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An intriguing image captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover on 27 September 2024 has sparked curiosity, as it appears to show a rock that looks remarkably like a human head. This peculiar formation stands out against the Martian landscape, leading to comparisons with a desiccated, severed head, seemingly exposed to the harsh sunlight. The discovery ignites […]
For many kids, playing video games is as much a part of childhood as learning the ABCs — and it might be might also be beneficial later in life beneficial. As more colleges, universities and even high schools launch esports teams, playing video games competitively has become a way to land college scholarships, sponsorships and […]
CHICAGO — The city’s first Democratic National Convention since 1996 brought in $371.4 million, exceeding estimates but falling short of other major Chicago events. Of the larger $371.4 million brought in by the DNC, over $221 million comes from direct spending to produce the convention plus the expenditures from the more than 50,000 who visited Chicago […]
Donald Trump has a slight 3-point edge over Kamala Harris in Arizona, boosted by the issues of the economy and the border. Harris has advantages with voters who prioritize abortion and the state of democracy, keeping this race close. Voters think Trump’s policies would put the interests of U.S. citizens ahead of recent immigrants, where […]
There’s truly no time like the present to round out your seasonal wardrobe with these discounted items. If, however, you’re feeling overwhelmed by the deluge of quickly-selling pieces, don’t worry: We’re here to help. Ahead, we’ve compiled the best Nordstrom deals across women’s fashion — from Refinery29 reader-favorite brands like Skims, Free People, JW Pei, Dolce […]
Getty Images Burning household rubbish in giant incinerators to make electricity is now the dirtiest way the UK generates power, BBC analysis has found. Nearly half of the rubbish produced in UK homes, including increasing amounts of plastic, is now being incinerated. Scientists warn it is a “disaster for the climate” – and some are […]
shigeki yamamoto unveils eclectic tables at dutch design week During Dutch Design Week 2024, Shigeki Yamamoto presents the Play Memory Structure coffee tables as part of his NEW PLAY series. On view from 19th to 27th October at Piet Hein Eek’s gallery in Eindhoven, the eclectic works explore themes of memory, life, and the […]
Culturally diverse staff at the ABC have been mistaken for other people of the same background, subjected to racial slurs, and passed up for career opportunities because of their backgrounds, a comprehensive examination of experiences of racism within the national broadcaster has heard. The review led by Indigenous lawyer Terri Janke was commissioned after several […]
In simulated life-or-death decisions, about two-thirds of people in a UC Merced study allowed a robot to change their minds when it disagreed with them — an alarming display of excessive trust in artificial intelligence, researchers said. Human subjects allowed robots to sway their judgment despite being told the AI machines had limited capabilities and […]
New research this week seems to throw cold water on the Wim Hof method, an endurance training technique that intentionally exposes people to frigid temperatures. The study, a review of the scientific literature, did find some evidence that the method could have anti-inflammatory properties, but did not find strong data supporting any other supposed benefits, […]