Malaysia probing leak of classified Chinese note over South China Sea
Move follows publication of leaked document warning Malaysia off oil drilling by Philippine media outlet.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 923
As the war enters its 923rd day, these are the main developments.
New Zealand’s young leaving in record numbers as cost of living bites
New Zealanders are seeking opportunity overseas at unprecedented rates amid disillusionment over house prices and jobs.
How Venezuela’s recent history can inform its present-day election crisis
Venezuela is no stranger to contested elections. What can the past reveal about the results of July's presidential race?
Scientists Uncover Mysterious Doughnut Structure in Earth’s Outer Core
Scientists at ANU have discovered a doughnut-shaped area in Earth’s liquid outer core that could help explain mysteries about the planet’s magnetic field, highlighting the need for ongoing multidisciplinary research in this area. Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU)
New Light on Old Bones: Scientists Solve Archaeogenetic Puzzle of Las Gobas
The Las Gobas study offers new insights into the genetic isolation and disease history of a medieval Spanish community, reevaluating the origins of smallpox in Iberia. A team of researchers from Sweden and Spain have conducted a comprehensive archaeogenetic study
Electrifying the Artemis Era: NASA’s Gateway Propulsion System Testing Throttles Up
NASA’s Gateway station is testing its Power and Propulsion Element (PPE), built by Maxar, which will provide power, communications, and propulsion. The PPE will join HALO, and together they’ll launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy in late 2024. The powerhouse
Rewriting the Rules of Magnetism: How Laser Pulses Could Redefine Data Storage
International researchers have established a 25 nm spatial limit for the all-optical switching of magnetization, essential for advancing high-density data storage technologies, due to rapid electron cooling at the nanoscale. Magnetization can be switched using a single laser pulse, but
Fuzzy first photo of a black hole gets a sharp makeover
The first photo ever taken of a black hole looks a little sharper now.
Over 40% of pet cats play fetch — but scientists aren't quite sure why
About 40% of cats play fetch with their owners, but it's not clear why.
Paper airplane breaks a world distance record
It's a bird... It's a plane... It's a paper airplane!
Massive helium reservoir in Minnesota could solve US shortage
A helium reservoir with the highest concentrations ever seen could hold enough of the gas to address critical shortages in the U.S. affecting tech, medicine and space exploration.
War within a war: Israel takes aim at Hamas militants in Lebanon
Officials and experts in Lebanon say Israel’s assassination campaign against Palestinian militants has brought Hamas and Hezbollah closer together.