A 130- to 300-foot-wide asteroid named “2024 YR4” has raised concerns among astronomers as its chances of hitting Earth are increasing. As of February 12, the odds stand at 2.1% or a 1-in-48 chance of impact. According to NASA’s Torino scale, which measures asteroid collisions’ potential hazards, this is considered a localized damage threat. While … Read more
NASA’s Spinoff publication highlights successful technology transfers from the agency to the commercial sector. For nearly 25 years, astronauts working in low Earth orbit have contributed to research and innovations that benefit people on Earth. The latest edition of Spinoff 2025 features over 40 commercial infusions of NASA technologies. These innovations include: – A platform … Read more
Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper, and Seth Meyers took aim at President Donald Trump and his top cabinet member, Pete Hegseth, in their shows on Tuesday. Trump’s war on plastic straws was a recurring joke among the hosts. Trump had issued an executive order to ban plastic straws, but Kimmel found … Read more
French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu has cautioned against making excessive concessions to Russia during planned peace talks on Ukraine. If negotiations rely on weakness, it could lead to a volatile situation and potentially escalate the conflict in the long term. This approach may also send the wrong message to countries like North Korea, Iran, or … Read more
Chevron Corp. is set to lay off between 15% to 20% of its workforce as part of a restructuring effort aimed at improving long-term competitiveness. According to Vice Chair Mark Nelson, the company will simplify its organizational structure, execute faster and more efficiently, and position itself for stronger competition in the future. The energy giant’s … Read more
Billionaire Elon Musk has claimed there is widespread fraud taking place in the payment of “federal entitlements” such as Social Security. The payments are made to over 70 million Americans each month, and form a crucial part of their income. Musk’s comments have sparked criticism from lawmakers, advocacy groups, and former administrators, who argue that … Read more
A measles outbreak has been reported in Gaines County, Texas, with at least 24 cases detected. The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) warned that additional cases are likely due to the highly infectious nature of the disease. Experts attribute the outbreak to low vaccination rates among parents and children. Gaines County, home to around … Read more
Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is set to achieve its strongest national election result yet, according to recent polls. The party has gained significant support from discontented voters who feel disillusioned with the government and its policies. The AfD was founded in 2013 as a eurosceptic party focused on opposition to bailouts for … Read more
Nvidia’s stock has been resilient despite this year’s slump, and three key reasons suggest it could make a significant comeback. A screen of the S&P 500, which assesses companies with high revenue growth potential, still places Nvidia at the top. In February last year, Nvidia was predicted to be one of the fastest-growing companies in … Read more
A total lunar eclipse is set to occur overnight on March 13-14, 2025. It will be the first total lunar eclipse since November 2022. The event will be visible in North America and most of South America. During a total lunar eclipse, the moon appears red, earning it the nickname “Blood Moon”. To make the … Read more