The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced its plans to send a spacecraft, the Ramses mission, to make one of Earth’s closest encounters with the potentially hazardous asteroid Apophis. In April 2029, Apophis will fly by our planet at just 32,000 kilometres away, closer than many satellites in orbit. Apophis was once considered a threat … Read more
Japan’s agriculture minister, Taku Eto, has resigned amid widespread criticism over his claim that he never needed to buy rice due to generous donations from supporters. The comment sparked debate on the government’s handling of rising food prices ahead of a crucial election. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s minority government faces intense scrutiny as the country … Read more
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Hollywood’s latest period drama, ‘The History of Sound’, premiered at Cannes with a star-studded cast featuring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor as gay lovers. However, despite its expensive production and impressive casting, the film falls short in conveying passion and urgency. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the story follows Lionel, a talented … Read more
The number of tick-borne illnesses in Michigan has skyrocketed over the past five years. Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, is now a leading concern. Cases have jumped 168% since 2020, with 1,215 recorded cases last year alone. Another tick-borne illness, anaplasmosis, has also seen a significant increase, with cases rising from 17 … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has restricted flights at Newark Liberty International Airport until the end of the year due to ongoing safety concerns and construction issues. The agency is working to address radar problems, major delays, and staffing shortages by recruiting more air traffic controllers and modernizing an outdated system. Air traffic control officials … Read more
Google has released the developer preview of Wear OS 6, bringing along the long-awaited revival of the popular watchface app, Facer. The new WFF system on Wear OS 5 has limited third-party watchfaces to broken features, but Facer is making a comeback in an effort to improve battery life. With Wear OS 6, users will … Read more
Google is revolutionizing the way we interact with technology using its latest advancements in Android XR, a platform built in the Gemini era that powers an ecosystem of headsets, glasses, and other devices. This platform brings artificial intelligence (AI) to the forefront, enabling users to control their digital lives hands-free. Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, will … Read more
A team of scientists from the US and Japan are racing to uncover the answer to one of science’s biggest questions: why does our Universe exist? The current theory of how the Universe came into being cannot explain the existence of planets, stars, and galaxies. Scientists believe that the key to understanding this phenomenon lies … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a new framework to approve COVID-19 vaccines, aiming to balance access with the need for evidence on their effectiveness in younger populations. Under this plan, vaccine makers must conduct trials to assess benefits in healthy adults and children. While some see it as a compromise that … Read more