The FBI recommends Americans use end-to-end encrypted messaging apps for better security of communications against increasing complex cyber threats. It has issued this advisory following significant state-sponsored…
Learn how new shape-shifting materials are revolutionizing smart textiles and soft robotics and are opening up applications in almost every industry. New shape-changing materials: researchers have done spectacular advances in material science going to revolutionize soft robotics and smart textiles. The scientists discovered the inspiration in nature—the living world—particularly from the octopuses and sea cucumbers…
Consumer prices in the United States rose 2.7% from November 2023 to November 2024, the largest annual gain in seven months, mainly because of housing and food. The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 2.7% between November 2023 and November 2024. It marked the largest annual gain in seven months. Citeturn0news14 This reflects persistent inflationary…
The country has finalized Clean Electricity Regulations that balance pursuit of environmental objectives with concerns regarding the reliability and economic feasibility of its system, thereby putting its target date for attaining a net-zero electrical grid back ten years until 2050 from an earlier goal date of 2035. By finalizing its Clean Electricity Regulations and shifting…
A newly conducted study has opened up a whole new frontier as far as allergies and asthma are concerned by studying unique fungi inhabiting our nostrils. Researchers have now found that allergic rhinitis and asthmatic patients harbor unique fungal communities in their nose, which may have implications for our understanding of the diseases. The discovery…
In the ongoing quest for cleaner and more sustainable energy, one of the most promising avenues has been hydrogen production, particularly through a process known as water splitting. However, achieving efficient, cost-effective hydrogen production has remained a challenge due to the slow chemical reactions involved in the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), a critical step in…
In December 2024, the shooting of Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive officer, outside a Manhattan hotel sent shockwaves through the public, especially when days later the suspect, Luigi Mangione, was arrested in Pennsylvania. A cryptic message he left behind at the scene of the crime and a manifesto referencing Michael Moore sparked a flurry of…
The passing away of the legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, at an age of 73, with his name being synonymous with the rhythmic complexities and poignant music that classical Indian music represented, marked the end of an era in not just Indian classical music but globally recognized musical fusion. The genius of Zakir Hussain-recognized as…
A national park has been established in honor of Frances Perkins, the first female cabinet secretary and a major force behind the New Deal. Her contributions to social justice and labor rights are honored at Maine’s Frances Perkins National Monument. The United States has made history by formally designating the Maine homestead of Frances Perkins…
During pushback at Philadelphia International Airport, an American Airlines aircraft unintentionally collided with a parked aircraft. Thankfully, there were no reported casualties, and travelers proceeded on a substitute aircraft. On Sunday, an American Airlines flight unexpectedly pushed out from the gate at Philadelphia International Airport and crashed with a parked airliner. Passengers became concerned when…
