Astronomers have detected spacetime itself being dragged and twisted by a spinning black hole for the first time. The discovery, seen during a star’s violent destruction, confirms a prediction made over 100 years ago and reveals new clues about how black holes spin and launch
Ever wondered how planetary systems like our own solar system form? Thanks to the European Space Agency's Gaia space telescope, we're getting a unique peek behind the cosmic curtain into these dusty environments.
Dec 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that the U.S. was sanctioning two judges of the International Criminal Court for targeting Israel. "Today, I am designating two International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, Gocha Lordkipanidze of
More of us than ever are trying to make environmentally responsible travel choices. Sustainable travel is now less niche and more mainstream, with 93% of travelers in one survey saying they would consider sustainable choices.
High levels of cholesterol are linked to heart disease, stroke, and many other health problems. However, this complex and vital fatty, water insoluble molecule—a lipid—is found in every cell of the body and is not all bad news. It also regulates crucial processes that science
Explore a shape that can’t pass through itself, a teenage prodigy, and two new kinds of infinity. The post The Year in Mathematics first appeared on Quanta Magazine
It has launched islandwide Customs operations that allow 74 per cent of imported goods to be tariff-free.
Until recently, Australia's efforts to tackle "forever chemical" pollution focused on highly polluted firefighting and defense sites.
“She was talking about where she had come from," says Brian Dunne, whose Clams Casino album is one of 2025's best
With many people now heavily relying on electronic devices to communicate with others, connecting on a deeper level with others, particularly face-to-face, can prove challenging. Recent nationwide surveys and psychological studies suggest that today many people feel lonely,
Researchers have captured real-time "molecular movies" showing how an enzyme changes shape during catalysis. The study was published in Nature Communications.
Much of the western U.S. is overdue for wildfire, with decades of suppression allowing fuel to build up across millions of hectares. Researchers estimate that 74% of the region is in a fire deficit, meaning far more land needs to burn to restore healthy forest conditions.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday that the Biden administration was right not to pressure the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein. “We strongly and rightly believed that there should be an absolute separation between what we
One netizen compared the officer to Captain America.
When we think of Venetian glass, our minds leap to the blazing furnaces of Murano, to delicate filigree and the vivid colors of the Renaissance. This iconic and universally recognized image tells only part of the story. For centuries, the earlier chapter—its Early Medieval
The company behind President Trump's Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector.
BRUSSELS, Dec 18 - According to a draft document seen by Reuters, which could still change, European Union leaders will ask EU institutions to urgently adopt instruments to establish a reparations loan backed by cash balances linked to Russia's frozen assets.
The sin industries are meant to be recession-proof, but even the mighty British betting shop cannot escape the reach of the current Labour government. William Hill owner Evoke is the latest gambling company to react to Rachel Reeves’ tax-and-spend budget, warning the
Corbeau has friends in high and low places The post Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s DLC Has A Surprising Tie To The Original Game Boy Games appeared first on Kotaku .
President Trump said Wednesday that Venezuela must pay for the oil assets previously seized by the South American nation, as tensions rise over the U.S. military's action in the Caribbean. “You remember, they took all of our energy rights. They took all of our oil from not that
A meeting between the border representatives of Estonia and Russia was planned for Thursday, at which Estonia was expected to make a statement on the incursion.
Since 2013, Billboard has been using YouTube streams as one of the factors that help decide the magazine's charts. On Tuesday, YouTube announced that it would no longer provide data to Billboard because of the "outdated" way that the magazine gives greater weight to
Save up to 21% on the M4-powered MacBook Air for a limited time at Amazon. The post Apple’s 2025 MacBook Air (15″, M4) Drops to Its Lowest Price to Take On Windows Laptops From Microsoft, HP, and More appeared first on Kotaku .
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Dec 18 (Reuters) - Islamic State said on Thursday the killing of 15 people at a Jewish event at Sydney's Bondi Beach was a "source of pride', in an article published on the group's telegram channel. The group did not explicitly claim responsibility for Sunday's
UTIs are among the most common bacterial infections worldwide, but inappropriate use and overuse of antibiotics is driving antimicrobial resistance. Once dependable, antibiotics now take longer to work or fail entirely, with clinicians having to use more potent or last-line
A new Kickstarter just prelaunched that includes a new Demon Hunter Dungeons & Dragons class inspired by K-Pop culture
The IEA (International Energy Agency) warns global energy efficiency gains are improving in 2025 but remain off track for 2030 goals.
Like their conventional counterparts, quantum computers can also break down. They can sometimes lose the atoms they manipulate to function, which can stop calculations dead in their tracks. But scientists at the US-based firm Atom Computing have demonstrated a solution that
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