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Yet, Austrian climber Babsi Zangerl astounds the climbing world time after another: astonishingly, she again stands proudly beneath the iconic granite monoliths on El Capitan at Yosemite National Park, the US. Known for their rare mix of determination and technical capabilities, Zangerl’s outstanding skill has been recognized in climbing history as one of its most…
Deal In a gamble to head off a government shutdown, a bill to fund the federal government through March 14, was released on Monday, provoking the ire of some conservative lawmakers who were furious with House Speaker Kevin Johnson for his plan that secured Democratic backing for the funding extension in a bipartisan effort. The…
The United States Department of Justice on Monday said that it has filed charges against two Iranians over a drone attack that killed three US soldiers stationed in a military camp in Jordan. The accusations apprehended in a federal court are as follows: conspiracy to commit murder, providing of material support to terrorism, and espionage….
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…
