How Fast Is the Universe Really Expanding? | PODCAST: The Joy of Why
One of the most contested issues in astrophysics is our understanding of the Universe’s expansion. Nobel laureate Adam Riess discusses why there is disagreement and what might resolve it. “The Joy of Why” is a Quanta Magazine podcast about curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge. The mathematician and author StevenContinue Reading
Thousands evacuated in south of France as wildfire rages across pine forest
Local people and tourists were evacuated from the Arcachon Bay area overnight into Thursday after a huge fire engulfed more than 3,400 hectares (8,400 acres) of forest. Pushed by the wind, with flames reaching 10 metres high, the fire is still spreading towards the Cap Ferret peninsula. On Tuesday, twoContinue Reading
The 3 elements of stupidity, according to philosophy | Jonny Thomson: Full Interview
Become a Big Think member to unlock expert classes, premium print issues, exclusive events and more: https://bigthink.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=yt_desc Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, A philosopher’s argument against the cult of achievement | Zena Hitz: Full Interview ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD4Fhh6GDcY Philosopher Jonny Thomson walks through Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s 3Continue Reading
Indian student protests: What’s next after Modi’s promise on exam leaks?
Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) insist on the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan., Late on Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised stern action against perpetrators of examination paper leaks that have snowballed into the biggest protest movement against his government in its third term. Modi pledgedContinue Reading
Five killed in occupied West Bank after Israeli settlers attack
Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting in the occupied West Bank village of Till, NewsFeed Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting in the occupied West Bank village of Till after Israeli settlers attacked the village according Palestinian authorities, as Al Jazeera’s NidaContinue Reading
Hubble Spies One-Sided Spiral
Explore Hubble Hubble Home Overview About Hubble The History of Hubble Hubble Timeline Why Have a Telescope in Space? Hubble by the Numbers At the Museum FAQs Impact & Benefits Hubble’s Impact & Benefits Science Impacts Cultural Impact Technology Benefits Impact on Human Spaceflight Astro Community Impacts Science Hubble ScienceContinue Reading
The Traitor’s CDC Nominee Praises Vaccines, Without Vowing Independence From Kennedy
President Traitor 47’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Erica Schwartz, expressed support for vaccines, including covid shots, in her confirmation hearing. That contrasts with the stance of health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr…Read MoreContinue Reading
‘All paths appear closed’: Iranians weigh prospect of US invasion of their country
Euronews spoke to five Iranians about whether US boots on Iranian soil would mean liberation or catastrophe. Their answers revealed a country that has run out of easy answers after nearly 50 years of the Islamic Republic and months of war.Continue Reading
Uzbek economy grows 8.5% as services and investment expand
Official figures presented at a presidential review showed investment reaching €24.6 billion and exports €12.7 billion in the first half of 2026, as Moody’s upgraded Uzbekistan’s sovereign credit rating and Fitch shifted its outlook to positive.Continue Reading
Brendan Carr Lobs More Empty Threats At ABC For Not Airing The Traitor’s Election Fraud Lies
Earlier this year FCC boss Brendan Carr launched a series of fake investigations into ABC because the network (1) hosted Democratic Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico on The View, (2) aired comedians who made fun of the president and his wife, and (3) occasionally engaged in journalism critical of TheContinue Reading
ISA Hands Contract Extension to TMC Despite Support for Unlawful Deep Sea Mining, Proving Need for Immediate Moratorium
Greenpeace International strongly condemns the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council’s decision to extend The Metals Company subsidiary Nauru Ocean Resources Inc’s (NORI) exploration contract, even though NORI has been supporting the pursuit of unlawful deep sea mining via US unilateralism.[1] It is public that NORI will be making payments toContinue Reading