Author: Adrian Garrett

The European Space Agency’s Gaia space telescope has made a groundbreaking discovery, uncovering two streams of stars that played a key role in the formation of the Milky Way over 12 billion years ago. Named ‘Shiva’ and ‘Shakti’, these streams are estimated to be equivalent to 10 million Suns in size and are between 12 and 13 billion years old. What makes this discovery especially significant is that these streams have similar orbits and compositions, indicating that they were once separate entities that merged with the Milky Way. The Gaia data has also revealed that these stars are among the…

The Federal Reserve’s Response to Rising Inflation and Unemployment in 2022 In an effort to combat the rising inflation in 2022, the Federal Reserve made the decision to raise interest rates, aiming to prevent a potential wage-hike spiral. However, as unemployment rates begin to creep up, the Fed is now contemplating cutting rates to prevent a job-cutting spiral. Fed Chair Jerome Powell recently revealed that a surprise increase in unemployment could prompt the Fed to lower rates, illustrating a shift in their traditional approach to monetary policy. Powell reiterated this new strategy during a press conference on Wednesday, making it…

CNET experts have recently reviewed and rated a variety of new products and services, providing valuable insights and advice to consumers. In addition, Amazon is currently hosting its Big Spring Sale, offering incredible deals on a wide range of products including Anker power chargers and Champion clothing. Some of the top picks from the sale include discounts on popular items such as Apple AirPods Pro, Samsung TVs, Roku streaming devices, and DeWalt tools. The sale is set to run from March 20 through March 25, with various deals available throughout the event and others for shorter periods within that timeframe.…

NASA’s Centre for Near-Earth-Objects Studies is currently keeping a close eye on a massive asteroid known as 2024 EU4, which is set to make a potentially hazardous close approach to Earth on March 23, 2024. Traveling at an astonishing speed of 101,885 kilometers per hours, the asteroid measures an estimated 420 feet in size. Despite its imposing dimensions, NASA’s calculations indicate that 2024 EU4 will safely pass by Earth without posing any danger of collision. The agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is utilizing state-of-the-art tracking systems to carefully monitor the asteroid’s trajectory as it approaches our planet. The close surveillance of…

A recent study published in the British Medical Journal has revealed promising news regarding the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in reducing the risk of heart failure and blood clots after a COVID infection. The study, which looked at over 20 million people in Europe, found that vaccines such as Moderna, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Johnson & Johnson could cut the risk of heart failure by up to 55% and blood clots by up to 78%. Dr. John Brownstein, chief innovation officer at Boston Children’s Hospital, emphasized that the positive health effects of the vaccines were more pronounced immediately after vaccination and…

Clemson Joins Florida State in Legal Battle Against ACC Clemson University has made headlines by becoming the second ACC program to file a lawsuit against the conference over grant of rights and withdrawal fees. This move comes after Florida State took a similar legal action in December with the goal of leaving the ACC. Despite filing the lawsuit, Clemson has not explicitly stated that it is seeking to exit the ACC. The university’s lawsuit argues that it is being restricted from exploring strategic alternatives necessary for its athletic and institutional success. This differs slightly from Florida State’s lawsuit, which seeks…

A young girl from Arizona, Victoria Pasten-Morales, is fighting for her life after having multiple limbs amputated in the last two weeks due to a deadly bacterial infection. The 7-year-old was diagnosed with group A Streptococcus, a bacteria that can lead to severe diseases and infections. Victoria first started showing symptoms with a fever and vomiting before her lips and hands turned blue. She was rushed to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where she underwent a total of eight surgeries. Unfortunately, doctors had to amputate both of her feet and her right hand in an effort to stop the spread of the…

Samsung is set to revolutionize the way users interact with their Galaxy devices with a new AI feature that could potentially be released with the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6. A recent patent filed by Samsung reveals a personalized document summary feature that analyzes users’ search queries and offers summaries based on their interests and political views. The system uses data from users’ preferences, knowledge levels, and political inclinations gathered from their Galaxy devices to provide tailored summaries. While existing AI-powered summary tools are available for select devices like the Galaxy S24 series and One UI 6.1,…

OnePlus 12R Challenges Pixel Users to Upgrade in New Ad Campaign The OnePlus 12R, touted as a good budget phone, has recently been featured in a new ad campaign challenging Pixel users to make the switch. Released in February as an affordable smartphone option, the OnePlus 12R offers a more budget-friendly option for those looking to upgrade their device. Priced at $499, the OnePlus 12R can also be purchased for $399 with a trade-in deal, making it an even more attractive option for consumers. The ad campaign highlights the phone’s slogan, “More Bang, Less Bucks,” emphasizing the value that the…

The Powerball jackpot has soared to an impressive $600 million after no winners were announced for Wednesday night’s drawing. The winning numbers for the draw were white balls: 21, 29, 54, 59, 62 and red ball: 4. While no one hit the grand prize, two lucky ticket holders matched all five white balls, securing a $1 million prize each. The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, with the jackpot continuing to climb to an estimated $600 million. The cash value of the jackpot is estimated to be $293.4 million. The last Powerball jackpot win occurred on Jan.…