The crew of the historic Artemis II lunar mission will receive one of the highest honors in US space history. Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen are set to receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. The ceremony is scheduled for 28 August at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. NASA said the four astronauts were selected for the award after a recommendation from NASA administrator Jared Isaacman. The honor is among the most respected awards given to US astronauts. NASA records show that only 30 astronauts have received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. Past recipients…
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Astronomers have found the fastest known star in the Milky Way. The star, named S301, is moving at about 25,000km per second near the huge black hole at the centre of our galaxy. That speed is about 100,000 times faster than a commercial plane. S301 is also the closest known star to Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way. The star follows a very tight orbit around Sagittarius A*. It takes only 8.7 years to complete one full orbit. At its closest point, S301 comes within about 12 times the distance between Earth and…
Dust can seem to appear from nowhere. Some shelves and furniture can collect it faster than others. But science shows that surface type, air moisture and airborne particles can all affect how much dust builds up. Materials engineer Nisa Salim, an associate professor at Swinburne University of Technology, says some surfaces are more likely to hold dust. The position of an object and the amount of dust in the air also matter. Large dust particles often settle because of gravity. Smaller particles can stick to surfaces through weak molecular forces called Van der Waals forces. Rough and porous surfaces have…
Leftover wine after a party does not need to go to waste. Even a small amount can add rich taste to sauces, stews and other dishes. Larger amounts can also become desserts, vinegar or drinks. Chefs say the best way to use leftover wine depends on how much is left. Small amounts are easy to add to everyday cooking. Red and white wine can both work well in sauces. Jon Atashroo, head chef and owner of Where There’s Smoke in North Yorkshire, says small amounts of wine can go straight into sauces. They can also be used to deglaze a…
The UK is home to many small harbour towns and villages with rich sea links. These places offer more than pretty views. They bring together fishing, seafood, swimming, boat trips, wildlife and coastal walks. Pittenweem in Fife is one of the best examples. Its historic harbour remains a working fishing port. About 30 small boats use the harbour. Their catch is sold at the quay on weekday mornings. Visitors can enjoy fresh seafood at places near the water. The village also has a tidal swimming pool beside the beach. The pool reopened in 2021 after local people helped restore it.…
Are Media has appointed Nicole Waudby as general manager of its homes and lifestyle business. Waudby will lead the content and business plans for the portfolio. She will report to Jocelin Abbey, director of content and consumer growth. Her role will cover content, sales, products and partnerships. She will also work to grow audiences and create new business chances. The portfolio spans many media formats. These include print, digital, audio, video, social media and live events. The appointment comes after Abbey moved into a wider role. Her new position covers content and consumer growth across Are Media. Waudby brings more…
Hanwha Aerospace has entered the global liquefied natural gas market with a new US business unit. The South Korean company said on August 25 that it has set up Hanwha Horizon USA. The new unit will lead the Hanwha Aerospace LNG Business. It will manage LNG buying, trading and shipping plans. The goal is to build a strong LNG business that can serve markets in the US, Asia and other regions. Hanwha Horizon USA will act as the main control unit for the LNG business. James Sagar will lead the company. He is the chief executive of Hanwha Shipping and…
Lego has reported strong sales growth in the first half of 2026. Revenue rose 21 percent to 41.9 billion Danish kroner, worth about £4.8 billion. The rise came as demand grew in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Sales in China were weaker, but growth in other major markets helped offset the slow result there. Sales from Lego clients to consumers also rose 22 percent. The company said its wide mix of products helped bring more people to the brand. Football played a key role in Lego’s strong start to the year. The company launched products linked to the 2026 World…
US President Donald Trump has announced a new 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel. The new tariff is set to start on January 1, 2027. It marks another sharp step in the trade dispute between the United States and Canada. Trump said the new duties would cover key Canadian goods sold in the US. He also accused Canada of treating US farmers unfairly. In a social media post, Trump said Canada had taken advantage of the US for many years. He also said the US did not need Canada as much as Canada needed the US.…
Scott Bessent is facing a strong warning from his former mentor over the US bond market. Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller says the US Treasury secretary may struggle if he tries to hold down long term bond yields. Druckenmiller worked with Bessent at George Soros’s fund in the 1990s. He now says Washington should allow the bond market to show the true cost of US borrowing. In a recent opinion piece, Druckenmiller said governments often lose when they try to defend asset prices against market forces. He said the key issue is not bond buying. It is the large US budget…
