Green Spaces, Solar Panels, Cosy Patios: The ‘Cutting-Edge’ Décor Influencing Real Estate In 2024 – South Africa’s real estate market is expected to show some positive signs, which might be good news for buyers and sellers. [news24]
A ‘Star Wars’ Script Harrison Ford Left Behind In London Sells for A Record Price – The script dates to when the working title was still ‘Star Killers.’ [artnet]
US Charges Japanese Crime Boss Over Alleged Trafficking Of Nuclear Materials To Iran – The nuclear materials came from Myanmar, with defendant Takeshi Ebisawa accused of selling them to a US undercover agent. [sky]
Former Nuns Call On Pope To Launch Inquiry Into Priest They Say Sexually Abused Them – Mirjiam Kovac and Gloria Branciani want independent inquiry into Marko Rupnik, who was expelled from Jesuit order in 2023. [guardian]
12-Year-Old Student Builds Working Replica Of The Fabled ‘Archimedes Death Ray’ – Young Canadian genius, Brenden Sener, has reignited (and possibly ended) the debate about Archimedes’ legendary ‘death ray’. [news]
Whale Song Mystery Solved By Scientists – Scientists have worked out how some of the largest whales in the ocean produce their haunting and complex songs. [bbc]
The Internet Is Obsessed: Zendaya And Timothée Chalamet Match For ‘Dune: Part Two’ Promo – Forget Barbie and Ken, it’s Chani and Paul season. [mashable]
