/aliens10hNASA funds new tech for upcoming 'Super Hubble' to search for alien life: 'We intend to move with urgency' NASA has selected seven companies to develop technologies for the Habitable Worlds Observatory, a powerful space telescope designed to search for signs of life on alien planets by analyzing the light passing through their atmospheres. The companies will tackle engineering challenges to create a telescope capable of maintaining stability within a width the size of a single atom and equipped with a coronagraph thousands of times more capable than any previously built. NASA aims to launch the observatory by the late 2030s or early 2040s, equipped with technologies that do not yet exist.
/art2d‘I’m the product of a smashed-up family’: how Sean Scully became the greatest abstract painter aliveThis article explores the life and work of Sean Scully, the renowned abstract painter, who draws inspiration from his tumultuous childhood and the pain that still drives his art. As his new exhibition captivates Paris, Scully discusses the spiritual and emotional depth of his work, comparing it to the music of Miles Davis and Coltrane. Despite his personal struggles, Scully's art conveys a sense of necessity and intensity, making a powerful statement about the human condition.
/offbeat4dThree abandoned little pigs rescued in FenlandThree abandoned pigs were rescued in Fenland after a six-hour mission. Local vet staff and a council dog warden used various foods to lure the pigs into a trap. The pigs, believed to be kunekunes, were found to be in good health and have been rehomed.
/news4dAs U.S. debt soars past $38 trillion, the flood of corporate bonds is a growing threat to the Treasury supply As U.S. debt surpasses $38 trillion, the surge in corporate bond issuance, particularly from hyperscalers, poses a growing challenge to Treasury supply. Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok highlights that the anticipated $2.25 trillion in investment-grade debt this year could drive up rates, raising concerns about the marginal buyer of IG paper. The Treasury Department's efforts to attract investors are complicated by the AI boom, which is driving companies to the bond market for funding. This shift in investor demographics, with a notable decrease in foreign government holdings, could make the U.S. financial system more fragile.
/technology6dIXI’s autofocusing lenses are almost ready to replace multifocal glassesThis article discusses IXI’s autofocusing lenses designed for age-related farsightedness, which combine cameraless eye tracking with liquid crystal lenses that automatically adjust when the user’s focus shifts. The glasses aim to replace multifocal glasses with a single pair of glasses that can adapt to different prescriptions, potentially offering additional health insights through a companion app.
/offbeat6dMan Documents Days DoorDashing Until He Can Afford to Buy a Diamond Engagement Ring for His Girlfriend Bradley Cho is documenting his DoorDash journey to save $6,500 for a diamond engagement ring for his girlfriend, Julia Jang. Cho, who works in procurement, has earned $902 so far and plans to continue DoorDashing until he reaches his goal. His video series has garnered over 410,000 followers on TikTok and Instagram.
/sports6dA tennis player played so poorly that it went viral. Tournament organizers say they should have never let it happen A tennis match in Nairobi, Kenya, went viral due to the poor performance of Egyptian player Hajar Abdelkader, who appeared to be inexperienced. Abdelkader, who had been playing tennis for seven years, was admitted to the tournament as a wild card. Her opponent, Germany's Lorena Schaedel, won 6-0, 6-0, while Abdelkader made 20 double faults and only won three points. Tennis Kenya admitted that the wild card should not have been granted and pledged to avoid such incidents in the future.
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