Some 200 light years from Earth, the core of a dead star is circling a larger star in a macabre cosmic dance. The dead star is a type of white dwarf that exerts a powerful magnetic field as it pulls material from the larger star into a swirling, accreting disk.
Scientists get a first look at the innermost region of a white dwarf system
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Across the world, governments are tightening controls on speech, expanding surveillance and rolling back rights once thought to be secure.This post was originally published on this site
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When engaging in a political discussion, talking about what you oppose instead of what you support may make others more open to your views, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.This post was [...]
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Global human rights are in decline according to the findings of a recent study by researchers at the University of Rhode Island’s Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies.This post was originally published on this site
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The U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case to determine whether President Donald Trump’s global tariffs are legal.This post was originally published on this site
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Across the world, democracies are grappling with a widening gap between citizens and those who govern. Australia is no exception.This post was originally published on this site
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Societal and behavioral shifts, including growing recognition of children displaying harmful sexual behaviors and links to extremism, violence and financial scams are driving child sexual exploitation and abuse online, according to a new report.This post [...]
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Online discussions are often dominated by a small group of active users, while the majority remain silent. This imbalance can distort perceptions of public opinion and fuel polarization.This post was originally published on this site
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It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Oxford Dictionary has named “rage bait” its Word of the Year. The quantity of live-streamed drama in 2025 has made it clear that outrage is now fueling [...]
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Gen Z views the world as a scary place, according to new research presented at the 2025 Society for Risk Analysis Conference.This post was originally published on this site
