If you ask historian Michael McCormick to name the worst year in human history, his answer isn’t what you might expect. It’s not 1349, when the Black Death wiped out half of Europe, nor 1918, when the flu pandemic killed tens of millions. Instead, he points to 536 AD, a year marked by an unprecedented...
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are revolutionizing cancer detection and care. Researchers now report that AI tools can identify breast cancer up to five years before clinical diagnosis, transforming the landscape of early detection and personalized treatment. AI and Mammography Traditional mammography, though widely used, has limitations in accuracy. AI is changing this. Recent studies...
When you look at Elon Musk’s accomplishments, it’s hard not to be impressed. Musk is at the helm of SpaceX, Tesla and is currently the world’s richest person, with an approximate net worth of $267 billion. But let’s not forget, he also has a solid social media presence – and that presence has a lot...
Elon Musk certainly knows how to spark debate, especially with his closeness to President-elect Donald Trump. A quarter of a billion dollars deep into Trump’s 2024 campaign got heads turning, as confirmed by FEC filings, and he has been referred to as Trump’s “first buddy.” Despite speculations surrounding the two, where it was assumed that...
Through the aid of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), a Dutch artist, Bas Uterwijk, has embarked on a captivating journey. He breathed life into the historical enigma by skillfully reconstructing Jesus’ appearance based on various artistic interpretations. In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of A.I.-assisted artistry. We will explore how Bas Uterwijk’s remarkable renderings...
Theunis Both. 51, was a big-game hunter until he passed away. His cause of death was being crushed by an African elephant during a hunt. As he led a group of hunters in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, they stumbled upon a herd of breeding elephants. Three elephants charged at the party, and Botha shot at them....
On January 20, 2025, moments after taking the oath of office, President Donald Trump pushed forward his bold and controversial immigration agenda. In a series of sweeping executive orders, the newly inaugurated president set the stage for significant changes to U.S. immigration policy. Among the most headline-grabbing measures were: Ending Birthright Citizenship Perhaps the most...
Over the last century and a half, numerous animal species have become extinct, owing primarily to human activities such as habitat destruction, poaching, and global warming. Some species were brought to the brink by indirect means, while others were directly hunted or displaced. Though these creatures are no longer with us, they serve as reminders...
What better way to showcase the amazing advantages of solar power than to help a whole district’s school system? The Batesville school district in Arkansas did exactly that and with inspirational results. The Woeful Situation In Batesville Before the introduction of solar power, the Batesville school district was struggling to pay the salaries of its...
Teleportation, a staple of science fiction, could one day become a reality thanks to advances in quantum technology. While the idea of “beaming” humans from one place to another might seem far-fetched, quantum teleportation has already demonstrated success at the particle level. Scientists use quantum entanglement to transmit quantum information, or qubits, over long distances...
California has always been celebrated for its breathtaking scenery and ever bustling urban life. Something many are unaware of is the geological transformations in fault lines that have sparked concern for experts and residents alike. We’ve known about the fault lines across the state for ages, but what has set researchers into high gear is...
We are all well-acquainted with the iPhone and how it’s changed over the years. But even though the device has just three places to press, the iPhone volume buttons aren’t limited to just managing sound. These buttons hide a range of functions beyond their simple, surface-level role.1 Let’s explore the untapped potential and discover how...