Scientists want to build an ark on the moon—Here’s why
Scientists have proposed building a “lunar biorepository” on the moon to store cryopreserved samples from endangered species on Earth. This would serve as a modern “ark” to help preserve biodiversity. Storing the samples on the moon would protect them from threats on Earth like natural disasters, climate change, and human conflicts. The researchers from the […]
Is shooting the Olympics’ most memeable sport?
– The shooting sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics has produced some viral moments and meme-worthy athletes due to their cool and composed demeanors. – South Korean shooter Kim Ye-ji won silver in air pistol and her unique style with a stuffed animal, tracksuit and glasses made her dubbed “the coolest person on the planet” […]
Netanyahu says Israel will exact heavy price for any aggression toward it
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a strong response to any attacks on Israel following the recent assassinations of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and a senior Hezbollah leader in Beirut. Netanyahu highlighted Israel’s recent strikes against Iran’s proxies, Hamas and Hezbollah, which have escalated tensions and raised fears of a broader Middle East […]
A moon of Uranus could have a hidden ocean, James Webb Space Telescope finds
– Astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to observe the moon Ariel orbiting Uranus. – They found evidence that Ariel could have a buried subsurface ocean hidden underneath its surface ice. – Ariel’s surface is covered in carbon dioxide ice, which is puzzling since carbon dioxide should evaporate at Ariel’s distance from the sun. […]
Jennifer Aniston bursts into tears on the phone while filming ‘The…
Jennifer Aniston was photographed crying while filming a scene for season 4 of “The Morning Show” in New York City. In the scene, her character Alex Levy receives an emotional phone call. Aniston is seen looking distressed and crying while on the phone. It is unclear who her character was talking to or what news […]
Nasa finds Mars rock that may have hosted tiny lifeforms
– NASA’s Perseverance rover has found an arrow-shaped rock on Mars dubbed “Cheyava Falls” that may have hosted ancient microbial life. – The rock contains carbon-based molecules and tiny structures that could have provided an energy source for microbes. It also showed evidence of water alteration. – Notable features include strange colored “leopard spot” markings […]
Denmark takes historic turn and unveils nuclear power engine: There have only been 4 in history
Danish shipping company Maersk is researching the viability of using nuclear power for cargo ships. This would be a major development in reducing emissions from maritime transport. They are looking at using a new generation of small, modular nuclear reactors designed specifically for marine use. These 4th generation reactors are said to be safer, more […]
Iran summons French ambassador for insulting representation of Jesus Christ during Olympic opening ceremony
Iran summoned the French ambassador to discuss the representation of Jesus Christ during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. During the ceremony, there was a depiction of Leonardo Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” that Iran said insulted Jesus Christ. Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance stated the depiction was “completely […]
NASA Scrapping Finished $450 Million Moon Rover, Will Send Dead Weight “Simulator” to Moon in Its Place
– NASA is canceling its $450 million lunar rover called VIPER, which was meant to study water ice deposits on the Moon’s South Pole. – The fully built rover was scheduled to launch aboard a private lander developed by Astrobotic for $323 million. – Instead of VIPER, NASA will send a “mass simulator” – a […]
Engineers Found Evidence of Hydraulics in an Ancient Pyramid, Solving a 4,500-Year-Old Mystery
– Engineers have found evidence that the ancient Step Pyramid of Djoser in Egypt, built around 4,500 years ago, may have utilized a hydraulic system to construct it. – The interior architecture and layout of the pyramid suggests it was built from the inside out using a “volcano fashion” method of lifting stone blocks into […]