NASA’s Chandra telescope uses ‘X-arithmetic’ to reveal how black holes shape galaxy clusters (images)
A novel “X-arithmetic” technique reveals how black holes shape the universe’s largest structures.
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The surprising theology inside today’s Advent calendars
It would be easy to conclude that Advent calendars—usually with 25 compartments that reveal a treat, image or scripture, used to count down the days from Dec. 1 to Christmas Eve—represent just another way Christmas is ruined by commercialization. They’ve…
Polytechnic universities focus on practical, career-oriented skills, offering an alternative to traditional universities
For decades, a four-year college degree was widely seen as the standard path to getting most midlevel jobs in the United States. It was the expected entry point for getting a job as a marketing specialist, project manager, IT support…
Astronomers capture close-up images of nova explosions on 2 dead stars in unprecedented detail
The nova eruptions come about when a white dwarf steals too much matter from a close red giant companion.
Hanukkah celebrates both an ancient military victory and a miracle of light—modern Jews can pick from either tradition
Friends and family will come together to celebrate, share gifts and eat traditional foods as the eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah begins on Dec. 14, 2025.
SpaceX plans to go public in 2026, seeks $1.5 trillion valuation: reports
SpaceX plans to go public in 2026 and will seek a valuation of $1.5 trillion, according to media reports.
NASA Works with Boeing, Other Collaborators Toward More Efficient Global Flights
3 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) The 2025 Boeing ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a United Airlines 737-8, sits outside a United hangar in Houston. Boeing / Paul Weatherman Picture this: You’re just about done with a transoceanic…
57 ways to capture a dying star: Astronomers get a glimpse of what will happen when our sun dies
“With ALMA, we can now see the atmosphere of a dying star with a level of clarity in a similar way to what we do for the sun.”
Scientists find a massive hidden CO2 sponge beneath the ocean floor
Researchers found that eroded lava rubble beneath the South Atlantic can trap enormous amounts of CO2 for tens of millions of years. These porous breccia deposits store far more carbon than previously sampled ocean crust. The discovery reshapes how scientists…
Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case to determine whether President Donald Trump’s global tariffs are legal.