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New Scientist recommends a brilliant take on the evolution of birds

on June 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Palaeontologist Steve Brusatte’s The Story of Birds offers an excellent and sometimes startling account of bird evolution, finds Michael Marshall

Think you have a good sense of humour? So do most people…

on June 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Feedback is alarmed by a study that explored how funny people think they are, and that discovered certain traits in those who rate themselves the most humorous

Wolves seen hunting European bison in rare camera-trap recording

on June 10, 2026 at 4:39 pm

Europe’s largest land animal, the bison, is thought to be relatively unthreatened by predators, but footage from Białowieża Primaeval Forest in Poland shows it does face attacks from wolves

Millions of fossil whale bones found in deep-ocean ‘necropolis’

on June 10, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Researchers diving 7 kilometres deep in a crewed submersible have discovered a vast collection of whale bones, including fossils up to 5 million years old and species new to science

Hundreds of new moons are revealing our solar system’s violent history

on June 10, 2026 at 4:00 pm

The outer solar system once seemed like a quiet backwater. But a glut of tiny, strange moons with unruly orbits are coming into view, revealing hints of a surprising past – and the origin of Saturn’s rings

A nuclear war between India and Pakistan could destroy the ozone layer

on June 10, 2026 at 2:28 pm

Climate models suggest a small nuclear war in the tropics would do even more damage to the ozone layer than a larger nuclear war in more northerly latitudes, increasing exposure to dangerous ultraviolet radiation all over the world

Fully autonomous drones have killed human soldiers for the first time

on June 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm

A senior figure in the Ukrainian defence industry told New Scientist that a test took place two years ago involving fully autonomous drones set to destroy anything in a given area, with confirmed casualties

A Waymo nearly hit me, but I’m still optimistic about driverless cars

on June 10, 2026 at 10:37 am

A near miss with a Waymo while cycling through London hasn’t changed my optimistic stance on driverless cars, but we can’t ever let our guard down, says Matthew Sparkes

Robots are about to overtake armed soldiers as the deciders of war

on June 10, 2026 at 6:00 am

Uncrewed ground vehicles have already been tested for defending the front line by the Ukrainian military. Despite their limitations, these remotely controlled robots could be the deciding factor in many conflicts

Iron Age Britons may have removed the brains of the dead

on June 10, 2026 at 12:01 am

Scrape marks inside a skull and sharpened limb bones in a set of remains found in Scotland may be evidence of unusual Iron Age funerary rituals

Frozen squirrel scat preserves ancient DNA from hundreds of species

on June 9, 2026 at 4:00 pm

A complex ecosystem of woolly mammoths, bison, horses and big cats has been elucidated by studying the faeces of small rodents that probably ate the bigger animals

The last-ditch plan to save coral reefs from utter destruction

on June 9, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Bleaching has devastated reefs around the world, raising fears of an irreversible shift. Yet new interventions have revealed that corals can be remarkably resilient if we can give them enough help to recover

Dinosaur-killing asteroid impact site stayed hot for millions of years

on June 9, 2026 at 10:01 am

Drill cores at the impact site of the Chicxulub asteroid show evidence that, alongside widespread destruction, the collision created a vast underground ecosystem filled with hot water that sheltered microbial life

A cosmic case of mistaken identity that can only be solved right now

on June 9, 2026 at 9:00 am

Brown dwarfs are somewhere between the size of a planet and a star, so how could we have potentially mistaken two of them for distant galaxies? Columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein argues that solving this cosmic mix-up is particularly possible now, as galaxy research has never been stronger

Why we should all take quantum physics extremely personally

on June 9, 2026 at 8:00 am

Physics is considered a cold, hard science – but it will transform your life if you view it with a bit more subjectivity, says Karmela Padavic-Callaghan

You don’t need to worry about recursive-self-improving AI – yet

on June 8, 2026 at 6:14 pm

Anthropic has warned that recursive-self-improving AI could be on the horizon, but the truth is the company is more immediately concerned with marketing itself for a blockbuster initial public offering on the stock market, says Matthew Sparkes

What really happened when ancient humans migrated out of Africa

on June 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm

The out-of-Africa migration, in which ancient humans went on to inhabit every other continent except Antarctica, may not have been one moment in time, but a long and slow process. Columnist Michael Marshall examines how archaeologists are rethinking this critical part of our history

What is a ‘normal’ memory slowdown, and when should I worry?

on June 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Lapses in memory are a normal part of ageing but can also be signs of dementia. Here’s how to distinguish between typical brain ageing and cognitive decline

Wildlife thrives in solar farm built on restored peatland

on June 8, 2026 at 6:00 pm

A diverse range of bird species has been recorded at a solar park on rewetted peatland in Germany, suggesting that combining energy generation with habitat restoration could benefit biodiversity, the climate and the economy

Can Apple and Google stop children from sharing explicit images?

on June 8, 2026 at 5:02 pm

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned tech firms, including Apple and Google, that they must voluntarily implement tools to stop children sharing explicit images, but experts warn this is easier said than done

Taylor Swift, Kylie Jenner caught sharing hug at NBA Finals: Watch

on June 11, 2026 at 11:07 am

Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner were spotted hugging each other at Madison Square Garden in New York City after the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.​Game 4 of the NBA Finals became a star-studded night after several celebrities, including Kylie, Taylor, Adam Sandler,…

George Clooney reveals his top choice for next James Bond: ‘He is charming and British’

on June 11, 2026 at 10:40 am

George Clooney reveals his top choice for next James Bond: ‘He is charming and British’George Clooney wants Callum Turner to play in upcoming James Bond films as the 007 agent.​The 61-year-old actor and director gushed over Callum, whom he worked with in the 2023 film The Boys in the Boat,…

Steven Spielberg recalls failed attempt to direct James Bond: ‘I have regrets!’

on June 11, 2026 at 8:39 am

Steven Spielberg recalls failed attempt to direct James Bond: ‘I have regrets!’Steven Spielberg wanted to direct a James Bond film, but the franchise producers declined.​During a recent chat on the Wednesday, June 10 episode of The Rest Is Entertainment, the 79-year-old award-winning…

Ryan Reynolds recalls near-fatal accident that changed his life at 18

on June 11, 2026 at 7:30 am

Ryan Reynolds recalls near-fatal accident that changed his life at 18Ryan Reynolds is looking back at a serious accident he survived during his late teens.​In a recent video published by GQ on June 9, the 49-year-old actor said that he spent four weeks in hospital in the 1990s after being…

Gisele Bündchen revisits ‘quieter years’ of her life with Tom Brady

on June 11, 2026 at 7:10 am

Gisele Bündchen revisits ‘quieter years’ of her life with Tom BradyGisele Bündchen is reflecting on her “quieter life” with ex-husband Tom Brady.“I had moved to Boston and was living a much quieter life,” the 45-year-old supermodel told W Magazine in an interview…

Why Travis Kelce skipped Taylor Swift’s Knicks game outing?

on June 11, 2026 at 6:37 am

Here’s why Travis Kelce missed Taylor Swift’s Knicks game appearance​Taylor Swift had a blast at the 2026 NBA Finals with her pals, but her fiance Travis Kelce was notably missing.​On Wednesday night, June 10, the popstar attended the Game of 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and…

Alex Cooper finally addresses Matt Kaplan split rumors

on June 11, 2026 at 5:42 am

Alex Cooper finally addresses Matt Kaplan split rumorsAlex Cooper has shut down rumors of her split from her husband, Matt Kaplan.The 31-year-old host, who is expecting her first child with Matt, addressed the rumor during the latest episode of her Call Her Daddy podcast. Talking about her and…

‘Boy Meets World’ alum Will Friedle reveals unusual method to stop anxiety: ‘Get mad’

on June 11, 2026 at 5:11 am

‘Boy Meets World’ alum Will Friedle reveals unusual method to stop anxiety: ‘Get mad’Boy Meets World alum Will Friedle is opening up about his decades-long battle with anxiety and how he learned to cope with it.​The 49-year-old actor said that the anxiety never ends, but with age one can…

Kaley Cuoco expecting second baby with fiance Tom Pelphrey: ‘So grateful’

on June 11, 2026 at 4:49 am

Kaley Cuoco expecting second baby with fiance Tom PelphreyKaley Cuoco and her fiancé Tom Pelphrey are all set to welcome a new member to their family.The Big Bang Theory actress, 40, took to her Instagram handle on Wednesday to announce that she is expecting her second baby with the Ozark…

Jennifer Lopez breaks down while reflecting on Ben Affleck divorce

on June 11, 2026 at 4:35 am

Jennifer Lopez breaks down while reflecting on Ben Affleck divorceJennifer Lopez is looking back at an emotional moment she went through while she was dealing with her divorce from Ben Affleck.​In a recent chat with her Office Romance co-star Brett Goldstein on his podcast, Films to Be…

Chrissy Teigen shares painful update after losing beloved family member

on June 11, 2026 at 3:50 am

Chrissy Teigen shares painful update after losing beloved family memberChrissy Teigen is taking a moment to grieve the loss of her father, who passed away on June 10.The Sports Illustrator model took to her Instagram account on Wednesday to announce the death of her father, Ron Teigen Sr., and…

Taylor Swift cheers on Knicks in coordinated t-shirt during NBA final

on June 11, 2026 at 2:20 am

The singer was spotted at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, June 10, during the final face off between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York KnicksFor her night out, Swift wore a t-shirt that read Stevie Knicks.” The to-be-bride was also joined by Alana Haim and Este Haim in coordinated…

Billy Ray Cyrus says ‘change is scary’ as he talks love and divorce

on June 11, 2026 at 2:12 am

Billy Ray Cyrus talks about the virtues of being able to work in a recent interview.The 64-year- old country singer sat with PEOPLE for their latest issue and spoke about his alcohol addiction and failed marriage with Tish Cyrus.”I had entered a period where I hadn’t worked for a really long…

Steven Spielberg makes surprise claim about aliens visiting Earth

on June 10, 2026 at 11:10 pm

Steven Spielberg believes in aliens as ‘Disclosure Day’ heads to the cinemaAhead of Disclosure Day, director Steven Spielberg, who is dealing with extraterrestrial life in the film, says he believes in aliens.The 79-year-old did not stop there.He went a step further, claiming aliens have visited…

Khloe Kardashian shares how her new perfume smells like

on June 10, 2026 at 8:10 pm

Khloe Kardashian shares how her new perfume smells likeKhloe Kardashian has just announced her latest fragrance, XO Blue.Set to launch on June 14, it is a tropical inspired scent, which she describes as “vacation in a bottle.”In an interview with People Magazine, Khloe said, “It’s great to kick…

Tom Hanks reacts to surprise Taylor Swift song in ‘Toy Story 5’

on June 10, 2026 at 7:04 pm

Tom Hanks reacts to surprise Taylor Swift song in ‘Toy Story 5’Tom Hanks has revealed that even the cast of Toy Story 5 did not know about Taylor Swift’s new song until days before its release.Hanks was at the film’s Los Angeles premiere on June 9 when he made the surprise revelation,…

Prince William shares important message at London Tech Week

on June 10, 2026 at 6:52 pm

Prince William shares important message at London Tech WeekPrince William made a surprise appearance at London Tech Week. On Thursday, the Prince of Wales joined homelessness charity Homeward UK to explore how technology and data could help prevent people from falling into homelessness at the…

Keith Urban regrets as Nicole Kidman steps back into the spotlight

on June 10, 2026 at 6:12 pm

Keith Urban is said to be experiencing mixed emotions following his divorce from Nicole Kidman after nearly two decades of marriage.As the Babygirl star has been making incredible sexy and youthful appearances, and with eligible guys lining up to date her, the actor is now having second thoughts…

David Harbour breaks silence on ‘explosive’ conflict with Millie Bobby Brown

on June 10, 2026 at 6:02 pm

David Harbour weighs in on Millie Bobby Brown’s drama at the ‘Stranger Things’ setDavid Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown’s relationship faced some rumoured tensions during the shooting of the last season of Stranger Things.However, in his latest interview, the actor has clarified that much of the…

Callum Turner opens up about life with Dua Lipa for first time since wedding

on June 10, 2026 at 5:44 pm

Callum Turner opens up about life with Dua Lipa for first time since weddingCallum Turner has shared rare comments about his relationship with Dua Lipa, giving a small glimpse into their life together.The actor, 36, began with praises about his partner being the source of his creative inspiration…

World Cup 2026: countdown to opener, NYC renames street after Henry, Côte d’Ivoire fans denied visas – live

by Dominic Booth (now), Tom Davies and John Brewin(earlier) on June 11, 2026 at 12:22 pm

⚽️ Infantino tells fans to ‘chill’ in response to Fifa’s critics⚽️ Match centre | Player guide | Bracketology | Mail DomBTL chat is thus far dominated by Gianni Infantino’s ritual pre-tournament torching of his own dignity. SonOfThe Desert offers this:“Infantino is just absolutely wretched, isn’t he? An absolute nothing of a man, sucking up to tyrants because he thinks it makes him look strong. ”But you know what’s really annoying me? All those heads of national associations who could have unified around a candidate – anyone – to oppose Infantino and try and rescue Fifa from humiliation. Couldn’t be bothered though, could they? Might’ve had to do some actual work that way.New York has honored two footballing greats by temporarily renaming streets after Thierry Henry and Pelé ahead of the World Cup kickoff …Crowds gathered at West 50th Street and 6th Avenue in downtown Manhattan to mark the unveiling of “Thierry Henry Way” by city officials, according to FOX Sports. Continue reading…

Eurozone hit by first interest rate rise since 2023 as ECB battles inflation from Middle East war – business live

by Graeme Wearden on June 11, 2026 at 12:22 pm

European Central Bank has lifted interest rates and warned that the war in the Middle East is generating inflation pressuresThe financial markets are surprisingly calm this morning, as conflict erupts again in the Middle East.European stock markets are mostly higher this morning, while the oil price is now slipping back.“As has often been the case during the Iran conflict, the UK’s flagship index has found support from its collection of energy companies and more traditionally defensive names. Miners and other China-linked stocks were lifted by data suggesting the country is investing heavily in AI and consuming raw materials at a healthy rate.“Selling in AI-related stocks, of which London has very few, put shares on Wall Street under pressure yesterday and that’s extended to Asia today. Continue reading…

John Healey resigns as defence secretary in disagreement with Starmer over spending – UK politics live

by Andrew Sparrow (now) and Aneesa Ahmed (earlier) on June 11, 2026 at 12:18 pm

PM ‘unwilling to commit the resources that the nation needs’ for defence, says Healey, as he also takes aim at Rachel ReevesRyan Henderson, assistant chief constable for the Police Service of Northern Ireland, is about to hold a press conference about last night’s rioting.Andy Burnham is facing criticism after saying that he thinks the Waspi women should be entitled to “some” compensation.I’ll stick by the Waspi women because they deserve some recompense for the unfairness.One government figure decried Burnham’s intervention as “pathetic”, adding: “He can’t say no to anyone.”An ally of Sir Keir Starmer likened Burnham’s economic agenda to that of hard-left former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, and argued that the mayor’s intervention would harm his chances of manoeuvring the prime minister out of Downing Street.Andy Burnham’s continued support for Waspi women is both welcome and hugely refreshing. While some politicians have broken their promises, it takes real courage to speak out and say what millions of people across the country and hundreds of MPs from all parties already know – that 1950s-born women deserve justice.Andy has always recognised the unfair way in which state pension equalisation was introduced.As mayor of Greater Manchester, he supported Waspi women in the city-region with early access to concessionary travel, providing some recompense to them within affordability limits. Continue reading…

ECB raises eurozone interest rates as Iran war stokes inflation

by Phillip Inman on June 11, 2026 at 12:18 pm

European Central Bank increases main deposit rate to 2.25%, with two further rises expected by next springBusiness live – latest updatesThe European Central Bank has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 in response to higher inflation caused by the war in Iran.The ECB raised its main deposit rate from 2% to 2.25% and financial markets are pricing in two more rises by next spring. Continue reading…

Hepworth in Colour review – salty Cornish seascapes compressed into immaculate sculptures

by Jonathan Jones on June 11, 2026 at 12:16 pm

Courtauld, LondonBarbara Hepworth’s elegant works, with their harp-like strings and splashes of blue, evoke the foamy breakers of St Ives. But should we really be surprised she used colour?They say in St Ives that if you put your ear to a Barbara Hepworth sculpture, you can hear the waves breaking on Porthmeor beach. Well, maybe they do say that and maybe they don’t. But the sea definitely roars in the ravishing sculptures at the heart of this small survey of just one aspect of her work: her use of colour.Hepworth’s favourite colours turn out to be – wait for it – blue and white, the colours of the sea: the white foamy breakers and the rippling waters that swaddle the Cornish fishing town where her home and studio are proudly preserved. Continue reading…

ITV says World Cup is a ‘six-week Super Bowl’ for advertising

by Mark Sweney on June 11, 2026 at 12:15 pm

Broadcaster reveals its revenues from expanded tournament are running about 30% higher than for Euro 2024The World Cup will be the most lucrative sports event ITV has ever aired, the broadcaster has said, with bosses calling the tournament a “six-week summer Super Bowl moment” for TV advertising.The channel is airing 51 of the 104 matches across the men’s tournament, co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada, which is the biggest yet after an expansion from 32 to 48 teams. Continue reading…

American Ja’Kobe Tharp smashes 110m hurdles world record at college championships

by Agencies on June 11, 2026 at 12:12 pm

20-year-old finished in blistering time of 12.75secFirst world record at NCAA championships since 1976American Ja’Kobe Tharp broke the 110m hurdles world record with a blistering time of 12.75sec at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, on Wednesday.Tharp’s effort in the heats of the 110m hurdles improved upon the previous world record mark of 12.80sec, set by Olympic champion and fellow American Aries Merritt in Brussels in 2012. Continue reading…

Belfast knife attack suspect: what we know about Hadi Alodid and his route to the UK

by Rajeev Syal and Lisa O’Carroll on June 11, 2026 at 12:09 pm

Some claim arrival via Ireland is a ‘backdoor’ that should be closed. But what would that look like in practice?After footage of a stabbing attack in Belfast was widely circulated on social media, questions have been raised about how the suspect, Hadi Alodid, came to the UK, what his immigration status was and whether he was known to the authorities. One claim made in the aftermath of the attack was that his presence in Belfast was evidence of a dangerous “backdoor to Britain” via a route that should be closed. Here’s what we know about his case, and what closing the so-called loophole would look like in practice. Continue reading…

From lardy cakes to simple scones: classic bakes that need no reinvention

by Felicity Cloake on June 11, 2026 at 12:02 pm

The relentless desire to jazz things up is to blame for the disappearance of fond favourites. But there’s always pleasure to be found in old-school cakesSign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastI got into a small and pointless argument with a friend recently when she announced that a certain bakery chain (expanding across England with astonishing speed) was the only place in her London neighbourhood where she could buy scones. Surely not, I said. Then I thought about where, if I wasn’t going to make my own (pictured top), I’d find them near my own home, and realised she may have a point. (FYI, fellow N1 folks, Quince Bakery always has them on the counter.)A few days later, I was asked to go on BBC Radio 4 to comment on the decision by Somerset’s Burns the Bread to stop selling iced buns, which naturally made me desperately crave an iced bun. But were there any to be found near me? No. Thankfully, I’ve since realised you can get an excellent example for just £1.60* at Raabs the Bakers on Essex Road in London. But, before this turns into a food guide to my neighbourhood, may I point you in the direction of Ruby Tandoh’s lemon zest-spiked recipe, or Helen Goh’s strawberry finger buns should you also suddenly have a craving for soft, pillowy dough with a crackly smear of sugar on top. Both would be just as good not jazzed up. Continue reading…

The 7th Guest Remake Review – a spirited reboot of a ghost story classic

by Sarah Thwaites on June 11, 2026 at 12:00 pm

PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch; Vertigo GamesThis clever update captures the 1990s magic of the original… including some of the technical issuesThe 90s were a gold rush for adventure games. LucasArts kicked off the decade with its legendarily irreverent Monkey Island games. Then, Cyan Worlds materialised to deliver a series of atmospheric and boundary-pushing odysseys with Myst and Riven. Nestled between these primary genre texts is The 7th Guest, a lesser-known but still notorious adventure that earned plaudits for its unique FMV visual style, blending live-action filmed footage with pre-rendered 3D backgrounds. It was remade originally for VR, and now has been reconfigured into something playable on PC and consoles, its digital cobwebs cleared and tricky puzzles tinkered with for a fresh (or nostalgic) audience.We are dropped into the ectoplasmic shoes of an amnesiac apparition, arriving at the gloomy haunted home of a toy-maker. Armed with a time-bending lantern and a Ouija board-shaped map, your job is to solve a historical whodunnit by literally illuminating events from the past. It’s a melodramatic, surprisingly campy adventure that effectively evokes the overzealous CD-Rom horror of its original era. Continue reading…

Cuba hopes for World Cup respite from US sabre-rattling – but prepares for the worst

by Ruaridh Nicoll in Havana on June 11, 2026 at 12:00 pm

With some matches being held in nearby Miami, a Cuban response to US military action could mar the tournamentAs Cuba crumbles under a nearly five-month-long US oil blockade, many on the island hope that the World Cup might save the island from US attack – or at least offer a respite until the competition ends on 19 July.“The beginning of the World Cup will make it more difficult for the United States to carry out a military action in Cuba,” said Carlos Alzugaray, Cuba’s former ambassador to the EU. “Cuba is very close to the US, and can hit many targets inside the US, especially in south Florida, with drones or other weapons.” Continue reading…

Is there such a thing as affordable white burgundy?

by Mina Holland on June 11, 2026 at 12:00 pm

These singular wines from France’s gastronomic heartland are expensive to make and to buy, but if you know where to look, they don’t have to break the bankEveryone loves white burgundy. Made from chardonnay grapes, these wines from France’s gastronomic heartland, stretching from just south of Champagne to just north of Lyon, are singular: graceful, textured and full of joy. But prices tend to be less friendly; Doug Wregg from organic wine importer Les Caves de Pyrene says “affordable burgundy” is “almost an oxymoron” due to limited supply, labour-intensive production techniques and historic prestige. The recent slew of poor vintages has made those low yields even lower, and prices higher. But good examples do exist at under £25 a pop, which is where I’ve set my budget benchmark today.That sum won’t get you premier cru meursault, or anything from the Côte d’Or, a narrow hillside of celebrated limestone slopes south of Dijon, but there is still plenty within reach. Not least aligoté, the region’s second white grape, which can reliably be found for less than £25 (try Majestic’s Famille Gueguen number at £15.50 a bottle on the “mix six” offer), but “white burgundy” always means chardonnay, which is my focus today. A sensible start is in the Mâconnais, the southernmost point of Burgundy’s wine-producing area, where warmer temperatures and clay-limestone soil make for a rounder style of wine. Almost every supermarket has an own-label Mâcon Villages – I spent many a tidy Friday night in my twenties in a south London park with the Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference iteration (now £12.50 – inflation!) and a large bag of Doritos Cool Original (a good pairing, incidentally) – and they tend to be easy, fruity table wines. Usually, they’re unoaked, too, removing a layer of process that helps keep the price down. That said, oak doesn’t necessarily mean better; rather, its absence arguably lets the terroirs sing louder. Wregg’s Domaine des Cadoles 2022 Mâcon Chardonnay in today’s pick is a lovely example, at once mineral and creamy. Continue reading…

Middle East crisis live: Iran says ceasefire ‘practically meaningless’ as US and Iran exchange strikes

by Taz Ali (now); Aneesa Ahmed and Jonathan Yerushalmy (earlier) on June 11, 2026 at 11:51 am

US launches second round of airstrikes on Iran, and Tehran responds by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and JordanUS strikes Iran for second day, as ceasefire appears close to collapseThree Indian seafarers were killed in a US attack on an oil tanker earlier this week, India’s shipping minister, ‌Sarbananda Sonowal, said.“It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after bodies have been located and identified,” he wrote in a post on X.The Middle East is being pulled deeper into crisis & the consequences reach far beyond the region.” Continue reading…

Serena Williams’ return ends prematurely at Queen’s Club due to Mboko injury

by Tumaini Carayol on June 11, 2026 at 11:50 am

Mboko forced out with knee injury after heavy fallWilliams’ focus now shifts to Berlin wildcard spotSerena Williams’s first tournament since coming out of retirement has ended prematurely after her partner Victoria Mboko was forced to withdraw from the Queen’s Club tournament after injuring her knee when slipping on the grass in her singles match on Wednesday.Williams made a sensational return to competition at 44 after a four-year absence on Tuesday alongside Mboko as the pair defeated the third seeds Nicole Melichar Martinez and Erin Routliffe 7-6(2), 6-2. The pair were scheduled to face Leylah Fernandez and Laura Siegemund on Thursday afternoon. Continue reading…

Northumbria police officer, 19, dies after being struck by car

by Mark Brown North of England correspondent on June 11, 2026 at 11:46 am

PC Jess Turnbull was responding to separate crash when she was hit by MercedesA 19-year-old police officer has died after being struck by a car while responding to another crash.PC Jess Turnbull, a Northumbria police officer since September last year, was described by her chief constable, Vanessa Jardine, as “dedicated and committed” with so much to look forward to. Continue reading…

Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing

by Reuters in Bangkok on June 11, 2026 at 11:39 am

Twenty people were killed and 120 injured in the attack at the Erawan Shrine, a popular tourist destinationA Thai court has handed out death sentences to two Uyghur men from the north-western Chinese region of Xinjiang for a 2015 bombing in the centre of Bangkok that killed 20 people.The explosion occurred at the Erawan Shrine in the centre of Bangkok, an area popular with foreign tourists. As well as the 20 people killed, another 120 were injured. Five of the dead were from mainland China and two from Hong Kong. Continue reading…

Martin O’Neill hungry for more success at Celtic after being confirmed as manager

by Guardian sport on June 11, 2026 at 11:39 am

O’Neill signs one-year contract with one-year option74-year-old aiming for ‘more days like those’ after doubleMartin O’Neill said his appetite was whetted by winning a double last month to deliver “more days like those” at Celtic, after he was confirmed as their manager on a one-year contract with a one-year option.O’Neill had two interim spells last season and finished it by securing the Scottish Premiership title on a dramatic final day and beating Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup final. Continue reading…

The Knicks have stopped believing in impossible. They may be a team of destiny | Claire de Lune

by Claire de Lune at Madison Square Garden on June 11, 2026 at 11:32 am

New York’s 29-point comeback in Game 4 was the largest in NBA finals history. For a team forged by disappointment, it felt strangely inevitableWhat does a team of destiny look like? You know it when you see it. The evidence has been mounting for weeks – months, even – that this year, despite decades of precedent to the contrary, that team is the New York Knicks.On Wednesday night, the proof overflowed in the hallowed halls of the Mecca. One of the most improbable comebacks in NBA history – and the largest ever in an NBA finals game – saw New York erase a 29-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4, leaving Taylor Swift and members of Haim leaping for joy courtside and the 58-year-old building shaking like a bounce house. Continue reading…

‘We give kids this thing to make them antisocial beasts’: Tom Hanks and Tim Allen on tech peril, Toy Story 5 and the joy of rusty nails

by As told to Catherine Shoard on June 11, 2026 at 11:30 am

Pixar’s new film tells young viewers that technology has stolen their childhood and that parents need to wise up fast. Its stars answer your questions on the series’ radical new messageWhat is the thing you’ve learned most from this new film? SecretmissionTim Allen [the voice of Buzz Lightyear]: It sounds really self-gratifying, but it’s taking about 20% less time to make a better product. I know now how to focus and isolate my voice. I don’t do as many takes. Sometimes they’ll even say to me: “I think we got it. You can stop.”Tom Hanks [Sheriff Woody]: Really? I will sometimes ask: “Please tell me you have it because I’m so done with this.” I find it to be exactly the same as it was at the get-go, except maybe there’s a little more importance put on it. I don’t think anybody picks our takes doing a Toy Story movie lightly. But I found everything else is just one damn thing after another. Continue reading…

Crans-Montana fire bereaved ask for murder charges against bar owners

by Jon Henley Europe correspondent on June 11, 2026 at 11:22 am

Lawyers ask prosecutors to upgrade charges from manslaughter in light of text messages discussing fire riskLawyers for victims of the deadly New Year’s Eve fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana have formally asked prosecutors to upgrade the charges against the bar’s owners after text messages emerged discussing the danger.Forty-one people were killed and 115 injured in the blaze at Le Constellation bar, which investigators believe started in the basement when sparklers attached to champagne bottles were held too close to sound-insulating foam on the ceiling. Continue reading…

STAT+: Enliven Therapeutics’ leukemia drug shows promise in new study

by Adam Feuerstein on June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm

A targeted drug from Enliven Therapeutics induced molecular responses in nearly half of patients with advanced leukemia, new data show.

STAT+: ‘Synthetic lethality’ could trigger another round of biotech M&A

by Adam Feuerstein on June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm

Proving out a “synthetic lethality” approach can help treat cancer will take a lot more work. It also might trigger some creative deal-making.

HHS responds coolly to paper on alcohol risk

by Theresa Gaffney on June 11, 2026 at 11:55 am

Soda and liver cancer, scientists conflicted on a new NIH proposal, and more health news from Morning Rounds

Opinion: We published in Nature Medicine in 2025 for free. In 2026, it cost us $12,850

by Elizabeth Selvin on June 11, 2026 at 8:30 am

In 2025, Elizabeth Selvin and her colleagues published in Nature Medicine for free. In 2026, it cost them $12,850, she writes.

Opinion: How long Covid’s scientific stalemate made it politically erasable

by Steven Phillips on June 11, 2026 at 8:30 am

Long Covid hasn’t disappeared. It’s just gone underground, writes Steven Phillips.

STAT+: Scientists see promise in NIH proposal to cap number of grants they receive

by Anil Oza on June 11, 2026 at 8:30 am

Without easy access to leaders within a field or top-of-the-line lab equipment, principal investigators outside top universities often struggle to compete for grants from the NIH.

STAT+: Private Medicare plans erect barriers to rehab care in pursuit of profit, federal investigators find

by Casey Ross and Bob Herman on June 11, 2026 at 4:01 am

Federal investigation finds Medicare Advantage insurers block rehab care for older adults, only to reverse denials on appeal.

Diabetes association leader apologizes for expulsion of members, pledges to rebuild trust

by Elizabeth Cooney on June 10, 2026 at 7:42 pm

The American Diabetes Association CEO apologizes to five members kicked out of annual convention for distributing protest literature, launches review of what went awry.

STAT+: Your sepsis algorithm shouldn’t require a time machine

by Brittany Trang on June 10, 2026 at 4:19 pm

In this edition of AI Prognosis: Quirky medical data tripping up sepsis algorithms, AI scribes for patients, and some AI biotech news.

OB-GYN association, deviating from CDC guidance, issues its own vaccine recommendations

by Helen Branswell on June 10, 2026 at 2:44 pm

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released a recommended vaccine schedule during pregnancy, one that diverges from CDC guidance.

STAT+: Hope for Kendall Square’s lab market

by Elaine Chen on June 10, 2026 at 2:31 pm

Drug pricing in Europe, AI deals for VC firms, and more biotech news from The Readout

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about U.S. pressure on European drug prices, longer shortages, and more

by Ed Silverman on June 10, 2026 at 1:20 pm

A new analysis found the average drug shortage in 2025 had lasted 5.3 years, exceeding the 4.3 years seen in 2024

DOJ reaches second settlement on youth gender care

by Theresa Gaffney on June 10, 2026 at 11:55 am

A new era of American sunscreen, NIAID taps new acting director, and more health news from Morning Rounds

Are Republicans turning against medications for treating opioid addiction?

by Lev Facher on June 10, 2026 at 8:30 am

Federal actions and proposals have reignited debate over methadone and buprenorphine, worrying addiction experts and patient groups.

STAT+: As the U.S. looks on, European countries feel growing pressure on drug prices

by Andrew Joseph on June 10, 2026 at 8:30 am

In Europe, two divergent paths are emerging as countries grapple with what to do about drug prices, affecting both pharma and patients — and testing the influence of the U.S.

Opinion: Even in abortion-protecting states, teens face unnecessary barriers to care

by Sunaya Krishnapura on June 10, 2026 at 8:30 am

“Legal protection for abortion does not mean equitable access for minors,” a pediatrics resident writes.

Opinion: ‘They all think I’m insane’: What it’s like to start medical residency at 72

by Torie Bosch on June 10, 2026 at 8:30 am

“I know what I’m getting into”: Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft on starting medical residency at almost 73.

STAT+: The shortage of many medicines in the U.S. remains a ‘systemic’ problem, a new analysis finds

by Ed Silverman on June 9, 2026 at 8:46 pm

The number of prescription drug shortages in the U.S. fell by 23% last year, but a new analysis found other troubling signs about medicines in short supply.

STAT+: Trump’s health care affordability czar takes aim at hospitals

by John Wilkerson on June 9, 2026 at 7:56 pm

Plus a buried alcohol study gets published, and a Biosecure update.

Diabetes Association in uproar after members expelled from annual meeting over protest of NIH cuts

by Elizabeth Cooney on June 9, 2026 at 7:12 pm

The condemnations keep coming after five diabetes experts were escorted out of an ADA meeting for handing out copies of an editorial criticizing federal research cuts.

The Operating Room Where Anesthesia Was First Demonstrated Is Now a Landmark. But for the Men Who Claimed Credit, There Was Much Misery

on June 11, 2026 at 10:00 am

Medical procedures used to be a scream-filled endurance test until doctors at this Boston institution learned to tame the pain of patients

‘Stupid Hot’: Heat Waves Muddle the Minds of Animals and Humans as Confusion and Aggression Seem to Rise With the Temperature

on June 5, 2026 at 5:52 pm

Wide-ranging research suggests that as temperatures increase, some creatures pick fights while others struggle to learn. The findings hint at consequences that may ripple through ecosystems

In the Early 1900s, a Young Ecologist Shot a Wolf and Watched the Life Leave Its Eyes. That Changed His Position on Conservation

on June 5, 2026 at 11:00 am

Aldo Leopold’s writing reconsidered the place of humans in the natural world and challenged people to be less conquerors of the land and more citizens of it

A Blip on a Telescope in a Colorado Parking Lot Bolstered a Space Mission That Has Found Thousands of Planets … and Counting

on June 4, 2026 at 1:00 pm

The Kepler telescope changed how we saw the sky. It’s just one of the devices we’ve sent out beyond the reach of humans to search our solar system

What Was the Biggest Dinosaur? Fragmentary Fossils Make It Hard to Tell

on May 28, 2026 at 2:58 pm

Pinning down the most titanic of the large sauropod dinosaurs is not an easy task, since the odds were generally against the biggest ones being buried and preserved

Brazil Lost 80 Percent of Its National Museum Collection in One Night. Here’s How It’s Fighting to Rebuild

on May 26, 2026 at 11:00 am

Ever since a 2018 blaze destroyed priceless artifacts and scientifically important specimens, museum staff have devoted themselves to reopening its doors to the public

Melting Mountain Ice Is Bringing Ancient Secrets to the Surface. Archaeologists Are Racing to Find the Artifacts Before They’re Lost to Time

on May 21, 2026 at 6:52 pm

In Norway’s highest mountains, experts are scouring perilous terrain for pieces of the past, long stored in mint condition in ice patches. As temperatures rise across the world, glacial archaeologists must find the emerging artifacts before they degrade forever

Does the Experience of Beauty Show Up in the Brain? With Electrodes and a Museum Collection of Artifacts, These Neuroscientists Aim to Find Out

on May 15, 2026 at 11:30 am

Researchers are tracing the brain and body’s response to aesthetic expression in search of a scientific value to art

Pregnancy Changes Mothers’ Brains. These Recent Discoveries Are Showing Us How

on May 9, 2026 at 12:23 am

“Baby brain” isn’t the deficit it’s stereotyped to be, research suggests. Neural adaptations during pregnancy can prime soon-to-be-moms to become more attuned to their children and enhance social cognition

David Attenborough Has Inspired Countless Scientists. To Mark His 100th Birthday, Here Are Ten Living Things They’ve Named After Him

on May 7, 2026 at 8:07 pm

Researchers around the planet grew up watching documentaries hosted by the English broadcaster and naturalist, which sparked their love of the natural world. Now, their discoveries become tributes to his legacy

Nearly Half of Italy’s Wolves Are Part Dog Now, Thanks to Hybridization. Is That a Threat to the Species?

on May 6, 2026 at 11:30 am

Wolf-dog hybrids are growing far more common in Italy, raising scientists’ concerns for the future of the wolves

Cancer Survivors Are Living Longer but Still Have Complex Needs. That’s Why Doctors and Advocates Want Post-Treatment Care Plans

on April 29, 2026 at 11:30 am

Survivors have a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease, pain, insomnia, psychosocial distress and new cancers. Many, patient advocates say, are not receiving adequate long-term care

Butterflies Are in Dramatic Decline Across North America. A Close Look at the Western Monarch Shows Why

on April 24, 2026 at 3:42 pm

Pesticides, habitat loss and climate change have taken their toll on the beloved insects. But the experts working with them still find hope for their future

Camera Traps Reveal Iberian Lynxes Soaking Their Prey, a First-Ever Discovery Among Carnivores

on April 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm

Scientists speculate that the wild cats are trying to improve hydration or ease their cubs’ transition to solid food. The finding points to resilience in one of the world’s most endangered felines

Ancient Humans Mastered Fire. Now, Burning Fossil Fuels and Blazing Landscapes Threaten to ‘Undo the World’

on April 16, 2026 at 11:00 am

Intensifying wildfires across the continent are spewing air pollution, putting human health at risk, particularly Americans living with chronic illnesses

The Hell Creek Formation Is North America’s Legendary Boneyard. See the Top Five Discoveries Found in the Iconic Fossil Bed

on April 15, 2026 at 11:30 am

From preserved plants to T. rex, the material found in these Late Cretaceous rocks has resulted in countless breakthroughs for paleontologists

Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time

by Associated Press on June 11, 2026 at 10:00 am

Solar supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May even as Trump boosts coal over clean energyEven as Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the US and remains the leading source of new power.Data released Wednesday by global energy thinktank Ember, along with a report by the Solar Energy Industries Association (Seia) and analytics firm Wood Mackenzie, show the continued growth of solar and decline of coal in the United States despite federal policy. In May, for the first time, solar supplied more of the nation’s electricity than coal, or 12.8%, Ember said. Coal supplied 12.2%, its fourth-lowest monthly share ever. Continue reading…

Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens

by Hannah Devlin Science correspondent on June 11, 2026 at 5:00 am

Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations downMillions of homes are at risk from climate-related subsidence, according to an analysis by the British Geological Survey (BGS).As hotter, drier summers driven by global heating become more frequent, the ground under houses can shrink and drag down a property’s foundations. The most vulnerable areas include London, Essex, Kent and a tranche of land from Oxford up to the Wash on England’s east coast, according to scientists, who say mitigation measures will be needed. Continue reading…

Trump administration land gift to SpaceX would hurt Texas habitat, lawsuit says

by Associated Press on June 10, 2026 at 10:12 pm

Environmental groups say exchange between US government and SpaceX would worsen ecological risksSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Environmental groups on Wednesday sued in an attempt to stop the Trump administration from giving SpaceX more than 700 acres (280 hectares) of wildlife refuge in Texas, claiming it would worsen ecological risks to a Gulf coast region already transformed by billionaire Elon Musk’s rocket operations.The US Fish and Wildlife Service this month approved moving forward with the deal with SpaceX, which would surrender 683 acres (276 hectares) the company owns in exchange for federal land in the Lower Rio Grande Valley national wildlife refuge. The 103,000-acre (41,700-hectare) refuge spans four counties along the Texas border and is home to animal habitats and historical landmarks. Continue reading…

Record winter temperatures in Antarctic raise fears over speed of climate breakdown

by Jonathan Watts on June 10, 2026 at 6:32 pm

Temperatures above 15C ‘very strange’ say scientists, as snow melts and rain falls on glaciers in usually frozen regionTemperatures in the Antarctic climbed above 15C this month, shattering the previous winter heat record for the usually frozen region and raising concerns about the speed of climate breakdown.The new winter peak temperature was logged by the Argentinian Esperanza base on the Trinity peninsula on 6 June amid a protracted heatwave, when the maximum daily temperature exceeded zero degrees for three consecutive weeks. Continue reading…

Four days of extreme rain in Indonesia killed 7% of world’s rarest great apes, study finds

by Katie Ward on June 10, 2026 at 4:18 pm

Critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan population falls after heavy rain and landslides, fuelled by climate crisis, in North SumatraExtreme rainfall and landslides fuelled by the climate crisis killed 7% of the remaining population of the world’s rarest great ape, a study has found, prompting fears for the species’ survival.The research suggests 58 out of the remaining 800 critically endangered Tapanuli orangutans (Pongo tapanuliensis) were killed after more than 1,000mm (39in) of rain fell over four days in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province in November 2025. This equates to 11% of the local population and 7% of the entire species. Continue reading…

Toby Carvery to fund orchard replanting as settlement for felling ancient oak

by Matthew Weaver on June 10, 2026 at 3:30 pm

Enfield council in north London took legal action against restaurant chain after outrage over damage to tree The UK restaurant chain Toby Carvery has settled a legal dispute over taking a chainsaw to an ancient oak tree without permission, by agreeing to pay to restore a lost orchard.The unauthorised partial felling of the 500-year-old oak next to a Toby Carvery car park in Whitewebbs Park, Enfield, north London, in April last year, prompted widespread public outrage and questions in parliament. Continue reading…

‘Every day it’s more barriers’: how the US is shutting out climate refugees

by Oliver Milman on June 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm

As the US shuts its doors to most refugees, there’s little hope of a new system to help those forced from home by climate impactsTrump targets migrants from countries hit most by climate shocksMillions of people around the world are having their lives upended by floods, storms and heatwaves worsened by the climate crisis. Those forced to flee their home countries, however, are finding that the door to the US is more firmly shut than ever.Neither US nor international law recognizes environmental hazards, such as climate-related displacement, as a valid cause to claim asylum or gain entry through other migration pathways, despite the mounting toll of disasters caused by an overheating planet. Continue reading…

Trump targeting immigrants from countries hit most by climate shocks

by Oliver Milman on June 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm

A Guardian analysis reveals how most of 39 countries facing US entry restrictions are most vulnerable environmentally‘Every day it’s more barriers’: how the US is shutting out climate refugeesDonald Trump’s immigration crackdown is largely targeting people from the countries most vulnerable to displacement from climate-driven disasters, a Guardian analysis shows.As the Trump administration pushes policies to boost planet-heating fossil fuels, millions of people are being forced to flee their homelands due to storms, floods and droughts worsened by the climate crisis. Continue reading…

The rightwing campaign to control how US judges view the climate crisis

by Dharna Noor on June 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm

US energy secretary Chris Wright featured in seminars to judges when he was a fracking executiveAs cities and states sue big oil for billions in damages over allegations that it covered up the dangers of its products, rightwing organizations are attempting to discredit the wave of litigation. They claim the lawyers behind it are teaming up with an environmentally focused legal education non-profit to bias federal judges against oil companies.But it is actually fossil fuel-backed organizations that are attempting to sway the judiciary in their favor, one of those law firms is countering. Evidence of this includes judicial seminars hosted by one such group featuring pro-industry speakers such as the current energy secretary, Chris Wright, in his former occupation as a fracking executive. Continue reading…

Big agriculture is killing our bees. We’ll all pay the price | Jennie Durant

by Jennie Durant on June 10, 2026 at 10:00 am

We’re thinking about the crisis facing pollinators all wrong. And we’ve come to a crucial momentLast winter, commercial beekeepers lost more than 60% of their colonies – their worst losses on record. We tend to blame bee losses on separate, singular threats: pests, pesticides, habitat loss or extreme weather. But we’ve been thinking about bee losses wrong.The real culprit is our industrial food system. Continue reading…

Pollinators in peril: scientists reveal the hidden human health costs of the world’s disappearing bees

by Gloria Dickie on June 10, 2026 at 8:00 am

Crops and flowers rely on them for survival, but wild bees are declining – and crucial nutrients will go missing from our diets as a resultThere are few ways in and out of Nepal’s Jumla district. The Karnali highway, considered one of the world’s most dangerous roads, provides the only land link, splicing through the Himalayas to connect Jumla’s terraced valleys to the rest of the country. As such, the 120,000 people that live there are almost entirely self-sufficient, with most of them eating and selling what they grow.It’s a tenuous existence, plagued by food insecurity and malnutrition. In recent years, local beekeepers have bemoaned languishing hives and dwindling honey production, observing that roughly half of their bees seem to have vanished over the past decade. These concerns, however, ignore an even more insidious impact. Continue reading…

A question for Nigel Farage – why is your nationalist party so obsessed with destroying British jobs? | George Monbiot

by George Monbiot on June 10, 2026 at 7:00 am

The net zero economy is booming, so claims that prosperity depends on oil and gas are bunkum – unless you’re a Reform backer with fossil fuel interests, of courseReally? You want to destroy a million jobs? Vote Reform UK for mass unemployment: is that your pitch? Hammer these questions home whenever you meet a supporter of the party. Or, for that matter, a Conservative, as their party now takes an almost identical line.The figures are stark. They were compiled not by Just Stop Oil or the Green party, but by that bastion of conservatism, the Confederation of British Industry. They show that the net zero economy now directly employs more than 300,000 full-time workers, while supporting the jobs of 1.1 million. The net zero sector is worth £100bn to the UK already, and is likely to grow by hundreds of billions more. The rest of the green economy directly employs a further 600,000. Continue reading…

Bycatch has ‘shocking’ toll on British marine life, first-ever analysis reveals

by Karen McVeigh on June 10, 2026 at 4:00 am

Conservationists say cherished creatures such as whales, dolphins and seabirds are being killed in large numbers by fishing tackleThousands of Britain’s most charismatic and protected marine wildlife, including whales, porpoises, dolphins, seals and seabirds are being killed as “collateral damage” by fishing vessels every year, according to the first-ever analysis of bycatch data.The analysis, by the Wildlife and Countryside Link, a coalition of voluntary conservation groups, reveals the devastating toll bycatch, the accidental capture and killing of non-target species by fishing vessels, is having on marine species. Continue reading…

Florida shaken by 6.1-magnitude earthquake off coast of Cuba

by Maya Yang on June 9, 2026 at 4:30 pm

Earthquake was region’s strongest tremor in nearly 150 years and was also felt in parts of Mexico including CancúnAn earthquake on Monday off the coast of Cuba, which was that region’s strongest tremor in nearly 150 years, could be felt in Florida and parts of Mexico.The 6.1-magnitude earthquake, which struck in the afternoon, occurred approximately 65 miles (105km) north-west of Mantua, Cuba, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS added that the earthquake had a depth of 16 miles. Continue reading…

This LA neighborhood is choked by smog. The solution: a network of sensors on offices, homes and bags

by Katharine Gammon in Los Angeles with photographs by Thalia Juarez on June 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm

Pacoima is hemmed in by highways and heavy industry, and its residents are fighting pollution with hyperlocal air quality monitoringJose Luis Salas looks up at the ladder. “Are you ready?” he asks Shance Taylor, an environmental project manager who’s holding a white container, about the size of a shoebox, covered with wires and numbers.Taylor nods and climbs up to reach the side of Salas’s tidy house in Pacoima, a neighborhood in Los Angeles’s north-east San Fernando valley. The curious box in their hands is known as Aeroqual sensor – part of a community air-quality monitoring program run by Pacoima Beautiful, a local environmental group. Continue reading…

Here are 10 ways a ‘super’ El Niño could impact the planet | Benjamin Selwyn

by Benjamin Selwyn on June 9, 2026 at 12:00 pm

The climate phenomenon is intensifying an already unequal global economy Continue reading…

The Galápagos is a wildlife haven. But is that enough to protect the rare scalloped hammerhead shark?

by Helen Scales in the Galapagos Islands on June 9, 2026 at 11:00 am

The species is abundant within the protected archipelago but when they migrate outside the marine reserve to give birth they run the gauntlet of industrial fishingThe unmistakable fluted T-shape of a scalloped hammerhead shark slides by, followed by a diver holding his breath and a metal spear like an extra-long snooker cue. The spear hits the fish behind its dorsal fin and the 2-metre shark darts away, disgruntled but otherwise unharmed.Carlos Robalino, a marine biologist from the Galápagos Islands, trained as a shark researcher in Mexico but is now back home and working as a junior researcher at the Charles Darwin Foundation. When we meet in March, he is one of the divers on the foundation’s research expedition to Darwin and Wolf, the most northerly islands in the Galápagos marine reserve. Continue reading…

Blue mushrooms, shy trees and glowing seas: Beaker Street science photography prize – in pictures

by Guardian Staff on June 9, 2026 at 12:00 am

The 12 finalists will be exhibited at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery during Beaker Street festival from 6 to 17 August, including images of newborn fish, a native wasp and satellite trails across the night skyThe language of termites: Liss Fenwick’s The Colony – in pictures Continue reading…

The Guardian view on climate equality: a richer life and real public abundance, not just more stuff | Editorial

by Editorial on June 8, 2026 at 5:28 pm

The Global Justice Report offers a hopeful bargain: tax extreme wealth and replace consumer excess with social and economic security for allHumanity can raise living standards, reduce inequality and keep global heating within a 2C rise, according to a sweeping vision for planetary survival, the Guardian reported last week. In an age of ecological dread, that is a bracingly hopeful claim. The optimism came courtesy of the Global Justice Report, produced by Thomas Piketty’s World Inequality Lab.It arrives against the grain of the times. Anti‑migrant demagoguery, fossil-fuel revivalism, attacks on multilateralism and billionaire capture all militate against the redistributive state capacity that the report requires. Yet Prof Piketty’s team insists that decarbonisation, “sufficiency” and equality can mean a good life for most people.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading…

‘Severe’ stress on oceans as rate of sea level rise doubles in 10 years, UN warns

by Karen McVeigh on June 8, 2026 at 4:45 pm

Global effort needed to limit effects of pollution, industrial fishing and climate crisis, World Ocean Assessment saysThe world’s oceans are under “severe and accelerating” pressure from human activities, with the rate of sea-level rise double that of a decade ago, according to a damning assessment from the United Nations.The “intensifying” stressors, which include pollution and large-scale industrial fishing, are cumulative, said the report, resulting in widespread biodiversity loss and putting ocean systems under “severe strain”. Continue reading…

Don’t touch the art

by Aeon Video on June 11, 2026 at 10:01 am

Yoko Ono’s painting invites us to step on it, challenging both galleries and audiences. Why is touch transgressive?- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

The no-human future

by Vincent Lê on June 11, 2026 at 10:00 am

Terrorists and tech bros alike view accelerationism as a revolutionary weapon. Nick Land glimpsed something much darker- by Vincent LêRead on Aeon

Bay of smokes

by Aeon Video on June 10, 2026 at 10:01 am

When smog descended upon Los Angeles in 1943, it was mistaken for a Japanese attack. The real culprit was closer to home- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

The joy of autism

by Sarah Hendrickx on June 9, 2026 at 10:00 am

Yes, we’re in a world of our own: for the autistic mind, it’s a place of intense curiosity, deep focus and sensory delight- by Sarah HendrickxRead on Aeon

The steam engine

by Aeon Video on June 8, 2026 at 10:01 am

The science behind the revolutionary engine that became the bedrock of global energy – born of a curiosity from 130 BCE- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

What shape is the Earth?

by Miguel Ohnesorge on June 8, 2026 at 10:00 am

The extraordinary challenge of determining the true shape of Earth reveals the deep value of measurement to scientific progress- by Miguel OhnesorgeRead on Aeon

Artist of sympathy and cruelty

by Dorian Bandy on May 29, 2026 at 10:00 am

Mozart’s genius lay in writing music of such power that he could draw his audience into morally wrenching predicaments- by Dorian BandyRead on Aeon

Life recombined

by Aeon Video on May 28, 2026 at 10:01 am

In the early 1970s, genetic engineers launched the most controversial revolution in science since the atomic bomb- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

Flickering Enlightenment

by Eliane Glaser on May 28, 2026 at 10:00 am

Attacked by the Left and Right, the Enlightenment can only be saved through use of its greatest legacy: permanent critique- by Eliane GlaserRead on Aeon

The meatseller

by Aeon Video on May 27, 2026 at 10:01 am

Selinna is 15 when she leaves her home in Nigeria, bound for Italy, a journey as perilous as it is transformative- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

The embattled witnesses

by Alvina Hoffmann on May 26, 2026 at 10:00 am

The UN’s special rapporteurs are experts charged with a singular mandate: to monitor the world’s worst human rights abuses- by Alvina HoffmannRead on Aeon

This is my island

by Aeon Video on May 25, 2026 at 10:01 am

Life on this small, off-the-grid island offers closeness to land and community for those willing, and able, to work for it- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

Can ecosystems malfunction?

by John Drake on May 25, 2026 at 10:00 am

We are told the natural world is ‘breaking down’. But forests don’t work like airplanes or human hearts- by John DrakeRead on Aeon

Being small

by Tom Wooldridge on May 22, 2026 at 10:00 am

Nobody quite recovers from being a child: the asymmetry of power between parents and children always leaves a trace- by Tom WooldridgeRead on Aeon

Aloha ʻāina

by Aeon Video on May 21, 2026 at 10:01 am

It’s marketed as a holiday destination, but the true meaning of Hawai’i lies in the connections between land and people- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

Make immigration boring

by Alan Manning on May 21, 2026 at 10:00 am

The fiercest political battle of our age needs less moral drama and more hard thinking about numbers and fair tradeoffs- by Alan ManningRead on Aeon

Looking for a donkey

by Aeon Video on May 20, 2026 at 10:01 am

After two arrests and a national uproar, why is it so tricky to find the donkey once likened to Venezuela’s president?- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

Maritime China

by Ron Po on May 19, 2026 at 10:00 am

Far from turning its back on the sea, the fate of Qing China was tied as much to tides and storms as to cavalry and walls- by Ron PoRead on Aeon

How death came to Earth

by Aeon Video on May 18, 2026 at 10:01 am

Why must humans die? According to an ancient Indian folktale, death first came to Earth through an ill-fated love affair- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

Mathematics is out there

by Steve Nadis on May 18, 2026 at 10:00 am

Sergiu Klainerman spent years proving that black holes won’t fly apart; and arguing that maths is not a human invention- by Steve NadisRead on Aeon