How AI helped astronomers uncover one truly weird supernova

Scientists have discovered a peculiar supernova that may have resulted from a star's misguided attempt to swallow a black hole. The new case, soon to be published in The Astrophysical Journal, supports the idea that massive stars don't just...

Geological disposal facility for nuclear waste could cost £54bn and ‘appears unachievable’

The UK government’s proposed solution for long-term storage of high-level waste from the nuclear sector, a geological disposal facility (GDF), has been described as “unachievable” in a Treasury assessment of the project. The National...

Astronomers Find ‘Punctum,’ a Bizarre Space Object That Might be Unlike Anything in the Universe

This little corner of space, near the constellation of Centaurus and over 12 million light-years away, may seem peaceful at first — but NGC 4945 is locked in a violent struggle. At the very centre of nearly every galaxy is a supermassive black...

Ecology to hear community feedback on East Selah PFAS response

Department of Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller will host a community listening session about the government's response to the PFAS contamination in East Selah. The event is planned at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 at the Selah Civic Center, according to a...

Planning policy mathematics leaves councillor ‘vexed’

Cllr Rob Harwood expressed his frustrations as the city council’s planning and rights of way panel considered a proposal to change the use of a Shirley dwelling into a seven-person house of multiple occupation (HMO). The main discussion around the...

The ecological promise of the Himalayan black pea

In the high-elevation desert region of the Trans-Himalayas, most people farm for a living. In the 1980s, they largely transitioned from subsistence-based to market-oriented production of commercial crops, such as green peas (Pisum sativum L.),...

How Kolam patterns in South India are secretly mathematical codes

Lost Particle Resurfaces As the Key to Universal Quantum Computing

Scientists found that adding a once-dismissed particle, the “neglecton,” allows Ising anyons to perform universal quantum computing. What was once seen as mathematical garbage may hold the key to the future of computation. Credit: SciTechDaily.com...

Improved performance in 2025 CSEC English and Mathematics

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dana Morris Dixon (right), in conversation with Permanent Secretary, Kasan Troupe, during a press conference held on Friday (August 15) at the Ministry’s Heroes’ Circle offices in...

QC Students shine at CSEC; Mathematics records improvement, but overall pass rate at 32%

Queen’s College student, Jayden Adrian, secured 21 Grade Ones and 6 Grade Twos to emerge as Guyana’s top performing student at this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. The QC boy told reporters this afternoon that...

'Mathematical' karaoke booths pop up at Edinburgh Fringe aiming to boost mental health

Karaoke booths are launching at Edinburgh Fringe inviting attendees to belt out songs mathematically proven to increase people’s moods. Kathartic Karaoke booths, launched by mental health charity Samaritans and mobile network Three, invite music...

How Physics Revealed a Life-Saving Blood Pressure Fix

Scientists uncovered a hidden cuff flaw that may miss 30% of hypertension cases — and found an easy fix. Credit: Shutterstock Cambridge researchers found that low downstream pressure in the arm can cause blood pressure cuffs to underestimate...

Free public astronomy observations at SIU

The SIU School of Physics and the local astronomy club will resume their monthly public astronomy observation nights this weekend. The first event is this Sunday from 9 to 10:30 pm on the roof of the Neckers Building on SIU's campus. SIU Students...

Inspiring Future Ecologists

Understanding the complexity of nature is not an easy task. Ecologists examine interactions among plants, animals, and the surrounding environment. We had the exciting opportunity to host a workshop, “Explore Biodiversity: Become an Ecologist”,...

Astronomy and Geophysics Still ‘Overwhelmingly White’ and Failing to Attract More Women, Survey Reveals

Women and ethnic minority groups are still significantly underrepresented in astronomy and geophysics despite attempts to bring about change over the past decade, research has shown. The survey, carried out by the Royal Astronomical Society and...

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded mathematics MCA expectations in Thief River Falls School District in 2023-24 school year?

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.comWillie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | sahanjournal.com In Thief River Falls School District 38.8% of the students passed...

2025 Mathematics and English Language CSEC passes improve

The pass rates of Jamaican students in Mathematics and English Language at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) level have shown improvements. In the June–July exam administered by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), 44 per...

Department of Mathematical Sciences Hosted Bootcamp for GAs New to Teaching

Cedric Commodore Participants and facilitators at the GA Bootcamp in Mathematical Sciences This fall, over 3,400 students will be in a lecture or drill that is led by a graduate assistant from the Department of Mathematical Sciences. To help...

Archdiocese promotes intergenerational ecological education through parish-school collaboration

Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. Bishop | Archdiocese of Louisville The encyclical “Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home” by Pope Francis emphasizes the importance of intergenerational justice and solidarity when it comes to caring for the...

Iceland Eclipse Festival Announces Once-In-A-Lifetime 2026 Astronomy & Music Event

On August 12, 2026—almost a year from now—a total solar eclipse will cover a handful of countries, including Iceland. Thanks to its arresting landscapes, laidback atmosphere, and geographic location, the Nordic country is a prime location to catch...