Christmas: From Nativity to Tree
According to the Pew Research Center, 90% of Americans celebrate Christmas. This well-known holiday derives its name from “Christ’s mass” and is a celebration of…
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China’s Shenzhou-15 Mission
Last month, China launched the 15th mission of a Shenzhou spacecraft, on November 29th, 2022, from the Gobi Desert. Shenzhou is translated to “Divine Boat”…
6 Killed, 81 Injured in Istanbul Bombing
On November 14, 2022, a bomb blast hit Istanbul’s popular street, Stiklal Avenue, killing six people and injuring 81. The blast happened at about 4:20…
Ukraine War in November: Counteroffensive, Missile Scares, the Winter Ahead
This month in Ukraine saw a continuation of the counteroffensive that began in late August, with significant fighting taking place in southeastern Ukraine. The city…
Updates on the Conflict Between Russia and Ukraine
In February 2022, under orders from President Vladimir Putin, Russian forces launched an invasion of Ukrainian territory. This event has continued to affect millions across…
Performance Upgrades: HL-LHC Plans
After physicists at CERN restarted the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) for its Run 3 set of data collection in the summer of 2022, new analyses…