In a groundbreaking discovery, recent research has unveiled a massive reservoir of freshwater, preserved deep within Earth’s crust for over 6 million years beneath Sicily’s Hyblean Mountains. The origins of this pristine water date back to the Messinian salinity crisis, a climatic event that caused the Mediterranean Sea to dry up, exposing the seabed to rainwater that eventually...
Apple has just rolled out the much-anticipated updates to its Final Cut Pro, bringing a host of new features and improvements to both the iPad and Mac versions. In an exclusive opportunity, I got our hands on the latest releases to thoroughly test and explore the changes. Let’s dive into the details of Final Cut Pro for iPad Version 1.3 and Final Cut Pro for Mac Version 10.7. The newest...
Apple TV Plus has become synonymous with quality science fiction content, and its streak of compelling narratives continues into the new year with the upcoming psychological thriller, Constellation. Set to premiere on February 21st, the series promises to take viewers on a thrilling journey through the dark edges of human psychology, all while exploring the mysteries of space travel. Starring...
Today’s music selection takes a more upbeat turn with DJ +1, a Colombian electronic music producer hailing from Bogotá. Discovered on Pitchfork’s Best Electronic Music of 2023 list, +1’s journey as a producer and DJ has led him through various countries, including Mexico, Brazil, and Ecuador. This diverse exposure has allowed him to absorb local club styles, resulting in the...
Rating: ★★★ (3/5) I finished reading “The Snow Queen” which offers a captivating blend of beauty and heartbreak, seamlessly weaving together the lives of the Meeks brothers in their quest for transcendence. Cunningham’s prose displays a profound empathy for conflicted characters, showcasing his understanding of the human soul. While the novel is a testament to his skill, some may find the...
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has sounded the alarm on a new avenue of digital surveillance, shedding light on how unidentified governments are leveraging smartphone apps’ push notifications to monitor users. In a letter addressed to the Department of Justice, Senator Wyden expressed concerns over foreign officials demanding data from tech giants Alphabet’s Google and Apple, prompting a call...
Former President Trump assured the nation that he wouldn’t be a dictator—except, of course, on Day One, when he plans to transform the Oval Office into a backstage pass to ‘Drillapalooza’ and ‘Borderpalooza.’ Because nothing says democracy like a one-day-only drilling extravaganza. When pressed by Hannity if this was a power-hungry scheme, Trump clarified that...
In its remarkable 20-year mission, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft uncovered a fascinating revelation about Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons. Ice plumes, shooting from its surface at a staggering 400 m/s (800 mph), present an unprecedented opportunity for scientific inquiry. A recent breakthrough by scientists at the University of California San Diego sheds light on the survival of amino...
I am listening to Laurindo Almeida, a Brazilian guitarist and composer originally from São Paulo. I was born in 1917 and began my musical journey by studying classical guitar, eventually turning professional in my hometown. I absorbed the rhythms and contours of pop music, and in 1947, I made the significant move to Los Angeles. During the early 1950s, I recorded my groundbreaking...
In a thrilling announcement for fans of Isaac Asimov’s classic sci-fi stories, Apple TV Plus has confirmed the return of the epic series “Foundation” for a third season. The show, which first graced screens in 2021, has captivated audiences with its ambitious narrative, stellar cast, and expansive world-building. As the universe of Foundation prepares to expand further, viewers...
