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CNN anchor calls on Congress to back Trump, officially 'authorize' Iran war
CNN's Michael Smerconish urged Congress to formally authorize President Donald Trump’s ongoing war with Iran during his show Saturday, arguing lawmakers must stop delaying a clear vote as the statutory deadline under the War Powers Resolution approaches."The core question is simple: do you believe it’s essential that Iran not acquire a nuclear weapon?" Smerconish said at the top of the segment.Congress faces an April 28 deadline when the War Powers Resolution requires both chambers to authorize...
India’s clean energy push: Govt mulls bids for 220 MWe Small Modular Reactor
India is poised to advance its nuclear energy program by inviting bids for the 220 MWe Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR-200) within six months. This initiative, a key part of the nation's clean energy transition, will allow foreign companies to partner with local firms.
Distraught widow blasts massage parlor for refusing to transfer $1,700 in pre-booked vouchers bought by her late husband before his death
Distraught widow blasts massage parlor for refusing to transfer $1,700 in pre-booked vouchers bought by her late husband before his deathBy ALEXA CIMINO, US REPORTER Published: 15:31, 19 April 2026 | Updated: 15:32, 19 April 2026 e-mail View comments
'Highly unusual' cannonball cache found at construction site in coastal city may be world's first
Archaeologists recently uncovered a cache of hundreds of medieval cannonballs at a construction site in Belgium.The discovery was made ahead of construction of an administrative center in Nieuwpoort, the city said in a recent press release.In a translated statement, the city said the research "has already yielded highly valuable finds that may shed more light on an important chapter of Nieuwpoort’s history."VALUABLE DISCOVERY IN EGYPT REVEALS 3,000-YEAR-OLD SCROLLS WITH SECRET MESSAGES STILL UNR...
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
Why are gray whales dying in San Francisco's waters? US scientists search for clues
Why are gray whales dying in San Francisco's waters? US scientists search for clues43 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNardine SaadLos AngelesKathi George / The Marine Mammal CenterAn adult female dead gray whale floated into the San Francisco Bay in California in March.California's blustery San Francisco Bay is home to the Golden Gate Bridge, commercial ports, public marinas and ferry boats. But more recently, a new sight is attracting locals' attention: Eastern Nort...
How hydrogen could help China cut natural gas use and carbon emissions
China has started work on a project to reduce natural gas consumption by blending it with hydrogen that will provide energy to 100,000 households. The project in Weifang in the eastern province of Shandong is first to be carried out on such a scale and forms part of the country’s green energy push, an effort that is likely to gain further momentum in the wake of the current global energy crisis. It uses equipment capable of handling up to 30,000 cubic metres (1 million cubic feet) of...
Cracks are starting to form on fusion energy’s funding boom
It happens in every emerging industry: founders and investors push toward a common goal, until the money starts to roll in and that shared vision begins to diverge. Cracks are emerging in the fusion power world, which I saw firsthand at The Economist’s Fusion Fest in London last week. It didn’t dampen the overall buoyant mood, lifted by fusion startups’ fundraising haul of $1.6 billion in the last 12 months. But people had differing opinions on two key questions: When should fusion startup...
Blue Origin Launches With First Reused Booster
Blue Origin, the US space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, successfully reused and recovered a booster for its New Glenn rocket on Sunday, confirming its mastery of a technical feat that could boost its launch cadence and expand its rivalry with SpaceX. Bloomberg Tech Co-Host Ed Ludlow joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
String of scientist deaths, vanishings fuels expert talks of shadow ops and silenced secrets: 'Very serious'
Nearly a dozen mysterious deaths and disappearances of high-level scientists throughout the United States is raising eyebrows as one expert suggests the individuals may have been targeted for their knowledge or forced to disappear for their own protection. At least 11 people have either died or vanished since 2022, with the vast majority involved in researching nuclear science and space – and some connected to UFO studies. Michael David Hicks, 59; Frank Maiwald, 61; Nuno Loureiro, 47; Jason Thom...
Who will be the next person to walk on the moon? The most likely candidates revealed, as NASA counts down to its return to the lunar surface for the first time in over 50 years
Who will be the next person to walk on the moon? The most likely candidates revealed, as NASA counts down to its return to the lunar surface for the first time in over 50 yearsREAD MORE: NASA astronaut finds God after returning to EarthBy WILIAM HUNTER, SENIOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY REPORTER Published: 07:43, 19 April 2026 | Updated: 13:00, 19 April 2026 e-mail 124 View comments
Expert Explains | India’s nuclear pivot: FBRs the future, PHWRs to anchor growth until technology matures
As India deregulates the nuclear power sector, NPCIL MD Bhuwan Chandra Pathak explains how the company will play a “motherly role" in fostering private participation through technology, project development, and design.
Is that a flying ship or ghost? Physics solves Flying Dutchman legend
Is that a flying ship or ghost Physics solves Flying Dutchman legend
Ancient diary helps scientists confirm massive solar storm in 1204
Science & TechnologyAncient diary helps scientists confirm massive solar storm in 1204By Web Desk-Apr 19, 2026An ancient diary is aiding scientists in confirming that a significant solar storm struck Earth 800 years ago, a storm illustrating the sun’s potential dangers. The Japanese poet Fujiwara no Teika recorded in his personal diary, “Meigetsuki,” or “The Record Of The Clear Moon,” that he observed red lights across the Kyoto sky for three nights in 1204. In the ancient diary, he noted a...
Scientists decipher the geological history of the Grand Canyon
Must ReadScience & TechnologyScientists decipher the geological history of the Grand CanyonBy Reuters -Apr 19, 2026The Grand Canyon is a marvel on the landscape of North America, a breathtaking geological feature in the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona presenting dramatic contours and richly colored vistas. Research is now providing insight into how and when the Colorado River, whose continuous might has carved out the canyon over millions of years, came to flow through the region. By stu...
Spring flowers bloom early due to warmer weather and a wet winter
Vibrant spring flower displays due to warm spring sunshine and a wet winter Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Recent warm weather has encouraged the tulips at Hampton Court Palace to bloom slightly earlier than usual this yearBySarah Keith-LucasLead Weather PresenterPublished24 minutes agoCommentsA warm start to spring after a mild, wet winter has meant optimal conditions for a vivid display of spring flowers in some places this year.Wet earth, plenty of sunshine and a lack of frosts have com...
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Martian meteorite samples found contaminated with terrestrial ballpoint pen ink
Must ReadScience & TechnologyMartian meteorite samples found contaminated with terrestrial ballpoint pen inkBy Web Desk-Apr 19, 2026Martian meteorites frequently make global headlines, but a fascinating discovery by a research team at the University of the Basque Country has revealed something completely unexpected. While analyzing meteorite samples received directly from NASA’s Johnson Space Center, scientists found microscopic traces of ballpoint pen ink. Published in Applied Geochemistry...
The Little Probe That Could: Why Voyager 1 Matters, and Why NASA Just Switched Part of It Off
NPR Science LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Science The Little Probe That Could: Why Voyager 1 Matters, and Why NASA Just Switched Part of It Off April 19, 20261:40 AM ET By Willem Marx FILE - This illustration provided by NASA depicts Voyager 1. NASA/AP hide caption toggle caption NASA/AP Nearly half a century ago, a spacecraft roughly the size of a small car set off from the Florida coast atop a rocket to begin what was supp...
Lyrid meteor shower due to peak in just a few days - where and when is best to see it
Lyrid meteor shower due to peak in just a few days - where and when is best to see itThe Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's where and when to spot it.CommentsNewsLindsay Dodgson06:00, 19 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesLet your eyes adjust to the darkness to get the best chance of seeing the display(Image: PA)Keen stargazers out there are in for a treat as the Lyrid meteor shower lights up the skies this month, with up to 20 shooting stars an hour expected at its peak on Tuesd...