Capturing the cosmic 'drift' before a star is born

Capturing the cosmic 'drift' before a star is born
The blue lines represent the magnetic field lines, which are bent due to the gravitational contraction of the core. The red and green dots depict the ion and neutral molecular species, respectively, and the arrows trace their inflow motion towards the core center (the faster they travel the longer the arrows). Credit: Yurika Nakamura and Doris Arzoumanian/Kyushu University

Stars like our sun are formed from the collapse of stellar objects called prestellar cores, cold and dense concentrations of gas and dust held together by gravity. While many questions remain about the exact mechanisms of star formation, advanced radio telescopes have given researchers new insights into the inner workings of infant stars.

England vs Norway: Key talking points ahead of World Cup quarterfinal

Miami, Florida, will be the sweltering backdrop for a monumental clash between European powerhouses England and Norway on Saturday night.

The Vikings have emerged as the dark horses of World Cup 2026, seeing off five-time winners Brazil in the last 16 to continue a fairytale return to the competition for the first time since 1998, and winning the first two knockout matches in their history.

Wildfires in southern Spain kill at least 12

Andalusia’s deadliest fire comes as heatwaves across Europe have left swaths of the continent highly vulnerable.

A fast-moving wildfire in Spain’s southern Andalusia region has killed at least 12 people.

Police investigating Reform donations - reports

The police are reportedly investigating at least £500,000-worth of donations made to Reform UK by the mother of a convicted fraudster who paid for Nigel Farage's social media staff and security.

Anthony Hopkins to Release Album of Original Compositions

Never Too Late

The Oscar-winning actor signed a record deal with Decca Classics for Life Is a Dream, which was conducted by Gustavo Dudamel

It’s never too late to chase your dreams: Anthony Hopkins, 88, signed with Decca Classics to release Life Is a Dream, a new recording project encompassing more than six decades of original compositions. The album’s tracks were conducted by Gustavo Dudamel and performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra.

Cape Fear Episode 7 Finally Leans Into Being a Bonkers, Over-the-Top Thriller as Max Cady Claims Another Victim and Drops a Massive Family Twist

Spoilers below for Episode 7 of Cape Fear. New episodes stream every Friday on Apple TV.

After seven episodes, Cape Fear has finally decided what type of show it wants to be and I’m 100% on board. After weeks of mystery, suspense, and (at times) agonizingly plodding plot developments, the Apple TV series has fully embraced its identity as a bonkers, operatic, and often madcap melodrama.