Atomic scientists adjust 'Doomsday Clock' closer than ever to midnight
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the clock to 89 seconds before midnight - the theoretical point of annihilation.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
2024 Nobel prizes announced this week
The Nobel prizes are presented to the laureates on Dec. 10, the anniversary of Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel's death.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Right again, Einstein! Study shows how antimatter responds to gravity
Researchers said they have demonstrated for the first time that antimatter responds to gravity the same way matter does.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Explainer: What is the 'Doomsday Clock' and how does it work?
This year, its setting will reflect for the first time a world in which Russia's invasion of Ukraine has revived fears of nuclear war.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Pele to spend Christmas in hospital after cancer advances
The three-time World Cup winner has spent the past three weeks in the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in Sao Paulo.
Wed Dec 21 2022
Pele's health improving but no forecast for hospital discharge, doctors say
Pele continues to show improvement, in particular the respiratory infection and is conscious with stable vital signs, a medical staff said.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Soccer - Pele in stable condition after admission to Brazilian hospital - Statement
Pele had a tumor removed from his colon in September 2021 and has since been in and out of the hospital for treatment on a regular basis.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Soccer - Pele discharged from hospital, remains in stable condition
Pele's clinical condition is good and stable, doctors said.
Fri Apr 22 2022
Soccer - Brazil's Pele back in hospital as tumour treatment continues
Pele's clinical condition is good and stable, and he is likely to be discharged in the next few days, doctors said.
Wed Apr 20 2022
Soccer - Pele 'super strong' as he recovers from tumor, daughter says
Pele was discharged from hospital after undergoing two days of chemotherapy treatment.
Sun Jan 23 2022
Soccer: Pele expects to leave hospital in 'a few days'
Brazilian soccer great Pele said he would be home from hospital in a few days after undergoing chemotherapy as part of his treatment following an operation to remove a colon tumor.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Rare Einstein manuscript set to fetch millions
A rare manuscript by theoretical physicist Albert Einstein goes under the hammer in Paris on Tuesday, with auctioneers aiming for a stratospheric price tag.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Brazilian soccer star Pele exercises after going through intensive care
The former player is seen at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo where he has been hospitalized after undergoing surgery to remove a tumour in his colon.
Thu Sep 23 2021
Soccer - Pele continues recovery, undergoes physiotherapy in hospital
Pele had a tumor removed on Sept. 4, continues to recover from colon surgery while undergoing physiotherapy in his Sao Paulo hospital room.
Sun Sep 19 2021
No clear reason yet for Washington air disaster that killed 67, officials say
NTSB has begun collecting wreckage, including portions of the helicopter, and is storing it at a hangar at Reagan National.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Where do the legal cases against Trump's executive orders stand?
Here is a look at the cases and where they stand.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Moments before deadly stampede at India's Maha Kumbh, devotees pleaded to open more routes
Police say the path leading to main bathing area is only 50 metres wide and barricaded on either side to avoid people spilling over.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Risk of violence escalates in Myanmar's civil war as junta flags elections
Myanmar's embattled ruling generals are making their most concerted effort to gain legitimacy - by pushing to hold another election.
Fri Jan 31 2025
UN rights chief seeks $500 million in 2025, warning that lives are at risk
The annual appeal is for funds beyond the allocated UN funds from member states' fees, which make up just a fraction of the office's needs.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Floods in Sabah, Sarawak: PM orders NADMA to strengthen federal, state response machinery
PM says the primary focus at this moment is the welfare of flood victims and ensuring the safety of people in the affected areas.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Millions of Hindus take "holy dip" a day after fatal stampede
Devotees take daily 'holy dips,' but on certain dates, "royal" dips are deemed more sacred, drawing larger crowds.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Trump orders agencies to scrub 'gender ideology' from contracts, websites
Federal agencies are required to "recognise women are biologically female, and men are biologically male."
Thu Jan 30 2025
US figure skaters were on board plane that crashed into Potomac River
US Figure Skating said athletes, coaches, and families returning from the National Development Camp were aboard the flight.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Disaster relief assets deployed to flood-affected areas in Sarawak - Ahmad Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that, so far, more than 50 relief centres have been activated to house flood victims in the state.
Thu Jan 30 2025