Illustration of two black holes merging and sending gravitational waves across the cosmos Maggie Chiang for Simons Foundation Stephen Hawking’s 50-year-old theorem on how black holes merge together has been successfully tested thanks to huge advances in gravitational wave astronomy, which helped astronomers catch the waves caused by an unusually powerful collision as they passed…
Artist’s impression of the planet TRAPPIST-1e NASA/JPL-Caltech There are promising signs that one of the planets in the TRAPPIST-1 star system, which lies about 40 light years from Earth, has an atmosphere capable of supporting life. But scientists will need to image it 15 times more to make sure. TRAPPIST-1 is a small red dwarf…
A new map of the quantum landscape inside solids may unlock powerful materials Michael Strevens Imagine you are out on a walk. Outside the house in the fresh air you may have left the walls behind, but even so there are boundaries that limit where you can wander. In a city, you are constrained by…
Josie Ford Feedback is New Scientist’s popular sideways look at the latest science and technology news. You can submit items you believe may amuse readers to Feedback by emailing feedback@newscientist.com Super wasps One of Feedback’s least favourite genres of news story is “reports that sound like foreshadowing from the first 5 or 10 minutes of…
Major League Baseball (MLB) has extended the paid leaves of Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz indefinitely as the league continues its investigation into their potential involvement in gambling activities during games. Investigation Details Initially, Clase and Ortiz were set to be sidelined until at least August 31. However, MLB and the players’ union…
The Chicago Cubs are making headlines by signing veteran first baseman Carlos Santana just days after his release from the Cleveland Guardians. In addition, they have officially added pitcher Aaron Civale, who was placed on waivers by the Chicago White Sox. Carlos Santana’s Season Overview At 39 years old, Santana has had a challenging season…
The New York Mets suffered a 5-1 defeat to the Miami Marlins on Sunday, concluding a tough four-game series in which the Mets won just one. The loss drops the Mets to 73-64, while the Marlins improve to 65-72. Kodai Senga’s Ongoing Struggles Kodai Senga’s difficulties continued as he took the mound for the Mets.…
In a thrilling matchup at Fenway Park, Jarren Duran’s remarkable inside-the-park home run propelled the Boston Red Sox to a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, avoiding a series sweep. Key Moment in the Fifth Inning The game was tied 1-1 when Duran stepped up in the bottom of the fifth inning. He launched a…
In a thrilling finale to their homestand, the San Francisco Giants secured a decisive 13-2 victory against the Baltimore Orioles, propelled by a remarkable performance from veteran starter Justin Verlander. Verlander’s Gutsy Effort After a strong start that featured plenty of swing-and-misses, Verlander opted to pitch more to contact as his pitch count soared to…
The New York Yankees faced a disappointing end to their series against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, falling 3-2 in a game that denied them a chance to sweep the season series against the American League’s bottom team. Despite the loss, Aaron Judge’s first-inning home run provided a bright spot, marking a significant milestone…