Western Europe just set the record for its hottest June ever
Several countries experienced all-time highs in June as Europeans endured unprecedented heat and dangerously elevated overnight temperatures.
July 09, 2026
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Creating synthetic life in a lab? SpudCell falls short of the goal, but raises even more useful questions
The goal of creating synthetic cells is not to replace nature, but to learn more deeply about biology and reengineer it to help society.
July 08, 2026
El Niño is here, and it’s already scrambling fisheries throughout the Pacific
From India to Peru to California, the powerful weather phenomenon is creating winners and losers across the fishing industry.
July 08, 2026
A New American Soccer Culture Is Emerging
World Cup 2026A New American Soccer Culture Is EmergingA decade ago, the fandom around Major League Soccer and the U.S. men’s national team was very white and very imitative. That’s starting to change...
July 07, 2026
Democratic socialists aren’t the only young, progressive Democrats dividing the party
How will Democrats in Congress deal with the DSA-affiliated candidates likely to join their ranks in the new year? There are lessons from the tea party’s challenge to traditional GOP values.
July 07, 2026
Electric companies don’t need to black out customers to prevent wildfires – here are 3 relatively fast, affordable solutions
Utilities face a dilemma: How to deliver power through dry, windy regions without accidentally starting a catastrophic fire.
July 07, 2026
Nearly 20% of new moms have anxiety or depression, but a promising psychedelic treatment is on the horizon
The psychedelic treatment is moving through the FDA clinical trial process in Colorado and elsewhere.
July 07, 2026
Fishing for DNA – how a cup of river water can reveal secrets about human health, pollution and biodiversity
Environmental DNA contained in a small sample of water, sand or even air can reveal the presence of people, wildlife and pathogens, helping researchers track where they’ve migrated.
July 07, 2026
Vandal demands peanut butter sandwich to end Australian bridge stand-off
AustraliaAsiaAustralasiaVandal demands peanut butter sandwich to end Australian bridge stand-offPolice believe the bridge climber is the serial vandal responsible for the Pam the Bird gra...
July 07, 2026
Singapore’s Carousell hits profitability milestone, banks on AI as ‘force multiplier’
SingaporeThis Week in AsiaLifestyle & CultureSingapore’s Carousell hits profitability milestone, banks on AI as ‘force multiplier’Co-founder Marcus Tan says he is ‘excited about the growt...
July 07, 2026
Police vow to continue search for Arkansas mom and her newborn baby, missing for over a week
Police vow to continue search for Arkansas mom and her newborn baby, missing for over a weekAuthorities have combed through 85 miles of the Arkansas River in the search for Ashlynn Bocksnick and her s...
July 07, 2026
Before we hail Hong Kong cinema’s return, let’s ensure its survival
Hong Kong cultureOpinionHong Kong OpinionOpinionAdam AuBefore we hail Hong Kong cinema’s return, let’s ensure its survivalThe rules we make around artificial intelligence and creative wor...
July 07, 2026
Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman
Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of OmanA tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz has caught on fire after being struck b...
July 07, 2026
Mitch McConnell’s daughter deletes her X account as questions swirl over health after his hospitalization
Mitch McConnell’s daughter deletes her X account as questions swirl over health after his hospitalizationSenate Republicans say McConnell remains ‘dialed into’ happenings in Congress, though the Kentu...
July 07, 2026
‘A true man’: Chinese boy touches hearts by promoting single mum’s small recycling business
Trending in ChinaPeople & CultureTrending in China‘A true man’: Chinese boy touches hearts by promoting single mum’s small recycling businessChunchun, 8, hailed for courage, sense of resp...
July 07, 2026
Serious flooding risk in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long under amber rainstorm warning
Hong Kong weatherHong KongHealth & EnvironmentSerious flooding risk in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long under amber rainstorm warningForecaster also reminds residents in the northern New Territories...
July 07, 2026
Crushed it: AI and healthy habits help Hong Kong students ace IB
Education in Hong KongHong KongEducationCrushed it: AI and healthy habits help Hong Kong students ace IBPupils from Diocesan Boys’ School, Victoria Shanghai Academy and Po Leung Kuk Choi ...
July 07, 2026
Dying patients face ‘avoidable distress’ due to poor communication from professionals – report
Dying patients face ‘avoidable distress’ due to poor communication from professionals – reportPatients and their families are being let down by poor communication at the end of their lives, report war...
July 06, 2026
NHS says it’s ‘crucial’ parents check children are vaccinated against deadly diseases
NHS says it’s ‘crucial’ parents check children are vaccinated against deadly diseasesNHS campaign comes after two children died of measles in the past year amid rise in casesBookmarkCommentsGo to comm...
July 06, 2026
Estimated quarter of homeowners had problems with recent repair jobs – survey
Estimated quarter of homeowners had problems with recent repair jobs – surveySome 4.8 million households dealt with issues ranging from living with unsafe work to dealing with stressful disputes, Citi...
July 06, 2026