Sam Miller

Hubble revisits stunning Trifid Nebula after 30 years, and spots a growing jet of energy — Space photo of the week

Hubble revisited the aquatic-looking Trifid Nebula 30 years after its original observations. (Image credit: NASA, ESA, STScI. Image processing: J. DePasquale (STScI)) Quick facts What it is: Trifid Nebula (Messier 20) Where it is: 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius When it was shared: April 20, 2026 There are speckles, horns, and a…

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Why do cats and dogs shake their heads?

Most cat owners are familiar with the funny head shake their pets do, often after eating, drinking or enjoying a nice cheek scratch ​​‪—‬ they flick their head back and forth a mile a minute. Dogs and other mammals are known to show similar behaviors. So why do our furry friends shake like this, and…

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Trump signs an executive order to create federal voter lists

What we know about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting

An armed man exchanged gunfire with law enforcement after he rushed a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, authorities said, an event attended by President Donald Trump and high-ranking members of his administration. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive…

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UK departments at odds over energy demands of AI datacentres | AI (artificial intelligence)

UK departments at odds over energy demands of AI datacentres | AI (artificial intelligence)

One vision of the UK’s future involves a decarbonised economy powered by clean, renewable energy. Another involves making the UK an AI superpower. The government departments responsible for these two visions do not appear to have agreed on their numbers. The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) thinks AI datacentres will consume 6GW of…

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Trump signs an executive order to create federal voter lists

Suspect in White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting identified as Cole Thomas Allen

The man suspected of opening fire at officers during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday is a 31-year-old from Southern California, authorities said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The suspect was identified as Cole Thomas Allen, of Torrance, a federal…

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