The ocean covers nearly three-quarters of our planet, but mapping its depths is a daunting task. Currently, only about 25% of the ocean floor has been mapped. To address this issue, an international project called Seabed 2030 aims to create the clearest-ever picture of the seabed by 2030. The project was launched in 2017 with … Read more
The US stock market closed with a small gain on Friday, snapping a four-week losing streak. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Complex rose 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.5%. President Trump’s willingness to be flexible in trade negotiations with trading partners boosted the markets. However, investors remain cautious due to concerns over … Read more
Israel has ordered a significant expansion of its ground operation in Gaza, seizing more territory while evacuating Palestinians. Nearly 600 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza this week alone. The expansion comes as the Israeli army seeks to pressure Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages. Defense Minister Israel Katz said that if Hamas … Read more
Chicago postal workers and elected officials rallied against President Donald Trump’s plans to cut workers and funding from the federal mail service, warning of potential privatization and devastating effects on rural communities. Critics say Trump wants to turn over administration of the US Postal Service to his Commerce Department, a move seen as a step … Read more
Astronomers are eagerly anticipating a rare solar alignment this weekend, but casual observers will not be able to spot it. Venus will pass between Earth and the sun on Saturday during an inferior conjunction, making it extremely difficult to see without specialized equipment and expert eyes. The alignment occurs about every 19 months due to … Read more
Researchers have found that long-term removal of amyloid beta in people genetically destined to develop Alzheimer’s disease may delay symptoms and disease progression. A study published in Lancet Neurology suggests that treating asymptomatic Alzheimer’s disease might reduce progression. A total of 53 asymptomatic individuals with dominantly inherited Alzheimer’s disease were treated with investigational gantenerumab in … Read more
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released the first batch of data from the Euclid space telescope, a groundbreaking instrument designed to study dark matter and dark energy. The survey data includes initial scans of three deep-field regions and classifications of over 380,000 galaxies, representing just 0.4% of the estimated total that will be cataloged … Read more
US heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman has died at the age of 76, according to a statement on his Instagram account. The two-time champion fought Muhammad Ali in one of the sport’s most legendary fights, known as “The Rumble in the Jungle”. Foreman was also famous for promoting electric grills and had a colourful life … Read more
NHL legend Alex Ovechkin is on track to claim multiple records, including most goals scored in a single month, by the time he retires. In his latest achievement, Ovi broke Wayne Gretzky’s record for most goals scored in March with 159 career tallies. Ovechkin surpassed Gretzky, who scored 157 December goals during his 20-year NHL … Read more
Sudan’s military has retaken the Republican Palace in Khartoum, a heavily guarded bastion of rival paramilitary forces, after nearly two years of fighting. The palace, which has been a symbol of power and governance since the British colonization of Sudan in 1956, is now in ruins, with soldiers’ steps crunching broken tiles underneath their boots. … Read more