First Vera Rubin Observatory image reveals hidden structure as long as the Milky Way trailing behind a nearby galaxy — Space photo of the week
In its debut image, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has revealed a vast stellar stream coming from the nearby galaxy M61. (Image credit: Romanowsky et al. 2025, RNAAS) QUICK FACTS What it is: Barred spiral galaxy Messier 61, AKA NGC 4303 Where it is: 55 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo When it wasContinue Reading
$2,000 Tariff Rebates Will Come Next Year, The Traitor Says
Topline President Traitor 47 said the $2,srcsrcsrc tariff “dividend” he promised will be distributed next year—though the feasibility of the proposal is uncertain as The Traitor needs the support of Congress and it’s unclear what form the payments would be distributed in. Key Facts The Traitor told reporters Friday aboard Air Force One the $2,srcsrcsrc payments wouldContinue Reading
Japan’s economy contracts less than expected in third quarter, helped by consumption
On an annualised basis, Japan’s third quarter GDP slipped 1.8%, a softer fall than the 2.5% expected…Continue Reading
US Cities Adopt AI to Monitor Roads and Prioritize Repairs
TLDRs: US cities increasingly deploy AI to detect potholes and hazardous driving conditions. San Jose reports 97% AI accuracy, while Hawaii distributes 1,srcsrcsrc smart dashcams. GovAI Coalition facilitates data sharing and open standards across local governments. Independent audits remain scarce, leaving long-term infrastructure impact uncertain. As urban roads in the United States age and deteriorate…Continue Reading
British researchers create gel that can repair tooth enamel
Researchers at the University of Nottingham created a gel that can regenerate tooth enamel. It can also strengthen already healthy enamel and prevent future decay, they said. Tooth enamel is a thin outer shell on a tooth’s crown that protects it from wear and tear from chewing and grinding. AlthoughContinue Reading
Presidential hopefuls Kast, Jara and Kaiser cast their ballots in Chile’s election
Presidential hopefuls voted on Sunday in elections for a new president and parliament in a contest expected to favor the hard right as candidates play on popular fears over organized crime and immigration in Chile. (AP video by Mauricio Cuevas and Alexandre Plaza) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This videoContinue Reading
Can you achieve a balanced diet by eating only meat? A look at the scientific evidence
Introduction A diet that involves eating meat all the time sounds like a meat-lover’s dream. And you may have heard various social media influencers tout the health benefits of such a diet. Sounds like a win-win? Not so fast. As with most things in life, reality isn’t that simple. TheContinue Reading
FAA will lift emergency flight reductions Monday
The Federal Aviation Administration will end its flight reduction emergency order Monday, meaning flights will resume operations as normal, officials announced Sunday., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
The Powerful Fourier Transform #math #science
The Fourier transform is a fundamental mathematical tool that breaks complex waveforms into their basic frequency components. Widely used in science and engineering, it underpins technologies from JPEG image compression to MRI scans. ——— – VISIT our website: https://www.quantamagazine.org – LIKE us on Facebook: / quantanews – FOLLOW us Twitter:Continue Reading
The Traitor’s Economy Is Shitty
The irony of the American economy being dictated by the whims of Traitor 47 is that he’ll have no one else to blame when it all crumbles. This will be his undoing.Continue Reading
Shabana Mahmood says refugees established in UK may have to return home
The home secretary tells the BBC that the government will make refugees’ status temporary if their home countries become safe. She says Ukrainians came to the UK under a ‘bespoke scheme’ that is still a temporary arrangement. Mahmood is expected to set out major changes to the migration system onContinue Reading
Thinking Is Power on the Misguided Podcast
The Misguided Podcast “explores how social and psychological forces shape our understanding of the world. Hosted by social scientist Matthew Facciani, the show delves into the latest insights from sociology, psychology, and information science. Matthew shares his own research and engages in thought-provoking conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds.” FromContinue Reading