In a historic moment for both aerospace and cultural milestones, Blue Origin successfully launched and landed a suborbital mission with an all-female crew — and at the heart of it were global superstar Katy Perry and media personality Lauren Sánchez. The mission, completed on April 14, 2025, from the company’s West Texas launch site, has…
In a world where flagship phones easily cross the $1,000 mark, mid-range devices like the Google Pixel 9a and iPhone 16e offer a breath of fresh air—and real value. But which one truly delivers the best bang for your buck? We’ve put these two tech titans head-to-head in an epic battle of features, performance, and…
Image credit: Allen Institute for Brain Science / Nature In a stunning scientific breakthrough, researchers have created the most detailed functional map of a mammalian brain to date — using just a tiny fragment of a mouse brain. The result? A dazzling 3D reconstruction of 84,000 neurons and over 500 million synapses that resembles the…
By Flashpoint NewsApril 07, 2025 The idea of de-extinction — reviving species that have vanished from Earth — has captured global attention, fueled by stunning advances in genetic engineering and audacious startups like Colossal Biosciences. But beyond the headlines and high-tech labs lies a deeper philosophical and ethical debate: are we playing god, or correcting…
John Davidson Photography By Flashpoint NewsApril 07, 2025 In the race to rewrite nature’s code, one company has surged ahead with a mission that sounds equal parts science fiction and conservation revolution: Colossal Biosciences. Founded in 2021 by tech entrepreneur Ben Lamm and Harvard geneticist George Church, Colossal has captured headlines — and the imagination…
In an impressive blend of robotics, sustainability, and motorcycle-inspired engineering, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has unveiled CORLEO, a four-legged hydrogen-powered bionic robot. Set to debut at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, this futuristic machine could redefine how we think about personal mobility. A Robot Inspired by Nature and Engineering Unlike traditional wheeled vehicles, CORLEO is built with…
April 4, 2025 | By FlashpointNews Team The Nintendo Switch has dominated the handheld console market since its release in 2017. But after years of speculation, leaks, and fan demand, the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 appears to be on the horizon. Though Nintendo has not officially revealed the new console, several credible reports and…
March 29, 2025 | By FlashpointNews Team Have you ever wanted to turn your ordinary photos into stunning Studio Ghibli-style artwork? Thanks to a groundbreaking ChatGPT update, transforming your images into unique animated-style creations has never been easier. This step-by-step guide will teach you how to achieve the best results, including some advanced tips for…
March 25, 2025 | By FlashpointNews Team A groundbreaking MIT/OpenAI study reveals heavy ChatGPT users are showing warning signs of digital addiction—with some even treating the AI as a confidant. Here’s what 12,000 users’ behavior tells us about AI’s psychological risks. The Addiction Checklist: 4 Red Flags 1️⃣ Preoccupation – Constantly thinking about ChatGPT interactions2️⃣ Withdrawal – Anxiety when unable to access the…
March 25, 2025 | By FlashpointNews Team The Nintendo Switch 2 is shaping up to be a true generational leap over its predecessor, with major upgrades to its CPU, GPU, and memory. In this breakdown, we compare the leaked specs of the Switch 2 against the original Switch to show just how big the improvements are—and what this means for gaming performance, third-party…