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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 jets....
15 minutes agoJim Reed,Health reporter,Wesley Stephenson,BBC VerifyandNick Triggle,Health correspondentGetty ImagesThe NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are clear signs the surge in the virus has come to an end for now at least.Community spread appears to have......
Digital facilities that track wastage down to the gram have brought about behavioural change among users Min Geum-nan walks towards a metal bin beneath her apartment block in Gangdong district, eastern Seoul carrying a small bag of vegetable peelings. She taps her resident card on the reader, the li...
Early next year, Christie s will offer up an 1804 oil portrait of George Washington by artist Gilbert Stuart. The painting, commissioned by James Madison, the US s fourth president, served as a model for the US Mint s engraving for the one dollar bill. The work is set to be offered with an estimate ...
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It’s nearly winter in the Northern hemisphere. For many that means drafty windows that waste energy and keep you from being cozy inside your home. Some turn to clear plastic shrink-wrap insulation kits. But researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder have a more high-tech, long-lasting solut...
In 2026, 88 jurisdictions across the US will raise their minimum wages, with many reaching or exceeding the $15 per hour milestone. These regional increases signal a growing shift in how local leaders are addressing the realities of inflation, stagnant wages, and the pressures facing low-income workers.
Researchers at the University of Mississippi have found that embedding metallic fission fuel with uranium nitride nanoparticles can help improve the lifetime and safety of fission reactors. Additionally, the approach also helps reduce radioactive waste generated by fission plants, thereby improving ...
Sulthiame reduced breathing interruptions in sleep apnea patients, pointing toward a viable drug treatment. A European clinical trial has found that the drug sulthiame can reduce breathing pauses and improve sleep quality in people with obstructive sleep apnea, with researchers from the Universit...
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There is plenty of documented history about how the handicrafts commonly known as alebrijes came to be linked with towns like San Martín Tilcajete. The term "alebrijes" originated in Mexico City, and the first crafts to be called as such were made out of papier mache. Manuel Jimenez brought the idea...
A 22-year-old woman is the subject of celebration after she hugged a tree continuously for 72 hours amid fluctuating temperatures and rainfall on the foot of Mount Kenya. Truphena Muthoni’s endurance embrace beat her own 48-hour endurance earlier this year. On Friday, the Guinness World Records reco...
Scientists have discovered that T cell receptors activate through a hidden spring-like motion that had never been seen before. This breakthrough may help explain why immunotherapy works for some cancers and how it could be improved for others....
Type-B personalities often struggle with traditional productivity methods. This article offers three organization hacks tailored for Type-B brains, including using fresh starts to boost motivation.
Protests against government cuts, which began in 2024, are now reflecting other concerns for Generation Z Originally published on Global VoicesStudents protest with a banner saying ‘Science and public university are people's rights.’ Photo by Diario UNO, used with permission. This article was writte...
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The public spaces in Nantes, a city along the Loire River in the west of France, might at first glance seem just like those in any other part of Europe. Across the city, there are numerous bike lanes, bustling fresh produce markets and pretty, historic squares. But on closer inspection, there are si...
As winter approaches on the northern hemisphere, the days grow shorter and colder, both outside and sometimes within. Around the world, communities are facing difficult seasons: conflicts, climate crises, displacement, inequality, and political uncertainty can make even the smallest steps feel heavy...
The art world may not be the most data-informed industry, but there are regular reports on the art market, such as the UBS Art Basel Market Report, which surveys auction houses, galleries, and fairs; UBS collector surveys; and the Artnet Intelligence Report, which analyzes that company’s proprietary...
Researchers have shown that quantum signals can be sent from Earth up to satellites, not just down from space as previously believed. This breakthrough could make global quantum networks far more powerful, affordable, and practical....
Why do fast food restaurants play with our emotions so much? We fall head over heels in love with a menu item and then, poof, it’s gone. Many fans have launched social media campaigns to convince restaurants to bring back their favorites. Sometimes, it works. For years, McDonald’s customers harassed...
