The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has hit the pause button on proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), pending a comprehensive review of eligibility and assessment procedures.

Social Security maximum benefits in 2026 after COLA adjustment: Social Security remains a cornerstone of retirement planning for millions of Americans, especially Baby Boomers preparing to leave the ...

Abstract: Many real-world applications require the joint optimization of a large number of flexible devices over time. The flexibility of, e.g., multiple batteries, thermostatically controlled loads, ...

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. When the seminal Java whitepaper introduced the language in 1995, it listed seven key benefits ...

Arctic sea ice extent appears to have reached its annual maximum on March 22, 2025. This is the lowest maximum in the 47-year satellite record, with previous low maximums occurring in 2017, 2018, 2016 ...

In the waning days of 2025, the maximum Social Security check stands at $5,108 per month, and it's set to rise next year with the just-announced 2.8% COLA. While it's an impressive figure, in reality, ...

The recent flurry of solar storms suggests the sun is in a period of maximal activity as part of its 11-year cycle. The active period is likely to continue over the next year, so more auroras could be ...

This year has given stargazers plenty of opportunities to catch the colorful auroras of the northern lights flicker across the night sky, and that's expected to continue as the sun is now in its solar ...

A surprise announcement from scientists involved in monitoring the solar cycle has finally confirmed that the sun's most active and dangerous phase — solar maximum — is already well underway, and ...

On September 19, Antarctic sea ice likely reached its annual maximum extent of 17.16 million square kilometers (6.63 million square miles). The 2024 maximum is the second lowest in the 46-year ...