New multimission military warplane takes flight
A new type of multi-mission military aircraft called the Model 437 Vanguard recently took its maiden flight. It was developed by Scaled Composites in partnership with Northrop Grumman. The Vanguard was initially conceived as an advanced drones concept but has evolved into a crewed aircraft to demonstrate its adaptability. Its first flight occured in August […]
SpaceX fishes Starship Super Heavy booster out of the sea
SpaceX recently posted a photo on Twitter of damaged rocket hardware being lifted out of the ocean. The hardware was from the Super Heavy first-stage booster that flew on SpaceX’s most recent Starship test flight in June 2022. After the June test flight, both the Starship upper stage and Super Heavy booster survived atmospheric reentry, […]
US sets $20 million reward for info on Iranian behind plot to assassinate John Bolton
– The US government has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on an Iranian intelligence official involved in an alleged plot to assassinate former Trump administration national security advisor John Bolton. – The official is identified as Shahram Poursafi, who American authorities say was acting on behalf of Iran’s Ministry of […]
Iran ‘refused’ Hezbollah request to attack Israel
Hezbollah requested Iran launch an attack on Israel for revenge after the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran two months ago. However, Iran refused the request because the “timing isn’t right”. This is because Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is currently in New York for the UN General Assembly meeting. Tensions have escalated […]
Hundreds of Mysterious Nazca Glyphs Have Just Been Revealed
Hundreds of new glyphs have been discovered in Peru’s Nazca desert, nearly doubling the total number known. The glyphs were carved into the ground thousands of years ago but can only be seen clearly from above. The discovery was made using drone images and AI technology to identify faint glyphs. An archaeologist named Masato Sakai […]
This Immortal Creature Can Create a Form of Cancer That’s Contagious
Jellyfish-like creatures called hydras can develop tumors if overfed in the lab. These induced tumors can then be passed on from parent hydras to their cloned offspring through asexual reproduction. Researchers studied this phenomenon in hydra oligactis in order to better understand the emergence and evolution of transmissible cancers. They induced tumor development over multiple […]
Researchers found a simple way to make concrete 560% stronger
Researchers have developed a new type of hollow concrete that is 5.6 times stronger than traditional concrete. The design is inspired by human bones, which have a honeycomb-like structure that makes them resilient to cracks and breaks. The new concrete has hollow tubular structures within it. When cracks form, they are stopped at the tubes […]
Switched on for the first time the largest wind turbine in history: an unexpected effect and 500,000 ft²
China has commissioned the world’s largest wind turbine, with a capacity of 20MW. It is located off the coast of Hainan province in the South China Sea. The turbine was built by Mingyang Smart Energy and covers an unprecedented area of 500,000 square feet. Its three blades have a rotor diameter of 260-292 meters, much […]
Europeans make diplomatic push amid deteriorating relations with Iran
Relations between the EU and Iran are at their lowest point ever according to an EU official. Outgoing European Council President Charles Michel met with Iran’s new President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the strained relations. Michel reiterated EU concerns about Iran delivering weapons to Russia, destabilizing actions through proxies, detained EU citizens, its nuclear program, […]
Glowing Frog on a Glowing Mushroom Wins Science Photo Competition
A photo titled “Glowing Frog on a Glowing Mushroom” won the People’s Choice Award at the Beaker Street Science Photography Prize 2024 in Tasmania. The photo shows a blue-glowing tree frog sitting on a bioluminescent funnel-shaped mushroom known as a ghost fungus. The frog’s blue glow is caused by biofluorescence – its chemical skin absorbs […]