MIT Students Study Aurora Plasma in Alaska’s Extreme Cold
MIT graduate students conducted plasma physics research under Alaska’s aurora borealis, overcoming harsh conditions to observe…
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EF-3 Tornado Cuts 82-Mile Path Across Southern Mississippi
A powerful EF-3 tornado tracked through five counties in southern Mississippi on May 6, 2026, damaging hundreds of homes and visibly scarring the landscape…
Summer Air Travel Faces Delays, Cancellations Amid Rising Costs and Capacity Limits
Passenger volumes, flight cancellations, and ticket prices are all expected to rise this summer due to staffing shortages, weather, and higher fuel costs
Stephen Colbert Signs Off as “The Late Show” Ends After 33 Years
Stephen Colbert closes out his final "The Late Show" episode, ending the franchise after 11 years as host amid CBS's decision to retire the…
Democratic Primary in California Latino District Exposes Party Divisions
A competitive California congressional primary highlights tensions between progressives and moderates in the Democratic Party amid efforts to reclaim a key Latino district
Hubble Reveals Galaxy Cluster MACS J1141.6-1905 in Visible and Infrared Light
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured detailed images of the galaxy cluster MACS J1141.6-1905, located about four billion light-years away in the constellation Crater
Consumer Spending Remains Strong Despite Rising Financial Strains
Despite financial stress and rising gas prices, U.S. consumer spending remains resilient, driven largely by wealthier households and temporary tax refund boosts
New Website Tracks $12.5 Billion U.S. Air Traffic Control Upgrades
The Department of Transportation launches a site to monitor progress on extensive FAA modernization projects ahead of a busy summer travel season
MIT Researchers Uncover How Visual Cortex Neurons Process Information
A new study reveals specific organizational rules that govern how neurons in the mouse visual cortex integrate synaptic inputs to respond to visual stimuli
Randstad CEO Predicts AI Will Replace 7-8% of Jobs Within a Decade
Randstad’s CEO expects AI to impact job displacement modestly over 5 to 10 years while boosting worker productivity and demanding significant infrastructure investment