What Is a Galaxy?
The UniverseFridays What Is a Galaxy? Galaxies come in many shapes and sizes, and trying to define them is difficult By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings A view of the spiral galaxy NGC 3982, as seen by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Galaxies come in many different variations, but astronomers classify them into four main […]
The Strange and Surprising History of the Once-Rejected Zero
Zero Is Foundational to Modern Mathematics. But It Was Rejected for Centuries By Manon Bischoff edited by Daisy Yuhas I’m a zero at mental arithmetic. It’s true—I struggle with this skill—but I want to focus on the phrase itself. In our language, we often equate zero with something negative. But zero is the only real […]
Ukraine’s allies push for 30-day ceasefire starting Monday
Joanna Kakissis KYIV – Four European leaders joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv today in pressing Russian President Vladimir Putin to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire – or face more sanctions on Russia. “The ceasefire must be comprehensive: in the air, at sea and on land,” Zelenskyy told reporters. “It is quite possible to […]
Jury selection in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial begins today
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento Jury selection for the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will begin in New York City today. The media mogul, who’s been in custody since his arrest last September, faces criminal charges for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transporting to engage in prostitution. Combs has pleaded not guilty on all charges. The selection […]
Mysterious Glowing Structure Discovered Near Solar System
Giant, Glowing Gas Cloud Discovered Just 300 Light-Years Away An enormous glowing cloud that contains approximately 3,400 solar masses worth of gas has been discovered near the solar system By Keith Cooper & SPACE.com A crescent-shaped gas cloud has been spotted on the edge of the so-called Local Bubble, shown here in this artist’s illustration […]
Latest Weather Alert: Severe Storms Impact Málaga
Local authorities have conducted preventive evacuations in the most vulnerable zones, particularly along the Guadalhorce River, where 2,985 people and 1,074 homes were evacuated
Valencia’s DANA: Latest Updates on the Devastating Impact
To date, 216 fatalities have been confirmed in Valencia and a total of 224 across Spain.
Political Crisis in Venezuela: Disputes Over Recent Legislative Elections
The opposition claims that the National Electoral Council (CNE), controlled by the government, altered the results to favor the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV).
China-Taiwan Relations: Rising Tensions Amid Military Drills and Political Statements
On October 14, 2024, China conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, named “Joint Sword 2024-B.
Spain: Early Elections Announced for March 2025
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced early general elections for March 2025
Escalation of the Gaza Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis
The United Nations has accused Israel of denying food access to northern Gaza in October, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation.
The Relationship Between Trump and Putin
The relationship between Trump and Putin has been under scrutiny since Trump’s first presidency.
Spain Strengthens Military Support to Ukraine
Spain Strengthens Military Support to Ukraine with €1.129 Billion Aid Package In May 2024, Spain reinforced its commitment to Ukraine by signing a bilateral agreement that includes the provision of military equipment and defense materials worth €1.129 billion. This agreement, signed by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, represents the largest…
Vladimir Putin’s Health:
The health of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been the subject of speculation for years.
