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New Scientistscience20 days ago
Scientists Build First Working Nuclear Clock Using Thorium Nuclei
@NewScientist reported that researchers at Vienna University of Technology created a prototype nuclear clock that uses thorium nuclei vibrations for timekeeping, operating continuously at room temperature.
yahoo.comscience20 days ago
Scientists Demonstrate First Nuclear Clock Using Thorium Nuclei in Crystal
A thorium-based device developed at Vienna University of Technology ran continuously for 24 hours at room temperature and already shows use in dark matter searches.
nypost.comworld26 days ago
Lawsuit Filed Over 2024 Auction of Klimt Painting
An heir filed suit in Manhattan Supreme Court Thursday alleging a Vienna auction house altered the title of a Gustav Klimt portrait and offered it for sale without including all family members in settlement talks. The painting had been removed from the family in 1938.
forbes.comfinance28 days ago
Audio Technica Releases £9,999 AT-MCD1 Flagship Moving-Coil Cartridge at High End Vienna 2026
Audio Technica introduced its new AT-MCD1 iron-core moving-coil stereo cartridge at the High End Vienna 2026 trade show. The cartridge is available immediately at £9,999 or €11,000.
Al Jazeeraworld31 days ago
Former Syrian General Denies Torture Charges at Start of Vienna Trial
Brigadier General Khaled al-Halabi, 63, and Lieutenant Colonel Musab Abu Rukba, 54, face charges including aggravated torture and sexual coercion for alleged acts in Raqqa between 2011 and 2013. The trial opened on 1 June 2026 and is scheduled to last until June 30.
The Guardianscience31 days ago
PET Microplastics Persist 14 Days in Mouse Lungs and Alter Allergen-Induced Inflammation, Study Finds
A Medical University of Vienna study found inhaled PET microplastics remained detectable in mouse lungs for at least 14 days, triggered dose-dependent airway inflammation, and intensified responses to ragweed pollen. Researchers measured daily human inhalation estimates of 1–3 mi…
citizen.co.zaworld34 days ago
Austrian Court Sentences Man to 15 Years for Taylor Swift Concert Attack Plot
A 21-year-old Austrian man identified as Beran A. received a 15-year prison sentence on Thursday after an Austrian jury convicted him of planning a jihadist attack on Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts in Vienna. He was also found guilty of additional terrorism offenses tied to pl…
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bbc.co.ukworld42 days ago
Austrian Court Convicts Former Intelligence Officer of Spying for Russia
A Vienna jury found a former Austrian intelligence official guilty of passing information to Russian intelligence and a fugitive executive. The court sentenced the 63-year-old to four years and one month in prison.
jns.orgworld45 days ago
Israeli Singer Noam Bettan Meets President Isaac Herzog After Eurovision Second Place
Noam Bettan met with President Isaac Herzog on Monday after finishing second at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. The meeting took place at the president's residence one hour after Herzog accepted credentials from five new ambassadors.
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rte.ieworld45 days ago
Bulgaria Wins Eurovision 2026 With Surprise Victory
Bulgarian singer Dara won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with her song Bangaranga. She received a large welcome from fans upon returning to Sofia airport.
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Euronewsscience46 days ago
Israel Finishes Second at Eurovision 2026 as Five Countries Boycott
Israel placed second at the Eurovision Song Contest final held in Vienna. Five countries withdrew from the event in protest over Israel's participation. Bulgarian contestant Dara won the competition.
rte.ieworld46 days ago
Bulgaria Wins 2026 Eurovision Song Contest With Dara's Bangaranga
Bulgaria claimed its first Eurovision victory on Saturday in Vienna. Dara's upbeat track Bangaranga topped both jury and public votes with 516 points, ahead of Israel in second place.
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consequenceofsound.networld46 days ago
Israel Finishes Second at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna
Israel’s Noam Bettan placed second at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with 343 points. The public televote gave Israel 220 points, including the maximum 12 points from six countries.
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pinknews.co.ukpolitics46 days ago
Spain Withdraws From 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez released an official video on Friday announcing Spain's withdrawal from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna. The decision follows the European Broadcasting Union's approval of Israel's participation in the event. Sánchez accused Israel…
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news.sky.comworld47 days ago
Graham Norton Says He Will Continue Eurovision Commentary for Now as UK Prepares for 2026 Vienna Final
The 63-year-old Irish presenter, who succeeded Terry Wogan in 2008, linked his future on the BBC broadcast to whether he can still hold his wee for the show's four-hour duration without breaks. The 2026 grand final takes place tonight in Vienna with the UK guaranteed a slot among…
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Le Mondeworld47 days ago
Five Countries Withdraw from Eurovision 2026 Over Israeli Participation
Spain, Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands and Slovenia are skipping the contest in protest over Israel's entry, reducing participating countries to 35. Noam Bettan performed for Israel in the first semi-final on May 12 as pro-Palestinian demonstrations are planned for the final in…
winnipegfreepress.comworld47 days ago
Hundreds Attend Anti-Israel Protest Concert in Vienna
Hundreds of people gathered in Vienna for a concert titled 'No Stage for Genocide' to protest Israel's participation in this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The event took place in the host city as the international competition proceeds. Organizers framed the concert as a demonst…
rnz.co.nzworld48 days ago
BBC Announces UK Eurovision Jury Spokesperson for 2026 Grand Final
The broadcaster confirmed on Friday that a 46-year-old drag performer will present the United Kingdom's national jury voting results during the Eurovision Song Contest grand final in Vienna. The performer, who reached the final of RuPaul's Drag Race UK series six, will deliver th…
rnz.co.nzworld48 days ago
Australia and Denmark Advance to Eurovision 2026 Grand Final
Australian star Delta Goodrem and Danish singer Soren Torpegaard Lund advanced from the second semi-final on May 14, 2026, in Vienna. They join 23 other acts in Saturday's grand final of the 70th edition of the contest. The semi-final included a defense of Eurovision's support fo…
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BBC Newsworld48 days ago
UK's Eurovision Entrant Sam Battle Describes BBC Stress Test
Musician Sam Battle, performing as Look Mum No Computer, will represent the United Kingdom at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday in Vienna. Battle said the BBC administered a stress test to assess his ability to handle pressure. He described his song Eins, Zwei, Drei as…
The Guardianworld48 days ago
Australia Qualifies for Eurovision 2026 Grand Final
The 41-year-old Australian performer delivered a note-perfect rendition of her power-ballad Eclipse in Vienna, becoming the first Australian act to reach the final since 2023. She performed amid a reduced field of 35 competing countries after five nations boycotted over Israel's…
BBC Newsworld49 days ago
Antigoni Buxton, Former Love Island Contestant, to Represent Cyprus at Eurovision with Song Jalla
The 30-year-old London-born singer, who appeared on Love Island in 2022, will perform in the second semi-final in Vienna. Cyprus is competing for the 42nd time without a win after failing to reach the 2025 final. Buxton's family and Britain's Got Talent duo Stavros Flatley appear…
BBC Newsworld49 days agoUpdated
Noam Bettan Qualifies for Eurovision Final
The 28-year-old Israeli contestant performed 'Michelle' in Tuesday's semi-final at Vienna's Wiener Stadthalle, where audience members chanted 'stop the genocide' and four were removed. Bettan said he heard booing but received a wave of support and looked for Israeli flags for str…
deadline.comworld49 days agoUpdated
Four Audience Members Removed During Israeli Eurovision Performance
A protester shouted anti-war slogans as Noam Bettan performed in Vienna on Tuesday, one of four people removed by security. The 28-year-old Israeli advanced to Saturday's grand final despite the incident and the withdrawal of five nations over Israel's participation. Organisers r…
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BBC Newsworld50 days ago
Eurovision Director Says Voting System Is Fair and Secure as Israel Qualifies for Final
Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest since 2024, said organizers are monitoring votes closely following a formal warning to Israeli broadcaster Kan. Israel qualified for the 2026 grand final from the first semi-final in Vienna. The European Broadcasting Union has…
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AI Tools Drive Major Scientific Advances as Usage-Based Pricing Replaces Subscriptions
Stanford's James Zou has spent well over US$100,000 on artificial intelligence in the past year while hailing a new golden age of science. OpenAI and GitHub have raised prices or changed billing, citing surging usage and the demands of agentic AI. An economist in Vienna hit usage…
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Nbc Newsworld50 days ago
Eurovision Song Contest Opens in Vienna Amid Boycotts and Protests
The 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest is underway in Vienna with new voting limits and the absence of five countries that withdrew over Israel's participation. Organizers report high security ahead of the event, which features performances from multiple nations and expe…
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Israeli Singer Noam Bettan Performs Michelle at Eurovision Rehearsal
Noam Bettan performed the song Michelle during a dress rehearsal for the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. The performance took place inside a rotating structure with dancer Lihi Freud and used mirrors to create a dynamic visual effect. The rehearsal…
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winnipegfreepress.comworld51 days ago
Eurovision Semifinals Begin in Vienna
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest opens Tuesday in Vienna with 35 countries competing after five nations withdrew in protest of Israel's inclusion over its war in Gaza. Israeli singer Noam Bettan performs in the first semifinal at Wiener Stadthalle, where pro-Palestinian demonstra…
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Al Jazeeraworld51 days agoUpdated
Eurovision 2026 First Semifinal Begins in Vienna
The first semifinal of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest opens Tuesday in Vienna with artists from 35 countries competing. Five nations are boycotting over Israel's participation. Noam Bettan advanced through a dress rehearsal on May 11 after walking the turquoise carpet the previ…
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rte.ieworld51 days ago
Five Countries Boycott Eurovision 2026 Over Israel's Participation
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest is scheduled for May 16 in Vienna, Austria. Five countries have announced they will not participate in protest of Israel's inclusion. Israel is represented by singer Noam Bettan performing the song Michelle.
swissinfo.chworld52 days ago
Eurovision Song Contest Marks 70th Edition in Vienna
The 70th edition of Eurovision, the world's most-watched song contest, took place on Sunday in Vienna, Austria's capital. Thousands of fans gathered for the event. The current edition marks the contest's 70th iteration.
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France 24world52 days ago
Spain, Ireland and Slovenia Will Not Broadcast Eurovision
The public broadcasters of Spain, Ireland and Slovenia announced on May 11 they will replace coverage of the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest with alternative programming. Only 35 countries will compete in Vienna this week, the fewest since entry expanded in 2004, after f…
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dnaindia.comworld52 days ago
Eurovision Events Begin in Vienna Ahead of May 16 Final
The song contest opened in the Austrian capital on Sunday with thousands of fans arriving for a series of side events. Organizers have prepared extensive programming in the days leading up to the grand final on May 16. Calls for a boycott over Israel's participation have been ren…
Forbesfinance52 days ago
Five Countries Withdraw from 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Spain have pulled out of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest scheduled for Vienna, citing Israel's continued participation amid the Gaza conflict and past government-backed voting campaigns. A New York Times investigation published May…
ibtimes.co.ukpolitics52 days ago
Exiled Crown Prince Supporters Protest in Vienna Against Iran Internet Restrictions
Activists demonstrated in multiple cities on May 10, 2026, denouncing a months-long internet outage in Iran. Supporters of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi rallied in Vienna displaying pre-1979 revolution flags and an Israel flag. Banners at the events praised the crown prince, i…
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New Scientistscience54 days ago
Kneeprint Found Near 175,000-Year-Old Stalagmite Structures in Bruniquel Cave
A possible kneeprint in clay preserved by calcium carbonate offers new clues about Neanderthals who built mysterious structures deep inside a French cave. Sophie Verheyden presented the findings on 4 May at the European Geosciences Union meeting in Vienna. The discovery comes as…
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Noam Bettan Completes Second Eurovision Rehearsal in Vienna
Noam Bettan representing Israel completed the second rehearsal for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on May 7, 2026, performing the song "Michelle" at the Wiener Stadthalle. Austrian police are preparing heightened security measures for the event, which opens on May 12, with assis…
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indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics59 days ago
Austria Expels Three Russian Diplomats
Austria declared three Russian diplomats personae non gratae after discovering a 'forest of antennae' on diplomatic properties in Vienna used for illicit data collection. Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger stated the action followed years of scrutiny by intelligence services.…
GB Newspolitics59 days ago
Austria Expels Three Russian Diplomats Over Suspected Embassy Antenna
Austria has expelled three Russian diplomats suspected of espionage after discovering a 'forest of antennae' on diplomatic buildings in Vienna used for data interception. Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger stated the action addresses a security issue, bringing total expulsion…
winnipegfreepress.compolitics59 days ago
Austria Expels Three Russian Diplomats Over Suspected Antenna Use in Vienna
Austria expelled three Russian Embassy employees on May 4, 2026, over suspicions of spying activities involving antennas on diplomatic buildings. The antennas allegedly intercepted data from international organizations in Vienna. Russia's Embassy stated Moscow will respond strong…
indiatoday.intoday.infinance59 days ago
Austria Expels Three Russian Diplomats
Austria declared three Russian diplomats personae non gratae and expelled them on suspicion of espionage involving a forest of antennae on diplomatic buildings in Vienna. The installations were deemed used for illicit data collection, marking the latest in a series of expulsions…
vanguardngr.comworld65 days ago
Austrian Man Admits Guilt in Foiled Taylor Swift Concert Attack Plot
A 21-year-old Austrian man admitted guilt in court to planning a deadly assault on a 2024 Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, inspired by the Islamic State group. The plea comes amid recent IS-claimed violence in Nigeria and Mozambique. Authorities thwarted the plot after a CIA tip,…
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citizen.co.zaworld65 days agoUpdated
Austrian Man Pleads Guilty to Plotting Attack on Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man named Beran A. pleaded guilty to most charges in a Wiener Neustadt court for planning a jihadist attack on Taylor Swift's 2024 Vienna concerts. The plot, thwarted by authorities with U.S. intelligence aid, led to the cancellation of three Eras Tour show…
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Euronewsworld65 days ago
Austrian Man Admits Guilt in Foiled Plot to Attack Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man pleaded guilty to terrorism charges related to a thwarted 2024 plot targeting Taylor Swift's Vienna concerts. The trial, involving a second defendant, began in Wiener Neustadt and is set to continue until May 12. Prosecutors linked the suspects to Islam…
swissinfo.chworld67 days ago
2026 Eurovision to Include 35 Countries, Fewer Than Recent Years
Geopolitical tensions have led to boycotts of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, reducing participation to 35 countries, the smallest in recent years. Several nations and over 1,000 artists cite Israel's involvement amid the Gaza conflict. The event is set for May 16 in Vienna, wi…
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english.elpais.comworld70 days ago
Three Countries to Skip Eurovision 2025 Broadcast Over Israel's Participation
National broadcasters in Ireland, Spain and Slovenia have decided not to air the Eurovision Song Contest this year due to Israel's participation. Slovenia will instead broadcast a series of Palestinian films. The contest, marking its 70th anniversary, is set for May in Vienna wit…
news.sky.comworld86 days ago
UK Eurovision 2026 Entrant Sam Battle Announces Birth of Son Max
Sam Battle, performing as Look Mum No Computer, announced the birth of his son Max on Instagram. The announcement occurs weeks before his scheduled performance at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. Fans have expressed support, linking the news to his recent absence from…