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Pentagon alerts: New Russian super-missile might strike Ukraine within days

Pentagon alerts: New Russian super-missile might strike Ukraine within days

Pentagon warns about possible launch of Russias new Oreshnik missile against Ukraine based on fresh intel data. US officials dont see it as crucial weapon but promise more defense aid to Kyiv

Politics, Science • December 11 2024 , 08:25 PM  •  48564 views
US wildlife officials finally take action to save disappearing monarch butterflies

US wildlife officials finally take action to save disappearing monarch butterflies

After years of waiting‚ monarch butterflies may get federal protection as threatened species. Population dropped drastically since 1980s due to human activity and climate-related changes

Society, Science • December 11 2024 , 05:48 PM  •  8424 views
Strange disease outbreak in Congo: First lab results point to unexpected cause

Strange disease outbreak in Congo: First lab results point to unexpected cause

Scientists in Congo try to solve mystery behind deadly disease affecting southwest region. Initial tests show surprising connection to common illness‚ but researchers need more proof

Society, Science • December 11 2024 , 04:02 PM  •  4284 views
Cyprus turns to sea water as drought empties island's dams

Cyprus turns to sea water as drought empties island's dams

Mediterranean island faces serious water shortage with dams at quarter capacity after dry winters. Government plans quick solution with new desalination facilities starting next fall

Society, Politics, Science • December 11 2024 , 12:22 PM  •  1733 views
Pentagon's new missile defense test near Guam shows unexpected results

Pentagon's new missile defense test near Guam shows unexpected results

US military completed its first-ever missile defense test near Guam using new radar system and advanced interceptor. The successful operation marks a big step for protecting this strategic Pacific location

Politics, Science • December 11 2024 , 07:28 AM  •  3007 views
Ukraine shifts focus to home-made weapons as Western support might change

Ukraine shifts focus to home-made weapons as Western support might change

Ukrainian military plans to boost its own weapons production as Western aid could decrease next year. Local drone program becomes key element in maintaining long-range strike capabilities

Business, Politics, Science • December 11 2024 , 07:03 AM  •  3744 views
Drone hits IAEA car near biggest nuclear plant in Europe - what happened?

Drone hits IAEA car near biggest nuclear plant in Europe - what happened?

A drone-strike damaged International Atomic Energy Agency car near Ukraineʼs Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility during staff rotation. IAEA staff members stayed safe but the incident raised serious safety questions

Politics, Science • December 10 2024 , 09:38 PM  •  1292 views
European satellites team up to create never-before-seen views of the sun

European satellites team up to create never-before-seen views of the sun

Two high-tech satellites just started their space dance to make artificial solar eclipses. This ground-breaking ESA mission opens new ways to peek at suns outer atmosphere

Science • December 10 2024 , 07:09 PM  •  2633 views
Secret supply chain wars: How spies mess with tech worldwide

Secret supply chain wars: How spies mess with tech worldwide

Global powers fight hidden battles through tech supply-chains since cold-war times. Modern cyber-attacks and Chinaʼs tech-grab strategy force US to re-think its approach to business partnerships

Business, Politics, Science • December 10 2024 , 05:52 PM  •  1005 views
Secret supply chain wars: How nations play high-tech hide and seek

Secret supply chain wars: How nations play high-tech hide and seek

From Cold War tricks to modern cyber-attacks nations keep finding ways to mess with each others tech supplies. Recent events show how digital age made these games more complex than ever

Business, Politics, Science • December 10 2024 , 05:09 PM  •  1093 views
Chinese mining firm's actions raise questions in Congo's protected forest zone

Chinese mining firm's actions raise questions in Congo's protected forest zone

Deep in Congoʼs rainforest a mining operation continues its work in a special wildlife area. The site‚ home to rare forest giraffes faces growing pressure between resource extraction and nature protection

Business, Science • December 10 2024 , 03:09 AM  •  2506 views
China takes aim at tech giant Nvidia in new monopoly case

China takes aim at tech giant Nvidia in new monopoly case

Chinese regulators started looking into Nvidiaʼs business practices for possible monopoly issues. This move adds to the growing tech-sector rivalry between Beijing and Washington

Business, Politics, Science • December 9 2024 , 07:11 PM  •  687 views
Chemical weapons watchdog alerts Syria after major power shift in Damascus

Chemical weapons watchdog alerts Syria after major power shift in Damascus

International chemical weapons organization steps up monitoring of Syrian facilities after significant changes in Damascus leadership. The group demands strict compliance with safety protocols for toxic materials

Politics, Science • December 9 2024 , 04:20 PM  •  779 views
Five expert views on AI threats to democracy that nobody expected

Five expert views on AI threats to democracy that nobody expected

Recent US elections showed no major AI disruptions but experts stay alert about future risks. Scientists and policy-makers suggest new ways to protect democratic processes from artificial-intelligence threats

Politics, Science • December 8 2024 , 06:10 PM  •  1778 views
Five ways artificial intelligence shapes modern democracy - experts explain why

Five ways artificial intelligence shapes modern democracy - experts explain why

Tech experts point to growing AI influence on democratic processes worldwide while suggesting ways to protect election systems. Recent developments show both opportunities and risks that need immediate attention

Society, Politics, Science • December 8 2024 , 03:43 PM  •  3397 views
Expert warns: AI safety in elections isn't guaranteed despite peaceful vote season

Expert warns: AI safety in elections isn't guaranteed despite peaceful vote season

Recent US elections showed no major AI-related problems but experts say its too early to relax. Scientists and policy-makers point out five key areas where artificial intelligence needs careful watching

Politics, Science • December 8 2024 , 03:06 PM  •  1309 views
How space company's tech breakthroughs change global military balance

How space company's tech breakthroughs change global military balance

SpaceXʼs innovations in space tech go way beyond Mars mission plans. These developments bring unexpected military advantages that could reshape international defense strategies

Politics, Science • December 7 2024 , 02:59 PM  •  2131 views
Iran speeds up nuclear work as global watchdog raises red flags

Iran speeds up nuclear work as global watchdog raises red flags

UN nuclear agency reports major increase in Irans uranium-enrichment levels‚ reaching close to weapons-grade capacity. Western nations express strong disagreement with Tehranʼs nuclear activities

Politics, Science • December 6 2024 , 09:14 PM  •  838 views
Canada opens new chapter in Arctic relations with bold diplomatic move

Canada opens new chapter in Arctic relations with bold diplomatic move

Canada unveils fresh strategy for Arctic cooperation with US‚ including new diplomatic posts in Alaska and Greenland. The plan tackles security needs and climate-related changes in the northern region

Economics, Politics, Science • December 6 2024 , 05:12 PM  •  710 views
Trump picks tech billionaire for NASA: What it means for space industry future

Trump picks tech billionaire for NASA: What it means for space industry future

Private astronaut and payment tech CEO **Jared Isaacman** gets nod to lead NASA. His selection signals big shift toward commercial space focus and cost-cutting measures at the agency

Business, Politics, Science • December 6 2024 , 03:15 PM  •  542 views
White House plans secret pardons while Notre Dame rises from ashes

White House plans secret pardons while Notre Dame rises from ashes

Biden administration considers pre-emptive protection for possible Trump targets‚ while global events unfold from Syria to climate concerns. Notre Dames grand re-opening marks new chapter after five-year restoration

Society, Politics, Science • December 6 2024 , 11:41 AM  •  688 views
Swedish battery giant's collapse shows how China changed the EV game

Swedish battery giant's collapse shows how China changed the EV game

Ex-Tesla leaderʼs European battery venture ends in bankruptcy after 8-year run. Chinese dominance in EV market and production issues led to the fall of a company that raised over $15B

Business, Economics, Science • December 5 2024 , 10:07 PM  •  3061 views
US tech limits on China trigger immediate counter-strike in minerals trade

US tech limits on China trigger immediate counter-strike in minerals trade

US puts new limits on chip-making tech exports to China just before administration change. Beijing responds within hours by blocking key tech materials‚ showing its power over critical resources

Economics, Politics, Science • December 5 2024 , 09:07 PM  •  836 views
Major earthquake near California forces millions to prepare for incoming tsunami

Major earthquake near California forces millions to prepare for incoming tsunami

Strong undersea earthquake hits off Northern California today causing wide-scale tsunami warnings. About 5 million people in California and Oregon need to be ready for possible waves reaching coast by noon

Society, Science • December 5 2024 , 08:09 PM  •  687 views
Ukrainian defenders spot strange behavior in Russian combat drones

Ukrainian defenders spot strange behavior in Russian combat drones

Ukrainian military noticed weird problems with Russian attack-drones in early 2024. The new Geran-2 models showed strange flight patterns and often lost control during basic maneuvers

Politics, Science • December 5 2024 , 04:53 PM  •  591 views
Meta signs huge solar deal to power its data centers across America

Meta signs huge solar deal to power its data centers across America

Meta partners with Invenergy to get green energy from four new solar projects in different US states. The deal helps Meta reach its clean-energy goals while managing growing data center power needs

Business, Science • December 5 2024 , 04:22 PM  •  581 views
Ancient child's bones show how Ice Age mothers hunted giant prey

Ancient child's bones show how Ice Age mothers hunted giant prey

Scientists studied 12‚800-year-old bones of a nursing child to reveal his mothers eating habits. Chemical traces show she mainly hunted mammoths and other mega-sized animals for food

Culture, Science • December 5 2024 , 04:18 AM  •  2279 views
Rare Hawaiian birds make historic comeback on new island after 22-year absence

Rare Hawaiian birds make historic comeback on new island after 22-year absence

San Diego Zoo starts new chapter for endangered Hawaiian crows on Maui island. Five birds were moved to their new home this week marking first release there since species vanished from wild in early 2000s

Culture, Science • December 5 2024 , 02:07 AM  •  3509 views
Space billionaire gets surprising nomination to lead America's space agency

Space billionaire gets surprising nomination to lead America's space agency

Trump picks private astronaut and payment-tech CEO to run NASAʼs $25B budget. The nomination comes as the agency pushes forward with its moon-return mission while expanding private sector partnerships

Business, Politics, Science • December 4 2024 , 09:27 PM  •  884 views
Top AI firm teams up with defense tech company for Pentagon projects

Top AI firm teams up with defense tech company for Pentagon projects

Two major tech companies join forces to develop military AI solutions. OpenAI brings its expertise while Anduril adds military hardware know-how into groundbreaking partnership

Business, Politics, Science • December 4 2024 , 07:04 PM  •  768 views