NEW DELHI: The enthralling narrative of Nasa‘s billion-dollar mission to Bennu, aimed at preventing a potential asteroid collision, is meticulously chronicled in Dante Lauretta‘s book, “The Asteroid Hunter: A Scientist’s Journey to the Dawn of our Solar System.” Lauretta, a prominent figure in the field and the principal investigator of the mission, offers a first-hand … Read more
Japan’s Moon lander, known as the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), has regained functionality, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced on Monday, marking a significant turnaround after its rocky touchdown on January 20.Communication Restored: A Boost for Japan’s Space AmbitionsAfter nine days of uncertainty following its awkward landing, JAXA successfully established communication with … Read more
Jan 05, 2024, 05:00PM ISTSource: YouTube Watch the Official Trailer from Tamil movie ‘Mission Chapter 1’ starring Arun Vijay, Amy Jackson, Nimisha Sajayan, Abi Hassan, Bharath Bopanna, Baby Iyal, Viraaj S and Jason Shah. ‘Mission Chapter 1’ movie is directed by Vijay and produced by Subaskaran. To know more about ‘Mission Chapter 1’ trailer watch … Read more
FILE: A view of Anchor Brewing Co. on Aug. 3, 2017, in San Francisco. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The Bay Area said goodbye to many businesses in 2023. But some closures, like those of long-lived neighborhood restaurants and massive department stores, came with a dose of surprise, even shock. While a new year always brings hope, … Read more
FILE: Protesters, police, and journalists thought the Mission District’s Dolores Park was meant to be the site of a pro-yuppie rally on June 7, 1999. Nobody on the yuppies’ side showed up. Anadolu/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images In June 1999, 200 protesters flocked to San Francisco’s Dolores Park to protest a “Stop the Hate” rally… … Read more
Editor’s note: In this recurring column, SFGATE food writers celebrate the Bay Area’s rich deli culture by spotlighting longtime family-run delis — the neighborhood institutions — and the newer community sandwich hubs. Many cultures from around the world have developed unique sandwiches that reflect their bounty. There are sandwiches from Italian delis that specialize in cured meats, banh … Read more
