Science

Why ‘Evolving’ Dark Energy Worries Some Physicists

May 6, 2025

If dark energy is weakening, as suggested by recent results, then the cosmos is far stranger than most physicists had supposed In 2024 a shockwave rippled through the astronomical world, shaking it to the core. The disturbance didn’t come from some astral disaster at the solar system’s doorstep, however. Rather it arrived via the careful […]

‘Black Mirror’ lives in our bleak future

May 6, 2025

The best science fiction is either pure spaceships and aliens escapism or intelligent present-day social commentary viewed through a more pliable lens than that available to Charlotte Bronte or even Tom Wolfe. By virtue of its title, Black Mirror is prevented from being the former, so it must succeed at the latter, which it did […]

Donald Trump is about to hit 100 days in office. Here’s how Americans feel about his presidency

May 5, 2025

Before his return to the White House, US President Donald Trump promised the "most extraordinary first 100 days of any presidency in American history". In many ways, he's delivered. With the swish of his black marker, Trump has signed a record-breaking number of orders, up-ending American institutions, reshaping international relationships, and sending US and global […]

Is the U.S. Becoming an Autocracy?

May 5, 2025

“I heard one of the ministers on TV this morning, stating, ‘After Ambassador Pressman leaves, he should avoid Hungary in the future,’ ” a representative from Human Rights Watch said. “I won’t be following that recommendation,” Pressman said, with a wry smile. “Well, bring a burner phone,” Szabolcs Panyi, an investigative journalist, said. It was […]

Exclusive: NSF stops awarding new grants and funding existing ones

May 5, 2025

Staffers at the US National Science Foundation, one of the biggest funders of basic research in the world, have been told to stop all “funding actions”.Credit: Tada Images/Shutterstock Staff members at the US National Science Foundation (NSF) were told on 30 April to “stop awarding all funding actions until further notice,” according to an email […]

How US’s Central Intelligence Agency Is Trying To Recruit Chinese Officials

May 5, 2025

The US's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has released two cinematic recruitment videos in a step aimed at deepening its intelligence reach inside China. The videos, which are just over two minutes long and are presented in Mandarin with Chinese subtitles, represent a major shift in the CIA's approach to hiring officials in China. The US […]

Anthony Michael Hall joins Jenna Ortega in Wednesday season 2

May 5, 2025

Wednesday Season 2 is landing some major guest stars with Lady Gaga, Steve Buscemi, and Haley Joel Osment joining this new spooky outing and now a new name has been confirmed for the upcoming second season in Anthony Michael Hall. He’s set to guest star in the series, but his role hasn’t been disclosed yet. […]

Ukraine, Czechia to cooperate in field of mental health

May 5, 2025

The Coordination Center for Mental Health under the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and the National Institute of Mental Health of the Czech Republic have signed a memorandum. First Lady Olena Zelenska reported this on Facebook, Ukrinform saw. The President's spouse recalled the fact that over the past decade, the Czech Republic has significantly reformed […]

Liberal senator slams leadership contender Angus Taylor, as another raises lack of women in party

May 5, 2025

One of the contenders to be Liberal leader, Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor, has been blasted by Liberal senator Hollie Hughes, who claims his lack of policy work was to blame for the party's election rout. "I have concerns about his capability. I feel we have zero economic policy to sell," Senator Hughes said on Radio […]

Wednesday season 2 adds Reacher star in mystery role – and it’s set to mark a Tim Burton reunion

May 5, 2025

The cast of Wednesday is expanding ahead of its eagerly anticipated season 2. Reacher star Anthony Michael Hall is the latest to join Jenna Ortega, Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and more in the Netflix hit's next chapter. His role, though, remains mysterious (and spooky), according to Variety. His involvement in the show is […]