NASA has unveiled plans to test nuclear-powered rockets that could send humans to Mars much faster than the traditional craft. According to reports, it currently takes seven months to reach the Red Planet. On Tuesday, the agency announced the plans and stated that it has partnered with the US government’s […]
Daily Archives: January 24, 2023
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Stefanos Tsitsipas narrowly avoided being defaulted from the Australian Open as he smashed a ball in frustration and just missed hitting a ballkid. The world No 4 advanced to the semi-final in three sets on Tuesday but was told that he was “lucky” not to suffer the same fate Novak […]
A bear that has become both an internet and local hero in the Abruzzo region of Italy due to showing no fear of humans has died after being hit by a car. The bear became known online in 2021 after he broke into a bakery to steal some freshly made […]
The College Board said Tuesday it would release a new framework for the Advanced Placement course in African American Studies that the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis blocked from being offered in Florida high schools. The nonprofit organization, which oversees the nationwide Advanced Placement program, announced that on Feb. 1 […]
A painting with mysterious origins is likely a Raphael masterpiece, researchers from the U.K. said after using facial recognition technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze the portrait. The Renaissance-era painting, named the de Brécy Tondo, has been studied extensively for more than 40 years. Researchers from the University of Nottingham […]
The boss of Eurostar has said its trains between the UK and Paris are carrying 30% fewer passengers. Chief executive Gwendoline Cazenave said with post-Brexit border checks and current levels of border staff, there were “bottlenecks” in stations. Eurostar is currently running 14 services per day between London and Paris, […]
The husband of US women’s team defender Crystal Dunn illegally distributed a controlled substance to Portland Thorns players in his role as the team’s athletic trainer, the National Women’s Soccer League announced following an outside investigation. Pierre Soubrier was fired on Tuesday along with Thorns assistant coach Sophie Clough. The […]
WASHINGTON — NASA and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency will cooperate on the development and flight demonstration of a nuclear propulsion system with applications for both national security and space exploration. During a special session of the AIAA SciTech Forum Jan. 24, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced that the […]
Pet dogs respond more patiently when humans clumsily drop a treat out of reach than when it is intentionally pulled away, suggesting canines can understand human intentions Life 25 January 2023 By Corryn Wetzel Pet dogs know when you intend to give them a treat, even if you drop it […]
After wrapping production on The White Lotus‘ second season in Sicily, creator Mike White hinted that he already had a destination for season three in mind. “The first season highlighted money and the second season is sex,” he said. “I think the third season, it would be maybe a satirical, […]
He told Romper back in 2017: “I hated Dunbonnet,” going on to add: “The hair and the beard was so rough.” Some of Jamie’s other aliases include Mac Dubh, the name he had when he was in prison and translated from Gaelic to ‘the son of the black one’ – […]
The Monégasque royals are famed for their exquisite jewellery, and Grace Kelly’s enormous engagement ring is a legendary piece of jewellery. So it was only fitting that Prince Albert of Monaco selected a stunning ring for his future wife Charlene Wittstock in 2010, who is celebrating her 45th birthday today. […]
There’s nothing like crispy roast potatoes with a Sunday dinner, so it can be disappointing when you spend hours cooking them in the oven only to find that they’re still not crunchy enough. While I always thought that the key to the perfect texture came from a pre-heated pan of […]
Get out of the way silicon, you’re not our top transistor anymore. We’ve had enough of your inability to maintain electrical properties at tiny scales. That’s right, we’re leaving you. Moving onwards and upwards onto better things that can truly grow with us. To put it simply: it’s not us, […]
Dreaming of sipping an Aperol spritz in an Italian square? It might not have the sunshine, but there’s one British destination that could come close to la vita bella. According to research from holiday home company, Willerby, there’s one Welsh destination that feels just like Italy. A spokesperson said: “Built […]
CNN — House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark’s daughter was arrested during a protest in Boston and has been arraigned on charges including assault on a police officer. Riley Dowell, 23, was found by police tagging the Parkman Bandstand monument “NO COP CITY” and “ACAB,” according to a press release from […]
Tesla will build a factory in northern Nevada that will manufacture electric semi trucks, the company said Tuesday, putting pressure on traditional truck makers like Daimler and Volvo that are just beginning to sell battery-powered vehicles. The factory, along with a new battery plant, will add 3,000 employees at an […]
Early one night at the new Brooklyn restaurant Masalawala & Sons, a server tells me that a customer recently asked about getting a mild version of some dish or other. He says he told the customer no, this restaurant is owned by the Unapologetic Foods group, and one thing that […]
Grin and bear it! Tarek El Moussa may not like everything wife Heather Rae El Moussa (née Young) pushes him to do — but he knows she’s always looking out for his best interest. “Happy Monday!! Hopefully your Monday didn’t start off with your wife making you drink something that […]
Do YOU speak ape? Take the quiz to see if you can recognise and understand these 10 common chimpanzee and bonobo gestures Humans have retained understanding of chimp gestures thanks to ape ancestors So how many can you recognise in this quiz that was put together for new study? By […]