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New International Crew Launches Toward the International Space Station

SMGN Publishing August 1, 2025

Four astronauts embark on a six-month orbital science mission An international crew of four astronauts launched into orbit on Friday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, beginning a six-month mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, named Crew-11, used SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule to

Understanding Tsunamis: Causes and Safety Measures

SMGN Publishing July 31, 2025

How tsunamis originate Tsunamis are natural disasters that, while uncommon, can have severe impacts on coastal populations. They are typically triggered by undersea earthquakes of at least magnitude 6.5 to 7. Not only the strength but also the location of the earthquake determines the risk. Offshore or shallow underwater quakes

Tsunami Waves Reach U.S. West Coast After Major Earthquake in Russia

SMGN Publishing July 30, 2025

8.8-Magnitude Quake Triggers Widespread Alerts A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck the sparsely populated Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia early Wednesday, prompting tsunami alerts across the Pacific. Waves reached parts of Hawaii, Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington. The earthquake caused flooding in ports, damage to structures, and injuries in Russia, though

Robot Personalities: Extroverts Entertain, Neurotics Connect

SMGN Publishing July 29, 2025

Study explores how people relate to different robot traits A recent study conducted at the University of Chicago investigated human reactions to robots with distinct personality types. Departing from the usual focus on extroversion, researchers introduced a highly neurotic robot and found surprising results regarding how people related to it.

Dark Skies and Dim Moonlight Make This Week Ideal for Meteor Viewing

SMGN Publishing July 28, 2025

Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids Peak in Late July On the night of July 29 into July 30, two lesser-known meteor showers — the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids — will reach their peak. Due to a waning moon at just 25% illumination, visibility conditions will be

NASA Undergoes Workforce Reduction Through Federal Exit Program

SMGN Publishing July 27, 2025

Nearly 4,000 Employees Leave Agency as Part of Deferred Resignation Process Close to 4,000 employees of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have chosen to exit the agency through a deferred resignation initiative introduced by the current federal administration. This change represents a 20% reduction in the agency’s workforce,

Study Suggests Baby’s Sex May Follow a Family-Specific Pattern

SMGN Publishing July 25, 2025

Research finds consistent trends in families with multiple children A recent study analyzing over 58,000 birth records suggests that some families may have a biological tendency toward having children of the same sex. Conducted by researchers at Harvard University and published in Science Advances, the study challenges the assumption that

EPA Proposal Aims to Revoke Key Finding on Greenhouse Gas Regulation

SMGN Publishing July 24, 2025

Agency seeks to reverse 2009 determination underpinning climate policy The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the current administration, has drafted a proposal to revoke the 2009 “endangerment finding,” a regulatory milestone that allowed the agency to address greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. The finding, issued during a

International Court Issues Landmark Opinion on Climate Responsibilities

SMGN Publishing July 23, 2025

Advisory ruling may set legal standards for global climate accountability The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ top judicial body, issued a significant advisory opinion on Wednesday addressing the legal responsibilities of countries in the fight against climate change. Although non-binding, the opinion may influence future legal actions

Earth’s Rotation May Shorten July 22 by a Millisecond

SMGN Publishing July 22, 2025

Scientists forecast a slightly shorter day due to subtle planetary changes Researchers monitoring Earth’s rotation predict that July 22 might be a fraction of a second shorter than usual, possibly by about one millisecond. This forecast comes from the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service, which tracks variations in

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Timothée Chalamet Leads a Frenetic Table Tennis Drama This Christmas

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

Timothée Chalamet returns to theaters during the Christmas season with a performance that pushes both physical endurance and emotional volatility, anchoring a fast-moving narrative centered on obsession, ambition, and spectacle. Set against the unlikely competitive world of professional table tennis, the film transforms an underrecognized sport into a dramatic battleground

U.S. Bars European Activists Over Alleged Online Censorship Pressure

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

The United States government has imposed entry restrictions on five European individuals accused of coordinating efforts to pressure American technology companies into censoring or suppressing U.S.-based political viewpoints. The decision reflects a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy toward confronting what officials describe as extraterritorial attempts to influence protected speech