Aerospace startup Vast Space LLC has partnered with SpaceX for two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station (ISS). The deal, announced on Thursday, marks a significant expansion of Vast’s ties with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. As part of its plans to commercialize Earth’s orbit, Vast aims to send civilian crews to the ISS. Vast’s … Read more
Scientists from Canterbury University have challenged the long-held concept of dark energy, which was previously believed to explain the universe’s expansion in all directions equally. A team of physicists led by Professor David Wiltshire used light curves from the Pantheon+ supernovae to show that the universe is actually expanding in a more “lumpier” way. This … Read more
Renowned columnist Thomas L. Friedman has weighed in on the ongoing crisis in Syria, offering his insights on President Donald Trump’s approach to the region. In a commentary supported by Friedman himself, he argues that Trump’s biggest challenge lies not with strong states, but rather weak ones. Friedman, the foreign affairs opinion columnist for The … Read more
Dr. Albert Starr, the co-inventor of the first successful artificial heart valve, has passed away at the age of 98 due to complications from a recent surgery. His groundbreaking work in cardiovascular medicine revolutionized the field and saved countless lives worldwide. Starr’s development of the Starr-Edwards valve, which has been used in over 800,000 implants … Read more
In a recent interview with The New York Times, NFL player Kylie Kelce discussed her plans for upcoming episodes of her popular podcast “Not Gonna Lie!”. She expressed interest in inviting former US First Lady Michelle Obama and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as guests. This move comes as part of her efforts to expand the … Read more
A light snowfall is expected in Green Bay during the day, according to the National Weather Service, with snow continuing through kickoff but clearing by game’s end. The high temperature will be 33°F, and winds will blow at 10-15 mph. Fans can prepare for the weather by dressing warmly and seeking shelter in climate-controlled areas … Read more
The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates, but mortgage rates are going up instead. Experts say this is due to the riskier nature of mortgages compared to government bonds. When the Fed lowers interest rates, it’s expected to have a ripple effect on other markets. However, mortgages follow a different path. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a rare admission of failings by his powerful security agencies after the Ukraine-orchestrated killing of a senior general in Moscow. Lt. General Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian military’s chemical and biological weapons unit, was killed by a bomb planted in a scooter in Moscow on Tuesday. Putin acknowledged … Read more
A popular website experienced a massive surge in traffic, resulting in an overwhelming number of requests. The server responded with a “429 Too Many Requests” error message, indicating that the site had reached its capacity. This issue is often referred to as a Denial of Service (DoS) attack, where a large amount of traffic is … Read more
The last major meteor shower of 2024 is just around the corner, coinciding with the winter solstice. The Ursids meteor shower will peak on December 21-22, offering a spectacular display of shooting stars in the night sky. Active from December 17 to 26, the shower is caused by Earth passing through the debris left behind … Read more