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Can philanthropy fast-track a flagship telescope?

New Space is a term now commonly used around the rocketry and satellite industries to indicate a new, speed focused model of development that takes its cue from the Silicon Valley mindset of "move fast and (hopefully don't) break things." Given that several of the founders of

2025 was third hottest year on record: EU, US experts

The planet logged its third hottest year on record in 2025, extending a run of unprecedented heat, with no relief expected in 2026, US researchers and EU climate monitors said Wednesday. The last 11 years have now been the warmest ever recorded, with 2024 topping the podium and

Democrat wins Connecticut state House special election

Democrats were projected to win a Connecticut state House special election on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ. Democratic candidate Larry Pemberton defeated Republican Brandon Sabbag for Connecticut state House District 139. Pemberton, who serves as treasurer for the

Golden Globes Hit 8.7 Million Viewers Amid NFL Competition

The 83rd annual Golden Globes reached an average of 8.7 million viewers on Sunday night, which marked the ceremony’s third year in a row of airing on CBS. Measured by Nielsen, that total represents a 6% drop from the 9.3 million viewers reached by the 2025 ceremony — which