Tomiko Itooka, the Japanese woman recognized as the world’s oldest person, has passed away at the age of 116. She died in a nursing home in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, officials confirmed. Itooka claimed the title of the world’s oldest person in August 2024 after the passing of Spain’s Maria Branyas Morera at 117. Itooka’s Legacy
Tragedy struck the vibrant streets of New Orleans early this morning as a vehicle plowed into a crowd on Canal and Bourbon Streets. The tragic incident left ten dead and 30 injured, according to city emergency officials. The incident occurred around 3:00 AM local time and quickly turned chaotic when scores of people were found
What will humans look like in 50,000 years? It’s a mind-bending question that mixes science with speculation, but one thing is clear: our evolution isn’t done yet. While modern medicine and tech may seem to have paused evolution, experts like evolutionary geneticist Jason Hodgson argue it’s simply evolving in new ways. Over the last 50,000
What you eat before bed could make or break your sleep quality, warns Rosey Davidson, author and sleep consultant at Just Chill Baby Sleep. Midnight snacking might seem satisfying, but choosing the wrong foods could lead to tossing and turning all night. “Food plays an important role in how well we sleep, as it can
Australian researchers at RMIT University have developed an innovative method for detecting plastic waste on beaches through satellite imagery. Researchers of the institute used satellite imagery to differentiate how plastics, sand, and water reflect light on the beaches. The technique used by researchers successfully identified plastic pollution 600 kilometers above Earth’s surface. Why Is This
Elon Musk was seen dancing and jumping on stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, along with the former President Donald Trump. Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO made a surprising visit to the Trump’s Butler rally where the GOP leader was targeted in an attempted assassination attempt in July. Mr. Musk also endorsed the Republican
Scientists from the European Space Agency (ESA) have spotted a smiley face-shaped salt deposit on the Mars surface. Scientists also said that the plane where the smiley face is located on the Red Planet could have supported life because of its huge salt deposits. Captured by the ESA’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, the salt deposits
Hollywood star Tom Cruise made a spectacular entrance at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games by descending from the roof of the Stade de France. The Hollywood star descended from the roof on a wire in front of a crowd of 71,500. Cruise grabbed the Olympic flag and rode off on a
The French intelligence and police authorities are investigating a massive sabotage attack on its largest high-speed railway ahead of Paris Olympics 2024. One French official told the AFP that the railway suffered a coordinated multi-front attack just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. What Happened? In what officials describe as acts of
Authorities in Australia have seized thousands of rare bird eggs worth $500,000. Police seized a collection of more than 3,400 eggs after a joint investigation into the illegal bird trade. The environmental crime investigators said that most of the eggs belonged to rare and endangered birds and selling or smuggling them is illegal under the
Google has reported a 48% increase in its greenhouse gas emissions over the past five years, primarily due to electricity consumption by AI data centers.
Researchers from the University of Colorado have revealed that junk food can disrupt gut bacteria, alter brain chemicals, and cause anxiety.
