NASA has just sent a bunch of flat, disk-shaped satellites into space. These DiskSats could change how small satellites do their job in orbit. The launch happened on December 18 from Virginia. A Rocket Lab Electron rocket carried the four DiskSats into low Earth orbit. These satellites are differen
On Mars, a rover named Perseverance has been busy exploring and making discoveries. It's been there for almost five years, and it's about the size of a small car. This rover has traveled around 25 miles (40 kilometers) on the Martian surface, collecting soil samples and doing science experiments. R
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum saw a boost recently. This happened as Asian markets reacted to Japan's interest rate hike. The Bank of Japan raised rates to the highest level in 30 years. This move was expected. It did not scare investors. Instead, it led to gains in Asian stocks and cry
Bitcoin is doing pretty well right now. It's holding strong around $87, 000. But why? Well, traders are being extra careful. They're waiting to see what the Bank of Japan is going to do with interest rates. It's like they're sitting on their hands, not wanting to make any big moves until they know m
Big investors are pouring money into digital currencies, even when the market feels uncertain. In just seven weeks, over $2. 6 billion was invested in these assets. Bitcoin trusts grabbed the biggest chunk with $940 million, while Ethereum attracted $423 million. Even smaller coins like Bittensor sa
The United States has recently announced a significant arms deal with Taiwan, valued at $11. 1 billion. This package includes advanced weaponry like High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and M109 self-propelled howitzers, along with anti-tank missiles and loitering munitions. This deal ma
A man in Colorado has been found guilty of multiple sexual assaults. David Kats, aged 56, was convicted on 17 counts, including 12 for sexual assault. This case is unique because the victims found each other through a Facebook group called “Are We Dating the Same Guy? ” This group is usually used to
War images on TV can be tough to watch. They show us the worst parts of conflict. A recent study looked at how people in Spain react to these images on the news. The study used eye-tracking tech to see where people looked and for how long. Participants were shown still images from Spanish TV news.
Putin's yearly press conference is a strange mix of big global talks and small local questions. This year, it happened right after Europe gave Ukraine a huge $105 billion loan. This money helps Ukraine keep fighting, but it also made Putin mad. He talked about Russia's wins in the war, but he also s
In a move to stabilize the economy, Russia's central bank lowered its key interest rate to 16%. This decision came as inflation is easing, but the economy is still struggling to grow, partly due to the ongoing military actions in Ukraine. The central bank's announcement coincided with President Vla
