The market for X-ray inspection systems is expected to grow significantly. By 2032, it could reach USD 2. 59 billion, up from USD 1. 63 billion in 2024. This growth is driven by stricter quality control and safety standards in industries like aerospace, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. These systems
Bruce Appelgate has been a key figure in climate research for two decades. He manages a fleet of research ships that sail from San Diego. These ships are used by scientists from universities and the government. They go on long trips to study the ocean and its impact on climate change. The ships fac
Ann Lee, a simple blacksmith's daughter from Manchester, was born on a leap day in 1736. From a young age, she was deeply spiritual, drawn to divine worship and repulsed by physical intimacy. Her life took an extraordinary turn when she became the leader of a significant religious movement in Americ
Pope Leo XIV is making some big changes to how Christmas is celebrated at the Vatican. He's bringing back old traditions that haven't been seen in years. One of these is the Christmas Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, which hasn't happened since 1994. This Mass will take place on December 25th at 10
In Columbus, Ohio, people who became citizens are now carrying their passports everywhere. Shops and groups helping immigrants are delivering things to those too scared to leave their homes. Churches in these neighborhoods are nearly empty. Why? Because Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has
Scientists have uncovered some fascinating differences in how blood vessels work in various types of lab mice. The C57BL/6 mice, which are super popular in research, come in two types: C57BL/6J and C57BL/6N. People often mix them up, but they're not exactly the same. First off, the C57BL/6N mice se
In 2025, crime rates in the U. S. took a noticeable dip. This drop was seen everywhere—big cities, small towns, and across different regions and states. Murders saw a big decrease, about 20% less than in 2024. Other crimes, like robberies, assaults, and thefts, also went down. Experts think the pan
Filecoin (FIL) saw a slight drop in value, losing 2% of its price during Tuesday's trading session. This dip was part of a broader trend in the crypto market, rather than something specific to Filecoin itself. The price of Filecoin is closely linked to the overall sentiment in the crypto world. This
Hubble has done it again, capturing a colossal cosmic disk that looks like a sandwich. This isn't just any space snack; it's the biggest protoplanetary disk ever seen. Nicknamed Dracula's Chivito, it's about 1, 000 light-years away and stretches roughly 400 billion miles. That's about 40 times wider
Chicago is in for a cloudy and rainy Christmas this year. Forget about a white Christmas. The weather will be grey and gloomy instead. The city will see lots of clouds over the next few days. Christmas Eve will be in the mid-40s, with light rain and drizzle expected in the afternoon. The gloomy w
