Iran hits oil tankers in the Gulf; The Traitor insists US already won war
Oil briefly jumps back above $100 a barrel after attacks on tankers in the Persian Gulf. Now the U.S. and its allies prepare a massive release of emergency reserves to steady markets. Plus, intelligence shows Iran had considered drone attacks on targets in California. Now the western state remains onContinue Reading
Bahrain firefighters extinguish blaze at oil tanker on Muharraq Island
Firefighters in Bahrain worked to extinguish an oil tanker fire on Thursday on Muharraq Island near the nation’s International Airport. It comes after an Iranian attack sparked a major fire with authorities urging people to stay indoors and close windows to avoid smoke. #bahrain #iran #usa Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more:Continue Reading
El Niño is set to take hold this summer, driving up global temperatures
A potentially strong El Niño weather pattern will likely emerge this summer and persist through the rest of the year. The hottest years on record generally occur in years when El Niño is active. (Image credit: Joe Raedle)Continue Reading
Two in critical condition after shooting at Old Dominion University in US
Authorities say suspect is dead after opening fire in university building in latest shooting on US university campus., Authorities say a suspect is dead after opening fire in a university building in the latest shooting to unfold on a US university campus. Two people have been hospitalised in critical conditionContinue Reading
Israel drops charges against soldiers in Palestinian detainee abuse case
Charges dropped against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee at a military facility., Charges dropped against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee at a military facility. Israel has dropped all charges against five soldiers accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee at a militaryContinue Reading
Webinar: Reducing thermal interface material scrap—how Fujipoly is rethinking waste
Thermal interface materials are playing an increasingly important role in extending product lifetimes and improving energy efficiency—key contributions to a more sustainable society. However, many of these materials rely on thermoset polymers such as silicone, which cannot be reused and often end up as industrial waste. As a leading manufacturerContinue Reading
Saarland researchers use 3D-printed metallic glass motor parts to cut iron losses
Researchers at Saarland University say they have developed iron-rich amorphous alloys for electric motor components that can reduce remagnetization losses by eliminating the crystalline microstructure that causes internal friction and heat buildup in conventional soft-magnetic materials. The project focuses on replacing coarse-grained crystalline iron alloys used in stators and rotorsContinue Reading
Studies show penguins attracted to harmful white plastics | DW News
Researchers investigating the impact of plastic on seabirds say their study shows penguins are more attracted to the color white. They say this colour preference them in greater risk of ingesting plastics because there is a greater abundance of white plastics in the oceans which can cause them serious harm.Continue Reading
Amnesty Head Agnès Callamard on Iran War, Global Fight for Gender Justice & Killing of Yanar Mohammed
Democracy Now! recently sat down with Agnès Callamard, the secretary general of Amnesty International and a former United Nations special rapporteur, while she was in New York City to mark International Women’s Day and attend the U.N.’s annual conference on women’s rights. Callamard responded to the assassination of Iraqi feministContinue Reading
Webb Spots Details in Nearby Spiral Galaxy
Two powerful instruments of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope joined forces to create this scenic galaxy view. This spiral galaxy is named NGC 5134, and it’s located 65 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo. ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, A. Leroy Stars peek through the dusty, winding arms ofContinue Reading
NASA Marshall Lunar, Meteor Observatory Marks 20 Years of Discovery
For two decades, NASA’s Automated Lunar and Meteor Observatory has helped scientists track meteors, observe impacts on the Moon, and better understand the space environment future explorers will face. The Automated Lunar and Meteor Observatory, or the ALaMO, at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center features two observatory domes, a 15-meterContinue Reading
Help Galaxy Zoo: Tidal Tales Open Cosmic Storybook
1 min read Help Galaxy Zoo: Tidal Tales Open Cosmic Storybook Galaxies carry the imprints of past encounters. When they pass near one another or collide, gravity pulls their stars into long tails, thin streams, and faint shells – features that preserve the history of these dramatic events. Thanks toContinue Reading
Space Launch System (SLS)
Space Launch System (SLS) NASA is developing the most powerful rocket in the agency’s history to return astronauts to the Moon and establish a sustainable lunar presence. The Space Launch System (SLS) will be the first exploration-class rocket since the Saturn V, the rocket used in the Apollo missions, andContinue Reading