These Knicks fans were flying high — very, very high.

How supermassive black holes (SMBHs) in the centers of galaxies accrete material, how they feed back into the surrounding region, and how they regulate these processes to influence the evolution of their galaxies are all hot topics in astronomical and astrophysical research. Astronomers are nearly certain that all large galaxies like the Milky Way have an SMBH, and detailed observations of them are where answers will be found. But only some galaxies are readily observed in detail, even by the powerful JWST.

Moderate exposure to cold and heat during early pregnancy may affect fetal development as early as the first trimester, according to a new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation. The findings, based on two Dutch birth cohorts and published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, suggest that early gestational development may be sensitive to ambient temperature, with potential implications for birth outcomes and long-term health as climate conditions continue to change.

This is the first year North Side Queer Pride will host a weekend of free, community-driven Pride events in Rogers Park.

Travelers can take precautions to have fun with heat preparedness in mind.

Get up, sing and dance with Gracie! The children's sing-along series "Gracie's Corner" is joining Disney+ and Disney Jr. with its fun and educational song animations, and brand-new songs on the way! Watch Gracie and all of her friends on Disney Jr. and Disney+ starting June 15.

Mycorrhizal fungi form underground networks that sustain plant life and help regulate Earth's climate by drawing carbon into soils. In a study published in Science, an international team of researchers produced the first global maps estimating the distribution and mass of the Earth's arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks.

Over the past several decades, light sources have gradually transitioned to light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, and inorganic LEDs are now used across a wide range of applications. In parallel, organic LEDs, or OLEDs, have become widely used in display technologies.

Weather in Southern California is already trending warmer earlier in the day Thursday, perfect for World Cup fan festivities, with comfortable weather expected over the weekend. Temperatures are at about 10 degrees above average, possibly just short of being called hot, according to KTLA meteorologist Henry DiCarlo. In Ventura County, highs will reach 82 degrees. [...]

Nearly 100 years ago, a seemingly simple discovery revolutionized the microscope. The introduction of phase contrast, which garnered a Nobel Prize in 1953, brought into clear view structures inside cells that had previously been too faint or washed out for biologists to study.

Mercury, Venus and Jupiter will form a striking 3-planet parade low above the western horizon after sunset on June 12, offering a brief but beautiful show.