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In 1903, the Wright brothers studied bird wings and bicycle mechanics, and helped launch modern aviationThe Wright brothers achieved the first powered flight in 1903. Their success stemmed from a unique focus on aircraft stability and control....- In 1937, Amelia Earhart Disappeared Mid-Flight: Leaving Behind a Mystery That Confuses Millions of AmericansAmelia Earhart embarked on a daring attempt to circumnavigate the globe in 1937, aiming to prove the capabilities of long-distance flight. ...
- Why the Moon Is Shrinking Faster Than Previously EstimatedOnce thought dormant, the Moon is actively shrinking due to its cooling interior, a process revealing fresh tectonic features and young fau...
- Planning a US trip? What you need to know as the government shutdown enters week twoThe US government shutdown is causing significant disruptions to travel, with TSA and air traffic controllers working without pay, leading ...
- A prolonged US government shutdown could impact your travel plansA U.S. government shutdown threatens travel plans with potential longer airport wait times and flight disruptions as essential air travel s...
- US Government shutdown 2025: will social security and SSI payments continue during federal funding lapseSocial Security and SSI payments will continue during the Oct. 1, 2025 government shutdown affecting 74 million Americans. Benefits are fun...
- Government shutdown will affect your tax payment? Know what it means for youPresident Trump and congressional leaders are meeting to avert a government shutdown by the October 1 deadline. If a deal isn't reached, es...
- White House orders major Smithsonian review to remove divisive content and highlight American valuesThe White House is conducting an internal review of Smithsonian Institution exhibits, prompted by President Trump's order to remove divisiv...
- Rare X-wing Starfighter Model from 'Star Wars' sells for over $3 million in Greg Jein's Hollywood auctionAn auction at Heritage Auctions in Dallas showcased the extensive collection of Hollywood model-maker Greg Jein, who passed away last year....
- Jeff Bezos names Dolly Parton recipient of US$100 million Courage and Civility award, read detailsAmazon founder Jeff Bezos names Dolly Parton recipient of US$100 million Courage and Civility award, read details
- Basketball legend Michael Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey from Game 1 of 1998 NBA Finals to be auctioned for $5 mnMost of Jordan's NBA Finals jerseys remain in private hands.
- Jeff Bezos gives $200 mn to National Air and Space Museum, its biggest philanthropic gift since 1846The gift comes as the nation’s museum sector has been hit hard by the pandemic, with closures and deep financial losses.
- Indian-American Bhavya Lal appointed Acting Chief of Staff of NASALal served as a member of the Biden Presidential Transition Agency Review Team for the agency and oversaw the agency's transition under the...
- Why are Democrats blue and Republicans red?Red for Republicans and blue for Democrats was not standard until the election of 2000, when NYT & USA Today published their first full-col...
- NASA to put humans on the Moon again: PenceWashington, Oct 6 (IANS) The Trump administration wants NASA to land humans on the Moon and establish presence on the lunar surface before ...
- NASA to put humans on the Moon again: PenceWashington, Oct 6 (IANS) The Trump administration will direct NASA to land humans on the Moon and establish presence on the lunar surface b...
- 'Great valley' larger than Grand Canyon found on MercuryThe most likely explanation for Mercury's great valley is long-wavelength buckling of the planet's outermost shell in response to global co...
- 'Great valley' found on Mercury indicates shrinking of planetWashington, Nov 17 (IANS) Scientists have discovered a "great valley" in the southern hemisphere of Mercury, providing more evidence that t...
- Apollo 11 artifacts discovered in Neil Armstrong's closetThe artifacts discovered by Armstrong's widow, Carol, after his death in 2012, were objects flown in the Lunar Module Eagle during the Apol...
- Sakura Sojourn: Museums of the Smithsonian in Washington DCOne trip to Washington DC is simply not enough time to take in all the museums of the Smithsonian and yet admire the beauty of the cherry b...
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