Autor: Jane Austen

The universe is thought to be teeming with invisible entities called boson stars, formed from an exotic material that neither shines nor emits detectable radiation. These celestial objects might hold the key to the enigma of dark matter, which accounts for approximately a quarter of the cosmos’s mass-energy content. While theoretical models propose that dark matter comprises undiscovered particles, no direct evidence for their existence has yet emerged, leaving scientists exploring alternative explanations, including these unusual star-like formations.The Role of Axions in Dark Matter StudiesAs reported by space.com, according to studies on dark matter, axions—a type of hypothetical quantum particle—have…

By Tanay Dhumal (Reuters) – XPLR Infrastructure said on Tuesday it will suspend its distribution to unitholders for an indefinite period, sending the company’s shares down 30%. The move comes as XPLR looks to reinvest most of its cash flow to fund its renewable energy investments. Earlier it was focused on raising capital to acquire assets and distributing most of its excess cash flows to shareholders. «The changes we are announcing today are intended to eliminate the need to issue equity,» said Chairman John Ketchum. XPLR is a limited partnership, in which U.S. utility NextEra Energy has a majority holding,…

Retail media measurement is set to “come of age” in 2025 as advertisers, retail media networks, agencies and partners increasingly leverage customer and media data, according to Tesco Media’s client strategy manager, Ed Sellier. “We believe that the retail media industry is in its young adult phase,” he said on Friday (17 January) during a webinar for Tesco Media’s 2025 ‘Shape What Britain Buys’ report. Measurement has long been a challenge for advertisers navigating the rapid growth of retail media. Retailers often dictate which metrics are shared, leading to inconsistencies as different networks share varying data points. Additionally, measurement often…

Earnings To Watch: Applied Industrial (AIT) Reports Q4 Results Tomorrow Industrial products distributor Applied Industrial (NYSE:AIT) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow before market hours. Here’s what you need to know. Applied Industrial beat analysts’ revenue expectations by 1.5% last quarter, reporting revenues of $1.10 billion, flat year on year. It was a mixed quarter for the company, with a narrow beat of analysts’ organic revenue estimates but a miss of analysts’ adjusted operating income estimates. Is Applied Industrial a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it’s free. This quarter, analysts are expecting Applied Industrial’s…

NASA is preparing to launch two rockets through the aurora borealis to investigate the unique phenomena of these luminous ribbons of light over Alaska. This mission is designed to understand the distinct behaviours of auroras, including their flickering, pulsating patterns and the mysterious dark voids known as «black auroras.» The launches will take place at the Poker Flat Research Range in Fairbanks, Alaska, and are part of a coordinated effort to explore the interaction between charged solar particles and Earth’s magnetic field.Two Missions to Explore Auroral BehaviourAs reported by space.com, according to the missions, led by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight…

U.S. Senate Approves Scott Bessent as New Treasury Secretary With Crypto Focus The U.S. Senate has confirmed Scott Bessent as the new Treasury Secretary, succeeding Janet Yellen. The confirmation came through a Senate vote on Monday, where Bessent received 68 votes in favor and 29 against. His nomination was put forth by President Donald Trump last November. Bessent, a billionaire hedge fund manager, is known for his pro-cryptocurrency stance and has previously expressed his belief that digital assets represent a form of financial freedom. He has previously stated that the crypto economy is “here to stay” and has voiced opposition…

For any brand, maintaining a perception of being ‘good value for money’ can be tricky, especially in the current financial climate. On a mission to promote its value, Boots’ new ‘Savvy Savers’ campaign is designed to show the ways customers can enjoy both value and quality, with a film depicting happy customers showing off their savings in a ‘Snap Your Savings’ photobooth. Letting customers know “if you’re looking for great deals and great value for money, come to Boots” is at the heart of the latest campaign, explains CMO Pete Markey. “This is definitely a concerted effort from us to…

Lennox (LII) Q4 Earnings: What To Expect Climate control solutions innovator Lennox International (NYSE:LII) will be announcing earnings results tomorrow before market hours. Here’s what investors should know. Lennox beat analysts’ revenue expectations by 5.9% last quarter, reporting revenues of $1.50 billion, up 9.6% year on year. It was a stunning quarter for the company, with a solid beat of analysts’ organic revenue and adjusted operating income estimates. Is Lennox a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it’s free. This quarter, analysts are expecting Lennox’s revenue to grow 6.7% year on year to $1.23 billion,…

For the first time, astronomers have directly observed a supermassive black hole ejecting a jet of plasma traveling at one-third the speed of light. This rare phenomenon, located 270 million light-years away in the constellation Draco, centers around the black hole at the heart of galaxy 1ES 1927+654, which holds a mass 1.4 billion times that of the Sun. The discovery provides groundbreaking insights into the formation and behavior of black hole jets, previously unseen at their inception.Study Published in The Astrophysical Journal LettersThe study, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, details how researchers observed jets emerging after a significant…

A 63-year-old cabbie undertook a six-month intensive training plan to ditch his moobs and “get a 25-year-old’s body.” Perry Wilson says his age and job meant he got out of shape — and last summer while peering in the mirror to shave, the grandfather of two said he noticed he had developed “moobs.” He then embarked on a six-month intensive training and diet plan to get back in shape, committing to five 5 a.m. gym sessions a week before work. Six months later, he now sports a slimmer, more muscular and toned physique — and his “moobs” are nowhere to…