They won’t be “over” the moon even after returning from it. Following their historic 10-day flight around the moon, the intrepid Artemis II astronauts are slated to return to Earth Friday evening, marking the end of the United States’ first lunar foray in over 50 years. But they won’t be out of the woods yet … Read more
Nutella superfans already know the chocolate-hazelnut spread tastes out of this world — now, it’s actually traveled there. In what some internet users are calling “the greatest free advertising moment in history,” per Fox News, a tub of the tasty treat was recently seen defying gravity aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission while moving across the … Read more
These swimmers are sure to sink. Human sperm can get lost in space, new research shows. Scientists put sperm to the test to determine whether a child could be conceived in space, using a tiny plastic “obstacle course.” The findings, published in the journal Communications Biology, showed that the navigational abilities of sperm are negatively … Read more
It’s a force to be reckoned with. Gravity is what holds Earth in orbit around the sun and keeps us from floating off into space. Unfortunately, it can — quite literally — be a real downer. The constant pull of gravity compresses our spine, loads our joints and requires our muscles to work harder to … Read more
Feeling gassy at 30,000 feet? You’re not flying solo. Whether you’re headed to paradise or jetting off for business, many passengers find themselves battling a different kind of turbulence when their guts revolt midair — leaving them bloated, cramping and desperate for solid ground. To get to the bottom of this phenomenon known as “jet … Read more
Astronaut Kellie Gerardi is counting down to lifting off. Gerardi made headlines in 2023 when she went to space aboard a Virgin Galactic suborbital flight, becoming one of less than a hundred women to slip the surly bonds of Earth. Not to mention, she’s built up quite a following on TikTok. Now she is slated to return to … Read more
Kelly Clarkson likes to break away from her clothes. During an interview with actors Tyler Posey and Taye Diggs on her daytime chat program, “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” the “Behind These Hazel Eyes” singer, 42, revealed that she loves being naked. Posey, 33, and Diggs, 53, appeared on Clarkson’s show to promote their upcoming Fox … Read more
movie review WICKED Running time: <br>160 minutes. Rated PG (some scary action, thematic material and brief suggestive material). <br>In theaters. Who can say if “Wicked” has been changed for the better? I do believe it has been changed for the longer. Hollywood has, somewhat mystifyingly, taken a two-and-a-half-hour hit Broadway musical and — hey presto! — … Read more
Doritos is living up to its “for the bold” tagline. It’s one small step for snack-kind: PepsiCo is launching a special pack of “Zero Gravity” Doritos that are designed to be eaten in space, thereby allowing astronauts to snack amongst the stars. “The limitless possibilities of space inspired us to push the boundaries of what’s … Read more
Scarlett Johansson was left “hopeless” after losing out on a leading role in an Oscar-nominated film. The 38-year-old actress has starred in some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters as she played Natasha Romanoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But it’s not always been smooth sailing for Johansson, who was left at a crossroads when she failed to … Read more