NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has given a 12,000-light-year-away star a surprising twist in its mysterious brightening event. Initial theories suggested the star was swelling into a red giant and engulfing a nearby planet, but Webb’s infrared gaze revealed otherwise. The star, ZTF SLRN-2020, appeared calm, indicating that the planet wasn’t consumed by explosive stellar … Read more
Pope Francis made a rare public appearance without his traditional papal attire during a visit to St Peter’s Basilica on Thursday. The 88-year-old pontiff was seen wearing black trousers, a white long-sleeved shirt, and a striped blanket draped around his shoulders. He also had an oxygen tube under his nose as he briefly stopped to … Read more
US President Donald Trump has been using his instincts to make key decisions, leaving many wondering about the implications for global trade and democracy. In a recent press conference, Trump explained that he makes decisions based on “instinct” rather than thorough analysis. This approach has been evident in various areas of policy, from tariffs to … Read more
Hong Kong’s last major opposition party is moving towards disbanding as its members vote to endorse preparations for the move. The party head announced that a final vote on dissolution will take place in several months’ time. The decision comes amid a years-long national security crackdown, which has taken a toll on the city’s democracy … Read more
Terry Baralt, the 85-year-old aunt of Lyle and Erik Menendez, has been found unresponsive in a hotel room after making a plea to hug her nephews. The Menendez brothers, who are currently serving life sentences without parole for murdering their parents in 1989, have faced ongoing efforts by prosecutors to change their sentence. During the … Read more
HBO’s hit zombie drama The Last of Us returns with its second season, tackling complex themes and challenging the notion of found family. The show’s creators, Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, weave a narrative that explores the consequences of lies and tough choices in a post-apocalyptic world. The series follows Joel, played by Pedro Pascal, … Read more
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided a groundbreaking discovery about the mysterious event of a star swallowing its own planet. Contrary to previous theories, new findings suggest that the planet’s orbit shrunk over time, bringing it closer to its demise until it was engulfed in full. A team of astronomers led by Ryan Lau … Read more
Bungie, known for its work on Destiny and Halo, has finally revealed the gameplay of its upcoming Marathon project. The new iteration is a significant departure from the original games but retains some connected elements of lore. The game is built as a team-based extraction shooter with both PvP and PvE elements. Players take on … Read more
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A new season of “The Last of Us” is set to arrive on April 13, and the show’s focus on airborne fungal transmission has sparked interest in real-life research on fungi that can infect humans. Dr. Jim Kronstad, a microbiologist at the University of British Columbia, is among those studying fungi that can adapt to … Read more