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This 29-Year-Old Former Ballerina Just Became the World’s Youngest Self-Made Female Billionaire
by Sherin Shibu on December 4, 2025 at 7:31 pm
Kalshi cofounder Luana Lopes Lara took the title after her company announced an $11 billion valuation earlier this week.
AI Is Creating a New Legal Reality for Businesses — and You Can’t Afford to Ignore It
by Donald Fountain on December 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm
AI is reshaping product liability and accountability. Here’s why you need to pay attention.
5 Ways AI Is Solving the Biggest Bottleneck for Engineering Teams Today
by Mudit Singh on December 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Learn how AI-native testing lets engineering teams release software faster, around the clock, without time-zone delays or manual bottlenecks.
I Built Products Backward for Years. This Radical Data-First Framework Changed Everything
by Asia Solnyshkina on December 4, 2025 at 5:30 pm
A decade in product development taught me that strong products don’t come from UI or features. It’s the data model underneath.
Block Ads, Malware, Trackers, and More With the AdGuard Family Plan for Just $15
by Entrepreneur Store on December 4, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Get a lifetime of protection on up to nine devices.
I Stayed at a Luxury Ranch With $20K-a-Night Accommodations. Here’s Its 5-Star Business Strategy.
by Amanda Breen on December 4, 2025 at 4:40 pm
The Ranch at Rock Creek delivers an all-inclusive Western experience you won’t forget.
I’ve Worked With 10,000+ Brick-and-Mortar Retailers. Here’s What Actually Makes Stores Win
by Dax Dasilva on December 4, 2025 at 4:30 pm
Over the past 20 years, store owners have taught me a few fundamental things about doing physical retail right.
Google’s Top Trending Search Term of 2025 Might Surprise You
by Jonathan Small on December 4, 2025 at 4:19 pm
Forget celebrities or scandals. The number one search terms was a hint on how AI is shaping our lives.
MrBeast Is Expanding Into Unexpected Territory With His New Business Venture
by Sherin Shibu on December 4, 2025 at 4:07 pm
The popular YouTuber, who is worth $1 billion, plans to leverage his massive audience of over 450 million subscribers to sell a new service.
Skip the Startup Struggle — Here’s How Buying a Business Lets You Profit Sooner
by Daria Shaposhnikova on December 4, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Buying a ready-made business isn’t “cheating;” it’s the smarter, faster and more sustainable way to win.
95% of AI Pilots Fail — Here’s How to Make Yours the 5% That Doesn’t
by Cara Sloman on December 4, 2025 at 3:30 pm
In PR, AI accelerates execution but can’t replace strategy or an authentic human voice.
This Is the 6-Step Blueprint For a Strong, Profitable Ecommerce Partnership
by Katie Melissa on December 4, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Going into a partnership with your fulfillment or operational partner with the right approach can lead to a more profitable venture. Here’s how.
Learn How to Master Hardware Upgrades and Data Security for $25
by Entrepreneur Store on December 4, 2025 at 2:00 pm
This three-tool bundle makes PC migrations and data protection effortless.
San Francisco Is Suing Processed Food Giants Including Coca-Cola, Nestle and Kraft. Here’s Why.
by Sherin Shibu on December 3, 2025 at 7:21 pm
The first-of-its-kind lawsuit accuses major manufacturers of knowingly making and marketing harmful foods and beverages.
Stop Fearing Disruption. Here’s How to Turn It Into Your Greatest Advantage.
by Rüya Bayegan on December 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm
A leader’s greatest advantage comes from seeing disruption not as disorder but as the starting point for reinvention.
by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on December 4, 2025 at 10:16 pm
A genetic study of 80 skulls found at a Stone Age city in China has revealed that the sacrificed people were mostly men, in contrast to previous assumptions.
Geminids 2025: The year’s best meteor shower is coming, with a second shower hot on its tail
on December 4, 2025 at 7:49 pm
The Geminid meteor shower has begun. The Geminids peak overnight on Dec. 13 and 14, when up to 150 “shooting stars” per hour will rain down on Earth in a moonless night sky.
Injecting anesthetic into a ‘lazy eye’ may correct it, early study suggests
on December 4, 2025 at 7:40 pm
Temporarily shutting down a “lazy eye” triggers a burst of neuronal activity that reverses the condition in animal experiments, a study shows.
Volcanic eruption triggered ‘butterfly effect’ that led to the Black Death, researchers find
by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on December 4, 2025 at 4:00 pm
A volcanic eruption in 1345 may have kicked off a series of events that led to the Black Death sweeping through medieval Europe.
18,000 dinosaur tracks discovered along ancient Bolivian coastline — and they set a new record
by sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sascha Pare) on December 4, 2025 at 3:08 pm
Researchers have counted 16,600 fossilized dinosaur footprints and 1,378 swim tracks at a site in Bolivia that showcase a variety of behaviors and different theropods from the Cretaceous period.
on December 4, 2025 at 12:22 pm
Scientists modeled Europe’s future if a key Atlantic current were to collapse and found that the continent faces a much drier future.
MIT invention uses ultrasound to shake drinking water out of the air, even in dry regions
on December 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm
A new device cuts down the time it takes to harvest water from the atmosphere from days to minutes, MIT researchers say.
Giant rotating string of galaxies is ‘probably the largest spinning object’ in the known universe
on December 4, 2025 at 12:01 am
A giant rotating filament of the cosmic web may be the largest spinning structure ever seen, and could help reveal how galaxies form.
on December 3, 2025 at 9:03 pm
People buried in “hanging coffins” thousands of years ago in China and Southeast Asia have finally been identified through DNA research.
by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on December 3, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Ancient genomes from southern Africa show that people evolved in isolation for upward of 100,000 years.
China has planted so many trees it’s changed the entire country’s water distribution
by sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sascha Pare) on December 3, 2025 at 3:36 pm
Huge “regreening” efforts in China over the past few decades have activated the country’s water cycle and moved water in ways that scientists are just now starting to understand.
Death Valley’s ‘world’s hottest temperature’ record may be due to a human error
by sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sascha Pare) on December 3, 2025 at 2:30 pm
A new analysis of July temperatures in Death Valley between 1923 and 2024 suggests the world record near-surface air temperature of 134 F measured in July 1913 may be erroneous.
When an AI algorithm is labeled ‘female,’ people are more likely to exploit it
on December 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm
People who played the “Prisoner’s Dilemma” were less likely to cooperate when the other player was a male human or AI, and exploited female players.
Diagnostic dilemma: A woman got a rare parasitic lung infection after eating raw frogs
on December 3, 2025 at 11:00 am
In an unusual case, a woman developed a parasitic infection in her lungs, when more typically, the parasite stays just under the skin.
on December 3, 2025 at 10:00 am
New James Webb telescope observations of the ‘super-puff’ planet WASP-107b show that the exoplanet’s runaway atmosphere is frantically escaping into space.
on December 2, 2025 at 9:03 pm
The snakes stayed large and thrived even when cooling temperatures and shrinking habitats killed off other giant reptiles millions of years ago.
Law of ‘maximal randomness’ explains how broken objects shatter in the most annoying way possible
on December 2, 2025 at 8:31 pm
A new mathematical equation describes the distribution of different fragment sizes when an object breaks. Remarkably, the distribution is the same for everything from bubbles to spaghetti.
Elaborate 2,700-year-old tomb in Greece contains burial of a woman with an upside-down crown
by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on December 2, 2025 at 7:29 pm
A lavish tomb of a noblewoman discovered in ancient Greece includes a mysterious symbol of lost power.
by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on December 2, 2025 at 2:44 pm
Remains of what was likely a funeral feast were discovered in a 4,000-year-old jug in Africa.
‘Cold Supermoon’ 2025: Why the final full moon of the year also towers highest
on December 2, 2025 at 11:00 am
The Cold Moon, the 12th and final full moon of 2025, will rise tonight (Dec. 4) and reach its highest point in the night sky.
Kraken Launches High-Touch VIP Program for Ultra High Net Worth Clients
by Ian Allison on December 5, 2025 at 7:25 am
Kraken VIP members are paired with a specialist relationship manager, backed by 24/7 support and early insight into Kraken’s full product ecosystem.
Solana, XRP, ETH Extend Losses as Bitcoin’s $91K Support Back in Focus
by Shaurya Malwa on December 5, 2025 at 5:57 am
The one-month chart shows BTC still locked inside a descending structure from early November’s highs, with the latest rebound producing another lower high.
DOGE ETF Buzz Meets Bearish Reality as Dogecoin Prints Fresh Lower Lows
by Shaurya Malwa on December 5, 2025 at 4:47 am
Technical analysis shows DOGE failed to hold key support levels, suggesting continued downside unless buyers reclaim critical price points.
XRP at Risk of $2.05 Retest, Analysts Warn, as Bitcoin Gives Back Weekly Gains
by Shaurya Malwa on December 5, 2025 at 4:39 am
Spot XRP ETFs have now attracted nearly $850 million in inflows since launching in mid-November — one of the strongest altcoin ETF starts on record — suggesting long-horizon capital continues to accumulate exposure.
Here’s How Much Bitcoin, XRP, Ether, Solana May Move on Friday’s Inflation Report
by Omkar Godbole on December 5, 2025 at 4:00 am
A softer inflation report could lower the 10-year Treasury yield and support cryptocurrencies.
by Sam Reynolds on December 5, 2025 at 2:29 am
The Korean venture firm’s 2026 thesis argues that stablecoins, AI agents, and on-chain credit markets are becoming the foundation of a real digital economy, with Asia emerging as the first region where enterprise adoption is taking shape.
Canton Network Creator Snags Strategic Investment from Wall Street Giants
by Krisztian Sandor on December 4, 2025 at 9:12 pm
BNY, Nasdaq, iCapital and S&P Global invested in Digital Assets, powering blockchain infrastructure for tokenized real-world assets.
Kraken Partners With Deutsche Börse as Europe Looks to Rival Wall Street in Crypto
by Olivier Acuna on December 4, 2025 at 8:38 pm
Deutsche Börse Group (DBG) and Kraken announced a strategic partnership signalling acceleration of crypto adoption across Europe and a clear intention to compete with Wall Street.
Bitcoin Could Continue Chopping Below $95K Into Year-End and Altcoins Could Benefit, Analyst Says
by Krisztian Sandor on December 4, 2025 at 8:20 pm
Low-liquidity in December may cap bitcoin’s recovery rally, but rangebound trading for the largest crypto could benefit smaller digital assets, Wincent’s Paul Howard said.
Coinbase, Chainlink Introduce Base-Solana Bridge to Link Ecosystems
by Francisco Rodrigues on December 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm
The bridge, secured by Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, allows users to trade and interact with Solana-based tokens on Base-based dapps.
Bitcoin’s Negative Correlation With Nasdaq Persists, and History Suggests a Bottom May Be Forming
by James Van Straten on December 4, 2025 at 6:23 pm
Historical patterns show that bitcoin often bottoms when its correlation with the Nasdaq 100 breaks down, a dynamic now appearing for the fourth time in five years.
Crypto Investor Donates $12M to UK’s Reform Party
by Jamie Crawley on December 4, 2025 at 5:58 pm
Christopher Harborne has invested in stablecoin issuer Tether and crypto exchange Bitfinex, according to reports.
Ex-Signature Bank Execs Launch Blockchain-Powered Narrow Bank Backed by Paradigm, Winklevoss
by Krisztian Sandor on December 4, 2025 at 5:56 pm
N3XT Bank, operating under a Wyoming charter, aims to provide programmable U.S. dollar payments around the clock without lending deposits.
Sovereign Wealth Funds Were Buyers as Bitcoin Plunged: BlackRock’s Larry Fink
by Helene Braun on December 4, 2025 at 5:32 pm
The CEO of the asset management giant, whose IBIT is the largest of the spot BTC ETFs, said the state actors were buying not for a trade, but to hold for years.
BNB Nears $910 as Volume Jumps 68%, Signaling Growing Interest Near Resistance Zone
by CD Analytics on December 4, 2025 at 5:00 pm
The token is trading in a sideways range, holding above recent lows near $896, while a breakout above $920-$928 resistance could push BNB toward $1,000.
Meta Plans 30% Cut to Metaverse Budget as Reality Becomes Less Virtual: Bloomberg
by Helene Braun on December 4, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Horizon Worlds and Quest are facing layoffs as Meta retreats further from its $70 billion bet on virtual reality, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
What Triggered Recent $4B Bitcoin ETF Outflows?
by Omkar Godbole on December 4, 2025 at 4:28 pm
Recent outflows from U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs were driven by specific arbitrage trade closures, not widespread institutional panic.
BONK Edges Higher as Narrow-Range Trading Holds Above Key Support
by Jamie Crawley on December 4, 2025 at 4:21 pm
The Solana meme token posted a modest gain while repeated resistance tests and shifting volume patterns kept price action confined to a tight band.
ICP Rises as Cross-Chain Narratives Gain Attention
by Jamie Crawley on December 4, 2025 at 4:20 pm
Internet Computer edged higher as broader market consolidation kept price action pinned to key support and resistance levels.
Blockdaemon, VerifiedX Join Forces to Deliver Mass-Market, Self-Custodial DeFi
by Jamie Crawley on December 4, 2025 at 4:00 pm
The experience, which is designed to feel like Venmo or Cash App, allows users to earn yield on bitcoin (BTC) and stablecoins and borrow against their holdings.
Half of Europeans see high risk of war with Russia: poll
by /u/goldstarflag on December 5, 2025 at 5:47 am
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Macron Urges Xi to Help End War in Ukraine
by /u/ubcstaffer123 on December 5, 2025 at 5:11 am
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/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 1380, Part 1 (Thread #1527)
by /u/WorldNewsMods on December 5, 2025 at 4:02 am
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Australia says the world will follow social media ban as Meta starts blocking teens
by /u/Fun-Page-6211 on December 5, 2025 at 4:02 am
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Canada Declares Stellantis in Default for Moving Jeep Production to U.S.
by /u/Immediate-Link490 on December 5, 2025 at 3:27 am
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Ukrainian children displaced by war allegedly abused in Turkey
by /u/viru023 on December 5, 2025 at 2:31 am
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Support increases for US intervention in potential Taiwan conflict | Taiwan News
by /u/SnowLemmings on December 5, 2025 at 2:28 am
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Japan considers income tax hike in 2027 to cover increase in defense spending
by /u/bkun9 on December 5, 2025 at 12:48 am
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Thailand seizes more than $300m in assets and issues 42 arrest warrants in cyberscam crackdown
by /u/iwantUineedUohBBohBB on December 5, 2025 at 12:16 am
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Putin Says Russia Will Take All of Ukraine’s Donbas Region Militarily or Otherwise
by /u/seeebiscuit on December 4, 2025 at 9:29 pm
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Berlin deploys fighter jets to Poland after Russian drone incursions
by /u/iwantUineedUohBBohBB on December 4, 2025 at 9:03 pm
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Putin says there are points he can’t agree to in the U.S. proposal to end Ukraine war
by /u/lurker_bee on December 4, 2025 at 8:47 pm
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Zelensky’s jet in near-miss with four drones: Report
by /u/Lallamak on December 4, 2025 at 7:21 pm
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U.S. Suspends Some Sanctions on Russian Oil Giant Lukoil – The Moscow Times
by /u/jackytheblade on December 4, 2025 at 7:13 pm
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Putin Found ‘Morally Responsible’ for Nerve Agent Death in U.K.
by /u/sr_local on December 4, 2025 at 6:22 pm
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Finnish president warns Europe that US likely talked with Russia while negotiating with Ukraine
by /u/timiswho on December 4, 2025 at 6:02 pm
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Poland arrests 100 men in child sex abuse investigation
by /u/CTVNEWS on December 4, 2025 at 3:50 pm
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Ukraine Hits Over 50 Key Russian Targets, Degrading Military and Economic Strength
by /u/ChiefFun on December 4, 2025 at 2:24 pm
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Four unidentified military-style drones breached no-fly zone to target Zelenskyy’s arrival in Dublin
by /u/Ohwouldulookatthat on December 4, 2025 at 1:48 pm
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by Micah Zimmerman on December 4, 2025 at 8:54 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Treasury Twenty One Capital to Start Trading on NYSE Next Week With $4 Billion BTC Treasury Bitcoin treasury Twenty One Capital will start trading on the New York Stock Exchange next week. This post Bitcoin Treasury Twenty One Capital to Start Trading on NYSE Next Week With $4 Billion BTC Treasury first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on December 4, 2025 at 8:11 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Italy Launches Review of Crypto Safeguards Due to Rising Risks Italy has launched a comprehensive review of retail crypto-investment safeguards amid warnings that rising crypto–financial system links could increase risks. This post Italy Launches Review of Crypto Safeguards Due to Rising Risks first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on December 4, 2025 at 6:49 pm
Bitcoin Magazine 2012 Video Resurfaces of Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Pitching What Became America’s Largest Bitcoin Exchange A 2012 video of Brian Armstrong pitching Coinbase has resurfaced, showing early vision that led to today’s crypto dominance. This post 2012 Video Resurfaces of Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Pitching What Became America’s Largest Bitcoin Exchange first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Juan Galt on December 4, 2025 at 4:52 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Jack Mallers’ Twenty One Capital Wins Approval for CEP Merger, Poised for Public Debut on Nasdaq In a pivotal vote at CEP’s Extraordinary General Meeting, shareholders approved the Twenty One Capital business combination, backed by Tether and SoftBank investments, positioning the firm as a top public Bitcoin holder with 42,000 BTC. This post Jack Mallers’ Twenty One Capital Wins Approval for CEP Merger, Poised for Public Debut on Nasdaq first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.
by Micah Zimmerman on December 4, 2025 at 4:34 pm
Bitcoin Magazine CFTC Opens Door for Spot Bitcoin and Crypto Trading in U.S. Markets The CFTC has approved federally regulated spot Bitcoin and crypto trading in the U.S., with Bitnomial’s exchange launching next week. This post CFTC Opens Door for Spot Bitcoin and Crypto Trading in U.S. Markets first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on December 4, 2025 at 3:54 pm
Bitcoin Magazine VTB Pushes to Open Russia’s First Bank-Run Bitcoin Trading Desk as Kremlin Moves to Classify Mining as an Export Russia’s second-largest lender, VTB, is moving to become the country’s first major bank to offer direct bitcoin and crypto trading. This post VTB Pushes to Open Russia’s First Bank-Run Bitcoin Trading Desk as Kremlin Moves to Classify Mining as an Export first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on December 3, 2025 at 9:05 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Dances with $94,000 as Institutional Demand Fuels a Bullish Setup The Bitcoin price is flirting with the $94,000 mark. Currently, it’s trading around $93,117, with $81 billion in 24-hour trading volume. This post Bitcoin Price Dances with $94,000 as Institutional Demand Fuels a Bullish Setup first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on December 3, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Bitcoin Magazine BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says He Was Wrong About Bitcoin, Reveals a ‘Big Shift’ in His View BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, once a Bitcoin critic, now sees it as a hedge and potential portfolio asset, while BlackRock expands into crypto and asset tokenization. This post BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says He Was Wrong About Bitcoin, Reveals a ‘Big Shift’ in His View first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Bitcoin Magazine on December 3, 2025 at 5:47 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Neopool Reports Record $15+ Million in Bitcoin Payouts to Miners in November 2025 Dubai, UAE – December 1, 2025 — Mining pool Neopool reported a record 169 BTC (approximately $15 million USD) in payouts to its global miner network for November 2025. This volume reflects Neopool’s expanding market presence and operational performance since its inception earlier this year. Independent data from miningpoolstats.stream continues to rank Neopool as the This post Neopool Reports Record $15+ Million in Bitcoin Payouts to Miners in November 2025 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Bitcoin Magazine.
by Micah Zimmerman on December 3, 2025 at 5:36 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin And Crypto Prediction Platform Polymarket Rolls Out US App Today After CFTC Approval Polymarket officially launched a U.S.-focused app today following approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This post Bitcoin And Crypto Prediction Platform Polymarket Rolls Out US App Today After CFTC Approval first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
New Research Could Explain Why Earth has Active Tectonics and Venus Does Not
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on December 4, 2025 at 9:30 pm
An international team has made a significant breakthrough in understanding the tectonic evolution of terrestrial planets. Using advanced numerical models, the team systematically classified for the first time six distinct planetary tectonic regimes. Their work provides a unified theory on the geological evolution of both Earth and Venus.
An Adolescent Growth Spurt In Young Stars Helps Giant Planets Form
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on December 4, 2025 at 8:48 pm
Intermediate mass stars experience periods of rapid growth in their late stages of formation. The growing young star emits more radiation that encourages greater accretion. Rather than depleting their protoplanetary disks and preventing gas giants from forming, the opposite is true.
Lessons from the Past: Responsible Science and Astrobiology
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on December 4, 2025 at 8:10 pm
In a recent paper, a team of SETI and astrobiology specialists examines four controversial claims about the existence of extraterrestrial life. From these, they present recommendations for scientists and science communicators when addressing future claims of discovery.
Ten Versions of Earth’s Future Can Help Us Hunt for ET
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on December 4, 2025 at 12:22 pm
Searching for technosignatures – signs of technology on a planet that we can see from afr – remains a difficult task. There are so many different factors to consider, and we only have the technological capabilities to detect a relatively small collection of them. A new paper, available in pre-print on arXiv but also accepted for publication into The Astrophysical Journal Letters, from Jacob Haqq-Misra of the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science and his co-authors explores some of those capabilities by using a framework they developed known as Project Janus that estimates what technology will look like on Earth 1,000 years from now in the hopes that we can test whether or not we can detect it on another planet.
Helium Streams Observed on Super-Puff Exoplanet
by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on December 4, 2025 at 4:29 am
What can an exoplanet leaking helium teach astronomers about the formation and evolution of exoplanet atmospheres? This is what a recent study published in Nature Astronomy hopes to address as an international team of scientists investigated atmospheric escape on a puffy exoplanet. This study has the potential to help scientists better understand the formation and evolution of gas giant planets, specifically with many gas giant planets observed orbiting extremely close to their stars.
A Blueprint For Visiting An Interstellar Comet
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on December 3, 2025 at 11:30 pm
arXiv:2512.00492v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: We describe how the ESA Comet Interceptor mission, which is due to launch in 2028/29 to a yet-to-be-discovered target, can provide a conceptual basis for a future mission to visit an Interstellar Object. Comet Interceptor will wait in space until a suitable long period comet is discovered, allowing rapid response to perform a fast flyby of an object that will be in the inner Solar System for only a few years; an enhanced version of this concept …
The JWST Discovered Another Perplexing Early Galaxy
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on December 3, 2025 at 7:54 pm
The JWST has made a name for itself by discovering mature galaxies in the Universe’s early times. This time, a pair of Indian astronomers working with the JWST found a fully-formed spiral galaxy much like the Milky Way only 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang. The discovery, and others like it, are forcing scientists to reconsider their understanding of the cosmic timeline.
We Are Moving Through The Universe Faster Than We Thought
by Brian Koberlein (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/brian) on December 3, 2025 at 4:49 pm
We’ve long known that we move through the Universe relative to the cosmic microwave background, but a new study of radio galaxies finds an even faster result, which could contradict the standard model of cosmology.
These Two Galaxies Are Tying The Knot And Producing Stars
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on December 3, 2025 at 3:52 pm
The European Space Agency has release its ESA/Webb Picture of the Month and it features a pair of dwarf galaxies engaged in a tentative dance, like nervous partners at a social. The pair are a staggering 24 million light-years away. But even at that great distance, the pair of galaxies is the closest-known interacting pair of dwarfs, other than the Milky Way’s Magellanic Clouds, where both the stellar populations and the gas bridge linking the galaxies have been observed.
How to Catch a Comet That Hasn’t Been Discovered Yet
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on December 3, 2025 at 11:53 am
There’s been a lot of speculation recently about interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS – much of which is probably caused by low quality data given that we have to observe it from either Earth, or in some case Mars. In either case it’s much further away that what would be the ideal. But that might not be the case for a future interstellar object. The European Space Agency (ESA) is planning a mission that could potentially visit a new interstellar visitor, or a comet that is making its first pass into the inner solar system. But, given the constraints of the mission, any such potential target object would have to meet a string of conditions. A new paper by lead Professor Colin Snodgrass of the University of Edinburgh of his colleagues, discusses what those conditions are, and assesses the likelihood that we’ll find a good candidate within a reasonable time of the mission’s launch.
To Celebrate 25 Years In Service, The Gemini Observatory Imaged The Butterfly Nebula
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on December 2, 2025 at 8:44 pm
To celebrate 25 years since the completion of the International Gemini Observatory, students in Chile voted for the Gemini South telescope to image NGC 6302 — a billowing planetary nebula that resembles a cosmic butterfly. The International Gemini Observatory is partly funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and operated by NSF NOIRLab.
The Knotty Problem of Matter Asymmetry Might Be Solved By Extending Physics
by Brian Koberlein (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/brian) on December 2, 2025 at 5:29 pm
Why is the Universe filled with matter? Why isn’t it an equal amount of matter and antimatter? We still don’t know the answer, but a new approach looks at the symmetries of extended models of particle physics and finds a possible path forward. It’s a knotty problem that may just have a knotty solution.
New Radar Data Dries Up Hope For Subsurface Liquid Water On Mars
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on December 2, 2025 at 12:07 pm
Remember back in 2018 when there was a discovery of a briny “lake” underground near the Martian south pole? Pepperidge Farm probably does, and anyone that works there that’s interested in space exploration will be disappointed to hear that, whatever might be causing the radar signal that finding was based on, it’s most likely not a lake. At least according to new data collected by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) and published recently in Geophysical Research Letters by lead author Gareth Morgan of the Planetary Science Institute and his colleagues.
The life-giving secret of protoplanetary disks? Dust.
by Scott Johnston (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/sajohnston1989) on December 1, 2025 at 7:48 pm
The complex molecules required for life on Earth might never have formed if it wasn’t for cosmic dust.
The Universe Was Warm Before It Was Bright
by Brian Koberlein (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/brian) on December 1, 2025 at 6:45 pm
There is a period in the Universe known as the cosmic dark ages. It lies between the recombination of the first atoms and the ignition of the first stars, when the Universe was thought to be cold and dark. Now astronomers have looked at the faint glow of atomic hydrogen to find that while the Universe was dark, it wasn’t quite as cold as we thought.
Did JWST Find an Exomoon or a Starspot?
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on December 1, 2025 at 12:56 pm
Searching for exomoons – moons the orbit around another planet – was one of the most exciting capabilities expected of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) when it launched in late 2021. So, after four years of operation, why hasn’t it found one yet? Turns out it’s really, really hard to find a moon around a planet light-years away. A new paper available in pre-print on arXiv from David Kipping of Columbia University (and Cool Worlds YouTube Channel fame) shows why. They used 60 hours of time on JWST’s NIRSpec instrument and weren’t able to definitively confirm the existence of a possible exomoon.
Jupiter’s Fast Rotation Creates Uneven Water Zones
by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on December 1, 2025 at 1:31 am
What can water in Jupiter’s atmosphere teach scientists about the planet’s composition? This is what a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences hopes to address as a team of scientists investigated the distribution of water with Jupiter’s atmosphere. This study has the potential to help scientists better understand Jupiter’s atmospheric dynamics, composition, and evolutionary history.
New Radiation-Proof Method Could Boost Space Solar Panels
by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on November 30, 2025 at 11:52 pm
What steps can be taken to improve and enhance the lifetime of space solar cells? This is what a recent study published in Joule hopes to address as an international team of researchers investigated new methods for improving both the lifetime and performance of space solar cells from the harshness of space weather and radiation. This study has the potential to help scientists and engineers develop new space technologies, especially as several private companies and government organizations are extending their reach into space.
The Case for an Antimatter Manhattan Project
by Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark) on November 30, 2025 at 11:10 pm
Chemical rockets have taken us to the Moon and back, but traveling to the stars demands something more powerful. Space X’s Starship can lift extraordinary masses to orbit and send payloads throughout the Solar System using its chemical rockets but it cannot fly to nearby stars at thirty percent of light speed and land. For missions beyond our local region of space, we need something fundamentally more energetic than chemical combustion, and physics offers or in other words, antimatter.
Why NASA Needs Space Gardeners
by Mark Thompson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/mark) on November 30, 2025 at 10:58 pm
Growing fresh lettuce and strawberries might sound mundane until you consider doing it on the Moon or Mars. An international team has created a roadmap for cultivating plants in space, addressing one of NASA’s highest priority challenges for long duration missions. These aren’t just about providing fresh food for astronauts, plants in space will recycle air and water, produce pharmaceuticals, process waste, and support mental health during years long journeys to distant worlds. With the first lunar greenhouse scheduled to operate during NASA’s 2027 Artemis III mission, humanity is on the verge of becoming an agricultural species across multiple worlds.
Treat Knee Bursitis at Home With Simple Remedies That Ease Pain + Stiffness
by kmastrocola on December 5, 2025 at 1:30 am
Finding it harder to do everyday activities like climb stairs or simply bend down to tie your shoes lately? If you have achy knees, it may be bursitis, a common inflammatory condition that causes pain and swelling. Keep reading for a top doctor’s insights into the surprising causes, sneaky risk factors and simple ways to
Laurie Hernandez Remembers Olympics, ‘DWTS’ and How She Got the Acting Bug at NYU (Exclusive)
by Julianne MacNeill on December 5, 2025 at 1:00 am
The world first met Laurie Hernandez when she traveled to Rio for the 2016 Summer Olympics and scored a gold and silver medal for the U.S. women’s gymnastics team. Now, at 25, she’s retired from the sport, but hasn’t slowed down one bit. The gymnast is go-go-go as she finishes up her last semester at
by cmosness on December 5, 2025 at 12:30 am
As Donnell Turner celebrates 10 years on General Hospital, his character, Curtis Ashford, has become suspect #1 in the “Who Shot Drew?” mystery. Though he doesn’t yet know it, he’s also embroiled in yet another “Who’s the Daddy?” story with Portia. Here, the kid who grew up playing Robert Scorpio and Luke Spencer with his
Social Security Field Offices Changing in 2026—What It Means for You
by cmosness on December 4, 2025 at 8:47 pm
If you’re one of the 31 million of Americans who go in person to your local Social Security office each year to ask questions or get clarity on a concern, this news is for you: Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano and the Social Security Administration (SSA) want to halve the number of people who go
Ina Garten’s Difficult Childhood Led Her to Culinary Stardom
by Raquel Lekic on December 4, 2025 at 8:30 pm
When you think Ina Garten, you most likely think of elaborate dinner spreads, stunning gardens, fresh ingredients and her warm demeanor—but as Ina has opened up over the years about her upbringing and childhood, you might find yourself wondering how she managed to get to the point where she is today. At 77 years old,
‘Home Sweet Christmas’ 3 Behind-the-Scenes Photos Are Here!
by Raquel Lekic on December 4, 2025 at 8:28 pm
Back in 2024, Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison starred in Home Sweet Christmas, which became an instant holiday classic. The love for this duo resulted in the birth of a second film, Another Sweet Christmas, which just hit the big screen—but it gets better! A few days ago, Great American Family announced that a
Experts Swear by The 30:15 Routine To Ease Back Pain From Sitting—Here’s How To Do It
by Cailey Griffin on December 4, 2025 at 8:00 pm
Even if the days of sitting behind a desk at an office are behind you, or you’re almost there, we still tend to spend a lot of time off our feet. And if you’ve ever stood up after hours of reading or watching TV and felt that familiar ache in your lower back, you know
‘Boston Blue’ Has Been Renewed For Season 2
by Julianne MacNeill on December 4, 2025 at 7:16 pm
It’s official: Donnie Wahlberg and Sonequa Martin-Green are heading back to Beantown! That’s right: Boston Blue is coming back for a second season! The series received an early renewal only six episodes into the first season as ratings are through the roof and fans are loving this new version of Danny Reagan. The early release
Kelly Senyei’s Leftover Mashed Potato Bites Recipe Is Perfect For When You Have Extra Spuds
by jmiltenberger on December 4, 2025 at 7:16 pm
Kelly Senyei, creator of Just a Taste, likes to make her holiday dishes do double duty. And for Kelly Senyei’s Mashed Potato Bites recipe, she uses leftover Thanksgiving potatoes. If you’re anything like me, I always make way too many potatoes (do I really think I can eat 1/2 pound of potatoes along with stuffing,
Aldi’s $7 Stanley Look-Alike Tumbler Is Back—See the New Colors!
by strotter on December 4, 2025 at 7:05 pm
Love the quality of Stanley tumblers but could do without the price tag? Then head to your local Aldi store—stat! The chain has once again dropped its Stanley lookalike tumbler that is the perfect copycat version of the more expensive product. Best of all: It costs less than $10! Whether you want one for yourself
AI can influence voters’ minds. What does that mean for democracy?
on December 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Voters change their opinions after interacting with an AI chatbot – but, encouragingly, it seems that AIs rely on facts to influence people
Why is AI making computers and games consoles more expensive?
on December 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm
The AI industry consumes vast amounts of energy, fresh water and investor cash. Now it also needs memory chips – the same ones used in laptops, smartphones and games consoles
Volcano eruption may have led to the Black Death coming to Europe
on December 4, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Climate data and historical accounts suggest that crop failures in the 1340s prompted Italian officials to import grain from eastern Europe, and this may have carried in the plague bacterium
Could the super-rich be cloning themselves? And why would they?
on December 4, 2025 at 6:30 am
Nearly three decades since the remarkable cloning of Dolly the sheep, it has all gone quiet on the human cloning front. Michael Le Page wonders what’s happening behind the scenes
Tigers seem to be bouncing back in remote Sumatran jungle
on December 4, 2025 at 5:00 am
Camera traps in an area of the Leuser rainforest patrolled by NGOs spotted 17 tigers in 2023 and 18 Sumatran tigers in 2024, while surveys elsewhere on the island averaged seven
Incredible close-up of spider silk wins science photo prize
on December 4, 2025 at 12:01 am
Duelling prairie chickens, a snake-mimicking moth and a once-a-year sunrise at the South Pole feature in the best images from the Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition 2025
Experimental vaccine prevents dangerous allergic attack for a year
on December 3, 2025 at 7:00 pm
By blocking a molecule that pushes the immune system into overdrive, a vaccine protects mice from life-threatening anaphylaxis
The four best science documentaries of 2025
on December 3, 2025 at 6:00 pm
From animal rivals to Jane Goodall’s last thoughts, enjoy 2025’s best science documentaries, says our TV columnist Bethan Ackerley
Stop treating your pet like a fur baby – you’re damaging its health
on December 3, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Pet owners’ increasing tendency to see their animals as children rather than dogs or cats can have dire consequences. Owners, and veterinarians, should be wary, warns Eddie Clutton
The six best science-fiction shows of 2025
on December 3, 2025 at 6:00 pm
What were the year’s top sci-fi shows? Andor and Severance are still up there, but our TV columnist Bethan Ackerley also has some unexpected tips to share
Where did I put it? Loss of vital crypto key voids election
on December 3, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Feedback is entertained by the commotion at the International Association for Cryptologic Research’s recent elections, where results could not be decrypted after an “honest but unfortunate human mistake”
Dogs may make us more caring and sociable by changing our microbiome
on December 3, 2025 at 4:00 pm
We know that pets influence our microbiome, but scientists have now found that having a dog seems to change this ecosystem in a way that could boost our well-being
How deliberately giving people illnesses is supercharging medicine
on December 3, 2025 at 4:00 pm
The covid-19 pandemic opened the door to once-controversial human challenge trials. Now, volunteers are willingly catching norovirus and influenza to reveal how our immune systems really fight back
Planned satellite launches could ruin Hubble Space Telescope images
on December 3, 2025 at 4:00 pm
More than half a million satellites are planned to launch by the end of the 2030s, and simulations suggest they will have a severe impact on space-based astronomy
Forming moon may have taken three big impacts early in Earth’s history
on December 3, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Conventionally, the moon is thought to have formed during one big impact, but a three-impact model might make more sense
Ancient human artefacts found near caves in Arabian desert
on December 2, 2025 at 7:21 pm
Today, the deserts of the Arabian peninsula are inhospitable – but 100,000 years ago, the area was full of animals and ancient humans
Why quantum mechanics says the past isn’t real
on December 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm
The famous double-slit experiment brings into question the very nature of matter. Its cousin, the quantum eraser experiment, makes us question the very existence of time – and how much we can manipulate it
Black hole entropy hints at a surprising truth about our universe
on December 2, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Two clashing ideas about disorder inside black holes now point to the same strange conclusions, and it could reshape the foundations of how we think about space and time
Can viral relationship tests really tell you about your relationship?
on December 2, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Is there any science to viral relationship tests like the bird test, the orange peel theory and the moon phase test? Emily Impett, a professor of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Toronto, has the answers
Asteroid Bennu carries all the ingredients for life as we know it
on December 2, 2025 at 10:00 am
We knew from prior analyses that a distant asteroid sampled in 2020 carried all but one of the molecules needed to kick-start life, and researchers have just found the missing ingredient: sugar
by Robert D. McFadden on December 5, 2025 at 6:08 am
As the Kremlin’s hard-line Communist ideologist, he initially embraced his boss’s modernizing reforms before turning against them as threats to the Soviet order.
by Natan Odenheimer, Fatima AbdulKarim and Daniel Berehulak on December 5, 2025 at 5:45 am
The Israeli government authorized 22 settlements in May, the largest expansion in decades, and Palestinian families are now being forced from their homes.
by Tariq Panja and Luke Broadwater on December 5, 2025 at 5:01 am
Gianni Infantino, head of soccer’s governing body, has been ingratiating himself with the president to help ensure a successful 2026 World Cup.
by Luke Broadwater, Karen Hanley and James Surdam on December 5, 2025 at 5:01 am
Gianni Infantino, head of soccer’s governing body, FIFA, has lauded President Trump at almost every opportunity, even starting a FIFA Peace Prize after Mr. Trump didn’t win the Nobel. Luke Broadwater, a White House reporter, describes the bromance.
by Motoko Rich on December 5, 2025 at 5:01 am
On his first trip as pontiff, Leo XIV predictably called for peace and unity. But he also addressed technology’s promise and pitfalls.
by Ismaeel Naar and Vivian Nereim on December 5, 2025 at 5:00 am
An armed group backed by the United Arab Emirates has pushed into the oil-rich province of Hadramout, a move that could reignite conflict in Yemen after years of a stalemate.
by Adam Rasgon and Natan Odenheimer on December 5, 2025 at 4:54 am
Israel launched a military strike after it said Hamas militants attacked its soldiers, the latest clashes in the two months since a truce was signed.
by Katrin Bennhold on December 5, 2025 at 4:46 am
The arc of mobile phones and social media may foretell the future of artificial intelligence in schools.
by Ian Austen and Matina Stevis-Gridneff on December 5, 2025 at 2:09 am
The automaker switched production from Ontario in a bid to please President Trump. But the company defaulted on contracts covering hundreds of millions of dollars in assistance, Canada said.
by Lizzie Dearden and Michael Schwirtz on December 5, 2025 at 1:42 am
A British woman died from exposure to a nerve agent because of a botched assassination plot that the Russian leader must have authorized, an official report found.
by Shawn McCreesh on December 5, 2025 at 12:59 am
President Trump presided over a Congo-Rwanda peace deal on the same day his administration was being questioned about potential war crimes.
by Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Saikou Jammeh and Ruth Maclean on December 5, 2025 at 12:02 am
The president trumpeted a peace pact in a meeting with the two countries’ leaders that includes incentives for U.S. access to minerals. Fighting in eastern Congo has continued in the months since an earlier agreement.
by Pranav Baskar on December 4, 2025 at 11:14 pm
Paramilitary groups have intensified an offensive on a crucial region bordering Darfur, prompting fears of another massacre.
by Jason Horowitz on December 4, 2025 at 11:12 pm
The government presents its migrant policy as a welcoming alternative to U.S. crackdowns. But activists say those arriving on boats from Africa are excluded from that embrace.
by Ana Swanson on December 4, 2025 at 10:22 pm
Hearings that began Wednesday in Washington reflected anxiety over the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact and whether the president could end up scrapping it.
by Elisabetta Povoledo on December 4, 2025 at 9:12 pm
But a papal commission examining the question said further study was required, and advised that women should be given other leadership roles in the Catholic Church.
by Clay Risen on December 4, 2025 at 7:51 pm
While in prison in 1981, he befriended the dissident and future Czech president Vaclav Havel. Later, he became a conservative voice in Rome.
by Victor Mather on December 4, 2025 at 6:14 pm
“Nessun Dorma?” More like “Ice, Ice Baby,” as a statue in Italy is overshadowed.
by Niki Kitsantonis on December 4, 2025 at 5:55 pm
The activists provided support to people who sought sanctuary in Greece during Europe’s migration crisis.
by Adam Rasgon and Natan Odenheimer on December 4, 2025 at 4:32 pm
Yasser Abu Shabab, a Bedouin man in his 30s, was at the center of an Israeli project in Gaza to build up anti-Hamas militias.
Miley Cyrus reveals her biggest phobia following Maxx Morando engagement
on December 5, 2025 at 8:01 am
Miley Cyrus reveals her biggest phobia following Maxx Morando engagementNewly engaged Miley Cyrus opened up about her biggest phobia during her conversation with Jimmy Kimmel.After the announcement of the singer getting engaged to her boyfriend Maxx Morando, she made an appearance at Jimmy Kimmel…
The Beatles achieve major music milestone
on December 5, 2025 at 7:36 am
The Beatles achieve major music milestone The Beatles’ Anthology series of albums is back on the Billboard charts, 30 years after the project was released in 1995.The new album, Anthology 4, has debuted in the top 10 on the December 6 Top Current Album Sales chart in the US.The 36-track…
Megan Moroney makes exciting announcement
on December 5, 2025 at 7:13 am
Megan Moroney announces ‘Cloud 9 International Arena’ tourMegan Moroney has made an exciting announcement for fans!The country music star announced her Cloud 9 International arena tour. Taking to Instagram on December 4, Moroney shared the news.She wrote, “THE CLOUD 9 TOUR IS COMING SOON TO AN…
Gavin Newsom addresses Halle Berry’s criticism of his vetoes on menopause pill
on December 5, 2025 at 7:00 am
California Governor Gavin Newsom has broken his silence on Halle Berry’s criticism of his vetoes on menopause care legislation.Speaking with reporters at Newark Airport on Thursday, the 58-year-old politician said the actress “didn’t know” the full picture and that they are…
Glen Powell, Michelle Randolph are dating: confirms source
on December 5, 2025 at 6:46 am
Glen Powell, Michelle Randolph are ‘dating’: confirms sourceGlen Powell and Michelle Randolph’s relationship status has been revealed.On Thursday, an insider confirmed to US Weekly that the Anyone But You actor and the House of the Witch actress have been dating “for almost two months…
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett push back on $3M lawsuit claims
on December 5, 2025 at 6:44 am
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are frustrated by a $3 million lawsuit filed against Pinkett Smith.A source shared the development with the press amid the couple’s lawsuit with Bilaal Salaam, also known as Brother Bilaal, who alleged in September 2021 that Pinkett hurled threats at him.The…
Paul Mescal shares his plans with upcoming roles
on December 5, 2025 at 6:27 am
Paul Mescal says he’s sticking to emotionally heavy characters a little longer.The Irish actor, 29, known for Normal People, All of Us Strangers, and his current films Hamnet and The History of Sound, recently told Vanity Fair he’s been thinking about stepping away from the deeply sensitive…
Rosalía unveils global Lux Tour after record-breaking album debut
on December 5, 2025 at 6:03 am
Rosalía is launching her most ambitious international tour to date.The Spanish star announced a more than 50-date run across North America, South America, and Europe on Thursday to support her chart-shattering new album Lux.Taking to Instagram, she revealed the schedule for the 42-show…
Kim Cattrall marries Russell Thomas in intimate London ceremony
on December 5, 2025 at 5:43 am
Kim Cattrall and Russell Thomas are officially married.The Sex and the City star, 69, wed the audio engineer, 55, on Thursday in an intimate ceremony at Chelsea Old Town Hall in London with only 12 guests in attendance.Cattrall wore a tailored Dior suit styled by longtime collaborator Patricia…
Blackpink’s Lisa to play lead role in new ‘Extraction’ movie
on December 5, 2025 at 5:40 am
Blackpink’s Lisa to play lead role in new ‘Extraction’ movie Blackpink’s Lisa is all set to star in the new Extraction movie with actors Don Lee and Lee Jin-uk.As per Variety, the 28-year-old K-pop star has officially joined the cast of the forthcoming Netflix movie titled Tygo. This new…
Lizzo claps back at haters for viral ‘dump joke’ about her body
on December 5, 2025 at 4:50 am
Lizzo claps back at haters for viral ‘dump joke’ about her bodyLizzo clapped back at haters who made a “fat joke” about her body.Taking to her Instagram account on Thursday, the 37-year-old singer slammed bodyshamers, acknowledging that the viral comment was “a dumb joke.””Today I saw a fat joke…
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa passes away at 75
on December 5, 2025 at 4:14 am
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa passes away at 75Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, who is known portraying the villainous sorcerer Shang Tsung in the 1995 movie of the video game Mortal Kombat, has died at the age of 75.As per Deadline his family confirmed he died of complications of a stroke Thursday morning in Santa…
Kanye West’s ex-partner Adidas gets victory in court
on December 4, 2025 at 10:14 pm
Court rules in Adidas’ favour over Kanye West-related lawsuitKanye West had a long partnership with Adidas; together, they created mega-hit products. But it all came to a halt when the Chicago rap star began anti-Semitic outbursts in 2022.But decoupling with Ye had far-reaching consequences for…
Margot Robbie sets boundaries on discussing personal life
on December 4, 2025 at 10:10 pm
Margot Robbie says she is making a conscious effort to keep her private life under wraps as she navigates fame.The Barbie star, 35, told British Vogue in a recent interview that most of it has to do with protecting her son, whom she welcomed with her husband Tom Ackerley, also 35, in October…
Winnie Harlow takes new educational initiative to normalise vitiligo
on December 4, 2025 at 9:28 pm
Model Winnie Harlow says she wishes there had been more information about vitiligo back when she was growing up.“The ability to share knowledge is really powerful for me,” Harlow, who was diagnosed at age four, told People in a recent interview. She expressed relief that now there are…
Blake Lively files new opposition in Justin Baldoni case
on December 4, 2025 at 8:53 pm
Blake Lively is pushing back against Justin Baldoni’s attempt to shut down her lawsuit.The move comes after Baldoni sought to avoid the March 2026 trial by asking Judge Lewis J. Liman in November to dismiss the case via a motion for summary judgment.In response, Lively’s attorneys…
Channing Tatum spills beans on his ‘man crush’
on December 4, 2025 at 8:19 pm
Channing Tatum is honouring Stephen “tWitch” Boss three years after the dancer’s death, admitting that the late performer is someone he can call his man crush.The Step Up star, 45, made the admission in an emotional tribute at the Dance Hall of Fame Ceremony in Los Angeles on…
Andy Cohen admits he ‘burst into tears’ after son Benjamin lost THIS
on December 4, 2025 at 7:43 pm
Andy Cohen admits he ‘burst into tears’ after son Ben lost THIS Andy Cohen recently got candid and revealed he got emotional when his son Benjamin “Ben” Allen Cohen lost his first tooth.Taking to Instagram Stories, the 57-year-old American television talk show and radio host,…
Shirley MacLaine calls Dance Hall of Fame induction ‘important acknowledgement’
on December 4, 2025 at 7:10 pm
Shirley MacLaine calls Dance Hall of Fame induction ‘important acknowledgement’Shirley MacLaine is still young at heart.On Wednesday, December 3, the 91-year-old legendary American actress and author appeared at the first-ever Dance Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Gloria Kaufmann Performing…
Quentin Tarantino on ‘Dunkirk’: ‘I didn’t initially like it’
on December 4, 2025 at 6:58 pm
Quentin Tarantino gets candid about ‘Dunkirk’Quentin Tarantino is known for his forthright opinions. This is quite on display when he openly says he did not like Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed Dunkirk at first.“Another film that I didn’t initially like ,” he earlier tells The…
Australia v England: Ashes second Test, day two – live
by Rob Smyth (now) and Angus Fontaine (earlier) on December 5, 2025 at 8:45 am
Tourists all out for 334 with Root unbeaten on 138 Ashes top 100 | Get the Spin newsletter | Email Rob75th over: England 329-9 (Root 137, Archer 34) In his second Test, Doggett was ineffective yesterday, finishing with 0-74. He starts today with a short ball. Root pulls it but finds a fielder. He steers the second one behind square for a single. Jofra Archer adds another run to his highest Test score, swatting another short one. The easy runs for England continue as Root swipes to fine leg. Archer does likewise, ducking and hooking. Four singles, zero threat.Here we go. Brendan Doggett will open the attack for Australia and he’ll be bowling to Joe Root on 135. Continue reading…
by Graeme Wearden on December 5, 2025 at 8:41 am
Halifax reports that affordability is now at its strongest since late 2015, after slowdown in price growthWarner Bros Discovery has entered exclusive talks to sell its streaming and Hollywood studio business to Netflix, a move that would dramatically change the established film and TV landscape.Netflix is in competition with Paramount Skydance and Comcast, which owns assets including Universal Studios and Sky, to buy the owner of the Hollywood studio Warner Bros, HBO and the HBO Max streaming service. Continue reading…
Putin-Modi summit in India amid US trade pressure – latest updates
by Hayden Vernon (now) Vicky Graham (earlier) on December 5, 2025 at 8:39 am
Two leaders are due to hold defence and trade talks on Friday, against the backdrop of the Ukraine war, which has seen the US hit India with tariffs over its continued purchases of Russian oilAnalysis: Putin and Modi to meet amid politically treacherous times for Russia and IndiaVladimir Putin, sitting beside Narendra Modi at the start of talks, said he expected a “fruitful” day tackling a “a great number of documents”, including in areas of defence, technology, aircraft and space exploration, AFP reports.“India-Russia friendship is a time-tested one that has greatly benefitted our people,” Modi wrote in a post on social media, accompanying a photograph of them grinning together inside the vehicle. Continue reading…
Netflix becomes frontrunner in Warner Bros Discovery streaming and studio sale
by Mark Sweney on December 5, 2025 at 8:20 am
Steaming service now in exclusive talks over deal that would change film and TV landscapeWarner Bros Discovery has entered exclusive talks to sell its streaming and Hollywood studio business to Netflix, a move that would dramatically change the established film and TV landscape.Netflix is in competition with Paramount Skydance and Comcast, which owns assets including Universal Studios and Sky, to buy the owner of the Hollywood studio Warner Bros, HBO and the HBO Max streaming service. Continue reading…
Rui Borges’s timely Sporting revival built on talent and a lucky charm
by Ben Fisher on December 5, 2025 at 8:00 am
The Portuguese credits his loyalty to his trusty Casio watch for helping the head coach lift the Lisbon club after Ruben Amorim’s messy exitIf there is a stoppage in what is sure to be a supercharged Dérbi de Lisboa on Friday, the Sporting head coach, Rui Borges, will likely look down to check the watch he considers a lucky charm.The black Casio – bought for €20 while still playing for his hometown club Mirandela in north-east Portugal, 150km inland from Porto – is a symbol of his superstitious nature and one he has maintained on his journey from the obscurity of being an amateur coach to making a mark on the biggest stage in club football. Continue reading…
Sports quiz of the week: Premier League goals, Ashes centuries and the F1 finale
by Paul Campbell on December 5, 2025 at 8:00 am
Have you been following the big stories in football, cricket, motor sport, rugby union and snooker? Continue reading…
Abdusattorov overwhelms rivals at Arsenal but England hit back in style
by Leonard Barden on December 5, 2025 at 8:00 am
The Uzbek shone at London Classic and a 3,000+ tournament performance reaffirmed his place among world’s bestThis week’s XTX London Classic at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium took place in an elegant arena with a full view of the football pitch. The English players suffered for most of the event, but hit back in style on Thursday when all four won their eighth-round games.Scores after eight of the nine rounds were Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzbekistan) 7, Alireza Firouzja (France) 5, Nikita Vitiugov (England) 4.5, Luke McShane and Michael Adams (both England) 4, Nikolas Theodorou (Greece) and Pavel Eljanov (Ukraine) 3.5, Abhimanyu Mishra (USA) and Gawain Maroroa Jones (England) 3, Sam Shankland (USA) 2.5. The four English victories in Thursday night’s eighth round transformed what had been a difficult event into a demonstration of sustained national strength at the board. Continue reading…
by Gaby Hinsliff on December 5, 2025 at 8:00 am
From tackling child poverty to being honest about Brexit, the party seems to have recognised the growing electoral threat to its leftWhat does it take for a small child not to recognise their own name? I’ve been thinking about that for days, since reading the Local Government Association’s recent report on a growing crisis in early childhood. We’ve known for a while about children starting school still in nappies, or speaking in Americanisms absorbed from hours stuck in front of YouTube, or even struggling to sit upright because they’ve spent too long slumped over an iPad to develop core muscles. So sadly, it’s not surprising to read of early-years workers telling the LGA they see more and more pre-schoolers who can barely speak, play with others or contain their rage when things don’t go their way. But it was the practitioner who noted that some children “don’t seem to respond to their name” who got to me. You have to wonder how often that child hears a loving adult trying to get their attention. Too often, another practitioner said, “children are not spoken to at home, but offered screens all day” – at mealtimes, out shopping, or in the car – with parents seemingly scared of provoking tantrums if they take the phone away.The report describes a complex puzzle with multiple causes: poverty, and the parental exhaustion that comes of a hardscrabble life; growing up in a pandemic; changes in early-years provision; and way too much screen time. It can’t be solved by money alone, but certainly won’t be solved without it. So a two-pronged strategy of lifting the two-child limit on children’s welfare payments – as Rachel Reeves did last week – and intervening early where toddlers aren’t meeting their milestones makes sense. The Best Start family hubs rolling out gradually nationwide will, we learned this week, get Send (special educational needs and disabilities) co-ordinators, focusing particularly on speech and language. They’ll promote the upcoming National Year of Reading to wean kids off screens and on to books, and more generally attempt, on a shoestring, to mimic the support that their predecessor programme Sure Start once offered parents. There’s not enough funding – there never is – but there are the beginnings of joined-up thinking, accepting that tackling problems in nursery rather than in primary school is easier, cheaper and kinder on everyone involved.Gaby Hinsliff is a Guardian columnist Continue reading…
This Is Lorelei: Holo Boy review – sweet-sad songs from a new pearl of the US alt scene
by Rachel Aroesti on December 5, 2025 at 8:00 am
(Double Double Whammy)One half of Water From Your Eyes re-records songs from the back catalogue of his other band, resulting in acoustic fare touched with regret and darknessAs one half of Brooklyn-based duo Water From Your Eyes, Nate Amos makes left-field pop that feels hypermodern: wry, memey lyricism; post-ironic genre-hopping; the kind of jilted chaos and tonal jumble that characterises a social media feed. Yet the band had actually been plugging away for seven years before their 2023 breakthrough. Amos’s solo project This Is Lorelei has been going even longer, only gaining proper traction with last year’s belated debut album Box for Buddy, Box for Star.Now Amos is capitalising on this recent momentum with another release, this time a compilation of re-recorded songs dredged from his extensive Bandcamp back catalogue. Unlike his WFYE output, these tracks are mainly gentle folk-rock numbers that deal in honeyed melancholy. They tend to be brief and narratively vague, glancing at regret, disappointment and darkness (“you don’t want to know what my dreams are about,” he claims on But You Just Woke Me Up). His most obvious stylistic counterpart is indie-rocker Alex G, but while Amos can’t rival him for lyrical punch, he can match his knack for pleasingly diverting detail: see Name the Band’s chunky pop-punk bassline or the bright guitar twang on Dreams Away. Continue reading…
Week in wildlife: a studious deer and a partying raccoon
by Joanna Ruck on December 5, 2025 at 8:00 am
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading…
Magnum photographer Alex Webb’s 2026 Lavazza calendar – in pictures
by Arnel Hecimovic on December 5, 2025 at 8:00 am
The coffee brand Lavazza engaged Alex Webb, a contemporary street photographer from the Magnum Photos agency, for its 2026 calendar, which explores the rich tapestry of elements that make up the Italian lifestyle Continue reading…
RSF massacres left Sudanese city ‘a slaughterhouse’, satellite images show
by Mark Townsend on December 5, 2025 at 8:00 am
Up to 150,000 residents of El Fasher are missing since North Darfur capital fell to paramilitary Rapid Support ForcesThe Sudanese city of El Fasher resembles a “massive crime scene”, with large piles of bodies heaped throughout its streets as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) work to destroy evidence of the scale of their massacre.Six weeks after the RSF seized the city, corpses have been gathered together in scores of piles to await burial in mass graves or cremated in huge pits, analysis indicates. Continue reading…
Aitana Bonmatí makes Guardian top 100 history with third straight title
by Rich Laverty on December 5, 2025 at 8:00 am
The margin may have got smaller but the brilliant Spanish midfielder makes it a hat-trick of No 1 finishesThey say the best things come in threes, and Aitana Bonmatí has written herself into the Guardian’s top 100 history as the first player to finish at the top of the tree for a third consecutive year.Last year the majestic midfielder emulated her Barcelona and Spain teammate Alexia Putellas by winning for a second year running, but the 27-year-old has now gone one better, establishing herself once again at the top of the women’s game. Continue reading…
‘The goal was to scare a kid’: the wild world of films-within-films
by Amelia Tait on December 5, 2025 at 7:24 am
From Angels with Filthy Souls in Home Alone, to Deception in The Holiday, fake movies are taking on a life of their ownThe cold was brutal and so were the gangsters. It was the first – and worse, only – day of shooting, and when cinematographer Julio Macat threaded some film into his camera, it was so cold that the film snapped. The gangsters flitted around menacingly, fedoras and machine guns at the ready.Macat was hoping to make a movie that was frightening and strange. “The goal,” he says, “was to scare a kid.” And so, even though it was 1990, he chose to shoot the noir like it was the 40s, with black and white film, fog filters on the camera lenses, and an intense, old-fashioned lighting setup to cast deep shadows on the set. Continue reading…
‘He played with language better than anybody’: Terry Gilliam and John Boorman on Tom Stoppard
on December 5, 2025 at 7:22 am
Two film-makers who worked with the late playwright recall a man of extraordinary wit, endless invention and innate eleganceI was utterly knocked out by the way Tom Stoppard’s mind worked, his brilliance and by the fact he made Brazil out of a big lump of stone that I’d spent a year or two preparing. I gave that to him and out of that he carved a beautiful Michelangelo David. Continue reading…
What I saw reporting on the American lives cut short by killer heat
by Nina Lakhani on December 5, 2025 at 7:00 am
In this week’s newsletter: Coroners can’t agree on how to count heat fatalities – and the dismantling of climate investments is leaving fragile communities exposed• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereDonald Trump’s decision to boycott Cop30, withdraw the US from the Paris agreement and illegally terminate a slew of investments in renewable energy will not change the reality of climate breakdown for Americans.In what has become an annual reporting tradition, I found myself in Arizona reporting on heat-related deaths during yet another gruelling heatwave, when temperatures topped 43C (110F) on 13 out of 14 straight days in Phoenix. Before embarking on this trip, I spent weeks combing through hundreds of autopsy reports, which I obtained from two county medical examiners using the Freedom of Information Act. Each death report gave me a glimpse into the person’s life, and I used clues from the case notes to track down friends and loved ones in the hopes of better understanding why heat is killing people in the richest country in the world.How cyclones and monsoon rains converged to devastate parts of Asia – visual guideThe environmental costs of corn: should the US change how it grows its dominant crop?‘Those who eat Chilean salmon cannot imagine how much human blood it carries with it’Americans are dying from extreme heat. Autopsy reports don’t show the full story‘Deeply demoralizing’: how Trump derailed coal country’s clean-energy revival‘It happened so fast’: the shocking reality of indoor heat deaths in Arizona Continue reading…
by Phil Harrison on December 5, 2025 at 7:00 am
The music mogul is back and ready to assemble a new boyband with boot camps, eliminations and the lot – plus a total treat for SwiftiesWith his stubble, his shades and his belief in the eternal power of the choreographed quintet, Simon Cowell is resolutely unchanging. But has the world changed around him? As an assistant bravely points out, there may be teenagers auditioning for his latest project who have barely heard of One Direction. Appropriately, there’s something old school about this series in which Cowell assembles a new boyband – but, possibly for that reason, as the familiar process of auditions, boot camps and eliminations begins, it’s easy to settle in for the duration. Depending on your feelings about the man himself, of course; inevitably, it stakes everything on the viewer being able to root for Simon Cowell. Netflix, from Wednesday 10 December Continue reading…
‘One of the most breathtaking cathedrals in the world’: readers’ favourite churches in Europe
by Guardian readers on December 5, 2025 at 7:00 am
Wonderful art, amazing design and beautiful locations have drawn our tipsters to chapels, churches and cathedrals from Norway to Bulgaria• Tell us about a great charity challenge you’ve taken part in – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherThe Tromsøysund parish church, commonly called the Arctic Cathedral, in Tromsø is a modernist delight. The simple, elegant exterior that reflects the surrounding scenery and evokes traditional Sami dwellings is matched by an interior that has the most comfortable pews I have ever sat on. The stunning glass mosaic titled the Return of Christ at one end may not be to everyone’s taste, but to me had power and majesty. Exiting this magnificent building after an organ recital to be met by the northern lights flickering overhead was awe-inspiring.Bruce Horton Continue reading…
Strauss: An Alpine Symphony; Four Songs Op 27 album review – Nothing is overblown or indulgent
by Erica Jeal on December 5, 2025 at 7:00 am
Alder/FRSO/Collon(Ondine)Conductor Nicholas Collon keeps the sound clean and the pace dynamic in a bracing recording, while, in the Four Songs op 27, Louise Alder is unfailingly communicativeThe ascent and descent depicted in Richard Strauss’s An Alpine Symphony can seem like a long slog, but not in the bracing new recording from the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra. Nicholas Collon’s conducting keeps the sound clean and the pace dynamic, capturing the hulking, almost supernatural grandeur of the mountain at the opening and the close, and the detail of the natural world viewed in between; the waterfall music fizzes thanks to the exactitude of the playing. Nothing is overblown or indulgent; instead there’s a straightforwardness, even an innocence about the sound – from the winds in particular – that is inhuman in the right kind of way, with a warmer, soft-edged string tone kept in reserve for the passage giving thanks for a safe homecoming.Louise Alder is the soloist in Strauss’s four Op 27 songs, which suit her beautifully; her gleaming soprano sound is buoyantly supported by the orchestra and, whether the music is portentous, exuberant or tender, she’s unfailingly communicative with the text. Morgen!, the final song, is initially less magically delicate than it can be – but Alder never lets our attention drop, and when she blanches her tone in the closing phrases the effect is suddenly, beautifully moving. Continue reading…
by Rishi Dastidar on December 5, 2025 at 7:00 am
From Seamus Heaney’s collected poems and Simon Armitage’s animal spirits, to prizewinners Karen Solie and Vidyan RavinthiranMany of 2025’s most notable collections have been powered by a spirit of wild experimentation, pushing at the bounds of what “poetry” might be thought to be. Sarah Hesketh’s 2016 (CB Editions) is a fabulous example: it takes 12 interviews with a variety of anonymous individuals about the events of that year and presents fragments of the transcripts as prose poems. The cumulative effect of these voices is haunting and full of pathos, as “they vote for whoever, and their life stays exactly the same”.Luke Kennard and Nick Makoha also daringly remixed their source material and inspirations. The former’s latest collection, The Book of Jonah (Picador), moves the minor prophet out of the Bible into a world of arts conferences, where he is continually reminded that his presence everywhere is mostly futile. Makoha’s The New Carthaginians (Penguin) turns Jean-Michel Basquiat’s idea of the exploded collage into a poetic device. The result? “The visible / making itself known by the invisible.” Continue reading…
by Eric Berger on December 4, 2025 at 10:54 pm
“The Artemis III mission and those beyond should be canceled.”
by Dan Goodin on December 4, 2025 at 9:51 pm
Defendants were convicted of similar crimes a decade ago. How were they cleared again?
by Scharon Harding on December 4, 2025 at 9:23 pm
Kohler is getting the scoop on people’s poop.
by Beth Mole on December 4, 2025 at 8:56 pm
Today’s meeting was chaotic and included garbage anti-vaccine presentations.
by Jacek Krywko on December 4, 2025 at 8:07 pm
A massive study of political persuasion shows AIs have, at best, a weak effect.
by Kyle Orland on December 4, 2025 at 7:53 pm
Valve tells Ars its “trying to unblock” limits caused by open source driver issues.
by Ashley Belanger on December 4, 2025 at 6:40 pm
Podcaster faces up to 70 years and a $3.5 million fine for ChatGPT-linked stalking.
by Ryan Whitwam on December 4, 2025 at 6:11 pm
The device starts at $900 and comes with a free gift for a limited time.
by Benj Edwards on December 4, 2025 at 5:59 pm
Thirty years later, JavaScript is the glue that holds the interactive web together, warts and all.
by Jacek Krywko on December 4, 2025 at 4:16 pm
They’re quite a bit cheaper than manufactured nozzles if you can dissect them.
by Jonathan M. Gitlin on December 4, 2025 at 3:28 pm
Even the first Trump administration had tougher fuel economy targets.
by Robert Pearlman on December 4, 2025 at 3:08 pm
Developed with NASA and ESA, the 632-piece kit comes out Jan. 1.
by Ryan Whitwam on December 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Shrinking AI for your phone is no simple matter.
by Emily Mullin, WIRED.com on December 4, 2025 at 11:30 am
Vaccine trial in the Netherlands hopes to protect against fentanyl-related overdose and death.
by Beth Mole on December 4, 2025 at 12:06 am
Prasad’s arguments “misrepresent both the science and the regulatory record.”
by Dan Goodin on December 3, 2025 at 11:16 pm
Open source React executes malicious code with malformed HTML—no authentication needed.
by Jonathan M. Gitlin on December 3, 2025 at 11:01 pm
The first of BMW’s clean-sheet “Neue Klasse” EVs hits it out of the park.
by Ashley Belanger on December 3, 2025 at 9:06 pm
“Widespread and powerful movement” keeps Trump from blocking state AI laws.
by John Timmer on December 3, 2025 at 8:40 pm
A distinct population that was isolated until the last thousand years or so.
by Benj Edwards on December 3, 2025 at 7:48 pm
Micron cites AI data center demand as reason for killing DIY upgrade brand.
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The Astronomical Problem of Space Junk
on December 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Chunks of satellites and pieces of debris falling from space are causing trouble down here on Earth
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on December 3, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Critics argue the satellites, billed as a way to harness solar energy at night, could hamper sky observations and may pose a threat to human and animal health
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The Ten Best Science Books of 2025
on December 2, 2025 at 1:00 pm
From “experimental archaeology” to the mysterious appeal of exploration, the wide-ranging subjects detailed in these titles captivated Smithsonian magazine’s science contributors this year
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on December 1, 2025 at 11:00 am
People infected with HIV must take antiretroviral drugs for life. But engineered antibodies appeared to suppress the virus for certain participants in recent trials in Africa and Europe
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on November 21, 2025 at 4:33 pm
From interactive diagrams to A.I. assistants, virtual tools are beginning to supplant physical dissections in some classrooms
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on November 19, 2025 at 11:00 am
Wondrous kelp beds harbor a complex ecosystem that’s teeming with life, cleaning the water and the atmosphere, and bringing new hope for the future
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At the Mysterious Boundary Between Waking Life and Sleep, What Happens in the Brain?
on November 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Neuroscientists studying the shifts between sleep and awareness are finding many liminal states, which could help explain the disorders that can result when sleep transitions go wrong
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on November 18, 2025 at 11:00 am
Best Friends Animal Society has a sprawling campus in the canyons of Utah, but its influence has grown to reach almost every shelter in the country
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on November 14, 2025 at 3:40 pm
Two Australopithecus fossils named Lucy and Selam made a rare trip out of Ethiopia for a 60-day display at the National Museum in Prague
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Colorful Snapdragons in the Valleys of the Pyrenees Offer a Rare Window Into How Evolution Happens
on November 10, 2025 at 9:24 pm
Studying the ways that magenta and yellow flowers intermingle paints a vibrant picture of how the plants exchange genetic information—and what keeps each color variety unique
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Lemurs Are Having a Mysterious ‘Baby Boom’ in Madagascar. Here’s Why That Might Not Be a Good Thing
on November 7, 2025 at 1:30 pm
Researchers are investigating a sudden spike in pregnancies in one black-and-white ruffed lemur population that might signal environmental stress to the mammals
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How El Jefe, the Lone Arizona Jaguar Who Captivated a Nation in 2016, Became a ‘Rock Star’
on November 4, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Once called “America’s last jaguar,” the solitary male wandered across the southern border in 2011 and became the centerpiece of a campaign to protect habitat in the Santa Rita Mountains
on October 31, 2025 at 11:00 am
Discarded nets, lines and traps are a hazard to marine life and ecosystems around the world, but pioneering programs are tackling the problem creatively through education, prevention, ocean cleanups and recycling
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These Animals Eat Poisons and Don’t Die. Some Even Become Toxic in Turn
on October 29, 2025 at 6:51 pm
Critters consuming species that harbor deadly toxins have evolved a suite of clever strategies to keep out of harm’s way. Scientists are starting to unravel how these protections work on the molecular level
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on October 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Twin brothers in the United Kingdom grew the biggest pumpkin ever documented, tipping the scales at 2,819.3 pounds
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on October 24, 2025 at 4:35 pm
An enzyme in the blue blood has been key to testing vaccines since the 1980s, raising concerns for the crabs’ population. But regulatory approval and new data are signaling the tide may be turning
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Birds, Bats and Bugs: The Teeming World Above Our Heads
on October 23, 2025 at 11:00 am
Researchers are finally able to catch a glimpse of the life filling the skies, and they want to protect it
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on October 23, 2025 at 11:00 am
The British adventurer has crossed the Atlantic solo in a plane and a boat. Now he reads tree leaves, puddles and moss to get his bearings
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on October 21, 2025 at 11:00 am
Also known as the “Seven Sisters,” the striking cluster has long been used as an important seasonal marker and appears high in the night sky around Halloween
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Sea Otters May Be Small Marine Mammals, But Their Effect on an Ecosystem Can Be Huge
on October 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Their fur is so soft it almost led to their extinction, but otters’ recovery has been a boon to Pacific kelp forests, a key habitat for other sealife
Week in wildlife: a studious deer and a partying raccoon
by Joanna Ruck on December 5, 2025 at 8:00 am
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading…
Over a pint in Oxford, we may have stumbled upon the holy grail of agriculture | George Monbiot
by George Monbiot on December 5, 2025 at 6:00 am
I knew that a revolution in our understanding of soil could change the world. Then came a eureka moment – and the birth of the Earth Rover ProgramReport: Experts say seismic waves can check soil health and boost yieldsIt felt like walking up a mountain during a temperature inversion. You struggle through fog so dense you can scarcely see where you’re going. Suddenly, you break through the top of the cloud, and the world is laid out before you. It was that rare and remarkable thing: a eureka moment.For the past three years, I’d been struggling with a big and frustrating problem. In researching my book Regenesis, I’d been working closely with Iain Tolhurst (Tolly), a pioneering farmer who had pulled off something extraordinary. Almost everywhere, high-yield farming means major environmental harm, due to the amount of fertiliser, pesticides and (sometimes) irrigation water and deep ploughing required. Most farms with apparently small environmental impacts produce low yields. This, in reality, means high impacts, as more land is needed to produce a given amount of food. But Tolly has found the holy grail of agriculture: high and rising yields with minimal environmental harm.George Monbiot is a Guardian columnist Continue reading…
‘We can tell farmers the problems’: experts say seismic waves can check soil health and boost yields
by Helena Horton Environment reporter on December 5, 2025 at 6:00 am
‘Soilsmology’ aims to map world’s soils and help avert famine, says not-for-profit co-founded by George MonbiotGeorge Monbiot: Over a pint in Oxford, we may well have stumbled upon the holy grail of agricultureA groundbreaking soil-health measuring technique could help avert famine and drought, scientists have said.At the moment, scientists have to dig lots of holes to study the soil, which is time-consuming and damages its structure, making the sampling less accurate. Continue reading…
60,000 African penguins starve to death after sardine numbers collapse – study
by Phoebe Weston on December 5, 2025 at 6:00 am
Climate crisis and overfishing contributed to loss of 95% of penguins in two breeding colonies in South Africa, research findsMore than 60,000 penguins in colonies off the coast of South Africa have starved to death as a result of disappearing sardines, a new paper has found.More than 95% of the African penguins in two of the most important breeding colonies, on Dassen Island and Robben Island, died between 2004 and 2012. The breeding penguins probably starved to death during the moulting period, according to the paper, which said the climate crisis and overfishing were driving declines. Continue reading…
Why small farmers can’t fix our hunger problem | Cassandra Loftlin
by Cassandra Loftlin on December 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Big farmers grab the lion’s share of US government support, and recent cuts have chipped away at small growers’ markets and marginsThe most significant food system failure since the pandemic was not a natural disaster: in October, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) was temporarily suspended for the month of November due to the government shutdownMore than 40 million people had to ration food, skip meals and make sacrifices we might associate with the Great Depression, not 21st-century America. Churches, community groups and neighbors sprang into action. They checked on single moms juggling multiple jobs, elderly friends living alone, people with disabilities and large families with children too young for school lunch programs. And though food stamps were restored, the Trump administration is now threatening to pull Snap funds from Democratic-led states. Continue reading…
by Leyland Cecco in Toronto on December 4, 2025 at 2:00 pm
At 88, the Canadian reflects on a golden era of underwater discovery and how shipwrecks and the cruel sea are the ‘greatest of all teachers’Joe MacInnis admits there are simply too many places to begin telling the story of life in the ocean depths. At 88, the famed Canadian undersea explorer, has many decades to draw on. There was the time he and a Russian explorer and deep-water pilot, Anatoly Sagalevich, were snagged by a telephone wire strung from the pilot house of the Titanic, trapping the pair two and a half miles below the surface.Another might be the moment he and his team stared in disbelief through a porthole window at the Edmund Fitzgerald, the 222-metre (729ft) ship that vanished 50 years ago into the depths of Lake Superior, so quickly that none of the crew could issue a call for help. MacInnis and his team were the first humans to lay eyes on the wreck.MacInnis diving in Lake Huron, off Tobermory, Canada, in 1969. Photograph: Don Dutton/Toronto Star/Getty Images Continue reading…
Water plant that caused Tunbridge Wells supply failure was given risk notice in 2024
by Helena Horton Environment reporter on December 4, 2025 at 12:55 pm
Watchdog investigating South East Water contamination issue had previously warned of potential health dangerA water treatment centre that failed and led to tens of thousands of people in Tunbridge Wells being cut off from the supply had previously been served a warning by the regulator over bacteria and pesticide contamination risks.The Kent town is under a boil water notice after residents’ water supplies were cut on Saturday. South East Water has told residents the water from their taps is unsuitable for drinking, giving to pets, brushing teeth, washing children , or bathing in with an open wound. Continue reading…
Households face higher energy bills as £28bn grid upgrade gets go-ahead
by Jillian Ambrose and Alex Lawson on December 4, 2025 at 8:26 am
Plan to improve gas networks and rewire electricity systems across Great Britain likely to add £30 to average annual billHouseholds face higher energy bills after network companies were given the green light to spend £28bn on Great Britain’s gas and electricity grids.The energy watchdog, Ofgem, approved more than £17.8bn of spending plans to upgrade gas transmission and distribution networks in the five years from April 2026. Continue reading…
New England warming faster than most places on Earth, study finds
by Oliver Milman on December 4, 2025 at 5:01 am
Pace of area’s temperature rise, outpaced in US only by Alaskan Arctic, apparently increased in past five yearsThe US region called New England is widely known for its colonial history, maple syrup and frigid, snow-bound winters. Many of these norms are in the process of being upended, however, by a rapidly altering climate, with new research finding the area is heating up faster than almost anywhere else on Earth.The breakneck speed of New England’s transformation makes it the fastest-heating area of the US, bar the Alaskan Arctic, and the pace of its temperature rise has apparently increased in the past five years, according to the study. Continue reading…
by Patrick Greenfield on December 4, 2025 at 5:00 am
Nootka lupins, introduced in the 1940s to repair damaged soil, are rampaging across the island, threatening its native speciesIt was only when huge areas of Iceland started turning purple that authorities realised they had made a mistake. By then, it was too late. The Nootka lupin, native to Alaska, had coated the sides of fjords, sent tendrils across mountain tops and covered lava fields, grasslands and protected areas.Since it arrived in the 1940s, it has become an accidental national symbol. Hordes of tourists and local people pose for photos in the ever-expanding fields in June and July, entranced by the delicate cones of flowers that cover the north Atlantic island. Continue reading…
Trump says he will repeal Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks
by Lucy Campbell on December 3, 2025 at 10:04 pm
Move marks president’s latest effort to dismantle pollution regulations and support for cleaner-running vehiclesDonald Trump announced on Wednesday that he is repealing the Biden-era federal fuel economy standards, significantly weakening fuel efficiency requirements for tens of millions of new gasoline-powered cars and light trucks.It marks the US president’s latest effort to dismantle pollution regulations and federal support for cleaner-running vehicles and renewable energy. Burning gasoline is a significant contributor to global heating and transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Continue reading…
The environmental costs of corn: should the US change how it grows its dominant crop?
by Ames Alexander on December 3, 2025 at 1:00 pm
Amid concerns over greenhouse gas emissions, the Trump administration has abolished climate-friendly farming incentivesThis article was produced in partnership with FloodlightFor decades, corn has reigned over American agriculture. It sprawls across 90m acres – about the size of Montana – and goes into everything from livestock feed and processed foods to the ethanol blended into most of the nation’s gasoline. Continue reading…
Trump administration puts Fema workers back on administrative leave
by Dharna Noor on December 2, 2025 at 8:23 pm
Fourteen workers who signed a petition that warned cuts put the US at risk were initially suspended in AugustThe Trump administration is reversing the reinstatement of workers at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) who were placed on administrative leave after writing an open letter of dissent.Fema in August suspended 14 workers who signed a petition warning that cuts to the agency were putting the nation at risk of repeating the mistakes made during the botched response to 2005’s Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Continue reading…
by Erin McCormick, The Guardian, and Verónica García de León, Quinto Elemento Lab on December 2, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Polluting facilities in Monterrey, which has close ties to the US, are pumping toxic heavy metals into the city’s air and threatening residents’ healthLeer en español en Quinto Elemento LabAn industrial boom in a US manufacturing hub in Mexico is contributing to a massive air pollution crisis that is threatening residents’ health, according to new research by the Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab.The polluting facilities in Monterrey include factories that are operated by companies from around the world – including the US, Europe, Asia and Mexico – but export largely to the US. Continue reading…
‘They’re a lot like us’: saving the tiny punk monkeys facing extinction
by Harriet Barber in San Juan Nepomuceno. Photographs by Charlie Cordero on December 2, 2025 at 1:00 pm
In the tropical dry forests of northern Colombia, a small team is gradually restoring the degraded habitat of the rare cotton-top tamarinLuis Enrique Centena spent decades silencing the forest. Now, he listens. Making a whistle, the former logger points up to a flash of white and reddish fur in the canopy. Inquisitive eyes peer back – a cotton-top tamarin, one of the world’s rarest primates.“I used to cut trees and never took the titís into account,” says Centena, calling the cotton-tops by their local name. “I ignored them. I didn’t know that they were in danger of extinction, I only knew I had to feed my family. But now we have become friends.” Continue reading…
Life Invisible: the fight against superbugs starts in the driest place on Earth
by Bettina Perut, Iván Osnovikoff, Harri Grace, Paul King, Ekaterina Ochagavia and Lindsay Poulton on December 2, 2025 at 10:38 am
Cristina Dorador is on an urgent mission in the world’s driest desert, the Atacama in Chile. As the rise of drug-resistant superbugs kills millions per year, Cristina has made it her mission to uncover new, life-saving antibiotics in the stunning salt flats she has studied since she was 14. Against the magnificent backdrop of endless plains, microscopic discoveries lead her team of scientists to question how critically lithium mining is damaging the delicate ecosystem and impacting Indigenous communities Continue reading…
Floods kill at least 1,100 people across south and south-east Asia – video
on December 1, 2025 at 7:01 pm
Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel as they raced to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed more than 1,100 people across four countries in Asia.Millions of people have been affected by a combination of tropical cyclones and heavy monsoon rains in Sri Lanka, parts of Indonesia’s Sumatra, Thailand and Malaysia in recent days.In Indonesia, at least 604 people have been killed and 464 remain missing, according to the national disaster agency. The death toll stands at 366 in Sri Lanka, with 366 missing, and 176 dead in Thailand. Three deaths have been reported in MalaysiaSri Lanka and Indonesia deploy militaries as Asia floods death toll passes 1,100 Continue reading…
Zillow deletes climate risk data from listings after complaints it harms sales
by Oliver Milman on December 1, 2025 at 6:27 pm
Site removes feature after real estate agents and some homeowners say scores appear arbitrary and hurt salesZillow, the US’s largest real estate listing site, has removed a feature that allowed people to view a property’s exposure to the climate crisis, following complaints from the industry and some homeowners that it was hurting sales.In September last year, the online real estate marketplace introduced a tool showing the individual risk of wildfire, flood, extreme heat, wind and poor air quality for 1m properties it lists, explaining that “climate risks are now a critical factor in home-buying decisions” for many Americans. Continue reading…
Cooking with gas gets more expensive as Americans face rising prices into 2026
by Oliver Milman on December 1, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Trump promised to cut consumers’ energy costs within his first year in office but gas price is up 4% on averageAmericans using gas stoves to cook during the holidays, or any other meal in the near future, are set for persistently higher bills, with the price of gas expected to keep rising into next year.US households will pay 4% more for gas power this year, on average, compared with 2024, with the industrial and power plant sectors experiencing a much higher price rise, a recent analysis from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has found. Continue reading…
Hello, foreign oligarchs and corporations! Please come and sue the UK for billions | George Monbiot
by George Monbiot on December 1, 2025 at 8:00 am
The case of a planned Cumbrian coalmine shows how governments around the world are being threatened by litigation in shadowy offshore courtsHow do you reckon our political system works? Perhaps something like this. We elect MPs. They vote on bills. If a majority is achieved, the bills becomes law. The law is upheld by the courts. End of story. Well, that’s how it used to work. No longer.Today, foreign corporations, or the oligarchs who own them, can sue governments for the laws they pass, at offshore tribunals composed of corporate lawyers. The cases are held in secret. Unlike our courts, these tribunals allow no right of appeal or judicial review. You or I cannot take a case to them, nor can our government, or even businesses based in this country. They are open only to corporations based overseas.George Monbiot is a Guardian columnist Continue reading…
Why are moths drawn to flames?
by Aeon Video on December 4, 2025 at 11:01 am
How new camera technology that captures fast-flying insects at night explains the age-old mystery of moths drawn to flames- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Sara Protasi on December 4, 2025 at 11:00 am
The idea that we should reduce sleep to an efficient minimum in our lives gets something fundamentally wrong- by Sara ProtasiRead on Aeon
Africa’s cultural landmarks: Sikien of Koutammakou
by Aeon Video on December 3, 2025 at 11:01 am
‘A work of art, a home, and a place of worship’ – the striking earthen castles at the centre of Batammariba cultural identity- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Caitlin O’Connell-Rodwell on December 2, 2025 at 11:00 am
Elephant families are matriarchal, inclusive and caring. But when environmental scarcity hits, everything changes- by Caitlin O’Connell-RodwellRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on December 1, 2025 at 11:01 am
‘I’m left breathless when I face the abyss’ – a stirring portrait of the Mexican cliff divers who leap 100 feet into the sea- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Gideon Koekoek on December 1, 2025 at 11:00 am
We know that black holes are strange, but they could be hiding something even weirder beyond their horizons- by Gideon KoekoekRead on Aeon
by Craig Ogden on November 28, 2025 at 11:00 am
In the hands of a great musician, the gloriously simple guitar can create the most complex works of art. Here’s how- by Craig OgdenRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on November 27, 2025 at 11:01 am
When CoRy developed chronic illnesses as an adult, he moved in with his dad. Through mutual care, their bond has ‘blossomed’- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Anna Ciaunica on November 27, 2025 at 11:00 am
Contemplating the world requires a body, and a body requires an immune system: the rungs of life create the stuff of thought- by Anna CiaunicaRead on Aeon
Ni N’akul nid’as (Free people)
by Aeon Video on November 26, 2025 at 11:01 am
An ode to life on the road. Irish Travellers at a gathering in County Galway share memories, songs and crafts by the fire- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Alex K Gearin on November 25, 2025 at 11:00 am
From Peruvian healers battling sorcerers to Chinese executives seeking financial success, ayahuasca’s power shifts across worlds- by Alex K GearinRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on November 24, 2025 at 11:01 am
In this mesmerising short from 1991, thousands of Japanese newspaper clippings form a prescient vision of our digital world- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Tristan Moyle on November 24, 2025 at 11:00 am
Who belongs to our moral community? The Greek philosopher Empedocles had an answer: all life, from humans to the laurel bush- by Tristan MoyleRead on Aeon
by Vincenza Falletti on November 21, 2025 at 11:00 am
The gravest of all decisions, to go to war, happens without the consent of the people. This is a great flaw in democracy- by Vincenza FallettiRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on November 20, 2025 at 11:01 am
What is love to you? An artist focuses on the hands and gestures of his subjects as they reflect on this boundless question- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Jack Lohmann on November 20, 2025 at 11:00 am
This life-giving element, stored in rock and organic material, moves around Earth in an ancient cycle we have just broken- by Jack LohmannRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on November 19, 2025 at 11:01 am
An animated interpretation of the story of the Indigenous people kidnapped from Tierra del Fuego and brought to England in 1830- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Amy K McLennan on November 18, 2025 at 11:00 am
Acute inflammation helps the body heal. But chronic inflammation is different and could provoke a medical paradigm shift- by Amy K McLennanRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on November 17, 2025 at 11:01 am
Exoplanet discoveries have reshaped astronomy. Are exomoons next? Brian Greene in conversation with David Kipping- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Elena Mary on November 17, 2025 at 11:00 am
Our cursed age of self-monitoring and optimisation didn’t start with big tech: as so often, the Victorians are to blame- by Elena MaryRead on Aeon