EDITOR’S PICK
Webb telescope spots never-before-seen feature in Jupiter’s atmosphere
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 […]
Women in Iceland, including the prime minister, to strike over gender inequality
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 […]
Hamas and Israeli troops clash in Gaza as airstrikes intensify
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. […]
As a ground incursion looms, the big question remains: What is Israel’s plan for Gaza?
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 across Mideast as US’ Arab allies warn against pushing Palestinians out
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 slams regulatory ‘headwinds’ for holding up Starship, risking US dominance in space
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 […]
Quartz crystals detected swirling in an exoplanet’s atmosphere
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 […]
‘No safe area’: CNN journalist details his family’s desperate flight south from Gaza City
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 […]
Israeli official says government cannot confirm babies were beheaded in Hamas attack
The Israeli government has not confirmed reports that babies were beheaded in a recent attack by Hamas militias in Israel’s occupied West Bank. The reports were widely shared on social media in reaction to the deadly raid, and some news outlets reported that the babies were beheaded in the attack. The Israeli army did not […]