JWST Sees Hints of an Atmosphere on a Potentially Habitable Exoplanet
Hints of Atmosphere on Earth-Sized Exoplanet Raise Hopes for Life A monumental sign of an atmosphere on TRAPPIST-1e could be the precursor to finally finding a living world around another star By Jonathan O’Callaghan edited by Lee Billings This artist’s concept shows the volatile red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1 and its four most closely orbiting planets, […]
How to See Faster-Than-Light Motion
The UniverseFridays How to See Faster-Than-Light Motion Superluminal velocities are common but illusory By Phil Plait edited by Clara Moskowitz The light echo around the star V838 Monocerotis as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope in November 2005. Stay connected to The Universe: Get email alerts for this weekly column by Phil Plait When I […]
How Many Planets Orbit Our Nearest Neighboring Star?
New Instrument Checks on Proxima Centauri’s Planets Fresh results from near-infrared instruments foretell a bright future for finding life elsewhere in the Milky Way By Ivan Farkas edited by Lee Billings An artist’s impression of the Proxima Centauri system, with the planets Proxima b and Proxima d—the latter confirmed by the NIRPS planet-hunting instrument. Some […]
Starship’s 10th flight breaks streak of bad luck
Nell Greenfieldboyce SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket racked up some much-needed successes on its 10th test flight, hitting key test objectives and breaking a streak of failures that bedeviled the spaceship this year. The silver and black two-stage rocket, which stands about 400 feet tall, blasted off from the SpaceX facility in south Texas near Boca […]
SpaceX Successfully Launches Starship Spacecraft After String of Mishaps
SpaceX Successfully Launches Starship Spacecraft after String of Mishaps Overcoming three recent failed tries, Elon Musk’s rocket company successfully flew its reusable jumbo booster and upper-stage Starship spacecraft By Dan Vergano edited by Clara Moskowitz An earlier SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy booster are moved to the launch pad at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. […]
Review – Absolute Batman #10: Locked in Ark M
Ray: Scott Snyder has been writing DC Comics for so long that it’s hard to remember that he used to be very well-known as a hard-boiled horror writer. So he likes to remind us occasionally – Severed, Night of the Ghoul, and Dark Spaces: Dungeon are some of the most disturbing comics I’ve ever read.…
Trump announces trade deal with Japan that lowers threatened tariff to 15%
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with Japan on Tuesday, placing a 15% tax on goods imported from that nation. “This Deal will create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs — There has never been anything like it,” Trump posted on Truth Social, adding that the United States “will…
Pamela Anderson Kisses Costar Liam Neeson in Red Carpet Photo
Pamela Anderson planted a sweet kiss on her costar Liam Neeson’s cheek while walking the red carpet at the July 22 premiere of their new movie The Naked Gun in London. It looks like Pamela Anderson is quite taken with Liam Neeson. The Baywatch alum shared an adorable PDA moment with her costar on the…
‘A hospital gave us two death certificates for dad to cover up their mistake’
The family of a man who was issued with two death certificates after he died following a heart procedure says the hospital covered up what happened to him. Brian Holmes died at Castle Hill Hospital, near Hull, which the BBC last month revealed was at the centre of a police investigation into several deaths. The…
UK’s aid cuts ‘will hit children’s education and raise risk of death’
Cutting aid budget to 0.3% of national income will hurt many African countries, says FCDO impact assessment Labour’s deep aid cuts will hit children’s education and increase the risk of disease and death in some African countries, according to the government’s own impact assessment. Keir Starmer announced earlier this year that he would reduce the…
U.S. withdraws from U.N. cultural agency over ‘divisive social and cultural causes’
Juliana Kim The Trump administration will withdraw the U.S. from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) — about two years after the U.S. rejoined the group under Biden. The agency focuses on promoting international collaboration in education, science and culture. It’s best known for its list of World Heritage sites, which acknowledge…
Jeremy Bowen: Israel’s allies see evidence of war crimes in Gaza mounting up
Two years ago, Hamas was putting the finishing touches to its plan to attack Israel. In Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believed that the Palestinians were a problem to be managed. The real threat, he insisted, was Iran. Netanyahu’s rhetoric opposing Hamas was undimmed, but he had also given permission for Qatar to funnel money…
Review – Absolute Flash #5: Heating Up
Ray: The Absolute line continues to have an unparalleled creative record, as just about every issue is phenomenal. That’s definitely the case for this issue, as Wally West faces his largest-scale threat ever – but it may not be a villain at all. Last issue saw the runaway teenager still struggling to master his powers…
Man rescued trying to reach Spain from Morocco in rubber ring and flippers
Family in yacht pulled young man from the sea off Costa del Sol A man who was apparently trying to reach Spain from Morocco using a rubber ring and flippers has been rescued after he was spotted by a family sailing to the Balearic islands. The family were on their yacht 13 nautical miles south…
An uprooted people, a legacy of conservation
A new Conservation International study is shedding light on an unsung group and their relationship with nature. Their forebears were strangers in a strange land. Yet over hundreds of years, in the shadows of their ancestors, they migrated and mixed into societies across South America, quietly reshaping the natural landscape. They are the descendants of…
Ex-Unite boss McCluskey took private jet flights arranged by building firm, report finds
Former Unite boss Len McCluskey enjoyed private jet flights and football tickets arranged by the firm building a multi-million pound hotel for the union, according to an internal report. Flanagan Group, which is run by friends of Mr McCluskey, overcharged Unite by at least £30m for the Birmingham hotel and conference centre project, the Unite…
Ashley Benson Shares Rare Photos of Her & Brandon Davis’ Baby Girl
Ashley Benson, who welcomed daughter Aspen with husband Brandon Davis in February 2024, shared rare pics of their 17-month-old during their family vacation to Monaco. Ashley Benson has the prettiest little family. Indeed, the Pretty Little Liars alum shared a rare glimpse into her and husband Brandon Davis’s Mediterranean vacation with their 17-month-old daughter Aspen.…
Why I’m Suing OpenAI, the Creator of ChatGPT
Opinion Why I’m Suing OpenAI, the Creator of ChatGPT My lawsuit in Hawaii lays out the safety issues in OpenAI’s products and how they could irreparably harm both Hawaii and the rest of the U.S. By Tamlyn Hunt “I believe that most people and institutions are totally unprepared for the A.I. systems that exist today,…
Have all girls or all boys? Study suggests the odds aren’t 50/50
By Scott Neuman Couples who’ve been surprised by a string of baby boys or baby girls could be forgiven for wondering whether the odds in the offspring lottery are more than just pure chance. A new study by Harvard University researchers that examines the birthing records of 58,007 women suggests their hunch might be correct.…
Arrests in China after more than 230 kindergarten children poisoned by lead paint in food
Principal at school in Gansu province reportedly wanted to attract more enrolments by ‘enhancing’ the colour and look of the food served to children Chinese authorities have arrested six people and launched disciplinary investigations into almost 30 others after more than 230 kindergarten children were poisoned by food coloured with industrial-grade lead paint The incident,…
Review – Superman Unlimited #3: Krypto vs. Kryptonite
Ray: With the new wave of Kryptonite on Earth, everything has gotten more dangerous for the Super-family – and that includes the best boy on Earth. This issue focuses on Krypto – not just in the new paradigm, but looking back at his time on Earth. I did notice that this Krypto seems to be…
Scheana Shay Book Bombshells: Cheating, Celeb Flings & VPR Fake Scenes
You know that it’s Scheana Shay’s time. The Vanderpump Rules alum told E! News she wanted to be “an open book” with My Good Side, detailing everything from celeb hookups to Brock Davies’ infidelity. We interviewed Scheana Shay because we think you’ll like her book. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and…
Hurry up! Scientists predict today will be (slightly) shorter than normal
Nell Greenfieldboyce If today feels like it’s flying by, you can blame it on our spinning planet: a group of scientists tracking Earth’s rotation predicts that the day will be a fraction of a second shorter than normal. The International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service, which measures the Earth’s rotation and forecasts the length…
Gang leaders and corrupt officials could be named in smuggling sanctions
Gang leaders, corrupt officials and police officers, fake passport dealers and companies supplying small boats could be among those publicly named in UK sanctions targeting people-smuggling. The measures, which are due to be unveiled on Wednesday, are central to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to clamp down on small boat crossings by going after…
Landmark Langlands Proof Advances Grand Unified Theory of Math
Breakthrough Proof Brings Mathematics Closer to a Grand Unified Theory after More Than 50 Years of Work The Langlands program has inspired and befuddled mathematicians for more than 50 years. A major advance has now opened up new worlds for them to explore By Ananyo Bhattacharya & Nature magazine One of the biggest stories in…
Review – Krypto, Last Dog of Krypton #2: Good Dog, Bad Owner
Ray: Ryan North is making his DC debut with this story – but it’s not all sunshine and roses for the best boy of Krypton. Krypto looks very different here than he does in Superman Unlimited, but the spirit is the same. However, fair warning – our favorite boy is going through it in this…
How Malcolm-Jamal Warner Said He Wanted to Be Remembered Before Death
Two months before Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s tragic passing following an accidental drowning, the Cosby Show alum got candid on what kind of legacy he hoped to leave behind after his death. More insight into Malcolm-Jamal Warner‘s final days have been uncovered. Two months before his tragic passing following an accidental drowning, the Cosby Show alum—who played…
Could AI Have Prevented SkyWest Airliner’s Near Collision with a B-52 Bomber?
Could AI Have Prevented SkyWest Airliner’s Near Collision with a B-52 Bomber? A SkyWest pilot’s last-second decision could have prevented a collision that air traffic controllers may not have foreseen By Mark Fischetti edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! The pilot also noted that the air-traffic control tower that serves…
Rents rise £221 a month in three years, analysis suggests
The monthly cost of renting a home has risen by £221 in three years, according to property portal Zoopla. The BBC has heard how the pressure has led to some tenants making decisions about jobs based on rent in the area, and parents who are helping their grown-up children with living costs. The increase is…
Brazil court freezes Bolsonaro son’s assets as ex-president threatened with arrest over social media use
Eduardo Bolsonaro condemns Alexandre de Moraes’s order, while judge directs Jair Bolsonaro’s lawyers to explain why he breached social media restrictions A Brazilian supreme court justice has ordered the freezing of the accounts and assets of former president Jair Bolsonaro’s third son, Eduardo Bolsonaro, the latter said on social media. Eduardo, a Brazilian congressman who…
Trump administration releases trove of files on Martin Luther King Jr. assassination
Elena Moore The National Archives has published thousands of newly digitized documents relating to the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as part of a directive by President Trump. The release on Monday follows through on an executive order Trump signed days into his second term, requiring the release and declassification of records…
Organizing a Goblin’s Garage: A Gearwrench Love Story
This is a love letter to Gearwrench and a thank you for helping my goblin husband get organized. I love my husband, but I tolerate his tool organization system. Until recently, I was content to ask him to find and dig for what I needed, until one day he wasn’t around to do the digging,…
Devil Wears Prada 2 First Look: See Anne Hathaway Return as Andy Sachs
The first look at Anne Hathaway reprising her role as Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada 2 was revealed, and the July 21 photos may hint at what fans can expect from the upcoming 2026 sequel. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is making groundbreaking headway. In fact, the first look at Anne Hathaway reprising…
UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over ‘inhumane killing’ of Gaza civilians seeking aid
The UK and 27 other countries have called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, where they say the suffering of civilians has “reached new depths”. A joint statement says Israel’s aid delivery model is dangerous and condemns what it calls the “drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians” seeking…
Humidity from Corn Sweat Intensifies Extreme Heat Wave in U.S. Midwest
‘Corn Sweat’ Is Making This Heat Wave Even Worse Humid heat is blanketing the eastern U.S. this week, exacerbated by “corn sweat” in the Midwest By Andrea Thompson edited by Meghan Bartels The HeatRisk forecast for July 23, 2025. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Heat and humidity will once again smother the eastern half…
Community bail funds face backlash from GOP lawmakers after a 2020 surge in popularity
Meg Anderson Three years ago, Jessica was struggling with drug addiction and homelessness. “I was stranded in Atlanta, and I got into some trouble,” she says. NPR is not using her last name because she is worried about the stigma of having a criminal record. She was charged with possession of marijuana, identity fraud and…
China starts building world’s biggest hydropower dam
1.2tn yuan project has broken ground in Tibet, premier says, despite fears of downstream nations India and Bangladesh Construction of the world’s biggest hydropower megadam has begun, China’s premier has said, calling it the “project of the century”. The huge structure is being built on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, in Tibetan territory. Li Qiang made…
Tracee Ellis Ross Honors Malcolm-Jamal Warner After His Tragic Death
Following Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s tragic death, his Reed Between the Lines costar Tracee Ellis shared an emotional tribute on Instagram. Tracee Ellis Ross is mourning the tragic loss of a dear friend. Shortly after news broke that The Cosby Show alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner died from an accidental drowning in Costa Rica at age 54, the Black-ish…
Try These Logic Puzzles from the International Logic Olympiad
By Emma R. Hasson edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier The competition included three rounds of tests, culminating in the final one at Stanford. There teams of two to four engaged in a battle of wits, solving and competing in mathematical games against the backdrop of the foothills of Palo Alto, Calif. The winners this year…
Venezuela to investigate alleged torture of its citizens in El Salvador jail
Attorney general says detainees from Cecot prison returned under deal with US suffered a range of abuses Venezuela’s attorney general, Tarek Saab, said on Monday that his office would investigate El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, and two other officials for the alleged abuse of Venezuelans detained in the country. More than 250 Venezuelans held in…
Trump’s spy chief claims the Obama administration ‘manufactured’ intel on Russia
Jenna McLaughlin The Office of the Director of National Intelligence, or ODNI, has published the latest in a series of recent Trump administration reports aimed at scrutinizing years-old intelligence community conclusions about Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election in favor of Donald Trump. For years, President Trump has spread disinformation about those conclusions,…
Davy Jones and Tamatoa Join ‘Disney Villainous’ in ‘Treacherous Tides’
Everyone loves heroes. However, heroes would be pretty dull, or not even heroes at all, if it were not for the villains. Some of the greatest villains of all time are the Disney Villains. Seven years ago a new game was released that let players take on the roles of these villains. In Disney Villainous,…
A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into a Dhaka school, killing at least 19
By The Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh — A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka, shortly after takeoff on Monday, killing at least 19 people including the pilot and injuring more than 100, officials said. According to the military and a fire official, the Chinese-made F-7 BGI aircraft…
How Humility Can Restore Trust in Expertise
How Humility Can Restore Trust in Expertise Acknowledging the limits of one’s own knowledge could be as important a signal of expertise as credentials and confidence By Benjamin Walker & Lauren Keating edited by Daisy Yuhas Whom would you trust more: an expert who seems to have all of the answers or one who admits…
At least 19 dead after air force jet crashes into Bangladesh school
At least 19 people have died and 164 were injured after a Bangladeshi air force training jet crashed into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka. Footage from Milestone School and College in the northern suburb of Uttara shows a huge fire and thick smoke, after the aircraft slammed into a two-storey building. The armed…
Actor Nick Nolte, 84, Makes Rare Public Appearance in Malibu
Nick Nolte was photographed grabbing dinner with former costars Sean Penn and Josh Brolin at Nobu Malibu. Nick Nolte stepped out for a boys’ night. The Prince of Tides actor made a rare public appearance recently, grabbing dinner with pals Sean Penn and Josh Brolin at Nobu Malibu July 16. For the star-studded outing, Nick showed off his…
Toronto film festival: Angelina Jolie, Saoirse Ronan and Keanu Reeves lead lineup
The 50th edition of the Canadian film festival will also feature world premieres starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Sydney Sweeney and Matthew McConaughey World premieres starring Angelina Jolie, Saoirse Ronan and Keanu Reeves lead this year’s lineup for the Toronto film festival. The 50th edition of the festival will again feature a string of films hoping to…
Love Island’s Cierra Breaks Silence on Nic & Olandria’s Relationship
Love Island USA’s Cierra Ortega revealed how she really feels about Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen’s romance, two weeks after her removal from the villa over the past use of a racial slur. Cierra Ortega is leaving her Love Island USA romance in the past. Two weeks after she was removed from the Peacock reality…
U.S. coffee drinkers and businesses will pay the price for Trump’s Brazil tariffs
Jaclyn Diaz At a small, industrial roastery in Washington, D.C., the nutty, inviting smell of roasting coffee hangs heavy in the air. It’s where Lost Sock Roasters, a local company, roasts and packages its coffee beans — destined for its two cafes, customers’ homes and local bakeries and restaurants. After nearly a decade of running…
Weak password allowed hackers to sink a 158-year-old company
One password is believed to have been all it took for a ransomware gang to destroy a 158-year-old company and put 700 people out of work. KNP – a Northamptonshire transport company – is just one of tens of thousands of UK businesses that have been hit by such attacks. Big names such as M&S,…
Ecuador extradites notorious drug kingpin ‘Fito’ to US
Gang leader Adolfo Macías was recaptured in June, more than a year after escaping a high-security prison The Ecuadoran government has extradited the notorious drug trafficker Adolfo Macías to the US, more than a year after he escaped from a high-security prison. The flight transporting Macías, also known as “Fito”, landed in New York state…
Review – Batman: Detective Comics #1099 – Who Wants to Live Forever?
Ray: The search for Elixir has led Batman and Harvey Bullock abroad – where they picked up an unlikely ally in the Penguin. This is a great team-up – you have one hero, one slightly corrupt cop, and one villain with the exact same goal – to get to the heart of this multi-national conspiracy…
Training organisation criticised for using chatbots to run job seeker course
Duke Education says their course uses ‘chat-style delivery’ to deliver classes on writing emails and identifying hazards but does not utilise artificial intelligence Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A training organisation co-run by a vice-president of the Collingwood football club has been criticised for using chatbots to help teach…
Monster Black Hole Merger Is Most Massive Ever Seen
Monster Black Hole Merger Is Most Massive Ever Seen A U.S. gravitational wave detector spotted a collision between fast-spinning “forbidden” black holes that challenge physics models By Jonathan O’Callaghan & Nature magazine Artist’s impression of two black holes merging, which can be detected on Earth through the gravitational waves the collision creates. Physicists have detected…
Hotel protest escalated into ‘mindless thuggery’, police say
Bottles and smoke flares have been thrown towards police vehicles during a protest at a hotel used to house asylum seekers. More than 1,000 people have gathered at the site of the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, after a protest was organised for 18:00 BST. Essex Police said one person had been arrested and was…
Trump threatens to derail Washington Commanders’ new stadium deal over team name
Rob Stein President Trump is threatening to derail a plan to build a new stadium in Washington, D.C., for the Washington Commanders football team unless the team changes its name back to the previous name. “The Washington ‘Whatever’s’ should immediately change their name back to the Washington Redskins Football Team,” Trump wrote on his Truth…
Dog the Bounty Hunter’s Stepson Accidentally Shot and Killed His Son
Dog the Bounty Hunter—real name Duane Chapman—is grieving the loss of his grandson Anthony after his stepson Gregory Zecca fatally shot the 13-year-old, according to TMZ, in an accidental shooting. Duane “Dog” Chapman is mourning the loss of a beloved family member. The Dog the Bounty Hunter star’s stepson Gregory Zecca shot and killed his…
AI Weather Forecasts Missed the Texas Floods, and Trump NOAA Cuts Will Stymie Research
AI Couldn’t Forecast the Texas Floods The Trump administration wants to reduce the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s budget by $2.2 billion, eliminating research that might help advance AI weather models By Chelsea Harvey & E&E News A man looks at a damaged road after severe flash flooding that occurred during the July 4 holiday…
Skai Jackson Shares Rare Insight Into Motherhood With New Pics of Son
Former Disney Channel star Skai Jackson shared a rare glimpse into her life as a new mom while celebrating her son Kasai—who she shares with ex-boyfriend Deondre Burgin—turning 6 months old. For Skai Jackson, motherhood feels like a party every day. In celebration of her son Kasai turning 6 months old, the Disney Channel alum…
Nearly 100 people killed seeking aid in Gaza on Sunday, Palestinian officials say
By Joe Hernandez , Daniel Estrin , Anas Baba At least 94 Palestinians were killed by Israeli military fire across Gaza on Sunday as they tried to get food aid, according to local health authorities and hospital morgue officials, in one of the deadliest days in recent months for those seeking assistance. The deadliest incident…
New water ombudsman will tackle leaks and overcharging
A new ombudsman will tackle leaky pipes, incorrect bills and other issues people have with water companies, the government has annnounced. The new consumer champion is being launched as part of wider plans to overhaul the industry, due to be announced later, following public outcry over rising bills and an increase in sewage discharges into…
At least 38 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay in Vietnam
Rescue workers save 12 people with seven still missing after vessel overturns during sudden thunderstorm A tourist boat capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon, killing 38 people and leaving seven others missing. The Wonder Sea boat was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members on a sightseeing the tour of Ha…
‘The Ellyrian Code:’ A Book Review
Academy fantasy is all the rage these days, and it’s easy to see why. They offer compelling, coming-of-age stories, filled with personal rivalry and conflict. You can have all the action without needing to write any complex geopolitics. The Ellyrian Code is a new addition to the genre, and, as it has dragons too, it…
Cosmic Explorer, Laser Breakthroughs and the Next Generation of Gravitational-Wave Research
The LIGO Lab Is Pushing the Boundaries of Gravitational-Wave Research After 10 years of gravitational-wave research, the LIGO Lab team at MIT is getting ready for the next generation of detectors. By Rachel Feltman, Naeem Amarsy, Jeffery DelViscio & Alex Sugiura Host Rachel Feltman with Matthew Evans, MIT’s MathWorks professor of physics. Rachel Feltman: For…
Japan’s PM accepts ‘harsh result’ of election as exit polls predict loss of upper house
Ballot heaps pressure on Shigeru Ishiba’s minority government after it lost control of lower house in October Japan’s shaky ruling coalition is likely to lose control of the upper house, exit polls showed after Sunday’s election, potentially heralding political turmoil as a tariff deadline with the US looms. While the ballot does not directly determine…