Using the Baryons Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (BOSS) spectrograph, astronomers have discovered five new carbon-enhanced metal-poor stars in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC). This is the first time such stars have been identified in this galaxy. The discovery was reported
At UC Berkeley's Central Sierra Snow Laboratory, located at 6,894 feet above sea level near Donner Pass, researchers collect detailed measurements of the snowpack each day. There is still some snow on the ground to measure, but less than they usually see in late January.
How do consumers choose what to buy on Amazon or what to listen to on Spotify? Do they scroll endlessly through the options, review the ratings or select what is most popular among other viewers? While some studies have examined how product placement and ratings affect consumer
(Refiles to insert dropped words in paragraph 5) QAMISHLI, Syria, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Russia is withdrawing forces from an airport in northeastern Syria, movingto end its military presence in a corner of the country wherethe Damascus government is trying to seize control from
By Alexander Cornwell JERUSALEM, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Israel has retrieved the remains of the last remaining hostage held in Gaza, the military said on Monday, fulfilling a key condition of the initial phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza war. The remains
For a limited time, you can save $40 on the Anker USB-C Nano laptop docking station with detachable hub. The post Anker Crashes Its 13-in-1 Docking Station With Detachable Hub to Its Lowest Price Since Launch appeared first on Kotaku .
Caring for grandchildren boosts older adults’ brain health, especially protecting grandmothers from memory and eloquence decline over time.
Operation Liberterra III took place across 119 countries, the agency headquartered in France that helps police in 196 member countries collaborate to fight international crime said.
Rising ocean temperatures have been implicated in mass coral bleaching events affecting the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). These events have been increasingly frequent, with major events occurring in 2016, 2017, 2020, 2022, 2024, and 2025. Now, in an unexpected turn of events, it
Top Republicans in Congress are being silenced by President Trump's threats and intimidation tactics, leaving Americans to question if they are being ruled by a mad king.
A new Nintendo Direct is coming on Jan. 29, 2026, focusing on Switch game Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Here's when and how to watch.
LONDON, Jan 26 - A group of artists is shining a light on the impact of climate change, rising sea levels and nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands after travelling to the remote Pacific nation as part of an expedition.
[Leadership] FIFA will pay $2.3 million in prize money to the club that wins the first Women's Champions Cup at Arsenal's stadium next week, with the governing body hailing it as the highest single payout ever awarded in women's club soccer.
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) said Sunday that President Trump should consider pulling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel from Minnesota, a day after a Border Patrol agent fatally shot an American citizen. “If I were President Trump, I would almost think about, ‘Ok
For decades, sharks have been the unintended victims of longline fisheries aimed at tuna and swordfish. Rising accidental catches have contributed to population declines and created serious challenges for both conservation and commercial fishing. And the impacts go beyond the
One llama is sprawled on the grass with its neck craned, basking in a patch of sunshine. Another stands on a dirt hill, ears flattened defiantly. A third rushes to greet visitors with a friendly nuzzle. This isn't a petting zoo. The furry beasts are in Belgium for work.
President Trump announced he is sending White House border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota on Monday evening in the wake of the second fatal shooting of a protester in Minneapolis. “I am sending Tom Homan to Minnesota tonight. He has not been involved in that area, but knows and
More than 60 chief executives signed open letter released by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce hours after Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was killed.
Norwegian citizens and an oil firm face charges for allegedly bribing Congo's President Sassou Nguesso with $25m for offshore oil rights in 2016.
[Africa Check] Viral Kenyan constituency poll results fake, pollster Mizani Africa says
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada has no plans to go ahead with a free trade deal with China in the wake of a tariff threat from President Trump. “We have no intention of doing that with China or any other nonmarket economy,” Carney said Sunday, according to The Associated
An older version of Unreal Engine offers some interesting tradeoffs The post Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Explains Why He’s Sticking With An Old Engine For The Third Game appeared first on Kotaku .
Greenpeace activists in Brussels protested against the EU's reliance on imported fossil fuels, urging investment in renewables instead of depending on the US and Russia.
Placing the most powerful branch of Iran’s armed forces on the EU’s terrorist list would put the IRGC alongside groups such as the so-called IS, al-Qaeda, Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
An experiment in western China over the past four decades shows that it is possible to tame the expansion of desert lands with greenery, and, in the process, pull excess carbon dioxide out of the sky.
President Trump became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl last year. It seems, at least for now, that he won't be the first sitting president to attend two in a row.
Donald Trump is doubling down in Minnesota following the murder of nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents on Saturday by sending his immigration czar to the state. In a Truth Social post Monday morning, Trump announced that he is sending Tom Homan to the state “tonight,”
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The LG UltraGear 27-inch OLED gaming monitor has come down in price with massive discount at Amazon. The post Forget Samsung Odyssey, LG 27″ OLED Gaming Monitor Is 41% Off With an Ultra-Fast 0.03ms Response Time appeared first on Kotaku .
My day without cables.
Even the Department of Homeland Security’s own officials are growing frustrated with the slanderous, blatant lies that their leaders have told regarding the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis over the weekend. Fox News’s Bill Melugin spoke with more than a
The artist formerly known as Panther Lake shows its teeth.
Queensland government says it has already killed six of the 10 dingoes seen near the body of 19-year-old Piper James Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Dingo experts have said a decision to kill a 10-strong pack of the animals linked with the death of
Globoplay, the top Brazilian streaming service and one of Latin America’s few domestic SVOD players to compete with the world’s global streamers in a big national market, has struck a deal with Fremantle to acquire “Sullivan’s Crossing.” With this deal, the acquisition marks
The Wilderness Society lodges complaint with consumer watchdog over hardware and garden chain’s sale of timber sourced from NSW Forestry Corporation Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast One of Australia’s biggest environment groups has accused Bunnings
Skeletal muscle stem cells in hibernating Syrian hamsters preserve their ability to function by suppressing their activation during the hibernation period, a research team led by Hiroshima University has shown. This insight may lead to a broader understanding of the maintenance
As a retired police lieutenant with more than 20 years of experience, it is hard to imagine a worse scenario for our profession at this moment.
Budweiser has long used the Super Bowl to tie its stately Clydesdale horses to the national mood. This year, the brewer’s stance won’t be hard to understand. In one of the beer giant’s less subtle Big Game spots, a young Clydesdale pony becomes lifelong friends with a baby
A stinging editorial published by the People’s Liberation Army Daily on Sunday (Jan 25) against Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli used wording that goes beyond how previous senior military purges have been framed, say analysts.
MASTERCLASS MASTERPIECE Writer/showrunner Russell T Davies and producer Nicola Shindler will headline a talent masterclass at Series Mania Forum on March 25 in Lille, France, unveiling first-look clips from their Channel 4 drama “Tip Toe.” The collaborators, whose credits
The arrests come after an investigation into fraudulent helicopter rescues of travellers.