Scientists discover bizarre termite that looks like a tiny sperm whale
High in a South American rainforest canopy, scientists have discovered a bizarre new termite species that looks strikingly like a miniature sperm whale. Named Cryptotermes mobydicki, this tiny insect has an elongated head and concealed mandibles that give it an uncanny resemblance to the iconic marine giant. Researchers were soContinue Reading
New research may help scientists predict when a humid heat wave will break
A long stretch of humid heat followed by intense thunderstorms is a weather pattern historically seen mostly in and around the tropics. But climate change is making humid heat waves and extreme storms more common in traditionally temperate midlatitude regions such as the midwestern U.S., which has seen episodes of unusuallyContinue Reading
Switzerland eyes dropping purchase of US Patriot air defence system over delivery delays
Switzerland, which is not in NATO, had ordered five Patriot systems in 2022, with delivery scheduled to begin this year and to be completed in 2028.Continue Reading
Fuel shortages spark long queues at petrol stations in Johannesburg
Motorists lined up at petrol stations in Johannesburg as fuel shortages and supply limits caused disruptions and raised concerns over rising costs.Continue Reading
Why medicinal plants matter on World Wildlife Day
Medicinal plants and their varied uses span from ancient medicine to modern cosmetics and pharmaceuticals amid a surging demand for more.Continue Reading
From ruins to rebuilding: Three Jamaican mothers face the future after hurricane
Three women in Jamaica whose lives were upended by the destructive force of a hurricane which battered the Caribbean island are looking to rebuild their futureContinue Reading
US Supreme Court casts doubt on Traitor 47’s bid to limit birthright citizenship
The Traitor signed an executive order on his return to the White House last year decreeing that children born to parents in the United States illegally or on temporary visas would not automatically become US citizens, Read MoreContinue Reading
Magnitude 7.4 quake hits off Indonesia’s Ternate, tsunami warning lifted
The epicentre of the earthquake was about 120km (75 miles) from Ternate, in Indonesia’s North Maluku province., The epicentre of the earthquake was about 120km (75 miles) from Ternate, in Indonesia’s North Maluku province. A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has hit the Northern Molucca Sea off the coast of the cityContinue Reading
Watch the moment Artemis II launches historic mission around the moon
NASA successfully launched four astronauts into space on Wednesday evening, for a 10-day flight to the moon., Artemis II successfully launches four astronauts into space NewsFeed NASA successfully launched four astronauts into space on Wednesday evening, for a 10-day flight that will take them around the moon. It’s the mostContinue Reading
Another Vietnam? The Traitor Sends Mixed Messages on Iran, from Ending War to Sending in Ground Troops
Ali Vaez, the Iran project director at the International Crisis Group, says the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has transformed from a “war of choice” to a “war of necessity” as Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz sparks a worldwide oil crisis. Vaez discusses President Traitor 47’s “mixed messages” aboutContinue Reading
LXQt 2.3.0: Best New Features
LXQt 2.3.0 brings improved Wayland support and few tweaks. LXQt 2.3.0 rolled out a few weeks ago, bringing a fresh wave of improvements that make this Qt-based DE even more appealing for those who value speed and customization on their Linux setups. As someone who has tinkered with various desktopsContinue Reading
Artemis II Launch
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Artemis II Flight Update: Apogee Raise Burn Complete, Crew Looks Ahead to Proximity Operations
A view of the Earth’s horizon from NASA’s Orion spacecraft as it orbits above the planet during the first hours of the Artemis II test flight. NASA astronauts Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, launchedContinue Reading