China is developing a space-based solar power project that aims to harness energy from the sun in Earth’s orbit and transmit it to the ground, providing continuous power. The project, dubbed “Three Gorges Dam in Space,” involves using super heavy rockets to build a solar power station in geostationary orbit 36,000km above the Earth. The … Read more
The absence of Insecure left a significant void in the TV landscape since its conclusion in December 2021. Issa Rae’s groundbreaking series was a seminal portrait of complex female friendship, and now, a new buddy comedy aims to fill that void. One of Them Days, executive produced by Rae and written by Syreeta Singleton, follows … Read more
Former coaches Nick Saban and Urban Meyer, along with players like Michael Vick and Montee Ball, have been selected to the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class. The class, consisting of 18 players and four coaches, will be inducted on December 9 at an event in Las Vegas. Saban, who retired a year ago, … Read more
NBA commissioner Adam Silver is addressing concerns about the league’s high-scoring games, particularly with regards to 3-point shooting. The current season has seen many teams relying heavily on long-range shots, which some believe makes the game less aesthetically pleasing. Silver acknowledged that there are ongoing conversations about adjusting the 3-point line, but emphasized that any … Read more
Scientists have discovered that walking for just 160 minutes a day at a moderate pace can increase life expectancy by over five years. Researchers analyzed data from the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) and found that this level of physical activity can significantly reduce mortality rates. Experts say that incorporating as little as … Read more
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) star-tracking spacecraft, Gaia, has shut down its science operations after 12 years of mapping the Milky Way galaxy. The spacecraft ran low on its cold gas propellant, which is used to spin the craft and maintain its position. Although Gaia will no longer be collecting data, its influence on space … Read more
Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds has been drawn into a legal battle between his wife, actress Blake Lively, and her “It Ends With Us” co-star, Justin Baldoni. A letter from Baldoni’s lawyer to Disney CEO Bob Iger and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has sparked the controversy. The dispute began when Baldoni’s lawyer threatened to sue … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg is shaking up Facebook’s fact-checking system in favour of a new “Community Notes” approach, sparking concern among users and experts alike. The move has been met with widespread criticism, particularly after revelations that the revised hate speech policy now allows for discriminatory language towards LGBTQ+ individuals. Facebook’s Community Notes system, which was initially … Read more
Bill Gates has come forward to acknowledge what he considers his greatest mistake while running Microsoft – not acting quickly enough to enter the mobile market. This led to Google developing Android, which eventually became the most popular operating system. In a recent interview, Gates stated that the mismanagement caused by him and an array … Read more
The fashion community is coming together to support families affected by the recent Los Angeles fires. Stylists, designers, and celebrities are donating clothes, furniture, and other essentials to those in need. The initiative, led by Ilaria Urbinati, has already helped over 60 families, with distribution of more than 200 pairs of men’s shoes. Ilaria Urbinati, … Read more