NASA has released to the public stunning pictures of Pluto captured by the New Horizons spaceprobe intended to observe the ex-ninth planet and its surrounding moons. The space mission’s foray into the fringes of the solar system also hopes to study the Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs) that may help explain the origins of the solar system.
A University of Utah-based research published a paper revealing new insights as to how the present-day Zion National Park’s natural formation came to be. Published in GSA Today, the research asserts that a massive landslide chiseled the park’s breathtaking scenery with top speed reaching 180 to 200 miles per hour in just 20 seconds.
A new international study brings hope to people suffering from schizophrenia- a mental illness characterized by delusions, chaotic thought patterns, and frequent hallucinations. Researchers reveal that the brains of schizophrenic patients show signs of self-repair based on MRI scans which could lead to possible treatments in the future.
Nicolas Batum is likely to stay with Charlotte Hornets as part of a deal with the French national team that would allow the French small forward to play for the Qualifying Tournament ahead of Rio Summer Olympics. FIBA’s qualifying games unfortunately coincide with the start of NBA free agency season.
Former Ferrari Chief Luca Di Montezemolo has recently spoken about Michael Shumacher’s latest health update saying that the F1 legend is reportedly ‘reacting’ to treatments. What this statement actually means remains a mystery following a media blackout on his condition as per family’s request.
Houston Rockets give Mike D’Antoni a chance at redemption by hiring him as the new head coach. His famed 'Seven Seconds or Less' fast tempo offense has made Steve Nash-led Phoenix Suns a formidable powerhouse and the Stephen Curry-led Golden State Warriors a champion.
San Antonio Spurs’ aging roster is in need of young talents with rumors suggesting a possible acquisition of either Jahlil Okafor or Nerlens Noel via trade agreement with Philadelphia 76ers. Meanwhile, Lakers could possibly enter into trade talks with the Sixers over Okafor after figuring out what to do with their overall second pick in the draft.
Title contender Cleveland Cavaliers will be on collision course again with defending champion Golden State Warriors in a much anticipated rematch that will pit NBA’s current basketball powerhouses. After last year’s loss, Cavs emerged in fuller form against the Warriors that achieving a streak of NBA records including NBA’s best regular season (73-9) performance and Curry’s first unanimous MVP repeat in decades.
Golden State Warriors emerged as a comeback kid on the brink of elimination following their 3-1 deficit early in the series. The Curry-led team closed in on the gap after tying the series in Game 6 and finally sending Durant-led Thunder home with 96-88 victory in Game 7.
If the latest Naughty Dog job ad is of any indication, then there are reasons to believe that the designers are ready to work on ‘Last of Us 2’ following the release of Uncharted 4. The storyline will reportedly focus on pregnant Ellie’s immunity to the virus as a tool to treat infection.
A new report from a UK-based consumer protection watchdog reveals that 'once-a-day sunscreen’ all-day protection claims by top sunscreen brands are misleading. The results of the study show that Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of sunscreen products significantly drop without reapplication.
Korean consumer electronics giant Samsung will leave no stones unturned with the upcoming phablet flagship Galaxy Note 6 armed with specs and features that could eclipse Galaxy S7’s market success. Meanwhile, a plan may currently be in the works to bypass the entire Note 6 generation and go with Galaxy Note 7 to beat Apple’s iPhone 7 to market
The ongoing debate over whether Elsa should be given a lesbian identity or not has escalated as LGBT advocates lobby Disney to make the protagonist come out of the closet. On the other hand, conservatives are launching their own counter-offensive campaign to put a halt on pro-gay activists’ #GiveElsaAGirlfriend agenda.
Latest financial report from game publisher Take-Two Interactive confirms an October release for WWE 2K17 although no specific date has been announced as of press time. Rumors are swirling of a possible release of future titles in two versions following Raw-SmackDown brand split.
A spectrogram display of one of Doom 2016’s soundtrack reveals images linked to demonic origins such as the sinister ‘666’ and pentagrams. Meanwhile, some modders are working on squeezing some parts of Doom 2016 into 1993 original.
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