The Artemis II mission gave the U. S. a morale boost by circling the moon, but the real test is still ahead. NASA isn’t building the landers itself; instead, it’s betting on SpaceX and Blue Origin to deliver. That’s a gamble because neither company has put humans on the moon before. SpaceX has expe
Going to the bathroom in space sounds like a basic need, but it turns out even that can cause big headaches. The Artemis II crew recently returned from a trip around the Moon, proving they could handle deep-space travel. Yet their shiny new space toilet, which cost millions to develop, had a tiny fl
Europe aims to cut down on forever chemicals, but one big exception could ruin the plan. PFAS are man-made compounds that never break down. They linger in water, soil, and even our bodies. The EU wants to limit their spread, yet factories can still pump out endless amounts under current rules. The
Lawmakers from both parties say no to Trump’s plan to cut NASA’s budget by nearly a quarter in 2027. That’s not surprising—Congress already rejected similar cuts last year. Republican Rep. Brian Babin from Texas argued that the proposal won’t help NASA reach goals set by both the president and Congr
A new coffee shop is opening soon in Cahaba Heights, Alabama, aiming to be more than just a place for a quick caffeine fix. Instead of standard brews, this spot plans to bring a taste of Yemeni coffee culture to the neighborhood. The goal? To create a welcoming space where people can relax, chat, an
Admiral Samuel Paparo once warned about cryptocurrency’s risks, calling it a tool for illegal activities. But years later, he now sees Bitcoin’s technology as a strength for national security. During a Senate hearing in April 2026, he explained how INDOPACOM—a top US military command—uses a Bitcoin
North Carolina has officially labeled 82 counties as disaster zones because of extreme drought. This move helps local farmers get financial support to survive the tough conditions. The problem started months ago when rain stopped coming. Usually, late-season storms provide much-needed water, but thi
NASA plans to send its newest eye into space by early September. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which will be launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, is scheduled for this year’s launch window. The mission aims to complete its journey by May 2027 at the latest. The Roman telescope was ann
Cursor, a fast‑growing coding assistant company, has just announced that SpaceX can buy it for $60 billion later this year. Even if the deal falls through, SpaceX will still pay $10 billion for their collaboration, making it a lucrative outcome for both sides. The company’s leader, Michael Truell,
Towson Town Center now has one in four storefronts sitting empty. Stoney River Steakhouse plans to shut its doors on June 26, joining Apple, Capitol Luggage, Banana Republic, Tommy Bahama, and Madewell, which all left recently. The exodus shows how malls everywhere face a triple threat: shoppers now
