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NASA engineers have found a way to free up additional power aboard Voyager 2, helping the nearly 50-year-old spacecraft continue its scientific work for longer. The effort, known as the “Big Bang,” was carried out by engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The team simultaneously shut down certain powered components and replaced them with options that use less energy, while also making sure Voyager 2 stayed warm enough to function properly. Voyager 2’s Shrinking Power Supply Voyager 2 and its twin, Voyager 1, rely on radioisotope thermoelectric generators, which produce electricity from heat released by decaying plutonium. As that plutonium…

Crystal Palace have re-signed Evann Guessand on a season-long loan from Aston Villa.The 25-year-old Ivory Coast forward spent the second half of last season at Selhurst Park and was part of the side that won the Conference League in May.He only joined Villa in August last year but endured an underwhelming start to the season after his £26m transfer, scoring two goals in 21 appearances in all competitions.After moving to Palace in January, Guessand scored his first Premier League goal in a 1-0 win over Wolves and came on in the Conference League final victory over Spanish side Rayo Vallecano.He…

Saturday Night Live UK has set its return on Sky and NOW. After a well-performing inaugural season earlier this year, the live comedy sensation returns on Sept. 12 with six brand-new episodes, the trailer for which was released Wednesday. Additional episodes are planned for early 2027. Broadcast live each week, the U.K. spinoff of NBC’s hit sketch series will once again welcome a different celebrity host and musical guest for every episode, alongside topical sketches, live music performances and a British take on the iconic Weekend Update segment. Last season’s celebrity hosts included Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, Riz Ahmed, Jack Whitehall,…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State in this interview speaks about his chances in the coming Saturday, August 15, 2026 gubernatorial poll in the state and the development his administration has brought to the state in close to four years. Folalumi Alaran presents excerpts. In your 2022 governorship debate, there were arguments about half salary and pension debt. What is the situation now? It is true that in 2022, my predecessor, Governor Gboyega Oyetola said it was not possible to pay those accumulated half salary and pension debt. But I have shown the world that if there is political will,…

N Chandrasekaran, the chairman of Tata Group, has said that he will not seek reappointment when his term ends in February.The 63-year-old said the decision came after the board of Tata Sons could not reach a resolution on a five-year extension of his term, months after the proposal first came up.The news sent shares of listed Tata companies plunging and has led to questions over what lies ahead for the gigantic salt-to-steel conglomerate that owns Air India, Tata Steel and Jaguar Land Rover.Chandrasekaran’s resignation, which comes days ahead of Tata Sons’ annual general meeting, points to tensions that have been…

By Elizabeth Adegbesan eTranzact International Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, through digital payment solutions, as it deepens its partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, SMEDAN, to promote financial inclusion. The commitment was made at the SMEDAN/eTranzact Town Hall Engagement, themed, “Financial Literacy and Inclusion for MSMEs: Leveraging Fintech Innovation,” in Lagos. Speaking at the event, Divisional Head, Merchant Services, eTranzact, Mrs. Abimbola Reis, described MSMEs as the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, noting that the country has almost 40 million SMEs contributing significantly to growth and job creation. She…

In addition to a historic total solar eclipse, August also features one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year. On the night of August 12 and into the early morning of August 13, astronomy enthusiasts in the northern hemisphere and parts of the southern hemisphere will be able to admire the Perseids during a particularly favorable viewing window.Occasionally, Earth passes through the trails of particles left behind by some comets as they travel through the solar system. When these tiny fragments enter Earth’s atmosphere, friction with the air heats them until they burn up. From below, it looks…

Elena Rybakina stages a huge comeback to beat Naomi Osaka and will now play Coco Gauff for a place in the final.Published On 12 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Second-seeded Elena Rybakina fought back from a set and a break down to prevail 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 in her Canadian Open quarterfinal against Naomi Osaka in Toronto on Tuesday.Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon and 2026 ⁠Australian Open champion, will meet fourth-seeded Coco Gauff for a place in the final after the American’s opponent, Belinda Bencic, withdrew due to a hip injury.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listIn ⁠the first tour-level meeting between Osaka…

A total solar eclipse is set to cross Europe, and people around the world will be able to watch the event live. The European Space Agency (ESA) will begin its broadcast at 1:30 p.m. EDT (19:30 CEST) on August 12, giving viewers a chance to experience the eclipse from home.. Quick linksWhat Happens During a Total Solar Eclipse A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves directly between Earth and the Sun, covering the Sun and casting a narrow region of Earth into darkness. When the Sun’s brilliant surface is hidden, its faint and wispy atmosphere becomes visible. Stars and…

Born in Figueres, a city in Catalonia in north-eastern Spain, Chavarria played for his hometown club before moving to Olot, where he built his reputation in Spain’s lower tiers.A move to Real Zaragoza in 2020 gave him his first taste of professional football at a bigger club, and – after two seasons in Spain’s second division – he earned the opportunity to step into La Liga with Rayo Vallecano in 2022.That timing was significant. Rayo were not expected to compete with Spain’s established giants, but under a strong collective structure they became one of the division’s most difficult opponents.Rayo’s ability…