Cosmologists have long believed that dark energy, the mysterious force driving the universe’s accelerating expansion, is a constant. However, new data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) collaboration suggests its pulling power may be weakening over time. The DESI team created the largest 3D map of the universe ever made and tracked dark energy’s … Read more
A security researcher has discovered a vulnerability in Google’s account recovery system, allowing attackers to bruteforce phone numbers with minimal effort. The flaw, reported on June 9, 2025, exploits a weakness in the non-JavaScript account recovery form, enabling attackers to guess a target’s phone number based on limited information. The researcher used a $0.30/hour server … Read more
The US Mint has released a new quarter honoring Vera Rubin, a renowned astronomer who made groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of the universe. The coin features Rubin smiling and gazing up at the cosmos, surrounded by swirling dark matter. Rubin’s work focused on the rotation of galaxies, confirming the existence of dark matter – … Read more
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is set to be consolidated into a new administration under the Biden administration, sparking concerns about its impact on mental health care. Under Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to merge SAMHSA with other organizations into a single agency, dubbed the Administration for a … Read more
Bitcoin’s price has reached new all-time highs (ATH), but the underlying blockchain activity on the network is surprisingly low. The mempool, which holds and verifies transactions waiting to be confirmed by nodes on the network, has slowed down significantly. This raises questions about why Bitcoin’s price continues to surge despite a lack of meaningful activity … Read more
A divided jury in Harvey Weinstein’s sex crimes retrial has sparked concerns, with one juror expressing frustration over discussions about his past being brought up during deliberations. The foreperson told the judge that some jurors were “attacking” each other and pushing people to change their minds. Defense lawyer Arthur Aidala called for a mistrial, citing … Read more
Israeli forces seized a Gaza-bound aid boat carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other activists, enforcing a longstanding blockade of the Palestinian territory. The ship was attempting to deliver desperately needed aid to the territory, which is at risk of famine due to restrictions on humanitarian aid. Thunberg, along with 11 other activists, was among … Read more
A recent study of nearly 200,000 mothers in the US from 2016 to 2023 has revealed an alarming drop in maternal mental health. The findings show a decline in reported excellent mental health, with only 25% of mothers meeting this standard, down from 38% in 2016. Furthermore, there was a significant increase in mothers reporting … Read more
IonQ, a US-based quantum computing firm, has announced its acquisition of UK rival Oxford Ionics in a $1.08 billion primarily stock deal. The move is expected to accelerate the company’s mission to develop full fault-tolerant quantum computers by 2030. According to CEO Niccolo de Masi, the acquisition will enable IonQ to reach its goal of … Read more
Klarna, the Swedish payments company, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to job cuts and a recession. According to its CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, AI will increasingly replace white-collar jobs, which he believes usually leads to at least a recession in the short term. Siemiatkowski stated this during an interview on The Times Tech … Read more