Studying neutron stars is tricky due to their vast distance and tiny size. Telescopes can’t provide detailed information, and no lab on Earth can replicate the intense conditions inside these compact objects. However, researchers have made progress in understanding neutron star properties using a combination of theory-based methods and computer simulations. Ryan Abbott from MIT … Read more
The Tennessee Titans have fired general manager Ran Carthon, handing control of all football-related matters to president of football operations Chad Brinker. Brinker will oversee the process to appoint Carthon’s successor and has retained Brian Callahan as head coach. While this unusual arrangement may create uncertainty, it doesn’t deter potential candidates from vying for the … Read more
Researchers have discovered that drinking coffee in the morning may lower the risk of death from all causes and cardiovascular disease. A study based on data from over 40,000 US adults found that those who drank coffee primarily in the morning had a significantly reduced risk of mortality compared to non-coffee drinkers. The study, published … Read more
Russia has declared a state of emergency in the city of Engels after a Ukrainian drone strike hit an oil depot that supplies fuel to nuclear bomber planes based at the nearby Engels-2 airfield. The attack killed two firefighters and sparked massive fires. The Ukrainian military claimed credit for the strike, saying it created “serious … Read more
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has spoken out about her heartbreak following the death of her beloved rescue dog, Guy. In a emotional Instagram post, she shared photos and videos of their special moments together, describing Guy as “the best guy any girl could have asked for.” Meghan adopted Guy from an animal shelter in … Read more
Dancer and Ellen DeGeneres Show DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss passed away by suicide at 40 in December 2022. More than two years later, his widow Allison Holker has spoken out about what she discovered after his death. In an upcoming interview with People magazine, Holker shared that her late husband had been “hiding so much” … Read more
A medical student turned hiker, Hadi Nazari, has been found alive after nearly two weeks of being stranded in a remote Australian mountain range. He had been surviving on berries and muesli bars discovered in a nearby hut. According to police, Hadi had told them he continued to hike every day from morning to night … Read more
NASA astronaut Don Pettit recently captured breathtaking images of the Northern Lights from the International Space Station (ISS). The 69-year-old astronaut posted a short video on X (formerly Twitter) showing the ghostly phenomenon flickering over nighttime city lights. Pettit, who is known for his off-Earth photography skills, has been sharing his stunning views of space … Read more
New York City’s congestion pricing plan has been met with a surprising level of ingenuity from toll evaders, who are using creative methods to avoid the $9 charge. Two drivers were recently caught in Manhattan for attempting to conceal their license plates, but authorities say the issue is only just beginning. Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged … Read more
Disney is simplifying its TV picture by merging its Hulu Live TV bundle with FuboTV, a rival streaming service. The deal will help Disney achieve its target of generating an operating margin of at least 10% by next year, but it also raises questions about the company’s confusing and redundant sports-related services. The transaction will … Read more