Get ready for a political and technological whirlwind! Netflix is bringing a new show called "Zero Day" in 2025. It's a conspiracy thriller about a massive cyberattack that shakes the nation. Robert De Niro plays a former U. S. president who's leading the investigation. He’s not alone; Angela Basset
Ever wondered why some people with autistic traits might be more drawn to conspiracy theories on social media? It's not just about being gullible, but possibly about being more detail-oriented or questioning mainstream explanations. Studies have shown that these individuals might be more likely to e
In recent years, the internet has become a hotbed for conspiracy theories. Some of these beliefs have led to real-world harm, like the January 6th Capitol attack, where many participants were driven by the QAnon conspiracy. This study looks at five major conspiracy theories—QAnon, COVID, UFOs/Aliens
Top CEOs and their companies are giving big money to President-elect Trump's inaugural committee. They want to be on good terms with him before he takes office. Jeff Bezos from Amazon, Mark Zuckerberg from Meta (Facebook), and Sam Altman from OpenAI are each donating $1 million. Others include $2 mi
Xylazine, a drug often mixed with opioids, is causing serious health issues in the United States. While it's mainly known for affecting α2-adrenergic receptors, its harmful effects can't be fully reversed by drugs that block these receptors. Scientists have now found that xylazine also targets α7 ni
Ever wondered how to safely extract pesticides from herbal teas like orange blossom, Aloysia Citrodora, and fennel? Scientists have come up with a nifty new way using a core-shell magnetic adsorbent. This tiny superhero, Cu-BTC@Fe3O4, teams up with a microextraction method to grab and hold pesticide
As the year comes to a close, many might think 2024 was a dull year for movies due to production delays in 2023. But look closer, and you'll find a treasure trove of independent and international films that made a splash. Sure, big-budget hits like "Gladiator II" and "Wicked" didn't live up to expec
Hey there, did you know that norovirus is the most common cause of foodborne illness in the US? Well, get ready for some not-so-fun facts. Recently, the number of norovirus outbreaks in the US has gone up. In just one week, from December 5 to December 12, the cases jumped from 69 to 91. That's a lot
A Jeju Air flight took a wrong turn on Sunday morning at Muan International Airport in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. The flight, which had left Bangkok with 175 passengers and 6 crew members, veered off the runway and crashed into a fence. This incident resulted in injuries for 23 people, as r
On Wednesday, an Azerbaijan Airlines plane headed from Baku to Grozny heard a blast and diverted from its route, crashing near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The crash killed 38 people, but 29 survived. Russia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan are working together to investigate the incident. Some reports suggest the
