CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—The Hubble Space Telescope should be back in action soon, following a tricky, remote repair job by NASA. The orbiting observatory went dark in mid-June, with all astronomical viewing halted. NASA initially suspected a 1980s-era computer as the source of the problem. But after the backup payload computer also failed, flight controllers at…
Archeologists Uncover Remains of Ancient City Wall Built in Iron Age in the Kingdom of Judah in Israel
The remains of an ancient city wall—built in the Iron Age to protect the city of David in the Kingdom of Judah—has been unearthed by archaeologists in the City of David National Park in Israel as part of a park development. The wall was erected in the days of the First Temple to protect the…
Extreme Weather Springs Up in Multiple Chinese Cities, Flights and Schools Cancelled in Beijing
Recently, due to extreme weather occurring in multiple provinces and cities in mainland China, the China Meteorological Administration declared a level four emergency. Torrential rains caused traffic mayhem and school closures in Beijing, residents in Hebei Province held onto trees to keep from getting flushed away, and floods in Sichuan swept away several ships. Beijing…
Archaeologists Identify 9th Century Anglo-Saxon Cave House
Archaeologists from the Royal Agricultural University, working with colleagues from Wessex Archaeology, conducted detailed surveys of the Anchor Church Caves, between the villages of Foremark and Ingleby. Researchers say the rooms’ narrow doorways and windows closely resemble Saxon architecture. A rock-cut pillar is similar to those found in a Saxon crypt at nearby Repton that’s…
Thousands of Firefighters Battle Big Blazes Across the West
BLY, Ore.—An army of firefighters labored in hot, dry and windy weather Tuesday to contain fires chewing through wilderness and burning homes across drought-stricken Western states. More than 60 active large blazes are burning in the West and Alaska. More than 14,000 firefighters and support personnel were attacking fires covering close to a million acres…
Storms Cause Widespread Damage in Switzerland, Germany
BERLIN—Heavy summer storms caused widespread damage and flooding Tuesday in Germany and Switzerland, where an airport hangar partially collapsed in the southern town of Magadino. Swiss police said several planes were damaged but nobody was hurt when the hangar roof gave way amid heavy rain and strong winds overnight. Trees were blown onto roads and…
New German Space Command to Tackle Russian, Chinese Threat, Overcrowding
UEDEM, Germany—Germany opened a new Space Command on Tuesday, following the lead of other Western countries amid growing concerns over Russian and Chinese military advances in outer space and a surge in satellite launches. In the last two years, the United States, France, and Britain have all established space commands—military bodies with responsibility for space…
Homeschool Science: Expert Tips to Make It Fun and Simple
It seems that more parents than ever before are preparing to homeschool their children this coming school year. Some have been at this for a while, and some are embarking on their first year along this path. As they gather materials and plan field trips, going down the list of subjects to include in the…
Maine Bans New Wind Power Projects in State Waters
Maine’s governor has signed a bill that bars any new offshore wind projects in waters under state jurisdiction, about a week after the state legislature approved the legislation. The bill, which became effective immediately because it was introduced as an emergency measure, says that offshore wind power projects “may provide significant economic and environmental benefits to…
Homeowner Uncovers Garden Grotto From 1700s in Backyard of His Suburban Home of 25 Years
A homeowner was stunned to uncover a beautiful 18th-century Gothic folly hidden at the end of his suburban back garden at the house where he has lived for 25 years. John Bostock, 62, had been pruning ivy and tidying up his garden ahead of moving house when he made the incredible discovery on July 3….
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