Out in the Mediterranean’s murky waters lives a creature most people never notice. Smaller than a thumbnail, this shrimp-like bug—Idotea balthica—quietly holds more genes than humans do. Researchers only noticed because its genetic mix was too complex to ignore. Even now, one-third of those genes mi
New Hampshire’s Business Finance Authority is about to launch a bond that stands out because it uses bitcoin as its safety net. The bonds will carry a provisional Ba2 rating from Moody’s, which is just below the investment‑grade line. The plan is to back each bond with a specific amount of bitcoin,
North Korean hackers infiltrated a widely used software tool, Axios, and slipped malicious code into it for several hours on Tuesday. The attackers gained control of a developer’s account and pushed bad updates to any business that pulled the package during that brief window. Companies across health
NASA is gearing up to send a crew of four astronauts on Artemis II, the first manned trip around the moon in over 50 years. The launch is slated for April 1, and after about eight minutes of flight the Orion capsule will leave Earth’s gravity. It will circle the planet before heading toward the moon
Norwegian Luna is the newest vessel in the cruise line’s fleet, designed to look and feel like a journey through the cosmos. The ship is decked out with moon‑shaped fixtures, starry murals and a hull that displays the zodiac constellations. Its size is about ten percent bigger than earlier models, a
New software lets anyone create almost professional songs in minutes. Platforms like Suno and Udio use huge data banks to write melodies, choose instruments, and mix tracks automatically. The result is music that sounds real but was made by a computer. Some artists love the speed. A songwr
New York’s public campaign finance board is poised to deny a $7 million grant to Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman. The denial hinges on a missing name—Blakeman’s running mate Todd Hood—on a form that has yet to be filed. The board, which leans left by design, acts quickly, but its act
New Jersey lawmakers are looking at raising money from sports betting to cover extra security for the World Cup. A Senate budget leader has drafted a bill that would add a 10 percent tax on the money casinos earn from online bets during the tournament. The extra charge would last until August 10. T
New Jersey’s weather is set for a dramatic change. Starting Sunday, the temperature will rise from the upper 40s and 50s under bright skies. The air will feel less breezy than Saturday, making the day feel warmer. By Monday, clouds begin to creep in and a warm front is on its way. The day will be
NASA is changing its roadmap for the Moon. The agency has decided to stop work on the Gateway space station, a joint project that would have orbited the Moon. Instead, it will focus on building a permanent base on the lunar surface with an estimated cost of $20 billion. The new plan has three stages
