‘Nobody knew why this was happening’: Scientists race to understand baffling behavior of ‘clumping clouds’
Scientists are discovering that clumping clouds supercharge storms in surprising ways — driving heavy, deadly rainfall and flooding
Tractor beams inspired by sci-fi are real, and could solve the looming space junk problem
Researchers are developing a real-life tractor beam, with the goal of pulling defunct satellites out of geostationary orbit to alleviate the space junk problem.
US says it killed or captured 25 ISIL operatives in Syria over nine days
US Central Command says military campaign follows killing of US soldiers, ‘massive strikes’ across central Syria.
Trump bombs Venezuelan land for first time: Is war imminent?
US president says strike in Venezuela targeted a dock allegedly used to load boats with narcotics.
Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low
The protests began on Sunday after shopkeepers in Tehran staged a strike when the Iranian rial hit a record low against the US dollar.
Bitter recriminations between Russia, Ukraine as war eclipses peace push
Kremlin says alleged drone attack on presidential residence – called a fabrication by Kyiv – will affect peace talks.
Eurostar disruption to continue after power outage in Channel Tunnel
Eurostar services will resume with severe delays and possible cancellations after services were suspended due to a power supply problem.
Guinea junta chief takes lead in controversial election as social media restricted
TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.
K-pop band member sued for $30m after bitter record label feud
Record label Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain.
A Galactic Embrace
Data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory come together in this eye-catching photo of colliding spiral galaxies released on Dec. 1
Right-wing group claims abortions are contaminating our drinking water
The anti-abortion group Students for Life of America says the country’s waterways and drinking water are contaminated with “abortion water.” “People need to understand that
What is the ultimate hangover cure?
The Food Chain’s Ruth Alexander on what helps – and what doesn’t – if you’ve overindulged.
New 2026 laws are among the first of their kind to tackle climate change, drunken driving
The new year will begin with some first-of-their-kind laws in several states
The Wirecutter Show: Tips for Using A.I. Smartly With Kevin Roose
If you’ve ever wondered what chatbots are good for and how best to use them, this episode is for you.