Day: February 9, 2023

It sounds like a science fiction plot from the 1950s: In the far future year of 2023, one researcher has proposed we blast dust off the moon to shield us from the sun. But no - scientists from the University of Utah have calculated that it would be theoretically possible to shoot moon dust into space to block the sun's rays before they reach Earth, in an attempt to stop the planet from warming. The researchers say dust grains in the right place in space could shade the Earth for up to a week, and moon dust takes less energy to launch than dust from Earth. Using moon dust also avoids any long-term impacts on Earth or its atmosphere. And given the dust clouds would disperse relatively quickly, it would allow for some level of control over the shading between seasons...

An international team of investigators says it has found "strong indications" that Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the supply of heavy anti-aircraft weapons to Ukrainian separatists who shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014 with a Russian missile. However, members of the Joint Investigation Team said they had insufficient evidence to prosecute Putin or any other suspects and suspended their 8½-year inquiry into the shooting down that killed all 298 people on board the Boeing 777 — including 38 Australians —flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. Russia has always denied any involvement in the downing of the flight over eastern Ukraine on July 17, 2014, and refused to cooperate with the international investigation. Dutch prosecutors said "there are st...

Madonna has spoken out against criticism of her appearance after presenting at the Grammy Awards this week. In her latest Instagram post, the multi-award-winning singer lamented being "caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny that permeates the world we live in," after a close-up photo of her face went viral online and sparked a torrent of negative comments. The image was taken while Madonna was introducing Kim Petras and Sam Smith's performance of "Unholy." READ MORE: Woman loses $37k to catfish posing as Aussie actor Singer Madonna has hit back at critics of her appearance at the Grammy Awards. (Francis Specker/CBS/Getty Images) Madonna called it a "history making moment," adding: "Instead of focusing on what I said in my speech which was about giving thanks fo...

Disney become the latest company to report deep job cuts, saying it will cut 7000 jobs from its global workforce. Disney had about 220,000 workers as of October 1, of which approximately 166,000 were employed in the US. A cut of 7000 jobs represents about 3 per cent of its global workforce. READ MORE: Madonna hits back at 'ageist' critics after Grammys appearance "While this is necessary to address the challenges we're facing today, I do not make this decision lightly," CEO Bob Iger, who returned to lead the company in November when the board fired Bob Chapek as the company's leader, said. "I have enormous respect and appreciation for the talent and dedication of our employees worldwide, and I'm mindful of the personal impact of these changes." The job...

Andrew Tate has been banned from various prominent social media platforms for expressing misogynistic views and hate speech. He is now being held in Romania on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking However, he continues to draw a massive following – predominantly among boys and young men – with his self-described misogynistic way of life. The 36-year-old's arrest as part of an investigation into alleged human trafficking in Romania has now brought him to the attention of plenty who weren't familiar with his name. Where is Andrew Tate from? Andrew Tate was born Emory Andrew Tate III in December 1986 in the USA, although the exact location is not known. His official website says he is from Chicago, while other sources say he was born in Washington, DC...