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Catheter ablation for AFib fails to improve quality of life more than a sham procedure
It was a relatively small study, and patients were only followed for six months, but these late-breaking data out of ESC Congress 2026 give care teams a lot to consider.
FTC sues Amazon for allegedly overcharging advertisers on its platform
The Federal Trade Commission on Monday accused retail giant Amazon of deceiving businesses by overcharging prices to advertise on its massive retail platform, pocketing billions for the company.
Weekend Break: 810 Entertainment in South Barrington pairs brunch with some healthy competition
Chicago's Very Own source for breaking news, weather, sports and entertainment.
Weekend Break: Brunch, bocce and bowling? 810 Entertainment in South Barrington has all 3 and more
Chicago's Very Own source for breaking news, weather, sports and entertainment.
US strikes Iranian island where forces were preparing to launch mines, official says
The US military on Sunday struck Iran’s Larak Island, where forces were observed preparing to launch mines into the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official, marking the first strikes in the war in over a month.
The cost of despair: Preventable deaths surging among Latinos in the U.S., data shows
The Latino community’s long-documented health resilience is breaking down.
Body found behind Brookhaven business
A body was found behind Harbor Freight in Brookhaven Saturday afternoon. The Brookhaven Police Department and Lincoln County Coroner’s Office were actively working the scene at approximately 2 p.m. The […]
"We're aware," Microsoft on Windows 11 KB5120998 breaking the mouse cursor
Windows 11's biggest update KB 5120998 is breaking mouse cursors, Microsoft admits the issue, and confirms it's investigating.
Tarik Skubal throws 6 solid innings in 1st start against former team, helping Dodgers top Tigers 2-1
Tarik Skubal threw six solid innings against his former team, Freddie Freeman hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Friday night. In a crowd that had mixed emotions about Skubal’s return, a couple young fans had fitting outfits sporting white Tigers jerseys with 29 and Skubal on the back — and a blue Dodgers hat.
Hughes due extension after Makar signs record-breaking deal
The Minnesota Wild’s clock is ticking to get defenseman Quinn Hughes signed after seeing Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar get a contract extension today. Makar signed a historic 8-year deal worth $163.4 million, which makes him the highest-paid player in NHL history. He’s the first NHL skater to be making over $20 million as an […] The post Hughes due extension after Makar signs record-breaking deal appeared first on HEAVY.
Lil Nas X announces his mom has died in heartbreaking tribute
Lil Nas X has revealed that his mother has died.
Heartflow tech limits unnecessary catheterizations in patients with suspected CAD
AI-powered software from Heartflow can provide cath labs with a lot of value, according to new late-breaking data presented at ESC Congress 2026.
Steelers Coach Mike McCarthy Hints at Breaking From Tradition With Four-QB Roster
Given the efforts the rest of the cast outside Aaron Rodgers put in, Mike McCarthy may be ready to break from tradition and have four QBs on the roster.
Norton King’s Daughters’ Health breaks ground on new EMS Transport Hub
Norton King’s Daughters’ Health officially launched the construction of a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Transport Hub with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 27, at the hospital’s main campus,…
Breaking down the findings from the Hope Florida grand jury report
The grand jury said it could “plainly see that taxpayer money was misused for political purposes,” the report said.
CRF Announces Late-Breaking Clinical Trials and Science to Be Presented at TCT 2026
The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) announced the late-breaking clinical trials and science selected for presentation at TCT 2026, the annual scientific symposium of CRF and the world’s premier educational meeting specializing in interventional cardiovascular medicine. This year’s conference will take place October 31–November 3 at the San Diego Convention Center bringing together leading investigators, clinicians, and innovators from around the world.
Fort Smith Board recess rule not followed, ‘concerning’ discussions held
The Fort Smith Board of Directors during an Aug. 18 regular meeting did not follow its rules of order when breaking for a recess with a pending motion on the...
Rockstar finally responds to ‘heartbreaking’ GTA 6 leaks
The Grand Theft Auto developer releases a statement following a week of repeated leaks.
Anyadike urged to build on record-breaking debut
Robert Earnshaw says Noah Anyadike has achieved something "incredible" by becoming Cardiff City's youngest ever first-team player – but has told the teenage defender the hard work starts now. Academy player Anyadike, from Carmarthenshire, made his senior debut in Tuesday's EFL Cup defeat to Norwich City at the age of 15 years and 98 days old.
Dodgers’ Mookie Betts Gets Honest After Heartbreaking Loss to Braves
The Los Angeles Dodgers had a chance of tying the game against Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias. Shohei Ohtani’s triple to lead off the ninth inning put the tying run at third with no outs. However, the Dodgers failed to score Ohtani and lost 4-3.“It’s tough on everybody, just trying to get a ball in […] The post Dodgers’ Mookie Betts Gets Honest After Heartbreaking Loss to Braves appeared first on HEAVY.
LSU Congratulates Angel Reese On Breaking Two WNBA Records
Angel Reese is thriving in the WNBA as the league's premier rebounder, and a record-setting one at that.
Dolly Parton, Country Music Legend, Dies at 80, Just 4 Days After Saying, 'I Still Have so Many Things I Want to Achieve'
In addition to her groundbreaking work as a singer-songwriter, Parton also starred in movies like '9 to 5' and 'Steel Magnolias'
Whale Song Appears To Travel Faster Than The Speed Of Sound Without Breaking Einstein's Theory Of Special Relativity
A phenomenon observed in whale song makes soundwaves appear faster than they should be. It's possible in light, too, but despite whales being very smart, they haven't found a way to break the speed limit of the universe… yet.
Unisun Sports announce landmark multi-conference media rights agreement with ESPN
On behalf of the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the United Athletic Conference (UAC), Unisun Sports announced a groundbreaking long-term media rights
Two people in Pennsylvania have died from measles
Two people have died due to measles in Pennsylvania, the state Department of Health said Tuesday. Both individuals were unvaccinated.
2 people die from measles in Pennsylvania
Two people have died in Pennsylvania from measles, the state health department said Tuesday.
3 Ways Scientists Can Help Hold Major Polluters Accountable Under the Trump Administration
The impacts of climate change have been on full display this Danger Season, from record-breaking heatwaves to devastating wildfires, making evident the urgent need for accountability for the harms caused by supercharged extreme events and long-term changes. These harms have been inescapable across the western US, particularly when it comes to water. As fossil-fueled climate […]
Unisun Sports Announces Landmark Multi-Conference Media Rights Agreement with ESPN
Jacksonville, Fla. – On behalf of the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the United Athletic Conference (UAC), Unisun Sports announced a groundbreaking long-term media rights agreement with ESPN, marking the first time multiple NCAA Division I conferences have joined together under a unified media rights deal.
"I Don't Think I'll Collect Another Thing Again" - Prized NES Collection Of Over 860+ NES Games Stolen In Heartbreaking Burglary
"I shake, I get headaches..."
Unisun Sports Announces Landmark Multi-Conference Media Rights Agreement with ESPN
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On behalf of the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the United Athletic Conference (UAC), Unisun Sports announced a groundbreaking long-term media rights agreement with ESPN, marking the first time multiple NCAA Division I conferences have joined together under a unified media rights deal.
Edgewise Therapeutics Announces Upcoming Late-Breaking Science Presentation at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2026
/PRNewswire/ -- Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: EWTX), a leading clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on cardiovascular diseases, today...
Most English secondary schools are breaking healthy food rules, finds report
‘Shocking’ breaches such as sweets and crisps at breakfast uncovered just before expansion of access to free school meals
Denver Museum of Nature and Science to open new wing next month thanks to record-breaking donation
A new wing and renovated giant-screen theater is coming to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science in September, thanks to the largest private donation in its history. The $20 million donation from the Sturm Family Foundation, which was made in March of last year, has gone toward an overall renovation of the East Wing, including […]
d-Matrix Raptor 3D-DRAM Accelerator for Generative Inference at Hot Chips 2026
At Hot Chips 2026, d-Matrix showed off its Raptor 3D-DRAM accelerator for AI breaking free of using HBM for memory by stacking DRAM and logic
Haaland’s landmark games at City so far
Erling Haaland has enjoyed many a special moment in his first 200 games with City. Men's Team Haaland reaches 200 City appearances Whether lifting the Champions League, breaking the Premier League sin...
The ROI of resilience: The economic case for healing Israel’s traumatized children
There is no greater hidden liability than untreated childhood trauma, and no higher-yield investment than breaking the intergenerational cycle of abuse.
Parents are at a breaking point — AI companies see an opportunity.
Parents are at a breaking point — AI companies see an opportunity.
Parents are at a breaking point — AI companies see an opportunity.
Parents are at a breaking point — AI companies see an opportunity.
Instant analysis from Bears' 27-9 preseason loss to Bengals
The Chicago Bears were defeated by the Cincinnati Bengals, 27-9, in their second preseason game. We're breaking it down.
BREAKING: Legendary Entertainment Executive & Artist Manager Dale Morris Passes Away
Legendary entertainment executive and artist manager Dale Morris has passed away at the age of [...]
New “Mega-Earth” Is Massive, On a Very Strange Orbit, And Shouldn't Really Exist
Something this massive really has no right to not be larger – it’s breaking all the rules.
Apple TV's 'Acapulco,' Andy Garcia Lead Winners and Honorees at '41st Annual Imagen Awards' Celebrating Latino Entertainment
Andy Garcia recieving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Imagen Foundation Acclaimed actor, filmmaker, producer, and musician Andy Garcia received the Imagen Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his four-decade career, groundbreaking storytelling, and longstanding commitment to Latino representation. Actor Danny Pino presented him with his award. Following the presentation, Garcia and The CineSon All Stars took the stage for a special performance, joined by Grammy Award-winn
5 big things from Packers' preseason win over Broncos
Breaking down the five big things coming out of the Packers' 33-13 win over the Broncos on Friday night.
Anime News, Top Stories & In-Depth Anime Insights
Stay on top of anime news and updates straight out of Japan with Crunchyroll News. From breaking stories to evergreen content, get all your anime and manga news updates in one place. You heard it here first!
‘Heartbreaking’: Arts District business owners hoping for help after devastating fire
The owners of Raw Remedies and Analog Dope have asked for the community’s help after a blaze crippled their Las Vegas businesses.
Cornered by Big Bend backlash, Texas Republicans tread carefully around Trump
Most of the state’s GOP leaders have hedged on the White House's plans for the region, welcoming a construction pause without breaking from a president they're loath to cross.
Women’s Equality Day: Miami women are still breaking barriers
Voting gives women the power to choose their leaders. Running for office gives women the opportunity to become them. | Opinion
Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a 'weakened' health system
From state and local food-safety response to the federal health agencies that fund that work, a record-breaking year for cyclosporiasis cases runs up against the Trump administration's cuts last year.
The Trump administration’s false promise of a scientific ‘golden age’
Opinion: The Trump administration’s proposal to shift research funding from universities to corporations may be good for short-term profits but not for groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs.
‘The Cardinal Countdown: 17 Days Until Kickoff’
AJ GREEN #17 Height: 6’6” Weight: 250lb Position: DL Class: RS Junior Hometown: Atlanta, GA Summary: One of the biggest recruiting wins of the offseason was the breaking news that AJ Green was going to run it back at Louisville. Sometimes overshadowed by the All-American edge on the other side of the line, AJ did […]
'There's not a lot of Iowa nice': Breaking down politics at the Iowa State Fair
KCCI's political analyst explains how emboldened protestors, demonstrations, and banners at the iowa State Fair are playing into a contentious election year.
Broncos’ Sean Payton Shares Goal for Bo Nix on Friday
The Denver Broncos‘ injury struggles at wideout earlier in camp were much discussed earlier in the month. However, by far and away the biggest concern for the team will be ensuring that come the season opener on September 14 at Arrowhead, Bo Nix is fully healthy and ready to go after breaking his ankle in […] The post Broncos’ Sean Payton Shares Goal for Bo Nix on Friday appeared first on HEAVY.
Three Binghamton University professors win prestigious NSF CAREER Awards
More than $1.8 million in grant funding will be used to pursue groundbreaking research in robotics, materials science, and urban planning.
Google Messages RCS breaks with ‘3100’ error for some, especially Galaxy switchers
An issue with Google Messages appears to be breaking RCS for some users, with much of the problem tracing back...
Raccoon causes chaos in a Pittsburgh small business
A raccoon caused significant damage to MH Custom Studio in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood after breaking into the shop early in the morning.
National Geographic photographer brings science into focus at Berkeley's Wonder Lab
Mark Unger has built a career capturing moments most people never get to see, from the up-close diversity of moths to the rare sight of a lobster breaking free of its shell.
Why Hayden Panettiere's most underrated role feels heartbreaking now
Hayden Panettiere could always light up the screen.
Bethesda Warns Skyrim & Fallout 4 Players of Mod-breaking Update
Steam players on PC will be especially affected once Bethesda releases the patches for its RPGs on August 18.
Police officer shot in Southwest Atlanta
BREAKING: Channel 2 Action News has reporters and photographers headed to the scene.
Cristiano Ronaldo hints at ‘last year of football’
Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that this could be his last year playing professional soccer, after what’s been a record-breaking career.
Cristiano Ronaldo hints at ‘last year of football’
Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that this could be his last year playing professional soccer, after what’s been a record-breaking career.
How China’s record-breaking hypergravity centrifuge speeds up Earth physics - Futura-Sciences
The machine exceeds the capacity of its predecessor, the 1,300 g-tonne CHIEF1300, which entered service in September 2025. Both units surpass the former record holder at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi, which operates at 1,200 g-tonnes. The facility, named the Centrifugal Hypergravity and Interdisciplinary...
City breaks ground on MAPS 4 Mental Health Crisis Center
OKC’s summer of groundbreakings continued Monday as officials broke ground on the upcoming Robert Ravitz Crisis Center, a central project of MAPS 4
Washburn Athletics announces 2026 hall of fame class
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A new set of Ichabods will be inducted into the Washburn Athletics Hall of Fame on Oct. 9. Entering the hall of fame this year is one former head coach and three former athletes. For more sports news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by […]
What's Devon Witherspoon's Record Seahawks Contract Really Mean?
Seattle’s record-breaking investment secures a cornerstone defender while setting a lucrative market benchmark that forces rival front offices to recalibrate their own star contracts immediately.
Detroit Lions Preseason Takeaways: Breaking Down the Offense
The Lions may have lost to the Bengals, but several backups made strong cases for roster spots. Here’s a closer look at Detroit’s offensive stats and PFF grades from the preseason opener.
Steelers news: Keeanu Benton lands record-breaking $72 million extension
Steelers DT Keeanu Benton signs a four-year $72 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid DT in franchise history
Homeless man suing for $10 million after breaking into business and being shot by owner
A homeless man who was shot multiple times after breaking into a Portland granite and marble shop is now suing.
Homeless man suing for $10 million after breaking into business and being shot by owner
A homeless man who was shot multiple times after breaking into a Portland granite and marble shop is now suing.
Homeless man suing for $10 million after breaking into business and being shot by owner
A homeless man who was shot multiple times after breaking into a Portland granite and marble shop is now suing.
Broward business owner seeks help identifying man caught on video breaking into mailbox
Homeless man wants $10M after breaking into Portland business and being shot 3 times by owner
Kenneth Voyles is seeking $10 million from Touchstone Granite & Marble and its owner over a March 2023 shooting following an after-hours shop break-in.
NYC Health Department announces two more deaths in Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak
The NYC Health Department has announced two more deaths in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
Will Deshaun Watson Play vs Bears? Browns QB Update
Will Deshaun Watson play vs. the Bears? We're breaking down the Cleveland Browns' QB situation ahead of their first preseason game.
Trump says USS Lincoln’s deployment was ‘not nearly long enough’
President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed claims that families of service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have concerns about conditions aboard the aircraft carrier, which has been deployed for nearly nine months supporting operations in the Middle East.
D23 Entertainment Showcase start time (by time zone), runtime, and what to expect
San Diego Comic-Con 2026 may have come and gone in a heartbeat, but the era of breaking announcements is just getting started. Disney has many franchises and pr
Warriors 2026-27 schedule: Breaking down the biggest dates
The Stephen Curry show has its tour dates.
$5 billion science research bond clears California Assembly committee
The California Assembly Appropriations Committee voted Thursday to advance a UC-sponsored bond measure that would fund scientific research across the state. The California Science and Health Research Bond Act – or Senate Bill 895 – would create the California Foundation for Science and Health Research to award $5 billion in grants and loans to public and private research institutions, including UC campuses.
Record-breaking heat takes mounting toll on the U.S. economy
BREAKING: Netflix to shut down two more game studios
Netflix is sticking with video games but once again reducing the number of studios it owns making games. The streaming giant is closing Los Angeles-based Night School studio, which it acquired in 2021 and plans to close Helsinki-based Moonloot, which was founded in 2022. Just six weeks ago, Night School had released Unhinged, a novel 30-minute first-person horror game, streamable on TVs to Netflix users. The game was hailed by Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters in a call with investors. Six weeks later, Night School is closing. Prior to its Netflix tenure, Night School had developed the award-winning supernatural thriller Oxenfree. A second Oxenfree game followed after the purchase, as well as a mobile game designed to tie in to an episode of the Netflix show Black Mirror. Netflix attributed the studio closures to a prioritization around kids gaming, party games, story-driven fare and games with mainstream hooks, such as a recently released FIFA game. “We see an opportunity to be more focused in our execution, so we are making organizational changes to the business to match those priorities,” a Netflix spokesperson told Game File. Netflix is also cutting jobs from its internal games team. A rep declined to say how many jobs were being lost by these cutbacks. “We are incredibly grateful to the talented colleagues we’re saying goodbye to today. We thank them for all their contributions to Netflix, and wish them the best,” the rep said. Netflix started releasing video games, initially on mobile as a free bonus to subscribers, in 2021. By 2023, Mike Verdu, then the head of Netflix’s game operations, was telling me that the company was committed to growing carefully, as it offered more games and built up internal game studios. At the time, it hadn’t made any gaming job cuts. Since then, Netflix has altered its approach. In 2024, it shut down Team Blue, a start-up studio led by ex-Call of Duty and Halo developers that was exploring making a high-end first-person game for the service. Last October, Netflix shut down another studio, Boss Fight, shortly after Peters praised the team’s Squid Game game to investors. (One of Boss Fight’s main developers now works on the Netflix FIFA game for outside studio Delphi.) And in December, Netflix sold cozy game studio Spry Fox back to its founders. Amid all of this, Netflix has shifted from emphasizing mobile games to offering games through TVs and PCs, via streamed connections, with phones used as controllers. That’s how Night School’s Unhinged worked, along with games such as Boggle and Party Crashers that have collectively helped the Netflix game controller app chart well on mobile app stores. The studio cuts leave Netflix with a central gaming team that works with external developers, and a dedicated first party studio in, Helsinki-based Next Games, which produced many of the company’s couch-centric party games. The move away from having a roster of internal game studios aligns with Netflix’s own approach to shows and movies, which are largely produced externally. The company owns few TV/film production studios of its own. The gaming industry overall is seeing large holders of multiple studios cut back, with Sony, Ubisoft, Embracer, Microsoft and other giants closing or selling off studios. Cuts in California-based studios, where costs often run relatively high, have been particularly acute. Netflix has faced skepticism about its gaming plans for years. The moves today are likely to fuel them, and the company has few upcoming projects to counter the narrative. Among the few hinted, acclaimed independent studio Don’t Nod said last year it was working on a game tied to a major Netflix franchise.
'Chemical process' at Hudson MA business hospitalizes 16 people
Hudson firefighters responded to what they are calling a "mass casualty incident" on Parmenter Road.
Jennifer Aniston’s Surprising Response to Brad Pitt Breaking His Sobriety Finally Revealed: ‘What Happened to Jen Was Painful’
Are they on good terms?
College football championship contenders: Favorites, long shots, and playoff candidates
College football preview season rolls on today at SB Nation. While we previously released our own Top 25 ahead of the campaign, we are diving into those rankings a bit more today, breaking them down by what teams can truly be considered title contenders. Some are longshots, others need a break or two to make […]
BREAKING: Oregon State Hospital superintendent ousted after resignation of health authority leader
This is a developing story and may be updated The superintendent of the Oregon State Hospital who was appointed less than a month ago by a since-departed director of the Oregon Health Authority is out as head of the troubled state-run mental hospital, the health authority said Wednesday. Oregon Health Authority Interim Director Fariborz Pakseresht […]
VHC Health gets record-breaking $17.5M donation, supporting new cancer center
A $17.5 million donation to VHC Health, the largest philanthropic gift in the organization's history, is supporting a new cancer center expected to open in 2028. VHC Health is renaming its outpatient pavilion the "Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry Outpatient Pavilion" in honor of the donors, who previously contributed $3 million to the hospital that
Lakers being sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for record-breaking $12 billion
The Lakers will reportedly once again change hands.
Sources: Josh Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Lakers for $12B
The Lakers are being sold to American businessman Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for over $12 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.
Blue Jays beat Boston 5-3, hand Red Sox 4th straight loss
Ernie Clement drove in the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning, Brett Bateman had two RBIs and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3.
David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Wisconsin governor primary
Centrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend.
Democrat Amy Acton breaks with party to support Issue 3
Democratic candidate for Ohio governor Amy Acton is breaking with her party to support Issue 3, an amendment enshrining the state's voter photo identification requirement in the state constitution.
Joby to buy Resonant Sciences, establish defense business in $500 million deal
The acquisition will be funded by roughly $450 million in cash and $50 million in Joby common stock and is expected to close "in the first half of 2027," according to a press release.
Northwest Politics NOW: Aug 12, 2026
Reporting Portland and Vancouver area breaking news and weather stories to make Oregon and Southwest Washington a better place to live
Tennessee athletics sets fundraising record
University secures more than $175 million in donations in fiscal year 2026, breaking 2025 mark of $169.5 million
Trump signs order overriding CDC vaccine schedule and breaking up measles, mumps and rubella shots
Order also recommends all shots be given at separate medical visits though cost of doing them together is lower
Trump set to sign executive order targeting childhood vaccines
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Monday focused on childhood vaccines, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Super Mario Sunshine Review Roundup
Critics adore Mario’s latest jump in 3D, even if it’s not as groundbreaking as they’d have hoped
Scientists Release Biggest 2D Map of the Universe
Key Takeaways The DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys combined more than 263,000 telescope exposures to make the largest 2D map of the universe in visible and near-infrared light. Astronomers can pair the Legacy Surveys map with their own observations to explore our universe and search for rare phenomena. The 2D map serves as the foundation for the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument survey to measure the universe in 3D and investigate dark energy. Hold on to your telescopes: the DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys team has released the largest-ever 2D color map of the universe. The 5.6-trillion-pixel map contains nearly 4 billion celestial objects, primarily stars and galaxies. The data is available for all to use and publicly viewable through the Legacy Survey Sky Viewer. Astronomers and citizen scientists can explore the map or combine it with their own observations to better understand our universe. Researchers can search for rare phenomena like gravitational lenses, observe fleeting events like supernovae, and investigate two of physics’ biggest mysteries: dark matter, the invisible substance that accounts for most of the mass in our universe, and dark energy, the force driving our universe’s accelerating expansion. The new map builds on earlier versions from the DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys that have already proved invaluable. To date, more than 1,800 science papers that reference the Legacy Surveys data have been published. “It’s part of the fabric of astronomy research now,” said David Schlegel, a co-lead of the Legacy Surveys and scientist at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). “When you’re working with astronomical objects today, you often start by pulling up the Legacy Imaging Viewer to see what you’re looking at.” Covering roughly 75% of the sky in visible and near-infrared light, the updated map provides a deep view of the extragalactic universe not blocked by the dust and stars of our own Milky Way. Researchers expect it will remain the most comprehensive 2D map of our universe for years to come. More than 160 scientists contributed to data collection for the project, and a team of 20 produced the final dataset released today. It was built by combining 263,407 telescope exposures from three ground-based sky surveys: the Dark Energy Camera Legacy Survey (DECaLS) at NSF Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, the Mayall z-band Legacy Survey (MzLS) at NSF Kitt Peak National Observatory, and the Beijing-Arizona Sky Survey (BASS) at the University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory. That was supplemented by years of data from NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) satellite mission and additional public data. “For our team, these data are fundamental to our investigation of the expansion history of the universe and the formation of our galaxy,” said Arjun Dey, co-lead of the Legacy Surveys and an astronomer at NSF NOIRLab. “But the skies belong to everyone, and this survey gives everyone the chance to explore the sky and marvel at its wonders.” Here be galaxies The DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys were originally conducted to prepare for the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) survey. The Legacy Surveys’ 2D map is essentially a deep photograph of the sky; it records where galaxies and stars appear and how bright they appear. This crucial step enables DESI to select objects and measure their light in different wavelengths to determine their distances, building the largest high-resolution 3D map ever made. Scientists study the way galaxies have clustered at different ages of the universe to track dark energy over time. In April 2026, DESI completed its original five-year survey ahead of schedule and with vastly more objects than expected. The early results have shown surprising hints that dark energy’s impact may be weakening over time — a paradigm shift that could potentially shape the predicted fate of our universe. DESI expects to publish improved results using their first five years of data in 2027 and is continuing observations into 2028. DESI was so efficient at observing galaxies, the Legacy Surveys map needed to expand. Early on, “it became clear we might run out of galaxies to look at and run out of sky, and we better start doing something about that,” said Schlegel, who also works on DESI. The new Legacy Surveys map has been used to select DESI targets since June 2026 and will guide the telescope’s operations over the coming years. Computing the cosmos Merging hundreds of thousands of images taken on 2,285 nights, each with unique atmospheric and telescope conditions, was a massive computational effort. It took about a year to develop the computer code and eight weeks to process all the images at the Perlmutter supercomputer at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) at Berkeley Lab. Beyond supporting DESI, the Legacy Surveys will be a foundational reference for the next generation of telescopes. As new observatories like the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory (jointly funded by NSF and DOE’s Office of Science) and NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope come online, researchers can compare their observations with one of the deepest and most comprehensive views of the sky ever assembled. The Legacy Surveys data will also help scientists train artificial intelligence tools to analyze petabytes of astronomical data and accelerate new discoveries. It will be among the datasets used in an astrophysics pilot project within the American Science Cloud, part of the DOE’s Genesis Mission. The DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys are supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of High Energy Physics; the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center, a DOE Office of Science user facility; the U.S. National Science Foundation, Division of Astronomical Sciences; and the partner institutions. DESI is supported by the DOE Office of Science and NERSC. Additional support for DESI is provided by the NSF; the Science and Technology Facilities Council of the United Kingdom; the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation; the Heising-Simons Foundation; the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA); the Secretariat of Science, Humanities, Technology and Innovation (SECIHTI) of Mexico; the Ministry of Science and Innovation of Spain; and by the DESI member institutions. ### Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is committed to groundbreaking research focused on discovery science and solutions for abundant and reliable energy supplies. The lab’s expertise spans materials, chemistry, physics, biology, earth and environmental science, mathematics, and computing. Researchers from around the world rely on the lab’s world-class scientific facilities for their own pioneering research. Founded in 1931 on the belief that the biggest problems are best addressed by teams, Berkeley Lab and its scientists have been recognized with 17 Nobel Prizes. Berkeley Lab is a multiprogram national laboratory managed by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. DOE’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.
🚨 Total split: UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF issue statement against Infantino
Political earthquake in world football. The three most influential confederations on the planet —UEFA, AFC and Concacaf— have published a heartbreaking open letter directly accusing Gianni Infanti...