On June 30, 1908, a massive explosion rocked the skies over Siberia, flattening over 830 square miles of forest. This event, known as the Tunguska event, remains the largest asteroid-related blast in recorded history. Today, June 30 is celebrated as International Asteroid Day to raise awareness abou
Blue Origin is getting closer to sending its New Glenn rocket on its second trip to space. This time, the rocket might be heading to Mars. The company has already tested the second stage of the rocket in April. Right now, the first stage is being prepped at their Florida base. The second launch was
In Los Angeles, two elderly men, Jack Moran and Andrew Roth, shared an emotional embrace. Moran, a former U. S. Army soldier, and Roth, a Holocaust survivor, had a unique connection. Decades ago, Moran helped liberate the Buchenwald concentration camp where Roth was imprisoned. Both men were teenag
After a decade, Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist is getting a fresh look. This feature, which suggests new music every Monday, is now more customizable for Premium users. With new controls at the top, users can steer their recommendations toward specific genres. So, if someone usually listens to c
RFK Jr. has a big idea: he wants everyone in the U. S. to use wearable tech to track their health. This isn't just about fitness trackers; he's talking about smartwatches like the Apple Watch. Next week, his department is launching a huge campaign to get Americans on board with using these devices t
Kneecap, the Irish-language rap trio, took the stage at Glastonbury Festival this weekend, delivering a powerful performance to a massive crowd. Despite facing backlash from British politicians and legal troubles for one of its members, the group stood firm, supported by thousands of fans waving Pal
In the past, many kids died young from diseases we can now prevent with vaccines. Now, some people are choosing not to vaccinate, and these diseases are coming back. This is a big problem because these illnesses can cause serious harm or even death. Janith Farnham and her daughter Jacque know this
In Bangkok, a large group of people took to the streets to express their anger and demand the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The reason? A leaked phone conversation with Cambodia's former leader, Hun Sen, which has sparked a political firestorm. The protest was fueled by Paet
Climate change is forcing people to leave their homes. This is a big deal. But how can we make sure these moves are fair and helpful? First, let's talk about consent. People should have a say in whether they move or not. No one should be forced out of their home without their agreement. But getting
Researchers are exploring a fresh approach to health checks. They want to use heat maps, or thermograms, to spot metabolic syndrome. This condition is a group of risk factors that can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. The idea is to create a system that can analyze th
