FIDE Investigates Ex-World Champion Vladimir Kramnik Over Persistent Cheating Claims

Chess body investigating ex-world champion who accused Daniel Naroditsky of cheating - NPR
International Chess Federation Launches Inquiry into Vladimir Kramnik The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has initiated a formal investigation into former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik (Russia) regarding his persistent and public accusations of cheating leveled against several elite players, including prominent U.S. Grandmaster and content creator Daniel Naroditsky. This unprecedented move by the governing body…

Dwarf Planet Quaoar Defies Physics with Rings Far Beyond the Roche Limit

Scientists watch rings forming around a solar system world for the 1st time - Space
Unprecedented Discovery: Rings Formed Around Quaoar Challenge Planetary Science In a finding that is forcing astronomers to rethink the fundamental physics governing planetary systems, scientists have confirmed the existence of a dense ring system around the distant dwarf planet Quaoar. Located in the frigid Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune, Quaoar’s rings are remarkable not just for…