Firefly Aerospace’s “Blue Ghost” moon lander has made history by capturing a stunning lunar eclipse from its orbit around the Earth. The lander, which is set to attempt a landing on the moon’s surface in about a month, has been sharing breathtaking images of our planet and its final destination. Launched last month on a … Read more
At least 50 snow geese have been found dead on Seneca Lake in Upstate New York, prompting health officials to test the birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu. The birds were discovered at Kashong Point on the lake’s west side on Thursday. Similar cases of dead birds have been reported at … Read more
A mysterious bird flu outbreak has affected the southeastern Massachusetts region, with reported cases in Taunton, Mansfield, and other nearby towns. Local authorities have confirmed that avian flu is suspected to be the cause of death among the deceased birds. The situation has prompted animal control teams to team up with firefighters to dispose of … Read more
A Norwegian cargo ship, the Silver Dania, has been released from custody after authorities found no link to a damaged Baltic Sea telecoms cable. The crew was from Russia and had been seized at the request of Latvia’s authorities. However, Swedish police have investigated another ship, the Maltese-flagged Vezhen, which they suspect may have caused … Read more
In a breakthrough that challenges the conventional understanding of mammalian reproduction, researchers have successfully generated mouse pups using genetic material from two male parents. The achievement is a significant advancement in regenerative medicine and stem cell research. Led by developmental biologist Wei Li at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the team spent almost six years … Read more
The US economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending driving growth, expanding at a 2.3% annual rate from October to December. For the full year, the economy grew 2.8%, beating expectations of 2.9%. Consumer spending increased by 4.2%, its fastest pace since January-March 2023. However, business investment declined as equipment investment plummeted … Read more
Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens kicker, has denied allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior by multiple massage therapists. Six women who worked with him between 2012 and 2016 accused him of exposing himself, brushing his genitals against clients, and leaving bodily fluid on tables during massages. Two spas banned him from returning after the allegations surfaced. NFL … Read more
Private lunar lander IM-2 mission aims to test mobility, resource prospecting and cellular network on moon. Intuitive Machines’ Athena lunar lander has arrived in Florida ahead of a planned launch on February 26. The mission will validate resource prospecting, mobility, and communications infrastructure in the Mons Mouton region near the moon’s south pole. Athena is … Read more
The SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) space observatory is set to launch on February 27, 2025. The mission aims to map the entire celestial sky in 102 infrared colors, unraveling secrets about the universe’s origins, cosmic inflation, and the building blocks of life. SPHEREx will explore … Read more
Costco employees in Washington, California, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland are set to strike at midnight amid contract negotiations with the retail giant. The Teamsters union, representing over 18,000 workers, is seeking an industry-leading contract that reflects Costco’s massive profits. The company has proposed raises for non-union locations, including hourly pay increases of $30 … Read more