Imagine shining a flashlight into a material and watching the light bend backward—or in an entirely unexpected direction—as if defying the law of physics. This phenomenon, known as negative refraction, could transform imaging, telecommunications, and countless other
Most near-Earth asteroids are thought to drift in from the main asteroid belt. But a small subset may have a much closer origin: the moon. One intriguing example is 469219 Kamoʻoalewa (2016 HO3), an Earth quasi-satellite whose reported spectrum resembles lunar material and
Quantum chaos describes chaotic classical dynamical systems in terms of quantum theory, but simulations of these systems are limited by computational resources. However, one team seems to have found a way by leveraging error mitigation and specialized circuits on a 91-qubit
Elon Musk is reportedly in “advanced talks” to merge his rocket company SpaceX with his artificial intelligence firm xAI.
CHONG CHOM, Thailand/ODDAR MEANCHEY, Cambodia, Feb 2 - The Thai military said on Monday it had recovered a trove of evidence of transnational fraud from a Cambodian scam compound seized during clashes last year between the two countries along their disputed border.
The disappearance of “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mom Nancy Guthrie is being treated as a crime, according to the sheriff of Pima County, Ariz. “We saw some things at the home that were concerning to us,” Sheriff Chris Nanos told reporters on Monday. “We believe now, after
In a fight against cancer, one gamer finds solace in the action of Doom: The Dark Ages. His heartfelt story has reached the devs at iD Software.
Authorities in Arizona say they are conducting a criminal investigation at the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TODAY Show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing over the weekend. "We believe now, after we processed that crime scene, that we do in fact have a crime scene,
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Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday said two additional arrests were made in connection to a church disruption led by protesters in Minnesota last month. The Justice Department has promised to crack down on a group that stormed into a church in St. Paul, Minn., where a local
What was your favorite part of the 2026 Grammys, if you watched? Was it seeing the succession of artists who spoke up to address the deportation raids that are roiling the nation, with either blunt-force language about federal agents or thoughtful appreciation of immigrants?
There may be a connection between how much a couple spends and saves and how happy they are in their relationship, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The researchers found spouses who see their partners as "savers" tend to be more satisfied with both their
Wilson, like Wright before him, wrestled with the psychic toll of racial violence on Black families in his paintings and lithographs
Peter Cuneo, former Marvel CEO, shares insights on his new leadership book, the Disney acquisition, and Marvel's post-Endgame struggles in a candid interview.
Christopher Nolan is a busy man. When he’s not working on “The Odyssey,” his sprawling adaptation of Homer’s epic, he is tackling all the other challenges facing Hollywood as the new president of the Directors Guild of America. The union’s 20,000 members are dealing with a
In Season 4, Episode 4 of “Industry,” Henry Muck (Kit Harrington) is intent on convincing everyone, including himself, that he’s finally become the man he’s always wanted to be. His clothes play no small part in that performance. The erratic British aristocrat — who, just two
With Iran in crisis, Moscow and Beijing may be starting to hedge.
Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas) is blaming his party’s loss in a weekend special election for a state Senate seat on a winter storm in Texas. Democratic candidate Taylor Rehmet handily defeated his Republican opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, in the Saturday election for a vacant
It had multiple off-shoot sites seemingly to evade law enforcement.
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.
Donald Trump was mentioned more than 38,000 times in the latest batch of Epstein files, according to a New York Times review of the Justice Department’s Friday public release of some three million pages from the sprawling investigation into child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver.
Aides for Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard attacked the Wall Street Journal over a Monday article spotlighting a whistleblower report accusing the Trump Cabinet official of wrongdoing. The Journal reported the whistleblower's complaint is so "highly classified"
The talks come as a joint military exercise between a U.S. destroyer warship and Israeli Navy vessels took place on Sunday in the Israeli port city of Eilat, according to the Israeli military
Former Sundance Film Festival chief Tabitha Jackson has been named the director of New York’s Film Forum. Jackson will assume the role on Feb. 23. An industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in independent and non-profit media, Jackson joins Film Forum after two years
The original Alone in the Dark and its sequels are free at GOG for a limited time.
Brittany Noble is about to begin her second week as anchor of “The Breakdown,” the daily live newscast that the former local TV news anchor leads for Roland Martin’s Black Star Network. Noble has worked as a news anchor and correspondent for local TV stations in St. Louis
Less than a year ago, United States company Colossal Biosciences announced it had "resurrected" the dire wolf, a megafauna-hunting wolf species that had been extinct for 10,000 years.
Tales from ‘85 takes place between the second and third seasons The post Stranger Things Animated Series Trailer Tries To Wash Away The Bitter Aftertaste Of The Finale appeared first on Kotaku .
Chronic stress can damage the gut’s protective lining, triggering inflammation that may worsen depression. New research shows that stress lowers levels of a protein called Reelin, which plays a key role in both gut repair and brain health. Remarkably, a single injection
Netfli'x KPop Demon Hunters just made K-pop history at the 2026 Grammys by snatching a win, something BTS never pulled off.
The Austro-Canadian billionaire and former politician is facing more than a dozen sexual assault charges. He has denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty.
WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff andIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi plan to meet on Friday in Istanbul to discuss a possible nuclear deal and other issues, a U.S. official said on Monday. "The president's been
KYIV, Feb 2 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that it was realistic to achieve a dignified and lasting peace, ahead of the next round of peace talks with Russian and U.S. officials due this week in Abu Dhabi. Speaking after discussions with his
