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Physicists discover a hidden “curveball” in quantum light
Physicists at the Paul Scherrer Institute have experimentally demonstrated an optical Magnus effect in quantum light, where laser interactions with ions shift slightly sideways, with implications for quantum computing precision.
Physicists can’t agree on how the Universe works
A comprehensive survey of physicists reveals limited agreement on fundamental questions about black holes, dark matter, and quantum gravity, with most standard answers failing to secure majority support.
NPR looked for ChatGPT’s new crisis feature. It’s hard to find
ChatGPT launched a Trusted Contact feature allowing users to designate someone the chatbot can alert during mental health crises, but the feature remains difficult for users to discover.
New lawsuit argues NIH violated First Amendment rights of grant applicants
Researchers are suing the NIH, alleging the agency violates First Amendment rights by screening grant applications for specific words and phrases to reject funding for disfavored research topics.
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‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ Is Back for Season 7: When and Where to Watch Online
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City returns for season seven on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bravo, with the premiere addressing significant personal challenges facing the cast members.
Three Years Alone on a Man-Made Island: Inside Oldenburg Opener, ‘Strange Neighbors’
Filmmaker Mi Steinbach spent three years alone on a German nature reserve filming a documentary that opens the Oldenburg Film Festival, capturing pristine wildlife alongside passing container ships.
The Oldenburg Film Festival According To: Director Vincent Grashaw
Director Vincent Grashaw returns to the Oldenburg Film Festival with his prison drama Bruton, marking his third consecutive year at the German indie festival.
Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
UK households within 500 meters of new power pylons will receive £250 annual energy bill discounts as the government pursues over 40 grid upgrade projects nationwide to modernize aging infrastructure.
Over 110 Groups to Congress: Don’t Criminalize Protest in Pipeline Safety Bill
Over 110 organizations urge Congress to reject protest criminalization language in a pipeline safety reauthorization bill, citing First Amendment concerns and existing legal remedies for pipeline tampering.
Sweeping Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Advances Toward House Vote
The House Rules Committee advanced legislation imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran, clearing a procedural hurdle for a possible vote this week, though Democrats raised concerns about expanding presidential tariff authority.
Leaked EU Draft Would Scrap Hydrogen Mandates for EU-Wide Target
A leaked EU Commission draft for the Renewable Energy Directive would replace binding hydrogen mandates with a flexible EU-wide target while expanding support for crop-based and advanced biofuels.
Fossil fuel advertising contracts at all-time high in 2026
A report finds fossil fuel companies maintained a record 1,321 advertising contracts with agencies in 2026, spending heavily on image campaigns despite climate concerns.
Export Constraints Curb Kazakhstan’s Ability to Offset the Global Oil Shortage
Kazakhstan’s oil production is declining and export infrastructure faces persistent disruption, limiting its ability to help offset a global energy shortage amid regional supply constraints.
AI Data Centers Are Driving Southeast Asia’s LNG Demand Through the Roof
Southeast Asia’s artificial intelligence data centers are driving natural gas demand surges, but regional energy leaders gathered at Gastech 2026 are considering renewable alternatives amid geopolitical disruptions and climate goals.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
A Glasgow retiree’s experience highlights affordability challenges with heat pumps and renewable energy, raising questions about whether the government’s focus on clean electricity generation adequately addresses heating and transport decarbonization.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Recent UK heatwaves are forcing a reassessment of climate policy priorities, with housing associations and policymakers increasingly weighing expensive heat adaptation measures like air conditioning against carbon reduction efforts.