Science
The unexpected benefits of living in a universe that repeats eternally
A cosmologist at Johns Hopkins University proposes that the universe expands and contracts in exactly identical cycles, which could resolve a paradox known as the Boltzmann brain problem.
Astronomers find evidence that the "vacuum" is not really empty
SpaceX's Starship reaches Christmas Island after 24 days at sea
Middle East
UAE "Slaps" Netanyahu: Washington Refused to Intervene as Abu Dhabi Ignored Dozens of Calls From His Office Seeking a Denial of the Bin Zayed Call
UAE Statement Rattles Israel's Political Scene — Hebrew Media Call It a Harsh Blow to Netanyahu
US military carries out fresh attacks on Iran as Russia pledges to maintain trade ties
Iran rejects US sanctions as it pursues new regional security deals
US urges allies and China to join economic pressure campaign against Iran
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Curiosity Rover marks 14 years on Mars studying rock layers
The Curiosity rover celebrated its fourteenth anniversary on Mars by taking scientific measurements of stratified rock layers during its ascent of Mount Sharp.
El Niño Set to Reach Record Intensity, Scientists Warn
Scientists say the current El Niño is intensifying at an exceptional rate and could become the strongest on record, with far-reaching consequences for weather, water supplies, and economies worldwide.
Study links music streaming to rise in road deaths
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that traffic deaths increase by 15% on album release days of popular albums, when music streaming jumps by 43%.
Fear of sharks persists in Australia despite scientific progress on conservation
Sharks have haunted Australian consciousness from Aboriginal times to the present day, with recent attacks prompting renewed calls for culls despite scientific understanding and lower shark fatalities than drowning deaths.
