Science news this week: A human population isolated for 100,000 years, the biggest spinning structure in the universe, and a pit full of skulls

Dec. 5, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Laurence Fishburne to Direct ‘The Rule of Nines’ With Star André Holland (EXCLUSIVE)

Laurence Fishburne is looking to step back behind the camera and is currently developing a directing project, “The Rule of Nines,” with producer and casting director Bonnie Timmermann (“I Origins,” “Roofman”) and actor André Holland (“Moonlight”). John Connor wrote the script. “The fact that I’ve be

New clashes break out between Pakistan and Taliban

Both sides accuse the other of starting the overnight fighting and breaching a fragile ceasefire agreed in October.

Waymo recalls cars for passing stopped school buses

Waymo recalls cars for passing stopped school buses

Australia v England: Ashes second Test, day three – live

Hosts seek to build on 44-run first-innings lead at the Gabba Ashes top 100 | Get the Spin newsletter | Email Jim74th over: Australia 379-6 (Carey 47, Neser 15) Stokes starts around the wicket to the left-handed Alex Carey. Two slips in place. The first ball is defended for a dot and the next is gu

Stokes gets early breakthrough on day three

Ben Stokes dismisses Michael Neser for 16 to give England an early breakthrough leaving Australia on 383-7 on day three of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Kentucky flunks latest test in blowout loss to Gonzaga as Mark Pope era approaches rock bottom

Kentucky is off to a lackluster start in Year 2 of Pope's tenure

Sydney Sweeney Declares She’s “Against Hate” Following American Eagle Ad Fallout

Months after her American Eagle campaign sparked backlash, Sydney Sweeney is addressing the fallout around the ad’s public perception. The 2x Emmy nominee recently said she “was honestly surprised by the reaction” to her ‘Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans‘ campaign, which drew controversy and accusatio

Indonesia Halts Agincourt, PTPN III Operations After Floods

Indonesia suspended the operations of three companies in Sumatra, saying it would probe whether their land-clearing activities helped trigger the deadly floods and landslides that killed hundreds on the island.

Trump awarded Fifa peace prize at World Cup draw

Fifa President Gianni Infantino awarded Donald Trump with the football federation's first-ever peace prize, at a lavish ceremony to select the groups for the 2026 men's World Cup. The tournament will be co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico. But why does President Trump care about football? Also: C

Meta delays release of new mixed reality glasses code-named 'Phoenix' in order to 'get the details right'

Meta plans to release a new wearable device codenamed "Malibu 2" in 2026, according to an internal memo viewed by Business Insider.

Meta delays release of Phoenix mixed-reality glasses to 2027, Business Insider reports

MAHA Activists Urge Trump to Fire Lee Zeldin at the E.P.A.

As head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin has weakened protections against toxic chemicals, say members of the MAHA movement.

Japan’s Bear-Related Casualties Hit Record on Escalating Attacks

A record 230 were killed or injured by bears in Japan since April, putting more pressure on the government to intervene as the animals push deeper into areas where people live.