Fifty-five years ago, the UK launched Skynet-1A, a military communications satellite. It stopped working after a year and a half, but it's still up there, the oldest UK spacecraft in orbit. Recently, someone moved it from its original orbit above Africa to a new spot above the Americas. No one knows
As Pennsylvania's Senate race remains undecided a week after Election Day, Republicans are confident of victory, while Democrats hold onto hope. The race between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick is close, with McCormick leading by around 40, 000 votes and about 122, 000 votes
For the first time since seizing power, the Taliban will be present at a major international climate conference. The event, COP29, kicks off in Azerbaijan this Monday. Although the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan is not widely recognized, the country's environment agency announced a delegation will at
Space-science programs offer great benefits to countries by boosting science, technology, education, and economy. However, the high costs have prevented developing nations from joining in, and even developed countries have scaled back spending over the past decade. This study looks into how internat
The New York Giants are in Munich, Germany, preparing for a crucial game against the Carolina Panthers. This international matchup comes with a unique set of challenges and opportunities for the Giants, who are looking to restore some pride after a tough season. The team, led by quarterback Daniel J
Every country has its own set of rules for soldiers, shaped by history and culture. Soldiers have big responsibilities, as they can use deadly force. They must be experts with their weapons and follow the laws of war, showing humanity at all times. Their leaders guide them, and the nation supports t
When China became a communist country in 1949, something special happened. All its different ethnic groups joined together on a single path, known as socialism. This wasn't something that had happened in thousands of years! The Communist Party of China (CPC) figured out a unique way to handle this -
In a surprising twist, a recent study in Norway found that letting kids take the lead in class discussions can shape their sense of national identity. Researchers dug into 289 writing assignments and 33 group chats from six high schools. They discovered that when teachers stepped back, something ama
In a recent episode of BFFs, the Barstool podcast, Brianna LaPaglia opened up about her tumultuous breakup with singer Zach Bryan. The Barstool personality revealed new details of emotional abuse she claims she endured during their relationship. After the breakup, Bryan reportedly offered her a $12
Ever wondered how graduates of a Master of Public Health (MPH) program view their skills and job performance? Researchers explored this by talking to and surveying MPH graduates. They used a two-step method: first, they collected info through interviews, then they surveyed more people. This approach
