Well, it seems like Boeing is still facing a bumpy ride with its Starliner commercial crew program. In a recent press release, the company admitted it's bracing for some more financial hits. They're expecting to take a $400 million beating, along with some other programs like the VC-25B presidential
Ever heard of nanosheets that are just a few atoms thick but packed with amazing light-absorbing abilities? Scientists have made such nanosheets using a mix of gallium arsenide and aluminum gallium arsenide, called GaAs/AlGaAs. These super-thin nanosheets have special light properties that make them
Get ready to watch a celestial spectacle! This January, you can spot five planets in the night sky with your naked eye, and even catch a glimpse of two more with a telescope. Imagine seeing Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars all at once! Plus, Uranus and Neptune are part of the squad too, but you'll n
Get ready, Charleston! A unique experience is coming to Citadel Mall in West Ashley. The Charleston Planetarium Society is setting up an inflatable planetarium dome right next to Planet Fitness. This 50-seat theater will offer shows on astronomy, biology, and history, all aimed at inspiring folks, e
Have you ever wondered how the future of Antarctica's ice sheets might unfold? Scientists are using a model called CISM to simulate what could happen over the next few centuries. This model is part of a larger project called ISMIP6, which aims to improve predictions about the future of ice sheets.
Imagine being stuck in space for over seven months. That's the reality for some NASA astronauts, who finally got a chance to step outside for a spacewalk. Astronaut Suni Williams, the commander of the International Space Station, ventured out on a spacewalk on January 16, 2025. She and her fellow as
In a significant shift, Bill Nelson stepped down from his post as NASA administrator on January 20, 2021. This date marked the end of the Biden Administration and the start of Donald Trump's second term as president. Nelson, a long-time public servant with a career spanning over five decades, took t
Masahiro Nakai, a former idol from the boy band SMAP, has found himself entangled in a scandal that's causing big waves for Fuji Television. The scandal revolves around an alleged sexual assault at a dinner party last year, where Nakai reportedly paid a settlement of 90 million yen ($577, 000). Thou
Meet Dave Culwell, the owner of Burger Schmurger in Dallas. He's not just flipping burgers—he's flipping them for a good cause. On January 26, 2025, Culwell is hosting a special burger sale at Oak Highlands Brewery to raise funds for the victims of the devastating Los Angeles fires. The event starts
President Trump's second term kicked off with big plans for Mars but puzzling leadership at NASA. In his inaugural speech, Trump talked about sending astronauts to Mars, but there was confusion about who was in charge at NASA. Bill Nelson and Pam Melroy had just stepped down as administrator and dep
