On a hill above Washington, D. C. , a team of scientists watches the sky. They belong to the U. S. Naval Observatory, or USNO for short. Their job is simple: keep track of the stars and the exact moment in time. Since 1873 a telescope at USNO has watched bright stars every night. The data
Ryland Grace returns from a trip to Tau Ceti after aging only four years, while Earth waits 14. This gap isn’t just storytelling—it’s basic physics. Moving close to light speed slows your personal clock, a concept called time dilation. Grace’s ship accelerates constantly, so his clock keeps ticking
After years of fighting in the Black Sea, Ukraine has figured out ways to keep ships moving despite enemy attacks. Now the country’s president wants to help others do the same in a different hotspot: the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway between Iran and Oman sees millions of barrels of oil pas
A new review shows that children and teens are spending more time on computers, phones, tablets and video games than they did before the pandemic. The only exception is television, which has been watched less over the last few years. Researchers sifted through 60 studies that covered kids up t
Technology shares feel the squeeze from global politics and oil price hikes, but experts still see a bright future for chip makers thanks to AI growth. Micron Technology has surged 292 % last year, powered by high demand for memory chips that AI needs. The company’s recent earnings were strong, y
The invention of real‑time PCR transformed how scientists measure DNA. Three decades ago, researchers checked amplified samples only after the reaction finished, using gels and visual scans. That method was slow and gave shaky results, making it hard to run many tests at once. A special anniv
The new Hulu release throws viewers into a chaotic mix of gangster action and time‑travel hijinks. The story follows Mike, a weary enforcer who’s tired of the mob life, and his partner Nick. Nick is not just a buddy—he’s from the future and has slipped back half a year to fix past mistakes. He convi
The United Kingdom has issued fresh rules for parents, urging them to limit the amount of time young children spend on electronic devices. The guidance says that babies under two years old should not use screens at all, while children aged two to five should be capped at one hour of solo screen time
Digital calendars help people decide when to do things. They show a week at a time, and users can move events around by dragging or picking slots from a list. The study looked at whether the weekend is visible in this week view and how that changes the way people plan. Researchers watched 105 peopl
President Trump has announced a 60‑day pause on the Jones Act, an old law that requires U. S. ships and crews for domestic cargo moves. The waiver is aimed at speeding the flow of oil, gas, fertilizer and coal into American ports while military operations in the Middle East continue. The move comes
