Has JWST Finally Found an Exomoon?
Have Astronomers Finally Found an Exomoon? Data from the James Webb Space Telescope and other observatories suggests a supervolcanic exomoon may lurk around the giant exoplanet WASP-39b By Nola Taylor Tillman edited by Lee Billings An artist’s concept of the giant exoplanet WASP-39b and its host star. Astronomers have yet to find irrefutable proof for […]
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Reach New Heights in ‘Cascadia: Alpine Lakes’
Cascadia: Alpine Lakes raises Cascadia to new heights—literally—by adding another dimension to this tile-laying puzzle. Cascadia: Alpine Lakes is a tile-laying game for 1 to 4 players, ages 10 and up, and takes about 30–45 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of $39 for a copy of the […]
SpaceX launches 11th test flight of its mega Starship rocket with another win
By The Associated Press SpaceX launched another of its mammoth Starship rockets on a test flight Monday, successfully making it halfway around the world while releasing mock satellites like last time. Starship — the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built — thundered into the evening sky from the southern tip of Texas. The booster […]
SpaceX’s Starship Succeeds in Final Test Flight of 2025
SpaceX’s Starship Succeeds in Final Test Flight of 2025 With the successful eleventh test flight of its Starship megarocket, SpaceX is on the cusp of a new era in spaceflight By Lee Billings A Starship rocket looms behind a SpaceX sign at the company’s Starbase launch facility in South Texas. Join Our Community of Science […]
Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79
By The Associated Press , NPR Staff Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride,” whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79. Her death was confirmed to NPR by Dori Rath, a […]
Escalation of the Gaza Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis
The United Nations has accused Israel of denying food access to northern Gaza in October, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation.
The Relationship Between Trump and Putin
The relationship between Trump and Putin has been under scrutiny since Trump’s first presidency.
Spain Strengthens Military Support to Ukraine
Spain Strengthens Military Support to Ukraine with €1.129 Billion Aid Package In May 2024, Spain reinforced its commitment to Ukraine by signing a bilateral agreement that includes the provision of military equipment and defense materials worth €1.129 billion. This agreement, signed by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, represents the largest…
Vladimir Putin’s Health:
The health of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been the subject of speculation for years.
