A previously unexplored globular cluster glitters with multicolored stars in this NASA Hubble Space Telescope image. Globular clusters like this one, called ESO 591-12 or Palomar 8, are spherical collections of tens of thousands to millions of stars tightly bound together by gravity.
Hubble observations give ‘missing’ globular cluster time to shine
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A new report from the University of East Anglia has raised concerns about the state of democracy around the world during 2024’s “Super Cycle” of elections.This post was originally published on this site
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Artificial intelligence may be marketed as society’s great equalizer—transforming businesses, streamlining work and making life easier for all—but for many marginalized Americans, AI doesn’t feel like a promise.This post was originally published on this site
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Something dangerous is happening to the U.S. economy, and it’s not inflation or trade wars. Chaotic deregulation and the selective enforcement of laws have upended markets and investor confidence. At one point, the threat of [...]
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Based on pronouncements in 2024, you might think now is the time to see U.S. citizens streaming out of the country. Months before the 2024 presidential election, Americans were saying they would leave should candidate [...]
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Cities around the world pursue urban renewal under the banner of resilience and diversity. The idea is simple: if neighborhoods include socially and economically diverse residents, it will lead to stronger social cohesion, greater trust, [...]
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A new study from King’s Business School and the University of Edinburgh has found that aligning corporate identity with political ideology can help businesses resonate with certain stakeholders—but may also restrict strategic flexibility and create [...]
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In the wake of the largest series of U.S. tariff hikes since 1930, a new study from Michigan State University explores how this economic shock is reshaping global supply chains and offers a framework to [...]
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Americans disapprove of the Trump administration’s policies targeting science and medicine by a margin of more than 2 to 1, according to a survey by Rutgers and other universities.This post was originally published on this [...]
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New research, which has reviewed major U.K. political parties’ past manifestos, finds they all lack the boldness needed to tackle the structural roots of inequality and significantly raise people out of poverty.This post was originally [...]
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Anti-witchcraft laws fail to prevent thousands of annual accusations and deaths, according to report
Every year thousands of people globally are wrongly accused of witchcraft, often with fatal consequences yet, says new research, legislation designed to stamp out the barbaric practices is rarely used.This post was originally published on [...]
