The world’s largest digital camera, the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) Camera, has been installed on the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, marking a major milestone in the observatory’s construction. The camera is the final optical component required for the last phase of testing before the observatory can begin its operations. The LSST Camera will capture … Read more
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has ended as Israeli fighter jets began striking the Gaza Strip after repeated hostage deal offers were refused by Hamas, officials said. At least 404 Palestinians, including women and children, have been killed in the airstrikes, according to the Hamas-run Gaza health ministry. The death toll has not been … Read more
Rory McIlroy needed just three good swings to claim the title at the Players Championship on Monday in a playoff over J.J. Spaun. The Northern Irish golfer’s outstanding performance saw him win his eighth multiple victory at the event, marking a major milestone. McIlroy set up his birdie putt on the 16th par-5 with a … Read more
The Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to four-year contracts with wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, ensuring the team keeps its top two targets for the long term. The deals come after a tumultuous offseason, during which the Bengals were involved in a contract dispute with Higgins, who was initially tagged as a franchise player. … Read more
The 2025 Major League Baseball regular season is just around the corner, with Opening Day scheduled for Thursday, March 27. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs will kick off the league-wide competition with a two-game series in Japan, featuring stars like Shohei Ohtani and Shota Imanaga. For the rest of the league, Traditional MLB … Read more
Bacteria have been genetically engineered to produce a strong, flexible plastic similar to nylon for the first time. Researchers at Uluu and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology used microbes to create polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) from seaweed, but faced challenges in creating nylon-like plastics. To overcome this, they modified enzyme-coding genes and inserted them into … Read more
President Donald Trump has bought a Tesla and turned the White House lawn into a showroom as part of an effort to boost sales for Elon Musk. However, this move is unlikely to help the brand in its biggest market, liberal California. The state’s public distaste for Tesla CEO Musk has grown significantly, with protesters … Read more
Miami Beach’s O Cinema has taken a stand against the city government after being told to cancel screenings of the Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land,” which depicts the struggles of a Palestinian village under Israeli occupation. The cinema, co-founded by filmmaker Kareem Tabsch, decided to screen the film despite a threat from Mayor Steven Meiner, … Read more
Philadelphia Eagles standout tackle Lane Johnson has reworked his contract, adding $8 million over two years and an additional $30 million in guarantees. The deal now spans four seasons, with Johnson set to earn $48 million in the coming years. A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Johnson is one of the top tackles in the league, … Read more
China’s economic recovery is heavily reliant on consumers spending, but a new plan may not be enough to achieve this goal. The government has proposed various measures to boost consumption, including installing more lifts in multi-storey buildings and extending the hours of children’s clinics during flu season. However, critics argue that these efforts might not … Read more