NASA is planning to collect microbiological samples from the outside of the International Space Station (ISS) during an upcoming spacewalk. The samples will be taken near life support system vents and could reveal how the ISS releases microorganisms into space. This experiment, part of the ISS External Microorganisms project, aims to study the behavior of … Read more
President Donald Trump has appointed Securities and Exchange Commissioner Mark Uyeda as the new acting chairman of the agency, following the departure of Chair Gary Gensler. This move comes at a time when the SEC is experiencing an exodus of top leadership, with several key officials leaving their roles in the early days of Trump’s … Read more
Scientists have finally solved a 50-year-old mystery surrounding Mars’ drastically different northern and southern hemispheres. The groundbreaking study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, reveals that internal heat transfer within Mars is the likely cause of the dichotomy. Researchers used data from NASA’s InSight lander to analyze marsquake data, providing insights into Mars’ internal dynamics. They … Read more
Researchers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have made a groundbreaking discovery about how a free-living coral species navigates its environment. The study found that Cycloseris cyclolites, a small mushroom coral, uses a mechanism called pulsed inflation to move towards light sources. Led by Dr Brett Lewis, the research team used high-resolution time-lapse imaging to … Read more
A rare meteorite strike occurred in Prince Edward Island, Canada, when a rock from space pummeled a walkway, exactly where a man named Joe Velaidum had briefly stopped to pick up a stray leash. The incident was captured on a Ring doorbell camera and confirmed by the University of Alberta’s Meteorite Collection. The meteorite, named … Read more
Bayern Munich suffered a disappointing 3-0 loss at Feyenoord in the Champions League. The team’s struggles on the road continue, with this being their third consecutive away defeat. Feyenoord showcased their talent and outperformed Bayern. However, the high-line defense employed by Hansi Flick proved vulnerable to counterattacks, which ultimately led to the goals against Bayern. … Read more
Fujifilm’s Instax Wide Evo is a compact, instant-film camera that has come a long way since its plastic toy counterparts of a decade ago. The latest model has received praise from industry expert Chris Gampat, who considers it one of the best cameras Fujifilm has ever made. The camera allows users to send printed images … Read more
The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with coach Kevin O’Connell. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the extension locks in one of the NFL’s top young head coaches. O’Connell was facing uncertainty after the 2023 season when owners Zygi and Mark Wilf opted against extending his contract. Despite … Read more
Renowned filmmaker David Lynch, known for his surreal works like ‘Blue Velvet,’ has a surprising conservative side that few know about. Born in Missoula, Montana, Lynch grew up as a creature of routine and simple comforts. His favorite Los Angeles restaurant was Bob’s Big Boy, and he once saw four US presidents drive past him … Read more
Wake Forest’s win over Carolina marks the ninth one-possession game of the season for the Heels, who are now 5-4 overall and 3-2 in ACC play. The Deacs’ victory came as a result of a late 12-2 run, which saw three of four shots taken by Carolina go unanswered. RJ Davis led Carolina with 21 … Read more