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JWST and ALMA Reveal 'Galaxy-Killing' Wind in Early Universe

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), in combination with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), has uncovered new evidence about the violent mechanisms that shaped the early universe. Researchers have detected what they describe as a "galaxy-killing" wind—a powerful outflow driven by cosmic mergers between galaxies.

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Amazon Discloses Data Center Water Usage for First Time Amid AI Infrastructure Debate

Amazon has disclosed for the first time that its global data center operations consumed 2.5 billion gallons of water in 2025. The company reported a water usage efficiency rate of 0.12 liters per kilowatt-hour of electricity, representing a 2% decrease from its 2024 total even as it expanded

Cold Atom Experiment Suggests Time May Emerge from Quantum Interactions

A team of physicists has created an experimental model using ultracold atoms that suggests time may not be a fundamental aspect of the universe, but rather something that arises from quantum interactions. The experiment, described as a "toy universe," uses atoms cooled to near absolute zero to simulate

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Australia Leads Global Push to Restrict Children's Access to Social Media

Australia Pioneers Social Media Restrictions for Minors Australia has become the first country to implement a nationwide ban on children's access to social media platforms, with the legislation taking effect in late 2025. The move represents a significant shift in how governments approach protecting young people in the

First Nuclear Clock Demonstrated, Promising Greater Precision

A New Kind of Clock Scientists have achieved a long-anticipated milestone by creating the world's first nuclear clock. Unlike traditional atomic clocks, which rely on electrons orbiting an atom's nucleus, nuclear clocks use the nucleus itself as their timekeeping element. This approach, first proposed decades ago,

Dangerous Tapeworm Detected in Pacific Northwest Wildlife for First Time

A potentially dangerous tapeworm has been detected for the first time in wild animals on the U.S. West Coast. The parasite, Echinococcus multilocularis, was found in 37% of coyotes tested around Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest—a rate that surprised researchers given the region's lack of

House Committee Advances Bill to Restrict AI in Medicare Prior Authorization

A House committee has unanimously advanced a bill that would block the use of artificial intelligence in Medicare prior authorization decisions. The legislation represents a significant regulatory stance on the role of AI in healthcare coverage determinations. Background Prior authorization is the process by which Medicare and other insurance providers