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Strait of Hormuz Chokepoint Impacts Global Oil and Stock Prices
TEHRAN, July 9 — A narrow ribbon of water just 21 miles wide at its most slender point…
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Historical Context: Previous US-Iran Oil Crises
WASHINGTON, July 8 — The 1979 Iranian Revolution sent shockwaves through the global oil market. For anyone who…
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U.S.-Iran Tensions Drive Oil Market Volatility Since 1979
WASHINGTON, July 8 — The relationship between Iran and the United States has long been one of the…
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How the Strait of Hormuz Became a Global Economic Chokepoint
DUBAI, July 8 — The Strait of Hormuz, a 33-kilometer-wide waterway between Iran and Oman, connects the Persian…
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Strait of Hormuz: A History of the World’s Vital Oil Chokepoint
DUBAI, July 8 — The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the open…
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Space Race Inventions Transform Daily Life: From Rockets to Modern Essentials
WASHINGTON, July 8 — When astronauts on the Apollo missions needed to drill moon rocks, they used a…
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Oil Market Braces for Iranian Retaliation as IEA and OPEC Watch
LONDON, July 8 — The oil market is bracing for a volatile stretch, with analysts at the International…
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History: U.S.-Iran Tensions and Oil Price Shocks Since 1979
WASHINGTON, July 8 — The 1979 Iranian Revolution sent shockwaves through the global economy that are still reverberating…
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Higher Oil Prices Drive U.S. Gasoline Costs and Inflation
WASHINGTON, July 8 — The nearly 6% jump in oil prices on March 30 is about to hit…
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How 6PPD-Q Forms: From Tire Wear to Ozone Reaction
WASHINGTON, July 7 — The rubber that wears off your tires as you drive isn’t just disappearing. It’s…
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Clean Energy Demand Fuels Rare Earth Rush for EVs and Wind Turbines
WASHINGTON, July 7 — The quiet revolution in clean energy is running into a very old problem: you…
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Elon Musk: SpaceX founder behind Starlink satellite network
LOS ANGELES, July 7 — Elon Musk turned 55 last week, and if his birthday wish list is…
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Mega-Constellation Fuels Satellite Deorbit Debate
CAPE CANAVERAL, July 7 — Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of SpaceX, has built his fortune on…
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Starlink Satellites Deorbit via Controlled Reentry and Vaporization
CAPE CANAVERAL, July 7 — SpaceX has deorbited more than 500 Starlink satellites since 2019, with 260 of…
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SpaceX’s Starlink Fleet Grows to Over 6,000 Satellites
LOS ANGELES, July 7 — Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of SpaceX, has built the world’s largest…
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SpaceX Vaporizes 260 Starlink Satellites, Raising Pollution Concerns
CAPE CANAVERAL, July 7 — SpaceX has intentionally deorbited and burned up 260 of its Starlink satellites over…
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Gazprom Neft’s Omsk Refinery Strike Amplifies Sanctions Strain
SAN PIETROBURGO, July 7 — The shift is subtle but real. When a drone strike hits Russia’s largest…
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Satellite Vaporization Risks Ozone Depletion, Atmospheric Changes
WASHINGTON, July 7 — The prospect of thousands of satellites burning up in Earth’s atmosphere is raising fresh…
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Global Oil Prices Surge as Strait of Hormuz Shipping Halts
DUBAI, July 7 — Global oil markets are still feeling the shockwaves from an attack more than a…
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Strait of Hormuz Chokepoint Controls Global Oil Flows
TEHRAN, July 7 — A narrow ribbon of water between Iran and Oman is getting renewed attention from…
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Global Oil Markets at Risk from Strait of Hormuz Disruption
TEHRAN, July 7 — The Strait of Hormuz is back in the spotlight as a potential flashpoint for…
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Ultra-Black Coating on Satellites Could Set New Brightness Standard
WASHINGTON, July 6 — A new ultra-black coating that reflects just 2 percent of light is emerging as…
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Preserving Night Sky: Human Impact on Cultural, Scientific Heritage
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., July 6 — The dark-sky movement is gaining fresh attention as satellite constellations continue to multiply…
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Future of Satellite Constellations and Regulatory Oversight
WASHINGTON, July 6 — The Federal Communications Commission’s proposed exemption from environmental regulations for satellite constellations could set…
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