Launch Advances Amazon’s Satellite Network United Launch Alliance completed another major step in building Amazon’s satellite-internet system, sending 27 Amazon Leo spacecraft into low Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The predawn launch used an Atlas V rocket, a trusted workhorse nearing the end of its operational life. Amazon Leo, previously known as Project Kuiper, aims to create…
A recent outbreak of listeria in the United States has been traced back to ready-to-eat food products from Fresh & Ready Foods LLC, a company based in San Fernando, California. The outbreak has sickened at least 10 individuals across several states, and federal, state, and local health officials are working together to investigate the source and prevent further spread. The…
The northwestern coast of the United States faces a hidden but growing threat that could drastically reshape its future. A recent study has revealed how two powerful natural forces—tectonic activity and climate change—are converging in this region, increasing the risk of flooding and permanent land loss. While the scenic coastline of the Pacific Northwest appears stable, experts have modeled the…
As research funding becomes increasingly uncertain in the United States, the European Union is stepping up to present itself as a new global hub for scientific innovation. With a strategic campaign and new funding instruments, EU leaders are positioning Europe as the next big destination for scientists seeking stability, support, and academic freedom. A Shift in Global Research Dynamics Recent…
The Race to the Seabed In a bold and controversial move, former U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at opening both U.S. and international waters to deep-sea mining. This executive order, designed to boost U.S. production of critical minerals, sidesteps international laws that regulate the high seas and has raised alarm bells among scientists, environmentalists, and even…
Landing Marks Another Milestone in China’s Space Journey Three Chinese astronauts safely returned to Earth on April 30, 2025, after spending six months aboard the Tiangong space station, marking the successful completion of another chapter in China’s rapidly advancing space program. The astronauts—Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze—touched down in Dongfeng, located in China’s Inner Mongolia region. The return…
A Hidden Shield Beneath Yellowstone Yellowstone National Park, known for its stunning geothermal wonders, sits atop one of the largest active volcanic systems in the world. For years, scientists have known about the presence of magma beneath its surface, but much of its internal structure remained a mystery. Now, a team of researchers from Rice University, the University of New…
