This year, leaders from all over the world met in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP29. Every year, these conferences promise big changes to fight climate change, but history shows us that they often end with more talk than action. As rich countries
On Monday, Ukraine carried out its first-ever attack on a Russian airfield using the U.S.-donated Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). The target was the Khalino airfield, located just 60 miles from the Russian border. The missile strike marks a major escalation in the ongoing conflict, as Ukraine has struggled to
A strange and mysterious odor is coming from a Russian spacecraft that just docked at the International Space Station (ISS). The spacecraft, called Progress 90, arrived last weekend after launching on a Soyuz rocket from Kazakhstan. This cargo ship was carrying three tons of supplies for the astronauts aboard the
Scientists at Stanford University recently made a surprising discovery while studying lab mice that were genetically identical and raised in the same conditions. These mice, despite having the same DNA and upbringing, ended up with very different health outcomes as they grew older. Some mice performed well on cognitive tests,
On November 23, 2024, something rare and eye-catching happened in Malaysia. The USS Abraham Lincoln, a huge U.S. aircraft carrier, docked in Port Klang, Malaysia, marking its first visit to the country in over a decade. This event is a big deal because it’s the first time a U.S. aircraft
Imagine an aircraft that can practically disappear from radar detection. That might sound like science fiction, but China says it’s achieved something that could make this a reality. Chinese researchers have developed a new material that they claim could make its aircraft nearly invisible to anti-stealth radar systems. Here’s what
Global Positioning System (GPS) is essential for military operations around the world. It helps armies pinpoint exact locations, even in the middle of intense battles. For decades, the United States has been the leader in GPS technology, with its own Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). But things are changing. China
Russia and Iran have officially stopped using the US dollar for trade between their countries, switching entirely to their own national currencies—the Russian ruble and the Iranian rial. This major shift, confirmed by Mohammad-Reza Farzin, the Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), marks a bold move to sidestep
The German government is taking big steps to prepare for a worst-case scenario: war. Officials are now creating a list of public places that could be turned into bomb shelters if tensions with Russia escalate. These places include metro stations, underground car parks, and even government buildings. Citizens are also
