Webb Snaps Cosmic Bodies in Greater Details
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reveals emerging stellar nurseries and individual stars in the Carina Nebula that were previously obscured Images of “Cosmic Cliffs” showcase Webb’s cameras’ capabilities to peer through cosmic dust, shedding new light on how stars form Objects in the earliest, rapid phases of star formation are difficult to capture, but Webb’s […]
Uncover the Secrets of the Oldest Painting | National Gallery
The Virgin and Child Enthroned, with Narrative Scenes By Margarito d’Arezzo This is the oldest picture in our collection. It shows the Virgin Mary, seated on a throne with the Christ Child on her lap, within a mandorla (an almond-shaped enclosure). Around them are eight scenes of the lives of various saints; two show Saint […]
Iconic Actress Julie Andrews Receives Highest Honour for A Film Career
Hollywood icon Julius Andrews on Thursday expressed astonishment as she was presented with the AFI award, the honor for a career in film. The 86-year-old describes herself as “gobsmacked” by the honor. Mary Poppins is both the title of a movie and the name of its protagonist. Originally produced in 1964, it continues to be […]
China’s Zero-Covid Policy is Financially Impacting Global Tourism
China’s strict zero-Covid policy has had a global impact on tourism. Chinese tourists, who were among the top spenders before the pandemic, are currently nonexistent. The same thing is happening in Southeast Asia, where businesses that rely heavily on tourism are not getting visitors. China continues to maintain a zero-tolerance policy against the Covid-19 virus […]
George Cruikshank, A Master of Storytelling Through Illustrations
Long before Disney and Hollywood, there were many past artists who entertained children and families, telling stories with their drawings. During the 20th century, one popular household name is Norman Rockwell, whose paintings, post cards and publications have been preserved and promoted. On the other side of the Atlantic, there was another masterful artist, who […]
Intel Postpones Groundbreaking for Ohio Factory Due to Delay in Government Funding for CHIPS Act
The groundbreaking for what would be the United States’ most tremendous advancement in the realm of semiconductor manufacturing has been put on pause by the technology company, Intel. On Thursday, June 23, the corporation announced it would be delaying the celebratory activity for the Ohio chip factory; the projected $100-billion-worth semiconductor plant they had trumpeted […]
Britain Vets For Truthful New Leaders
Boris Johnson resigned as the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister on Thursday. Johnson’s decision came after he was accused of various scandals in the past three years. He quit despite surviving a no-confidence vote just last month. However, the latest accusation against him, which involves a legislator who was promoted by Johnson despite Johnson knowing about […]
U.S. Supreme Court Rules EPA Unauthorized to Limit Power Plant Gas Emissions Using the Clean Air Act
The United States Supreme Court has rendered its judgment against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a 6-3 vote that deems the agency’s involvement in the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions as unlawful. The ruling came by way of a conservative majority—strengthened by the judges appointed by former President Donald Trump; Brett Kavanaugh, Neil Gorsuch, […]
Fairyland in Cappadocia
Welcome to the “fairy chimneys” of Cappadocia, Turkey. The beautiful sunset here casts its blue and pink light over the fantastical towers making one feel as if they are in the land of the fairies. These “fairy chimneys” were formed by volcanic ash compacted over millions of years. Cappadocia is an ancient area in Turkey, […]
Scott McKenzie – San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)
The song, which tells the listeners, “If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair”,[3] is credited with bringing thousands of young people to San Francisco, California, during the late 1960s.[citation needed] Released on May 13, 1967, the song was an instant hit. By the week ending July 1, […]