Astronomers followed periodic Comet 161P/Hartley-IRAS as it swept past Earth during its 2025 return. During early October, it came within roughly 0.4 astronomical units of the planet. That distance equals…
A cloud on a planetary scale During certain Martian seasons, a brilliant cloud develops near Arsia Mons shortly before sunrise. It then streams westward for hundreds of miles, becoming visible…
What regulators are examining Japan’s competition watchdog is examining leading brewers over allegations that they coordinated beer prices. The Japan Fair Trade Commission enforces the country’s Antimonopoly Act. Reports have…
A 16-day celebration begins Colorado Springs has launched a 16-day science festival designed to move learning beyond classrooms and textbooks. The Cool Science Festival combines public demonstrations, experiments, discussions, and…
The deployment of a third U.S. aircraft carrier changes the American military posture across the Middle East. It adds another flight deck, more escorts, broader surveillance, and extra command capacity…
Britain’s communications regulator has opened its first Online Safety Act investigation involving Meta’s Instagram. Ofcom will examine whether the platform met duties created by the 2023 legislation. The decision moves…
An October approach Comet 161P/Hartley-IRAS reaches its minimum distance from Earth during October 2026. This event marks the comet’s closest geocentric point during its current passage through the inner solar…
A disputed transition reaches the throne Uganda’s Bamasaaba community enthroned former television news anchor Jude Mike Mudoma as its cultural leader in October 2023. The ceremony took place at the…
A national baseline for animal cafés Japan’s Ministry of the Environment has launched the country’s first nationwide survey focused specifically on animal cafés. Officials want reliable information about animal care,…
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two laws on September 17, 2024, addressing artificial intelligence risks in entertainment work. Assembly Bill 2602, or AB 2602, governs certain contracts involving digital replicas…
