A team of astronomers at the University of Hawaii’s Institute for Astronomy has discovered a new type of cosmic explosion, dubbed “extreme nuclear transients” (ENTs). These events occur when massive stars are shredded by supermassive black holes. ENTs are significantly more energetic than normal tidal disruption events and remain luminous for years, surpassing even the … Read more
Israel launched a major air raid on Thursday targeting Hezbollah’s unit 127, a key player in the group’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations. The Israeli Air Force’s intelligence division, led by Lieutenant Colonel N., had been tracking the unit for over two years and gathered evidence of its involvement in UAV manufacturing. Hezbollah’s Unit 127 … Read more
NASA has canceled or put into question the future of two conferences, the ISS Research and Development Conference and the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC), due to budget pressures. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) announced that it is canceling the upcoming ISS Research and Development Conference, which was scheduled … Read more
A new consensus report from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) provides a comprehensive framework for screening and managing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in people with diabetes and prediabetes. The guidelines aim to improve early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cirrhosis, which is often overlooked in diabetes management. MASLD affects up to 70% of … Read more
Apple is facing criticism for its struggles with Artificial Intelligence (AI), but influential analyst Gene Munster doesn’t think the company has a significant problem on its hands. In his preview of WWDC, Munster believes that Apple still has about two years to get AI right, thanks to two key advantages. Firstly, more than half of … Read more
Jennifer Garner, 53, is sharing her top tip for injectables – proceed with caution. The actress has spoken out about why Botox “doesn’t work very well” for her, revealing she prefers to be able to move her forehead. Garner emphasizes the importance of finding a skilled doctor and being cautious when considering injectables. She’s not … Read more
A surprise federal order by President Donald Trump’s Energy Secretary Chris Wright has kept a Michigan coal power plant open throughout the summer, despite it being scheduled for retirement. The move could cost Midwest energy customers tens of millions of dollars. The J.H. Campbell plant, owned by Consumers Energy, was initially set to shut down … Read more
Russia’s central bank reduced its interest rates for the first time since September 2022, cutting the benchmark rate from 21% to 20%. The decision comes as inflation eases and economic growth slows, following intense pressure from Russia’s war in Ukraine. The move was seen as a surprise by the market, with the ruble dropping against … Read more
A 71-year-old woman in Texas has died after contracting a fatal brain amoeba from contaminated water used for nasal irrigation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the woman developed severe neurologic symptoms, including fever, headache, and altered mental status, within four days of using the contaminated water. The CDC warned that … Read more
UBS Group AG has expressed opposition to a proposed increase of up to $26 billion in fresh capital requirements by the Swiss government. The bank considers the demand “extreme” and will explore measures to mitigate its impact, while continuing to push for relaxed regulations. The proposal, made by the Swiss Federal Council, would require UBS … Read more