NASA’s experimental supersonic plane recently completed its 25th flight, racking up significant miles in the air before its noise levels are put to the test. The X-59 took off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on August 21 for the latest in a series of successful tests. The plane flew for a … Read more
A drowning bat that was rescued from Shelley Lake in Raleigh this month tested positive for rabies, according to the Raleigh Police Department. Police say a person tried to take the bat to a wildlife rehabilitator in Charlotte, but the animal died on the way. The person then took the bat back to Raleigh, where … Read more
Australia is set to force social media companies to allow users to easily opt in or out of content recommended by algorithms when they log in. The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about how they feel about social media algorithms and legislation planned by the Australian government. Read more about the Australian government’s plans … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans appeared to have firm control over the Senate heading into the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term. But with less than two months until Election Day, control of the chamber is now up for grabs. Democrats have found themselves competing in states that once seemed out of reach, as … Read more
Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognized government have launched counterattacks against Houthi rebels, and officials say their goal is to recapture the capital, Sanaa, from the Iran-backed group. Fighting intensified on Monday in the provinces of Taiz, al-Bayda and al-Jawf, which is considered the main gateway to the capital. Government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, … Read more
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on April 17, 2026. New York Stock Exchange Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell early Tuesday to kick off a shortened week of trading, with Wall Street keeping an eye on the war between the United States and Iran as well as rising trade tensions between Canada … Read more
It was long thought that there would be a long delay between the console and PC releases of Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA V was released on consoles two years before the PC port); However, the unprecedented times facing the PC and console hardware markets may be enough to pressure Rockstar to move up the … Read more
BYU coach Kalani Sitake greeted fans following the Cougars’ 63-7 season-opening victory over Utah Tech on Saturday night. Even when BYU faced an FCS opponent, Sitake was impressed not only with his team’s play, but also with the fan support in the home opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium. He believes he set an impressive standard … Read more
Nā ‘Uhane Māhoe Huki Pū i ke Ola is the Hawaiian name given to this image of NGC 7253, a pair of spiral galaxies mutually trapped in gravity. This image was captured by the Gemini North telescope on Maunakea. (Image credit: Gemini International Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA) It is almost impossible to understand the entirety of a single … Read more
The prenatal to postnatal development of our brains involves a complex cascade of chemicals, branching brain-signaling pathways, and unfolding neural cells – the evolution of a universe in microcosm. This incredibly intricate development can lead to potentially debilitating conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and chronic tic disorders (CTDs), such as Tourette disorder (TD), which affect up … Read more