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Scientists discovered two bizarre new sea spiders that are “nightmare fuel”
Researchers at the University of British Columbia identified two previously unknown sea spider species from the Salish Sea, including one with distinctive hairy legs and red eyes, marking the first new species formally described from the region in nearly 100 years.
Quantum computer simulates matter “popping into existence”
Researchers at Duke Quantum Center used a quantum simulator to observe string breaking dynamics, demonstrating how trapped ion quantum computers could explore fundamental physics questions about particle formation.
US prosecutors reopen case of alleged gang rape at Cornell University
New York prosecutors are reopening a criminal investigation into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University in 2024 after a woman filed a civil lawsuit this month.
Ukraine war briefing: Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy says more North Koreans to be deployed in Russia
Putin orders Russian army expansion to 1.55 million active servicemen as Ukraine reports over 8,000 North Korean troops already deployed to Russia with preparations underway for 10,000 more.
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A US Lamppost EV Charging Station Startup Eyes Rapid Scale-Up
Voltpost, a Brooklyn-based startup, is rapidly expanding its lamppost-mounted EV charging stations across multiple states, leveraging existing street infrastructure to provide convenient charging access for urban drivers without home chargers.
Why Tugboats Fit Batteries Better Than Their Power Ratings Suggest
Battery propulsion is becoming viable for tugboats despite their high power demands, as the vessels’ operational profile—characterized by low sustained loads with intermittent peak bursts—suits battery technology better than traditional power ratings suggest.
Global Energy Demand Set to Jump 60% by 2060 as Developing Nations Power Up
Emerging economies are projected to increase global energy demand by over 60 percent by 2060, requiring a mix of renewable and fossil fuel sources to meet rapid development needs.
Trump Proposes $5 Billion Fund to Rebuild Gulf Energy Infrastructure
President Trump has proposed a $5 billion U.S. contribution to a $10 billion multilateral fund aimed at rebuilding Gulf energy infrastructure damaged during the Iran conflict and developing alternative oil export routes.
Washington Needs This LNG Deal More Than Beijing Does
Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in Washington to discuss reviving a $6 billion-a-year US liquefied natural gas trade, contingent on Beijing lifting a 15% tariff imposed in 2025 that halted American shipments.
In Savannah, Georgia’s utility regulators faced public wrath over data centers
Georgia’s Public Service Commission held a meeting in Savannah this week to hear public concerns about data centers and rising electricity rates, drawing criticism over transparency regarding OpenAI’s utility contract.
Michael Sheen had ‘constructive’ meeting with first minister over toxic dumping claims
Actor Michael Sheen met with Wales’s First Minister to discuss toxic dumping claims featured in his BBC documentary, describing the encounter as constructive and encouraging.
Wasp spider seen in north of England latest ‘climate refugee’ amid global heating
A wasp spider, native to mainland Europe, has been spotted in northern England for the first time, potentially indicating how climate change is pushing species northward as their traditional habitats warm.
This Sicilian community has endured for centuries. Can it survive a changing climate?
Piana degli Albanesi, a Sicilian community founded by Albanian refugees 500 years ago, faces existential threats from intensifying wildfires and drought linked to climate change, prompting residents to consider leaving their ancestral homeland.
A giant crater may reveal the origin of Mars’ doomed moon
Scientists are studying Mars’ moon Phobos and its giant Stickney Crater to determine whether the moon formed from debris after a massive impact on Mars or was captured as an asteroid.
New chemical wipes out 95% of termites without harming humans
Researchers at UC Riverside found that bistrifluron, a chemical that disrupts insect exoskeleton formation, kills western drywood termites with 95-99% efficiency in laboratory tests without harming humans.
Hurricane Hunters reveal 4 warning signs that a storm is about to strengthen
Researchers identified four features that help tilted tropical cyclones align vertically and intensify, potentially allowing forecasters to provide communities with earlier warning time.