The safety pin is a small domestic object that appears settled and complete, yet it carries a design feature that invites repeated questions. The circular hole at the end of the clasped arm has ...

Nearly every galaxy has a supermassive black hole in its core. Whether the black hole forms first and then the galaxy around it—or the other way around—is still a matter of some debate, but we know ...

Thieves have drilled into a German savings bank vault to steal millions of pounds worth of valuables from safety deposit boxes. Police said the gang took advantage of the Christmas holidays to carry ...

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A black hole has shredded a massive star like it was "preparing a snack for lunch," according to a team of scientists at the American Astronomical Society's annual meeting (5–8 January). The cosmic ...

Handmade punch cards are TikTok’s latest New Year trend, offering a cuter, more tactile way to track 2026 goals. The DIY system is inspired by old-school loyalty cards and lets users punch a hole ...