January 2021

Measuring the expansion of the universe is difficult. For one, the scale of your distance measurements affects the scale of expansion as the universe expands. And since light from distant galaxies takes time to reach us, you cannot…

A FDNY EMS Fire Department employee receives a COVID-19 Moderna vaccine amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the Manhattan neighborhood of New York City, New York, United States. December 23, 2020.Carlo Allegri | ReutersThe…

In week 17, there are still some NFL playoff spots in play, along with some division titles. And four teams that are currently looking outside still have the opportunity to play postseason football.We are following the playoff picture live…

Legendary talk show host Larry King was reportedly hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19. According to ABC News, a source close to King's family confirmed the news.The source said, "Larry has battled so many health problems in…

Guest essay by Eric Worrall According to Wired, a new burp mask with a catalyst captures the methane emitted by cattle and converts it into CO2 and water. Methane is a stronger greenhouse gas than CO2. This burp mask for cows…

The world now has new norms for travel, work, and almost every daily activity since the pandemic broke out worldwide. To keep up with changing lifestyles, many industries and workplaces have begun to adopt…

As US head coach Nate Leaman said after his team's New Year's Eve victory over Sweden, "It's a new tournament now." On Saturday evening, the USA met Slovakia with a place in the semifinals of the IIHF Junior World Championship 2021 on…

In October 2018, the Trump administration announced the creation of the US Space Force (USSF), previously known as the US Air Force Space Command (AFSPC). The decision was formalized on December 20, 2019 with the signing of the National…

A man is given a COVID-19 nasal swab test at the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) amid a coronavirus surge in southern California on December 22, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.Mario Tama |…

Zooey Deschanel thanks a person who got it through to 2020: your friend, the star of the Property Brothers Jonathan Scott. On Jan. 2, the 500 Days of Summer star shared a photo of her and her honey on Instagram, along with a cute caption.…