NASA’s Curiosity rover has captured breathtaking images of iridescent clouds on Mars, also known as “noctilucent” or twilight clouds. These delicate red-and-green-tinted clouds drift through the Martian sky in striking patterns similar to Earth’s clouds. The images were taken by one of two cameras onboard Curiosity and feature carbon dioxide ice clouds forming at altitudes … Read more
A growing number of scientists are taking action against the Trump administration’s policies that they say affect their livelihoods and ability to conduct research. Unions representing fellows at the NIH and several universities are planning a protest at HHS headquarters, while a grassroots group is organizing protests in D.C. and state capitals across the country. … Read more
Asteroid 2024 YR4, measuring approximately 40 to 100 meters wide, is set to pass very close to Earth in December 2032, sparking concerns about potential impact. The European Space Agency estimates a 2 percent chance of collision, with the risk figure expected to be updated as scientists learn more about the asteroid’s path. The destructive … Read more
Thailand has cut off power, oil, and internet services to Myanmar border towns including Payathonzu and Myawaddy in a bid to crack down on Chinese call-centre scams. The move has led to the eviction of thousands of Chinese business owners who had been operating illicit businesses in the areas. According to Thai security sources, the … Read more
Google has stopped including Black History Month, Pride Month, and other observed commemorative months on its calendar. Users will still be able to manually add these holidays, but the tech company no longer recognizes them as official events. This change comes after timeanddate.com provided public holidays and national observances for years. Google now relies on … Read more
Hamas has reversed its decision to halt the release of three Israeli hostages, committing to their liberation on Saturday as agreed in a recent cease-fire deal. The announcement comes just three days after the Palestinian group initially stated it was suspending the releases due to alleged Israeli violations of the agreement. According to Palestinian sources, … Read more
The Santa Monica Architectural Review Board (ARB) has given the green light to a proposed affordable housing project at 1217 14th St., which will provide 82 senior and permanent supportive housing units. The six-story building, developed by Hollywood Community Housing Corporation (HCHC), will feature subterranean parking for 42 vehicles. In October, HCHC’s Executive Director said … Read more
US President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk believes the country needs to eliminate “many” government agencies entirely. In a recent speech at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Musk compared his efforts to rid the federal government of waste to removing weeds from a garden. He emphasized that leaving part of … Read more
Apple has added refurbished MacBook Pro and Mac mini models with M4 series chips to its certified refurbished store in several countries, marking the first time these devices have been made available as refurbished. The prices for these refurbished laptops are discounted by around 15% compared to new models on Apple’s website. Refurbished MacBook Pro … Read more
The latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is Captain America: Brave New World, which promises a fresh start for Steve Rogers’ mantle but instead delivers a messy and uninspired film. The movie takes place several years after the events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier TV series and follows Sam Wilson as … Read more