China’s Zhurong rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars, revealing evidence of ancient sandy beaches beneath the planet’s surface. The findings suggest that a large ocean, known as Deuteronilus, may have existed on the northern plains of Mars roughly 3.5 to 4 billion years ago. This ancient ocean could have potentially supported life, much … Read more
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams have finally returned home after a nine-month mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Boeing’s Starliner capsule. Initially, their stay was planned for just one week, but technical issues with the spacecraft prolonged their time in space. The Starliner mission, which began in June 2024, was … Read more
Self-made billionaire Lee Shau Kee, who built one of Hong Kong’s largest property empires, has died peacefully at the age of 97. He was announced as the second-wealthiest person in Hong Kong with a net worth of $30 billion. Lee’s company, Henderson Land Development, stated that he passed away surrounded by his family. Lee founded … Read more
A new study has found a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, utilizing a compound found in rosemary and sage. Carnosic acid, an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, was discovered to significantly lower inflammation in the brains of mice, a key trigger for the disease. The team created a derivative of carnosic acid, diAcCA, which was shown … Read more
Lebanon and Syria agreed to a ceasefire late Monday after Syrian forces clashed with Lebanese military on their shared border. The clashes erupted overnight, sparking concerns about the region’s stability. The agreement was reached in a phone call between Lebanese Defense Minister Michel Menassa and his Syrian counterpart, Murhaf Abu Qasra. The two sides will … Read more
A newly discovered “Hypervisor Hack” has enabled users to sideload unsigned code onto their Xbox 360 consoles using just a USB stick and special software. This exploit, dubbed BadUpdate, can be installed on any Xbox 360 model, including later revisions with the latest system firmware. The process requires downloading a trial version of an Xbox … Read more
A growing trade war and rapid policy shifts are expected to drag down economic growth worldwide. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (O.E.C.D.) has projected that global growth will slow to 3.1 percent in 2025 and 3 percent in 2026, a drop from last year’s 3.2 percent. The United States is likely to experience … Read more
New research suggests that Mars could have an ocean’s worth of water beneath its surface, according to seismic data collected by NASA’s InSight lander. Seismic readings indicate large quantities of water buried 6 to 12 miles underground. Researchers Ikuo Katayama and Yuya Akamatsu found supporting evidence for liquid water deep inside Mars using the SEIS … Read more
A total of three eclipses are expected to occur in 2025, offering enthusiasts a chance to witness these rare celestial events. The year will see two solar eclipses – one on March 29, 2025, visible from eastern Canada, including New Brunswick and northern Quebec, as well as Maine. The second eclipse will be on September … Read more
A highly pathogenic strain of H7N9 bird flu has been detected on a poultry farm in Mississippi, marking the first such outbreak in the US in almost a decade. The World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) reported the detection based on data from the US Department of Agriculture and local officials. Highly pathogenic avian influenza … Read more