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Woolly rhino genome recovered from meat in frozen wolf pup’s stomach

on January 14, 2026 at 5:01 pm

A piece of woolly rhinoceros flesh hidden inside a wolf that died 14,400 years ago has yielded genetic information that improves our understanding of why one of the most iconic megafauna species of the last glacial period went extinct

Sinking river deltas put millions at risk of flooding

on January 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Some of the world’s biggest megacities are located in river deltas threatened by subsidence due to excessive groundwater extraction and urban expansion, compounding the threat they face from sea-level rise

Psychiatry has finally found an objective way to spot mental illness

on January 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm

A decades-long push to identify clear biomarkers for anxiety and depression is at last achieving results

China has applied to launch 200,000 satellites, but what are they for?

on January 14, 2026 at 2:00 pm

A Chinese application to the International Telecommunications Union suggests plans for the largest satellite mega constellation ever built – but something else might be going on here

T. rex took 40 years to become fully grown

on January 14, 2026 at 12:00 pm

An analysis of growth rings in the leg bones of 17 Tyrannosaurus rex individuals reveals that the dinosaurs matured much more slowly than previously thought, and adds to the evidence that they weren’t all one species

Three ways to become calmer this New Year that you haven’t tried (yet)

on January 14, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Easing stress is one of the healthiest pursuits you can embark on this January. Here are some evidence-backed ways to ground yourself in 2026

We must completely change the way we build homes to stay below 2°C

on January 14, 2026 at 10:00 am

Construction generates between 10 and 20 per cent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, but cities can slash their climate impact by designing buildings in a more efficient way

Sooner-than-expected climate impacts could cost the world trillions

on January 14, 2026 at 3:00 am

A report warns that we may have seriously underestimated the rate of warming, which could damage economic growth

These small lifestyle tweaks can add a year to your life

on January 13, 2026 at 11:30 pm

A few extra minutes of sleep per day or an extra half-serving of vegetables with dinner can add a year to our lives, according to an analysis of data from 60,000 people

The hunt for where the last Neanderthals lived

on January 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Clues from studies of ancient plants and animals have helped archaeologists pin down where the last Neanderthals found refuge, says columnist Michael Marshall

The Pacific Islanders fighting to save their homes from catastrophe

on January 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Some of climate change’s sharpest realities are being felt on small island nations, where extreme weather is claiming homes and triggering displacement. Those able to stay are spearheading inventive adaptation techniques in a bid to secure their future

Greenland sharks survive for centuries with diseased hearts

on January 13, 2026 at 3:00 pm

A study of the hearts of Greenland sharks has found that the long-lived deep-sea predator has massive accumulations of ageing markers, such as severe scarring, but this doesn’t appear to affect their health or longevity

Pompeii’s public baths were unhygienic until the Romans took over

on January 12, 2026 at 8:00 pm

Before the Romans captured Pompeii, the famous town was run by the Samnite people – and a dip in their public baths might have been an unpleasant experience

Quantum computers could help sharpen images of exoplanets

on January 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Combining two kinds of quantum computing devices could be just the trick for taking better images of faint, faraway exoplanets

Our elegant universe: rethinking nature’s deepest principle

on January 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm

For centuries, the principle of symmetry has guided physicists towards more fundamental truths, but now a slew of shocking findings suggest a far stranger idea from quantum theory could be a deeper driving force

Is there an evolutionary reason for same-sex sexual behaviour?

on January 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Sexual behaviour among same-sex pairs is common in apes and monkeys, and a wide-ranging analysis suggests it does boost survival

We’re about to simulate a human brain on a supercomputer

on January 12, 2026 at 2:07 pm

The world’s most powerful supercomputers can now run simulations of billions of neurons, and researchers hope such models will offer unprecedented insights into how our brains work

Why it’s easy to be misunderstood when talking about probability

on January 12, 2026 at 11:00 am

Mathematicians rely on numbers, but finding words to explain different levels of certainty has stymied everyone from the ancient Greeks to the most famous modern philosophers. Maths columnist Jacob Aron tells the story of how a CIA analyst finally cracked it

Sinking trees in Arctic Ocean could remove 1 billion tonnes of CO2

on January 9, 2026 at 8:00 pm

Cutting down boreal forest and sinking the felled trees in the depths of the Arctic Ocean could remove up to 1 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year – but it could come at a cost to the Arctic ecosystem

NASA is performing an unprecedented medical evacuation from the ISS

on January 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm

One of the astronauts aboard the International Space Station is undergoing a “medical situation”, forcing NASA to bring the crew home early for the first time ever

‘Rip’ director dishes on Matt Damon, Ben Affleck’s ‘brotherly’ dynamic

on January 14, 2026 at 6:21 pm

Rip director dishes on Damon, Affleck’s ‘brotherly’ dynamicJoe Carnahan, Rip director. was singing Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s friendship praises.During a recent chat with People at the New York City premiere of the new film, the 56-year-old director and screenwriter called the longtime pals’…

Paul McCartney reveals how close he came to giving up music

on January 14, 2026 at 6:07 pm

Paul McCartney recalls depression after The Beatles’ breakupPaul McCartney dedicated everything to The Beatles, and when the band fell apart, he fell apart.Paul is opening up about his life, music, and The Beatles in a new Prime Video documentary, Paul McCartney: Man on the Run. The band,…

‘Euphoria’ season three trailer shows chaotic life after high school

on January 14, 2026 at 5:34 pm

HBO Max drops ‘Euphoria’ season three trailerFans waited for years; now HBO has released the trailer for Euphoria season three, offering a glimpse of what the characters will face after high school drama.In the new season, a five-year time jump occurred, and the characters were shown in…

Marisa Abela opens up about impact of cancer treatment on lifestyle

on January 14, 2026 at 4:57 pm

Marisa Abela reveals side effects on cancer treatment Marisa Abela still struggles with insecurity about her appearance.During her appearance on the How To Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast on January 14, Abela opened up about her troubles with weight management following her thyroid cancer…

Gabrielle Union, 53, delights fans with bold photos

on January 14, 2026 at 4:38 pm

Gabrielle Union delighted her Instagram followers with some bold photos taken during her trip to Japan.”Soaking in the moment,” the 53-year-old US actress captioned her post.The actress and her husband Dwyane Wade, American former professional basketball player, said earlier this month…

Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey reuniting for THIS project

on January 14, 2026 at 4:34 pm

Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey’s new joint project revelaedAriana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are ready to work together again!Ariana and Jonathan will take to the stage in a West End revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize–winning 1984 musical Sunday in the Park with…

Sydney Sweeney saved herself from brutal roast: Here’s how

on January 14, 2026 at 4:30 pm

Nikki Glaser cuts jokes about Sydney Sweeney after she skipped the 2026 Golden GlobesNikki Glaser, the host of the 2026 Golden Globes, had several targets in mind to roast from the stage, including Sydney Sweeney.But luckily, the actress escaped the razor-sharp jabs of the comedian by…

Revealed: Who Leonardo DiCaprio was talking to in viral Golden Globe video

on January 14, 2026 at 3:36 pm

Leonardo DiCaprio’s viral Golden Globe moment finally explainedLeonardo DiCaprio’s viral 2026 Golden Globes video has been explained, finally!Leo was filmed making animated gestures and miming to talk to someone far from him, all the while smiling and laughing. The video went viral and…

‘Hotel Transylvania 5’ gets major update by film’s star

on January 14, 2026 at 2:59 pm

Keegan-Michael Key reveals ‘Hotel Transylvania 5’ in the worksHotel Transylvania, a hit animated franchise, is working on its fifth installment, reveals Keegan-Michael Key, who voices Murray the Mummy.The actor confirms the development in an interview with Variety. However, Sony Pictures…

Mandy Moore on mom friendships amid Ashley Tisdale’s mom group claims

on January 14, 2026 at 2:20 pm

Mandy Moore reflects on changing friendships amid Ashley Tisdale’s mom group complaintsMandy Moore is reflecting on changing friendships as she tackles motherhood.Appearing on the January 14 episode of Conversations With Cam podcast, she asked host Cameron Rogers, “Do you feel like you have seen…

Justin Baldoni objects to removing Taylor Swift’s name from case

on January 14, 2026 at 2:13 pm

Justin Baldoni against redacting Taylor Swift’s name from Blake Lively caseIn Blake Lively’s case of It Ends With Us, it mentions Taylor Swift, a close friend. The actress worked to redact her pal’s name, but it was met with objection.Justin Baldoni’s lawyers argued against the motion, stating,…

Blake Lively gives up hopes of Taylor Swift reconciliation?

on January 14, 2026 at 1:07 pm

Amid reports of a feud between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift, the Gossip Girl actor did something unexpected in October 2025, which many saw as part of her efforts to reconcile with the popstar.Story is that Blake Lively was among those to react to the 35-year-old’s October 3 Instagram post…

‘Glee’ star slams Hilary Duff’s husband over ‘petty’ remarks about THIS actress

on January 14, 2026 at 12:39 pm

‘Glee’ actress Becca Tobin slams Hilary Duff’s husband over comments on actressGlee actress Becca Tobin didn’t bother holding back when she criticized Hilary Duff’s husband, Matthew Koma, over recent comments.Koma hit back at Ashley Tisdale French’s essay about leaving a…

Amanda Holden speaks about ‘very dark time’ from personal life

on January 14, 2026 at 10:30 am

Amanda Holden speaks about ‘very dark time’ of personal lifeAmanda Holden just revealed that she regrets hurting Les Dennis during their up and down marriage.The veteran Britain’s Got Talent judge opened up about her relationship with the former Family Fortunes host during a conversation…

Brooklyn Beckham sides with Nicola Peltz as tensions with David, Victoria flare

on January 14, 2026 at 10:20 am

Brooklyn Beckham sides with Nicola Peltz as tensions with David, Victoria flareNicola Peltz appears to be calling the shots in Brooklyn Beckham’s personal life as their fight with David and Victoria Beckham worsens, claimed an insider.The couple’s loyalty to Peltz family has created…

Kiefer Sutherland detained for allegedly assaulting ride-share driver in Hollywood

on January 14, 2026 at 7:57 am

Kiefer Sutherland detained for allegedly assaulting ride-share driverKiefer Sutherland has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a ride-share driver in Los Angeles. As per People magazine, the 59-year-old actor was arrested on suspicion of physically assaulting a driver and making serious…

Evan Peters reveals what brought him back to ‘American Horror Story’

on January 14, 2026 at 7:25 am

Evan Peters reveals what brought him back to ‘American Horror Story’Evan Peters is all set to reunite with Ryan Murphy for the forthcoming beloved horror series, American Horror Story.Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday, the 38-year-old actor has finally revealed what brought him back to…

Jackson Browne’s son Ethan’s official cause of death laid bare

on January 14, 2026 at 6:11 am

Jackson Browne’s son Ethan’s official cause of death laid bareJackson Browne’s son Ethan Browne’s cause of death has been disclosed.As per the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, the actor died from the “effects of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and lidocaine.”For those unversed, Ethan was found…

Teyana Taylor shares valuable lesson she learned from Iman Shumpert split

on January 14, 2026 at 5:27 am

Teyana Taylor shares valuable lesson she learned from Iman Shumpert splitTeyana Taylor has shared the valuable lesson she learned from her divorce to NBA player Iman Shumpert.The One Battle After Another actress opened up about her split from Iman on Tuesday while chatting with Vanity…

Melissa Gilbert speaks out after Timothy Busfield’s police surrender in abuse case

on January 14, 2026 at 4:50 am

Melissa Gilbert speaks out after Timothy Busfield’s police surrender in abuse caseMelissa Gilbert has come out in support of her husband, Timothy Busfield, after two children accused him of sex abuse.On Tuesday, the West Wing actor surrendered to law enforcement four days after a warrant was…

Senegal 1-0 Egypt: Africa Cup of Nations semi-final – live

by Yara El-Shaboury on January 14, 2026 at 7:23 pm

⚽ Updates from the first semi-final; kick-off 5pm GMT⚽ Follow us on Bluesky | Read Football Daily | Mail YaraKoulibaly and Salah shake hands as captains and are all smiles before Salah goes over to Mané before kick-off and the two share an embrace.The teams are out and the national anthems are being sung. First Senegal and then Egypt. Lots of support for both sides at the Tangier Grand Stadium. Continue reading…

US acquisition of Greenland ‘absolutely not necessary,’ Danish foreign minister says after ‘frank’ talks with JD Vance – Europe live

by Jakub Krupa on January 14, 2026 at 7:19 pm

Lars Løkke Rasmussen acknowledges ‘new security situation’ in the Arctic but says US control is not the answer after brief meeting in WashingtonPeople in Greenland: share your views on Trump’s recent commentsUS president Donald Trump has doubled down on his rhetoric on getting control of Greenland, insisting that the US “needs Greenland for the purpose of national security.”In a social media post, Trump claimed that “Nato should be leading the way for us to get it,” and “if we don’t, Russia or China will, and that is not going to happen!”“Militarily, without the vast power of the United States, much of which I built during my first term, and am now bringing to a new and even higher level, Nato would not be an effective force or deterrent – not even close! They know that, and so do I.” Continue reading…

Trump administration suspends immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries

by Joseph Gedeon in Washington on January 14, 2026 at 7:16 pm

The state department cites welfare use as it pauses visa processing for Brazil, Iran, Russia, Somalia and othersThe Donald Trump administration has indefinitely suspended immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries, marking one of its most expansive efforts yet to restrict legal pathways to the United States.The freeze, which takes effect on 21 January, targets applicants officials deem likely to become a “public charge” – who they describe as people who may rely on government benefits for basic needs. Continue reading…

US military action in Iran appears increasingly likely, report says – live

by Lucy Campbell (now); Frances Mao, Amy Sedghi, Rebecca Ratcliffe and Mark Saunokonoko (earlier) on January 14, 2026 at 7:16 pm

Trump appears to have decided on a military strike against Iran, Reuters reports For the first time in days, Iranians were able to make calls abroad from their mobiles on Tuesday, according to reporting by Associated Press. Texting services have not been restored, however, and nor has the internet.Although Iranians were able to call abroad, they could not receive calls from outside the country, several people in the capital told Associated Press. The internet remained blocked, they said, though it is possible to access some government-approved websites. Cloudfare – an internet infrastructure provider, and one of several companies and monitors tracking the status of internet traffic in Iran – said traffic volumes have remained “at a fraction of a percent of previous levels”. Its latest update as of 01:00 UTC (which is about three hours and 30 minutes ago), shows a continued widespread blackout. Iran has been under an internet shutdown since Thursday night. Brief windows of connectivity were observed on Friday, but these did not last, according to Cloudfare.Netblocks, an independent global internet monitor, also notes that while some phone calls from Iran are connecting, there is “no secure way to communicate” and the general public remain cut off from the outside world. Continue reading…

Keir Starmer denies roll back of digital IDs is yet another U-turn

by Peter Walker and Ben Quinn on January 14, 2026 at 7:15 pm

PM says changes to plans to make digital document mandatory is ‘technical tweak’ and that digital checks will still be required to prove right to workKeir Starmer has rejected the claim that his change of plan over digital IDs represents another U-turn, as the prime minister faced accusations from the Conservatives that his government had “no sense of direction”.Late on Tuesday it emerged that a key plank of the controversial plan for digital IDs was being rolled back, with the original plan to make the document mandatory for people to show their right to work being dropped, with other forms of identification being allowed instead, for example a passport with a digital chip or e-visa. Continue reading…

Chelsea v Arsenal: Carabao Cup semi-final first leg – live

by Rob Smyth on January 14, 2026 at 7:13 pm

⚽ Updates from Stamford Bridge; kick-off 8pm GMT⚽ Live scores | Follow us on Bluesky | Read Football Daily“Arsenal arguably the best team in the world right now??!!” sniffs Justin Kavanagh. “That’s not very respectful to Macclesfield.”It looks like Liam Rosenior, who played 3-2-4-1 at Charlton on Saturday, has switched to a back four for tonight’s game. Chelsea are without the suspended Moises Caicedo and the injured trio of Cole Palmer, Reece James and Malo Gusto. With Liam Delap also unavailable, Marc Guiu starts up front. Continue reading…

Maternal death rate in UK rose by 20% over 14 years despite Tory pledge

by Andrew Gregory Health editor on January 14, 2026 at 7:11 pm

Experts describe increase as ‘absolute tragedy’ after data shows rate jumped despite Conservatives vowing to halve itThe rate of women dying during or soon after pregnancy in the UK has increased by 20% over the last decade, despite the Conservatives having pledged to halve it, according to figures experts have described as “an absolute tragedy”.In 2015, the then Tory health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, vowed to reduce maternal deaths by 50% by 2030 and make the NHS “one of the safest places in the world to have a baby”. In 2017, he brought the date forward to 2025. Continue reading…

Can’t stand losing out: battle over the Police’s royalties reaches high court

by Lanre Bakare Arts and culture correspondent on January 14, 2026 at 7:03 pm

Dispute between Sting and his former bandmates relates to whether streaming revenue features in ‘arranger’s fees’ and claimed at £1.5mThere was a point in the early 1980s when the Police were so popular, it seemed every little thing they did was magic.Four decades on, with a back catalogue of hits and millions of pounds worth of streaming royalties rolling in, the mood music has changed significantly. Continue reading…

Horses can smell fear in humans, researchers say

by Ian Sample Science editor on January 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Tests showed horses that smelled body odour from people watching scary films startled more easilyHorses can smell fear, or at least whether you have scared yourself witless watching a horror movie, according to researchers who say the effect has consequences for riders, trainers and others who work with the animals.In a series of tests, horses that smelled body odour from people watching scary films startled more easily, had higher heart rates and approached their handlers less often than when the odour came from people watching more joyful scenes. Continue reading…

‘People will die’: Trump administration cancels up to $1.9bn for substance use and mental health

by Melody Schreiber on January 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Funding to end immediately for up to 2,800 grantees of US agency that serves thousands seeking help and in recoveryThe Trump administration on Tuesday evening unexpectedly canceled up to $1.9bn in funding for substance use and mental health care, which providers say will immediately affect thousands of patients.“It feels like Armageddon for everyone who’s on the frontlines of the addiction and mental health space,” said Ryan Hampton, founder of Mobilize Recovery, a national advocacy organization for people in and seeking recovery. Continue reading…

X ‘acting to comply with UK law’ after outcry over sexualised images

by Robert Booth and Jessica Elgot on January 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm

New polling suggests 58% of Britons think X should be banned in the UK if the social network fails to crack down on nonconsensual imagesElon Musk’s X is understood to have told the government it is acting to comply with UK law, after nearly a fortnight of public outcry at the use of its AI tool Grok to manipulate images of women and children by removing their clothes.Keir Starmer told the House of Commons on Wednesday that photographs generated by Grok had been “disgusting” and “shameful”, but said he had been informed “X is acting to ensure full compliance with UK law”. Continue reading…

Ian McKellen to star as LS Lowry in documentary revealing trove of unheard tapes

by Dalya Alberge on January 14, 2026 at 6:37 pm

Exclusive: Artist reminisces about his life in film using interviews recorded in last four years of his lifeFifteen years ago, Sir Ian McKellen was among the leading arts figures who criticised the Tate for not showing its collection of paintings by LS Lowry in its London galleries and questioned whether the “matchstick men painter” had been sidelined as too northern and provincial.Now, 50 years after Lowry’s death, McKellen is to star in a BBC documentary that will reveal a trove of previously unheard audio tapes recorded with Lowry in the 1970s during his final four years of life. Continue reading…

Ariana Grande to make London stage debut alongside Jonathan Bailey in Sunday in the Park With George

by Chris Wiegand on January 14, 2026 at 6:36 pm

The singer will reunite with her Wicked co-star in a revival of the musical inspired by artist Georges Seurat in summer 2027Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are to reunite on stage in Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park With George. The production, hotly rumoured and finally announced on Wednesday, will run at the Barbican Centre, London, in summer 2027.Sunday in the Park With George, which has a book by Sondheim’s long-term collaborator James Lapine, is a tale of two artists. One is inspired by the pointillist Georges Seurat and the other is the character’s great-grandson. On Wednesday, Bailey and Grande shared a photo on Instagram of them sitting in front of the Seurat painting that inspired the production, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, which is on display in the Art Institute of Chicago. Continue reading…

Rights group disputes claim ministers cannot act over Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers

by Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent on January 14, 2026 at 6:27 pm

Human Rights Watch says attorney general has power to facilitate immediate bail, one of activists’ key demandsHuman Rights Watch has written to the attorney general saying ministers’ claims that they cannot intervene in the hunger strike by Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners is “not fully true”.One of the demands by those refusing food is for immediate bail and the NGO says Richard Hermer, the government’s most senior law officer, could facilitate this by instructing prosecutors not to oppose their bail applications, although the government denied this. Continue reading…

UK borrowing costs drop to lowest level in more than a year

by Phillip Inman on January 14, 2026 at 6:26 pm

Greater scope for interest rate cuts and reduced fears about government finances prompt bond yields to fallUK borrowing costs have dropped to their lowest level in more than a year, as investors were encouraged by more stable government finances and the prospect of further interest rate cuts.The yield, or interest rate, on 10-year UK government bonds fell to 4.34%, down from 4.41%, to the lowest level since December 2024, with the prospect of the UK public finances being put on a firmer footing lowering the risk of holding UK debt. Continue reading…

The Guardian view on Labour policy U-turns: a dangerous pattern that corrodes confidence | Editorial

by Editorial on January 14, 2026 at 6:24 pm

It is better to correct policy than persist in error, but Keir Starmer cannot afford to keep signalling his lack of coherent directionIn practical terms there is not a huge difference between proving your identity online with a passport and using a government-issued digital ID. But when possession of the latter is a legal requirement, the distinction has clear political significance. So does the government’s decision this week to abandon proposals to make digital ID mandatory.People will still have to verify their identities in order to work in Britain. That was declared as the main purpose of the scheme when Sir Keir Starmer announced it last autumn. It would prevent people without the proper entitlement – illegal migrants, in short – having jobs. Now the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, says she is “pretty relaxed” about what kind of ID is used for verification.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…

The Guardian view on Labour’s plan for railways in the north: a slow train coming | Editorial

by Editorial on January 14, 2026 at 6:22 pm

Proposals to relaunch Northern Powerhouse Rail are welcome and overdue. But passengers and commuters will believe it when they see itIn areas starved of the kind of investment taken for granted in the south-east, the miserable state of northern England’s railways has long been a source of anger and indignation. One analysis of Treasury figures found that the equivalent of seven Elizabeth lines could have been built in the north, if levels of funding devoted to London’s transport needs had been replicated there. Instead, an estimated £140bn shortfall means that the 35-mile trip from Liverpool to Manchester can take more than twice as long as the 42-mile journey from London to Reading.Plans to resuscitate the Northern Powerhouse Rail project (NPR), unveiled on Tuesday by the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, are therefore welcome and overdue. The government has committed to developing a three-stage plan to upgrade rail connections from the west coast to the north-east. No doubt mindful of the political threat posed to Labour by Reform in “red wall” seats, Sir Keir Starmer hailed the moment as a turning point, observing that northerners had “been let down by broken promises” in the past.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…

FBI raids home of Washington Post reporter in ‘highly unusual and aggressive’ move

by Richard Luscombe and Jeremy Barr on January 14, 2026 at 6:20 pm

Agents searched Hannah Natanson’s Virginia home and seized devices in inquiry tied to a classified materials caseThe FBI raided the home of a Washington Post reporter early on Wednesday in what the newspaper called a “highly unusual and aggressive” move by law enforcement, and press freedom groups condemned as a “tremendous intrusion” by the Trump administration.Agents descended on the Virginia home of Hannah Natanson as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of illegally retaining classified government materials. Continue reading…

Massacres and executions: what are we hearing from inside Iran? – The Latest

by Presented by Lucy Hough with Deepa Parent; produced by Bryony Moore and Rory Symon; Lead producer Zoe Hitch on January 14, 2026 at 6:18 pm

Protesters face execution as the Iranian regime continues its violent crackdown, defying the US president, Donald Trump, who has threatened ‘very strong action’ if demonstrators are killed. Erfan Soltani, 26, is the first protester to be sentenced to death, but it is unclear whether or not his execution has taken place. Lucy Hough speaks to journalist Deepa Parent about what she is hearing from those inside Iran – watch on YouTube Continue reading…

Judd Trump defeats Ding Junhui as Masters run of 6-2 scorelines goes on

by PA Media on January 14, 2026 at 6:14 pm

World No 1 made three centuries to see off Ding JunhuiAll seven first-round games so far have ended 6-2The world No 1 Judd Trump made three centuries as he saw off Ding Junhui 6-2 to move into the quarter-finals of the Masters at Alexandra Palace in London. All seven matches played so far at this year’s tournament have now ended in the same score.After edging a lengthy first frame, Trump – who was not able to lift any silverware in 2025 – crafted a fine break of 116 which was followed with a break of 69 to open up an early 3-0 lead. Continue reading…

U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals

by Associated Press on January 14, 2026 at 6:27 pm

U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades.

Live from JPM 2026, a sit-down with Novo Nordisk’s CEO and VC Bob Nelsen

by Allison DeAngelis, Adam Feuerstein, and Elaine Chen on January 14, 2026 at 6:11 pm

This week on “The Readout LOUD,” a special live taping from #JPM26 featuring new Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar and biotech VC Bob Nelsen.

Trump administration cuts up to $1.9 billion from mental health and addiction treatment programs

by Lev Facher on January 14, 2026 at 4:10 pm

SAMHSA canceled up to $1.9 billion in grants without staff consultation, accelerating the mental health agency’s deterioration under President Trump.

STAT+: The 5 biggest health AI storylines of the last month

by Brittany Trang on January 14, 2026 at 4:03 pm

In this edition of AI Prognosis: Biggest storylines in health AI as 2026 kicks off

Emoji have entered the chat. Is that a good thing for electronic health records?

by Katie Palmer on January 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm

New research asks if emoji use in clinical records could impact patient understanding, perceived professionalism, and legal liability.

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a change in obesity drug warnings, FDA approvals, and more

by Ed Silverman on January 14, 2026 at 2:20 pm

After an agency review, the FDA asked drugmakers to remove warnings about a potential risk of suicidal thoughts from widely used GLP-1 weight loss drugs

Trans rights are once again at the Supreme Court

by Theresa Gaffney on January 14, 2026 at 12:57 pm

And other health news from the Morning Rounds newsletter

Opinion: States no longer have to report Medicaid, CHIP vaccination rates to CMS, further undermining immunization

by Jill Rosenthal on January 14, 2026 at 9:30 am

Medicaid and CHIP cover almost half of American children. A new CMS policy means we will know less about their health.

STAT+: Should Medicare automatically pay for medical devices that the FDA deems ‘breakthrough’?

by Katie Palmer on January 14, 2026 at 9:30 am

Questions about cost and patient benefit loom as Congress considers automatic Medicare coverage for ‘breakthrough’ medical devices.

Opinion: We know how to prevent bird flu. So why aren’t we?

by Ellen P. Carlin and Gwendolen Reyes-Illg on January 14, 2026 at 9:30 am

Lower egg prices have subdued public discussion about bird flu. But the virus is expected to devastate farms this winter.

STAT+: HHS dismisses members of vaccine injury advisory panel

by Chelsea Cirruzzo on January 13, 2026 at 9:24 pm

RFK Jr. is considering changes to the federal vaccine injury compensation program.

STAT+: On Day 2 of JPM, Gilead lays outs it next test, a VC looks to raise funds, and one firm has FDA whiplash

by Matthew Herper, Elaine Chen, Allison DeAngelis, and Adam Feuerstein on January 13, 2026 at 8:46 pm

Day 2 at #JPM26: You’re back. We’re sort of back. We’re definitely not exhausted or delirious yet.

Watch: At JPM, former drug regulator Richard Pazdur rings the alarm about politics at FDA

by STAT Staff on January 13, 2026 at 6:44 pm

Here’s full footage from a STAT event with former top FDA official Richard Pazdur, who expressed grave concern about politicization at the agency.

Kennedy adds two OB-GYNs to vaccine advisory panel amid review of shots for pregnant women

by Daniel Payne and Lizzy Lawrence on January 13, 2026 at 5:26 pm

ACIP is reviewing the shots recommended for pregnant women as RFK Jr. upends federal vaccine policy.

Opinion: 46% of U.S. counties don’t have a cardiologist. ARPA-H’s new agentic AI program could bring them specialized care

by Haider J. Warraich on January 13, 2026 at 5:01 pm

Haider Warraich was once the only cardiologist for more than 150,000 people in a rural county. Now he’s running an ARPA-H program to use agentic AI to provide universal access…

STAT+: At JPM 2026, Mehmet Oz and top Trump health officials explain their thinking to hospital leaders

by Tara Bannow on January 13, 2026 at 4:32 pm

Oz downplayed the effects of cuts to Medicaid and defended RFK Jr.’s moves on vaccines.

STAT+: OpenEvidence promises ‘medical super-intelligence’ at JPM. What is it?

by Mario Aguilar on January 13, 2026 at 2:46 pm

In this edition of STAT Health Tech: OpenEvidence promises medical super-intelligence and other health tech news from JPM 2026.

STAT+: Epic sues health information network over nearly 300,000 illegally accessed records

by Brittany Trang on January 13, 2026 at 2:27 pm

Epic Systems is suing Health Gorilla, a health information network, over improperly accessing nearly 300,000 patient records.

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a ‘breached’ FDA firewall, an AbbVie pricing deal with Trump, and more

by Ed Silverman on January 13, 2026 at 2:22 pm

A veteran FDA regulator who left last month said the firewall between agency political appointees and drug reviewers “has been breached”

Judge says HHS move likely had a ‘retaliatory motive’

by Theresa Gaffney on January 13, 2026 at 2:07 pm

And other health news from the Morning Rounds newsletter

Naked Mole-Rats Prefer Low-Oxygen Air That Would Kill Most Mammals, Adding to Their List of Death-Defying Superpowers

on January 14, 2026 at 1:00 pm

These underground rodents are the first mammals found to actively choose air with lower-than-normal oxygen levels. Their remarkable ability to survive these conditions could offer a key model for researchers studying new treatments for stroke or lung diseases in humans

When Some Elephants Raid Farms, They Might Not Be After a Snack. They Could Be Looking for Medicinal Plants

on January 13, 2026 at 12:30 pm

A recent study suggests that the large mammals may seek out parts of bananas and papayas when they’re suffering from gut parasites, sparking a cross-species exchange of pharmaceutical knowledge

Maggots Are an Incredibly Efficient Source of Protein, Which May Make Them the Next Superfood for Humans

on January 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Inexpensive to raise and insatiably hungry for trash, black soldier fly larvae are already on the menu for livestock, pets and, maybe soon, people

It’s Almost ‘All Systems Go’ for Artemis 2 to Take the Next Giant Leap Toward Stepping on the Moon Again

on January 12, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Scheduled to launch in early 2026, NASA’s Artemis 2 is part of the bold 21st-century vision for returning astronauts to the lunar surface

Sharklike Fish With Weird, Buzz-Saw Jaws Sliced Through the Seas, Then Vanished. Now, Paleontologists Are Unraveling Their Secrets

on January 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm

These “total monsters of fishes” are extinct today, though new clues about their lives come from CT scans and their closest living relatives: the big-eyed ratfish of the deep sea

Whooping Cranes Came Back From the Brink of Extinction. Now, New Threats Are Converging on Their Texas Wintering Grounds

on January 8, 2026 at 12:30 pm

Some residents along the Gulf Coast are creating habitat for the endangered birds on their properties, but development, saltwater intrusion and bird flu are putting pressure on the species’ recovery

Rockhopper Penguins’ Athleticism Makes Them the Daredevils of the Animal World. Will a Warming Climate Slow Them Down?

on January 5, 2026 at 11:00 am

A visit to the Falkland Islands, where the fearless seabirds navigate the rugged topography with tenacious spunk, shows the new challenges they face

‘Excitement With a Little Dash of Fear’: Polar Plunges Ring in the New Year With a Splash. But What Actually Happens to Your Body?

on December 31, 2025 at 12:00 pm

Three experts share the science behind taking a dip in cold water—and offer safety tips that any potential plungers should bear in mind

Don’t Miss These Ten Celestial Events in 2026, From Aligned Planets to a Total Solar Eclipse

on December 30, 2025 at 1:30 pm

The upcoming year will offer a blood-red moon, spectacular meteor showers and the first glimpse of the sun’s corona since April 2024

The Top Ten Dinosaur Discoveries of 2025, From Preserved Blood Vessels to the Return of a Short King

on December 23, 2025 at 9:14 pm

With studies of fossilized bones, gut contents, eggshells and more, paleontologists revealed new and captivating details about the enormous reptiles that once roamed the Earth

The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2025, From Medical Breakthroughs to an Interstellar Visitor

on December 19, 2025 at 5:56 pm

All year long, these moments captivated the public, demonstrated dangerous trends, and pushed research and innovation forward

From a Remote Observatory, He’s Defending Our Planet. Get a Glimpse Inside the Life of a Doomsday Asteroid Hunter

on December 18, 2025 at 1:30 pm

David Rankin of the Catalina Sky Survey in Arizona spends nights scanning the solar system for potentially catastrophic space rocks. Here’s what he has to say about that “high consequence” work, an interstellar comet and living with uncertainty

The High-Stakes Quest to Make Snakebites Survivable Took Leaps Forward This Year, With Promising New Avenues to Safer Antivenoms

on December 16, 2025 at 1:00 pm

A wave of fresh science is challenging a century-old treatment and offering hope to the people snakebites harm most—often far from hospitals and help

Stream the Beautiful Highs and Violent Lows of Albatross Life With This New 24-Hour Camera on Midway Atoll

on December 12, 2025 at 1:00 pm

You can see the large white seabirds dancing, preening, feeding and raising young—though the live feed might show a dark side of island living, too, with potential predation from invasive mice

A Deadly Pathogen Decimated Sunflower Sea Stars. Look Inside the Lab Working to Bring Them Back by Freezing and Thawing Their Larvae

on December 11, 2025 at 6:36 pm

For the first time, scientists have cryopreserved and revived the larvae of a sea star species. The breakthrough, made with the giant pink star, gives hope the technique could be repeated to save the imperiled predator

What’s Killing These Oak Trees in the Midwest? Conservationists Believe Drifting Herbicides Are to Blame

on December 9, 2025 at 9:04 pm

When Illinois landowners noticed tree deaths and diseases on their properties ramp up in 2017, they suspected industrial agriculture. A survey found herbicides in 90 percent of tree tissues

A Weak Spot in Earth’s Magnetic Field Is Growing, but Scientists Say Not to Worry. Here’s a Look at What Shields Us From Space Weather

on December 5, 2025 at 4:23 pm

Our planet’s magnetosphere has seen dramatic shifts across its history—even total reversals—but this recent wrinkle doesn’t pose a threat to life

The Astronomical Problem of Space Junk

on December 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm

Chunks of satellites and pieces of debris falling from space are causing trouble down here on Earth

Giant Mirrors in Space Could Bring Sunlight After Dark, One Startup Says—and Astronomers Are Concerned

on December 3, 2025 at 3:00 pm

Critics argue the satellites, billed as a way to harness solar energy at night, could hamper sky observations and may pose a threat to human and animal health

The Ten Best Science Books of 2025

on December 2, 2025 at 1:00 pm

From “experimental archaeology” to the mysterious appeal of exploration, the wide-ranging subjects detailed in these titles captivated Smithsonian magazine’s science contributors this year

I’ve been thinking a lot about dog poo | Adrian Chiles

by Adrian Chiles on January 14, 2026 at 5:52 pm

There was a time when nobody picked up after their dogs – and it would have been considered disgusting to do so. What caused the change in attitude?A PE teacher from Cardiff called Tony is frozen solid after being caught in an avalanche in 1979. There he remains until global heating sees to his thawing and he pops up in the present day, exactly as he was back then. Comedy ensues. This is make-believe, by the way; it’s the premise of Mike Bubbins’ BBC series Mammoth. In the masterful opening scenes, to the sound of Gerry Rafferty’s Get It Right Next Time, we see Tony being scornful, angry, frightened and disgusted by four things that didn’t happen before his big freeze.He scoffs at a bloke carrying a baby in a sling, gives a charity chugger very short shrift, and jumps out of his skin when a youth on a hoverboard zips past him. But it was Tony’s disgust at a woman picking up her German shepherd’s poo that got me thinking. When did picking up dog poo become the thing to do? Or, put another way, when did just leaving it there become the thing not to do? When did we start becoming disgusted at those who didn’t pick it up rather than those who did? This is a pretty seismic cultural shift, I’m sure you’ll agree. Continue reading…

EPA to stop calculating money and lives saved by curbs on air pollution

by Associated Press on January 14, 2026 at 5:46 pm

Agency to focus rules for fine particulate matter and ozone only on cost to industry, aligning with Trump approachThe Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating how much money is saved in healthcare costs avoided and deaths prevented from air pollution rules that curb two deadly pollutants.The change means the EPA will focus rules for fine particulate matter and ozone only on the cost to industry, part of a broader realignment under Donald Trump toward a business-friendly approach that has included the rollback of multiple policies meant to safeguard human health and the environment and slow climate change. Continue reading…

South East Water could lose operating licence after outages in Kent and Sussex

by Helena Horton Environment reporter on January 14, 2026 at 5:41 pm

Fine of 10% of annual turnover among other potential penalties as environment secretary calls for Ofwat reviewSouth East Water could lose its operating licence after residents across Kent and Sussex faced up to a week without water.The environment secretary, Emma Reynolds, has called for the regulator to review the company’s operating licence. If it were to lose it, the company would fall into a special administration regime until a new buyer was found. Continue reading…

Labour still faces risks on energy despite ‘record’ wind power auction | Nils Pratley

by Nils Pratley on January 14, 2026 at 4:44 pm

Government hails step towards clean power in Great Britain by 2030 – but the auction shows trade-offs are now neededOffshore windfarm contracts to fuel 12m homes in Great Britain after record auctionEd Miliband: With this record wind power auction, we’ve proved the rightwing doubters wrongThe government has defied gloomy price expectations for its latest auction for offshore wind capacity. The worry a few months ago was that bill payers would be forced to pay more than £100 a megawatt hour (MWh) via contracts that give developers guaranteed prices for their electricity output. In the event, winning projects landed at roughly £91/MWh.Cue some forgivable crowing from Ed Miliband, the energy secretary. “A monumental step towards clean power by 2030,” he declared. Officials pointed to calculations by the energy consultants Aurora and Baringa that £94/MWh would have been a “cost-neutral” outcome for consumers even though today’s wholesale price, usually set by gas generation, is about £81/MWh (the analysts’ reasoning is that using less gas lowers the wholesale price, offsetting the cost of the subsidies for new windfarms). Continue reading…

Human activity helped make 2025 third-hottest year on record, experts say

by Ajit Niranjan and Oliver Milman on January 14, 2026 at 3:59 pm

Data leads scientists to declare 2015 Paris agreement to keep global heating below 1.5C ‘dead in the water’Last year was the third hottest on record, scientists have said, with mounting fossil fuel pollution behind “exceptional” temperatures.The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said 2025 had continued a three-year streak of “extraordinary global temperatures” during which surface air temperatures averaged 1.48C above preindustrial levels. Continue reading…

‘It has destroyed years of work’: Cornish beauty spot loses 80% of its trees to Storm Goretti

by Steven Morris on January 14, 2026 at 2:57 pm

St Michael’s Mount launches major operation to clear up devastation caused by 112mph windsThe tidal island of St Michael’s Mount in the far south-west of Britain is usually a place of peace and quiet.But it has become a hive of noisy activity as gardeners equipped with chainsaws and wood chippers get to grips with the devastating damage caused by Storm Goretti. Continue reading…

Former NSW Labor minister condemns Forestry Corporation after greater glider ‘den trees’ found at planned logging site

by Anne Davies and Lisa Cox on January 14, 2026 at 2:00 pm

Bob Debus says operations at Glenbog state forest on south coast show native forest logging is untenableGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former New South Wales Labor environment minister has called on the government to halt imminent logging in a forest on the state’s south coast, after citizen scientists recorded 102 trees that they say are home to endangered greater gliders.Bob Debus, who served as environment minister in the Carr and Iemma governments, also accused the NSW Forestry Corporation (NSWFC) of being found in breach of its own regulations so frequently that the “practice is essentially part of its business model”. Continue reading…

With this record wind power auction, we’ve proved the rightwing doubters wrong | Ed Miliband

by Ed Miliband on January 14, 2026 at 9:30 am

The only way that Britain’s energy bills can come down is if we are no longer reliant on fossil fuels. Today marks a big step towards that goalOffshore windfarm contracts to fuel 12m homes in Great Britain after record auctionIn the 18 months since I became energy secretary, the government has made a simple argument: that if we want to bring down energy bills for good, Britain needs to get off the rollercoaster of fossil fuels and instead build up clean homegrown power that we control.We know that bills rocketed when Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine because in the international fossil fuel markets, Britain is a price-taker, not a price-maker. Renewables and nuclear, on the other hand, offer a chance for Britain to stand on our own two feet in the world – making and setting the price of our own energy.Ed Miliband is the secretary of state for energy security and net zero and the Labour MP for Doncaster North Continue reading…

US carbon pollution rose in 2025 in reversal of previous years’ reductions

by Associated Press on January 13, 2026 at 9:09 pm

Study from research firm finds that US greenhouse gas emissions grew faster than economic activity last yearIn a reversal from previous years’ pollution reductions, the United States spewed 2.4% more heat-trapping gases from the burning of fossil fuels in 2025 than in the year before, researchers calculated in a study released on Tuesday.The increase in greenhouse gas emissions is attributable to a combination of a cool winter, the explosive growth of datacenters and cryptocurrency mining, and higher natural gas prices, according to the Rhodium Group, an independent research firm. Environmental policy rollbacks by Donald Trump’s administration were not significant factors in the increase because they were only put in place this year, the study authors said. Heat-trapping gases from the burning of coal, oil and natural gas are the major cause of worsening global warming, scientists say. Continue reading…

Red-state Republicans seek climate ‘liability shield’ for fossil fuel industry

by Dharna Noor on January 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm

If enacted, Utah and Oklahoma measures would restrict litigation against oil companies over role in climate crisisUS lawmakers in two red states are attempting to shield the fossil fuel industry from climate liability.In Oklahoma, a newly introduced bill would bar most civil lawsuits against oil companies over their role in the climate crisis, unless plaintiffs allege violations of specific environmental or labor laws. A similar proposal in Utah would block lawsuits over climate-warming emissions, unless a court finds the defendant violated a statute or permit. Continue reading…

Ex-FDA workers warn Trump cuts will increase risk of food safety lapses in US

by Michael Sainato on January 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Current and former workers caution administration’s ‘politicization of science’ will negatively affect Americans Sweeping cuts and the “politicization of science” inside the Food and Drug Administration have increased the risk of safety lapses across the US, former agency workers warned.Less than a year after Donald Trump returned to power, and his administration oversaw the firing and resignation of thousands of FDA employees, a listeria outbreak that killed six people and sickened 27 across 18 states due to contamination of prepared pasta meals underlined the danger posed by safety failings. Continue reading…

He invented mini saunas for frogs – now this biologist has big plans to save hundreds of species

by Kristin Deasy on January 13, 2026 at 5:00 am

A deadly fungus has already wiped out 90 species and threatens 500 more but Anthony Waddle is hoping gene replacement could be their salvationStanding ankle-deep in water between two bare cottonwood trees on a hot spring day, eight-year-old Anthony Waddle was in his element. His attention was entirely absorbed by the attempt to net tadpoles swimming in a reservoir in the vast Mojave desert.It was “one of the perfect moments in my childhood”, he says. Continue reading…

US judge lets Danish firm resume Rhode Island offshore wind project halted by Trump

by Reuters on January 12, 2026 at 10:29 pm

Ørsted and other wind developers have faced repeated disruptions to multibillion-dollar projects under TrumpA federal judge on Monday cleared the Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted to resume work on its nearly finished Revolution Wind project, which Donald Trump’s administration halted along with four other projects last month.The ruling by US district judge Royce Lamberth is a legal setback for Trump, who has sought to block expansion of offshore wind in federal waters. Continue reading…

Trump’s move to pull US from key UN climate treaty may be illegal, experts say

by Dharna Noor on January 12, 2026 at 12:30 pm

President’s memo stating US ‘shall withdraw’ from UNFCCC marks first time any country has tried to exit the agreementThe Trump administration’s long-anticipated decision this week to pull the US from the world’s most important climate treaty may have been illegal, some experts say.“In my legal opinion, he does not have the authority,” Harold Hongju Koh, former head lawyer for the US state department, told the Guardian. Continue reading…

California is completely drought-free for the first time in 25 years

by Dani Anguiano on January 9, 2026 at 7:15 pm

Some wet years and recent winter storms have helped bring the state out of drought after years of insufficient rainfallCalifornia is completely drought-free for the first time in a quarter of a century, a significant development in a state that endured grueling years with insufficient rainfall.Over the last 25 years, drought conditions in California have intensified the state’s wildfire crisis and created challenges in its massive agricultural sector. But a few wet years, and a recent spate of winter storms, helped bring the state out of drought. Continue reading…

Some want to ban geoengineering research. This would be a catastrophic mistake for our planet | Craig Segall and Baroness Bryony Worthington

by Craig Segall and Baroness Bryony Worthington on January 9, 2026 at 11:00 am

We’ve already geoengineered the planet through the careless release of greenhouse gases. Now we need a plan to manage the risks we’ve set in motionA few months ago, Marjorie Taylor Greene, then a Georgia representative, held a hearing on her bill to ban research on “geoengineering”, which refers to technological climate interventions, such as using reflective particles to reflect away sunlight. The hearing represented something of a first – a Republican raising alarm bells about human activity altering the health of the planet. Of course, for centuries, people have burned fossil fuels to power and feed society, emitting greenhouse gases that now overheat the planet.Unfortunately, her hearing waved past an urgent debate that policymakers are confronting around the world: after centuries of accidental fossil-fuel geoengineering, should we deliberately explore interventions to cool the planet and give the energy transition breathing room?Craig Segall is the former deputy executive officer and assistant chief counsel of the California Air Resources Board. He is also former senior vice-president of Evergreen Action and a longtime climate advocate. He has academic seats at the University of Edinburgh, New York University, and the University of California at Berkeley The opinions in this piece are his own.Baroness Bryony Worthington was created a life peer in 2011, giving her a seat in the UK’s House of Lords where she served as shadow energy minister She has over 25 years of experience working on climate, energy and environmental policy in the NGO and public sectors, and in the private sector. Continue reading…

Week in wildlife: rare gorilla twins, racing camels and a psychedelic spider

by Joanna Ruck on January 9, 2026 at 8:00 am

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading…

Outrage as Trump withdraws from key UN climate treaty along with dozens of international organisations

by Oliver Milman in New York on January 8, 2026 at 2:38 pm

Experts decry move to leave UNFCCC as ‘embarrassing’ as president orders withdrawal from 66 international groupsDonald Trump has sparked outrage by announcing the US will exit the foundational international agreement to address the climate crisis, cementing the US’s utter isolation from the global effort to confront dangerously escalating temperatures.In a presidential memorandum issued on Wednesday, Trump withdrew from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), along with 65 other organizations, agencies and commissions, calling them “contrary to the interests of the United States”. Continue reading…

Dense, sticky and heavy: why Venezuela’s oil is valuable to Trump – video explainer

by Acacia Redding and Jillian Ambrose on January 8, 2026 at 12:00 pm

The Venezuelan oil industry is ‘a total bust’ according to Donald Trump, something he has promised to ‘fix’ after attacking Caracas and seizing the country’s leader. But with analysts estimating it could take up to 14 years and billions to fix, what is in it for the US president? Jillian Ambrose, the Guardian’s energy correspondent, explains why Venezuela’s dense, sticky oil is so valuable to Trump Continue reading…

Germany’s dying forests are losing their ability to absorb CO2. Can a new way of planting save them?

by Patrick Greenfield on January 8, 2026 at 9:00 am

Vast swathes of the country’s trees have been killed off by droughts and infestations, in a trend sweeping across Europe. A shift towards more biodiverse cultivation could offer answersEven the intense green of late spring cannot mask the dead trees in the Harz mountains. Standing upright across the gentle peaks in northern Germany, thousands of skeletal trunks mark the remnants of a once great spruce forest.Since 2018, the region has been ravaged by a tree-killing bark beetle outbreak, made possible by successive droughts and heatwaves. It has transformed a landscape known for its verdant beauty into one dominated by a sickly grey. Continue reading…

Red tape on a blue planet

by Irus Braverman on January 9, 2026 at 11:00 am

All our laws and rules to protect coral reefs now stand in the way of radical action to save them from heat death- by Irus BravermanRead on Aeon

DNA break repair

by Aeon Video on January 8, 2026 at 11:01 am

A dazzling visualisation of how the body’s specialised proteins repair damaged DNA by using an intact copy as a template- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

The tragedy of Trần Đức Thảo

by Rory O’Sullivan on January 8, 2026 at 11:00 am

How the persecuted Vietnamese philosopher became one of the first theorists of the divide between colonised and coloniser- by Rory O’SullivanRead on Aeon

Persian tar: a living instrument

by Aeon Video on January 7, 2026 at 11:01 am

For a tar player, each strum offers a connection with Iranian classical music, some of which was lost after the revolution- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

The spiral of suffering

by Siddhant Ritwick & Tomi Koljonen on January 6, 2026 at 11:00 am

For people with chronic illnesses, the relief and recognition of online communities can set up a toxic psychological trap- by Siddhant Ritwick & Tomi KoljonenRead on Aeon

Outside center

by Aeon Video on January 5, 2026 at 11:01 am

A documentary on the patient labour of building a home away from home and the courage it takes to open oneself to new bonds- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

The erotic poems of Bilitis

by Cat Lambert on January 5, 2026 at 11:00 am

A lush translation of this late-discovered lesbian poet added to the legacy of Sappho, but there was a trickster at work- by Cat LambertRead on Aeon

Children’s game: pau de sebo

by Aeon Video on December 24, 2025 at 11:01 am

In a town park in Portugal, prizes dangle just out of reach up a greasy pole. How will the local teens manage to get them?- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

Incandescent anger

by Paul Katsafanas on December 23, 2025 at 11:00 am

Politics today is driven by grievances that can never be assuaged. For democracy’s survival, we must grapple with this dynamic- by Paul KatsafanasRead on Aeon

Voices of Russia

by Aeon Video on December 22, 2025 at 11:01 am

In rare interviews, Russians speak candidly about their lives in the presence of war – animated to protect their identities- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

Are doctors replaceable?

by Charlotte Blease on December 22, 2025 at 11:00 am

Medical error kills hundreds of thousands yearly. If AI is sophisticated enough to help, doctors must not stand in the way- by Charlotte BleaseRead on Aeon

Philosopher of pride

by Andrea Branchi on December 19, 2025 at 11:00 am

For Mandeville, humankind has a bottomless need to be liked: it is this perennial craving that forms the foundation of society- by Andrea BranchiRead on Aeon

Island of the hornbills

by Aeon Video on December 18, 2025 at 11:01 am

Why the stunning rhinoceros hornbills are the farmers of the rainforest and a powerful avian symbol of regeneration- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

Long live the aeonophiles!

by Karen G Lloyd on December 18, 2025 at 11:00 am

The discovery of organisms that have been alive for many thousands of years requires a revolution in how we understand life- by Karen G LloydRead on Aeon

Madeleine

by Aeon Video on December 17, 2025 at 11:01 am

Two women – one aged 35, the other 102 – become friends. This is what the road trip they can’t take would look like- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

A life of joy and work

by Najla & Asad Nariman on December 16, 2025 at 11:00 am

I am banned from working now, but as I look back on my long, challenging career in Afghanistan I feel hope for the future- by Najla & Asad NarimanRead on Aeon

If objects could speak

by Aeon Video on December 15, 2025 at 11:01 am

What is a German museum doing with a Kikuyu artefact it doesn’t know anything about? A journey to Kenya for some answers- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

Green dominion

by Mike Mariani on December 15, 2025 at 11:00 am

Coursing through Catholicism is a radical tradition of environmental justice that will help combat the climate crisis- by Mike MarianiRead on Aeon

Undefinable yet indispensable

by Kwame Anthony Appiah on December 12, 2025 at 11:00 am

Despite centuries of trying, the term ‘religion’ has proven impossible to define. Then why does it remain so necessary?- by Kwame Anthony AppiahRead on Aeon

Being in the world: from Plato to Heidegger

by Aeon Video on December 11, 2025 at 11:01 am

What does it mean to ‘be’? This excerpt provides a brief intro to Heidegger’s philosophy, via jazz, cooking and carpentry- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon