China Uses Gravitational Slingshots to Rescue Stranded Satellites

China has successfully rescued two satellites that were stuck in the wrong orbit for 123 days using a novel “gravitational slingshot” method. The satellites, launched atop a Yuanzheng-1S rocket on March 15th, suffered a technical failure with the upper stage, preventing them from reaching their intended orbit. After several months of attempts to rescue the … Read more

Global Health Leaders Urge Action on H5N1 Avian Flu Threat

Global health leaders from over 40 countries are sounding the alarm on the increasing threat of H5N1 avian flu, urging governments to take immediate action to boost surveillance, enhance biosecurity, and prepare for potential human-to-human transmission. The Global Virus Network (GVN) has reviewed the US outbreak status and highlighted the importance of robust surveillance systems … Read more

Satellite Launched to Map World’s Forests for Carbon Monitoring

A 40-foot extendable satellite antenna has launched into space on a mission to create a detailed global map of the world’s forests. The goal is to measure the biomass, or mass, of these ecosystems, which play a crucial role in absorbing carbon and slowing climate change. By mapping forest biomass, scientists can better understand the … Read more

Deaf Students’ Science Careers Halted by Trump Administration Cuts

The Trump administration has canceled a series of education grants that supported deaf and hard-of-hearing students in pursuing careers in science. The grants, which included funding for scholarships, mentorship programs, sign language interpretation, and research supplies, were instrumental in helping deaf students like Sara Blick-Nitko, who is searching for cancer treatments, and Matthew Peeks, a … Read more

Ekblad to Face Phone Hearing for High Hit on Brandon Hagel

NHL’s Department of Player Safety Will Investigate Aaron Ekblad After High Hit on Brandon Hagel in Game 4. Aaron Ekblad is expected to receive a phone hearing from the NHL’s Department of Player Safety after delivering a high hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel during Florida’s 4-2 win over the Lightning in Game … Read more

Fire Country Season 4 Cast Update: Which Characters Are Returning?

The highly anticipated CBS series, Fire Country, is gearing up for its fourth season, but before that, there were several shocking cast changes and departures. The show’s creators have now revealed which characters are returning to the show, while others might not be. Among those who will be back in season 4 is star Max … Read more

Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu Withdraws from Papal Conclave

Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, once one of the most powerful figures in the Vatican, has withdrawn from the secret conclave to elect the new pope. Becciu was ordered by Pope Francis to resign his cardinal rights in 2020 after becoming embroiled in a Vatican financial scandal. Following Pope Francis’ death last week, Becciu launched an … Read more

Dexter Morgan Returns in New Series ‘Dexter: Resurrection’

Showrunner Clyde Phillips has confirmed the release date of ‘Dexter: Resurrection’, a sequel series to the hit show ‘Dexter’. The new series will debut on July 11 with two episodes exclusively for Paramount+ subscribers before airing on Showtime. Starring Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan, the show picks up immediately after the events of ‘Dexter: … Read more