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‘Cosmic inflation’: did the early cosmos balloon in size? A mirror universe going backwards in time may be a simpler explanation

Oct 25, 2024 12:20 pm UTC| Science

We live in a golden age for learning about the universe. Our most powerful telescopes have revealed that the cosmos is surprisingly simple on the largest visible scales. Likewise, our most powerful microscope, the Large...

Astronomers just found complex carbon molecules in space – a step closer to deciphering the origins of life

Oct 25, 2024 12:07 pm UTC| Science

A team led by researchers at MIT in the United States has discovered large molecules containing carbon in a distant interstellar cloud of gas and dust. This is exciting for those of us who keep lists of known...

South Africa amended its research guidelines to allow for heritable human genome editing

Oct 25, 2024 12:06 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science

A little-noticed change to South Africas national health research guidelines, published in May of this year, has put the country on an ethical precipice. The newly added language appears to position the country as the...

SpaceX Rapidly Fires Raptor Engine 34 Times in Record-Breaking Stress Test

Oct 24, 2024 15:10 pm UTC| Science Technology

SpaceX tested its Raptor engine 34 times in rapid succession at its McGregor, Texas facility. The tests, conducted on October 23, are part of SpaceXs effort to stress-test the engines performance, marking a critical step...

Elon Musk Surprised by SpaceX’s Successful First Attempt at Catching Starship Booster

Oct 20, 2024 16:01 pm UTC| Science Technology

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone by successfully catching the Super Heavy booster during Starship Flight 5, a feat that even surprised Elon Musk. Musk had initially predicted that it would take at least three...

Starlink Services Target South Korea by 2025, Pending Regulatory Approval

Oct 18, 2024 13:24 pm UTC| Science Technology

SpaceXs Starlink services may reach South Korea by early 2025, contingent on regulatory approval. The Ministry of Science and ICT has initiated key amendments to prevent frequent interference, signaling progress toward...

Nicotine Pouches Skyrocket in Popularity as Youth Tobacco Use Hits 25-Year Low — ‘This Is the New Trend,’ Experts Warn

Oct 18, 2024 03:40 am UTC| Science Life

Nicotine pouches have surged in popularity across the U.S., while traditional tobacco use has hit its lowest point in 25 years. Public health experts are now grappling with the implications of this emerging trend, as a...

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Economy

South Korea's Trade Minister Heads to U.S. Amid Tariff Talks and Economic Pressure

South Koreas Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo is scheduled to visit the United States from June 22 to 27 to continue critical trade negotiations aimed at easing tariffs, the trade ministry announced Saturday. During the visit,...

Japan Cancels Security Talks with U.S. Amid Defense Budget Dispute

Japan has canceled a high-level security meeting with the United States after the Trump administration increased pressure for higher defense spending, according to the Financial Times. The annual 2+2 security talks,...

Trump Criticizes Fed Chair Powell Again, Hints at Possible Replacement

U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, once again suggesting he might fire himdespite earlier saying he wouldnt. In a Truth Social post on Friday, Trump questioned why...

S&P 500, Nasdaq Dip Amid Iran-Israel Tensions and Fed Rate Uncertainty

U.S. stocks closed lower on Friday as rising geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel weighed heavily on investor sentiment. The SP 500 lost 0.22% to 5,967.84, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.51% to 19,447.41....

Global Market Jitters Rise as Central Banks Diverge Amid Economic Uncertainty

Investor anxiety is growing as central banks send mixed signals, clouding the global monetary outlook. Norway shocked markets with an unexpected interest rate cut, sending the krone down 1% against the dollar and euro....

Politics

Pakistan Backs Trump for Nobel Peace Prize Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

Pakistan has announced its intention to recommend U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in halting a brief but intense conflict with India earlier this year. Trump claimed credit for...

Erdogan Accuses Israel of Sabotaging Iran Nuclear Talks

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday accused Israel of deliberately escalating tensions with Iran to derail upcoming nuclear negotiations between Tehran and the United States. Speaking at a meeting of the...

JD Vance Defends Troop Deployment in Los Angeles Amid Immigration Protests

U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited Los Angeles on Friday to meet with National Guard troops and Marines deployed by President Donald Trump to quell ongoing protests over federal immigration raids. Vance accused...

Iran and Israel Exchange Missiles Amid Nuclear Tensions and Stalled Diplomacy

Tensions between Iran and Israel escalated early Saturday as both nations launched fresh attacks, deepening fears of a broader Middle East conflict. Around 2:30 a.m. local time, Israels military reported a missile barrage...

Voice of America Slashes Staff as USAGM Cuts Reach 85% Under Trump Administration

Voice of America (VOA), once a global symbol of U.S. public diplomacy, is nearing its end as the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) announced 639 new layoffs on Friday. This latest wave finalizes an 85% workforce...

Science

SpaceX Starship Explodes in Texas During Test, Citing Nitrogen Tank Failure

SpaceXs Starship spacecraft exploded in a dramatic fireball during a late-night test at the companys Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The 400-foot Mars-bound rocket, a key part of Elon Musks...

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Recover After Boeing Starliner Delay

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are steadily recovering after spending nine unexpected months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to issues with Boeings Starliner capsule. Initially intended...

SpaceX Starship Test Flight Reaches New Heights but Ends in Setback

SpaceXs massive Starship rocket, central to Elon Musks vision for interplanetary travel, launched its ninth uncrewed test flight from Starbase, Texas, on May 27, 2025. The two-stage vehiclecomprising the upper-stage...

Trump’s nomination for NASA leader boasts business and commercial spaceflight experience during a period of uncertainty for the agency

Jared Isaacman, billionaire, CEO and nominee to become the next NASA administrator, faced questions on April 9, 2025, from members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation during his confirmation...

Lab-grown meat: you may find it icky, but it could drive forward medical research

Lab-grown meat causes heated debates. Proponents see benefits for the climate and animal welfare. Opponents worry about a Frankenstein food they regard as risky and unnatural. Whatever your opinion, the technology...

Technology

Meta and Oakley Launch AI Smart Glasses with Meta AI and Camera Features

Meta has expanded its wearable tech portfolio by partnering with Oakley to release AI-powered smart glasses, following the strong market response to its Ray-Ban Meta line. The collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, parent...

US Considers Revoking Chipmaker Authorizations in China Amid Trade Tensions

The U.S. Department of Commerce is reportedly weighing the revocation of special authorizations granted to global chipmakers Samsung, SK Hynix, and TSMC, potentially limiting their access to American chipmaking equipment...

Apple Reportedly Eyes AI Startup Perplexity Amid Rising Search Tech Competition

Apple is reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Perplexity, according to Bloomberg News. The internal discussions, which involve Apples MA chief Adrian Perica, services head Eddy...

Meta and Oakley Unveil AI Smart Glasses for Athletes and Adventurers

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) has partnered with Oakley to launch the Oakley Meta HSTN, a high-performance AI smart eyewear product blending advanced technology with athletic design. Targeting athletes and active...

BBC Considers Legal Action Against AI Firm Perplexity Over Content Use

The BBC is reportedly preparing legal action against AI search engine Perplexity for allegedly using its content without permission to train artificial intelligence models. According to the Financial Times, the UK public...