2024-05-20 Blue Origin Sends Oldest Person into Space
The American space travel company Blue Origin announced that it sent 90-year-old Ed Dwight into space, making him the oldest…
2024-05-20 Study: Gene May Cause Alzheimer’s in Some Cases
For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a disease of the…
2024-05-19 Young South Koreans Drawn to Buddhism via Social Media
Religious beliefs in South Korea have been decreasing for years. In 2021, just 22 percent of South Koreans between the…
2024-05-19 Vietnam’s Trade Surplus with US Depends on China
As the United States increases tariffs to reduce trade with China, it has greatly increased imports from Vietnam. The Southeast…
2024-05-19 UN Authorizes Second Shot to Fight Dengue in Americas
The World Health Organization recently authorized a second dengue vaccine. The move could provide protection for millions of people worldwide…
2024-05-19 Severe Solar Storm Hits Earth, Causing Colorful Light Shows
Earth was recently hit by the most powerful solar storm in more than 20 years. The storm caused some colorful…
2024-05-18 Scientists in Thailand Free Endangered Sea Turtles into the Wild
Scientists in Thailand have released a group of endangered sea turtles in an effort to save the wild population. A…
2024-05-18 US Air Force Shows Fighter Plane Piloted by AI
Two American Air Force fighter airplanes recently flew into the sky above California. The military planes were taking part in…
2024-05-18 US Campus Protests Face Summer Break
How long student protests over the war in Gaza can continue is in question with the removal of encampments, graduations…
2024-05-17 Brazilian State Lawmakers Declare a Dance ‘Cultural Heritage’
A dance that started in some of Brazil’s poorest neighborhoods is being honored by Rio de Janeiro state lawmakers. The…
2024-05-17 Taco Stand in Mexico City Gets Michelin Star
Mexico City’s Tacos El Califa de León recently became the first Mexican taco stand to get a Michelin star –…