Is Iran’s anti-Israel and American rhetoric all bark and no bite?
– Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei recently signaled openness to talks with enemies like the US, in a possible shift away from confrontation over recent tensions with Israel. – However, escalating conflicts may limit Iran’s ability to pull back from the brink of direct war, after it crossed a threshold by responding to an Israeli […]
‘Son of Concorde’ that will cross Atlantic in 3.5hrs hits key milestone
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft successfully completed its second test flight this week in California. It flew for 15 minutes and reached an altitude of 10,400 feet and a top speed of 277 mph. The test flight is a key milestone for Boom, which is developing supersonic passenger jets. The XB-1 will be used to test […]
‘Everything we found shattered our expectations’: Archaeologists discover 1st astronomical observatory from ancient Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the first ancient Egyptian astronomical observatory dating back to the 6th century BC. It was found during excavations at Tell Al-Faraeen, an archaeological site in the city of Buto. The discovery included the remains of an L-shaped mudbrick building over 9,000 square feet in size with markings facing east. This […]