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Climate Change -- It's 90 degrees in the Arctic right now

Scientific American - 1 day ago

Michigan reports first 2 U.S. deaths in outbreak of cyclospora

Los Angeles Times - 1 day ago

Public Health -- Cyclospora outbreak tied to two deaths as parasite-borne illness continues to rage

Scientific American - 1 day ago

Record low Danube levels push some countries in Eastern Europe to the brink of energy emergency

Los Angeles Times - 1 day ago

Ancient mummy DNA provides scientific evidence that colonization brought smallpox to the Americas

CTV News - 1 day ago

England and Wales are on course to record their driest July in almost two centuries after weeks of scorching temperatures and barely a drop of rain.

Daily Mail - 1 day ago

'Poop pills' may ease insomnia by reprogramming the gut microbiome, early study hints -- Reprogramming the gut microbiome with fecal microbiota transplants could reduce the amount of time people with insomnia spend awake. -- Clarissa Brincat -- Published

Live Science - 1 day ago

Britain says it is open to AI regulation if voluntary safeguards fall short

CTV News - 1 day ago

August's total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 1 day ago

Binging on cringe: It's as addictive as 'eating junk food'

Deutsche Welle - 1 day ago

Ancient bullets reveal where a Roman camp hid in the Pyrenees of Spain before being ambushed -- Researchers found the remains of a Roman camp from 39 B.C. that was ambushed by locals in what's now Catalonia, Spain. -- Tom Metcalfe -- Published

Live Science - 1 day ago

Immigration crackdown threatens Haitian caregivers and the seniors who rely on them

Los Angeles Times - 1 day ago

Could we prevent dementia? A new trial may point the way. -- Analysis -- While much funding for dementia research goes toward treatments, some scientists want to reduce people's risk of developing the condition in the first place. -- RJ Mackenzie

Live Science - 1 day ago

NASA boss balks at billion-dollar estimate for recycled Moon rover -- Turning two Mars testbeds into one lunar explorer may prove anything but cheap

Register UK - 1 day ago

Aspen trees provide a natural buffer against wildfires, even as fire season intensifies, study shows -- Buffers made of aspen trees could help protect communities from worsening wildfires. -- Brian Owens -- Published

Live Science - 1 day ago

At colleges, the AI boom means everyone wants to dabble in computer science

CTV News - 1 day ago

An Australian drone operator captured a humpback whale giving birth off NSW's northern coast on Tuesday afternoon.

Daily Mail - 1 day ago

What would it take to get peptides on the shelf?

NPR - 1 day ago

RFK Jr., Oz blame ACA enrollment drop on fraud, but experts cite rising costs -- Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.

CBS News - 1 day ago

Marmots got money troubles: Cuts to UCLA research lead scientists to OnlyFans

Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Twins found buried in Roman latrine could have been seen as ill omens

Independent UK - 2 days ago

An unpaved road festooned with 'No trespassing' signs in the hills leads to America's 'most haunted' ghost town.

Daily Mail - 2 days ago

The ice is melting earlier and faster, with drastic consequences for the environment and water supply.

Deutsche Welle - 2 days ago

Endometriosis: Proper treatment ends 15 years of pain

Deutsche Welle - 2 days ago

Can newborn screening prevent lifelong health problems?

Deutsche Welle - 2 days ago

Protecting yourself in a new era of AI-powered cybercrime

NPR - 2 days ago

Wally Funk: The pioneering aviator who set a space record -- Feature -- The woman prevented from becoming an astronaut was a trailblazing pilot and instructor -- The Week US

The Week - 2 days ago

Defunct part of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will slam into the moon

NPR - 2 days ago

California counties monitoring for measles in farmworkers from Arizona

Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Dana Bash grills RFK Jr. over vaccines -- CK Smith

Salon - 2 days ago

Life's too short! Women over 50 prioritise enjoyment over longevity, new study reveals

Daily Mail - 2 days ago

New Dinosaur in Zimbabwe: Mini-sauropod That May Have Walked on Two Legs

Haaretz - 2 days ago

When is UK's largest eclipse since 1999? And best way to see it

Daily Express - 2 days ago

You Don't Want Smart Glasses That Record Everything You Say—Trust Me

Gizmodo - 2 days ago

More women die in heatwaves, but biology 'isn't main cause'

Deutsche Welle - 2 days ago

Stunning discovery underneath castle in Wales 'could rewrite history of Britain'

Daily Express - 2 days ago

SwitchBot Kata Friends AI Pet Review: Useless if You Don't Pay Up

Gizmodo - 2 days ago

Hundreds of Greek firefighters battle wildfires whipped up by strong winds near the coastal town of Porto Germeno.

Deutsche Welle - 2 days ago

The James Webb Telescope Is Changing Astronomers' Understanding of the Ancient Cosmos

Wired News - 2 days ago

There Are 2 Eclipses This August. Here's How to See Them

Wired News - 2 days ago

The new Japanese knotweed: Urgent warning over 'bombsite plant' that can force apart brickwork, chimneys and roofs

Daily Mail - 3 days ago

Total solar eclipse to darken Spain for 1st time in a century

Daily Sabah - 3 days ago

Stunning discovery as hundreds of hidden earthworks may be ancient ceremonial sites

Daily Express - 3 days ago

August's total solar eclipse will sweep over Spain, Iceland and Greenland

CTV News - 3 days ago

How AI can help alleviate loneliness and dementia in seniors

CTV News - 3 days ago

Perseid meteor shower could put on one of its best shows in years. Here's why

CTV News - 3 days ago

Here's how engineers plan to save the satellite sent to save NASA's Swift mission

Ars Technica - 3 days ago

How plants feel -- Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.

CBS News - 3 days ago

SpaceX launches Starship on test flight with the most advanced Starlinks

NBC News - 3 days ago

An 'unprecedented' AI breach has led to calls for more guardrails. Here's what one Canadian expert thinks

CTV News - 3 days ago

An errant, discarded SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon next week

Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Why Aug. 12 could be the greatest single day and night for skywatchers for years -- A solar eclipse, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, Venus at dichotomy and the Milky Way at its annual best will create one of 2026's best days for skywatching. -- Jamie Carter -- Published

Live Science - 3 days ago

How often should you change your kitchen sponge? Microbiologist finally settles the debate - so, are you doing it enough?

Daily Mail - 3 days ago

Alzheimer's blood tests are transforming how patients get diagnosed - here's what to know -- Explainer -- New tests for Alzheimer's are helping people who are at risk of dementia get clarity on their condition, Live Science reports from the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in London. -- RJ Mackenzie

Live Science - 3 days ago

Incredible deep Earth 'gold kitchen' found under submarine volcanoes

Daily Express - 3 days ago

China's EV Market Is Booming. There's Just One Problem

Wired News - 3 days ago

'We are not giving up yet': Private mission to rescue NASA's Swift telescope is spinning out of control -- Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is recovering from an unexpected spin in orbit, and will need a little more time to rescue NASA's falling Swift observatory. -- Elizabeth Howell -- Published

Live Science - 3 days ago

The percentage of homes surviving California wildfires is dropping, despite efforts to harden them

Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

How fruit flies chase invisible ribbons of smell to get to their source

Ars Technica - 4 days ago

Astronomers Have Detected an Exomoon for the First Time

Wired News - 4 days ago

This common 'heat wave mistake' could harm your health as temperatures soar over 95 degrees this weekend

Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

23 Jul 2026 -- Scientists find the secret of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity' -- A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong - and it is surprisingly simple -- 23 Jul 2026

BBC News - 4 days ago

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Is About to Crash Into the Moon-and It Could Be Visible From Earth

Wired News - 4 days ago

Not just Neanderthals: Ghost lineage in Africa left its mark on our DNA

Ars Technica - 4 days ago

Scientists believe newly discovered demon cavefish may be among the rarest fish in the world

CTV News - 4 days ago

Out-Of-Control SpaceX Rocket To Slam Into Moon At 5,400 MPH

Huffington Post - 4 days ago

When it comes to climate change, is there a point when adaptation isn't enough?

NPR - 4 days ago

It might finally be time to ditch your lumpy old neck pillow, as Emirates unveils its 'game-changing' new aeroplane seats.

Daily Mail - 4 days ago

A 'catastrophic' number of gray whales have washed up on Pacific beaches this year

NBC News - 4 days ago

Human or AI bot? Ottawa consulting on transparency of AI systems

CTV News - 4 days ago

Big nuclear fusion project makes progress with components from San Diego's General Atomics

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 4 days ago

Insta360 Luna Ultra Review: This Is the Only Gimbal Camera You Need

Gizmodo - 4 days ago

Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station -- The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station. -- Jul 14

CBS News - 4 days ago

Secretive US nuke factory's radioactive contamination of three workers exposed

Daily Mail - 4 days ago

Scientists uncover terrifying future West Coast earthquake scenario that would put millions at risk in hours

Daily Mail - 4 days ago

Researchers devise a full-color night vision goggle

Ars Technica - 4 days ago

Google pauses AI satellite images, after fears of deepfakes in the sky

NPR - 4 days ago

China could supply EV manufacturing boom with recycled EVs

Ars Technica - 4 days ago

What's Behind the Heat Wave Scorching Huge Parts of the World

Wired News - 4 days ago

Astronomers accidentally discover 2 supernovas that exploded from a single star system -- Astronomers have identified a supernova remnant beside the well-known Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443), and evidence suggests both are the wreckage of two stars that once orbited each other before exploding separately. -- Olivia Maule -- Last updated

Live Science - 4 days ago

Climate Change Is Moving Mountains

The Atlantic - 4 days ago

Monster heat dome engulfs half the US as 70 million face record-breaking temperatures that can turn cars lethal

Daily Mail - 4 days ago

Brace yourself for a fly invasion! Scientist warns disappearing wasps may trigger a summer pest explosion

Daily Mail - 4 days ago

IBM scientists claim they've achieved 'quantum advantage' - and they've dared others to prove them wrong -- Using IBM's quantum computer, scientists say they have shown in three different experiments that quantum computers can outpace classical machines in useful computations. -- Tristan Greene -- Published

Live Science - 4 days ago

Monster 'Sharkzilla' leaves trail of carnage off New York coast as scientists probe nuclear mutant theory

Daily Mail - 4 days ago

Mini masterpieces! Remarkable 40,000-year-old bird figurines the size of a thumbnail reveal the artistic genius of Ice Age humans

Daily Mail - 4 days ago

NASA's Swift rescue slips to late August as LINK battles its spin -- Engineers make progress in stabilizing mission but push back the rendezvous date

Register UK - 4 days ago

A Discarded SpaceX Rocket Is on a High-Speed Collision Course With the...

Deccan Chronicle - 4 days ago

A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 4 days ago

330-FOOT TSUNAMI TRIGGERED BY MASSIVE ASTEROID -- The collision blasted a 1.5-kilometre-high curtain of rock, sediment and seawater skyward before...

Daily Express - 4 days ago

Would YOU turn off your shower while shampooing? Woke environmental scientists want you to 'pause' the water while lathering

Daily Mail - 4 days ago

Everyone alive may carry DNA from a 'ghost lineage' of human ancestors

Daily Express - 4 days ago

The Best Gadgets of July 2026

Gizmodo - 4 days ago

Study shows prehistoric people were picky about what mammoths they ate

Independent UK - 4 days ago

Traces of mysterious 'ghost' ancestors found in human DNA by 'exciting' discovery

Daily Express - 4 days ago

Scientists warn something unusual is happening in the Southern Ocean

Independent UK - 5 days ago

23 Jul 2026 - Watch: Orcas ram into fish so hard they explode - 23 Jul 2026

BBC News - 5 days ago

California produced over half its May electricity from solar, a world record

Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

Why do some healthy embryos fail to implant in the uterus?

Deutsche Welle - 5 days ago

Common sugar identified as surprise cancer driver

Independent UK - 5 days ago