A new study by NASA has found that the water on Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko has a molecular signature closely matching that of water found in Earth’s oceans, reviving the possibility that Jupiter-family comets like 67P played a role in supplying water to our planet. Researchers have long debated how Earth became abundant in liquid water. While … Read more
Houston Texans outside linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has had his three-game suspension upheld after an appeal hearing. The suspension stems from a hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence in Sunday’s game, which caused Lawrence to go into the fencing position and required medical attention. Lawrence was placed on injured reserve by the Jaguars on Wednesday. … Read more
A Delaware court judge has denied Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s bid to reinstate his pay package, now valued at $100 billion. However, the lawyers who successfully argued that Musk’s pay was illegal and should be rescinded are awarded a significantly lower amount of $5.6 billion in their initial request. Instead, the judge granted the plaintiffs … Read more
The Taliban has ordered medical institutes across Afghanistan to stop girls from continuing their studies, leaving many women without a final hope for professional advancement. The ban has already been imposed on private and public institutes. For medical students like Zainab, a dentistry student at a private institute in Kabul, the ban is devastating. “This … Read more
NASA is on the hunt for innovative solutions to rescue an astronaut from the lunar south pole. The agency has announced a challenge, “South Pole Safety: Designing the NASA Lunar Rescue System,” which awards up to $45,000 to the top winners. The problem arises when one astronaut becomes incapacitated and cannot return to their lander. … Read more
A small asteroid will pass close to Earth on Wednesday, but due to weather conditions, a planned livestream event has been canceled. The European Space Agency (ESA) says the asteroid is “safely” flying by and can be viewed using an average telescope unless weather restrictions apply. Asteroid 2020 XR was discovered four years ago and … Read more
A key United Nations meeting in South Korea has failed to produce a treaty to prevent plastic pollution, highlighting the crumbling edifice of environmental diplomacy. The meeting aimed to finalize a text for a treaty on plastic waste ahead of a planned summit next year. This would have joined existing conventions on biodiversity and climate … Read more
December promises to be an exciting month for stargazers, with several notable events taking place in the night sky. NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have confirmed that we are currently experiencing the peak period of aurora activity, known as solar maximum. For fans of Jupiter, December is a great time to … Read more
Musician and Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor has found a new passion in film scoring. Alongside collaborator Atticus Ross, he has been working on scores for various films, including the recently released “Challengers”. The duo’s score for this tennis-themed film showcases their ability to create an energetic and tense atmosphere with dance music. Reznor … Read more
Researchers have linked lead exposure from childhood to higher rates of depression, anxiety, ADHD, and neurotic behavior among members of Generation X. A study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that years of exposure to leaded gasoline during development made this generation particularly vulnerable. The study measured health survey and gas … Read more