SpaceX’s Starship, acclaimed as the largest and most potent rocket ever constructed, unfortunately did not return to Earth in one piece during its third test flight, despite reaching a significant distance. The colossal rocket, standing at 120 meters tall and weighing approximately 5,000 tonnes when fueled, lifted off from SpaceX’s Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas,…
Emblem Academy students in Santa Clarita, California, will engage with NASA astronauts on the International Space Station. The live Earth-to-space call happens at 11:35 a.m. EST on January 16, streamed on NASA+, NASA Television, and the agency’s website. Access NASA TV via various platforms and follow the event at https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv. Astronauts Loral O’Hara and Jasmin…
The most extensive genetic database of ancient humans to date is providing new insights into contemporary medical conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), and shedding light on the variability in heritable traits like height among different populations. One significant discovery suggests that genes associated with MS may have proliferated due to their role in defending…
The mind’s relationship with repetition is peculiar. Consider déjà vu, the sensation of experiencing a new situation as if it were familiar, leaving us with an eerie sense of familiarity. However, research reveals that déjà vu provides insight into our memory system’s functioning. Our study shows that this phenomenon occurs when the brain’s familiarity detection…
In Seoul, South Korea, Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho and fellow artists are advocating for a comprehensive inquiry into the death of acclaimed actor Lee Sun-kyun, known for his role as the patriarch in the film “Parasite,” a satire on class divisions. Lee, aged 48, was discovered deceased in his vehicle on December 27, amid widespread…
Constructed approximately 4,500 years ago, few architectural marvels rival the pyramids of Giza in iconic status. However, much remains unknown about these ancient structures – until now. Leveraging modern technology, a robot has delved into uncharted territories within the Great Pyramid, revealing never-before-seen areas. Watch the footage below: The robot captures footage from a narrow…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is set to provide exclusive first-class treatment for a very special passenger on January 16 – none other than Singapore-born giant panda cub Le Le, embarking on his inaugural journey abroad. Le Le will receive royal treatment from start to finish. He’ll be chauffeured to the airport and enjoy a personalized boarding…
A recent study suggests that Ice Age hunter-gatherers might have used markings to communicate information about prey behavior around 25,000 years ago. These markings, including dots, lines, and the symbol “Y,” often accompany animal images in caves across Europe, some dating back nearly 40,000 years. While some researchers previously speculated that these markings might relate…
Robert Kiyosaki, the author of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” has revealed that despite having a net worth of approximately $100 million, he is actually in a significant amount of debt, totaling $1.2 billion. While this revelation might alarm many people, Kiyosaki maintains a nonchalant attitude towards his financial situation. His unconventional perspective stems from his…
An ancient civilization, previously thought to have vanished without a trace, has been identified in the Amazon through aerial surveys, shedding new light on the history of human settlement in the region. In Ecuador’s Upano region, researchers discovered a sophisticated network of roads and canals linking various structures within the dense rainforest. Contrary to previous…
