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Scientists Propose Dark Matter Enables Tiny Black Holes to Grow Inside Stars

Scientists Propose Dark Matter Enables Tiny Black Holes to Grow Inside Stars

New research suggests that black holes as light as 40 metric tons, roughly the mass of a loaded semi-truck, could exist and grow inside compact stars like neutron stars and white dwarfs, provided dark matter is involved. This challenges Stephen Hawking's 1974 prediction that lighter black holes evaporate quickly through Hawking radiation. The study posits that hypothetical ultraheavy asymmetric dark matter particles can accumulate in a star's core, become self-gravitating, and collapse to form a tiny 'endoparasitic' black hole. Once formed, this black hole's fate is determined by a competition between mass gain from accreting ordinary stellar matter and continued dark matter supply, versus mass loss through Hawking radiation. Under specific conditions, particularly in dark matter-rich environments like the Galactic bulge, a black hole with an initial mass of just 40 metric tons could have a positive growth rate, eventually consuming its host star.

An evangelical explains what people get wrong about her faith

An evangelical explains what people get wrong about her faith

A new book from writer Bonnie Kristian argues that evangelicalism has been “monstered.” What aren’t we getting right?

Minnesota Wild Announce Exclusive Streaming Partnership with Prime Video for Local Games

Minnesota Wild Announce Exclusive Streaming Partnership with Prime Video for Local Games

Minnesota Wild Announce Exclusive Streaming Partnership with Prime Video for Local Games

Ole Miss vs Louisville prediction: Can Trinidad Chambliss, Rebels keep winning without Lane Kiffin?

Ole Miss vs Louisville prediction: Can Trinidad Chambliss, Rebels keep winning without Lane Kiffin?

Here are predictions for Ole Miss vs. Louisville, plus TV channel, start time, streaming information for the Week 1 matchup in Nashville

The World’s First Practical Pressure Suit Helped Transform High-Altitude Flight

The World’s First Practical Pressure Suit Helped Transform High-Altitude Flight

Wiley Post, a renowned American aviator, recognized the critical need for specialized equipment to conquer these extreme conditions. With financial...

CERN Shifts Over 2,200 Computers from Red Hat Enterprise Linux to Debian Due to Hardware Compatibility Issues

CERN Shifts Over 2,200 Computers from Red Hat Enterprise Linux to Debian Due to Hardware Compatibility Issues

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) is transitioning more than 2,200 specialized computers from Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) to Debian. This significant move is driven by RHEL's evolving hardware requirements, which would render a substantial portion of CERN's older, specialized hardware obsolete. Specifically, newer RHEL releases, such as RHEL 9 and the upcoming RHEL 10, are built with compiler flags like "-march=x86-64-v2" and "x86-64-v3." These flags introduce architectural changes that break compatibility with 64-bit CPUs released before 2009 and 2015, respectively. CERN engineers estimate that this would force them to replace 47% of their embedded control computers for RHEL 9 and an additional 17% for RHEL 10. The decision to move to Debian 13 aims to avoid a massive IT replacement job and associated costs, as Debian offers broader compatibility with older hardware. CERN had previously used AlmaLinux, a free variant of RHEL, and considered CentOS Stream before deciding to abandon ...

South Dakota Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees, Including Former Air Force Academy Football Captain John Kucera

South Dakota Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees, Including Former Air Force Academy Football Captain John Kucera

The South Dakota Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class of inductees, featuring 10 individuals recognized for their contributions across various fields, including health, philanthropy, arts, business, and agriculture. Among the honorees is John (Jack) Neil Kucera, a Deadwood native who captained the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) football team and earned honorable mention All-American honors. Kucera's achievements extend beyond sports; he built Climatec BTG from 7 to 850 employees, co-founded Huntair and BasX, and chaired the Air Force Academy Foundation board, raising $330 million. He is also a pilot who has flown over 400 charity flights and co-chairs the capital campaign to renovate the Homestake Opera House in Lead with his wife, Vianne. The induction ceremony is scheduled for September 11-12 in Chamberlain and Oacoma.

Senator Mike Rounds Proposes RANCH Act to Convert Marginal Cropland to Grassland for Livestock Production

Senator Mike Rounds Proposes RANCH Act to Convert Marginal Cropland to Grassland for Livestock Production

Senator Mike Rounds has introduced the bipartisan RANCH Act, a legislative proposal aimed at providing agricultural producers with an option to convert marginal cropland back into perennial grass. This initiative would allow landowners to continue using these restored lands for livestock production, distinguishing it from traditional land idling programs. The RANCH Act proposes 10- to 15-year contracts for producers, offering annual payments linked to county cropland rental rates and assistance for establishing grass. Priority for enrollment would be given to highly erodible and poorly performing cropland. The program has the potential to cover up to 20 million acres nationally. This proposal comes at a time when many South Dakota landowners are opting for Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) enrollment, with nearly 290,000 acres offered this year, indicating a growing interest in converting cropland to grass. The Senate Agriculture Committee is currently debating the farm bill, which includes other conserva...

144 Years Ago Today, Pearl Street Station Switched On in New York

144 Years Ago Today, Pearl Street Station Switched On in New York

The Edison Illuminating Company, founded by the visionary Thomas Edison, played a pivotal role in bringing electric power to the masses in the Unit...

Six-Year-Old Girl Airlifted to Hospital Following Bicycle-Pickup Truck Collision in Brookings

Six-Year-Old Girl Airlifted to Hospital Following Bicycle-Pickup Truck Collision in Brookings

A six-year-old girl was airlifted to a Sioux Falls hospital after being involved in a collision with a pickup truck in Brookings, South Dakota, on September 2. The incident occurred at approximately 2:32 p.m. at the intersection of Medary Avenue South and Fifth Street South, an area situated between Brookings High School and Medary Elementary School. According to the preliminary investigation by the Brookings Police Department, the girl was riding her bicycle eastbound on the south sidewalk of Fifth Street South and was proceeding through the intersection at Medary Avenue. Concurrently, an 18-year-old male was operating a green 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 pickup truck westbound on Fifth Street South and was making a left turn to travel southbound on Medary Avenue. The driver of the pickup truck reportedly observed the girl entering the crosswalk and attempted to avoid a collision by swerving to the left. However, the bicyclist struck the rear passenger side of the truck in the middle of the intersection. The...

Senators Rounds and Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Ranch Act to Rebuild U.S. Cattle Herd

Senators Rounds and Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Ranch Act to Rebuild U.S. Cattle Herd

Senators Mike Rounds of South Dakota and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota have introduced the bipartisan Rebuilding America’s National Cow Herd, or Ranch Act. This legislation aims to establish a voluntary grassland restoration program, potentially making up to 20 million additional acres available for grazing. Senator Rounds described this proposal as an alternative approach to the administration's current strategies for addressing the nation's cattle supply. The initiative comes amidst broader efforts in Washington to tackle issues such as cattle supply, producer risk, and the long-term stability of the U.S. beef industry. The Ranch Act is being considered alongside other measures, including the USDA's Rancher’s First initiative, which offers a new insurance option to help ranchers protect the economic value of retaining heifers for breeding stock for up to two years. This new insurance aims to mitigate the financial risks associated with the long-term investment of keeping heifers, a decision that can be diff...

University of Minnesota's Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain Leverages AWS for Research

University of Minnesota's Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain Leverages AWS for Research

The University of Minnesota’s Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain is utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support its data-intensive research focused on brain development. This cloud environment provides researchers with scalable infrastructure for managing, analyzing, and collaborating on complex datasets. This initiative is part of a broader trend among higher education institutions to leverage cloud technologies to unify data, streamline processes, and improve learner outcomes at scale, as recognized by the AWS Champions Program 2026.