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Could Einstein's equations explain cosmic expansion without dark energy?

Researchers from UC Davis have proposed that dark energy may not be necessary to explain the universe's acceleration. They found weak points in the Lambda-cold…

Cempasúchil: The flower that reunites lovers across life and death

Discover the ancient Mexica legend of cempasúchil, Mexico’s flower of the dead, and how its golden-orange blooms became an iconic symbol. The post Cempasúchil:…

Defense Ministry aims to build capability to rapidly launch rockets

Japan's Defense Ministry is soliciting research proposals from private companies as part of efforts to develop small rockets that can quickly launch alternativ…

Japan sticker craze meets politics as Takaichi-themed sets prove hit

Japan's political world has found itself no exception to a recent craze for tactile "bumpy" stickers, with sets depicting the Cabinet of Prime Minister Sanae T…

NASA hopes the commercial space industry can help save Hubble

Gravity is a cruel mistress, slowly dragging the famed telescope ever closer to its ultimate demise with every day. Hubble is in no immediate danger of burning…

75,000-year-old Neanderthal skeleton reveals signs of targeted violence

A recent archaeological find in Shanidar Cave revealed a Neanderthal skeleton showing signs of lethal violence, potentially from a wooden spear, suggesting tha…

Northern Territory water plan condemned as ‘blatant and shameless’ attack on nature

Exclusive : Move to scrap legal requirement to set aside water for environment is ‘extreme even for the NT CLP government’, green group says Get our breaking n…

My wife cried when I found out she had only $80,000 in her 401(k). I have $2.2 million. Am I wrong to be shocked?

“When I brought up retiring last spring, she said she was ready whenever I was, and I took that to mean we were in good shape.”

Flock keeps ignoring requests to cancel its contracts

While more cities are canceling their contracts with Flock Safety, just as many are discovering how difficult that can be in some instances. Plymouth, Minnesot…

CRIC must ensure consensus is reached before amendment bills are drafted – Dr Asante

Director of Policy Engagement and Partnerships at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante, has urged the Constitution R…

Cambridge scientist dies in Spanish train crash

An award-winning University of Cambridge researcher died in the Spanish train disaster while on her way to collect a prize for scientific excellence.

The Guardian view on the US midterms and election interference: Trump’s attempted heist is already under way | Editorial

Voters are turning against the Republicans. But the clearest possible message is needed to safeguard democracy The psychologist Jennifer Freyd identified a pat…

Pro-Khalistan graffiti targeting Diljit Dosanjh found at Delhi Metro stations, 3 held

Apple’s HomeView could add security camera features

Reddit user pdfu found hints hidden in the HomeView 27.2 code that Apple could be adding security camera features to its smart home hub. The strings describe a…

'Metroid Prime' needs some 'Resident Evil'-style remakes to rediscover its sci-fi shooter mojo

Nintendo's sci-fi shooter franchise is in dire straits, but we've got the solution to Samus's problems.

Climate change communication failing to reach many Ghanaians, collaboration with creatives crucial – KNUST researcher

A climate researcher at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr Enoch Bessah, has raised concerns about gaps in climate change commu…

'AI is not creating the problem': OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI is merely uncovering all the vulnerabilities we've accumulated over the years

Oracle claims it fixed around 3,000 software issues in its latest quarterly patch – AI helped discover them, but they already existed.

In Tepoztlán, the dead get one more week to celebrate

Discover La Octava in Tepoztlán, where Day of the Dead traditions continue beyond November with family altars, marigolds and music. The post In Tepoztlán, the…

The Shelby You Never Knew Existed Is for Sale on BaT

This 1987 Shelby Lancer is no Mustang, but it, too, bears the famous signature.

Beavers to return to Loch Ness after nearly 500 years; 15 families approved

In an exciting development, wild beavers are about to return to Loch Ness after centuries of absence. The Scottish nature agency NatureScot has sanctioned thei…