UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signed an agreement to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, following a court decision that dismissed a legal challenge against the transfer. The agreement, which has the backing of the United States, follows negotiations with Mauritian officials. Details about the timeline and terms of the transfer have not been made public.
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has observed light from a galaxy that formed about 280 million years after the Big Bang, making it the most distant galaxy detected to date.
Researchers have created experimental contact lenses that allow users to see infrared light, potentially expanding human vision beyond its natural limits. The technology is in early stages and could have applications in security, medicine, and industry.
The U.S. Supreme Court reached a 4-4 split in a case regarding the establishment of the nation’s first religious charter school, resulting in the Oklahoma Supreme Court's decision—declaring the proposed Catholic charter school unconstitutional—remaining in effect.
The United Kingdom has agreed to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending decades of British administration. This follows a high court ruling and marks a significant change in the status of the islands.
Researchers have developed contact lenses that enable humans and mice to see infrared light by converting it into visible light, offering a new approach to night vision technology.
Recent research indicates that elevated levels of the urine metabolites choline and dimethylglycine are independently linked to an increased risk of kidney-related events and overall mortality in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
A major earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone could trigger a tsunami up to 1,000 feet high, causing significant flooding and damage to parts of the US coastline. Some coastal areas could subside by up to 6.5 feet, increasing the tsunami's destructive potential.
The US House of Representatives has approved President Donald Trump's major tax reform bill by a narrow margin, following negotiations among Republican lawmakers. The legislation aims to significantly reduce taxes, cut social spending, and is expected to increase the federal deficit.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill. The legislation, supported by the Republican majority, will now proceed to the Senate for further consideration.