The Most Vexing Variable in the Search for E.T.

This is the last of three blog posts associated with this week’s episode of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, which addresses life in the universe. Read the first and second here. Someday, in the not too ...

Scientists Propose Quantum Network to Finally Detect Universe’s Mysterious Missing Substance

Researchers at Tohoku University have shown that linking quantum sensors in optimized networks can dramatically boost their sensitivity. Uncovering dark matter, the invisible substance thought to bind ...
Science Daily

Scientists stumble on a hidden quantum trick in 2D materials

Researchers have found that 2D materials can self-form microscopic cavities that trap light and electrons, altering their quantum behavior. With a miniaturized terahertz spectroscope, the team ...
CNET

Your Ultimate Guide to AI Video Generators: How to Use Sora 2, Veo 3 and More

Not every AI video generator will be right for your project or budget. Here's how to choose one that's right for you.
eLife

Overexpression of Ssd1 and calorie restriction extend yeast replicative lifespan by preventing deleterious age-dependent iron uptake

This important study uses innovative microfluidics-based single-cell imaging to monitor replicative lifespan, protein localization, and intracellular iron levels in aging yeast cells. The evidence for ...
WPSD Local 6

Graves County restricted custody inmates, law enforcement find common ground in handcrafted gift

GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. — One recent gift to Mayfield-Graves County law enforcement shows that the community’s goodwill can be expressed in surprising places. Inmates at the Graves County Restricted ...
AOL

C-SPAN Chief Jumps to ‘Ceasefire’ After ‘Crossfire’ in Bid to Create News Programs That Unify, Not Divide

Earlier in his career, Sam Feist ran a news program called “Crossfire” that tried to capture viewership by having liberals and conservatives bicker with one another. Now he hopes to achieve similar ...
The New York Times

First thoughts on Connor McDavid’s Oilers extension: Why a discount? Does it re-set the market?

Connor McDavid has played in the Cup Final two straight years with the Oilers. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images) After years of speculation, Connor McDavid agreed to re-sign with the Edmonton Oilers on ...
Yahoo

Right-wing Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan's first female premier

34,334 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others?34,334 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others?
New York Post

Terrorist kills at least 2 worshippers at Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur

At least two people were killed and multiple others seriously injured in a terror attack Thursday when a knife-wielding madman plowed a car into pedestrians and ...
Fox2Now St. Louis

General Mills to close three Missouri plants, one in St. Charles

MISSOURI — Three Missouri-based General Mills manufacturing plants are closing, according to a company filing on Wednesday. General Mills, which announced its acquisition of Whitebridge Pet Brands in ...
IGN

'I Find 'You Spoiled It!' to Be, Typically, the Cry of Spoilt People' — Stephen King Doesn't Think You Can Spoil a Good Story, but He Does Have One Exception

Movie makers are often obsessed with preventing spoilers. The likes of Marvel and DC do their best to keep their productions under wraps — sometimes with limited success. Horror legend Stephen King, ...