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Astronomers spot a new dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto

(CNN) — Astronomers have spotted a new dwarf planet candidate in the solar system, beyond the orbit of Pluto, which they provisionally named ED138. If future observations confirm the discovery, ED138 will join a group currently made up of five dwarf planets that have been recognized by the International Astronomical Union, or IAU: Ceres, Pluto, Haumea, Makemake and Eris. The finding is the result of detections made by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, a new telescope that sits atop a 2,682-meter-tall (8,800-foot-tall) mountain in Chile and houses the world’s largest digital camera. The telescope started operating in 2025 and is capable of imaging the entire sky every three days. However, Holman warns, ED138 isn’t officially a dwarf planet yet: “At this point, it’s still a candidate. We really need to know how physically big it is, and that will take a few months, probably.” In the night…

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Why This Philippine Sea Turtle Sleeps Head-Down in a Sponge

Giant barrel sponges host a microclimate of marine life and can live for over 2,000 years. Moalboal is a popular diving spot where people come to witness the famous daily sardine run. It's also a great area for finding sea turtles. The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) seen in the video and the hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) are the two most abundant species in the region. But why does this sea turtle find himself upside down in a barrel sponge? The Indo-Pacific giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) can grow to be over 6 feet tall. They live on tropical reefs, are barrel-shaped, and have a large opening at the top. Many marine organisms use the sponge as a home and shelter, making it a thriving micro-habitat. While it may not be a surprise to see a tiny shrimp swimming in and out of a barrel sponge, it sounds unusual to come across a large sea turtle wedged tightly in the…

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Nearly 60% of nurses say they aren’t fully prepared for the technology they use at work

By Ryan Smith for Carrington College Technology has become a central part of modern nursing, from electronic charting systems to AI-powered tools designed to streamline clinical workflows. But as new platforms become more common in healthcare settings, many nurses say they have not received the training needed to feel fully confident using them. A June 2026 survey of 465 registered nurses, commissioned by Carrington College, found that nearly 60% of respondents do not feel fully trained on the technology required for their jobs. While most nurses see the benefits of digital tools, the findings point to a growing gap between the pace of technology adoption and the support healthcare workers receive to use it effectively. Nearly 60% of nurses in the survey reported some level of gap in their preparation: That means a majority of nurses are working with technology they do not feel…

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