Dramatic death of Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) caught on camera — Space photo of the week

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Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) on Nov. 11 and Dec. 6, 2025 as it began to break up, as seen by the Gemini North telescope. (Image credit: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/B. Bolin. Image Processing: J. Miller & M. Rodriguez (International Gemini Observatory/NSF NOIRLab), T.A. Rector (University of Alaska Anchorage/NSF NOIRLab), M. Zamani (NSF NOIRLab)) QUICK FACTS WhatContinue Reading

Webb Detects Unexpected Richness of Hydrocarbons in Obscured Core of Nearby Ultra-Luminous Galaxy

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Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have uncovered an unprecedented richness of small gas-phase hydrocarbons — such as benzene, triacetylene, diacetylene, acetylene, methane and methyl radical — in the deeply obscured nucleus of the ultra-luminous infrared galaxy IRAS 07251-0248, which is located in the constellation of Monoceros. Hydrocarbons play a key role inContinue Reading

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An eight-minute excerpt of NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas’ interview aired during the network’s Super Bowl pre-game, continuing a tradition of presidents doing sit downs with the host broadcaster. What was perhaps most notable was the newsiest weekend topic that was not discussed: The president’s posting of a video on Thursday in which BarackContinue Reading

‘Marty Supreme’ Becomes A24’s Highest-Grossing Worldwide Release With $147 Million, Overtaking ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’

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Three cheers for Marty. “Marty Supreme,” an R-rated sports dramedy starring Timothée Chalamet, officially ranks as A24’s highest-grossing worldwide release of all time. The film has generated a mighty $147 million globally, including $93 million in the United States and $54 million overseas. Those ticket sales have surpassed the Oscar best-picture winner “Everything Everywhere AllContinue Reading

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It is unauthorized to wear mirrored lenses or smart glasses with photo, video or artificial intelligence capabilities while in uniform,” the U.S. Air Force wrote, It is unauthorized to wear mirrored lenses or smart glasses with photo, video or artificial intelligence capabilities while in uniform,” the U.S. Air Force wrote,Continue Reading

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Al Jazeera Forum discusses the regional impact of Israel’s genocidal war against the Palestinian people in Gaza., Al Jazeera Forum discusses the regional impact of Israel’s genocidal war against the Palestinian people in Gaza. Four months into the Gaza “ceasefire”, Palestinians in the devastated territory are coming to terms withContinue Reading

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Philippa Roxby Health reporter Getty Images Another recall notice has been issued in the UK for some baby formula products over potential contamination, with food safety experts asking parents to check batches they have at home. Food manufacturer Danone has recalled 14 more batches of Aptamil and Cow & GateContinue Reading

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Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that constantly “sense” their surroundings to survive and thrive. New research shows that beneficial gut microbes, especially common Clostridia bacteria, can detect a surprisingly wide range of chemical signals produced during digestion, including byproducts of fats, proteins, sugars, and even DNA. TheseContinue Reading