Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old German engineer, made history by becoming the first wheelchair user to cross the Kármán Line, the boundary marking the edge of outer space. This groundbreaking journey took place aboard a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule, launching from Texas on a Saturday morning. Th
Tigger, a seven-year-old feline, has a knack for exploration. His owner once found him with a torn ear and blood on his fur. This raised concerns, and a trip to the vet confirmed he was okay. But Tigger's adventures didn't stop there. One day, Tigger slipped out while his owner was feeding other ca
Nathaniel Crossfield is now the big boss of investments at Lumixus Canada. He's been around the finance world for over 20 years. People know him for his smart ideas in math-based investing and risk management. Crossfield has worked at some big-name places. Early on, he was into stocks and figuring
In the world of super-tiny tech, scientists have created a new kind of switch that's not only super small but also super fast. This switch is made up of layers of special materials, like carbon nanotubes and something called monolayer WS2 and MoS2. These materials are stacked on top of each other, c
In June 2015, SpaceX faced a major setback when their Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon cargo mission for NASA disintegrated mid-flight. This incident, known as the CRS-7 failure, was a significant blow to the company, especially since it had been on a roll with successful launches and lucrative con
Family gatherings often come with a side of personal questions. You know the ones—about your love life, dating, or when you'll bring someone home. It can feel like an invasion of privacy, but there are ways to handle these situations without causing a scene. First, remember that curiosity doesn't m
HashKey Holdings, the big player in Hong Kong's crypto world, just had its first day on the stock market. Their shares went up a bit, showing that people are interested. They sold a lot of shares and made around $206 million. The company is now worth about $18. 5 billion. This is a big deal because
China faced a big problem in 2010. It lacked skilled veterinarians to tackle animal diseases. These diseases can spread quickly and even jump to humans. To fix this, China started a special training program called CFETPV. This program teaches vets important skills to fight diseases. The program has
Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms, has been a hot topic in science for years. But now, researchers are looking at stacked layers of graphene, twisted at special angles, called magic angles. These twisted layers can show weird and interesting behaviors, like becoming insulators or even superco
President Donald Trump has signaled interest in a pardon for Keonne Rodriguez, the CEO of Samourai Wallet, a company that offers privacy-focused Bitcoin services. Rodriguez was recently sentenced to five years in prison for money laundering. This case has sparked debates within the crypto community,
