Author: Vidya Saras

In 2023, debate erupted in the astronomy community about whether life could exist on an exoplanet called K2-18b. It started when a group of scientists published a paper suggesting a specific chemical, dimethyl sulfide, or DMS, may exist in the planet’s atmosphere. A consensus wasn’t reached at the time, and conversation has certainly continued into the present. Many astronomers wonder if the DMS signature from K2-18b can really be trusted, and even question whether DMS is a reliable proxy for the presence of life to begin with.If not, maybe the discussion about K2-18b’s habitability is, more or less, pointless.Now, new…

Austin Healey is right – however uncomfortable that is to admit – the Lions should tour France. It would be an epic sporting event and there is no need for relative proximity to spoil a glorious vision.The former England back resurrected this talking point after the French had run riot in Dublin, in front of hordes of their supporters, to dismantle Six Nations title-holders Ireland.In recent years, whenever this idea has been proposed, the response is overwhelmingly positive, but it amounts to nothing more than idle discussion. But why shouldn’t it be a genuine possibility? This is not an exact…

Nation-state involvement is possible While very less is known about the attack, despite a bunch of revelations, experts think a nation-state involvement is indeed possible. “X is under relentless cyberattacks: 24/7/365 and this is far beyond simple DoS attempts,” said Chad Cragle, CISO at DeepWatch. “While technical issues can occur, X’s engineers understand scalability and redundancy. This isn’t incompetence; it’s cyberwar hitting at full force. With Musk in the spotlight and political tensions at a peak, these attacks bear all the indicators of nation-state aggression.” Krassenstein, however, shared further alleged evidence to show Musk’s Ukrainian IP claims to be false.…

Rachel LookerBBC News, WashingtonGetty ImagesA crowd of protesters gathered in New York’s Foley Square on Monday to demand the release of Mr KhalilA federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to deport Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested over the weekend by immigration agents.Mr Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and permanent US resident, played a key role in last year’s Gaza war protests at the Ivy League campus in New York City. The arrest is part of President Donald Trump’s pledge to crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses, in what he called “the first arrest of…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.A sell-off in global stocks eased on Tuesday in the wake of steep falls on Wall Street fuelled by investor concerns over the health of the US economy.Futures markets pointed to a small recovery in the US, with contracts tracking the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 up 0.4 per cent and 0.5 per cent respectively.In Europe, the Stoxx Europe 600 was down 0.1 per cent, while Germany’s Dax added 0.6 per cent.The Nasdaq Composite fell 4 per cent on Monday — its…

Young and the Restless spoilers show that Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) and Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) are doing some very desperate digging. And Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) is facing death these two weeks. Young and the Restless Spoilers: Audra and Nate’s Risky Alliance with Holden Monday, March 10th on The Young and the Restless, Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) and Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) have a talk about Holden Novak (Nathan Owens), who wants her to be his friend. I think he wants her to be more than that, maybe a friend with benefits. But Audra reminds Nate that Holden is…

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. The crypto market is experiencing a significant downturn this week, driven by growing concerns over a potential trade war and disappointment surrounding the US government’s crypto reserve plans. A recent interview with President Donald Trump, in which he hinted…

The Office of Personnel Management’s acting inspector general has confirmed that the independent office is investigating whether any “emerging threats” to sensitive information have arisen as a result of Elon Musk’s DOGE operatives introducing rapid changes to protected government networks.“The OPM OIG [office of the inspector general] is committed to providing independent and objective oversight of OPM’s programs and operations,” writes the acting inspector general, Norbert Vint, in a letter dated March 7 to Democratic lawmakers, adding that his office is not only legally required to scrutinize OPM’s security protocols, but routinely does so based on “developing risks.” The letter…

by Edg Adrian A. Eva, Reporter Chinese tech giant Huawei has launched its latest flagship foldable, the Huawei Mate XT, in the Philippines, with availability starting on March 7.  Huawei boasts that the device as the world’s first tri-fold smartphone, generating buzz since its initial teaser in China.  The Huawei Mate XT became available in the Philippines on March 7, priced at ₱199,999, and includes an exclusive bundle valued at ₱39,998. The flagship tri-fold promises enhanced multitasking with its adaptable three-screen design, which can unfold into 6.4-inch, 7.9-inch, and 10.2-inch displays.  “It’s essentially a laptop in your pocket,” said George…

The cryptocurrency industry will benefit more from US regulatory clarity than from President Donald Trump’s plan to create a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve, several cryptocurrency executives told Cointelegraph. Trump’s March 6 executive order creating a US strategic Bitcoin reserve and a separate digital asset stockpile for altcoins left crypto industry executives underwhelmed. Meanwhile, they are still waiting for the White House to provide detailed guidance on issues like securities regulation and taxation, the executives said. “Markets expect a roadmap for innovation and clear guidelines on stablecoins, institutional adoption and taxation,” Max Giammario, CEO of Web3 artificial intelligence startup Kindred, told Cointelegraph.“Instead, the vague…