What if a comet could light up the sky for weeks, offering breathtaking views for stargazers around the world? Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS did just that in 2024, captivating sky watchers across both hemispheres. Discovered over a year before its spectacular display, this icy celestial wanderer exceeded expectations and became the highlight of the year for astronomers. … Read more
A Hilarious Masterpiece on Hollywood’s Love-Hate Relationship With Art and Money Can Hollywood create meaningful art and still rake in billions at the box office? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question—or if you just love smart, satirical comedy—then The Studio on Apple TV+ might be your next binge-worthy obsession. Where Creative Vision Meets Corporate … Read more
On Nov. 14, 2024, the Institute of Biomedical Problems (IBMP) of the Russian Academy of Sciences marked the successful completion of SIRIUS-23, a year-long biomedical isolation experiment simulating the conditions of deep-space travel and lunar surface operations. For 366 days, a crew of six analog astronauts lived and worked in a sealed environment, a meticulously … Read more
SpaceX had a pretty good 2024. Elon Musk’s company broke its own record for most launches in a single year, continued pushing the boundaries of rocket reuse and made serious strides toward getting Starship, its next-generation megarocket, up and running. Oh, and Musk has apparently entered the inner circle of President-elect Donald Trump, wielding political … Read more