Researchers working on data from the IceCube Neutrino Observatory buried deep in Antarctic ice think they may have spotted tau neutrinos, a certain flavor of the subatomic particles from space. The seven candidate signals appeared in 9.7 years of observatory data, a testament to just how elusive these little particles are. Do We Have to … Read more
The Supreme Court on Wednesday took up former President Donald Trump’s repeatedly rejected immunity claim in the D.C. election subversion case, stalling the trial until at least the late summer or fall. The Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in the matter at the end of April. Trump’s claim that presidential immunity shields him from … Read more
There’s a fresh crater on Mars, a reminder of our still-dynamic solar system. NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, a spacecraft orbiting Mars since 2006, uses an extremely powerful camera to observe the Martian surface. The team running the aptly named High Resolution Imaging Experiment, or HIRISE camera, recently released a detailed image of this impact crater. … Read more
The Perseverance rover spotted the Ingenuity helicopter at its final resting place.Image: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU/Simeon Schmauß NASA’s iconic Martian duo have officially parted ways, with the Perseverance rover capturing a lonely view of its helicopter friend, which recently suffered a fatal blow that left it unable to fly. Trump Went Through Twitter Withdrawal A recent image beamed … Read more
“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert on Monday mocked Donald Trump for obsessing over one strange issue. “This man never lost sight of what matters most to voters: That he once took a cognitive test that checks for brain damage,” he cracked. Trump has repeatedly boasted about how he “aced” the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), which … Read more
Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann on Sunday highlighted what he described as a “remarkable” moment during the conclusion of writer E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation trial against former President Donald Trump when the judge warned the jurors against revealing they’d been part of the case amid fears of retribution from Trump and/or his supporters. Weissmann … Read more
Tired of the usual sights or craving a break from the travel herd? These five travel spots may be the getaway you’re looking for. Adventure travel company Intrepid Travel’s new “Not Hot” list is out — spotlighting overlooked travel spots around the world. The company’s annual list attempts to combat overtourism by helping travelers “beat … Read more
Last month, astronomers focused the Webb Space Telescope on the galaxy MRG-M0138 and found something surprising: a supernova in the ancient universe, magnified for your viewing pleasure by the gravitational lensed galaxy. First Full-Color Images From Webb Space Telescope When stars die, they release a huge amount of energy which astronomers can observe as a … Read more
Following the transfer of Dillon Gabriel to Oregon, Ty Thompson has entered the transfer portal. The redshirt sophomore was expected to succeed Bo Nix as the Ducks’ starting quarterback after playing 17 games in the backup role for three seasons. However, the unexpected arrival of Gabriel has ended the time of Thompson, who was Oregon’s … Read more
The list of the highest paid celebrities based on what they are reportedly able to charge per sponsored Instagram post has been revealed. If you aren’t aware, celebrities and influencers are often asked to post sponsored content, and a list has been compiled with how much money these celebs could charge per post. Kylie Jenner … Read more