A new experiment deepens the mystery over gravitational constant, Big G

Scientists have announced the results of a decade-long quest to measure Newton’s gravitational constant — nicknamed Big G.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  AFTERNOON DIGEST May 09, 2026 A new experiment deepens the mystery over gravitational constant, Big G » More than 100 fall ill from norovirus outbreak aboard cruise ship bound for Florida » Iran warns the US against attacks on its oil tankers, other ships but ceasefire appears to hold » President Trump attends LIV Golf tournament as Iran warns against attacks on ships » Des Moines woman dies in domestic violence shooting hours after ex-boyfriend freed on bond » Blank Park Zoo works to save critically endangered Wyoming toad » Iowa cities concerned for their budgets as Legislature passes property tax reform bill » Former Iowa school counselor charged with sexual exploitation » Three Iowa healthcare providers fired for alleged patient-privacy law violations » One dead, one injured after shooting in downtown Des Moines » DES MOINES WEATHER  ALERTS (0)  CLOSINGS (0) Mother's Day sunshine, then warmer days » Tonight Some evening clouds, then skies clear late. Low 43F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Get full weather forecast, view interactive radar and more » Our cooking experts tested more than 90 outdoor grills. Here are our favorites » Woman recovering from broken back wins Walt Disney World Marathon » Scammers are using social media to target users. Here's how to stay safe » The fastest rising US baby names of 2025 may surprise you » MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT If you'd like to receive some of our other email newsletters, you can tap or click the links below: Be among the first to receive National Breaking News or Local Breaking News as stories break. Catch up on the day's big stories with our Morning Headlines and Afternoon Digest newsletters. Receive our Daily Forecasts or get Severe Weather Alerts sent straight to your email inbox. Manage your email newsletter subscriptions » For the very latest information, download our free apps To ensure email delivery, add newsletters@e.kcci.com to your address book or safe senders list © 2026 Hearst Properties Inc. 300 W 57th Street, New York NY 10019 Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe