As a teenager in Sri Lanka, Ray Jayawardhana wrote to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory asking about its Voyager and Viking missions. In response, he received a brochure with photographs of Jupiter and Saturn. On Thursday, the astrophysicist who studies distant planets and writes about extraterrestrial life was installed as Caltech’s 10th president. He runs an … Read more
A small group of Adélie penguins return to their colony. A mega-colony of these penguins was hit by a big die-off in early 2024. Ralph Vanstreels hide caption toggle caption i Ralph Vanstreels Sailing toward the Danger Islands, Dr. Ralph Vanstreels had a good idea of what he might find: A lot of dead Adélie … Read more
Legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart, best known for his work in the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” franchises and his prolific, award-winning theater career, has died aged 86, his spokesperson confirmed. Stewart died at his home Wednesday, spokeswoman Kelly Bush Novak said in a statement. His death came after “a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s … Read more
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) said Wednesday night that he was ordering an investigation to determine whether Democratic candidate Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign should face criminal charges or civil action over allegations that she helped recruit a spoiler candidate in the state’s highly competitive race.
A Toledo judge banned anyone not involved in emergency, security, medical care or judicial work from entering the crash site, with an exclusion zone about a mile from the scene. Spain’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday that 42 foreign citizens from seven countries were involved in the crash, of whom one died and at least seven … Read more
Polymarket’s 2026 midterm election website organized on a laptop in Forest Hills, New York, USA, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Some users of international exchange prediction market platform Polymarket had funds stolen from their accounts due to a hack by an anonymous third-party provider. Polymarket contacted the authorities … Read more
Today’s (October 29, 2026) Google Home release notes detail what’s new in firmware updates for Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Wifi Pro. The first update of 2026 for Chromecast with Google TV (4K) was released earlier this month. At the time, Google’s changelog only mentioned the August 2026 Android security patch level and “Other … Read more
In the immortal words of Atlanta legend Zaza Pachulia, “Let’s go to Game 7, baby! Game 7!” The Atlanta Dream kept their season alive with an 80-69 victory over the Golden State Valkyries in Game 6 of the 2026 Finals on Thursday afternoon to tie the series at 3-3 and force Game 7, the first … Read more
Zombies have taken many forms in popular culture. In Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” music video, corpses emerge from their graves and perform an impressively coordinated dance. In HBO’s “The Last of Us,” a fungus infects humans, taking over their bodies and turning them into hosts that help spread the infection. Even Plankton tried to take control … Read more
LEBANON, Pa. —The Pennsylvania Department of Health is warning of a potential measles exposure at a Target in Lebanon County, according to a release issued Thursday. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Officials said a person who tested positive may have exposed others at the Target on Quentin Road in Lebanon on Oct. … Read more