A recent collision between a black hole and a neutron star has shocked scientists, showing that the two bodies were still on an oddly oval path just before they merged. This new finding contradicts the long‑held belief that such pairs must settle into neat, circular orbits before they meet. By re‑
The newest Apple phone could be a bit thicker than the last model, with a height of 8. 8mm instead of 8. 75mm on the previous version. Reports from a frequent leaker on Weibo say that this change may also make the phone heavier, possibly over 240 grams. A heavier body could mean a larger batte
Many people think health insurance is simple: you pay a premium, and the company covers what your doctor recommends. In reality, most patients must first ask for permission before a treatment can be paid for. This step, called prior authorization, often turns simple care into a long battle. Take th
The study looks at how teens use phones while in class and whether it changes the way they keep their minds on tasks. Researchers followed kids from 11 to 18 years old, watching what they did with their devices during lessons. They found that the more a student’s phone was used for non‑academic thin
The night a powerful tornado tore through Lake Village, Indiana, left two people dead and many injured. The victims were an elderly couple from the same family. Firefighters found several severely hurt residents right after the storm, but fewer than ten were taken to hospitals; some people chose to
China hit a 5 % growth target in 2025, but the headline numbers hide deeper worries. A housing slump and trade friction with the United States add to a problem that may be harder to solve: young people’s faith in their future. Many millennials and Gen Zers are trading down on everything—from fash
Intel has announced two updated versions of its Arrow Lake processors, called Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. The new chips use the same mix of performance (P‑cores) and efficiency (E‑cores) cores as earlier Arrow Lake models, but they run at slightly lower maximum speeds. The com
During the pandemic, leaders had to act fast. A survey of 112 people who worked on COVID‑19 in the U. S. looked at how useful data, models and teamwork were for making those decisions. Most respondents said that having data and predictive tools helped them choose the right actions. The biggest pr
The body’s internal clock can change how we react to food. A new study shows that eating fried oil at the wrong time of day can damage kidneys. Mice that ate oxidised frying oil whenever they wanted had trouble turning certain harmful molecules, called epoxides, into safer ones, called diols. Thi
The International Energy Agency has decided to make a record‑sized move by putting 400 million barrels of oil into the market. This is the biggest emergency release it has ever carried out, and it aims to soothe the shock caused by fighting in Iran. The agency did not give a specific date for when t
