Two astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, have left NASA after their last mission. This mission was special. They tested Boeing's new Starliner spaceship. It was supposed to be a short trip. But things did not go as planned. The Starliner had problems. So, Williams and Wilmore stayed on the
In the new HBO series "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, " fans are introduced to Ser Duncan the Tall, a character far removed from the grandeur of "Game of Thrones. " Dunk, a humble hedge knight, dreams big but faces the harsh reality of his fears and insecurities. This is starkly illustrated in the
Agartala, in Northeast India, faced a serious air quality issue during Diwali. The problem was studied over three years, from 2018 to 2020. Researchers checked the air for five days around Diwali. They started two days before, looked at the day of Diwali, and then two days after. The air got much w
A judge has told Lindsey Halligan, a prosecutor who supports former President Donald Trump, to stop calling herself a "U. S. Attorney. " This comes after a court found that her appointment was not legal. Judge David Novak, who was appointed by Trump, said that Halligan's continued use of the title i
Jeffrey Epstein, a man known for his dark past, had a surprising interest in scientists. He spent years talking to them, donating money, and even getting involved in their work. But why did so many famous scholars associate with him? Epstein was a wealthy financier who liked to be around influentia
New England Patriots fans are in for a challenge if they want to cheer on their team in the AFC Championship game in Denver. The issue? Ticketmaster is only selling tickets to people who live in the Rocky Mountain area. That means fans from New England won't get a chance to buy tickets directly from
Plastic waste is a big problem in our oceans. To understand how it breaks down, scientists tested three common plastics: polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and Nylon-6 (N6). They put these plastics in seawater with hydrogen peroxide and exposed them to UV light and heat. Over time, they checked
Grover Thompson's story is one of injustice and resilience. He was arrested for a crime he didn't do. Thompson was just trying to get out of the rain in 1981 when he saw a man attacking a woman. But instead of being a hero, he was accused of the crime. The Illinois Innocence Project later found out
Scientists have been working on making a special enzyme better at producing a form of vitamin D. This enzyme is a mix of different parts, like a custom-made tool. The usual way to improve such enzymes is to tweak small parts here and there. But this time, the team took a bigger picture approach. Th
In Northern Michigan, a growing number of people are worried about the rapid growth of data centers. These centers need a lot of energy and are often linked to cryptocurrency mining and artificial intelligence. Environmental groups and community leaders are stepping up to educate residents about the
