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Today’s Pulse rundown
Artemis III Crew
Transcript: What if you were chosen to fly to the Moon? Nasa has announced the four astronauts for the 2027 Artemis III mission! The crew includes commander Randy Bresnik and pilot Luca Parmitano from the European Space Agency. The team will travel in the Orion spacecraft to low Earth orbit. There, they will practice docking with special landers built by private companies. This test is a crucial step to make sure everything is safe before future missions actually land on the lunar surface. If you could travel to space, what would you want to see?
Colombia Cattle
Transcript: How do you make sure your food is not harming the rainforest? Colombia just passed a landmark law to track cattle and protect the environment. The country has over twenty-nine million heads of cattle, and farming them is a major driver of forest loss. To fix this, the new rules will help officials identify when animals have grazed in protected areas. The government will establish high surveillance zones and create a special certification for farmers who do not cut down trees. This ensures that beef sold in stores does not come from illegally cleared land. How can we protect forests in our own communities?
Cancer Treatment Brake
Transcript: What if scientists found a hidden brake inside our immune system? Researchers at the Université de Montréal have discovered a molecule called SLAMF6 that helps cancer hide. This molecule is found directly on the surface of our body's T cells. SLAMF6 activates itself on the T cells, which sends signals that reduce their ability to attack cancer cells and accelerates immune exhaustion. To fight back, the team created special antibodies designed to block this molecule from triggering its suppressive signals. This discovery could eventually lead to powerful new treatments for patients! What other medical mysteries do you hope scientists solve next?
Sweden Phone Ban
Transcript: What if your school completely banned smartphones? Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools beginning in the fall. The government is also providing a grant of fifty-nine million dollars to purchase physical textbooks. Officials made this decision after a study showed that twenty-four point three percent of Swedish ninth graders did not reach basic reading comprehension. Experts say learning with physical materials engages the motor sensory part of kids' brains, which boosts the whole system. Removing screens helps create a learning environment with fewer distractions! Do you think you learn better from a book or a screen?
Underwater Datacentre
Transcript: Imagine a massive computer server farm hiding at the bottom of the ocean! China has launched the world's first wind-powered underwater datacentre. Located ten kilometres off the coast of Shanghai, the facility sits ten metres below the surface. Traditional land-based datacentres use massive amounts of electricity and freshwater to prevent their servers from overheating. By placing the facility underwater, the natural cooling effect of the seawater reduces the overall energy demands of the datacentre. It is also powered entirely by a nearby offshore windfarm, making it incredibly efficient! Where else could we build eco-friendly technology?
Spanish Cave Sanctuary
Transcript: What if you found a secret room that people visited for thousands of years? Radiocarbon dating reveals that humans repeatedly visited a hidden Spanish cave sanctuary for over eleven thousand years! The oldest dates in the Sala Keimada chamber go back thirteen thousand seven hundred years. Researchers found charcoal marks, drawings, and even a domestic piglet bone from two thousand one hundred years ago. The chamber is located two hundred ninety metres from the entrance and requires crawling through a tiny passage. Each generation of visitors respected the artwork left by their predecessors! What kind of art would you leave in a time capsule?
Grandfamilies
Transcript: Who is the most important caregiver in your life? More than two point five million children in the United States are being raised by their grandparents. These unique households are known as grandfamilies. Author Donna Butts recently highlighted these families to honor their incredible resilience. Many grandparents step in unexpectedly to provide a safe home, often giving up their own retirement plans. Adam Otto, who was raised by his grandparents, says the best thing about his experience was their unconditional love, which helped him flourish and succeed in life. How do you show appreciation for the older relatives in your family?
Toy Story 5 Merch
Transcript: Are you ready to reunite with Woody and Buzz Lightyear? A massive merchandise rollout is launching ahead of the theatrical release of Toy Story 5 on June 19! The highly anticipated Pixar sequel brings back beloved voice actors like Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. To celebrate the new movie, brands are releasing everything from special Pandora jewelry to rodeo-themed Adidas sneakers. AT&T is even hosting an immersive Bonnie's Room experience in six different cities, including Chicago and New York. Fans cannot wait to see what the toys are up to next! Which classic toy character is your absolute favorite?
Dengeki Daisy Anime
Transcript: Have you ever waited almost twenty years for your favorite comic to become a show? The beloved manga Dengeki Daisy is officially getting a new anime adaptation scheduled to broadcast in 2027! The original sixteen-volume story ran from 2007 to 2013. The mystery romance follows a high school student named Teru who is protected by an unknown guardian named Daisy. The manga was a huge hit, with over five million copies in circulation. Now, Studio DEEN is bringing the classic characters to life on the screen for a whole new generation! What book series do you think deserves its own television show?
TSMC Chip Prices
Transcript: Did you know that a tiny piece of technology controls the price of your gadgets? The world's largest chipmaker, TSMC, is facing increased costs due to inflation. The company makes the advanced chips used in smartphones and laptops. Chief financial officer Wendell Huang says inflation did cause their costs to increase, and he did not rule out future price rises. Because TSMC supplies massive tech companies, any increase in their pricing could eventually ripple through to the cost of the electronic devices we buy. The company is currently expanding its manufacturing to meet huge demand! How many devices in your home rely on computer chips?