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NASA X-Ray Mission Gets Fresh Look at 2,000-Year-Old Supernova By Michael Allen 24 Mar 2026 NASA’s IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) mission has taken a new observation of a supernova, RCW 86, helping fill in a fuller picture of what other telescopes have observed. When astronomers using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory previously targeted RCW 86, they discovered that a large “cavity” region around the system led the supernova to expand more rapidly than expected. The low-density cavity region could have led to RCW 86’s unique shape as well. Now, IXPE has observed the outer rim of this supernova, where its expansion is suspected to have halted at the edge of the “cavity,” creating the reflected shock effect highlighted in purple. Article link: https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/nasa-x-ray-mission-gets-fresh-look-at-2000-year-old-supernova/ Pic Description: NASA’s IXPE observed the outer rim of the supernova remnant highlighted in purple in the inset. Data from IXPE is combined with data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and ESA’s XMM-Newton. The yellow represents low-energy X-rays, while blue shows high-energy X-rays detected by Chandra and XMM-Newton. The starfield in the image comes from the National Science Foundation’s National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOILab). NASA/ X-ray: Chandra: NASA/CXC/SAO, XMM: ESA/XMM-NEWTON, IXPE: NASA/MSFC; Optical: NSF/NOIRLab; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/ RCW86-Xray.mp4

Actually, I prefer the old icon, if that's the one you were referring to. I think I'll leave it the way it is.

This is the About window. You may want to reinstall the application instead.

No. It still says on jw.org that the latest update was February 3. I was going to ask the same question. What does it say in Help/About Watchtower Library...? Here's what mine says:

Dear brothers and sisters, just imagine the following scene… A classroom. A completely normal school class. Soft murmuring, chairs moving, here and there some laughter. And right in the middle of it sits a young girl… Marie. She has been given an assignment – nothing unusual, really: “Present your idol.” But for Marie, this task is anything but easy. She goes home… sits down on her bed perhaps… and thinks. Who should I present? A famous athlete? A musician? An influencer? But deep in her heart she feels: That doesn’t fit me… that’s not who I am. Days pass… And then—very quietly—a thought comes to her. A thought that requires courage. A thought that makes her heart beat faster. What if… I present Jesus? The day of the presentation arrives. Marie stands at the front. Maybe her hands tremble a little… Maybe she feels all eyes on her… And she knows: This is a moment of decision. Will I stand up for my faith… or not? Dear brothers and sisters, haven’t we experienced moments like that too? At school… at work… in the family… Moments when we know exactly: Now I could say something… now I could acknowledge Jehova and Jesus. But at the same time there is that quiet voice: What will others think? Marie makes her decision. She gathers all her courage… and begins to read: “My role model is Jesus Christ…” The room becomes quiet. No whispering anymore. No giggling. Only her voice. “Unfortunately, I don’t have a picture of him, because I have never seen him… But he is my role model because he was flawless and unchanging…” Maybe one or another student suddenly looks up. Maybe someone even lifts their head slightly. Because this… is different. This is real. And then she says something that deeply touches: “We humans are never consistent… sometimes we are happy, then again sad… Jesus is not like that…” Isn’t that true? We all know this… One day we feel strong. The next day weak. Once full of joy… then again disappointed. But Jesus… He was always loving. Always balanced. Always perfect. What a role model… And then comes the sentence… that perhaps moves her the most: “I have decided to follow him… because he gave his life for my sins…” Dear brothers and sisters… Imagine that moment. A young girl… in a completely normal classroom… talking about the greatest gift ever given. The sacrifice of Jesus. Not dry. Not memorized. But… from the heart. And what happens? The class remains silent. No one laughs. No one makes fun. Even the teacher… is touched. A man who perhaps had little interest in faith before… now suddenly feels: This is not just religion. This is something alive. Something real. A relationship. Dear brothers and sisters, isn’t this exactly what Jesus meant when he said: “Everyone who acknowledges me before men, the Son of man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God.” (Luke 12:8) What a powerful thought… If we have the courage to acknowledge Jesus… he will acknowledge us. Before the angels. In heaven. Just imagine that… An angel might ask: “Who is that person there on earth?” And Jesus says: “That is someone who stands up for me.” “That is someone who was not afraid to mention my name.” What could be greater than that…? But let’s be honest… Having courage is not always easy. Sometimes we feel small. Like Marie perhaps… alone in front of a whole class. Or we think: I’m not good enough… I don’t have the right words… But you know… Jehova does not expect perfection. He values courage. Sincerity. A heart that loves him. Let’s think of a small illustration: A child stands at the edge of a swimming pool. It is afraid to jump. The father stands in the water… opens his arms… and says: “Jump… I will catch you.” The child hesitates… but then jumps. Why? Not because it has no fear… but because it trusts. That’s exactly how it is with us. When we acknowledge Jesus… we are, in a sense, jumping. We don’t always know how people will react. But we know: Jehova is there. Jesus stands behind us. And they will not let us fall. And often we experience something amazing… Just like Marie did. We might think: Others will react negatively… But instead… they become thoughtful. Respectful. Maybe even touched. Why? Because authenticity touches people. Because courage impresses. Because love becomes visible. Dear brothers and sisters, what can we learn from this experience? Perhaps this: It doesn’t take many words. No perfect speech. Sometimes a simple sentence is enough: “I believe in Jehova.” “Jesus is my role model.” And that one sentence… can reach a heart. In conclusion, I would like to ask you a question… When we look back on our life one day… Do we want to say: “I remained silent… even though I could have spoken?” Or: “I had the courage to acknowledge… even when it was difficult?” Marie was just a young girl. But on that day… she was a shining example. An example that faith does not have to be loud… but courageous. Not perfect… but real. And so, dear brothers and sisters… let us have the courage to say something at the right moment. Let us get to know Jehova and Jesus better… so that our heart overflows. And when an opportunity arises… then we speak. Maybe quietly. Maybe hesitantly. But from the heart. Because… “everyone who acknowledges me before men… the Son of man will also acknowledge him…” What a hope… What an honor… And what a loving Father we have.

Ok. I don't have iPhone, and this is AI generated. So...computers 101 - always make a backup before trying something new. ✅ Step-by-Step: Create a Backup Open JW Library Tap More (bottom-right corner) Tap Settings Tap Backup and Restore Tap Create Backup Choose where to save it: Save to Files (best option) Or share it (AirDrop, email, etc.) Pick a location (like On My iPhone or iCloud Drive) Tap Save 🔐 Very Important Tip After saving: Go to the Files app Make sure the backup file is really there Consider copying it to: iCloud Drive Google Drive Or your computer Now that that's out of the way, here's the steps: ✅ Easiest Way to Clear JW Library Cache (iPhone 14 Pro Max) Option 1 — Best method (keeps your notes & data) Open Settings Tap General Tap iPhone Storage Scroll down and tap JW Library Tap Offload App Confirm Offload App Tap Reinstall App ✔ What this does: Clears temporary/cache files Keeps your: Notes Highlights Bookmarks ➡️ This is the safest option and usually fixes issues

iPhone 14pro max

What type of phone you have?

What is the update number?

I wonder if the US and its allies (whichever ones are left) are going to try and pull out Iran's uranium inventory with special forces teams. No way that can go sideways.

I did a drawing of a whale shark a couple months ago

Nope, I don't have it either and it is Wednesday 0600..maybe during the date it will pop up. Thx anyway.

The more I think about it, it does. Oil and Gas are "hidden" treasures (you need to dig a lot)

How about a whale Shark. Those are pretty cool!

Slovenia is in fuel rationing https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77m4zx6zvmo

So how do I clear my storage ?

Did you get it now? It should be in an update.

Based mom

esd_march_25.mp3

How many Davids does it take to change a light bulb? Sorry David I couldn't help myself. 🙃

Where did you find it? The latest update on jw.org is dated February 3, 2026.

SEOUL, March 24 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will tighten enforcement of a vehicle rationing system for public-sector employees as it braces for potential oil supply disruptions stemming from prolonged tensions in the Middle East, the climate ministry said Tuesday, signaling a broader shift toward emergency energy conservation measures. Beginning Wednesday, authorities will step up oversight of a five-day rotation scheme that restricts driving based on the final digit of a vehicle’s license plate, effectively barring each group from the road one weekday. According to this the restriction is for public-sector (or government) employees and there will be one day they are restricted from driving.

Speaking of which! S.Korea just imposed a vehicle usage restriction to save on the usage of barrels of oil. Can you imagine if this happens in many regions? Going back on Zoom in waves because we're restricted? That would be wild. Half the congregation show up because they can now use their car while the other half has to stay home. What "appears" to be happening and the driving allowance criteria: https://en.yenisafak.com/world/south-korea-enforces-strict-vehicle-rotation-as-middle-east-war-disrupts-energy-3716226 https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-policy/2026/03/24/DYXQRRQFQRBLJMXN75EAZ47WRE/ http://koreabizwire.com/seoul-moves-to-conserve-fuel-with-stricter-public-sector-car-limits/346761 (Edit: It's voluntary for private sector but seemingly mandatory for the public sector.)