Dynamic black holes may obey Hawking-style thermodynamics with an alternative entropy measure

Of the known things in the universe, black holes are among the most extreme. They pack huge amounts of mass densely into a ...

Horizon edge states gain finite description in string theory calculation

Modern physics theories highlight the key role of horizons—boundaries beyond which information cannot reach an observer—in a variety of cosmological and gravitational phenomena. Two renowned examples ...
The Straits Times

Tanjong Katong sinkhole incident: PUB, Surbana Jurong Consultants given conditional warnings

SINGAPORE – National water agency PUB and Surbana Jurong Consultants have been given conditional warnings over the 2025 Tanjong Katong sinkhole incident for offences under the Building Control Act.
NPR

Bumblebees have tiny brains but they can solve problems like chimps and elephants

For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines, follow NPR's ShortWave podcast . Over a century ago, the German psychologist Wolfgang Köhler conducted what became a ...