NASA’s Lucy mission is set to fly past asteroid Donaldjohanson on April 20, a three-mile-wide object in the main belt. The spacecraft will use this flyby as a test before heading towards the Trojan asteroids near Jupiter, which may hold clues to how our solar system formed. Scientists believe Donaldjohanson was born from a violent … Read more
Aaron Rodgers has expressed his interest in joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, but his recent comments have raised more questions than answers about whether he’s the right fit. The Packers quarterback visited the Steelers during the offseason, sparking speculation about a potential signing. However, after watching Rodgers speak publicly, it’s clear that his presence would be … Read more
This week, three films will bring a mix of heartwarming moments, twisted tales, and suspenseful thrills to the big screen. Jon Hamm returns in “Your Friends and Neighbors,” a new Apple TV+ series that explores the complexities of the wealthy elite. The show delves into themes of beauty, identity, and class, making for a thought-provoking … Read more
Eli Lilly’s weight loss pill, orforglipron, has met its goals in the first of several late-stage trials on diabetes patients. The daily pill helped Type 2 diabetes patients lower their blood sugar and body weight, with some results comparable to Wall Street’s expectations. However, it fell short of some analysts’ estimates for a key diabetes … Read more
Mars has long been considered a lifeless red desert, but new research suggests that it may have had a warm and habitable climate billions of years ago. The discovery was made possible by a study of rock samples collected by the Curiosity rover in Gale Crater, which is home to the tallest sediment stack on … Read more
Late-night host Stephen Colbert sparked outrage with a joke about President Donald Trump during his show on Tuesday’s (April 15) The Late Show. Colbert was discussing the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was deported to El Salvador despite a judge’s order. Trump’s administration had admitted that the deportation was an “administrative … Read more
Texas anti-renewables bills are gaining traction in the state legislature, sparking concerns among renewable energy developers and advocates. The latest bill, SB 819, requires large solar and wind projects to receive certification from the state Public Utilities Commission, a process fossil fuel generation doesn’t have to follow. Despite opposition from landowners, ranchers, and renewables groups, … Read more
Scientists have made a disturbing discovery about human brains, warning that plastic pollution is closer to home than we think. A recent study found that brain samples from 2024 contained nearly 50% more microplastics than those from eight years ago, with the average brain holding roughly seven grams of plastic – equivalent to a disposable … Read more
Astronomers have discovered a rare circumbinary planet orbiting two brown dwarfs, providing insight into the diversity of planetary systems in our galaxy. The newly found exoplanet, 2M1510 (AB) b, is located approximately 120 light-years from Earth and orbits a pair of brown dwarfs that are gravitationally bound and nearly aligned. The planet’s orbit is unique, … Read more
Asian markets are mostly higher in thin trading after a bumpy ride on Wall Street, where the Dow industrials lost 1.3% due to a weaker-than-expected profit report from UnitedHealth. The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo gained 1%, while the Kospi in South Korea rose 0.5%. Taiwan’s Taiex also saw a 0.3% gain. Despite this, trade tensions … Read more