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The death of a star at the hands of a massive black hole in a galaxy 650 million light-years away has surprised astronomers, for not only taking place outside the center of the galaxy, where massive black holes usually lurk, but also for launching two high-energy outflows months after the star’s destruction. When a star becomes caught in the vice-like …

New research has found that ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is linked to higher levels of creativity, and that this creative advantage may stem from a stronger tendency for the mind to wander. The findings, presented at the ECNP congress in Amsterdam, mark the first study to explain how ADHD and creativity are connected. Lead researcher Han Fang (from the …

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Argentina’s President Javier Milei during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., Sept. 23, 2025. Alexander Drago | Reuters The Treasury Department has extended a financial lifetime to Argentina in apparent hopes of heading off an emerging market financial crisis that could spread to U.S. shores. In …

When Peter Atkinson first heard a faint ringing in his ears one Monday morning at work, he thought it was nothing to worry about. But the noise refused to go away – and soon the 62-year-old business owner was barely sleeping. Despite how much it was affecting him, doctors dismissed his concerns, saying his scans were clear and that he’d …

Yesterday was one of those days when you can feel the world shifting. The thinktank Ember reported that for the first half of 2025 renewable energy produced more electricity than coal. More to the point, solar and wind grew so fast that they covered all the growth in demand for electricity so far this year, with room to spare. That …

Dr Jane Goodall, the ground-breaking conservationist who revolutionised study of great apespublished at 21:38 BST 21:38 BST Image source, Getty Images Dr Jane Goodall, who died today at 91, devoted her life to the study and conservation of chimpanzees and the other great apes. Through her pioneering new ways to study them, Goodall discovered that chimps used tools, created complex …

In extraordinary shift, Trump says Ukraine can win war with Russia  Axios In major shift, Trump says he now thinks Ukraine can win back all of its territory taken by Russia  NBC News Backing away from Russia, Trump says Ukraine should win back its land and NATO allies should shoot down incursions  Politico Live updates: Trump says he now believes Ukraine can take …

At Kirk Service, an Extraordinary Fusion of Government and Christianity  The New York Times Behind Charlie Kirk’s Spiritual Journey That Fused Christianity and Politics  The New York Times Takeaways from Charlie Kirk’s emotional memorial service  CNN The evangelical Christian faith on display at Kirk’s memorial shaped his politics  NPR Cardinal Timothy Dolan calls Charlie Kirk a ‘modern-day St. Paul’  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Source link

An international team of scientists studying potential water worlds has determined that although sub-Neptune exoplanets made up of mostly water are likely rare, Earthlike planets may be much more common than previously thought. Led by researchers from ETH Zurich, the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg, and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the findings may decrease the …

Researchers have discovered that ice can generate electricity when bent or deformed, offering new insight into both nature and technology. Credit: Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona Ice can generate electricity when bent, a process called flexoelectricity. The discovery connects to lightning formation and future device applications. Ice is among the most common materials on Earth, covering glaciers, mountain ranges, and the …