The Parker Solar Probe, set to make history on Tuesday, will zoom by the sun within 3.8 million miles of its surface, marking humanity’s closest approach to a star. Miles O’Brien, CNN aviation analyst, shares insights into this engineering marvel. Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/24/science/video/parker-solar-probe-obrien-cnc-digvid
Japan’s government has adopted a new energy policy that aims to boost renewable energy sources to half of the country’s electricity needs by 2040, while maximizing nuclear power. The plan, which is set to receive Cabinet approval in March, calls for reducing coal-fired power from nearly 70% last year to 30-40%, and increasing nuclear energy … Read more
A NASA spacecraft, the Parker Solar Probe, is set to make history by passing within 3.8 million miles of the sun’s surface on Christmas Eve. This will be the closest ever recorded pass, more than seven times closer than any previous mission. The probe will travel at speeds of over 430,000 miles per hour and … Read more
SSI payments in the US will be processed earlier than usual this month due to a change in collection method. The check for January 2025, including the new Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), will be paid out on December 31st to those who have Direct Deposit activated and their checks accepted in advance. However, not … Read more
Local and national NFL analysts have made their picks for Thursday Night Football’s Week 17 matchup between the Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field. The graphic below will be updated as more analysts make their predictions. The list of picks includes recent matchups, including the Thanksgiving Day game against the Detroit Lions and … Read more
A team from the University of Geneva has made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds light on how gold is transported towards the Earth’s surface through magmatic fluids. The research, published in Nature Geoscience, reveals that bisulfide (HS-) plays a crucial role in this process. When two tectonic plates collide, one plate sinks beneath another, generating … Read more
Moscow struck Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Christmas Day, targeting the country’s critical infrastructure as part of an effort to wear down its people. President Volodymyr Zelensky described the attack as “inhuman” and said it was deliberate. The attacks began before dawn on Wednesday, with over 70 cruise and ballistic missiles and 100 drones targeted at … Read more
Pope Francis has called for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end the ongoing war triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. In his Christmas Day address, he emphasized the need for “boldness” to initiate dialogue to achieve a just and lasting peace. The Pope’s appeal comes amidst a major Russian attack on Ukraine’s … Read more
Michael Bolton has shared a heartwarming family photo on Christmas Day, just one year after revealing his brain tumor diagnosis. The singer is smiling alongside his loved ones, surrounded by the festive atmosphere of Christmas. Bolton expressed gratitude for the new year, wishing it would bring “health, happiness, and countless moments to cherish.” He also … Read more
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić suffered a left calf injury in Wednesday’s Christmas Day matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, forcing him out of the game. The 25-year-old limped significantly as he walked off the court and was ruled out at halftime due to the strain. Further specifics on the severity of the injury are not … Read more