A major test explosion last night destroyed Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket at its Florida launch site, leaving no injuries but raising big questions about NASA’s moon plans. The rocket was supposed to help deliver cargo and eventually astronauts to the lunar surface as part of the Artemis program, b
A major medical device company just won a court case that could shape how heart pumps get made in the future. A jury decided that Abiomed’s Impella heart pumps don’t break Maquet’s patent rules. Even more surprising? The jury said Maquet’s patent itself wasn’t even valid. That’s a double win for Abi
Phones get hot when they work hard, especially during gaming or heavy tasks. Most chips today use a design where memory sits right on top of the processor, which traps heat and forces the chip to slow down sooner. Samsung tried a different approach with its Exynos 2600 by putting a copper heatsink d
A lineup of musicians planned to perform at a summer concert series on the National Mall in Washington, D. C. , has seen several high-profile exits just days before the event was set to begin. The Freedom 250 series, which runs from June 25 to July 10, was advertised as a celebration of American cul
The Democrats’ big report on why they lost the 2024 election quietly skipped the one topic that split their voters more than any other. No mention of Gaza, Palestine, Israel, Arab Americans, or Muslims appeared in the nearly 200 pages. This wasn’t a simple slip—it was a deliberate avoidance. Pollin
The Chicago school board just hit pause on renewing contracts for seven charter schools, sparking a heated debate late Thursday night. Eleven board members—all picked by the mayor or tied to the teachers’ union—argued they need more time to dig into financial reports before making any decisions. The
Spain’s top ruling party is tangled in multiple legal battles involving high-ranking officials. While Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez himself isn’t directly involved, his inner circle—including family and close allies—has come under scrutiny for alleged crimes like bribery and influence-peddling. More
An artist in Brooklyn builds living sculptures that grow, move, and even lift off the ground. In a forested park outside New York City, she places tall columns filled with soil, water and microbes that change color over time. The work only exists in summer, when light and heat let the tiny communiti
The Koger Center in Columbia invites artists from across the state to join its yearly “Koger Center Project” competition. Submissions are accepted now and will close on August 2, 2026. There is no entry fee, but each participant may submit up to ten pieces. After two rounds of juried evaluation,
British supermarket giant Asda is set to overhaul its online shopping system by partnering with tech company Ocado. The move aims to speed up changes and bring new features across all 1, 100 physical stores and the network of dark‑store warehouses starting in 2027. Ocado will supply a full stack o
