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WorldWestern Europe heatwaves and El Niño drive hottest July seas on record
Worsening extreme weather disasters can endanger lives and livelihoods across entire regions.
The Cool Down2 min read
USEclipse 2026 - how was it for you?
Thousands of people across the West Midlands observed the partial eclipse of the sun.
BBC4 min read
HealthEstrogen Therapy May Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Says
Maintaining hormone levels after menopause may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, new research finds.
Time4 min read
USWildfire-damaged historic buildings may not be as ruined as they appear, but saving them means acting fast
The damage is sometimes only centimeters deep. Three engineers explain the colors of burned masonry and other signs preservationists look for amid another destructive fire year.
The Conversation7 min read
ScienceScientists find corroded radioactive waste barrels amid seafloor spills in the Atlantic
These barrels reflect decisions made decades ago that still leave environmental questions unresolved.
The Cool Down3 min read
US71-Year-Old Lifeguard Pulled Under by Great White Shark
A 71-year-old lifeguard with 55 years of experience was yanked beneath the surface during a routine patrol, and what he felt in that moment left no doubt about what had grabbed him. His encounter is part of a growing trend reshaping summer on Maine's coastline.
A-Z Animals5 min read
ScienceUpdated El Niño forecast warns of 'historic event'
El Niño continues to strengthen, and it has a greater than 90% chance of becoming a "very strong" event during the fall and winter of 2026-27.
USA TODAY5 min read
ScienceScientists Just Found a Hidden Fault Under New Jersey, And It Caused The 2024 Earthquake
"Previously unrecognized but critical earthquake hazards."
Science Alert
3 min read
BusinessDelaware food bank's 719-panel solar roof could save $2 million for meals, job training
"By reducing our utility costs, we can redirect millions of dollars over time toward ... more Delaware families."
The Cool Down3 min read
ScienceScientists Saw Strange Spots on Local Fish. The Culprit Was Cancer That Spreads like an Infection.
In 2012, anglers at Lake Memphremagog—on the border of Vermont and Quebec—found fish with strange black spots and lumps. A new study suggests it’s a rare form of transmissible melanoma.
Popular Mechanics4 min read
ScienceMike Fincke to end NASA astronaut career after medical evac. from ISS
A mission to the International Space Station that ended in January with an unprecedented medical evacuation will be Mike Fincke's last as a NASA astronaut.
USA TODAY4 min read
ScienceNASA unveils breathtaking new photos of the Tarantula Nebula
Space scientists just dropped a jaw-dropping new composite image of the Tarantula Nebula, and it looks less like a standard space photo and more like a high-tech cosmic art project. NASA described the colorful observation as “like a collage made of layered sheets of colored cellophane.” This mind-blowing multi-telescope masterpiece, which brings together data from […] Read the original article here: NASA unveils breathtaking new photos of the Tarantula Nebula
Geekspin3 min read
USCalifornia bans paraquat, highly toxic herbicide outlawed in more than 70 countries
State is US’s largest user of pesticide that is virtually proven to cause Parkinson’s disease
The Guardian
5 min read
ScienceMysterious Eagle Ray Dental Plates Found In Venezuela
In 2014, dental plates from an unidentified eagle ray were recovered off Venezuela and later identified as belonging to the genus Aetomylaeus, marking the first evidence of this group in the Caribbean and Western Atlantic.
Forbes5 min read
USIowa vegetable farm cuts power bills with help from federal solar program
"It was fun to ... see the energy bill going down every month as we get more sun."
The Cool Down3 min read
ScienceA Near-total Lunar Eclipse Will Turn the Moon Red This Month—and It’s the Last Chance to See One for Over 2 Years
Earth’s shadow will cover 96 percent of August’s full Sturgeon moon, creating a dramatic coppery glow visible across the Americas.
Travel+Leisure2 min read
HealthUK study finds sharp increase in type 2 diabetes incidence
Results from a recently published study show a sharp increase in the incidence of type 2 diabetes in the 2020s, particularly among young people.
Clinical Trials Arena
3 min read
Science$5,255 fine issued after foghorn wakes up sleeping polar bear
Under local regulations, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear," which was declared a protected species in 1972.
CBS News
2 min read
WorldCrowds in awe at solar eclipse in South's skies
On Wednesday, more than 90% of the Sun was covered by the Moon for much of the south of England.
BBC1 min read
HealthFreenome’s lung cancer test receives FDA breakthrough status
The SimpleScreen test is designed to detect early lung cancer signals from a standard blood sample.
2 min read
HealthTaiho Oncology reports positive results in REZILIENT3 trial
The interim analysis showed adults with advanced NSCLC given zipalertinib and chemotherapy had improved progression-free survival.
2 min read
WorldH5N1 sparks a very Australian epidemic
H5N1 bird flu has reached Australia’s shores and is threatening to infect some of the country’s most unique wildlife.
The Telegraph
4 min read
BusinessWandercraft’s self-balancing exoskeleton wins FDA clearance
Wandercraft now plans to initiate a US market launch of its exoskeleton for supporting upright movement in paralysed patients in September 2026.
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HealthPodcast: Bringing diversity to Alzheimer’s trials
Clinical Trials Arena speaks with Pentara's Sam Dickson about the dos and don'ts for Alzheimer's study design with diversity in mind.
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WorldRomania shuts down nuclear plant as Danube drops
Romania halted operations of its only nuclear plant on Thursday, a rare shutdown due to a drought scorching Europe that has caused the Danube river, whose waters cool the plant, to fall to record lows.Neighbouring Hungary has so far been able to avoid a complete shutdown of its only nuclear plant, Paks, whose four reactors are also cooled by the Danube.
AFP
3 min read
USMissed the solar eclipse? A better one is coming in 2027
A spectacular total solar eclipse is coming in 2027. Here's where the rare event will be visible and why astronomers are excited.
USA TODAY2 min read
WorldAkeso secures China NMPA authorisation for ivonescimab combo
The authorisation is based on data from the HARMONi-6 multi-centre Phase III study that was conducted in China.
2 min read
USRabies Is 100% Fatal — and the USDA Is Airdropping the Cure
Once rabies symptoms appear, survival becomes virtually impossible, yet a bold federal program is quietly working to stop the disease before it ever reaches a human or pet. The method of delivery might surprise you.
A-Z Animals5 min read
BusinessDMU partners with CircKit to advance circularity in fashion education
De Montfort University (DMU) has announced the integration of the CircKit software platform into its curriculum, equipping students with the practical skills needed for the evolving demands of sustainable and circular fashion.
2 min read
ScienceWhy Are There So Many Earthquakes Happening? We Asked Geologists.
The recent string of earthquakes are a reminder that we need to be prepared for “The Big One.”
HuffPost
6 min read
ScienceScientists release 5.6-trillion-pixel map of universe
The universe just got a stunning new portrait, and its sheer scale is almost impossible to comprehend. After more than a decade of observations and hundreds of thousands of telescope exposures, astronomers have assembled a colossal 5.6-trillion-pixel map covering roughly three-quarters of the sky and nearly 4 billion cosmic objects. But this isn’t simply a […] Read the original article here: Scientists release 5.6-trillion-pixel map of universe
Geekspin4 min read
SciencePinot Noir Might Be Doomed as Droughts Become More Frequent
Could the best Pinot Noirs be behind us?
4 min read
ScienceResearchers build 3D-printed rubber that resists shock and fatigue 15 times over
EPFL researchers developed a 3D-printable rubber that resists fracture and fatigue up to 15 times better than standard elastomers.
Interesting Engineering3 min read
ScienceDogs know if we’re happy, sad or scared just from our expressions, study suggests
It’s something every dog owner knows — but now we have the science to prove it: Dogs really can tell when we’re happy or sad.
CNN
4 min read
WorldRomania begins shutdown of nuclear plant's 2nd reactor amid low water levels on Danube River
Romania on Thursday began a controlled shutdown of the second reactor at its Cernavoda nuclear power plant as a severe drought continues to grip the continent. Scorching heat and low rainfall in recent weeks have left the Danube River at record lows and forced the state-owned Cernavoda plant to shut down its first reactor in late July. The plant accounts for about 20% of the country’s electricity generation when fully operational and uses river water to cool its two reactors.
Associated Press
2 min read
WorldWater firm seeks experts for 'forever chemical' fix
Guernsey Water says it will work on developing a treatment process for the island.
BBC1 min read
WorldHow will Latin America's super El Niño affect the top food-exporting region?
By Maximilian Heath and Oliver Griffin BUENOS AIRES/SAO PAULO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Latin America is bracing for what experts say could be the strongest El Niño on record, raising questions about how
Reuters4 min read
USOne Wisconsin city's rooftops could generate more electricity than the entire population uses
In a city where 42% of households rent, many residents don't actually have the authority to invest in upgrades that save money in the long run.
The Cool Down3 min read
HealthCDC’s New Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Code Drives Reported Case Surge
A new diagnostic code, not an outbreak, drove a nearly fourfold spike in ER visits for cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, the CDC says.
Forbes4 min read
USA PhD is no longer a sign of brilliance – take it from Dr Arday
In July 2015, Professor Jason Arday submitted his PhD thesis at Liverpool John Moores University. Last week, Professor Richard Dawkins asked whether Arday’s examiners had actually read it. Other commentators have questioned whether the thesis meets the standard required for a PhD, not least because of alleged plagiarism.
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HealthEnrolment concludes in BD’s PREVENT trial of Phasix Mesh
The trial has enrolled 477 patients at 32 investigational sites located in the US and Europe.
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HealthEnrolment concludes in BD’s PREVENT trial of Phasix Mesh
The trial has enrolled 477 patients at 32 investigational sites located in the US and Europe.
2 min read
HealthSumitomo treats first patient in Phase I/IIa trial of DSP-3077
The study will assess the tolerability and safety of two dose levels of DSP-3077 delivered via a single subretinal injection.
2 min read
HealthSumitomo treats first patient in Phase I/IIa trial of DSP-3077
The study will assess the tolerability and safety of two dose levels of DSP-3077 delivered via a single subretinal injection.
2 min read
WorldOnce-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe
More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.
BBC5 min read
ScienceTotality! See incredible photos ofthe Aug. 12 total solar eclipse from across Europe
From Baily's Beads, a bright-pink prominence to awe-struck eclipse-watchers from across the European continent, check out these stunning images from yesterday's total solar eclipse.
Live Science4 min read
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