NASA makes it clear: the “monster” in the center of the Milky Way (4 million days) has a set date for its “awakening”.

Combined X-ray and infrared image of Sagittarius A* in the center of the Milky Way with a close-up image of the black hole region.

From here on Earth, the Milky Way looks quiet. Yet at its center is Sagittarius A*, a black hole millions of times more massive than the Sun. It’s been quiet for a long time, but astronomers think the silence won’t last forever. New research suggests that this sleeping giant will reawaken when our galaxy collides … Read more

Solving quantum computing problems – Nature Electronics

Solving quantum computing problems - Nature Electronics

From scaling to error correction, many problems still need to be solved before a working quantum computer can be built, but researchers continue to find the necessary solutions. Quantum computers can be used to solve complex problems that are impossible for the most conventional computer. But building a working quantum computer is, of course, not … Read more

Quantum Computing Builds an Impossible Molecule – with Big Implications

Dyson orbital

Isosurface of the Dyson orbital, taken from Piccinelli, Samuele, et al., “Exploring paths towards quantum chemistry: the case of a molecule with a half-Möbius topology,” arXiv, 9 March 2026. arXiv:2603.08696 A recent paper in the journal Science announced the discovery of a truly new and surprising substance that could have a major impact on our … Read more

The Alberta NDP is not considering a name change – for now – in the middle of far from the federal party | CBC News

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Listen to this article 5 minute estimate The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Incorrect names may appear. We work with our partners to constantly review and improve results. A quick push to push the New Democrats away from the new-fangled party doesn’t mean Albertans should expect any changes to the … Read more

Unrecorded ‘space laser’ bursts from merging galaxies 8 billion light-years away

A diagram showing the fabric of spacetime with a boxout on the top-left with a blurry blue-white orb with jets shooting from both sides. There's a red blurry ring around the orb, but the jets are slightly jutting out from the ring.

Astronomers have spotted the farthest and brightest “cosmic laser,” or megamaser, ever seen, and it’s still exploding as a result of a collision of galaxies that happened when the universe was halfway through its current age. This star system, named HATLAS J142935.3–002836, emits light that should have traveled about 8 billion years before arriving. The … Read more

At least 70 have been killed in the Haiti massacre, a rights group says, exceeding the official toll

At least 70 have been killed in the Haiti massacre, a rights group says, exceeding the official toll

Human rights groups say 70 are dead, officials say 16 The rights group estimates that 6,000 people have been displaced by the violence The Office of the Secretary-General of the United Nations is calling for a thorough investigation PORT-AU-PRINCE, March 30 (Reuters) – At least 70 people were killed and 30 wounded in an attack … Read more

SpaceX Finally Goes Public and the Space Industry Goes Buzzing

A chalkboard illustration of an IPO and a rocketship going up.

SpaceX took space investors on a roller-coaster ride last week – and SpaceX hasn’t announced yet! SpaceX iHowever, rumours having an IPO prospectus is fine. But once it’s passed, the story won’t end; it will just be starting. Like The Wall Street Journal explained last week, Elon Musk’s “unusual” plan to IPO’ing SpaceX will begin … Read more

NASA’s Mars Bombshell: A Possible Ancient Biosignature – Our First Sign of Life? – Iowa Park Leader

NASA's Mars Bombshell: A Possible Ancient Biosignature - Our First Sign of Life? - Iowa Park Leader

Amazing tip on Martian rocks The Tolerance The rover, which has been exploring Mars since January 2021, got the chance biosignature in the Jezero Crater area. Scientists saw unusual, colorful objects specks in a rock called “Cheyava Falls,” which is located at the foot of an ancient valley. This ancient valley was once considered flowing … Read more

6 Most Rattlesnake Infested Areas in the Pacific Northwest

Colchuck Lake, located within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington.

In the Pacific Northwest there are different species of rattlesnake, such as the western rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) and its subspecies, such as the Great Basin rattlesnake, that live in the slopes and grasslands of the region. While encounters are still rare, some areas across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho are known to support more people than … Read more

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be 12 billion years old – so its old star system may no longer exist.

3I/ATLAS travels through space in this black and white gif.

The asteroid that recently dominated the headlines, 3I/ATLAS, may be between 10 and 12 billion years old, a new analysis of the isotopic composition of the comet has shown. This so-called “invader” in our planetary system is only the third object reported to enter our cosmic environment from beyond. If these predictions of new comet … Read more