The Taliban has ordered medical institutes across Afghanistan to stop girls from continuing their studies, leaving many women without a final hope for professional advancement. The ban has already been imposed on private and public institutes. For medical students like Zainab, a dentistry student at a private institute in Kabul, the ban is devastating. “This … Read more
NASA is on the hunt for innovative solutions to rescue an astronaut from the lunar south pole. The agency has announced a challenge, “South Pole Safety: Designing the NASA Lunar Rescue System,” which awards up to $45,000 to the top winners. The problem arises when one astronaut becomes incapacitated and cannot return to their lander. … Read more
A small asteroid will pass close to Earth on Wednesday, but due to weather conditions, a planned livestream event has been canceled. The European Space Agency (ESA) says the asteroid is “safely” flying by and can be viewed using an average telescope unless weather restrictions apply. Asteroid 2020 XR was discovered four years ago and … Read more
A key United Nations meeting in South Korea has failed to produce a treaty to prevent plastic pollution, highlighting the crumbling edifice of environmental diplomacy. The meeting aimed to finalize a text for a treaty on plastic waste ahead of a planned summit next year. This would have joined existing conventions on biodiversity and climate … Read more
December promises to be an exciting month for stargazers, with several notable events taking place in the night sky. NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have confirmed that we are currently experiencing the peak period of aurora activity, known as solar maximum. For fans of Jupiter, December is a great time to … Read more
Musician and Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor has found a new passion in film scoring. Alongside collaborator Atticus Ross, he has been working on scores for various films, including the recently released “Challengers”. The duo’s score for this tennis-themed film showcases their ability to create an energetic and tense atmosphere with dance music. Reznor … Read more
Researchers have linked lead exposure from childhood to higher rates of depression, anxiety, ADHD, and neurotic behavior among members of Generation X. A study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that years of exposure to leaded gasoline during development made this generation particularly vulnerable. The study measured health survey and gas … Read more
Journalists at the Guardian are holding a 48-hour strike in protest against the proposed sale of the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media. The strike, which begins on Wednesday and Thursday, is due to take place after National Union of Journalists (NUJ) members passed a motion last month stating that selling the Sunday newspaper would be … Read more
JetBlue Airways is cutting unprofitable flights to stem losses and return to consistent profitability. The carrier will end some Miami flights, redeploy aircraft outfitted with its high-value business class, and tweak Europe service. Additionally, it will stop using planes with Mint business class on Seattle flights in April. The airline will also cut flights from … Read more
A new study published in Science sheds light on the Southern Ocean’s significant impact on climate change during the Mid-Pleistocene Transition, a period of shifting climate cycles that began around one million years ago. The research, led by Dr. Sophie Hines and Dr. Sidney Hemming from various institutions, challenges existing theories about the origins of … Read more