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Volcanic eruptions have long fascinated scientists, who have studied them to better predict their behavior and minimize their devastating impact. A new breakthrough, published in Science, challenges previous understanding by identifying a hidden factor in volcanic explosions: shear forces within rising magma. Researchers have discovered that these forces can create gas bubbles earlier than previously thought, potentially leading to calmer eruptions or explosive bursts depending on how they form. Shear Forces in Magma: A Game Changer in Volcanology For decades, scientists believed that gas bubbles in volcanic magma formed primarily when the surrounding pressure dropped as magma ascended. As magma…

Orion Pictures We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you know what that mean: food comas, reunions with distant relatives, and arguing over what to watch after football. If you’re looking to avoid a confrontation with your uncle for control of the remote, fear not: We’ve got your helpful holiday movie guide. Although Christmas and Halloween have an abundance of viewing options, Thanksgiving has a more selective cinematic canon, giving each title a special quality that fits perfectly with the spirit…

CAIRO — Sudan’s top general rejected a ceasefire proposal provided by U.S.-led mediators in a blow to efforts to stop a devastating war that has gripped the African country for over 30 months.In video comments released by the military late Sunday, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan said the proposal was unacceptable and “the worst yet,” accusing the mediators of being “biased” in their efforts to end the war. Sudan plunged into chaos in April 2023 when a power struggle between the military and the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces exploded into open fighting in the capital, Khartoum, and elsewhere in the country.The…

BERLIN (AP) — Traditional Christmas markets were opening across Germany on Monday, drawing revelers to their wooden stands with mulled wine, grilled sausages, potato pancakes or caramelized apples. Security has been stepped up, with memories of two deadly attacks on Christmas markets still fresh for many Germans.In Berlin, the famous market at the city’s Gedächtniskirche church opened with service open to the public on Monday morning. Other openings included the Christmas markets at the Rotes Rathaus city hall, Gendarmenmarkt and Charlottenburg Palace. Christmas markets are an annual tradition that Germans have cherished since the Middle Ages — and successfully exported…

In the fast-growing world of fitness and athletic performance, individuals are constantly seeking ways to train smarter, recover faster, and achieve better results. Yet, behind the pursuit of progress lies the need for clear information on how different methods—whether training strategies, nutritional approaches, or performance-focused practices—can impact overall well-being. Understanding both the benefits and potential risks associated with these choices is essential for making informed, responsible decisions. This guide explores key factors that influence health and performance, offering a comprehensive and balanced perspective for anyone aiming to improve safely and sustainably. Introduction to Steroids In the world of fitness, medicine,…

A former sanitation worker who made allegations of secret burials in the temple town of Dharmasthala in Karnataka, resulting in the filing of an FIR and the creation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT)–before he was arrested on August 23 for allegedly providing false information–was granted bail in the case on Monday.A district court in the coastal region of Dakshina Kannada granted bail to Chinnaiah C N, who was popularly referred to as the “masked man” by the media when he attempted in vain to provide the SIT with locations of the “secret burials” he had claimed to have witnessed…

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Immigration authorities in Colombia have taken 17 children into protective custody after they were rescued from an ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect whose members have been accused of sexually abusing and kidnapping minors in several countries.Gloria Esperanza Arriero, the director of Colombia’s national immigration service, told The Associated Press on Monday that her agency is questioning nine members of the Lev Tahor sect after they were detained on Sunday during a hotel inspection.“We will likely deport them,” Arriero said, “because there are no arrest orders for them in Colombia.”She said that the group of 17 children and nine…

BELEM, Brazil (AP) — After an agreement from U.N. climate talks in the Amazon that fell short of many nations’ expectations, experts found some bright spots alongside weighty reasons for worry in the fight against global warming.The Associated Press asked 17 experts — diplomats, analysts, advocates and scientists — the simple question: After the talks, known as COP30, in the city of Belem, what’s next?“We leave here with a clear signal, very very clear signal, that we have entered the era of implementation,” said U.N. Climate Executive Secretary Simon Stiell. “As we move forward, it’s about doing. It’s about rolling…

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s foreign minister said Monday that he was summoning the Israeli ambassador over a post by Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust memorial institution.Yad Vashem wrote on X on Sunday that “Poland was the first country where Jews were forced to wear a distinctive yellow badge in order to isolate them from the surrounding population.”Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski appealed to Yad Vashem to “post afresh” and make a reference to “German-occupied” Poland. Polish officials have been for years objecting to language that might falsely attribute crimes of Nazi Germany to Poland. The previous nationalist conservative government even came…

Indian ambassador meets Republican lawmaker, promotes India-US tech ties Washington, Nov 24 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kwatra met with Republican Representative Jay Obernolte on Monday and discussed India-US collaboration in science and technology. In a post on X, Kwatra said, Enjoyed my conversation with Rep. @JayObernolte, Chair of the House Science, Space, and Technology Research and Technology Subcommittee. Highlighted opportunities for stronger US-India cooperation in science, tech, AI & innovation.” The meeting comes days after the Indian Ambassador held a series of discussions with Republican Congress members and trade-focused committee chairs. Last week, Kwatra met the…