China successfully conducted a pad abort test for its next-generation crew spacecraft, Mengzhou, early Tuesday at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert. The test aimed to verify systems needed to get astronauts away from their rocket in an emergency situation. The test involved issuing an ignition command at 12:30 a.m., triggering the … Read more
Kenya protests have turned violent as demonstrators clashed with government-backed thugs wielding clubs. The demonstrations were held in response to the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, who died 10 days ago while in police custody. An autopsy found that Mr. Ojwang likely died after being assaulted. Two policemen have been arrested in connection … Read more
SpaceX has successfully deployed 28 new Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit as part of its latest mission, dubbed Starlink 10-18. The launch, which took place on Wednesday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, marked the 75th Falcon 9 rocket launch of the year and the company’s fifth successful trip to space and back. … Read more
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched on Monday night from Vandenberg Space Force Base, treating spectators to a stunning celestial display along the West Coast. The two-stage rocket blasted off at 8:34 p.m. from Space Launch Complex-4 and delivered 26 Starlink satellites into orbit about an hour later. The first-stage booster, making its third … Read more
Private funders in the Philadelphia area are stepping in to support research funding after the Trump administration’s cuts left hundreds of millions of dollars in funding at risk. The Philadelphia Foundation, which has funded local community health work and research for decades, received 171 applications for its grant program, three times the usual number. The … Read more
The US housing market is experiencing a prolonged slowdown, with new indicators showing a decline in home construction and building permits. Builders broke ground on fewer homes in May than at any point in the past five years. The industry faces several challenges, including tariffs, deportations of immigrant workers, and high labor costs. Lennar, one … Read more
The US Senate has proposed a bill that aims to end wind and solar tax credits, sending shockwaves through the energy sector. Specifically, residential solar industry stocks are taking a hit due to the potential expiration of their tax credits within 180 days after the bill’s passage. Source: https://www.barrons.com/articles/sunrun-first-solar-enphase-stock-senate-tax-credits-3fcf2923
Australian bogong moths, known for their nondescript appearance, undertake an incredible two-way migration every year, covering hundreds of miles in each direction. While researchers initially believed the Earth’s magnetic field was the key to navigating this vast landscape, a new study reveals that visual cues from the starry sky play a crucial role. Neurobiologist Andrea … Read more
Two major US food producers, Kraft Heinz and General Mills, plan to remove artificial dyes from their US products starting in 2026-2027. The decision comes after the FDA urged foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors. Kraft Heinz will remove artificial dyes from its US products by the end of 2027, while General Mills plans … Read more
A new report from the Social Security Board of Trustees warns that the trust fund supporting Social Security retirement benefits may be depleted by 2033, when 77% of those benefits would still be payable. The program’s combined trust funds, including disability insurance, are projected to run out in 2034, one year earlier than previously estimated. … Read more