The ‘Gaza Metro’ is a network of underground tunnels built by Hamas and used by militants in Gaza to move people and weapons. The system is estimated to be 2-3 km long and includes entrances above ground in many areas, connecting buildings and structures. It is equipped with electricity, communications systems, and ventilation and is […]
The powerful Hubble Space Telescope has spotted a never-before-seen feature in Jupiter’s atmosphere: an abrupt brightening near the planet’s equator. Produced by the iiInteraction of Jupiter’s ambiance and magnetic field, the mysterious feature was identified by researchers using images taken in ultraviolet light by Hubble. The brightening is located in the planet’s southern equatorial region […]
Yes, it is true that in October 2016, women in Iceland went on strike to protest gender inequality. This included the prime minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, who called for the protest to help bring awareness to the gender wage gap and the lack of female representation in the workplace and in legislative roles. The protest was […]
Many of the recent clashes between Hamas forces and Israeli troops have been fueled by intense Israeli air strikes against Gaza. The fighting has been fierce, seeing Hamas launch rockets into Israel and Israel launch airstrikes, artillery strikes, and tank fire into Gaza. The Israeli government has said that they are targeting Hamas’ military infrastructure. […]
Israel’s plan for Gaza is to bring stability to the region and protect its citizens from rocket attacks originating from Gaza while preventing Hamas from building its military capabilities. To accomplish this, Israel has increased security measures along the border, imposed a blockade on Gaza, carried out aerial and ground attacks against Hamas targets, and […]
Protests against the US’ potential move to shift its policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have spread across the Middle East and North Africa. Protests have been reported in parts of Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Sultan, Qatar, and Kuwait with thousands of people taking to the streets to express their anger and opposition to […]
SpaceX has criticized the long-term regulatory process for its Starship rocket, claiming that the “headwinds” are holding up the progress of the rocket and potentially compromising U.S. leadership in the development of space technologies. The Starship is SpaceX’s next-generation rocket, designed to enable ambitious missions to the Moon and Mars. But in a tweet to […]
This is an exciting discovery! Scientists have hypothesized that it is possible for crystals to form in the atmosphere of gaseous exoplanets, so finding actual evidence of that would provide valuable insights into our understanding of the origin and evolution of such planets. One potential explanation for the existence of quartz crystals in an exoplanet’s […]
CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh and his family were among the thousands of Gazans who had been given just 15 minutes to pack and leave their homes as Israel bombings continued to target Gaza City. The Walsh family’s journey in search of safety took them from the relative safety of the city and into dangerous and […]