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NASA’s DART Successfully Collides with Asteroid
Over the past two decades, scientists around the world have been developing a system to protect Earth from dangerous asteroids and comets. On Sept. 26, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) proved to be a manifestation of these efforts, when the projectile successfully collided with the asteroid Dimorphos.
Nicole Mann Becomes the First Indigenous Woman in Space
On Oct. 5, Nicole Mann became the first Indigenous woman in space. According to NASA, Mann is the commander of the SpaceX Crew-5 mission, launching to the ISS in the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96: Her Death and Legacy
Queen Elizabeth II died on Sept. 8 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She was 96 at the time of her passing. Being the longest-serving British monarch in history, she was the monarch of 32 countries during her reign, witnessing massive social change.
The War in Ukraine enters its Eighth Month
Eight months after Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, the conflict has continued and impacts are being felt across the globe. Here are the latest developments from the past few months.
UK Pound Hits 37 Year Low
On Sept. 26, the United Kingdom saw its most dramatic currency crisis in recent history. The pound plummeted to its lowest level against the dollar, falling to $1.03 USD – a level not seen in 37 years.
Liz Truss Resigns as British Prime Minister
When Boris Johnson resigned his position as British prime minister back in July, he set off a chain of events that would eventually lead to a new record: the shortest-serving prime minister in the United Kingdom.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Two Months On
Russia’s initial goal of invading the capital, Kyiv, was thought to be an easy target for one of the largest armies in the world. However, Ukraine managed to start to push them out of the region by March 25.
Analysis | Chinese-Taiwan relations post Russian Invasion of Ukraine
On the surface, both look quite similar, with a larger country seeking to take back control of a part of a former unified country. For Russia, their motivation to invade came from their fear of a western leaning Ukraine. However China and Taiwan’s situation is more complex.
Closet South Korean Election in History: Yoon Suk-Yeol Victorious
Yoon Suk-Yeol had been in a neck-in neck race with Lee Jae-Myung of the Democratic Party. The election turned out to be highly contentious, with Yoon only winning by 247,077 votes, a margin of less than one per cent.
Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and the Environment
If you’ve been online in the past few years, you’ve probably noticed an increase in the phrases ‘NFT’ or ‘cryptocurrency.’ Here’s a simplified outline of what those terms mean and how they’re used.
The Fight for Trans Athletes in Sport
“If we allow trans women to compete, we have to allow them to win too”
How Russia’s Invasion forced germany to rebuild its energy Sector
As Germany is forced to cut ties with Russian oil, gas, and coal, it is important to ask what set Germany down this path.
Human Genome Fully Mapped: Two Decades in the Making
In 2003, the Human Genome Project (“HGP”) announced that it had sequenced 92 per cent of a human genome, revolutionizing our understanding of genetics and human health. Now, two decades later, the HGP announced it has filled in the gaps, sequencing an entire human genome.
NASA’s Plans for 2023
NASA is prepared for a decade of electric aircraft, moon landings and space exploration.
Around the World: Two Years Post the Onsetof the Pandemic
COVID-19 has repeatedly surged back into prevalence worldwide, despite countries working tirelessly to contain it.
Russia Invades Ukraine
What began as 190,000 Russian soldiers lining Ukraine’s border has quickly materialized into a full-blown invasion.
The Worldwide Wordle Craze, Explained
The seemingly simple online word game, “Wordle,” has taken the internet by storm and was recently purchased by The New York Times.
James Webb Telescope Launch
NASA’s James Webb Telescope (JWST) reached its destination, Lagrange Point (L2) on January 24, 2022, preparing to study the earliest stars and galaxies and analyze their emergence in the Universe.
2022 Grammy Award Nominees
Since 1959, the Grammys have been an annual event in the music industry, widely known as “music’s biggest night.” The 2022 Grammys include 86 categories with many nominations for each.