NASA's intrepid Perseverance rover is embarking on its most daring mission yet - scaling the towering rim of Jezero Crater. This epic ascent, expected to cover a whopping 1000 feet in elevation, will take the rover through uncharted territory with no prior orbital images to guide the way. It's lik
Did you know that over half of Earth's surface remains unexplored? That's right, we've only mapped a quarter of the seafloor to a high resolution. So what lurks in the depths? This week, oceanographers discovered a whopping seamount off the coast of Chile, a mountain rising 3,109 meters from the oc
Prime Video offers a collection of science fiction movies that range from thrilling to comedic. However, these films may provide more than just entertainment value. Let's explore a few examples: '10 Cloverfield Lane' is set in a claustrophobic bunker, leaving the viewer questioning the reality outs
The TV Academy recently announced the winners of the 76th Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards. Let's take a closer look at these groundbreaking achievements and ponder some thought-provoking questions along the way. First up is Jensen Huang receiving the Charles F. Jenkins Lifetime Achiev
NASA's cutting-edge space missions are like shiny new toys that hackers can't resist playing with. From Mars rovers to moon-bound rockets, these high-tech marvels are prime targets for cyber attacks that could send them spiraling out of control or compromise sensitive scientific data. But a bold new
The US is flexing its tech muscle with new export controls targeting advanced technologies like quantum computing, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and even fancy 3D printing for metal parts. Think of it like this: the US is saying, 'Hey, world, these super-powered technologies are too precio
Texas Capital Bancshares is making waves in the healthcare industry, but not without shaking things up internally. They've just agreed to buy a hefty $400 million portfolio of healthcare-related loans – a bold move to expand their corporate banking business. But hold on, there's a catch. This growt
The article discusses how many major companies are scaling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives under pressure from far-right activists opposed to such efforts. Examples given include Lowe's, Ford, John Deere, Harley-Davidson, Tractor Supply, and Molson Coors, the latter of
Round-tripping! Channel stuffing! Back-dated contracts - what do these fancy accounting terms really mean? Let's dive into the shady world of fraudulent practices used by Sushovan Hussain, the former CFO of Autonomy who recently got 5 years in prison and a ban on accounting until 2038. According to
Rite Aid has named Matt Schroeder as their new CEO, promoting him from his role as Chief Financial Officer. This move is part of a growing trend that raises some concerns: finance chiefs being handed the top This trend has led to questions about the qualifications of finance professionals to lead c
