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An interesting incident on the International Space Station (ISS) this weekend alarmed the astronauts. The unmanned Russian cargo vehicle Progress, newly docked to the station, arrived with an unexpected odor and small droplets floating in the air. The vehicle, which was carrying food, water, clothes, medical supplies, and scientific equipment, emitted an unusual smell during its descent. Due to this smell coming from the cargo module, the astronauts quickly closed the hatch and activated the air purifiers. Subsequent checks the following day reported that the air quality had returned to normal. Crew is safe A statement from the official ISS…
President Joe Biden on Tuesday said the United States would lead a fresh effort to secure a truce in Gaza, as he welcomed a ceasefire to end hostilities between Israel and Lebanon. “Now Hamas has a choice to make. Their only way out is to release the hostages, including American citizens, which they hold, and, in the process, bring an end to the fighting, which would make possible a surge of humanitarian relief,” Biden said. “Over the coming days, the United States will make another push with Türkiye, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza. With…
While 2.5 billion people worldwide still lack internet access, Elon Musk’s SpaceX aims to connect smartphones directly to satellite internet through its “Direct to Cell” satellites. SpaceX’s Starlink network plans to link smartphones to its satellite system via these new satellites. Overcoming Technical Barriers According to information on Starlink’s website, connecting mobile phones to satellites hundreds of kilometers away is technically challenging due to the low antenna capabilities of smartphones. To overcome these challenges and provide standard LTE service to mobile phones, Starlink satellites are equipped with innovative new silicon, phased-array antennas, and advanced software algorithms. The company announced that…
President Joe Biden on Tuesday said the United States would lead a fresh effort to secure a truce in Gaza, as he welcomed a ceasefire to end hostilities between Israel and Lebanon. “Now Hamas has a choice to make. Their only way out is to release the hostages, including American citizens, which they hold, and, in the process, bring an end to the fighting, which would make possible a surge of humanitarian relief,” Biden said. “Over the coming days, the United States will make another push with Türkiye, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza. With…
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday welcomed as “good news” a US and French-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The deal will come into force on Wednesday at 4:00 am local time (0200 GMT), Biden said, speaking at the White House as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced his ministers had approved the deal.
Israel’s security cabinet has agreed a ceasefire deal with Lebanon, Channel 12 reported on Tuesday. The accord was expected to take effect on Wednesday. Netanyahu announced the Israeli Cabinet’s approval of cease-fire agreement with Lebanon, claiming Tel Aviv has the right to respond forcefully to any ‘violations’ from Hezbollah.
After the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant, posters of Netanyahu with the “Wanted” label have been put up on walls in the streets of the UK. British Foreign Minister David Lammy stated, “If Netanyahu visits the UK, the necessary legal process will be followed.” The decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to make waves. The ICC in The Hague issued a ruling on Thursday accepting the request of the court’s prosecutor, Karim Khan, to issue an arrest warrant for Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on suspicion of committing crimes against…
Astronomers have discovered a planet just 3 million years old in the depths of the universe. TIDYE-1b, also known as IRAS 04125+2902 b, is one of the youngest planets ever observed. In comparison, Earth is 4.5 billion years old, making it 1,500 times older than TIDYE-1b. The discovery of this young planet offers important insights into the early stages of planet formation. This special discovery is prompting scientists to reassess their models of how planets are born. “Opportunity to understand the planet formation process” Madyson Barber, a graduate student at the University of North Carolina (UNC-Chapel Hill) and lead author…
Over 30 pilot whales stranded on a New Zealand beach were successfully rescued, led by the local Māori group Patuharakeke. While most whales returned to the sea, four—three adults and a calf—did not survive. New Zealand is one of the countries where whale strandings occur most frequently. The rescue took place on Ruakākā Beach in northern New Zealand, with the team using special fabric slings to carry the whales back to the water. Patuharakeke stayed on the beach overnight to ensure the whales did not re-strand, and no further incidents were reported. FREQUENT WHALE STRANDINGS IN NEW ZEALAND New Zealand…
A top military official with NATO called on businesses Monday to prepare for a “wartime scenario” by bringing their production lines back home instead of relying on China and Russia, which could shut off access after starting a war. “Businesses need to be prepared for a wartime scenario and adjust their production and distribution lines accordingly. Because while it may be the military who wins battles, it’s the economies that win wars,” Admiral Rob Bauer, chairman of NATO’s military committee, said in his address at an event organized by the European Policy Centre in the Belgian capital Brussels. Stressing that…