Researchers are using black hole shadows to challenge Einstein’s theory of relativity. With new simulations and future ultra-sharp telescope images, they may uncover signs that his famous equations don’t tell the whole story.
Cornell has joined the ranks of other top universities, including Columbia, Brown and Pennsylvania, who have made deals with the Trump administration to comply with their interpretation of civil rights laws in order to restore federal funding for research projects.
(Reuters) -Peace negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan broke down, although a ceasefire continues between the South Asian neighbours, a Taliban spokesperson said on Saturday. Zabihullah Mujahid said negotiations had failed due to Islamabad insisting that Afghanistan
Exclusive: Just Stop Oil activist was banned from attending gatherings, including meeting a friend in a cafe, without permission Environmental protesters are being given licence conditions on release from jail that are supposed to be limited to extremism cases. Ella Ward, 22,
Money talks – and his essay denouncing ‘near-term emissions goals’ at Cop30 mostly argues the case for letting the ultra-rich off the hook Let’s begin with the fundamental problem: Bill Gates is a politics denier. Though he came to it late, he now accepts the realities of
The suspected perpetrator is recovering, the police chief said on Nov 8.
The traffic of ideas between East and West has always been more than philosophical—it mirrors the evolution of civilization itself. From the time Jesuit missionaries brought clocks and star charts to Ming China, or when German philosophers discovered Sanskrit and the Upanisads,
Rare footage shows sucker fish whale-surfing in wild joyride off coast of Australia
Currently, the largest currency note of 100,000 rupiah is equivalent to US$6.
Scientists have discovered that deep-sea mining plumes can strip vital nutrition from the ocean’s twilight zone, replacing natural food with nutrient-poor sediment. The resulting “junk food” effect could starve life across entire marine ecosystems.
Senate Republicans reject Democrat offer to extend health care subsidies for a year in order to reopen the government, as a bipartisan impasse over the longest government shutdown in US history continues and nears the 40-day mark.
War documentary “My Camera, My Gun” was presented with the TAICCA × CNC Award at the close of TCCF Pitching, a four-day pitching event held during Taiwan Creative Content Fest (Nov. 4-7). The Portugal-Japan collaboration from Moon Road Media & Films received a cash prize of
One in four people suffers a stroke during their lifetime, according to the World Stroke Organisation. Stroke survivors with paretic arms have had limited options.
A new report looks at the climate disinformation online ecosystem
A new study shows that the Southern Ocean releases far more carbon dioxide in winter than once thought. By combining laser satellite data with AI analysis, scientists managed to “see” through the polar darkness for the first time. The results reveal a 40% undercount in winter
A new delivery particle developed at MIT could make mRNA vaccines more effective and potentially lower the cost per vaccine dose.
Editor’s Note: The following is a slightly abridged version of Noahpinion’s “At least five interesting things: Smart Ideas edition (#71)”, published on November 8. 1. Are we wrong on antitrust? In the 2000s and 2010s, America generally saw slow growth, low levels of business
Top European leadership is set to skip the EU-CELAC summit on Sunday marked by tensions between the United States and Colombia. Donald Trump is also pursuing an aggressive policy on Venezuela, with Nicolás Maduro in focus. Europeans cite low attendance to cancel summit
The warning comes just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi left a trail of destruction across the region.
Energy firms and charities urge chancellor to avoid short-term fix that could also harm low-income households Rachel Reeves has been told that cutting funding for home insulation at the budget would risk the UK’s climate goals and hurt low-income households in a joint
Government and water companies are devising emergency plans for worst water shortage in decades Water companies and the government are drawing up emergency plans for a drought next year more extreme than we have seen in decades. Executives at one major water company told the
Mentions of casual dress in UK job postings surged during the pandemic and have remained high ever since. As hybrid work takes hold and younger generations reshape office culture, are ties and heels relics of the past?
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As the Philippines looks to the future, tourism is becoming less about sightseeing and more about meaningful connection - with its people, its food and its traditions.
The 56th International Film Festival of India has unveiled the 10 films competing for the ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal, an international honor that recognizes cinema promoting peace and inter-cultural dialogue. Instituted at IFFI’s 46th edition, the award is presented in
The president's son-in-law wants to build a hotel on the ruins of the former Yugoslav Army headquarters.
At the Euronews Enlargement Summit, there were positive words towards Kyiv. Other candidate countries still do not feel properly appreciated. An analysis.
One of the most compelling narratives when it comes to national security is the threat of imminent doom. When a German general stated that a Russian attack on NATO territory could be imminent, fearmongering headlines quickly followed. However, it is important to weigh whether
Afghanistan’s Taliban government blamed Islamabad’s “irresponsible and uncooperative” approach.
The opt-out comes despite the US increasing pressure on allies to sever economic ties with Russia.
From K-pop breakthroughs to Billie Eilish’s comeback and The Weeknd’s latest snub, the 2026 Grammys are full of twists.
Sarah Goher discusses the personal experience behind her feature directorial debut, co-written with Mohamed Diab, with Jamie Foxx among the producers, and sprightly lead star Doha Ramadan.
The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Philippine Senator Ronald Dela Rosa.
Every few years, as the international order appears to fray at the edges, foreign policy intellectuals dust off their copies of Henry Kissinger’s works and wonder aloud: Can we recreate the Congress of Vienna? Could a grand diplomatic summit—bringing together today’s great
More than 64,000 extremely poor households have been helped over four years in a grassroots programme.
The American Humane Society has honored a retired therapy dog with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for offering support to students after The Covenant School shooting in 2023. Sgt. Bo won the American Humane Hero Dog Awards for embodying what the animal welfare
The vision of an all-seeing state has unnerved Washington.
In January 2023, Khairy Jamaluddin was expelled from UMNO for openly criticising the party’s top leadership during the 15th General Election campaign the year before.
Researchers found that the body’s natural recycling system, the lysosome, plays a vital role in removing the protein that drives premature aging. When this system breaks down, aging speeds up. By reactivating it, scientists were able to help cells recover their youthful
EU researchers are exploring how undersea communication cables can double-up as environmental and seismic sensors—a potential game-changer for early warning systems.
By Tarek Amara TUNIS (Reuters) -Jailed Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi, 84, began a hunger strike, joining two prominent politicians who are protesting what they call “unjust imprisonment,” lawyers said on Saturday, marking the latest escalation in a standoff with
Prince Harry on Thursday apologized to Canada for wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap while at a World Series game, where the Dodgers were playing against the Toronto Blue Jays. “Firstly, I would like to apologize to Canada for wearing it,” Harry told Canadian broadcaster CTV,
A Stanford-led team has replaced toxic pre-transplant chemotherapy with a targeted antibody, allowing children with Fanconi anemia to receive stem cell transplants safely. The antibody, briquilimab, removes diseased stem cells without radiation, enabling nearly complete donor
Migrants in Europe stand by the basic values of democracy, according to a new study conducted by a research team led by Professor Marc Helbling, sociologist at the University of Mannheim focusing on Migration and Integration and Executive Board member of the Mannheim Center for
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) on Friday said the government shutdown, the longest in modern U.S. history, will stretch past Thanksgiving. "I think it's going to go on after Thanksgiving," Burchett told anchor Black Burman on "The Hill on NewsNation." "Yeah, I think the pain is
As countries meet at COP30 in the Amazon, a new Oxford University study gives the most detailed view yet of how different nations' laws and regulations are aligning—or not—to climate goals. The survey of climate policies across 37 countries (including the whole of the G20) was
