Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore marked their 239th day in orbit by successfully completing a spacewalk, carrying out a task originally planned for last summer. The spacewalk, which lasted five hours and 26 minutes, saw Williams become the world’s most experienced female spacewalker, logging over 62 hours outside the lab. Williams, along with … Read more
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between France’s Thales and Italy’s Leonardo, a nearly $900 million contract to develop and deliver the Lunar Descent Element (LDE). The LDE will be used in the ESA’s Argonaut cargo lander for missions to the Moon starting in the 2030s. The Argonaut … Read more
The Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Bill has passed its second and third readings in Parliament, marking a significant milestone in the fight for Māori land rights. The bill apologizes for the Crown’s confiscation of Taranaki Maunga and 1.2 million acres of Māori land in 1865. As part of the settlement, Mt Egmont will cease to … Read more
The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired 42-year-old defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Former Jaguars head coach Liam Coen announced the move in a statement. Campanile brings an aggressive defensive mindset and a system that allows players to play fast and physical. He has seen rapid success in his coaching career, including … Read more
Microsoft’s shares dropped 6.3% after the company reported fourth-quarter results that showed investor sentiment has soured due to concerns over capital expenditures and the impact of GenAI on the top line. However, the tech giant narrowly beat analyst revenue expectations in Personal Computing and Business Services. Commercial bookings growth accelerated by 75% year-over-year, boosted by … Read more
A recent disease is claiming more lives than all cancer and accidents combined. Researchers claim that red meat may increase the risk of dementia, but some doctors have raised concerns about this theory. On the other hand, a specific diet has been found to boost brain function and memory. Scientists are studying its potential benefits … Read more
The Internet Archive’s patchy collections of scanned magazines have been supplemented by the Video Game History Foundation’s digital archive, offering a treasure trove of historical resources for gamers and historians alike. Founded in 2017, VGHF has digitised over 1,500 issues of mostly American games mags, as well as art books and printed items. The online … Read more
Nissan is cutting production lines in its US plants in Tennessee and Mississippi, and offering voluntary buyout packages to factory workers. The company aims to reduce production capacity by 20% and cut 9,000 global jobs. The decision comes after underperforming sales in China and the US, as well as falling profits in the first half … Read more
A recent study published in Science has revealed that scratching can stimulate the activation of mast cells, which play a crucial role in immune responses and inflammation. The researchers found that this neurogenic activation leads to an allergic inflammatory response. This discovery sheds new light on the mechanisms underlying itching sensations and how they interact … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods could lead to higher prices for gas and groceries. If the countries do not meet his demands, Trump has vowed to impose a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico. The potential impact on consumers is significant, as tariffs can increase the … Read more