New research has revealed that life thrives beneath the surface of the Earth, challenging traditional views on what makes a habitat suitable for living organisms. Led by Emil Ruff of the Marine Biological Laboratory, scientists have discovered diverse communities of microbes in the subsurface, rivaling those found in rainforests and coral reefs. The study found … Read more
A Trump administration influenced by Elon Musk is expected to boost privately funded space missions globally. Max Haot, CEO of Vast Space, said he’s hopeful for a surge in space exploration under the new US president. Mars could be reached within the coming years using SpaceX’s Starship rocket. Mr Haot praised the UAE and Saudi … Read more
A 18-year-old British teenager, Axel Rudakubana, pleaded guilty to murdering three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in Southport, northern England in July. The victims were Bebe King, 6, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9. Rudakubana also admitted to 10 charges of attempted murder and producing the deadly poison ricin. … Read more
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, leaving 27 people with minor injuries and scattered damage across the region. The quake hit at 12:17 a.m., centered 38 kilometers southeast of Chiayi County Hall at a depth of 10 kilometers. Reports indicate minor to moderate damage around the cities of Chiayi and Tainan. Twenty-seven people … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump is set to embark on an ambitious space agenda alongside billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, with plans including the first human footprints on Mars. However, analysts warn that many of these aspirations may not be cemented into official US space policy, leaving it uncertain whether Trump’s vision will become a reality. Trump … Read more
Same-sex couples in Thailand are celebrating a major milestone as the country’s marriage equality law takes effect on Thursday. This move makes Thailand only the third place in Asia, after Taiwan and Nepal, where same-sex couples can legally register their marriages. The law has been years in the making, with the government led by the … Read more
The Kansas City Chiefs have secured their seventh consecutive AFC Championship Game appearance, defeating the Houston Texans 23-14 in the Divisional Round. This win marks a significant milestone in franchise history, as only two teams – the New England Patriots and the Chiefs – have played in at least seven consecutive conference title games. Head … Read more
Hailey Bieber stepped out in style despite the cold weather while spending time with her sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner in Aspen, Colorado. The 28-year-old Rhode founder wore a floor-length oversized furry coat from Ferragamo’s Resort 2025 collection, paired with a black high-neck top and black patent leather heeled boots. On Sunday, Jan. 19, Kendall … Read more
US President Donald Trump’s economic agenda poses a significant threat to global stability. His policies, rooted in free-market fundamentalism, aim to dismantle international trade agreements and introduce tariffs. However, this approach echoes historical Republican leaders like Ronald Reagan and Barry Goldwater, who sought to reduce government intervention in the economy. Trump’s mercantilist approach prioritizes self-interest … Read more
The Hubble Space Telescope has created the largest mosaic image of the Andromeda Galaxy ever made. Located 2.5 million light-years away, it’s our closest major galaxy and can be seen with the naked eye under ideal conditions. This massive photomosaic is comprised of over 10 years’ worth of data gathered by Hubble and features approximately … Read more