In Colombia, the Amazon River has hit record lows, seriously affecting local Indigenous communities. Marciano Flores, a 69-year-old fisherman from the Cocama community, has never seen the river this low in his lifetime. The severe drought has made it harder for him and other fishermen to catch fish,
Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated that a Chinese blockade of the island wouldn’t just be a drill, but actually an act of war. This comes after China’s recent military exercises, known as “Joint Sword-2024B”. These drills practiced scenarios like blocking important ports and attacking m
Get ready for a fashion-forward space adventure! NASA has teamed up with Prada to create spacesuits for their upcoming Artemis III mission. These aren't your average spacesuits; they're sleek, high-tech, and come with a hefty price tag. But why Prada? The Italian fashion house isn't just about style
Did you know that staying balanced on one leg can reveal your age and overall health? A recent study says that as you grow older, this simple test can show how well different parts of your body work together. Flamingos do it all the time, right? But when we try, it's not just about standing still. I
NASA is making a big change in how it talks to space. Instead of using its own satellites, like the Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS), it's switching to commercial ones. This is happening on November 8th. These new satellites are made by companies like SpaceX and Inmarsat. NASA will use them
Imagine China holding massive naval and air force exercises all around Taiwan. This wasn't a surprise drill; it was a clear message from China to Taiwan. China's Defense Ministry explained that these drills were a reaction to Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te refusing to acknowledge that Taiwan is par
You might have heard about some big military drills happening near Taiwan. China isn't happy with Taiwan's newest president, Lai Ching-te, who recently said China can't boss Taiwan around. So, as a response, China sent a huge fleet, including planes and ships, to show their might. They even used the
A big event is happening in the North Sea, and it’s not just any event. It’s a major naval exercise called Strike Warrior, organized by NATO. The star of the show is the USS Harry S. Truman, a US Navy aircraft carrier, which is joining forces with the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wal
On Tuesday, Japan's military shared that the Chinese aircraft carrier, Liaoning, had moved away from Taiwan and was heading back to the South China Sea. The Liaoning had been taking part in major military exercises near Taiwan, which included simulated attacks on sea and land targets. It was spotted
China's President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Fujian province, which faces Taiwan. This visit happened right after China's military held large-scale exercises. The drills involved the navy, air force, missile force, and land troops. They simulated a blockade of Taiwan, an island that China claim
