The planet 55 Cancri e is a hot, rocky world that's been puzzling scientists. It shows big changes in brightness over short periods. These changes happen in both visible and infrared light. The temperature swings are massive, around 1, 400 Kelvin, give or take a few hundred. This is like the differe
The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is in full swing, and China is at the heart of it. Two giants, CATL and BYD, are leading the charge in battery technology. CATL, the world's top battery maker, recently announced a new battery that can power an EV for about 320 miles on a single charge. This is a
People have been going to space for a long time now. Since the year 2000, there have been 162 missions. These include flights on the Space Shuttle, Russian Soyuz missions, Chinese astronauts' first trips, and even commercial trips on SpaceX's Dragon capsule. There were also privately funded suborbit
In the middle of New York's budget talks, a secret battle is unfolding. The target? Rules that make sure private schools, including religious ones, teach important subjects like math, science, English, and history. These rules are called "substantial equivalency" regulations. They ensure that privat
Pope Francis is currently resting in an open coffin inside a chapel at the Casa Santa Marta. This is the same place where he lived before becoming the leader of the Catholic Church. The chapel is filled with symbols that hold deep meaning in Christianity. One of the most important figures in the ro
Birds in zoos and wildlife parks are often the last hope for species on the brink of disappearing forever. These places are crucial for saving birds from extinction. But there is a problem that needs attention. The number of male and female birds in these places is often not equal. This imbalance ca
The journey to honor a young tech-savvy Catholic has hit a snag. Carlo Acutis, who passed away at just 15, was on track to become the first millennial saint. His canonization, set for next Sunday, has been delayed. This is due to the recent passing of Pope Francis. The event was planned for St. Pete
Europe is full of experts talking about biodiversity. They have lots of data on how biodiversity is doing, where it's going, and what can be done about it. But there's a problem. All this knowledge isn't always getting to the people who make the rules. The EU has a big plan to fix this by 2030.
The Vatican was buzzing with activity on a recent Easter Sunday. The highlight of the day was Pope Francis delivering his traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. This annual event draws a massive crowd to St. Peter's Square, all eager to receive the pontiff's
Steven Bartlett is a name that has become synonymous with podcasting success. He is the mastermind behind "The Diary of a CEO, " a show that has amassed over 10 million YouTube subscribers and 20 million social media followers. This makes it one of the most popular podcasts in the world, second only
