For over two centuries, we have watched the red giant R Leonis dim and brighten with regularity, but this 'heartbeat' is beginning to speed up near the end of the star's life.

We may be witnessing the messy death of a star in real time

Astronauts on the International Space Station were not only treated to a sight from Earth's atmosphere recently but also caught a glimpse of one of the Milky Way's nearest galactic neighbors.

ISS astronauts spy airglow and dwarf galaxy | Space photo of the day for Jan. 13, 2026

Jan 13 () - Gene sequencing company Illumina on Tuesday introduced a dataset that maps genetic changes to help ​accelerate drug discovery through artificial intelligence. The company said ‌it was partnering with drugmakers AstraZeneca, Merck and Eli Lilly for its Billion ‌Cell Atlas, which will train advanced AI models at scale and advance research into fundamental disease mechanisms that have previously been out of reach.

Illumina unveils dataset to speed up AI-powered drug discovery

Researchers who focus on one specialty are more likely to rise through the academic ranks, even though wicked societal problems require crosscutting work to solve.

Research institutions tout the value of scholarship that crosses disciplines – but academia pushes interdisciplinary researchers out

Space apparently changes your frame of mind in more ways than one.

'Backward and upward and tilted': Spaceflight causes astronauts' brains to shift inside their skulls

'Tell Me Lies' returns this week with another semester of toxic relationships, lying and cheating and, from what we can tell, very little studying.

How to watch 'Tell Me Lies' Season 3: Episode release times, streaming info and more

Make haste and RSVP to the event of the season, dear reader.

Here's how 'Bridgerton' fans can watch the first episode of Season 4 before its Netflix release later this month

Paul Dano was one of several actors, including Matthew Lillard, who director Quentin Tarantino criticized on a December 2025 podcast.

Why is everyone talking about Paul Dano? George Clooney becomes the actor's latest defender in this 'time of cruelty.'

Who could have predicted "Hamnet" winning big? Not AI.

I asked ChatGPT who would win a Golden Globes. Here's what it got right — and totally wrong.

You can still catch some of the films in theaters, while others you can find on streaming platforms.

How to watch 2026 Golden Globe winners like 'One Battle After Another,' 'Adolescence' and 'The Pitt'

"People We Meet on Vacation" author Emily Henry is working with Netflix on at least two more book adaptations.

'People We Meet on Vacation' is the 1st of many Emily Henry adaptations: What other books turned movies to look forward to

Should Styles release new music this year, it'd be his first time doing so since his Grammy-winning album, "Harry's House," debuted in 2022.

Is new Harry Styles music on the way? Fans think so, after a cryptic website and posters pop up.

The show will air live on CBS and will also stream live on Paramount+.

2026 Golden Globes live updates: Red carpet arrivals will kick off the night; Nikki Glaser set to host

The Golden Globe nominees include Jacob Elordi and Timothée Chalamet.

The Golden Globes is happening Sunday: Who's nominated, who's hosting and how to watch

Hockey players are now the internet's favorite boyfriends thanks to romance novels, a spicy TV show and TikTok's "boy aquarium" trend.

'Heated Rivalry' is just the tip of the iceberg. How hockey became the sexiest sport

Not enough people are talking about Pamela Anderson, Keanu Reeves or Kevin O'Leary this awards season.

The best overlooked performances of 2025

Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, the 83rd installment of the awards ceremony is this weekend. Are you ready?

2026 Golden Globes: How to watch, start time, TV channel, full nominee list and more

Want to hear Gwyneth Paltrow talk about bone density or Jack Black go on about his CPAP? On "Good Hang With Amy Poehler," midlife wellness surfaces casually amid celebrity banter and laughs.

Amy Poehler's podcast is a hit. It's also a Trojan horse for talking about women and aging.

The live-action adaptation of the beloved Disney flick was first announced in December 2024.

'Tangled' live-action movie casts Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim as Rapunzel and Flynn

Will you be faithful to your favorite reality TV series? 'The Traitors' returns this week.

How to watch ‘The Traitors’ Season 4: Premiere date, episode release time, full cast list and more

While none of the potentially implicated moms have spoken out, one celebrity husband has since come to his wife's defense.

Hilary Duff's husband responds to Ashley Tisdale's 'toxic' mom group claims: The drama, explained

The X-Men are coming to Marvel's "Avengers: Doomsday," along with a slew of other superheroes.

Marvel's X-Men are joining the battle in 'Avengers: Doomsday': Watch the teaser

The signature New York City music festival is back for its 16th year.

Governors Ball 2026: Lorde, A$AP Rocky and Stray Kids set to headline

The film follows Sweeney’s Millie Calloway as she gets wrapped up in another mystery.

Sydney Sweeney is returning in 'The Housemaid's Secret': What to know about 'The Housemaid' sequel

Is 'Stranger Things' releasing one last episode? The 'Conformity Gate' fan theory explained as speculation mounts.

The 'Stranger Things' trailer arrives after the end of the long-running Netflix series.

A 'Stranger Things' documentary covering the final season is on its way: Watch the trailer

Brown, who famously starred as the telekinetic teen for the show's five seasons, is the only person (aside from the Duffer brothers) who knows what really happened to her character.

What happened to Eleven after the ambiguous 'Stranger Things' series finale? Millie Bobby Brown knows — but 'swore herself to secrecy'

A helpful guide on which new releases to watch, including Daisy Ridley's latest film and the chance to rent "Wicked: For Good" at home.

New movies to watch this weekend: See 'We Bury the Dead' in theaters, rent 'Wicked: For Good,' stream 'The Unbreakable Boy' on Starz

Hollywood's most eclectic awards show will recognize the year's best in film, television and even podcasts on Jan. 11.

Golden Globes 2026 full nominations list: 'One Battle After Another' and 'The White Lotus' lead in film and television categories

"Stranger Things" will have an animated spin-off drop on Netflix in 2026.

Miss 'Stranger Things' already? Here's how you can get your Upside Down fix in 2026 with spinoffs, games and more

King cobras (Ophiophagus hannah) are endemic to the forests and swamps of Asia, with a range that spans from the Indian subcontinent throughout Southeast Asia to southern China. They are green, yellow, brown, or black with pale yellow bands or chevrons on their hoods. These snakes are widely regarded as the longest venomous snakes on

How a Snake That Eats Cobras Redefined the Meaning of ‘King’

Ahead of the finale, the Stranger Things fandom was brewing with speculation as to how the long-running series would conclude.

The ‘Stranger Things’ finale, explained: What happens to Vecna? And why was a key character’s fate left unknown?

Do you plan on being 'faithful' to your favorite reality series?

How to watch ‘The Traitors’ U.K. Season 4 premiere today from the U.S.

Are you ready for a new season of 'RuPaul's Drag Race?'

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