Austin Students Spot Monster Black Hole Hiding In Tiny Nearby Galaxy
UT Austin and UTSA students used supercomputers and orbit‑based models to show Segue 1 may host a ~450,000‑solar‑mass black hole — upending assumptions about dark matter in tiny galaxies.
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All CitiesSan FranciscoSan JoseBay AreaHoustonNew York CityLos AngelesNASA Teams Weigh Nuclear Response as Asteroid 2024 YR4 Holds 4% Chance of Hitting the Moon
A small asteroid with a non-zero percent chance of hitting the Moon in 2032 has scientists from the Bay Area to Houston and New York scrambling to refine its orbit. As teams weigh everything from reconnaissance missions to nuclear disruption, the question is whether the odds will shrink before time runs out.
MIT Simulation Says Al Can Already Do Nearly 12% of U.S. Work, Worth $1.2 Trillion
MIT’s new Iceberg Index finds AI can already perform work equal to about 11.7% of U.S. wage value — roughly $1.2 trillion — and the exposure is spread beyond tech hubs.
San Diego VC Falls To Eight‑Year Low As Big AI Rounds Dominate
San Diego startups raised just $590M in Q3 — the smallest quarterly total in eight years — as investors concentrate capital into a few giant AI and biotech deals. Local founders now face a tighter fundraising market and brighter prospects for M&A.
Houston Astronauts Gobble Russian Cranberry Sauce 250 Miles Above Earth
Aboard the ISS, astronauts shared packaged turkey, lobster and even a can of Russian cranberry sauce during a Thanksgiving meal after a Soyuz crew arrived. The multinational dinner came from a specially packed "BOB" flown up on a resupply run.
Brooklyn Welcomes Queen One's New Global HQ, Governor Hochul Celebrates Potential for 600 Jobs and Innovation Boost
The opening of Queen One's new headquarters in Brooklyn was celebrated, set to create 600 jobs and invest in local tech innovation, with state support via tax credits.
Illinois State Agencies Alert Shoppers to Increased Cyber Scam Risks During Holidays
Illinois state agencies warn residents of increased cyber scams during the holidays and provide tips for safe online shopping, emphasizing the importance of verifying links, reading reviews, using credit cards, and monitoring financial activities.












