Special Finds

Astronomers discovered that there is a missing link on their study with dark matter theories based on their new data from the Hubble telescope. Dark matter is the invisible glue that keeps stars bound together inside a galaxy and makes up the bulk of the matter in the Universe. Using Hubble imaging and VL T spectroscopy, the astronomers have uncovered an unexpected discrepancy between observations of the dark ... Read More »

Eight months before the 2020 presidential election, a poll from Kaiser Family Foundation shows that healthcare and the economy are the top issues of registered voters. Another interesting study also reveals that people with ongoing health concerns are more likely to support a party that offers more comprehensive healthcare reforms. However, these individuals are less likely to vote due to worsening health. With this realization, it is ... Read More »

Since the lockdown, more restaurants are closing and abiding by social distancing protocol. The buchette del vino, or “wine holes”, became a prominent symbol of the Bubonic plague of 1630 as they allowed for the safe sale of wine and food to avoid infection. Today, restaurants are using the wine holes again as an opportunity to serve their customers and for locals to reminisce about their rich history. Source: http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20200910-florences-wine-portals-from-the-17th-century?ocid=global_travel_rss Read More »

Rear Adm. H. W. Howard III has relieved Rear Adm. Collin P. Green as Commander of the Naval Special Warfare Command. U.S. Army General Richard D. Clarke, Commander of the United States Special Operations Command was the presiding officer and stated, “for 19 years, SOF has been the tip of the spear operating around the globe to protect our American ... Read More »

The island of Maldives is one of the most attractive tourist spots around the world. However, the island is threatened by rising ocean levels due to climate change and is predicted to be submerged by the year 2100. To solve this problem, a new artificial Island of Hope named Hulhumalé was built by using millions of cubic meters of sand pumped from the seabed.  Long-term ambitions for Hulhumalé are envisioned as hosting up to 240,000 people in a well-designed style by the mid-2020s. This vision ... Read More »

A radio telescope known as Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) telescope was used by astronomers to explore the space around the Vela constellation with at least 10 million stars. Even if there were no observation of any radio emission from space, this is the deepest and broadest search at low frequencies for extraterrestrial life. “Although there is a long way to go in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, telescopes such as the MWA will continue ... Read More »

Northrop Grumman was awarded a $13.3 billion contract by the U.S. Air Force to replace America’s aging stock of intercontinental ballistic missiles. The defense manufacturer takes a step forward in modernizing the nuclear enterprise as threats from countries such as Russia and China continue. The contract announced that Northrop will manufacture missiles that can be operational by 2029. In 2019, the CBO estimated that the Pentagon would spend $61 billion over the subsequent 10 years ... Read More »

The Marine Corps is planning to acquire brand-new battlewagons with a 30mm cannon. This is to track and destroy enemy drones and aircraft, according to a new notice from the service. The Marine Corps System Command announced that they intend to issue a sole-source, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to Northrup Grumman subcontractor Alliant Techsystems for up to 300 XM914E1 30 x 113mm chain guns, with the actual award scheduled ... Read More »

The Battle of Kasham started on Feb. 7, 2018, when 500 pro-government Syrian troops including Iranian-trained Shia militiamen, along with Russian military contractors, began their attack on the Kurish-led Syrian Democratic Forces headquarters. This prompted Syria to accuse the United States of carrying out a “brutal massacre” of its troops and Russia to accuse the U.S. of being economically motivated in its actions.  After calling to ensure no official ... Read More »

Veterans are facing continuous problems on underemployment where they find work unsuited for their skills. Adding up the distress brought by the pandemic, veterans have a harder time coping with entering the workforce. A report shows a recommendation for a corporate mentorship program at American Corporate Partners (ACP) in which civilian business leaders would advise a veteran once a month for a year on navigating the job market. ACP mentors will assist veterans on how to “translate ... Read More »