NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has sent its first detailed update after becoming the closest-ever human-made object to the sun, sending telemetry data back to Earth that confirms its systems and science instruments are functioning normally. The spacecraft successfully executed commands programmed into its flight computers and collected valuable data about our star as it approached … Read more
Millions of Americans have watched their net worth surge since the pandemic, thanks to meteoric gains in the stock market. However, some economists are warning that things may be getting out of hand, with price tags on some stocks becoming untethered from reality. According to Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, the market is … Read more
Meghan McCain, host of the Citizen McCain podcast, has criticized Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle’s upcoming Netflix series “With Love, Meghan” as “completely and utterly tone deaf.” In a post on X (formerly Twitter), McCain expressed her disappointment with the show’s trailer, which she believes fails to address the current state of the world. The … Read more
India Test captain Rohit Sharma has dismissed retirement speculation following his exclusion from the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Sydney. Sharma, who is averaging just 6.2 across his five innings on the tour, chose not to play in the crucial game due to personal reasons. Sharma told Star Sports that he was … Read more
Poor visibility during dense fog poses significant challenges for pilots and hampers flight operations. To mitigate this, aircraft use a ground-based navigation system called the Instrument Landing System (ILS). The ILS provides directional guidance and descent signals to help pilots land safely. The ILS consists of several components, including the localiser, glide path, markers, Distance … Read more
Nintendo is set to release its next-generation console, the Switch 2, later this year, and fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of new games and features that will enhance the gaming experience on the platform. The company is expected to launch a range of exciting titles, including a new 3D Mario game that promises to … Read more
European foreign ministers from Germany and France have emphasized the need to include all Syrian groups, including women and Kurds, in the country’s transition process. The ministers, Annalena Baerbock and Jean-Noel Barrot, met with Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa during a visit aimed at forging a new relationship with Damascus. The EU is seeking … Read more
TOKYO — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who held the record for being the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died at the age of 116. Born on May 23, 1908, Itooka passed away on December 29 at a care home in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture. Itooka, known for her love of bananas … Read more
A team of researchers from the University of St Andrews has solved the mystery behind a massive volcanic eruption in 1831 that caused global cooling and widespread crop failures. The eruption, which occurred on the remote island of Simushir in the Kuril Islands, was previously unknown, sparking years of debate among scientists. Using ice core … Read more
Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has made a mission out of trying to “neutralize” his aging process through a strict daily routine. The documentary, also titled “Don’t Die,” shows Johnson taking extreme measures, including a hyper-regimented diet and multiple medical treatments. Critics argue that combining these treatments is not only dangerous but also impossible to measure. … Read more