Author: Nicole Roney

Foreign Aid Workers Killed in Israeli Strike While Delivering Food to Gaza In a tragic turn of events, foreign nationals, including aid workers from World Central Kitchen, were killed in an Israeli military strike while delivering food to Gaza. The convoy was hit despite coordinating movements with the IDF in a deconflicted zone. The casualties include a dual US-Canada national, individuals from Australia, Poland, the United Kingdom, and a Palestinian. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledged the unintentional targeting of the aid workers and expressed condolences. World Central Kitchen has paused operations and is assessing the future of its work in…

NASA’s Curiosity rover has reached its next destination on Mars after 12 years of exploration, landing in the rocky terrain of Gediz Vallis. On February 3, the rover captured a stunning 360-degree panorama of the area, revealing a winding channel filled with boulders and debris. Scientists believe that Gediz Vallis may have been carved by an ancient river on Mars, providing valuable insights into the Red Planet’s history. The team behind the Curiosity mission is now investigating how this unique channel formed, with the hope of uncovering more about Mars’ potential habitability in the past. Interestingly, the channel in Gediz…

Neutron stars have been found to be capable of generating powerful jets that shoot out into space at speeds reaching up to one-third the speed of light, according to a recent study led by astrophysicist Thomas Russell. These jets, which carry away gravitational energy from infalling gas, are a phenomenon that has long been observed with black holes but are much less understood when it comes to neutron stars. Neutron stars, which are incredibly dense stellar remnants with solid surfaces and strong magnetic fields, present unique challenges when it comes to the dynamics of jet launch. However, Russell and his…

NASA’s Curiosity rover has embarked on a new mission to delve into the mysteries of Mars, specifically focusing on the disappearance of liquid water from the planet’s surface. The rover is currently exploring the Gediz Vallis channel, a winding feature believed to have been carved by an ancient river, prompting scientists to question how it was formed. What sets the Gediz Vallis channel apart is its steep sides, ruling out wind erosion as its cause. This has piqued the interest of researchers who are eager to unravel the secrets hidden within this unique Martian landscape. Curiosity has been steadily climbing…

As the 2024 solar eclipse approaches, Nevadans are gearing up to witness a partial eclipse on April 8. In Reno, the eclipse will begin at 10:20 a.m. with a max partial eclipse at 11:19 a.m., with 35.7% of the sun obscured by the moon. The event will end around 12:20 p.m. For those looking to experience this celestial event, the University of Nevada’s Fleischmann Planetarium will be hosting viewing opportunities. Telescopes will be set up for public use and special screenings of the film “Totality” will be shown inside the dome. Tickets and eclipse glasses will be available for purchase…

Apple is gearing up for the release of iOS 18 with potentially groundbreaking generative AI features. The tech giant is in talks with Google and other companies to incorporate this innovative technology into their operating system, raising the bar for AI integration in smartphones. In addition to this exciting news, Apple enthusiasts can look forward to new iPad Pro models with OLED displays expected to hit the market in April. The lineup will also include an updated 10.9-inch iPad Air and a new 12.9-inch iPad Air, offering users a wide range of options to choose from. Apple recently released iOS…

The Gaia space telescope has recently made a groundbreaking discovery that is shedding new light on the early history of our galaxy, the Milky Way. By tracking the motions of billions of stars in our galaxy, Gaia has uncovered two ancient streams of stars named Shakti and Shiva, believed to have formed over 12 billion years ago. These streams are thought to have developed before the Milky Way’s spiral arms or extended disk. Named after Hindu gods who united to create the universe, Shakti and Shiva are considered “protogalactic fragments” in the heart of the Milky Way, with stars between…

Cases of colon cancer are on the rise in younger individuals, with the disease now being the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 in the United States and the second deadliest cancer for women in the same age group. According to recent statistics, rates of colon cancer have been steadily increasing among younger people since the 1990s, with the total medical cost of colorectal cancer care in the US reaching $24.3 billion in 2020. Gastrointestinal oncologist Dr. Michael Shusterman has been at the forefront of recommending lifestyle changes to help lower the risk of developing colon cancer.…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of measles cases reported this year has already surpassed the total number of cases from the previous year. Although exact figures will be released on Friday, health officials have been alarmed by the sharp increase in cases. The CDC has issued a warning to health care providers to ensure that unvaccinated patients, particularly those planning to travel internationally, are up to date on their immunizations. This precaution comes as a response to the spike in measles cases worldwide and the increasing number of outbreaks in countries like Britain.…

A stunning light show illuminated the night sky in Arizona as spectators witnessed the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base. The reusable two-stage rocket took off at approximately 7:30 p.m., leaving a trail of light visible in both Phoenix and Tucson. Photos and videos of the event flooded social media, with stargazers sharing their sightings on various platforms. The Falcon 9 rocket successfully landed vertically on the droneship “Of Course I Still Love You” in the Pacific Ocean, marking its 10th launch and landing. The rocket’s upper stage was on a mission to deliver 22…