US President Donald Trump’s pick to lead NASA, billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, will tell senators that the agency will prioritize missions to Mars. This comes as a delay and over-budget programs are discouraging for space exploration, according to Isaacman’s written testimony. Isaacman, 42, is expected to face tense questioning from lawmakers on Wednesday about his … Read more
NASA has provided an update on its Mars Sample Return mission, a critical step towards understanding the Martian geology. The mission aims to retrieve samples from the Martian surface and return them to Earth for in-depth analysis. According to NASA, the samples will be collected using a helicopter-mounted drill and stored in a specialized container … Read more
The Denver Nuggets have relieved Head Coach Michael Malone of his duties, effective immediately. David Adelman will assume the head coaching role for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. The decision was made with the intention of giving the team the best chance to compete for the 2025 NBA Championship. Coach Malone’s departure is a … Read more
BYU freshman guard Egor Demin will enter the 2025 NBA draft after an impressive rookie season with the Cougars. Demin, a 19-year-old prospect, played for Real Madrid as a 15-year-old before joining BYU’s basketball team. Demin averaged 10.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game while helping the Cougars reach the Sweet 16 for the first … Read more
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is set to embark on his first mission as a flight engineer during Expedition 72/73 on the International Space Station. Launching aboard Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft on April 8, 2024, Kim will bring extensive experience and skills to the team. A decorated naval officer and medical doctor, Kim was chosen by NASA … Read more
Apple has released a long-awaited update for its over-ear headphones, AirPods Max, bringing lossless audio and ultra-low latency capabilities to users. The update, firmware version 7E101, had been delayed several times before being rolled out on Wednesday afternoon. The new software arrives alongside a USB-C to 3.5mm cable, which can be used with the AirPods … Read more
Manufacturing an iPhone in the US could be extremely costly due to a lack of skilled workforce and infrastructure. Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed that China’s shift from being a low-labor cost country has led to a significant gap in skills. The main challenge lies in the scarcity of precision tooling engineers, a profession requiring … Read more
A recent study has found a strong association between the presence of marine microplastics in ocean water and increased disability rates among residents living in coastal areas of the United States. Researchers investigated the relationship between microplastic levels and neurological disabilities, including those related to memory, thinking, mobility, and independent living. The study, led by … Read more
King Charles is set to become the first British monarch to address a joint session of the Italian Parliament during his four-day state visit, starting today in Rome. The royal couple’s twentieth wedding anniversary coincides with this trip. The King met with Italian President Sergio Matarella on the first day, followed by a visit to … Read more
A devastating fire broke out at the Syctom recycling plant in northern Paris on Monday, April 7. Emergency services urged residents to stay away from the area as firefighters battled the blaze, which had ravaged one of the city’s largest recycling facilities. The fire, which started underground and then spread rapidly through the building, left … Read more