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Researchers have discovered significant anomalies, known as “glitches,” in a magnetar—a highly magnetic variant of a neutron star situated near the Milky Way’s core. These glitches have unexpectedly accelerated the star’s rotation speed. These sudden accelerations, followed by a deceleration, could shed light on the mysterious interiors of magnetars. Understanding these processes is crucial for unraveling how magnetars generate Fast …

A groundbreaking study has introduced the idea that massive planets such as Jupiter might have originated not as the spherical bodies we see today but as flattened disks, situated far from their central stars. Astronomers have found thousands of exoplanets beyond our Solar System, yet the precise process of their formation remains a puzzle. This recent research utilized computer simulations …

Ilia Topuria from Georgia clinched the Featherweight championship title at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 298 by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski from Australia in the second round. This victory at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, keeps Topuria’s UFC record perfect with seven wins, and his overall mixed martial arts (MMA) record at an impressive 15-0. The event also featured …

In a surprising turn of events at the ATP Buenos Aires tournament on Saturday, world number two Carlos Alcaraz was defeated in straight sets by Chile’s Nicolas Jarry during the semi-finals. Alcaraz, who was the defending champion and participating in his first event since his quarter-final exit at the Australian Open, lost 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 to the 28-year-old Jarry. Having …

Weather experts are forecasting that February 2024 is poised to break existing records for high temperatures, attributing this surge to both human-caused global warming and the El Nino phenomenon. This alarming trend is especially noticeable in sea-surface temperatures, raising concern among climate scientists. Dr. Joel Hirschi from the UK National Oceanography Centre has expressed to The Guardian the rapid pace …

U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has expressed opposition to an Algerian-proposed resolution for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, stating that if presented for a vote in its current form, the U.S. would not endorse it. Thomas-Greenfield highlighted ongoing efforts by the U.S. to negotiate a deal between Israel and Hamas, aiming for the release of hostages and a …

In the city of Rafah, located in southern Gaza, two airstrikes resulted in the death of at least 13 individuals, as reported by Dr. Marwan Al-Homss, the director of Abu Yousuf Al-Najjar Government Hospital, on Saturday. The initial strike targeted the northern part of Rafah, claiming the lives of six family members, including several women and children. A subsequent strike …

On Saturday, Israeli airstrikes on Deir al-Balah, a central area in Gaza, resulted in the death of at least 44 Palestinians, with many more injured, according to a doctor from Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital speaking to CNN. Previously, medical staff from both Al-Aqsa and Al-Awda hospitals had reported at least 30 fatalities to CNN. Disturbing footage shared with CNN depicted the …