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Real Space Science Behind Project Hail Mary

In the film Project Hail Mary, middle school teacher Ryland Grace (played by Ryan Gosling) goes on a interstellar journey and conducts lab science in space in a quest to save humanity. Jonathan Olley/Amazon MGM Studios hide caption toggle caption Jonathan Olley/Amazon MGM Studios This story contains major spoilers. The film Project Hail Mary has

White House ballroom construction can continue for now, appeals court says

Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Washington, where the East Wing once stood. Rod Lamkey/AP hide caption toggle caption Rod Lamkey/AP Construction on a proposed White House ballroom can continue until April 17, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

Trump touts newly released plans for D.C. triumphal arch

Artist renderings and diagrams for President Trump's proposed triumphal arch released by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on April 10, 2026. Jon Elswick/AP hide caption toggle caption Jon Elswick/AP President Trump on Friday unveiled official architectural renderings for the triumphal arch he plans to add to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The proposed

Concert in Budapest: anti-Orbán sentiments take center stage

At a concert in Budapest, musicians and concertgoers express criticism of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's leadership. ROB SCHMITZ, HOST: This week in the Hungarian capital of Budapest, crowds gathered for a concert. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) UNIDENTIFIED MUSICAL ARTIST: (Singing in non-English language). SCHMITZ: But this is no ordinary concert. The event is called

Ukraine: Attacks continue as Orthodox Easter ceasefire nears

Moscow and Kyiv continued to engage in hostilities ahead of a planned Easter ceasefire set to take hold on Saturday afternoon. Russia's war of aggression against  Ukraine has dragged on into its fifth year, while US efforts to halt the conflict have withered significantly. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly said that Kyiv would pause its defense if Russia stops attacking

Germany news: Coalition split widens over fuel price relief

Skip next section WATCH: Could egg donation become legal in Germany? April 11, 2026 WATCH: Could egg donation become legal in Germany? Germany is one of the last countries in Europe that still bans egg cell donation completely. The health minister has now proposed limited legalization. Will that be enough to meet the needs of

India news: Delhi plans to ban new fossil fuel bikes by 2028

Skip next section Delhi looks to ban new non-electric two-wheelers from 2028, to rein in pollution April 11, 2026 Delhi looks to ban new non-electric two-wheelers from 2028, to rein in pollution People on scooters ride past a Honda Motor Co. motorcycle sales outlet in New DelhiImage: Kyodo/MAXPPP/picture alliance A new draft policy released by

Trump says plans filed for huge triumphal arch in Washington

After teasing the idea in recent months, US President Donald Trump has now confirmed that the plans for the 76-meter (250‑foot) triumphal arch in Washington D.C. have been filed with the US Commission of Fine Arts. Trump hailed it as "the GREATEST and MOST BEAUTIFUL Triumphal Arch, anywhere in the World." If completed, the project would dwarf

First gay rights movement: Berlin’s wild 1920s queer history

Today, Berlin is largely seen as one of the world's most queer-friendly cities — and that was also the case roughly a century ago, before the National Socialists took power in the early 1930s.  In the 1920s, during the era known as the Weimar Republic in Germany, Berlin became not only a haven for queer nightlife but also one of the

Hungary: Scandal, fear and hope ahead of vote

Peter Magyar is still only Hungary's opposition leader but he's already talking as though he was elected prime minister, listing the new government's top domestic and foreign policy priorities and saying he wants to reach out to those who don't vote for him. Magyar, a 45-year-old lawyer and ex-diplomat who has been the face of the opposition in
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