Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket on Tuesday for its third test flight, following two previous failed attempts. Despite high hopes, the latest flight also ended in failure just minutes after liftoff. The 403-foot rocket took off from SpaceX’s Starbase launch facility in Texas, marking its ninth demonstration flight. Many Texans gathered to…
Malaria parasites, responsible for nearly 600,000 deaths annually—mostly among children—are transmitted by female mosquitoes during blood feeding. Traditionally, the focus has been on killing mosquitoes with insecticides rather than eliminating the malaria parasites they carry. However, researchers at Harvard University have discovered two drugs that can effectively clear malaria from mosquitoes when absorbed through their…
Japanese sportswear company Asics has announced it will stop using kangaroo leather in its athletic footwear. The move follows a recent decision by German brand Adidas. The company announced it would no longer use kangaroo skin in its soccer cleats. Asics’ sustainability team shared an update in an email to Animal Wellness and the Center…
Shares of major China-listed Apple suppliers, including Luxshare, Goertek, and Lens Tech, experienced significant declines on May 26, 2025, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on imported iPhones. Luxshare saw a 2.2% drop, Lens Tech fell 1.8%, and Goertek declined by 1.1%. President Trump announced plans to implement a 25% tariff on…
Kush Maini made history on Saturday (May 24) by becoming the first Indian to win a Formula 2 race, claiming victory at the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix. Representing Dams Lucas Oil, Maini delivered a calm and commanding performance in the Sprint Race, leading from start to finish. The win is a major milestone for Indian…
Rasna is making a strategic move to expand its footprint in the beverage segment. The company is one of India’s leading soft drink concentrate brands. Recently, Rasna announced the acquisition of the Jumpin brand from Hershey’s India. This deal is expected to help Rasna enhance its position in the market. The deal marks a significant…
Long before it became the giant planet we know today, Jupiter was even larger and had a significantly stronger magnetic field, according to a recent study that looked back at its early history. Researchers published their findings on Tuesday (May 20) in the journal Nature Astronomy. Their calculations indicate that just 3.8 million years after…
Aishwarya Rai has once again captivated the Indian internet with her latest appearance at the Cannes Film Festival. Gracing the premiere of The History of Sound, she turned heads in a stunning white Manish Malhotra saree paired with bold ruby necklaces. With striking red sindoor and a majestic trailing train, Aishwarya evoked memories of her…
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Crete, Greece, prompting a tsunami assessment for the country, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences. According to the EMSC, a tsunami threat is currently being assessed. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre explained, “Tsunamis can be classified as local (under 100 km), regional (under 1,000 km),…
Nebraska has become the first U.S. state to receive a federal waiver allowing it to prohibit the purchase of soda and energy drinks using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. This policy change, announced on May 19, 2025, by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, will affect approximately 152,000 SNAP recipients in the state and is…
