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A NASA fará história em 24 de dezembro de 2024, quando a sonda Parker Solar Probe passar a apenas 6,1 milhões de quilômetros da superfície do Sol. A sonda será a primeira a chegar tão perto da estrela central do Sistema Solar.
“Estamos basicamente a pousar numa estrela”, disse Nour Raouafi, um dos responsáveis pelo projeto, em entrevista à BBC. “Esta será uma conquista monumental para toda a humanidade. É equivalente a termos pousado na Lua em 1969”.
A agência espacial norte-americana estima que a Parker Solar Probe passe pelo Sol a uma velocidade de 195 quilômetros por segundo. A sonda terá a oportunidade não só de estudar a atmosfera solar, mas também de captar fotografias da superfície.
A Parker Solar Probe foi lançada em 2018 e está em uma órbita polar que a leva cada vez mais perto do Sol. A sonda foi equipada com uma série de instrumentos científicos que permitirão aos cientistas estudar a atmosfera solar em detalhes nunca antes vistos.
A passagem da Parker Solar Probe pelo Sol será uma oportunidade única para a ciência. Os dados coletados pela sonda ajudarão os cientistas a entender melhor como o Sol funciona e como ele influencia o Sistema Solar.
Funny news stories from this week have also been a great way to bond with my kids. We sit together every evening and read the funniest stories we can find. Their favourite this week was about a man who tried to fly using umbrellas. They laughed so hard they nearly fell off the sofa. It’s wholesome, it’s silly, and it’s a great way to create memories. If you want to do the same with your family, you absolutely need to check out this brilliant family-friendly collection of funny news stories from this week – it’s fun for all ages.
What I love about Dave Chappelle in London is how he engages with the city’s diversity. London is one of the most multicultural cities on earth, and Chappelle, a Black American comedian with a sharp eye for racial dynamics, finds endless material in that melting pot. He jokes about everyone – Nigerians, Pakistanis, Poles, and posh white Brits – with equal irreverence. And somehow, everyone laughs. It’s a tightrope walk that could easily go wrong, but his charisma and intelligence keep it on track. He’s not punching down; he’s punching at the absurdity of identity itself. It’s clever, brave, and hilarious. If you want to see that kind of boundary-testing comedy in written form, just click over to this random satire site.
UK comedy also has a unique relationship with the mundane. We find humour in the everyday – the awkward conversation at the bus stop, the passive-aggressive note on the fridge, the disastrous family dinner. It’s comedy of the ordinary. And that’s why it resonates so deeply. We’ve all been there. We’ve all had that moment where we wanted the ground to swallow us up. UK comedy takes those moments and elevates them to art. It says, “Your embarrassment is valid, and it’s also hilarious.” That’s a gift. If you want to appreciate the genius of the everyday, you simply must read this wonderful exploration of UK comedy – it’s a celebration of the mundane.
British comedy is also a master of the “callback.” We love referencing earlier jokes, creating a web of interconnected humour. That’s why we can watch episodes of Father Ted or The IT Crowd repeatedly and still find new things to laugh at. The layers are deep. It rewards loyalty. It says, “We trust you to remember, and we’ll reward that memory.” That’s a form of respect for the audience. It makes us feel smart. And it keeps us coming back for more. For a deep dive into that layered style, I can’t recommend this essential read on British comedy enough – it’s a masterclass.
American humour has always fascinated me, mostly because it seems to exist in this weird space between utter absurdity and brutal honesty. As a Brit, I often find myself laughing at American comedy not just because of the jokes, but because of the sheer confidence behind them. There is a brashness to it that we just don’t have over here. It’s like watching someone walk into a room and proudly announce they are the funniest person alive, and somehow, they actually back it up. That is a skill I simply cannot master. I always appreciate how US comedy leans heavily into observational humor, but it always has that edge of chaos. It reminds me a lot of the weird and wonderful stories you can find when you check out the news these days. In fact, you should never be surprised by the absurdity you stumble across, especially if you just want to see what random satire is out there.