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NASA and Boeing’s Greener Aircraft
NASA has collaborated with Boeing to build the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD), a single-aisle aircraft designed to fly commercially in the early 2030s. NASA claims that the SFD will use 30 per cent less carbon fuel than other aircraft.
Politicians Call for U.S. TikTok Ban
Some American politicians are calling for a nationwide ban on the social media app TikTok. TikTok and ByteDance have been facing calls for bans from critics for almost three years now, out of fear that China may use the app to steal data from Americans on the platform.
China’s Population Declines for the First Time in 60 years
China’s population has declined for the first time since the Great Chinese Famine in 1961. The National Bureau of Statistics in China reported a decrease of 850,000 people, making their population 1.41 billion people, in 2022.
Brazilian Capital Stormed by Thousands of Protestors
Approximately 4,000 protestors occupied Brazil’s Congress, Presidential Palace and Supreme Court in what’s widely considered the democratic nation’s worst-ever episode of political violence.
Death Toll in Turkish and Syrian Earthquake Hits 50,000
On Feb. 3, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Turkey and northern Syria, succeeded by a second earthquake of 7.5-magnitude in the following hours. The tremors were the deadliest quakes in Turkey since an earthquake in ancient Antioch in 526 and the deadliest in Syria since an 1822 earthquake in Aleppo. By Feb. 28, the death toll had surpassed 50,000 in the two nations.
Transgender Rights Reforms in Scotland Blocked by British Veto
Dec. 22 of last year saw the passing of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill in the Scottish Parliament, which would streamline the process for trans people to change their legally recognised gender. The legislation was blocked by the United Kingdom Parliament this January, reigniting discussion about Scottish devolution and the distribution of power between the British and Scottish governments.
Explosion Leads to Rupture of NordStream Pipeline
As the international battle over gas resources continues, an explosion in the Nord Stream Pipeline - the largest natural gas transportation medium linking Russia to Europe - puts the greater Europe off-guard.
Federer’s Last Match
Considered one of tennis’ “Greatest of All Time”, Swiss player Roger Federer retired from the sport on Sept. 23.
Federer played his last dance on the opening day of the Laver Cup, ending an incomparable career that spanned for 25 years and included 20 Grand Slam titles.
Hurricane Ian Strikes Florida; Causes Widespread devastation
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida on Sept. 28. With winds over 240 km/hr, it was labelled as a Category 4 hurricane, being one of the strongest hurricanes in the US on record.
Iran Protests over the death of Mahsa Amini
Widespread protests have occurred throughout Iran after Mahsa Amini, a young Iranian woman was killed by the morality police on Sept. 16 for wearing her hijab improperly. She was 22 years old at the time of her death.
China’s Housing Bubble Has Burst: Here’s Why
Homebuyers in at least 100 Chinese cities have threatened to stop their mortgage payments since late June as construction on many pre-sold properties has not resumed, according to Reuters.
Citizens have taken it to the streets in an attempt to get the government’s attention. The mortgage protest became a rare act of public disobedience in China which has gained more momentum as the crisis continues, shaking the foundations of the Chinese economy.
Floods Devastate Pakistan
Pakistani floods has claimed the lives of almost 2,000 since Jun. 14, the United Nations reports. The floods have caused the largest number of flooding fatalities since the 2020 floods in South Asia, and has been called the worst floods in the history of Pakistan. Pakistan proclaimed a state of emergency on Aug. 25.
Meloni Wins the 2022 Italian Election
Giorgia Meloni and the Fratelli d’Italia, known in English as the Brothers of Italy, won the 2022 Italian general election on Sept. 25. Meloni and the Brothers of Italy claimed a majority of the vote and now lead a right-wing coalition with ally parties the League, Forza Italia, and the Moderates.
NASA’s Artemis I Launches To the Moon
NASA’s Artemis I launched on Nov. 16, being the first flight of NASA’s superheavy rocket ship called the Space Launch System (SLS), and a key step of a three year program to establish a long-term human presence on the moon.
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.