Waarom kwam de NASA-missie die nabije-aarde-objecten catalogiseerde ten einde?
In 2013 startte NASA de missie NEOWISE, een ambitieus project met als doel het catalogiseren en bestuderen van nabije-aarde-objecten, zoals asteroïden en kometen. Na iets meer dan tien jaar opereren kwam de missie officieel ten einde in november 2024. Dit einde werd toegeschreven aan een combinatie van technische en natuurlijke factoren, wat het afsluiten betekende […]
Begrijp wat aardbevingen zijn en hoe ze ontstaan
Aardbevingen zijn natuurlijke fenomenen die regelmatig in verschillende delen van de wereld voorkomen, waarvan vele onzichtbaar zijn voor het blote oog of een intensiteit hebben die zo laag is dat ze nauwelijks worden waargenomen. Er zijn echter ook aardbevingen met een grote magnitude die op grote schaal verwoesting aanrichten, doden en gewonden veroorzaken en het […]
Ontdek het ‘Lichtfestival’ van Lyon, een betoverende traditie die de stad sinds 1852 verlicht
Het Lichtfestival van Lyon, lokaal bekend als de Fête des Lumières, is een van de grootste en meest iconische culturele evenementen van Frankrijk en wordt jaarlijks begin december gevierd. In 2024 vindt het festival plaats van 5 tot 8 december en belooft de stad Lyon te transformeren in een adembenemend spektakel van licht, kunst en […]
American Tourist Faces Expulsion from Australia After Capturing Wild Animal Cub
A controversy involving American digital influencer Sam Jones, known for her travel and adventure content, has taken over social media and is now under investigation by Australian authorities. With over 92,000 followers on Instagram, Jones was filmed running with a wild wombat cub in her arms while the animal’s desperate mother tried to rescue her […]
Argentine Fans Unite with Retirees in Protest Against Milei’s Government Measures
Next Wednesday (12th), Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, will host a unique demonstration that brings together fans from various football clubs and retirees. The mobilization aims to protest against Javier Milei’s government’s austerity policies, particularly regarding the veto of pension reform and new restrictions on access to medications. The massive support from football fans was triggered […]
The Global Impact of Arctic Warming and the Future of the Region
The Arctic has always been one of the most remote and mysterious regions on Earth, captivating scientists, explorers, and environmentalists with its vast icy expanse and unique ecosystems. For centuries, this frozen landscape has served as an indicator of our planet’s health, reflecting climate changes more visibly than other parts of the world. However, what […]
Smartphone for Pets Makes Calls to Owners and Detects Anxiety: Meet PetPhone
During the prestigious Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, held from March 3rd to 6th in Barcelona, GlocalMe, a Chinese company specializing in technological solutions, unveiled a revolutionary innovation for pet owners: the PetPhone. This is the first smartphone developed exclusively for pets, promising to change the way owners interact and care for their animals by […]
The Fall of Portugal’s Prime Minister: Understand the Case
The political crisis that led to the fall of Portugal’s Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, gained international attention after Parliament rejected a vote of confidence in his center-right minority government on Tuesday, March 11. The parliament’s decision plunges the country into political instability and forces early general elections, scheduled for mid-May, as announced by President Marcelo […]
Ship Collision with Tanker in the UK: Sodium Cyanide Cargo Raises Environmental Concerns
Maritime Accident Causes Fire, Leaves Dozens Injured, and Threatens the Environment On Monday (10), a severe collision between a cargo ship and a tanker chartered by the United States Army triggered a large-scale fire, leaving dozens injured and raising concerns about environmental damage. The accident occurred off the northeast coast of England, about 16 kilometers […]
Trump’s Tariffs Fuel Anti-American Sentiment Worldwide
Donald Trump’s tariff policies are creating an unwanted side effect: an increase in anti-American sentiment around the world. From boos to the U.S. national anthem in Canada, to fiery protests in Panama and sharp criticism in Europe, signs of international dissatisfaction are becoming increasingly evident. Opinion polls point to a deterioration of the U.S. image […]