Using data from the Japan-led XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) observatory, astronomers have directly observed a giant star’s outflow, called a stellar wind, being captured by its compact companion and providing the power source for strong X-ray flares. The research is part of NASA’s exploration of the extreme universe to better understand how the
Inside the G20 event in Chapel Hill, N.C. this week, tech leaders like OpenAI’s Sam Altman raved about AI’s capabilities and the need to build more data centers. But outside, protestors struck a different tune. In a “fireside chat” with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Altman called AI “incredible magic of intelligence in a bottle,” while
AUSTIN, Texas — Democrats are gathering to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, setting the stage for a wide open contest to succeed President Donald Trump and chart a path ahead as the party’s voters oscillate between progressive and more moderate candidates. The Democratic National Committee is expected to vote at its summer
An unexpected journey is taking us back to Middle-earth. Magic: The Gathering is heading back to J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic realm with Magic: The Gathering® | The Hobbit™, expanding on the wild success of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Whether you are a die-hard Commander brewer, a flavor fanatic, or just love tearing
Acts of kindness are few and far between in the harsh textile factory of Myanmar, where young San Kyi (Nandar Myat Aung) ekes out a meager living, hunched over a sewing machine. When new employee Theint (Nandar Myint Lwin) tells a white lie to cover it up after an unauthorized bathroom break, San Kyi’s face
In “Fruit Gathering,” director and writer Aung Phyoe consciously avoided exploring the “social” impact of the relationship between two repressed women, creating a sense of alienation but also deep intimacy. The film, which premieres at the Karlovy Vary festival as part of the Crystal Globe competition and is co-produced by Myanmar, the Czech Republic and
