Imagine this: your latest online purchase from Amazon is not just a click away, but a buzz away! The giant has started using drones to deliver packages in certain parts of Phoenix. This isn't just a futuristic dream anymore; it's happening right now in the West Valley of Phoenix Metro. You can expec
Have you ever wondered what material could be used to build houses on the moon or Mars? Well, a team from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry has an answer: wood! They've launched the world's first wooden satellite into space to test the idea. The tiny satellite, named LignoSat, is no bigger
Most people still use disposable batteries for devices like TV remotes and clocks. While convenient, they're not great for the environment. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries have been around for a while, but now there's a new option: batteries with built-in USB charging ports. This means you don't
You thought it was just water? Think again! Scientists in Miami have discovered that it’s raining something else too: chemicals that just won’t go away. They are called PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', because they stick around in the environment for a long time. These chemicals have been in use since
In 1995, director Ron Howard brought the 1970 Apollo 13 mission to the big screen, starring Tom Hanks. This space drama tells the story of a spacecraft explosion that nearly ended the lives of three astronauts. But how accurate is the movie? Retired NASA astronaut Nicole Stott watched the film and s
Did you know that limiting sugar intake during the first 1, 000 days of life can make a big difference in health later on? Research from universities in the US and Canada shows that people who had less sugar from birth to age two had a lower risk of getting type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure as
Get ready, sky-watchers! The Southern Taurid meteor shower is set to dazzle us late on November 6 into the early hours of November 7. While this shower might not produce a lot of meteors—only about five per hour—it makes up for it with stunning fireballs. These are super-bright meteors, brighter tha
Prince William is kicking off a four-day trip to South Africa, with a big focus on climate change and the environment. He'll chat with young environmentalists, hang out with local fishermen, and even join a rugby practice at a local school. The highlight of his visit? The Earthshot Prize ceremony, w
Prince William, 42, is heading to South Africa for an important visit, focusing on environmental issues and global warming. He's not just talking about it; he's also hosting a big event called the Earthshot Prize. This prize gives money to five groups that come up with clever ideas to help the envir
The Achilles drone battalion, part of Kyiv's 92nd Assault Brigade, uses around 3, 000 first-person view drones each month. However, they're not choosing high-tech Western drones. Why? Because they don't work well in Ukraine's war conditions. Rustam Nurgudin, the battalion's executive officer, said t
