NASA aiming to build nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030
NASA is accelerating its plans for a nuclear reactor on the moon, aiming to establish such a power outpost by 2030, according to Politico.
‘Like a creeping mold that’s spreading across the landscape’: Separate dry areas around the world are merging into ‘mega-drying’ regions at an alarming rate, study finds
Unchecked groundwater extraction and climate change have dried continents significantly over the past 22 years, with 101 countries now losing fresh water to the ocean
Adidas designer sorry for shoes ‘appropriated’ from Mexico
He has apologised over the Oaxaca Slip-on, inspired by sandals made by Indigenous artisans, after criticism from Mexico.
Jordan to host meeting with Syria, US on Syrian reconstruction
President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s new government is trying to attract foreign investment as Syria’s economy lies in ruins.
Ukraine says it hit Russian oil refinery in drone exchanges; key talks loom
Drones launched by Kyiv are targeting deeper into Russian territory than in past, Al Jazeera’s correspondent reports.
Nagasaki commemorates atomic bombing 80 years on
Japan has marked 80 years since the US dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki.
‘Go to hell!’ Marjorie Taylor Greene melts down after her skyrocketing wealth is exposed
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) lashed out after a news outlet reported that her net worth had jumped $21 million since joining Congress. In a
Texas Gov. Greg Abbot lobs ‘racist’ accusation at Dem lawmaker Jasmine Crockett
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) suggested that Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) held racist beliefs because she opposed gerrymandering that could wipe out congressional districts that
Trump wants sex-testing at the Olympics, Buttigieg wants Republicans to stop hurting trans athletes
Trump wants to bring sex testing back to the Olympics. He’s in for a surprise. A history lesson: Sex testing was banned over 20 years
Why some species in the deep sea get bigger, while some species get smaller
Thousands of meters below the ocean’s surface lurk some gigantic creatures, much larger than their shallow-water brethren. Scientists have a few hunches for why this
An ancient archaeological site meets conspiracy theories — and Joe Rogan
In the hills of southeastern Turkey lies a site so ancient, it’s turning our understanding of civilization on its head and leading to conspiracy theories.
Black cowgirls are a real part of American history. This image isn’t
Authentic photos of real Black cowgirls are rare, but they exist.
NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon—a space lawyer explains why
The first space race was about flags and footprints. Now, decades later, landing on the Moon is old news. The new race is to build
Adult sites are stashing exploit code inside racy .svg files
Dozens of porn sites are turning to a familiar source to generate likes on Facebook—malware that causes browsers to surreptitiously endorse the sites. This time