The European Space Agency’s Hera probe has captured stunning images of Mars’ smaller and more mysterious second moon, Deimos, during its flight past the planet en route to a pair of asteroids. The spacecraft took shots of the lesser-seen far side of Deimos from a distance of 620 miles, revealing the moon’s rugged terrain and … Read more
Western army chiefs gathered in Paris on Tuesday for a rare meeting without their US counterparts, seeking to take on more responsibility over the Ukraine war. The closed-door gathering, attended by over 30 top military officials from Washington’s closest allies, aimed to assess options and capabilities to guarantee Ukraine’s security after a potential ceasefire. The … Read more
A total lunar eclipse, also known as the “Blood Moon,” will be visible in the US tonight. The event is set to begin at 10:57 p.m. CT and last until approximately 5 a.m. CT on March 14. The moon will pass through Earth’s shadow, blocking sunlight and giving it a reddish-orange hue. This phenomenon occurs … Read more
A report by the Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory has accused Israel of using “systematic sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence” against Palestinians in its war with Hamas in Gaza. The report, released Thursday, examines allegations of widespread destruction, heavy explosives used in civilian areas, and Israeli attacks on hospitals and health … Read more
A four-part series has captured the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide with its unflinching portrayal of teenage life in modern Britain. “Adolescence”, created by Jack Thorne, tackles a sensitive topic – the rise of radicalised misogyny among young men. The show follows 14-year-old Jamie Miller, arrested for murdering his classmate Katie, as he navigates … Read more
NASA has delayed the launch of its Crew-10 space station mission due to an issue with the launchpad’s ground system. The crew, including astronauts from the US, Japan, and Russia, was initially scheduled to launch on Wednesday but will now take off no earlier than Friday at 7:03 p.m. ET. The problem arose from a … Read more
A New York woman has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Girl Scouts of the USA, alleging that their cookies contain heavy metals and pesticides. Amy Mayo claims that 100% of the tested cookies contained at least four out of five heavy metals, including aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. The study, conducted by GMOScience … Read more
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has made its latest blunder in attempting to obscure details on its website, despite earlier promises of transparency. The group, which aims to overhaul government processes, had previously included identifying details about cuts it took credit for, but has now deleted these identifiers from the code. The move is … Read more
A growing outbreak of measles in West Texas has reported its first case among a newborn, highlighting the disease’s potential dangers for pregnant women and young children. At least two pregnant women have been infected, with 81 cases reported in children under four years old across Texas and New Mexico. Measles is a highly contagious … Read more
Apple has introduced its latest budget-friendly smartphone, the iPhone 16e, which offers a stripped-down version of the flagship iPhone experience for those who don’t want to pay top dollar. Priced at £599 (€699/$599/A$999), the iPhone 16e is the spiritual successor to the iPhone SE line and boasts an all-screen design with an aluminium body. It … Read more