Researchers Unveil New Theory on the Formation of Jupiter-Mass Binary Objects
A team of researchers has proposed a compelling theory about the enigmatic Jupiter-mass binary objects (JuMBOs), shedding light on their mysterious origins. The study,...
‘Russian air defence system’ downed Azerbaijan Airlines plane in deadly crash – Reuters
The Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed killing 38 people was downed by a Russian air defence system, according to four Reuters sources. The Embraer...
Waymo dominated U.S. robotaxi market in 2024, but Tesla and Amazon’s Zoox loom
A Waymo rider-only robotaxi is seen during a test ride in San Francisco, California, U.S., December 9, 2022. Paresh Dave | Reuters Despite General...
Astronauts celebrate Christmas in space with festive fun and meaningful messages
Astronauts stationed on the International Space Station (ISS) marked Christmas with a special message for those on Earth, highlighting the festive spirit and the...
Larry Ellison wraps up banner year as Oracle’s stock rallies most since dot-com boom
Larry Ellison and Monica Seles and Bill Gates (back row) watch Carlos Alcaraz of Spain play against Alexander Zverev of Germany in their Quarterfinal...
50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains found nearly intact in Siberia
The well-preserved remains of a baby mammoth, estimated to be 50,000 years old, were recently revealed by researchers in Russia. Found in the thawing...
NASA delays Artemis moon missions; new launch dates set for 2026 and 2027
NASA has confirmed delays to its Artemis program, postponing the first two crewed lunar missions. Artemis 2, which will send astronauts around the moon,...
Passengers seen praying in Azerbaijan Airlines cabin footage moments before deadly plane crash
Azerbaijan is observing a national day of mourning after 38 people were killed in a plane crash – as footage from inside the aircraft...
Man charged with murder after missing woman’s body found in Bolton
A man has been charged with murdering a woman whose body was found nine days after she went missing. Police said extensive searches and...
Man arrested after woman in her 80s killed in Christmas Day motorway crash
A man has been arrested after a woman in her 80s was killed in a Christmas Day motorway crash. A white Ford Fiesta and...
Two women and dog killed after Christmas Day ‘stabbing’ at flat in Milton Keynes
Two women have died following reports of a stabbing in Milton Keynes on Christmas Day, police have said. A dog injured in the incident...
Indonesia and Thailand mark 20 years since devastating Boxing Day tsunami which killed 230,000 across a dozen countries
Indonesia and Thailand are marking 20 years since a tsunami caused the death of hundreds of thousands of people in one of the worst...
Undersea power cable suffers outage as Baltic Sea countries on edge over series of disruptions
The possibility that a power cable under the Baltic Sea between Finland and Estonia has been sabotaged is being investigated after it stopped working...
Bowl previews and takeaways: South Florida wins longest game in bowl history
Dec 25, 2024, 12:35 AM ET Open Extended Reactions The 2024 bowl season is underway, with several games already in the books. Our college...
‘No respite even at Christmas’: Starmer condemns Russian missile strikes on Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Russia’s Christmas Day bombardment of Ukraine, saying the hail of missiles and drones was “bloody and brutal”. The prime...
Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes near Kazakhstan’s Aktau airport
Children are among 32 people rescued alive from the wreckage of a passenger plane that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, killing 38 people....
King praises response to ‘lawless’ UK riots in Christmas message – as he gives ‘personal’ thanks to medics
The King has praised the community response to the “anger and lawlessness” of this summer’s riots in towns and cities around the UK in...
Underwater Neutrino Telescopes in the Mediterranean for Cosmic Research
Efforts are underway in the Mediterranean Sea to install the underwater neutrino telescope known as KM3NeT, as reported by various sources. The telescopes are...
Virginia Mathematicians Use Algebraic Geometry to Reduce Data Centre Energy Use
Efforts to improve data centre efficiency have led mathematicians at Virginia Tech to develop a novel method of data storage and retrieval. According to...
Princess of Wales ‘laden’ with flowers after royals attend Christmas Day church service at Sandringham
The Princess of Wales was “laden” with flowers from members of the public who waited to greet her after the royals attended the Christmas...