Astronomers have been observing a giant black hole at the center of a distant galaxy, which has suddenly begun producing unprecedented bursts of X-ray light. The European Space Agency’s XMM-Newton space telescope played a crucial role in studying this phenomenon, known as quasiperiodic eruptions (QPEs). The black hole, located 300 million light-years away in the … Read more
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon predicts a “kerfuffle” in the US Treasury market due to complex rules and regulations, warning that the Federal Reserve may intervene once investors become anxious. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-11/dimon-predicts-treasury-market-kerfuffle-where-fed-steps-in
The US dollar has hit a fresh six-month low amid growing concerns over global trade tensions. China’s decision to raise tariffs on all US goods to 125%, effective April 12, has further weakened the greenback. Despite this, tame inflation in March suggests that higher tariffs may not have a significant impact on US economic growth … Read more
A paramilitary force in Sudan has carried out an attack on a camp for displaced families, killing around 100 civilians, including nine aid workers. The incident occurred just days before the two-year anniversary of the start of the civil war in Sudan, which is considered one of the world’s deadliest conflicts. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/04/12/sudan-rsf-civil-war-zamzam-camp
A recent study found that consuming yoghurt daily can reduce the risk of lethal bowel cancer by modifying the gut microbiome. Professor Justin Stebbing, a consultant oncologist, says this is because yoghurt contains live cultures of beneficial bacteria that maintain a healthy balance in the gut. The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in overall … Read more
The website of India’s The Times of Israel newspaper appears to be experiencing technical difficulties, leaving users unable to access the site. The issue is reportedly related to a quick check on the site, which has caused an outage. Users are advised to enable JavaScript and cookies in their browsers to continue using the site. … Read more
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A previously dormant supermassive black hole in the galaxy SDSS1335+0728 has burst into life, emitting intensely powerful X-ray eruptions that are challenging current astrophysical models. The object, dubbed Ansky, is located 300 million light-years from Earth and was detected in late 2019. Researchers have been monitoring Ansky’s activity with NASA and ESA space telescopes and … Read more
A massive hole measuring 315 miles across in the bedrock beneath East Antarctica’s ice sheet has been identified as an impact crater likely caused by a meteorite. Researchers have proposed various explanations for its existence, but the latest evidence suggests this enormous crater is indeed a product of a cataclysmic event. Located at 70°S 120°E, … Read more
Israel has completed the establishment of a new security corridor in the Gaza Strip, taking full control over the southern city of Rafah. The IDF has ordered Palestinians to evacuate the area, cutting it off from the rest of the Palestinian territory. The security corridor, dubbed the Morag Corridor, aims to separate Hamas fighters in … Read more