Boeing’s Starliner capsule, which delivered NASA astronauts to the International Space Station in early June, will be returning to Earth empty. This decision marks a significant change in plans for both NASA and Boeing, as the capsule was originally intended to be the primary choice for returning the crew. Unfortunately, Starliner’s crew flight test faced
Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating condition that affects the nervous system, leading to symptoms like shaking, stiffness, and difficulty moving. The root cause of Parkinson’s is the death of neurons that produce dopamine, a crucial chemical that helps control movement in the body. While Parkinson’s itself is not fatal, it can lead to serious complications
Isabela Merced’s role in Alien: Romulus as the pregnant character Kay was actually inspired by the character Dina from The Last of Us video game. Director Fede Álvarez shared that while he was playing The Last of Us 2, he decided to incorporate elements from Dina’s character into Kay’s storyline in the Alien sequel. It’s
Anthony Fauci, MD, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), was recently hospitalized after contracting West Nile virus. Thankfully, a spokesperson has confirmed that he is now at home and is expected to make a full recovery. This news brings relief to many who have followed Fauci’s career closely.
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a knife attack in the German city of Solingen that resulted in the deaths of three people and the injury of eight others. The attack took place during a festival in the city, where live bands were playing in celebration of the city’s 650th anniversary. Describing the perpetrator
WhatsApp has been making strides in enhancing user experience by introducing new features such as chat themes. The latest development from the messaging app includes the ability for users to customize their chat bubbles and background using preset themes or by selecting their own colors and wallpapers. As spotted by feature tracker WABetaInfo, WhatsApp will
The recent conversation between U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has brought to light the importance of military aid for Ukraine’s independence. President Biden announced a new military aid package worth $125 million ahead of Ukraine’s Independence Day. This aid package includes crucial supplies such as air-defense missiles, counter-drone equipment, anti-armor missiles,
In a groundbreaking discovery, a 400-year-old mystery surrounding the identity of four men buried in the first permanent settlement in the Americas, Jamestown, Virginia, may have finally been unraveled. Through a combination of DNA analysis and archaeological research, two of the anonymous individuals laid to rest in the church graveyard in 1610 CE have been
It has been reported that the Big 12 Conference is currently in discussions with the University of Connecticut (UConn) regarding the possibility of the school joining the league in all sports. These talks have not yet resulted in a formal vote for UConn’s membership, with some sources indicating that there has been resistance among several
A disability rights organization based in New York has recently filed a federal class action lawsuit against Nassau County’s Mask Transparency Act. The organization, Disability Rights of New York, is arguing that the ban on wearing masks in public, unless for health or religious reasons, is unconstitutional and discriminatory against individuals with disabilities. The lawsuit