NOAA’s GOES-19 satellite, the final satellite in the agency’s GOES-R Series, officially began operations today as the primary geostationary satellite for the Western Hemisphere. Launched on June 25, 2024, and having completed post-launch testing of its instruments and systems, GOES-19 will replace GOES-16 as the East Coast-based satellite. GOES-19 is equipped with advanced technology to … Read more
Microsoft has fired two software engineers who protested at company events over the use of its artificial intelligence products by Israel’s military. Ibtihal Aboussad, a Canadian engineer based in Microsoft’s AI division, was let go on Monday due to “just cause, wilful misconduct, disobedience or wilful neglect of duty.” Another employee, Vaniya Agrawal, had planned … Read more
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, a former Navy SEAL and Harvard Medical School graduate, has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket. Alongside cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, Kim, 41, completed a three-hour journey to reach the space station. Kim’s Soyuz MS-27/73S ferry ship launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome … Read more
A sanitation strike in Birmingham, UK has entered its fifth week, leaving residents with overflowing garbage and limited options for waste disposal. The dispute between the city and its trash collectors began on March 11 over the elimination of a job position and painful pay cuts. The strike is causing significant disruptions, with mountains of … Read more
In New Delhi’s repair markets, technicians like Sushil Prasad and Manohar Singh are breathing new life into discarded laptops by repurposing broken parts. The ‘Frankenstein’ laptops, hybrids of salvaged components from multiple brands, offer a lifeline to students, gig workers, and small businesses priced out of India’s growing digital economy. The demand for these affordable … Read more
Today’s horoscope highlights a significant connection between Venus and Uranus for various zodiac signs, inspiring upgrades in personal standards and sparking new opportunities. Aries (March 21 – April 19) is experiencing fluctuating desires, while Taurus (April 20 – May 20) is enjoying acceptance of their quirks. Gemini (May 21 – June 21), Cancer (June 22 … Read more
Two renowned scientists, Stephen Hauser and Alberto Ascherio, have been awarded the prestigious Breakthrough Prize for their groundbreaking research on multiple sclerosis (MS). The prize, often referred to as the “Oscars of science,” recognizes outstanding achievements in life sciences and medicine. Hauser’s work on MS began over 45 years ago, when he met a young … Read more
Ubisoft has announced a significant update for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, set to release on April 8. The new title update, version 1.0.2, will introduce several quality-of-life improvements, including an auto-follow feature for horseback riding and increased horse speeds in cities. However, players must be cautious not to anger pedestrians. In addition to these updates, PS5 … Read more
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson addressed the media for the first time since his team’s 65-63 loss to Florida in the NCAA national title game. Sampson, who had been overcome with emotion after the game, spoke about the disappointment of squandering a 12-point lead and making four consecutive turnovers in the final minutes. Sampson described his … Read more
The US is grappling with a growing measles crisis, with cases surging past 600 and two children dying from the disease. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now head of the Department of Health and Human Services, has finally acknowledged vaccination as the key to preventing its spread. Kennedy’s message comes too late for some Americans, … Read more