How Supermassive Black Holes Can Become Cosmic Nightmares
The UniverseFridays Do We Live in a Haunted Galaxy? Huge eruptions from the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole in the distant past may have sterilized much of the inner galaxy By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings Stay connected to The Universe: Get email alerts for this weekly column by Phil Plait Galaxies are spooky […]
Why an interstellar comet has scientists excited
Jaclyn Diaz An ancient comet that entered our solar system this summer is offering a rare opportunity to learn more about distant planetary systems far beyond the reach of any spacecraft, researchers say. The comet is special both because it is interstellar — meaning it came from outside our solar system — and also because […]
Did Astronomers Photograph UFOs Orbiting Earth in the 1950s?
UFOs Are Just One Explanation for Mysterious Patterns in Old Telescope Data New peer-reviewed research reporting strange lights in the pre-space-age sky is sparking curiosity and controversy By Jonathan O’Callaghan edited by Lee Billings For generations, UFO enthusiasts have longed for claims of aliens visiting Earth to be seriously investigated by scientists. Now they are […]
Dungeons & Dragons – Starter Set: Heroes of The Borderlands
For many, Dungeons & Dragons may seem like a insurmountable entry point to the world of RPGs, and, in many ways, especially without at least one seasoned veteran in your group, it isn’t necessarily an incorrect assumption. The all new Dungeons & Dragons – Starter Set: Heroes of The Borderlands aims to eliminate that hurdle […]
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Time Loop Shenanigans in ‘Chronofiends!!’
The research station is stuck in an ever-shrinking time loop—use your time-manipulating powers to accomplish your objectives before time runs out! Chronofiends!! (yes, the exclamation points are part of the title) is a cooperative time-loop game for 1 to 4 players, ages 13 and up, and takes about 90 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking […]
Man on first date admits dangerous driving after A1 police crash
A personal trainer who caused a pile-up of police cars as he fled from them while he was taking a woman home from a first date has admitted dangerous driving. Seven officers were injured and five police cars damaged when the force vehicles crashed into each other on the A1 near the Newcastle and Gateshead…
Iran and the U.S. plan expert-level talks over Tehran’s nuclear program
By The Associated Press ROME — Iran and the United States will begin having experts meet to discuss details of a possible deal over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, the top Iranian diplomat said Saturday after a second round of negotiations in Rome. The comments by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who met with U.S.…
¡Ay, Caramba! Here’s the Ultimate Simpsons Gift Guide
Show your love for the greatest family to ever live at 742 Evergreen Terrace and celebrate World Simpsons Day in style. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. If you can believe it, The Simpsons is turning 36 this…
US forges ahead with plans for steep port fees on China-built vessels
New rules part of effort to revive US shipbuilding, but penalties scaled back after warnings about impact on consumers The Trump administration is forging ahead with plans to charge steep fees on Chinese-built ships for stopping at US ports in an effort to revive its shipbuilding industry, but scaled back the penalties after warnings about…
China pits humanoid robots against humans in half-marathon for first time
Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing Twenty-one humanoid robots joined thousands of runners at the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing on Saturday, the first time these machines have raced alongside humans over a 21-kilometre (13-mile) course. The robots from Chinese manufacturers such as DroidVP and Noetix Robotics came in…
Why Ellen DeGeneres, Eva Longoria and More Stars Left Hollywood
In a recent interview, Cate Blanchett said she was “serious about giving up acting” one day. See stars who have already taken a break from the craft or just moved away from Hollywood. Cate Blanchett is considering her next act. “My family roll their eyes every time I say it, but I mean it. I…
Supreme Court blocks, for now, new deportations under 18th century wartime law
By The Associated Press The Supreme Court on Saturday blocked, for now, the deportations of any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th century wartime law. In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet Detention Center “until further order of this court.” Justices Clarence…
Trump Tariffs Hit Oil Companies despite Administration‘s Support for Fossil Fuels
America’s ‘Golden Era’ of Oil Is Already Losing Its Glitter Liberty Energy, founded by Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, reports falling profits, and the industry cites tariffs as a driver By Benjamin Storrow & E&E News Join Our Community of Science Lovers! CLIMATEWIRE | The oil company founded by Energy Secretary Chris Wright reported falling…
Ukraine minerals deal may not buy peace after Trump threat
Ukraine started the day with, for once, the diplomatic wind in its sails. It had finally agreed a mineral deal “framework” with Washington. An agreement that would see the US invest in Ukraine’s recovery, in return for a share of the country’s future profits from its natural resources, energy infrastructure and its oil and gas.…
Researchers Discover New Color That’s Impossible to See without Lasering Your Retinas
This Impossible New Color Is So Rare That Only Five People Have Seen It Researchers discover a new color outside the range of human color vision, but you have to laser your retinas to see it By Jacek Krywko edited by Allison Parshall Teal is as close as you can get to seeing the new…
‘It’s really hard to have any hope’: Gaza doctor describes daily struggle
Healthcare in the Gaza Strip is itself a casualty of 18 months of war between Israel and Hamas. With doctors struggling to cope, the BBC followed one GP through her shift at a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) clinic. “With our limited resources we’re still trying to be here in northern Gaza through these difficult times,”…
China dismisses Zelenskyy’s claim it has supplied weapons to Russia
Beijing rejects Ukrainian president’s accusation as ‘groundless’ and says it is committed to ending the conflict China’s foreign ministry has dismissed as “groundless” the accusation by Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the country had been supplying weapons to Russia. The comments, made at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Friday, came a day after the Ukrainian…
Woman’s Killer, Who Left Her 3-Year-Old Unharmed, Found 50 Years Later
Fifty years after Phyllis Bailer was found dead on the side of a road with her 3-Year-Old daughter unharmed, police have identified Fred Allen Lienemann as the man responsible for her murder. An Indiana woman’s 50-year-old murder case is finally getting answers. Five decades after she was found dead in a ditch on the side…
ACLU warns hundreds of Venezuelans face immediate deportation under Alien Enemies Act despite Supreme Court decision
Jasmine Garsd The American Civil Liberties Union late Friday warned that immigration authorities were moving to quickly restart removals under the Alien Enemies Act despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s restrictions on how it can use the act. Late Thursday a group of Venezuelans detained in a Texas facility was advised that they would be immediately…
Bryan Kohberger Case: Judge’s Eyebrow-Raising Ruling Ahead of Trial
Ahead of Bryan Kohberger’s trial in the University of Idaho murders later this year, a presiding judge ruled on specific wording that can and can’t be used in court. Bryan Kohberger’s case is moving forward—with some eye-catching conditions. As the 30-year-old’s trial for the 2022 murders of University of Idaho students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin…
Wife of Kilmar Ábrego García speaks as White House defiant over US return
Jennifer Vasquez Sura relieved husband is alive but Trump officials say in mocking X post he is ‘never coming back’ Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Ábrego García, the man the Trump administration has admitted it mistakenly deported, expressed relief to learn he is alive after a Democratic US senator managed to meet with…
Lifesaving Alzheimer’s Research Delayed by Trump Funding Cuts
Lifesaving Alzheimer’s Research Delayed by Trump Funding Cuts The Trump administration is freezing, delaying and revoking funding for dementia research, setting back discoveries of potential future treatments By Allison Parshall edited by Jeanna Bryner On Monday, March 24, Charles DeCarli received an order from the federal government to stop work on his nationwide study of…
Thousands of federal workers would be easier to fire under Trump rule change
Shannon Bond The Trump administration is moving forward with efforts to make it easier to fire some federal workers from their jobs, as part of its push to both shrink the federal government and exert more control over it. On Friday the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposed a rule reclassifying tens of thousands of…
Pubs to stay open late for VE Day 80th anniversary
Pubs in England and Wales will be able to stay open until 01:00 BST to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the government has confirmed. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said pubs and bars that usually close at 23:00 will be able to keep serving for an extra two hours on Thursday 8…
Dramatic rise in fake political content on social media as Canada prepares to vote
Report finds over a quarter of Canadians exposed to ‘more sophisticated and more politically polarizing’ fake content More than a quarter of Canadians have been exposed to fake political content on social media that is “more sophisticated and more politically polarizing” as the country prepares to vote in a federal election, researchers have found, warning…
9-1-1 Character Not Leaving Just Yet Despite Being Killed Off
9-1-1 showrunner Tim Minear revealed that fans will see Peter Krause on the show again after his veteran character Bobby Nash’s shocking death in season eight, episode 15. Warning: This article contains major spoilers for 9-1-1’s April 17 episode “Lab Rats.” Peter Krause‘s time on 9-1-1 is not over yet. While the actor’s fan-favorite lead character,…
Tariffs threaten to push auto insurance rates even higher
Camila Domonoske A slew of new tariffs, including some specific to vehicles, have many Americans reassessing their plans to buy a car — moving them up to take advantage of today’s tariff-free pricing, or reevaluating whether they want a new car at all, given the economic uncertainty. President Trump has recently floated the idea of…
What Causes Severe Morning Sickness, and What Treatments Exist?
Severe Morning Sickness Is Caused by a Specific Hormone—And It Could Unlock New Treatments Scientists discovered two genes involved in hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition that can cause extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Now they’re looking into treatments By Tanya Lewis edited by Dean Visser Roughly 70 percent of pregnant people experience morning sickness: bouts…
British couple killed in cable car crash, Italian police say
A British couple were among the four people killed in a cable car crash near Naples, Italian police have said. The mountain cable car cabin plunged to the ground after one of the cables supporting it snapped on Thursday, local officials said. The cable car operator said it had passed a safety inspection just two…
Senator meets man mistakenly deported from US to El Salvador
A US senator has met a man who Trump administration officials have acknowledged was deported in error from Maryland to a mega-prison in El Salvador. Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen posted photos of his meeting with Kilmar Ábrego García, whom the administration has refused to return to the US despite an order from a federal…
‘We’re going to stand up to Trump,’ says Mark Carney in second Canadian election debate
PM focuses on threat from across the border as most polls show his Liberals leading Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative party in tight race Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, faced sustained attacks from his Conservative rival at an election debate on Thursday but the Liberal leader sought to focus attention on what he calls Canada’s top threat:…
5 takeaways from the week: Nearing a constitutional crisis?
Domenico Montanaro The week was dominated by news about President Trump and the continued struggle over the narrative around Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was illegally deported to El Salvador. But there was also continued concern around Trump’s tariffs — with the Federal Reserve chair saying they’re likely to lead to higher prices…
9-1-1 Killed Off a Major Character in Intense Season 8 Episode
After eight seasons on the ABC procedural drama 9-1-1, one character was killed off in a surprise twist to fans. Warning: This article contains major spoilers for 9-1-1’s April 17 episode “Lab Rats.” It’s time for one character to hang up their uniform. After eight seasons as 9-1-1’s leading man, Peter Krause’s character Captain Bobby…
It’s Not Too Early! Shop Mother’s Day Gifts Before They Sell Out
Looking for relaxing Mother’s Day gift ideas? These thoughtful picks are perfect for helping mom unwind, recharge, and feel truly appreciated. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. We’ve all been there: you make a note that Mother’s Day is approaching in hopes that…
What Is Dimethyl Sulfide, the Chemical Potentially Found on Exoplanet K2-18 b?
Is Dimethyl Sulfide Really a Sign of Alien Life? Dimethyl sulfide is in the news after NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope may have detected relatively high levels of it in the atmosphere of an exoplanet called K2-18 b By Meghan Bartels edited by Dean Visser An artist’s depiction of exoplanet K2-18 b. Scientists and extraterrestrial…
Maryland senator meets Kilmar Ábrego García in El Salvador amid battle over US return
Chris Van Hollen posts photo on X but does not provide update on status of man wrongly deported from US The Maryland senator Chris Van Hollen met in El Salvador with Kilmar Ábrego García, a man who was sent there by the Trump administration in March despite an immigration court order preventing his deportation. Van…
Ukraine says outline of minerals deal signed with US
Ukraine’s government has announced the signing of the outline of a minerals deal between the war-torn country and the US. Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said the memorandum of intent paved the way for what she called an economic partnership agreement. She said a final deal would also involve an investment fund for the reconstruction of…
A wind project is stalled in New York. Experts worry about impacts across the U.S.
By Julia Simon , Jeongyoon Han U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum has ordered a halt to an offshore wind project near the coast of Long Island. Today, Equinor, the Norwegian energy company that owns and operates the project, announced it is complying with the order and suspending all construction. President Trump, a longtime…
Aaron Rodgers Says Personal Life Has Kept Him From Finding NFL Team
Aaron Rodgers shared that now that he is 41-years-old, his off-the-field commitments have taken his focus away from finding a new NFL team to play on since being released from the Jets in February. Aaron Rodgers‘ has a new game plan these days. The 41-year-old shared that he has “personal commitments” that have kept his…
Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe
Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni talked up the chances of a trade deal between the US and Europe, as the Italian prime minister visited Washington. “There will be a trade deal, 100%,” Trump said, “but it will be a fair deal”, while Meloni said she was “sure” they could reach an agreement, later adding that…
Gutting NIOSH Endangers Every U.S. Worker
Opinion Gutting NIOSH Endangers Every U.S. Worker I was fired from my job as a scientist at the only federal agency dedicated to the science of workplace safety. The Trump administration’s cuts put the U.S. workforce in danger By Catherine Blackwood For most of us, it is a foregone conclusion that you will go to…
Earth Month: Shaping an economy built on nature
Editor’s note: April is Earth Month, when we honor humanity’s shared responsibility for nature and the climate. At Conservation International, this responsibility drives us — and in honor of Earth Month, Conservation News is highlighting stories of our impact. We hope that this inspires you to carry the spirit of Earth Month throughout the year.…
As Trump jettisons its staff, HUD puts its D.C. headquarters up for sale
Jennifer Ludden WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is looking for a smaller, cheaper building for its headquarters. It’s part of a larger Trump administration push to shrink not only the number of federal employees, but also the office spaces where they work. In announcing the plan, the agency said its…
US man shot dead after hijacking small passenger plane in Belize
Two people injured after man took control of plane at knifepoint before being shot by another passenger A US man has been shot dead after hijacking a small passenger plane and injuring two passengers in the Caribbean nation of Belize. Fourteen passengers were onboard the aircraft when the hijacker, identified as Akinyela Sawa Taylor, took…
The truth about life on other planets – and what it means for humans
Listen to this article on BBC Sounds There are some scientific discoveries that do much more than advance our knowledge: they create a shift in our psyche as they show us the scale of the Universe and our place in it. One such moment was when space craft sent back images of the Earth for…
Pedestrian Traffic Turns to Chaos at a Critical Angle, Mathematicians Find
‘Chaos’ Angle Explains Why Pedestrian Traffic Snarls to a Stop In general, crowds like to form lanes to get across—until too many people go in too many different directions By Gayoung Lee edited by Allison Parshall Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Humans walking in crowds tend to form orderly lanes. It’s something we do…
Why Kylie Kelce Lets Jason Kelce Sleep at Night During Newborn Stage
Kylie Kelce revealed the role her husband Jason Kelce plays in their house after the arrival of their baby Finnley “Finn” Anne Kelce on March 30. Teamwork makes Jason Kelce’s sweet dreams work. After welcoming their fourth daughter, Finnley “Finn” Kelce on March 30, Kylie Kelce explained how she and her husband tackle the newborn…
ICJ hears Sudan case accusing UAE of ‘complicity in genocide’
United Arab Emirates says Sudan ‘misusing’ world court in proceedings relating to African nation’s civil war The international court of justice will rule in the next few weeks on whether the United Arab Emirates can be plausibly found “complicit in the commission of genocide” by arming the Rapid Support Forces militia in Sudan’s civil war.…
Syria hopes tourists will return to Palmyra, a World Heritage Site ravaged by war
By Jane Arraf Palmyra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — inhabited for thousands of years before it became a thriving Roman city on the crossroads between East and West in the 1st century CE. The ancient site is largely deserted now, as is the nearby modern city, also named Palmyra. Residents are hoping for…
The Dire Wolf Hoopla Hides the Real Story: How to Save Red Wolves
Opinion ArgonautWednesdays The Dire Wolf Hoopla Hides the Real Story: How to Save Red Wolves By Dan Vergano Keep in touch with the Argonaut: Get email alerts for this weekly column by Dan Vergano This month Colossal Laboratories & Biosciences announced the birth late last year of three gray wolf puppies with 15 gene variants…
Move over, Med diet – plantains and cassava can be as healthy as tomatoes and olive oil, say researchers
Findings from Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro region indicate traditional eating habits in rural Africa can boost the immune system and reduce inflammation Plantains, cassava and fermented banana drink should be added to global healthy eating guidelines alongside the olive oil, tomatoes and red wine of the Mediterranean diet, say researchers who found the traditional diet of people…
We will pursue NHS if gender policies don’t change, equalities watchdog warns
The NHS will be pursued if it does not follow new guidance on single-sex spaces, the chairwoman of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has said. “We’ve been speaking to the health service for an inordinately long time – we will now be asking them when they will be updating their advice,” Baroness Kishwer…
Destroying endangered species’ habitat wouldn’t count as ‘harm’ under proposed Trump rule
By Jonathan Lambert The Trump administration is proposing to significantly limit the Endangered Species Act’s power to preserve crucial habitats by changing the definition of one word: harm. On Wednesday, the administration proposed a rule change that would essentially prohibit only actions that directly hurt or kill actual animals, not the habitats they rely on.…
Alan Turing’s Lost Work Could Reveal How Tigers Got Their Stripes
Alan Turing’s Lost Work Could Reveal How Tigers Got Their Stripes The world-famous mathematician Alan Turing found a possible mechanism for iconic animal patterns thanks to differential equations By Manon Bischoff edited by Daisy Yuhas Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae). Today mathematician Alan Turing is world-famous because he helped the Allies achieve victory against the…
The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to dazzle the night sky beginning this week
By Alana Wise The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest annual meteor showers known to humankind, will once again grace Earth’s sky beginning this week. This year, the meteors are expected to come into view on Wednesday night and last through April 25. The Lyrids, like all meteor showers, are the flying trails of…
Voices of the Alto Mayo: ‘The forest gives me everything’
Editor’s note: Despite its protected status, Peru’s Alto Mayo Protected Forest — a swath of Amazonian rainforest twice the size of New York City — has seen some of the country’s highest rates of deforestation. Since 2012, Conservation International has sought to halt the loss of forests by brokering “conservation agreements” with local communities, who…
Voices of the Alto Mayo: Women in charge
Editor’s note: Despite its protected status, Peru’s Alto Mayo Protected Forest — a swath of Amazonian rainforest twice the size of New York City — has seen some of the country’s highest rates of deforestation. Since 2012, Conservation International has sought to halt the loss of forests by brokering “conservation agreements” with local communities, who…
Earth Month: How we’re keeping the ocean healthy
Editor’s note: April is Earth Month, when we honor humanity’s shared responsibility for nature and the climate. At Conservation International, this responsibility drives us — and in honor of Earth Month, Conservation News is highlighting stories of our impact. We hope that this inspires you to carry the spirit of Earth Month throughout the year.…
How To Wear the ‘Unrecognizable’ Makeup Trend
This trend is all about transformation. We’ve found everything you need to rock this look below. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. If you’ve been on social media in the last month, you’ve likely heard talk of the “unrecognizable” makeup trend in many…
Telescope finds promising hints of life on distant planet
Scientists have found new but tentative evidence that a faraway world orbiting another star may be home to life. A Cambridge team studying the atmosphere of a planet called K2-18b has detected signs of molecules which on Earth are only produced by simple organisms. This is the second, and more promising, time chemicals associated with…
US pastor kidnapped during sermon in South Africa rescued after shootout
Joshua Sullivan was abducted from his church by four gunmen, but is now recovering and in ‘excellent condition’ South African police have rescued an American pastor who was abducted last week while he was conducting a sermon, as kidnappings have soared over the last decade in the country. Three unidentified suspects were killed during the…
Outer Banks’ Rudy Pankow Reveals First Role Since Leaving the Show
Rudy Pankow, who departed Outer Banks earlier this year, has been cast in the upcoming adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel Reminders of Him, alongside Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers. Rudy Pankow is trading in the outer banks for a new adventure. The Outer Banks actor is set to join Universal Pictures’ adaptation of the Colleen Hoover novel, Reminders of Him, Universal…
Shift from Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy Will Persist despite Trump Policies, New Analyses Say
Shift to Clean Energy Will Persist under Trump, New Analyses Say President Trump’s efforts to dismantle climate policies won’t stop renewables from rising or fossil fuels from slowing, according to outlooks from the U.S. Energy Information Administration and BloombergNEF By Benjamin Storrow, Brian Dabbs & E&E News Blades of wind turbines surround an oil well…
UK Supreme Court rules legal definition of woman is based on biological sex
It marks the culmination of a long-running legal battle which could have major implications for how sex-based rights apply across Scotland, England and Wales. The court sided with campaign group For Women Scotland, which brought a case against the Scottish government arguing that sex-based protections should only apply to people that are born female. Judge…
RFK pushes to find ‘environmental’ cause of autism, calls rising rates an ‘epidemic’
By Rob Stein , Carmel Wroth Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wednesday declared that autism is a rapidly growing “epidemic” in the U.S. and vowed to identify the “environmental toxin” he says is to blame. He noted that autism incidence in the U.S. has increased from 1 in 36 children in…