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
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
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
Military drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have become crucial tools for modern armed forces. Unlike traditional jets, drones don't put pilots at risk. They serve various missions, from combat to reconnaissance. When choosing a drone, the military considers its speed and its maximum flying
Director Colin Barnicle, helming the Netflix docuseries on the 2004 Red Sox, shared insights into the candid interviews and storytelling process. He recalled Tom Werner's bold prediction after Game 3 of the 2004 ALCS, despite his internal doubts. Barnicle was impressed by the openness of players lik
Imagine being JD Vance, the guy who has to make sense of Donald Trump's controversial comments. Vance, Trump's running mate, often finds himself in the spotlight, trying to explain or defend what Trump says. This isn't an official job, but it's become his role. Remember when Trump questioned Kamala
Are you fed up with Windows updates that drag on and slow down your computer? Microsoft has a new trick up its sleeve with Windows 11's latest update, 24H2. This update is designed to be faster and lighter on your CPU. Research showed that 24H2 was around 46% quicker and used about 15% less CPU time
