NASA recently made an exciting announcement that an asteroid sample collected by its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft could help unravel the mysteries surrounding the origins of life on Earth. This asteroid, named Bennu, contains substantial amounts of carbon and water - molecular building blocks critical for the emergence of life billions...

An international cohort of leading scientists has embarked on an ambitious new research initiative called Polymathic AI. Their aim is to develop an artificial intelligence system capable of aiding discovery across diverse scientific domains. The researchers believe that "pre-training" an AI on massive multidisciplinary datasets will produce a more capable...

When the latest clashes erupted between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the contrast between the two sides' civil defense capabilities was stark. Israel possesses sophisticated early warning systems, shelters, and missile defense, while Gaza lacks even basic protections. This disparity leaves Palestinian civilians extremely vulnerable. Advanced Israeli Civil Defense Infrastructure...

Many parents worry about potential harm from risky play. But child experts explain how outdoor risky play aids key skills if supported appropriately. They offer tips on stepping back while still guiding kids. Concerns Around Overprotective Parenting There is growing concern over "helicopter parenting" where parents hover constantly, trying to prevent...

India superstar Virat Kohli and Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq embraced warmly, putting an ugly IPL episode behind them, as India thrashed Afghanistan by 8 wickets in the World Cup match at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. Kohli-Naveen Camaraderie Wins Hearts Naveen approached Kohli with an extended hand during India's successful run chase....

Dorothy Hoffner, a 104-year-old great-grandmother from Illinois, passed away peacefully in her sleep just over a week after likely setting the world record for the oldest person to skydive. Hoffner lived at the Brookdale Senior Living center in Ottawa, where staff said she will be greatly missed for her...

Are you curious about the astounding net worth and personal life of former kickboxing champ turned internet personality Andrew Tate? Known for his notable success in the ring and as a businessman, Tate's story offers an intriguing peek into what makes him tick. Whether you aim to get inspired by...

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma smashed a sensational century against Afghanistan, breaking the record for most centuries in ICC World Cup history. His 7 World Cup hundreds now make him the leading century-scorer, surpassing legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Kapil Dev. Rohit's fiery 63-ball 100 powered India's strong start chasing 273....

After 11 days of fighting that has left over 1,200 Israelis and 1,055 Palestinians dead, Israel and the militant group Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire. The truce comes as Israel's political parties put aside their differences to form an emergency unity government in response to the crisis. Israel's Long...

Nine United Nations staff members have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza since Saturday, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, confirmed on Wednesday. UNRWA said its own headquarters in Gaza City and many schools turned shelters were also damaged as Israel continues its aggressive counteroffensive against Hamas....