Space is littered with cosmic clutter, leaving hardly a clear path for Earth as it orbits the sun. When we pass through this cosmic “garbage,” frozen gas and space dust, it often falls and burns up in our atmosphere resulting in streaks of light—sometimes even spectacular fireballs—known as meteors. Each year, between the period of…
Lyrid Meteor Shower to Break Cosmic ‘Dry Spell,’ Grace Night Sky Mid-April—Here’s All You Need to Know
Medical Staff in Alaska Shocked by Moose Feasting on Lobby Plants in Hospital—And the Photos Go Viral
So this moose walks into a medical building … While that could be a setup for a bad joke, it actually happened in Anchorage on Thursday, Apr. 6. A young moose trudging through the snow looking for a meal spotted green plants in the lobby of a medical building in the Providence Alaska Health Park…
Top Economist Warns Regulators Face ‘Mission Impossible’ Amid Inflation, Recession Risks
Economist and New York University professor Nouriel Roubini, often referred to as “Doctor Doom” for his pessimistic economic forecasts, said the Federal Reserve is facing “Mission Impossible” as inflation remains persistent and fissures appear in the banking sector. Speaking at Semafor’s World Economy Summit on Wednesday, Roubini expressed concerns about the fragility of the banking…
US Forces Capture ISIS Attack Facilitator in Syria Helicopter Raid
U.S. Central Command troops carried out a helicopter operation in eastern Syria, late in the evening on April 8, and captured Hudayfah al Yemeni, an “ISIS attack facilitator,” and two of his companions. No civilians were hurt or killed. The organization’s capacity to plan and carry out actions will be hampered by the detention of al Yemeni and…
Bodega Clerk Charged With Murder After Stabbing Attacker in Self-Defense to Testify at House Judiciary’s NYC Field Hearing
The House Judiciary Committee will hear from victims of violent crime in New York City, featuring as one of its main witnesses a bodega employee charged with murder while acting in self-defense. The former bodega employee, Jose Alba, who was assaulted behind the counter on July 1, 2022, will testify before the committee regarding Manhattan…
Biden Administration Seeking to Attract More Skilled Migrants to Address Labor Shortage, Official Says
The Biden administration is seeking to make changes to the immigration process in an effort to help attract skilled workers to the United States to address the labor shortage, according to a top immigration and citizenship official. Migration Policy Institute conducted its webcast on April 11, delving into the topic of global skills and talent…
Intelligence Leaks Could Be ‘Targeted Disinformation,’ Top Russian Official Asserts
The recent leak of classified U.S. documents by unknown actors could be a “targeted disinformation” campaign designed to “mislead” Moscow, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has said. When asked by reporters about Moscow’s position on the source, motive, and authenticity of the documents, he said: “We don’t have a position.” “It may be interesting…
‘Singing’ Plants? Researchers Discover Plants Make High-Frequency Noise—And It Sounds Like This
Old Hans Halbig always sang to the tomato plants in his greenhouse. The 85-year-old Calgarian green thumb (my neighbor) had an inkling that singing helped them grow. What Hans might not have known was that his plants were probably making sounds back to him. Evidence attests to the former prospect—human singing releases plant-friendly CO2 while…
The Silver Tissue Dress: Rare 360-Year-Old Gown Worn to Royal Court Is Still in Pristine Condition
A stunning, rare 17th-century dress, once worn by a wealthy West Country British woman to the royal court, has survived for over 360 years in pristine condition thanks to the historians and curators that have preserved it. The Silver Tissue Dress, once belonging to Lady Theophilia Harris of Bath in England, is comprised of a whalebone…
World’s Deepest Fish Discovered Over 27,000 Feet Below Sea Level, See How It Looks
Scientists from Australia and Japan have broken a new record after filming and catching the world’s deepest fish at just over an astonishing 27,000 feet (8.3 kilometers) below sea level. Teams from the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology have spent over 15 years researching deep snailfish….
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