Somewhere, far out in our galaxy, astronomers have discovered a deep space object that emits synchronized radio and X-ray pulses once every 44 minutes. Located around 15,000 to 16,000 light years away from our own planet, the object has been named ASKAP J1832- 0911. Pulsars typically pulse every few milliseconds to seconds, so finding a deep...

The origins of life have been a highly debated topic for centuries. From the ancient Greeks through to contemporary scientists, humans have sought to gain a better understanding of life’s origins on Earth. While we are closer to understanding this process now than ever before, we continue to make regular breakthroughs that shift our perspective...

While the COVID-19 pandemic is “over”, the virus still exists and public health officials have kept vigilant on the virus’s mutations. Public health experts worldwide are closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, which has sparked alarm due to its rapid global spread. The World Health Organization designated this strain as a...

California wildfire arson happens more than it should, but thankfully criminals do usually get caught. Wildfires are not just a natural disaster; sometimes, they are man-made tragedies. Recently, a California man was convicted of starting the Line Fire, a devastating wildfire that burned through 44,000 acres in 2024. The event sparked controversies about negligence and...

Warning: This article contains discussion of discrimination against the trans community which some readers may find distressing. Seventeen-year-old Verónica Garcia has once again made headlines, not just for her impressive athletic ability, but for her resilience in the face of hostility. The East Valley High School student secured her second consecutive win in the class...

The beauty community is mourning the unexpected death of Guava Shuishui, known online as Guava Beauty. At just 24 years old, the Taiwanese influencer had carved out a niche for herself through highly unusual content: eating makeup products on camera. Her sudden passing was announced in late May 2025 via a statement on her Instagram...

Two years ago, Shawn K. was a senior software engineer in San Francisco, earning $150,000 a year. Today, he lives in an RV and delivers food for DoorDash. He didn’t lose his job because of poor performance. The cause was job loss due to AI advancements in his field. In 2023, Shawn’s employer adopted AI...

Humans have been trying to turn base metals into gold for centuries. In fact, it was one of the objectives of those who practiced alchemy, a word that originally arose in Latin Europe in the 12th century. While it appears that none of them managed to achieve this goal, scientists working on the Large Hadron...

Former President Donald Trump may soon invoke the Insurrection Act, a centuries-old law that allows military intervention on U.S. soil. As unrest spreads in Los Angeles and other cities, Trump’s actions raise alarms about expanding presidential power. He has already sent active-duty troops and taken control of the California National Guard. As a result, governors,...

When Air India Flight AI171 departed Ahmedabad Thursday afternoon bound for London, nobody expected the routine flight would end in a crash that would devastate India. London-bound passengers settled in for the long haul. Instead, within minutes of takeoff, all 241 souls aboard were gone. Only one passenger walked away from the wreckage. What makes this tragedy even more unsettling is what...

When you think of a typical stroke patient, who do you think of? Chances are, you are picturing an older person, maybe even your own grandparents. Recently, however, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have shown a disturbing increase in stroke cases among younger individuals. Between 2020 and 2022, there was a...

Cancer is a disease that is responsible for nearly one in six deaths globally. It is a disease that can sometimes grow over years completely unnoticed, or come on suddenly and grow at a deadly rate. The key to effective treatment and positive outcomes for cancer patients is early detection. A blood test developed in...