A breakthrough in understanding "dark energy" suggests the universe's expansion may not be accelerating uniformly, challenging cosmology's standard model. #DarkEnergy#Physics#Cosmology
A "deepfake election" scandal erupts when AI-generated audio of a candidate admitting to corruption is broadcast days before a national vote. #Deepfake#Elections#Disinformation
Go on a culinary tour through the night markets of "Bangkok," Thailand, sampling pad thai, mango sticky rice, and exotic fruits. #BangkokNightMarkets#Thailand#StreetFood
Hike the challenging but rewarding "Mount Rinjani" on Lombok, Indonesia, an active volcano with a stunning crater lake (Segara Anak) and hot springs. #MountRinjani#Indonesia#CraterLake
A "zombie" coal power plant, scheduled for closure, is kept online as a grid backup during a prolonged wind drought, angering climate activists. #Coal#Energy#Grid
Carcassonne’s historical significance is preserved in its formidable fortress walls, influencing medieval defense studies. #MedievalStudies#Fortress#FrenchHistory
A summit of European "frugal" states calls for stricter EU budget controls, setting up a clash with proponents of more solidarity spending. #FrugalFour#Budget#EU
The "humanitarian dialogue" in Venezuela, a fragile process allowing some international aid into a country led by a regime that denies a crisis. #Venezuela#Aid#Dialogue
The "data breach" notification from a company you forgot you had an account with, revealing your password is now on the dark web. #DataBreach#DarkWeb#Notification
The breathtaking view of the volcanic landscape and black sand beaches of Santorini, Greece. Iconic Mediterranean beauty. #Santorini#GreekIslands#Volcanic