A total lunar eclipse known as a “blood moon” will appear around the world on Tuesday, Nov. 8, coming hours after polls open across the United States for the midterm elections. The space phenomenon will be visible to viewers in North America, Central America, Asia, Australia, some Pacific islands, and in portions of South America….
Reddish ‘Blood Moon’ Will Appear During 2022 Midterms for First Time Ever
The Struggle Isn’t Over for Dutch Farmers
During the summer of 2022, protests erupted in the Netherlands over the government’s plan to curtail nitrogen emissions from the country’s farms—in some cases, by up to 95 percent. At the time, authorities acknowledged that their proposal would necessitate slashing livestock numbers across the country, especially near areas protected as part of the European Union’s…
Closest Known Black Hole to Earth Spotted by Astronomers
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—Astronomers have discovered the closest known black hole to Earth, just 1,600 light-years away. Scientists reported Friday that this black hole is 10 times more massive than our sun. And it’s three times closer than the previous record-holder. It was identified by observing the motion of its companion star, which orbits the black…
NASA’s Moon Rocket Returns to Pad for Next Launch Attempt
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—NASA’s moon rocket is back on the pad for another launch attempt, following more repairs. The 322-foot (98-meter) rocket departed its hangar in the middle of the night and completed the 4-mile (6.4-kilometer) trip shortly after sunrise Friday. NASA is aiming for a launch attempt on Nov. 14, sending an empty crew capsule…
US and Global War on Farmers Intensifies Amid Food Shortages
News Analysis The effects of what critics have described as a global “war” on farmers and ranchers are becoming more apparent. But even as food shortages intensify, governments including the Biden administration are cracking down harder on agricultural production. Experts and lawmakers who spoke to The Epoch Times warned that it was time to rein…
Why Freedom Depends More Than Ever on Our Health and Fitness
Commentary A nation is only as healthy as the people—the individuals—of which it is comprised. If we recognize this simple, obvious, fact, what are we to say about the health of our nations today? Look around at your fellow men, women, and children. How have we reached this point? And who, ultimately, benefits? Doctor measuring…
Can Organic Farming Feed the World?
Commentary Synthetic, or “chemical,” nitrogen fertilizers are bad for the environment, but “organic” fertilizers are good… Right? Well, not exactly. Oversimplified thinking like this has more to do with environmental ideology than environmental science, and can have disastrous effects when implemented as policy. Sri Lanka: A Cautionary Fail Nowhere has this been more poignant in…
Australia Inks Next-Gen mRNA Technology Deal With US
Commonwealth Serum Laboratories (CSL), an Australian biotechnology company and the world’s second-biggest flu vaccine manufacturer, has agreed to pay $312 million ($US200 million) to use groundbreaking mRNA vaccine technology from a U.S. company. The vaccine manufacturer announced on Nov. 2 that it had licenced the new technology with Arcturus Therapeutics, an American mRNA medicines biotechnology company….
Protestor Dumps 1,000 litres of Unknown Black Substance on Melbourne Cup Racecourse
A protester has allegedly poured 1,000 litres of an unknown substance onto the Flemington Racecourse hours before the Melbourne Cup began to raise awareness about the global impacts of climate change. Before the first race scheduled for 10:45 a.m. on Nov. 1, the individual broke into the track at 6 a.m. with a large pump…
Astronomers Discover Potentially Hazardous Asteroid That Could Collide With Earth
Astronomers have discovered three asteroids hiding in the sun’s glare, one of which could potentially collide with Earth in the future. The team of astronomers published the findings on Sept. 29 in The Astronomical Journal in a study titled, “A Deep and Wide Twilight Survey for Asteroids Interior to Earth and Venus.” Astronomers were able to…
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