Author: Phoebe Brooks

Elon Musk is ramping up space exploration as SpaceX’s latest mission will send a crew of four civilians. This morning the SpaceX launched a rocket whose crew intends to conduct the first commercial spacewalk. Polaris Dawn Joe Readle Getty Images North America The mission, known as Polaris Dawn, was live streamed this morning on X, formerly known as Twitter prior to Musk purchasing the platform in 2022. Viewers were able to watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lift-off from Launch Complex-39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. History In The Making Joe Readle on Getty Images North America Polaris…

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While human engineering keeps exceeding itself as we build skyscrapers higher and higher every year, Mother Nature has reminded us once again that she should not be underestimated. Whatever we can do, nature can very often, do better.  Wonders of Earth Michael Bryant on Unsplash There may be Seven Natural Wonders of the world but that doesn’t mean everything worth seeing has been found. So much of the earth and sea is still being discovered and great natural beauties are still surprising explorers and experts today. Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon NASA/GSFC/METI/ERSDAC/JAROS, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand…

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Two hikers have been found dead in the Indian Peaks Wilderness in Boulder County, Colorado after being reported missing. In two separate instances, two men were reported missing by their families when neither man returned from their outdoor expeditions. The First Victim George Rose Getty Images North America On Monday evening search teams found the body of a 36-year-old man, believed to be one of the missing hikers. The man was hiking in the Indian Peaks Wilderness in the Lake Isabelle area when he went missing. Reported Missing Samatha Sheppard on Unsplash The man, who is yet to be named,…

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Florida is known throughout the world as the retiree capital thanks to its perfect weather, gorgeous views, and accessibility to the outdoors for seniors. But the Sunshine State is being abandoned by America’s senior citizens as older folks are finding new horizons to spend their twilight years.  Changes in Florida Make It Less Desirable For Retirees Getty Images North America In recent years a number of changes have occurred in the state of Florida and now retirees are waving goodbye to the state. Take a look at why retirees are leaving, and more importantly, where they are going. Why Are…

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