As the year 2024 winds down, stock futures took a slight dip on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped by 93 points, or 0. 2%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures both dipped by 0. 3%. This comes after a successful year for these major averages, with the S&P 500 and Dow up by
In the digital world, it's not just the good guys who evolve. Ransomware, a form of malware that locks your files and demands payment, has come a long way since its 1989 debut. Let’s dive into its history and future. It all started with a floppy disk scare. The “AIDs Trojan” was the first-known ran
Imagine this: trillions of tons of clean energy, hidden beneath our feet. That's what a recent study found. Hydrogen, a powerful and clean fuel, is lurking deep underground, and there might be enough to power the world for centuries. Scientists think there's about 6. 2 trillion tons of it, which is
The launch of Bitcoin futures shook up the cryptocurrency world, but not in the way some expected. Initially, it seemed like the introduction of these futures contracts made Bitcoin's price swings even wilder. But as time passed, things settled down. Researchers took a close look at minute-by-minute
The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, is nearing 90 years old. As he ages, the future of his role becomes uncertain. The Chinese government, which controls Tibet, has the power to choose the next Dalai Lama. This could mean the end of the current line of Dalai Lamas. The Dalai La
Imagine a group of scientists trying to understand climate anxiety, but none of them use the same ruler. Weird, right? That's what's happening today. Scientists are measuring this worry in 12 different ways, with 119 symptoms spread across 57 categories. They don't match up well, and that makes unde
Cancer can really affect how long people live after getting a liver transplant. In the last few years, finding cancer early with better screens and treating it better with new medicines has improved for the general population. But for people who get liver transplants, things haven't changed much. Th
Scholars are focusing more on research that promotes sustainable futures to tackle today's societal challenges. One exciting direction they're exploring is the idea of a circular economy (CE) as an "ecology of practices. " This concept helps us understand a field that's primarily driven by practitio
The second season of Shrinking ended with a bang on Christmas Eve Eve, a day earlier than expected. The finale, titled "The Last Thanksgiving, " was packed with surprises and touching moments. Gaby (Jessica Williams) reunited with her mom and Derrick 2 (Damon Wayans Jr. ), while Brian (Michael Urie
Imagine you're walking down a dark alley. You might think about crime and how it can hurt people. But have you ever thought about how it can affect a person's lifespan? This study took a closer look at this topic, specifically for people with substance use problems. They wanted to know if violent cr
