Ever thought of building a house in space? Scientists are now testing if wood can handle the harsh conditions of space. A wooden satellite, named after the Latin word for wood, LignoSat, was recently sent into orbit. It will spend the next six months being exposed to space to see how it holds up. T
Mark Cuban, the billionaire entrepreneur known for his role on “Shark Tank, ” has had some public disagreements with former President Donald Trump. But did you know he's been living in his Trump International Hotel and Tower in New York City for nearly 25 years? This luxurious condo, located on the
You know how we thought the strongest gamma rays in the universe came from supermassive black holes far, far away? Well, scientists just found a tiny black hole nearby that's giving those giants a run for their money! This little powerhouse is called V4641 Sagittarii. It's a binary system, meaning
Daniel Hardy, a defensive end for the Chicago Bears, recently visited Advocate Sherman Hospital's Cancer Center in Elgin. He wanted to inspire patients and staff by sharing gifts and encouraging words. Hardy has a personal connection to cancer: his dad passed away from it, and his mom fought and won
Google Chrome's latest update promises better control over memory usage with an enhanced Memory Saver feature. While some users think Chrome is a memory-guzzler, recent tests suggest otherwise. The new version offers three memory-saving modes: Moderate, Balanced, and Maximum. Each mode handles inact
Kamala Harris has a lineup of big names like Bruce Springsteen and Beyoncé backing her. Donald Trump, on the other hand, has celebs like Kid Rock and Hulk Hogan in his corner. As the 2024 election nears, Democrats are banking on celebrity support to energize voters. But does all this star power real
Recently, investigators found worrying notes at ballot box arson sites in Portland and Vancouver. These boxes, which store important election votes, were targeted by mysterious devices. The messages on these devices said "Free Gaza" and "Free Palestine. " However, law enforcement is still puzzled ab
Imagine you're in a place where there's no cell signal, and you really need to send a text. That's where Android's new satellite messaging feature comes in handy. This year, Google announced that Android users in the U. S. (except for a couple of states) can use their Pixel 9 phones to connect to sa
Imagine a time when historical tales were passed down through generations, often written down long after the events occurred. This is the case with many Norse and Icelandic sagas, including the Sverris Saga. This saga describes the tumultuous reign of King Sverre Sigurdsson in the 12th century, fill
For over three years, I've been using Windows 11 on some pretty old machines that Microsoft officially doesn't support. As the deadline for Windows 10 support looms in 2025, I've been thinking: is this a good way to keep an older computer ticking over? Let's dive into my experience. I've tested Win
