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Life, but not as we know it

Here is a problem that has been quietly gnawing at astronomers for decades. The standard approach to detecting life on other worlds involves scanning exoplanet atmospheres for oxygen, methane, and ozone, whose presence is difficult to explain without biology. It's a clever

A clear roadmap for engineering combs of light

Optical frequency combs—laser sources that emit evenly spaced colors of light—are foundational, ubiquitous tools for precision measurement, found in optical clocks, gas-sensing spectrometers, and instruments that detect the light signatures of exoplanets. Traditionally,

Here's what's in Trump's SAVE America Act

President Trump's push to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act is taking center stage this week in the Senate, where it faces an uphill battle amid unified Democratic opposition. The legislation — which is a top priority for the president — is

Sean Penn missed Oscars to meet with Zelensky in Ukraine

Actor Sean Penn was absent from the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday due to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Penn has frequently advocated for Kyiv amid its war with Russia, and he spent the weekend abroad in an attempt to push his efforts forward. “Sean,

Trump on ‘taking’ Cuba: 'I can do anything I want with it'

President Trump on Monday said he believes he will have the “honor” of taking over Cuba, coming as the administration is choking the communist regime in Havana with a fuel blockade. Trump, speaking to reporters from the Oval Office, would not rule out a military move, adding,

Cornyn, Casar spar over DHS funding outside Austin airport

Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) crashed a Monday press conference led by Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R), causing the two to spar over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding lapse. Cornyn was delivering food from Texas-based fast food chain Whataburger to Austin-Bergstrom

Wright says high gas prices will last 'a few more weeks'

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Wright says high gas prices will last 'a few more weeks' Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that Americans can expect to experience high prices at the gas pump “for a few more weeks” amid the U.S.

Drone attack hits hotel in Baghdad, no injuries reported

CAIRO, March 16 (Reuters) - Iraq's interior ministry said on Monday that a drone hit a hotel in Baghdad without causing casualties or material damages. Security sources earlier said a drone hit Al-Rasheed hotel in the Green Zone, which houses governmental buildings and the U.S.