The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a new type of exoplanet that challenges our understanding of planetary formation. The discovery of a “super-Venus” exoplanet, GJ 1214 b, confirms the presence of carbon-dioxide in its atmosphere at levels similar to those found on Earth’s closest neighbor, Venus. This finding is significant as it provides insight … Read more
NASA has proposed two new approaches to deliver Martian rocks and soil back to Earth, aiming for a cost of $6-7 billion. The new plan is faster and more affordable than the original $11 billion proposal, which would have taken until 2040. The revised approach was presented by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, who will step … Read more
South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has spent his first night in a solitary cell after being formally detained for up to 20 days. A court issued the detention warrant on Sunday, following an investigation into whether he committed insurrection by declaring martial law on December 3. Yoon was arrested last week and underwent … Read more
A highly contagious viral disease has been detected in a commercial poultry operation in Elbert County, forcing authorities to suspend all in-state poultry exhibitions and sales until further notice. The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the outbreak after samples were taken from the … Read more
Texas Rangers hitters Josh Jung and Evan Carter are finally healthy after being sidelined by injuries last season. Jung fractured his right wrist in the fourth game of the season and underwent two surgeries, while Carter suffered a stress reaction in his back and was shut down for the remainder of the season. The duo’s … Read more
Bitcoin has reached a record high of $109,241 ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration. The rally is attributed to the weekend launch of a Trump-branded digital token, known as a memecoin, which caused crypto markets to fluctuate. Despite its initial sharp decline, the original digital asset has since recovered and surpassed its previous … Read more
The UK is set to receive hearing aid features on Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 in a matter of weeks, with the technology already available in some countries. The update comes after Apple and the UK government relaxed regulations to allow the earbuds to be used as hearing aids. The new software will enable users to … Read more
TikTok Service Restored in US as Trump Issues Executive Order The week started off on a high note for the US markets, marking their first weekly gain in 2025. The S&P 500 surged 2.9% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 3.7%, their best weekly performance since the election of President-elect Donald Trump. President-elect Trump … Read more
US First Lady-elect Melania Trump has launched her own cryptocurrency meme coin, $Melania, just days before her husband Donald Trump is set to return to the White House. The token’s value skyrocketed to over $13 billion shortly after its launch on Friday, but took a hit as investors flocked to rival coins. The surge in … Read more
Rapper Nelly has defended his decision to perform at US President Donald Trump’s inauguration ball, amidst a backlash from fans and fellow artists. Nelly will share the stage with country singer Jason Aldean and the Village People on Monday at the Liberty Inaugural Ball. Nelly faced criticism on social media for performing at an event … Read more