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Apple Introduces Its Most Expensive and Innovative iPhone Yet, the $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo
by Sherin Shibu on September 9, 2026 at 8:05 pm
The iPhone Duo is the “most transformational change to iPhone since the original,” Apple CEO John Ternus claimed.
How to Rebuild Your Workforce the Right Way After AI Layoffs
by Ryan Wong on September 9, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Companies need to use the disruption created by job cuts as an opportunity to rethink how work gets done, with help from AI.
‘Tasteology’ Could Be the Key to Better Marketing in the Age of AI. Here’s How It Works.
by Julia Kolodkina on September 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm
When possibility becomes limitless, choosing well becomes a discipline.
How Unresolved Business Decisions Can Hold Your Website Back (and What to Do About It)
by Goran Paun on September 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm
A redesign can reveal unresolved choices about positioning, offerings, audiences and ownership. Addressing them before design begins creates stronger alignment and a better customer experience.
by Amanda Breen on September 9, 2026 at 5:07 pm
Stephanie Yuhas needed another income stream amid the pandemic and writer strikes.
Shane Lowry Says His Proudest Moment Wasn’t His Masters Hole-in-One (But It Was Close)
by Dan Bova on September 9, 2026 at 4:22 pm
The golfing great opens up about why he partnered with medical tech leader Stryker and what it really feels like to sink a hole-in-one at the Masters.
by Sherin Shibu on September 9, 2026 at 3:22 pm
He regrets losing the entirety of his $180,000 retirement savings in a failed business venture.
OpenAI Says Its AI Just Solved a 90-Year-Old Math Problem — One Mathematician Calls It Theft
by Jonathan Small on September 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Controversy surrounds OpenAI’s claim that it took 10,000 agents a weekend to solve one of math’s six unsolved “million-dollar” problems.
I’ve Watched Four Tech Hype Cycles. Companies Are Botching AI the Same Way.
by Cara Sloman on September 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Simply adding AI language to your brand does not automatically make your company more relevant or more compelling.
‘Jeopardy!’ Will Pay You $178,000 to Write Clues. But First, You Have to Survive This Test.
by Jonathan Small on September 9, 2026 at 1:30 pm
“I’ll take clue writer for $178,000, Ken.” More than 1,300 people applied for the job, and almost none of them got past the first round.
by Stephen Johnson on September 9, 2026 at 9:30 pm
Think of it like lip-syncing, with extra sauce.
by Daniel Oropeza on September 9, 2026 at 9:00 pm
The remake looks incredible, and you can already shave $10 off your preorder.
by Naima Karp on September 9, 2026 at 9:00 pm
This wireless robot mower maps your lawn, avoids obstacles, and even trims the edges.
by Daniel Oropeza on September 9, 2026 at 8:22 pm
They will come with Siri AI and a much more powerful battery with up to 45 hours of playback.
by Pranay Parab on September 9, 2026 at 8:15 pm
Are the cheaper AirPods 5 a better deal than AirPods Pro 3?
by Pranay Parab on September 9, 2026 at 7:43 pm
Variable aperture is a huge development for smartphone photography.
by Jake Peterson on September 9, 2026 at 7:15 pm
Here’s when you can install iOS 27 on your iPhone.
by Beth Skwarecki on September 9, 2026 at 7:00 pm
We’ve needed this dashboard for years.
by Khamosh Pathak on September 9, 2026 at 7:00 pm
The RAM crisis isn’t getting any better.
by Eric Ravenscraft on September 9, 2026 at 6:45 pm
You can think of it like a permanenet digital photo negative.
by David Nield on September 9, 2026 at 6:33 pm
Apple is giving its iPhone release schedule the biggest shake-up in history.
by Khamosh Pathak on September 9, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Finally, a standard iPhone Pro model with the battery we’re used to on a Pro Max.
by Emily Long on September 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Two of the vulnerabilities addressed this month are actively exploited zero-days.
by Jake Peterson on September 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm
It’s Apple’s first foldable smartphone.
by Jake Peterson on September 9, 2026 at 5:39 pm
Apple’s latest “Pro” iPhones are official.
by Naima Karp on September 9, 2026 at 5:30 pm
The standard Frame is below $950.
by Ross Johnson on September 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm
More series about rich kids behaving badly.
by Pradershika Sharma on September 9, 2026 at 3:30 pm
And it still handles streaming, browsing, and video calls surprisingly well.
by Amanda Chatel on September 9, 2026 at 2:30 pm
These second-generation AirTags have a longer battery life and can ping from greater distances than their predecessors.
by Pradershika Sharma on September 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm
This outdoor-ready speaker comes with big sound.
by Nicoletta Lanese on September 9, 2026 at 9:47 pm
The Lasker Foundation has announced the winners of its 2026 awards for basic medical research, clinical science and public service.
Watch the first-ever footage of a rare deep-sea squid in the northeastern Pacific
by Patrick Pester on September 9, 2026 at 7:58 pm
A rare sighting of a bigfin squid near an underwater mountain off California is the first confirmed live observation of the bizarre animal in the northeastern Pacific, researchers say.
by Larissa G. Capella on September 9, 2026 at 7:25 pm
A breakthrough on the Navier-Stokes equations could be worth a $1 million prize, but a mathematician has serious questions about how OpenAI got there so fast.
World’s oldest evidence of habitual drug use traced back 25,000 years to Indonesia
by Tom Metcalfe on September 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Hunter-gatherers from the last ice age sucked on betel nuts to soothe their toothaches, a new study reveals.
by sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sascha Pare) on September 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Scientists have identified a “climate teleconnection” between the Rocky Mountains and the Tibetan Plateau, where warm spots left a kink in the jet stream that intensifed weather in the western U.S.
by Elizabeth Howell on September 9, 2026 at 5:34 pm
Researchers combined 100-plus images of a single black hole into an AI-powered video to chart the activity of a mighty blazar’s jet.
Do you think Al could ever become self-aware?
by Kenna Hughes-Castleberry on September 9, 2026 at 3:28 pm
A new study looks at “consciousness steering” in AI, but could this technology actually achieve this level of self-awareness in the first place?
by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on September 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Anthropologists have discovered the first-ever Denisovan arm bone in a cave in southwest China, which also held thousands of prehistoric animal bones and stone tools.
The moon may have formed in just 5 hours, new simulations suggest
by Harry Baker on September 9, 2026 at 2:08 pm
Novel simulations, which reassessed the ancient collision between Earth and the protoplanet Theia, suggest that the moon could have emerged from the aftermath of this impact much more quickly than scientists previously thought.
Diagnostic dilemma: Fisher’s colon punctured by eel that snuck in through his rectum
by Mindy Weisberger on September 9, 2026 at 10:00 am
A man’s intestines were perforated in an “exceedingly rare” medical case involving a live eel.
‘Drops in the ocean can make waves’: How the grassroots climate movement took off in the US
by Leah Stokes on September 9, 2026 at 8:55 am
In this excerpt from “The Carbon Wave,” author Leah Stokes explores the lead up to that moment, and the wave of environmental action that followed.
by Adam Shepherd on September 8, 2026 at 10:23 pm
A new study shows that measures to stop AI’s claims of consciousness have unintended consequences for non-human entities.
Where on Earth is safest from global catastrophe?
by Sarah Wild on September 8, 2026 at 3:39 pm
Researchers have worked out the safest, most resilient country to be in during an apocalyptic event.
by sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sascha Pare) on September 8, 2026 at 3:34 pm
New research finds that western Siberia is becoming wetter as the world warms, while eastern Siberia seems to be getting drier. And both these conditions are fueling a rise in methane emissions, spelling trouble for the climate.
25 years ago, a NASA astronaut captured this haunting photo of the 9/11 attacks — Earth from space
by Harry Baker on September 8, 2026 at 7:00 am
During the Sept. 11 attacks, NASA astronaut Frank Culbertson — the only American not on Earth at the time — snapped a “sobering” shot of smoke pouring across New York City as the second tower fell.
by Keumars Afifi-Sabet on September 8, 2026 at 6:00 am
Xpeng’s engineers have designed a humanoid robot that they say is the first in the world that will walk itself off the production line.
by Sharmila Kuthunur on September 7, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Nuclear weapons have been banned from space for nearly 60 years. A new detection method could help verify whether nations are keeping that promise.
Guldhøj folding chair: The only completely preserved chair from Bronze Age Europe
by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on September 7, 2026 at 10:00 am
The remarkably preserved wooden folding chair was likely a status symbol and was found in the grave of a Bronze Age chieftain.
AI’s water use is a problem, but shifting from electricity to solar or wind power could help
by Katarina Zimmer on September 6, 2026 at 4:05 pm
Though water consumption by data centers pales in comparison to that of some other industries, it’s a problem in water-stressed regions. Water-saving cooling technologies could help.
Ancient Egyptian tomb holding the king’s ‘keeper of secrets’ unearthed at Saqqara
by Owen Jarus on September 6, 2026 at 4:05 pm
The tomb of a pyramid-age official has been found at Saqqara in Egypt.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev fires back at AMC’s Aron in escalating fight over stock tokens
by Helene Braun on September 9, 2026 at 4:11 pm
Tenev told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Wednesday that public companies shouldn’t have veto power over third-party securities that reference their shares.
U.S. Treasury sanctions another widespread cyber-scam hub, Xinbi Guarantee
by Jesse Hamilton on September 9, 2026 at 4:05 pm
Chinese-language platform Xinbi is accused of operating on crypto transactions as it offered services to other criminal networks.
Tether pushes into private credit with $400 million fund with Fasanara
by Krisztian Sandor on September 9, 2026 at 3:51 pm
The USDT issuer will help source lending opportunities and provide stablecoin payment infrastructure for Fasanara’s private credit network.
Bitcoin and Ethereum race quantum clock as U.S. backs $300 million hardware push
by Shaurya Malwa on September 9, 2026 at 3:30 pm
The threat is not here yet, but fault-tolerant machines and crypto’s migration plans are starting to converge on the same 2029 window.
Consensys to split MetaMask into its own firm while staying silent on IPO
by Francisco Rodrigues on September 9, 2026 at 3:24 pm
The existing company, Consensys Software Inc., will rebrand as MetaMask under Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin as chairman and CEO.
Crypto Long & Short: Inside the 300-to-1 onchain gap between the dollar and euro
by Ryan Connor on September 9, 2026 at 2:58 pm
Ryan Connor of RockawayX writes that the dollar leads the euro about 3 to 1 across the offchain economy and more than 300 to 1 onchain. Euro-pegged stablecoins total €711 million, under 1% of supply. He traces the gap to path dependency and missing euro DeFi infrastructure, and argues MiCA-regulated issuance and euro vault rails are changing it.
PayPal expands stablecoin rails with custom token issuance platform
by Ian Allison on September 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm
The PYUSDx stablecoin developer platform, backed by PayPal USD (PYUSD), is built with the help of M0 and MoonPay.
Kalshi election data goes live on DoubleZero ahead of U.S. midterms
by Will Canny on September 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm
The expansion gives institutional and automated traders access to full-depth political prediction-market order books ahead of the U.S. midterms.
Hunter Biden’s new LAPTOP token lost 98% of its value in under an hour after $1.6 billion debut
by Oliver Knight on September 9, 2026 at 1:57 pm
LAPTOP swung from $190 to under $4 within minutes of opening on Base. Onchain records show tokens had been distributed to market makers for a week before trading began.
KYC data is an irresistible honeypot for hackers, and we must change how it is collected
by Laz Pieper on September 9, 2026 at 1:02 pm
Privacy-preserving identity verification systems could allow individuals to prove only what a service needs to know while keeping the underlying information under their control, writes Coin Center’s Laz Pieper.
Algorand names former Chainlink executive William Herkelrath as CEO
by Will Canny on September 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The former Chainlink and Curv executive will lead the blockchain organization’s push into institutional finance and quantum-resistant security.
Germany moves to tax bitcoin like stocks as new draft bill targets tax-free gains
by Francisco Rodrigues on September 9, 2026 at 12:13 pm
Existing holdings would keep the current tax treatment, which can allow tax-free sales after a 12-month holding period.
Crypto lobbying orgs ask court to suspend Illinois tax as legal case continues
by Nikhilesh De on September 9, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The motion for a preliminary injunction comes a few weeks after the Crypto Council for Innovation and Blockchain Association sued to block the law.
U.S. Bank takes next step towards launching its stablecoin with cross-border payment test
by Krisztian Sandor on September 9, 2026 at 11:40 am
The fifth-largest U.S. commercial bank said it is exploring USBDC stablecoin for treasury payments, liquidity management and collateral after completing a live transaction.
OpenAI says 10,000 AI agents solved a $1 million math problem. Now mathematicians are fighting
by Shaurya Malwa on September 9, 2026 at 11:23 am
An internal model more powerful than GPT-6 Astra produced a proposed solution to one of mathematics’ seven Millennium Prize Problems, though questions are emerging over how independently it got there.
Wall Street’s newest crypto fund comes with a staking feature to boost returns
by Omkar Godbole on September 9, 2026 at 11:23 am
Your day-ahead look for Sept. 9, 2026
Bitcoin climbs as oil tops $100, equities drop after Iran strikes
by Oliver Knight on September 9, 2026 at 10:47 am
Bitcoin advanced to as high as $79,700 while Brent crude topped $100 and European shares fell, leaving crypto tracking gold rather than equities.
Iran eases currency controls to let traders bring earnings home in crypto: FT
by Francisco Rodrigues on September 9, 2026 at 9:59 am
Exporters can use overseas earnings to fund imports directly, bypassing the official foreign-exchange system, the FT reported.
Singaporean 22-year old pleads guilty to being the ringleader in $245 million crypto fraud case
by Olivier Acuna on September 9, 2026 at 9:54 am
Malone Lam, a Miami resident charged with stealing 4,100 bitcoin, led a ring of fraudsters who stole crypto via online scams and home invasions.
India’s financial intelligence unit flags 15 crypto platforms for AML lapses
by Omkar Godbole on September 9, 2026 at 8:17 am
The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) issued non-compliance notices to what it calls virtual digital asset service providers.
Drone nearly hits Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s jet
by /u/QuarterAcreDream on September 9, 2026 at 9:33 pm
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EU envoy says a ‘unique’ new partnership with Canada forming ahead of Carney speech
by /u/green_flash on September 9, 2026 at 9:04 pm
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Zelenskyy’s plane ‘almost hit’ by drone on way to Oslo, Norwegian PM says
by /u/FURRYL0L1Y401TR4PDSM on September 9, 2026 at 7:21 pm
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Zelenskyy’s Plane Nearly Hit by Drone in Moldova as Russian Drones Violate Its Airspace the Same Day
by /u/UNITED24Media on September 9, 2026 at 7:07 pm
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Record strike of war: Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces hit critical Russian plants 3,000 km away
by /u/pravda_eng_official on September 9, 2026 at 7:03 pm
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Russia tells Trump ending US support for Ukraine could help end war
by /u/ArgentineBeauty on September 9, 2026 at 5:41 pm
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Netanyahu Sued Haaretz for Reporting He Ignored a UAE Warning Before Oct. 7
by /u/rabbirobbie on September 9, 2026 at 5:36 pm
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Man charged with assisting Russian intelligence
by /u/bendubberley_ on September 9, 2026 at 5:18 pm
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SAS veterans ‘training Russians to fight in Ukraine’
by /u/TheTelegraph on September 9, 2026 at 3:05 pm
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India Raises Concerns Over new UN Map Depicting Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as Separate Regions
by /u/DerpiDanger on September 9, 2026 at 2:56 pm
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Tehran Targets U.S. Base In Jordan In Retaliation for U.S. Destroying Iranian Oil Tankers
by /u/Artistic_Dj_6895 on September 9, 2026 at 12:36 pm
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Russia Suspends Flights 1,800km From Ukraine as Drones Threaten Siberian Oil-Producing Heartland
by /u/ArgentineBeauty on September 9, 2026 at 12:26 pm
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Finland completes work on 200km fence along border with Russia
by /u/PjeterPannos on September 9, 2026 at 12:04 pm
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Bloomberg: Putin plans to intensify attacks on Ukraine over winter to test its resilience
by /u/EnoughPrimary6700 on September 9, 2026 at 11:58 am
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Trump welcomes election victory of far-right “friends of Putin” in Germany
by /u/EnoughPrimary6700 on September 9, 2026 at 11:23 am
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Trump administration to confront Australia over Labor’s social media algorithm plan
by /u/MRflibbertygibbets on September 9, 2026 at 10:46 am
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Russia’s losses in Ukraine war surpass 1.5 million troops
by /u/HydrolicKrane on September 9, 2026 at 8:48 am
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Sweden confirms 458 Britons deported or forcibly removed since Brexit
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by Mathew Di Salvo on September 9, 2026 at 9:20 pm
Bitcoin Magazine US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ‘Strongly Urges’ Senate To Pass Clarity Act Senators will vote on the long-awaited crypto Clarity Act next week. This post US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ‘Strongly Urges’ Senate To Pass Clarity Act first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 9, 2026 at 8:35 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Jack Dorsey’s Block Becomes Latest Bitcoin-Focused Company To Apply for Banking Charter Block wants the banking license so it can open Builders Bank, which would provide custody and related fiduciary services for bitcoin. This post Jack Dorsey’s Block Becomes Latest Bitcoin-Focused Company To Apply for Banking Charter first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by […]
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 9, 2026 at 6:37 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Steak ‘n Shake Says Sales Grew Double Digits Since Bitcoin Adoption The burger franchise started accepting bitcoin over Lightning last year and claims business is booming. This post Steak ‘n Shake Says Sales Grew Double Digits Since Bitcoin Adoption first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 9, 2026 at 6:23 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Iran Continues Using Bitcoin To Keep Economy Stable: Report Rumors of Iran using bitcoin to skirt transactions have been abound for some time now. Business and regime insiders have reportedly said it’s a tried and tested method. This post Iran Continues Using Bitcoin To Keep Economy Stable: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Bitcoin Magazine on September 9, 2026 at 2:36 pm
Bitcoin Magazine VerifiedX Launches $15 Million Financing Round to Deploy Institutional Bitcoin Infrastructure Cantor Fitzgerald is the investment banker on the round. The funding facilitates custody at BitGo, listings on tier-one exchanges and Bitcoin lending programs. This post VerifiedX Launches $15 Million Financing Round to Deploy Institutional Bitcoin Infrastructure first appeared on […]
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 8, 2026 at 8:56 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Lummis Blasts Democrats Ahead of Clarity Act Vote — But Adds Bill Can Get Passed Pro-crypto senator Cynthia Lummis has said that the Clarity Act can still get through, but it’ll need “further compromise” from Democrats. This post Lummis Blasts Democrats Ahead of Clarity Act Vote — But Adds Bill Can Get Passed first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di […]
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 8, 2026 at 8:16 pm
Bitcoin Magazine CoinCorner Launches Lloyd’s-Insured Multisig Bitcoin Vault with AnchorWatch British bitcoin exchange CoinCorner is debuting a multisig custody service. This post CoinCorner Launches Lloyd’s-Insured Multisig Bitcoin Vault with AnchorWatch first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 8, 2026 at 5:53 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Capital B Buys 376 Bitcoins in Its Biggest Purchase of 2026 Capital B is now the 25th biggest publicly traded bitcoin treasury following its latest buy. This post Capital B Buys 376 Bitcoins in Its Biggest Purchase of 2026 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 8, 2026 at 3:38 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Castle Opens Its Bitcoin Savings Stack to Individuals The Miami startup is bringing 12% STRC yield to personal accounts — and letting customers route any slice of the payout straight into bitcoin. This post Castle Opens Its Bitcoin Savings Stack to Individuals first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 8, 2026 at 3:38 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Halted Its Bitcoin Buys Again Last Week The largest corporate holder of bitcoin is instead focusing on buying back its stock and building up its cash reserves. This post Strategy Halted Its Bitcoin Buys Again Last Week first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
Astronomers Unmask a Supernova Impostor
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 9, 2026 at 7:39 pm
Astronomers observe faint light signals from stellar objects, study it intently, and try to understand what’s behind these signals. In one case, the signals they detected masqueraded as an imminent supernova explosion. But more observations revealed a different reality.
Widespread Turbulence is Upsetting Star Formation in Stephan’s Quintet
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 9, 2026 at 4:55 pm
Stephan’s Quintet contains the most well-studied compact galaxy group. Japanese researchers have mapped star forming gas in the Quintet, along with its turbulence. The results show that the Quintet is an evolved group of interacting galaxies where gas struggles to settle down and form stars. Even where gas is concentrated, turbulence from interactions throttles star formation.
by Brian Koberlein (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/brian) on September 9, 2026 at 3:11 pm
Astronomers have long searched for Dyson spheres as a sign of advanced alien civilizations. But if an alien civilization is dependent on advanced computing, we may be better served by looking for a Slysh halo.
Tiny Salt Crevices Could Act As Miniature “Greenhouses” For Martian Microbes
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 9, 2026 at 1:26 pm
We’ve been searching for life on Mars for a long time now, but so far we’ve come up empty. The fundamental problem is a Catch-22 of two of the key ingredients for life. Life as we know it needs liquid water and reasonable temperatures, both of which are available on Mars, but hardly ever at the same time. But a new paper from lead author Anna Bognar and her team at ELTE Eötvös Loránd […]
BepiColombo Successfully Begins Its Final Descent To Mercury
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 9, 2026 at 12:13 pm
The latest mission to the innermost planet in the solar system hit a milestone last week. After an eight year journey, BepiColombo finally separated from its propulsion stage to set itself up for an orbital insertion to Mercury. Taking place on September 3rd, the separation, which is part of a much longer series of logistical steps over the next few months, seemed to go without a hitch. But […]
Next-Gen Gravitational Wave Detectors Could Spot the First Black Holes
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 9, 2026 at 11:28 am
A few hundred million years after the Big Bang, the first stars ignited – literally the “let there be light” moment for the universe. Now known to astronomers as Population III, or Pop III, stars, these giants were very different from the stars we know today. They were formed out of pristine hydrogen and helium, with almost no “metal” (i.e. other elements) holding them back. They were […]
Japan’s Hayabusa2 Achieves First-Ever Laser Ranging Experiment with an Asteroid
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on September 8, 2026 at 11:08 pm
On Sunday July 5th, 2026, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) achieved the first-ever successful laser ranging experiment while making a flyby of an asteroid.
Icy Exocomets Around a Distant Star Help Explain Earth’s Water
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 8, 2026 at 8:29 pm
Did icy comets deliver water to the young Earth? That idea won’t go away. Now, astronomers at Lund University in Sweden have found evidence of exocomets orbiting a young star named PDS 70. The observations suggest that these comets are delivering water to that system’s inner regions.
How to Land a Rocket Launch ‘Space Jellyfish’
by David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson) on September 8, 2026 at 5:58 pm
What used to be a rare sight gracing the twilight sky is now becoming strangely commonplace. If you live on either U.S. coast, you have to good chance at seeing what’s become a common sky scene in our modern technocene era: a space launch jellyfish.
Scientists Are Still Trying To Understand How the Moon Formed
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 8, 2026 at 5:27 pm
The Earth and the Moon have nearly identical isotopic compositions, and the Giant Impact Hypothesis strives to explain this. New research into the ancient impact shows how the temperature of both worlds, and how it affects the strength of the materials involved in the collision, shaped the outcome, including the isotopic compositions.
Some Black Holes Grow Much Faster Than Their Galaxies
by Brian Koberlein (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/brian) on September 8, 2026 at 3:12 pm
New observations find that a few supermassive black holes are unexpectedly large given the size of their galaxies. This suggests the connection between black holes and galaxies isn’t as strong as we thought.
A New Mission Could Rendezvous With Halley’s Comet In 2061
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 8, 2026 at 12:41 pm
Halley’s comet captures the imagination in a way that few other astronomical objects do. When it last made its approach toward the Sun (admittedly when this author, who is now middle-aged, was one year old in 1986), humanity responded with a fleet of spacecraft known informally as the “Halley Armada”. Yet, because of the comet’s trajectory, those spacecraft were only able to visit their […]
Do Black Holes Grow Along With the Universe? A New Study Says Yes
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 8, 2026 at 11:45 am
We know the universe is constantly expanding. We also know that gravitationally bound objects, such as solar systems and black holes, seem to be immune to that expansion. But a new paper, available in pre-print on arXiv by theoretical physicists Valerio Faraoni and Massimiliano Rinaldi challenges that assumption. They suggest that black holes can’t just ignore the expanding universe around […]
The World’s First Spacefaring Commercial Cardiologist Has Lessons for Would-Be Astronauts
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 8, 2026 at 1:23 am
Say what you want about the changes to the space industry that’s happened over the past 10-20 years, but one thing is for certain – there are a lot more people that have access to space now than there ever has been before. Some of them have some absolutely crazy stories about how they got there, and plenty of those have written their own books about their experiences, before, during, and after […]
China Postpones the Chang’e-7 Mission
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 8, 2026 at 12:12 am
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – space is hard. Another example, albeit lacking in the destructive displays of some past examples, is China’s recent delay of its Chang’e-7 lunar mission. The agency announced the mission would miss its late-August launch window with a very brief press release from the China National Space Administration and the China Manned Space Engineering […]
Rubin Observatory Peers Deep Into the Famous COSMOS Field
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on September 7, 2026 at 10:21 pm
A new image from NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory offers a spectacularly deep view into a famous region of sky known as the COSMOS field.
Quiet Black Holes With a Stellar Companion Raise Questions About How They Form
by Brian Koberlein (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/brian) on September 7, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Gaia has discovered three stellar mass black holes, each with a small stellar companion. For two of these systems the companions orbit closer that we would expect. Just how these systems form is a bit of a mysteries, but there are clues.
Astronomers Hear the Faint Whispers of Cosmic Hydrogen from the Distant Past.
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on September 6, 2026 at 9:03 pm
Astronomers have directly detected an extremely faint radio signal from hydrogen gas billions of light years away, demonstrating a powerful new way to map the Universe.
A Pair of White Dwarfs Locked in a Six-Minute Orbit Might One Day Be Observed By Gravitational Waves
by Brian Koberlein (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/brian) on September 6, 2026 at 3:30 pm
Future gravitational wave observatories will be able to see the gravitational waves of close-orbiting binary stars. A newly studied white dwarf system could be one of the first systems we observe.
Snapping the Sun’s Grand Magnetic Border at 0.3 AU
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 6, 2026 at 1:26 pm
Out in the solar system, there is a giant rippling curtain of charged particles that is actually the largest structure in our solar system. Known as the Heliospheric Current Sheet (HCS), it marks the spot where the sun flips its magnetic north and south poles, and grows directly out of giant, glowing loops of plasma on its surface called helmet streamers. However, so far, studies of it have only […]
Is Your Blood Pressure Too Low? 5 Warning Signs Women Shouldn’t Ignore
by Cailey Griffin on September 9, 2026 at 1:30 am
High blood pressure gets most of the headlines—and for good reason. But low blood pressure can be just as worrisome when it lingers, especially for women navigating midlife and beyond. If your readings often dip below what’s considered normal, or you feel dizzy every time you stand up from the couch, it’s worth paying closer
Meet Stevie Wonder’s 9 Children
by Julianne MacNeill on September 8, 2026 at 11:30 pm
For more than six decades, Stevie Wonder has given the world unforgettable songs like “Superstition,” “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” and “Isn’t She Lovely.” But away from the recording studio and spotlight, the music legend has played another important role: Dad. Wonder is the father of nine children, born between 1975 and 2014, and several of them
How Miranda Lambert Helped Save Kidnapped Child Lauren Burns
by mdillard on September 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
At 7-years-old, Lauren Burns was kidnapped by her father from her Texas home and taken to Jordan. What followed was a mother’s desperate international search, a dangerous rescue and a long journey toward healing that would change her life forever. Now a wife, mom of two boys, a physical therapist and host of The Redeemed
Feeling Unmotivated? A Sneaky Vitamin Deficiency Could Be To Blame
by Allison Nemetz on September 8, 2026 at 10:00 pm
You know the feeling. The laundry is piled up, the to-do list is glaring at you from the fridge and all you want to do is sink into the couch. It’s not that you don’t care. It’s that the get-up-and-go you used to count on has gone missing, and no amount of coffee seems to
This Dollar Tree Decor Inspired by ‘Practical Magic’ is Spellbinding!
by Julianne MacNeill on September 8, 2026 at 9:30 pm
As the season of pumpkins, ghosts and witches quickly approaches, cozy, nostalgic fall favorites are making their annual return to our watch lists—and this year, one beloved classic is getting a long-awaited sequel. Practical Magic 2, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, is set to hit theaters on September 10, 2026, just in time for
Barbara Kingsolver Shares 5 Books She Loves
by Carissa Mosness on September 8, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Waiting for Barbara Kingsolver’s next book can feel like waiting for your favorite show to drop a new season—except her seasons come around once every few years. Good news: Partita, her first novel since the Pulitzer Prize-winning Demon Copperhead, is only weeks away (mark your calendar for October 6!). But while we count down the
Maria Sharapova’s 5 Non-Negotiable Mom Rules for Busy Moms
by jdennison on September 8, 2026 at 8:31 pm
If anyone knows how to build a routine that actually holds up under pressure, it’s Maria Sharapova. The tennis champion spent decades adjusting to changing conditions on the court—and now she’s applying that same discipline to motherhood. At The Honest Company’s “Mother of All Standards: On & Off the Court” event during the U.S. Open,
Fans Are Losing It Over Josh Heuston’s ‘Throttled’ Casting
by Carissa Mosness on September 8, 2026 at 8:25 pm
Romance readers, listen up! Lauren Asher’s bestselling novel, Throttled, is officially becoming a feature film, with Off Campus star Josh Heuston as the lead. That’s right, the handsome rising star is going to help bring the beloved book to life and fans are freaking out! To learn more about his role in the film, keep
‘Star Trek’ at 60: How a Canceled TV Show Became a Pop Culture Phenomenon That Changed Sci-Fi
by Ed Gross on September 8, 2026 at 7:27 pm
When Star Trek premiered on NBC, there was little indication that Gene Roddenberry’s science-fiction series would become one of the most enduring creations in popular culture; the feeling at the time was that it would likely have more in common with Irwin Allen’s Lost in Space than anything innovative. Starring William Shatner as Captain James
Jaclyn Smith Married 4 Times—Meet the Men She Loved
by Julianne MacNeill on September 8, 2026 at 7:27 pm
From 1976 to 1981, Jaclyn Smith captivated audiences as Kelly Garrett on Charlie’s Angels. But while her on-screen alter ego was busy chasing criminals, Smith was navigating a very different kind of pursuit offscreen: finding lasting love. Over the years, the actress has walked down the aisle four times, marrying three men from the entertainment
Why our common ancestor with chimpanzees keeps getting further away
by Michael Marshall on September 9, 2026 at 7:30 pm
The more we learn about chimpanzees, the more they resemble us – but the further back in time our shared ancestor seems to be. Columnist Michael Marshall explores how both can be true
Earliest evidence of habitual drug use found in teeth in Indonesia
by Alice Klein on September 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Strange, rounded grooves in prehistoric teeth are thought to have been made by regularly sucking whole betel nuts to extract a pain-relieving compound. This marks the earliest known example of probable substance addiction
Heat spikes over Tibet may help explain severe Californian flooding
by Madeleine Cuff on September 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Unusually high temperatures over the mountainous region can kick-start a chain of events that ultimately leads to a severe deluge on the US West Coast, scientists say
Bursts of ‘pink noise’ during sleep seem to help clear waste from brain
by Carissa Wong on September 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The human brain flushes out waste products while we sleep and now it seems that certain sounds might enhance the process
What changes will occur on Earth as the moon moves further away? part 3
by New Scientist on September 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm
A reader thinks outside the box on ways to mitigate against this slow-forming issue
Why don’t dogs look up when a low-flying plane passes overhead? part 3
by New Scientist on September 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Readers continue to share stories of how their own dogs respond to aircrafts
by New Scientist on September 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Why do people appear younger and better-looking in a mirror than in a photograph? Are humans the only animals that cry? If so, why?
Tom Gauld on an introduction to basic philosophical astronomy
by New Scientist on September 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Tom Gauld’s weekly cartoon
Twisteddoodles on spies through the ages
by New Scientist on September 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm
This week’s cartoon from Twisteddoodles
Unexpected hints of dark matter should breathe life into particle physics
by New Scientist on September 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm
With little in the way of significant discoveries since 2012, there have been mutterings that particle physics is at a dead end. However, new dark matter results suggest an exciting new way to hunt for reality’s undiscovered ingredients
by Edward Wong, Genevieve Glatsky and Annie Correal on September 9, 2026 at 9:50 pm
The sanctions on Los Tiguerones imposed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio are an increasingly common U.S. tactic, though they will likely not hurt the gang’s finances.
by Pranav Baskar on September 9, 2026 at 9:09 pm
With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.
by Katrin Bennhold on September 9, 2026 at 9:00 pm
This year is shaping up to be a global experiment in education: Can students embrace tech innovation without losing critical thinking skills?
by Isabella Kwai on September 9, 2026 at 8:35 pm
Over 2,000 flights have been disrupted in the past two days, as an air-traffic control problem has stymied British airports.
by Isabella Kwai and John Yoon on September 9, 2026 at 8:07 pm
An air traffic control failure prompted 1,700 flight cancellations on Tuesday and more than 300 on Wednesday.
by Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Arlette Bashizi on September 9, 2026 at 7:43 pm
When a truck driver unexpectedly collapsed and died in a remote village, frontline medical staff scrambled to safely isolate his body, triggering a standoff.
by Stephen Castle on September 9, 2026 at 7:40 pm
The Metropolitan Police are investigating Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party after footage appeared to show party officials arranging secret contributions from a foreign donor.
by Lynsey Chutel on September 9, 2026 at 7:28 pm
Royal families and heads of state, including President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, attended the funeral of King Harald V in Oslo.
by Carlos Barragán on September 9, 2026 at 6:56 pm
Spain’s intelligence service had alerted Morocco about social media calls for a border exodus into Ceuta, which led to more than 100 deaths and a political crisis in Spain.
by Anupreeta Das, Sajal Pradhan and Binod Ghimire on September 9, 2026 at 6:44 pm
The agency played an important role in responding to earlier disasters like the 2015 earthquake. But the U.S. and other countries have pulled back, Nepali officials and humanitarian groups say.
by Reham Mourshed and Abdi Latif Dahir on September 9, 2026 at 6:24 pm
Officials said they had not determined the cause of the explosion. Years of fighting have left Syria littered with weapons and ordnance left over from the civil war.
by Jonathan Wolfe on September 9, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Luis Cruz dashed into a busy street in Puebla, Mexico, to pull a girl out of the path of an approaching S.U.V. Footage of the rescue has made him a local sensation.
by David M. Halbfinger on September 9, 2026 at 5:13 pm
The fierce retaliation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to the new restrictions is a reflection of his tough re-election fight, analysts say.
by Annie Correal and Eric Schmitt on September 9, 2026 at 3:12 pm
U.S. military officials in the past two weeks have sunk six large fishing vessels accused of providing fuel to fast boats carrying drugs from South America.
by Catherine Porter, Giulia Imbert and William Daniels on September 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm
The Puy du Fou is one of France’s most visited theme parks. Its founder says it gives the French a “founding narrative,” but critics say it peddles “far-right propaganda.”
by Jeffrey Gettleman, Jenny Gross and Lily Kuo on September 9, 2026 at 1:54 pm
Melting ice is opening a trade route through the Arctic. China has begun the first regular service, part of its polar ambitions.
by Mark Landler on September 9, 2026 at 12:15 pm
Britain once followed in France’s slipstream when it came to pressuring Israel. Under new leadership, it is spearheading opposition to Israeli settlements, risking American anger.
by Erika Solomon on September 9, 2026 at 12:04 pm
The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.
by Max Kim on September 9, 2026 at 10:42 am
Singapore’s prime minister, Lawrence Wong, got the bump as part of a longstanding policy to pay high salaries to public servants in order to attract top talent and prevent corruption.
by Matthew Mpoke Bigg, Arlette Bashizi and Sutton Raphael on September 9, 2026 at 10:20 am
A coffin maker in the Democratic Republic of Congo has seen a significant increase in the number of coffins needed in Bunia since the latest Ebola outbreak began in May.
Nicole Kidman earns praise from Sandra Bullock
on September 9, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Nicole Kidman earns praise from Sandra BullockNicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock got candid about their freindship.Sandra and Nicole have been friends with each other for almost 30 years, and recently they have reunited on screen as Owens sister for their iconic film’s sequel, Practical Magic…
Dakota Johnson, Chris Martin are getting back together?
on September 9, 2026 at 6:19 pm
Dakota Johnson, Chris Martin are getting back together?Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin’s love story is not over yet.Following Dakota’s breakup with the rumored boyfriend, Role Model, now, it is said that the well-known actress and her former lover, Chris, might give another chance to…
Tupac Shakur biographer calls his death ‘the dumbest ever’
on September 9, 2026 at 5:26 pm
Tupac Shakur biographer calls his death ‘the dumbest ever’Tupac Shakur is arguably the most inspiring and era-defining artist in the hip-hop community.Yet, his shocking killing, according to Jeff Pearlman, who is the author of a new biography about the rap legend, was “the dumbest death…
Lindsay Clancy update: Her lawyer unveils strategy to avoid another trial
on September 9, 2026 at 4:22 pm
Lindsay Clancy update: Her lawyer unveils strategy to avoid another trialFor days, the jury deliberated and argued over whether Lindsay Clancy is guilty.But ultimately, it ended up in a mistrial.Now, at a hearing set for September 29, the mom-of-three lawyer has unveiled his strategy to dismiss…
Norah O’Donnell and Gayle King’s feud takes centre stage
on September 9, 2026 at 2:49 pm
Norah O’Donnell and Gayle King’s feud takes centre stageNorah O’Donnell’s CBS comeback sparked tension rumours.Gayle King is said to be ‘furious’ as her former co-host, Norah O’Donnell, plans to return to CBS Mornings. Moreover, Gayle is reportedly making…
on September 9, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Prince Harry’s ‘volatile’ marriage gets exposed: ‘It needs only one billionaire to cross Meghan’s path’Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s life has been turned on its head multiple times now, and it seems their return to Britian proves there really has been…
Michael J. Fox shares ‘sense of urgency’ as he talks about Parkinson’s
on September 9, 2026 at 1:47 pm
Michael J. Fox shares ‘sense of urgency’ as he talks about Parkinson’s Michael J. Fox has opened up about his struggles in life ever since his Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis.Despite retiring from acting twice, he recently came back in front of the cameras for a guest…
Prince William demands: ‘Stay away from my family’
on September 9, 2026 at 1:34 pm
Prince William demands: ‘Stay away from my family’Prince William has just been exposed over his less forgiving nature, and its all come because a rumored warning of his has surfaced.The entire thing has been shared by royal biographer Duncan Larcombe and the expert has said, “I…
‘Full House’ creator Jeff Franklin gets candid about his career
on September 9, 2026 at 1:34 pm
‘Full House’ creator Jeff Franklin gets candid about his careerJeff Franklin opened up about how he was introduced to Garry Marshlaw in his early days.The Full House mastermind Jeff Franklin revealed in an interview with People Magazine what his early Hollywood days were like.Looking…
Ben Affleck suffers heartbreaking family loss months after mother’s passing
on September 9, 2026 at 1:31 pm
Ben Affleck’s brother breaks news of father’s death after mother’s passingBen Affleck lost both of his both parents earlier this year, revealed the actor’s brother, Casey Affleck.The 51-year-old actor broke the heartbreaking news at the 2026 Venice International Film…
BAFTA winning actor Noel Clarke charged with sexual offence of five women
on September 9, 2026 at 1:04 pm
BAFTA winning actor Noel Clarke charged with sexual offence of five womenNoel Clarke, an actor and BAFTA winner, has been charged with a series of sexual offences in connection to alleged offending that took place between 2007 and 2016, the Chief Crown Prosecution Service has announced.The…
Megan Thee Stallion says she compromised too much in previous romance
on September 9, 2026 at 12:57 pm
Megan Thee Stallion says she compromised too much in previous romanceIt was the summer of 2025 when Megan Thee Stallion entered into a romantic relationship with Klay Thompson.However, months later, virtually everything in their romance came crashing down.Started with an allegation of cheating…
Kelly Osbourne reveals critical point she doesn’t ‘agree’ with mom Sharon
on September 9, 2026 at 12:46 pm
Kelly Osbourne reveals critical point she doesn’t ‘agree’ with mom SharonKelly Osbourne said she does not agree with her mother Sharon’s support of Tommy Robinson during an interview on the NTAs red carpet. The 41-year-old was asked by Attitude about Sharon’s public support for…
Alex Warren hilariously reveals how his ‘eruptions’ help in singing
on September 9, 2026 at 12:22 pm
Alex Warren hilariously reveals how his ‘eruptions’ help in singing Alex Warren has explained why he can’t stop farting onstage.The Ordinary hitmaker often brings up his flatulence habit at his shows and it’s been getting worse lately.As reported by the Daily Star, Alex explained…
King Charles’ cancer sets off a ticking clock
on September 9, 2026 at 12:07 pm
King Charles’ cancer sets off a ticking clockKing Charles’ rumoured efforts to bridge the gap between his sons has often been leaked, and this time around it seems his health has really set something off. Insight into the family’s personal dynamics comes straight from a well…
Andrew Garfield opens up about ‘dream and prayer’ for ‘The Uprising’
on September 9, 2026 at 11:54 am
Andrew Garfield opens up about ‘dream and prayer’ for ‘The Uprising’Andrew Garfield just admitted that he isn’t worried about the “chaos” and confusion surrounding The Uprising.Last month, the period action drama seemed to have been retitled The Uprising: The Rise of Robin…
Harry, Meghan ‘question’ UK return as King Charles issues stern orders
on September 9, 2026 at 11:35 am
Harry, Meghan ‘question’ UK return as King Charles issues stern ordersThe grand reception Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had hoped for upon their return to the UK apparently did not materialize.A royal expert has claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are now weighing whether their dramatic…
Bella Hadid ‘again’ fuels romance rumors with another low-key outing with new beau
on September 9, 2026 at 10:21 am
Bella Hadid ‘again’ fuels romance rumors with another low-key outing with new beauBella Hadid recently “spotted together again” with rumored new man Nathan Lacy After TMZ reported in July that the model is not dating the cowboy, she is once again seen with Nathan, this time running errands…
Dolly Parton’s death still feels unreal to family in heartfelt message
on September 9, 2026 at 10:11 am
Dolly Parton‘s death still feels unreal to family in heartfelt messageDolly Parton’s death doesn’t “feel real” to her family.The country music legend passed away on August 25 following a brief battle with cancer, and her niece, Heidi Parton, is having a hard time accepting she has gone…
Sandra Bullock finally speaks on ex Jesse James’ infidelity scandal
on September 9, 2026 at 9:15 am
Sandra Bullock finally speaks on ex Jesse James’ infidelity scandalSandra Bullock deeply felt the gravity of the infidelity scandal involving her ex-husband, Jesse James.The Oscar-winning actress opened up about her split with the West Coast Choppers founder while speaking to Interview magazine.”I…
by Shrai Popat (now); Christopher Hippensteel, Lucy Campbell and Tom Ambrose (earlier) on September 9, 2026 at 9:50 pm
Both nights of the convention are slated to end with speeches from Donald TrumpRepublicans look to ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularitySign up for US Breaking News emailStefany Shaheen, the daughter of a longtime New Hampshire senator and former governor, has won the Democratic nomination in the race for Chris Pappas’s former House seat.Stefany Shaheen’s mother Jeanne […]
by Katy Murrells and Niall McVeigh (in the middle) on September 9, 2026 at 9:19 pm
Coco Gauff saved two match points to set up a semi-final against Elena Rybakina, who secured the world No 1 ranking with her three-set win over Zheng QinwenRybakina has won four of her five meetings with Zheng, including two three-set victories this year. But Zheng was earlier in her comeback from elbow surgery then, the 2024 Olympic champion is a totally different proposition now, carrying the […]
Cole Palmer powers Chelsea to comeback win against Leeds in nine-goal epic
by Jacob Steinberg at Stamford Bridge on September 9, 2026 at 9:18 pm
Where’s the fun in doing it the easy way? Chelsea remain chaotic and this almost went down as Xabi Alonso’s first misjudgment since taking over. The Carabao Cup matters for Chelsea given their lack of European football, but Alonso rotated too much and escaped it after a quadruple half-time substitution got his team out of a bind.Leeds appeared to be going through after going 2-0 up thanks to […]
Alexis Mac Allister makes his point as Liverpool fight back to defeat Atlético
by Andy Hunter at Anfield on September 9, 2026 at 9:04 pm
It was the time and place for Alexis Mac Allister to do his talking on the pitch and the disgruntled Liverpool midfielder did not disappoint. “Very sad” over Liverpool’s refusal to offer him a contract extension, while Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch were getting theirs, Mac Allister made Anfield very happy with a match-winning display against Atlético Madrid.The Argentina […]
Ødegaard stuns Napoli as Arsenal make winning start in Champions League
by Ed Aarons at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 9, 2026 at 9:02 pm
After their record-breaking feats last year in the Champions League, Arsenal are at it again. But having been delayed along with hundreds of travelling supporters by travel chaos on Tuesday, Mikel Arteta’s side had to bide their time against Napoli until Martin Ødegaard continued his rich vein of goalscoring to start the new campaign with the crucial strike.Perhaps it was the fact they were […]
by Lucy Mangan on September 9, 2026 at 9:00 pm
The stories of teenagers abused by gangs of men around the UK are incredibly harrowing. But it is the countless failures of the authorities that will leave you completely incensedWhen 13-year-old Christine first saw the “boy” who had moved from the group chat she was in into her private messages, she was shocked. “Oh my gosh,” she remembers thinking. “That’s a grown man.” When she […]
Former child refugee selected as Labour candidate in byelection for Starmer’s old seat
by Alexandra Topping Political correspondent on September 9, 2026 at 8:41 pm
Sagal Abdi-Wali, who came from Somalia in 1990s, will likely face Zack Polanski in Holborn and St Pancras contestA former child refugee who became the leader of Camden council has been selected to be the Labour candidate for the byelection in Holborn and St Pancras.Sagal Abdi-Wali, who came to the UK from Somalia as a child in the 1990s and was elected leader of Camden council in May, was chosen […]
Victoria’s koalas in chronically poor health and population is half what was previously estimated
by Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent on September 9, 2026 at 8:23 pm
Exclusive: State government delayed releasing major report into the health of the koala population for more than 12 monthsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian government sat on a report for more than 12 months that found the state’s koala population was in chronically poor health.The review of the […]
The Fire Within You review – overheated family Christmas boils up too many stereotypes
by Xan Brooks on September 9, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Venice film festival: Edoardo De Angelis’s claustrophobic drama brings a raging mother up from Naples for the holidays, with a capon. What could possibly not go wrong? If there were a Golden Lion award for the most Italian film in Venice competition it would go to Edoardo De Angelis’s squawking domestic spat of a picture which contains an imperious matriarch, a pained Catholic priest, an […]
Andrew and Tristan Tate denied US bail as brothers fight extradition to UK
by Anna Betts on September 9, 2026 at 7:46 pm
Brothers, arrested in Miami in July on UK rape and sex trafficking charges, to remain in custody in FloridaA US judge denied the bail request of the controversial social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate on Wednesday, ordering the brothers to remain behind bars as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom.The Tate brothers, prominent figures in the so-called “manosphere”, were […]
‘I’ll be using it again’: Tongue unveils new trick as ‘raw talent’ Razaullah shines
by Simon Burnton at Edgbaston on September 9, 2026 at 7:39 pm
Fast bowler learned wobble seam from Ollie RobinsonPakistan’s Saud Shakeel knew little about debutantEngland’s four-man seam attack once again demonstrated its collective threat in bundling Pakistan out for 133 at Edgbaston. Josh Tongue highlighted the work the quartet have done together beyond matchdays by experimenting with a wobble seam delivery that he has honed with assistance from […]
Man in Swindon charged with assisting Russian intelligence agency
by Raphael Boyd on September 9, 2026 at 7:10 pm
Joshua Cammidge, 31, arrested after investigation led by counter-terrorism policing LondonA man has been charged with offences related to national security as part of an ongoing investigation led by counter-terrorism policing (CTP) London, according to the Metropolitan police.Joshua Cammidge, 31, was arrested at an address in Swindon on Friday 4 September by CTP London officers, supported by […]
Met police launch inquiry into alleged overseas donations to Reform UK
by Rowena Mason Whitehall editor on September 9, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Scotland Yard confirms it is investigating allegations broadcast by Channel 4 News after undercover stingThe financial scandal around Reform UK has deepened as police expanded their investigation into allegations of illegal foreign donations and the elections watchdog said it was considering regulatory steps.Police confirmed on Wednesday they would broaden their inquiries into Reform after […]
by Boyd Tonkin on September 9, 2026 at 6:55 pm
Hungarian author who explored memory and history in his fiction and was nominated for a Nobel prize The writer Péter Nádas, who has died aged 83, transformed the modern history of his native Hungary into epic fiction that rooted its upheavals and calamities in the minds, and bodies, of his all-too-human characters. “I’m not a historian,” he said. “I’m not an anthropologist, nor am I a […]
Apple unveils folding iPhone Duo as new CEO takes center stage
by Johana Bhuiyan on September 9, 2026 at 6:45 pm
The passport-size iPhone Duo serves as the first big test for John Ternus, who took over for Tim Cook last weekApple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, the company’s first foldable phone and the most significant change to the iPhone since the smartphone’s introduction in 2007.The nearly $2,000 device takes inspiration from iPads’ wide screens and combines them with the portability and camera […]
‘Baggage reclaim was pandemonium’: passengers hit by airport IT chaos in UK recount their ordeals
by Alfie Packham and Jane Clinton on September 9, 2026 at 6:31 pm
From hours stuck on planes awaiting takeoff, to sleeping the night on the floor at Heathrow. Here are some travellers’ experiencesMore than 2,000 flights have been cancelled after an air traffic control system failure that has thrown airports across the UK into chaos. Nats, the air traffic control provider, fixed the problem within hours on Tuesday, but hundreds of thousands of passengers were […]
Uganda to withdraw from Invictus Games ‘out of respect for King Charles’, says military chief
by Caroline Davies on September 9, 2026 at 6:20 pm
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba announces decision to pull out in post on X, citing tensions over ‘Harry-Meghan nonsense’Uganda is withdrawing from the Duke of Sussex’s Invictus Games, the country’s military chief has said, out of respect for King Charles amid division over the “Harry-Meghan nonsense”.Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of the Ugandan president, made the surprise announcement in a […]
Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, research finds
by Ian Sample Science editor on September 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Analysis of two skeletons reveals tooth wear and traces of psychoactive substance in what may be earliest known evidence for human drug takingWhat may be the earliest known evidence for human drug taking has been traced to ancient Indonesian foragers who sucked on mind-altering nuts as long as 25,000 years ago.Analysis of two exceptionally rare skeletons from the Indonesian island of Sulawesi […]
Senior UK rabbis come out in support of sanctions on Israeli settlements
by Aamna Mohdin Community affairs correspondent on September 9, 2026 at 5:57 pm
Spiritual leaders stress diversity of views within Jewish community and warn against inaction on settler violence‘It’s a good start’: prominent Israelis welcome UK sanctionsProminent British rabbis have backed Ed Miliband’s sanctions on Israeli settlements, warning that the time for inaction on settler violence must come to an end.The intervention comes after the UK’s chief rabbi, the […]
The Guardian view on UK-EU relations: voters would reward greater ambition | Editorial
by Editorial on September 9, 2026 at 5:40 pm
The architects of Brexit know it has failed. That presents Andy Burnham with an opportunity to set a bolder new agendaModesty is not a trait commonly associated with Nigel Farage. Something else must explain the Reform UK leader’s reluctance to talk about what is undoubtedly his biggest achievement.Few individuals can boast of having influenced British politics as drastically as Mr Farage, […]
Coroner releases details of infants who died amid growing Pennsylvania measles outbreak
by Associated Press on September 9, 2026 at 9:44 pm
The two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania last month involved infants, and the virus itself caused one of the deaths, a Pennsylvania coroner confirmed Wednesday.
STAT+: ARPA-H to invest $62 million to develop FDA-authorized AI to help treat heart failure
by Mario Aguilar on September 9, 2026 at 4:01 pm
ARPA-H, the government agency that funds cutting edge health research, plans to commit $62.7 million to develop artificial intelligence bots that direct treatment of heart failure.
STAT+: Can AI fix the emergency room?
by Brittany Trang on September 9, 2026 at 2:58 pm
AI can’t change the ER’s problems, which exemplify health care’s bigger problems, writes Brittany Trang in this week’s AI Prognosis.
STAT+: Orexin discoverers awarded prestigious Lasker award
by Elaine Chen and Allison DeAngelis on September 9, 2026 at 1:38 pm
A new FDA CBER head, AI company Schrodinger with a new startup, and more biotech news from The Readout
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an AstraZeneca COPD win, the FDA filling key jobs, and more
by Ed Silverman on September 9, 2026 at 1:15 pm
An AstraZeneca drug reduced the dangerous flare-ups that worsen COPD in a pair of late-stage trials
Telemedicine company offers GLP-1s for addiction
by Theresa Gaffney and Helen Branswell on September 9, 2026 at 11:53 am
A CDC Covid restructuring, public trust in Fauci, and more health news from Morning Rounds
by Jonathan Wosen on September 9, 2026 at 11:00 am
Caspian Therapeutics, is launching with $50 million in financing to develop menin inhibitors for diabetes and other cardiometabolic diseases.
STAT+: Can AI fix health care? In the chaos of emergency rooms, the technology comes up short
by Brittany Trang on September 9, 2026 at 8:30 am
CEOs of the biggest AI companies have predicted the technology will “eliminate most cancer” and “improve treatment of most other ailments.” But nowhere better illustrates the challenge facing AI than…
Opinion: AMA CEO: AI won’t replace doctors — it will work alongside them
by John Whyte on September 9, 2026 at 8:30 am
“The goal should not be to reproduce today’s health care system with fewer humans,” writes American Medical Association CEO John Whyte.
Opinion: Autonomous AI will beat AI-assisted physicians at some medical tasks by 2030
by Ezekiel J. Emanuel and Abe Baker-Butler on September 9, 2026 at 8:30 am
“Autonomous AI will likely soon exceed both unaided physicians and physicians aided by AI at five core cognitive medical tasks,” write Ezekiel J. Emanuel and Abe Baker-Butler.
STAT+: FDA names acting heads of drug and vaccine centers to permanent roles
by Margaret Manto on September 8, 2026 at 9:15 pm
The moves bring stability to an agency that’s been rocked by the exits of top leadership.
by Ed Silverman on September 8, 2026 at 5:38 pm
The FDA warned a supplier of active pharma ingredients about residue on walls, a corroded product line, and open-toed sandals at its facility. It also included photos.
STAT+: UnitedHealth’s Democrat investment, and surprise billing bloat debate
by Bob Herman on September 8, 2026 at 2:51 pm
UnitedHealth execs shower a top Democrats with cash, and the No Surprises Act debate heats up.
STAT+: Health care features prominently in Democrats’ agenda
by John Wilkerson on September 8, 2026 at 2:22 pm
Democrats are sharpening their health care plans as the midterm elections near.
STAT+: Oura files to goes public, reported $1.2B in earnings
by Mario Aguilar on September 8, 2026 at 2:18 pm
In health tech news today, Oura reports a profit, the FDA loses another key digital health leader, and more
STAT+: FDA approves AstraZeneca breast cancer drug
by Meghana Keshavan on September 8, 2026 at 2:09 pm
Roivant drug delivers mid-stage results, Moonwalk raises funds to develop longer-lasting obesity drugs, and more biotech news
by Ed Silverman on September 8, 2026 at 1:26 pm
An experimental Novartis drug for a rare neuromuscular condition failed to improve muscle function in a pivotal study
STAT+: AstraZeneca’s experimental COPD treatment posts strong results in late-stage studies
by Andrew Joseph on September 8, 2026 at 11:45 am
An experimental COPD drug from AstraZeneca could prove competitive with existing treatments, and have a slice of the market to itself.
An administrative gap delays access to new pancreatic cancer treatment
by Theresa Gaffney on September 8, 2026 at 11:32 am
A new wave of illegal fruity vapes, more and more kids on GLP-1s, and other health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: Inhibrx claims first win for long-sought immunotherapy target
by Jason Mast on September 8, 2026 at 11:30 am
“Pushing this is like a rock up a hill, because there’s been so much failure in the space,” said Inhibrx CEO Mark Lappe.
by Ashley Belanger on September 9, 2026 at 8:06 pm
US urges AI firms to ID, then secretly switch, Chinese users to less-capable models.
by Ryan Whitwam on September 9, 2026 at 7:42 pm
Apple’s first foldable can be yours next month.
by Jennifer Ouellette on September 9, 2026 at 7:31 pm
New study detects 3,200 references to Beatles song titles and lyrics in academic papers.
by Jon Brodkin on September 9, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Four women sue Amazon, say company denied basic accommodations and fired them.
by Jeremy Hsu on September 9, 2026 at 6:58 pm
AirPods 5 with noise cancellation is cheaper than its predecessor.
by Scharon Harding on September 9, 2026 at 6:47 pm
New Apple Intelligence features, too.
by Beth Mole on September 9, 2026 at 6:39 pm
Here are the evidence-based recommendations and this year’s vaccine rollout.
by Samuel Axon on September 9, 2026 at 5:38 pm
There’s also a new thermal management system, reducing overheating.
by Jeremy Hsu on September 9, 2026 at 5:11 pm
UN-backed Equal Earth map has educational value but won’t alter navigation apps.
by Kyle Orland on September 9, 2026 at 4:59 pm
“We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans!”
by Jennifer Ouellette on September 9, 2026 at 4:40 pm
“All I ever wanted was to go to school.”
by John Timmer on September 9, 2026 at 4:34 pm
Most one-base changes to the human genome do nothing, but a few are significant.
by Johnny Sturgeon, Inside Climate News on September 9, 2026 at 1:58 pm
Critics say the new agenda could weaken science-based rules and marine protections.
by Ashley Belanger on September 9, 2026 at 11:00 am
Man with bipolar disorder sued OpenAI after surviving ChatGPT-linked suicide attempt.
by Scharon Harding on September 8, 2026 at 9:52 pm
“It doesn’t cost a lot to store text forever.”
by Kyle Orland on September 8, 2026 at 9:23 pm
Preservation “goodies” also include downloadable 3D models for desktop perusal.
by Dan Goodin on September 8, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Security gnomes are pumping out patches ahead of an expected onslaught of AI-assisted attacks.
by Robert Pearlman on September 8, 2026 at 8:20 pm
“Science fiction imagines the future. We build it.”
by John Timmer on September 8, 2026 at 8:06 pm
Money would ostensibly fund research the NIH leadership said it no longer wanted.
by Jon Brodkin on September 8, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Republican victory means stations must offer lowest ad prices to political parties.
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on September 9, 2026 at 6:28 pm
Experts say the peptide craze is part of a broader phenomenon, as patients look beyond the regulated health system to address problems that doctors have struggled to treat
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on September 2, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The first thing you’re likely to notice is the blue bill. But beyond appearances, the duck has an exciting story to tell about conservation and recovery
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on September 2, 2026 at 11:30 am
Scientists are realizing that turtles, lizards and crocodilians communicate vocally more than they once thought
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on August 28, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Before they become sandy souvenirs, the baubles in the bubbles of the shoreline serve as a veritable fortress for creatures like clams, mussels and conchs
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on August 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The sport’s hard-court surfaces can reach some 30 degrees hotter than the surrounding air. With elite players suffering heat illness on the world stage, athletes are following personalized cooling plans
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on August 25, 2026 at 11:00 am
Meet the team that closely monitors the playful canines, which need help to form diverse packs and stop their numbers from dwindling
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on August 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Pluto is now the most well known of the outer worlds beyond Neptune—and the darling of the solar system
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on August 18, 2026 at 4:00 pm
The idea that universes evolve like organisms sat on the fringes of theoretical physics for decades. Then, a Substack post and a 2022 find by the James Webb Space Telescope boosted the concept
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on August 14, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The dolphin-like marine mammals returned to San Francisco Bay in 2008 after a decades-long absence from the area. Scientists took the rare opportunity to closely observe their behavior, and what they uncovered might help at-risk porpoise populations
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on August 11, 2026 at 12:30 pm
The drug, paired with intensive psychological support, may loosen the rigid patterns of thought associated with the eating disorder, scientists say—but they caution that it is not a magic cure
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on August 10, 2026 at 2:11 pm
The four astronauts who rounded Earth’s natural satellite in April got an extremely rare view of the dark lunar disk blocking out the sun. Researchers say the observations provide unique scientific value for understanding our star’s mysteries
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on August 7, 2026 at 7:15 pm
For 20 years, the National Geographic photographer has showcased Earth’s animals in a series of striking images that make even the tiniest creatures look immense
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on August 6, 2026 at 7:32 pm
A recent mapping study examines places in northwestern Africa where coastal ecosystems overlap with surf breaks, highlighting areas that could support recreation, the environment and local economies, if protected
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on August 5, 2026 at 7:13 pm
The work challenges the assumption that all life descended from one free-living cell. Instead, it suggests that two microbial lineages, the bacteria and archaea, evolved independently from a primordial, nonliving ancestor
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on July 31, 2026 at 10:33 pm
A century ago, resident wolves were eliminated from the park. In 1995, biologists brought them back, marking a historic reintroduction of a top carnivore
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on July 28, 2026 at 8:40 pm
Ever since that first daguerreotype on a light-sensitive metal plate, eclipse observations have continued to unveil the star’s corona and bring people together to experience the solar system’s majesty
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on July 27, 2026 at 6:22 pm
By cannibalizing their siblings in the womb or avoiding meat-eating pliosaurs, fearsome carnivores like the megalodon ballooned to proportions that would dwarf any shark alive today
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on July 21, 2026 at 4:48 pm
In a recent study, researchers dated a historic lahar called the Electron Mudflow to the summer of 1507, establishing a way to determine when past geologic events around the Puget Sound occurred
Victoria’s koalas in chronically poor health and population is half what was previously estimated
by Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent on September 9, 2026 at 8:23 pm
Exclusive: State government delayed releasing major report into the health of the koala population for more than 12 monthsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian government sat on a report for more than 12 months that found the state’s koala population was in chronically poor health.The review of the […]
by Donna Lu on September 9, 2026 at 2:01 pm
Climate Council forecasts more than 267,000 coastal properties will be damaged by flooding by 2100, costing hundreds of billions of dollarsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen grazier Peter Lake moved to the Clarence Valley in the New South Wales northern rivers region in 2007, he knew was “buying in flood country […]
Polanski calls for report on ecosystem collapse to be published in full
by Matthew Taylor and Pippa Neill on September 9, 2026 at 1:10 pm
Green leader says ministers must stop ‘hiding the truth’ about threat to UK security from climate and nature crisisZack Polanski has challenged Andy Burnham’s government to publish an unredacted version of an explosive report by the UK’s spy chiefs that found the collapse of overseas ecosystems would have catastrophic consequences for the UK’s national security.The Green party leader in […]
Can an entire Arctic ecosystem evolve to adapt to the climate crisis?
by Gloria Dickie on September 9, 2026 at 11:00 am
In the first project of its kind, scientists are trying to answer if the future of Alaska’s streams and tundra may depend not on survival of the fittest but on how species adapt togetherOn Alaska’s North Slope, scientists tread carefully across clumps of tussock grasses toward a fast-flowing stream draining the imposing Brooks Range of ice and snow. Near Galbraith Creek, they string out a […]
UK datacentres will create just 25% of jobs predicted by tech sector, analysis finds
by Heather Stewart Economics editor on September 9, 2026 at 6:00 am
Facilities likely to employ 10,400 workers, compared with 40,000 in industry estimates, thinktank saysDatacentres in the UK will create just a quarter of the jobs predicted by the tech sector, while consuming vast amounts of energy, according to new research.Environmental thinktank Verdant predicts that all the datacentres currently planned are likely to directly employ 10,400 workers – […]
California confirms rare sighting of gray wolf in Mendocino national forest
by Dani Anguiano on September 8, 2026 at 10:09 pm
Officials say sighting a sign species – driven to extinction in state before reintroduction in 2011 – expanding its rangeA gray wolf has recently been seen in California’s Mendocino national forest for the first time since the species returned to the state 15 years ago, state wildlife officials confirmed.Officials in Lake county, which is about two hours north of San Francisco, said last […]
Hurricane Lowell’s fierce winds and rains knocks out power on Hawaii’s Kauai
by Associated Press on September 8, 2026 at 8:47 pm
Center of storm passed west of the islands and was moving away but flooding and mudslides will continue to be a riskDamaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell pelted Hawaii’s western islands on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands and ripping up stretches of beachside roads.Fierce winds downed trees and caused widespread power outages on the island of Kauai, home to 73,000 […]
US federal court says no constitutional right to clean water in Mississippi case
by Victoria Bekiempis on September 8, 2026 at 5:37 pm
Appeals court dismisses lawsuit from Jackson residents claiming that tainted drinking water violated their rights A US appellate court has decided that the federal constitution does not guarantee a right to clean water.That legal opinion came in the form of a decision on Friday from the fifth circuit court of appeals to uphold a lower court’s dismissal of a 2022 lawsuit from several Jackson, […]
US datacenters face further backlash over wastewater pollution
by Oliver Milman on September 8, 2026 at 11:47 am
From rare bacteria to ‘forever chemicals’, a series of cases of violations or alleged pollution has prompted alarmWhen officials in Wyoming conducted a routine test on the water that was being discharged from a massive under-construction Meta datacenter, it was a shock to find it contained a rare and potentially hazardous bacterium.While the wastewater flushed into sewers in Cheyenne, […]
‘We have really cool sharks’: three-year project to lift lid on Britain’s little-understood species
by Anna Turns on September 8, 2026 at 4:00 am
Anglers will help scientists investigate the porbeagle, tope and blue shark to boost knowledge and conservation‘We have really cool sharks,” says Dr Lucy Hawkes. She is not referring to animals in the rich coastal waters of South Africa or Mexico, but instead talking about the species that live around Britain. Hawkes, an associate professor at the University of Exeter, is co-leading a new […]
by Emmanuel Grégoire, Giuseppe Sala and Kate Gallego on September 7, 2026 at 8:00 am
Our three cities are learning from each other about how to protect residents. These climate policies are also public health measuresThis summer, mayors met in London during the heatwave that ironically threatened to derail London Climate Action Week.As temperatures broke records across the UK and Europe, leading some climate talks to be suspended or cancelled, we found ourselves seeking shelter […]
Air conditioners are our best bet in the fight against extreme heat – whether we like it or not
by Eduardo Porter on September 6, 2026 at 11:00 am
Global AC demand will inevitably accelerate as the world continues to warm amid the climate crisisThe greenest campaigners against climate change have long suffered from a crippling shortcoming: they too often frame the challenge as a problem of excess consumption. This motivates calls to “degrow” the economy and to curb the population. The claim is that humans consume too many resources, […]
El Niño-fuelled wildfires destroy precious Indonesian forests – in pictures
by Guardian staff and agencies on September 6, 2026 at 3:34 am
Indonesian authorities intensify operations as fires continue to burn across Sumatra and Kalimantan, with haze spreading to Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines Continue reading…
Trump order directs officials to consider stripping protections for gray wolves
by Roque Planas on September 5, 2026 at 12:50 am
Interior department given three months to decide whether wolves can be removed from endangered species listDonald Trump signed an executive order on Friday directing the interior department to consider de-listing gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act and to contemplate whether the agency could make it easier to authorize killing them.The order gives interior secretary Doug Burgum three […]
A mysterious ‘island’ appears and then disappears in Canada – video
on September 4, 2026 at 4:09 pm
A mysterious island has emerged in Williston Lake in Canada. A local resident shared a video of a floating ‘island’ with trees growing from it – which has appeared, disappeared and appeared again within two months. Satellite imagery has confirmed its existence and disappearance, and experts say the rising water level has set free trees that have been growing on woody debris on the shore […]
Week in wildlife: a hitchhiking crab, a shy wallaby and penguins in little jackets
by Pejman Faratin on September 4, 2026 at 7:00 am
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading…
by Adam Morton on September 4, 2026 at 2:00 am
Scientists will be able to estimate the amount of heating and destruction caused by the gas ultimately drawn from the BeetalooGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA giant chunk of glacier-covered mountain has collapsed with catastrophic effect and, whatever the mechanics of the disaster in Nepal’s Langtang national park, this is what human-caused climate crisis looks like. […]
Razed by wildfire, erased by USPS: Hawaiians fight to restore mail delivery
by Dara Kerr on September 3, 2026 at 8:49 pm
Wildfire victims rebuilt their homes in Lahaina only to find USPS had ‘eliminated’ their addresses – while houses that didn’t burn receive mail as normalTwo months after a devastating wildfire whipped through Lahaina in August 2023, Pam Reader was allowed back to see what was left of her home. With a heavy heart, she returned to the Hawaiian oceanside town now filled with endless blocks […]
Bring on the drones: how a technology revolution is being rolled out across Africa’s nature reserves
by Nick Dall on September 3, 2026 at 9:00 am
As graduates of an online training course gather from across the continent, the consensus is overwhelming: computers and saving animals go togetherOn a bitingly cold night in Lapalala Wilderness nature reserve in South Africa’s Limpopo province, Duncan Kanyakera watches as instructor Jacques Viljoen deploys a thermal drone in search of a lone cheetah. Once the drone has disappeared into the […]
by Emma Brockes on September 3, 2026 at 5:00 am
Small changes are what I’m aiming for – 10-minute workouts, cleaning out my handbag. Then I’m less likely to have failed come OctoberAre you a January resolutions or a September reset person? The latter has always felt more propitious to me, light of the exhaustion of Christmas and with the weather still on our side. Last week, when the Pavlovian response to buying new stationery (for my […]
by Aeon Video on September 9, 2026 at 10:01 am
Indigenous knowledge and art overwrite colonial cartography to correct the historical record in Central Australia- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Alison Bashford on September 8, 2026 at 10:00 am
Physicians reject palmistry as nonsense. But reading the creases of our palms for hidden meaning is what doctors have always done- by Alison BashfordRead on Aeon
The planet is… up to something
by Aeon Video on September 7, 2026 at 10:01 am
An astronaut’s image of Earth from the 2026 lunar flyby reveals not our profound smallness but our growing significance- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Shawn Miller on September 7, 2026 at 10:00 am
A century ago, the Pan-American road promised a new era of fraternity between the two continents. Did it succeed?- by Shawn MillerRead on Aeon
by Les Coleman on September 4, 2026 at 10:00 am
Neoliberal policies have hollowed out democracies and spawned unchecked oligarchs. Grasping their structure points to a fix- by Les ColemanRead on Aeon
by Siobhan Unwin & Kathryne Ford on September 3, 2026 at 10:00 am
Hans Christian Andersen’s tantrum in Charles Dickens’s garden was a case of ‘too muchness’, emotions bursting past respectability- by Siobhan Unwin & Kathryne FordRead on Aeon
by Justin Neuman on September 1, 2026 at 10:00 am
We are most human when we play freely, imaginatively, pointlessly. Gamification risks atrophying that most precious capacity- by Justin NeumanRead on Aeon
by Peter A Coclanis on August 31, 2026 at 10:00 am
The nation’s water is secure, but its food is another matter: lessons from the city-state in efficiency versus self-sufficiency- by Peter A CoclanisRead on Aeon
by Sarah Berg on August 21, 2026 at 10:00 am
From childhood, women are trained to restrict their appetite. And there’s a huge, hidden, cognitive price to pay for it- by Sarah BergRead on Aeon
A vocabulary for the future: touch
by Aeon Video on August 20, 2026 at 10:01 am
A mesmerising blend of words and images make touch a doorway into the deepest questions in physics and philosophy- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Eliran Arazi on August 20, 2026 at 10:00 am
The Andoque of the Amazon know what we have forgotten: the forest’s most beautiful creatures are also its most dangerous- by Eliran AraziRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on August 19, 2026 at 10:01 am
The sorrows and redemptions of visitors who mailed their ‘souvenirs’ back to Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Geertje Bol on August 18, 2026 at 10:00 am
Early feminists like Mary Astell and Catharine Macaulay refused their male peers’ advice to remain polite in debate. Why?- by Geertje BolRead on Aeon
The World Famous Gopher Hole Museum
by Aeon Video on August 17, 2026 at 10:01 am
In this bittersweet portrait of a farm town in Canada, taxidermied gophers preserve a place that no longer exists- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Ella Browning on August 17, 2026 at 10:00 am
The lives that slither and scurry beneath the soil’s surface are vital for ecological health: now we can listen in to them- by Ella BrowningRead on Aeon
by Consuelo Araos on August 14, 2026 at 10:00 am
The self-built homes of Santiago are precarious and ever changing. They are, always and at once, being and becoming- by Consuelo AraosRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on August 13, 2026 at 10:01 am
After half a century in the making, an observatory in New Mexico lets viewers peer 13,000 years into the future and the past- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Azania Imtiaz Patel on August 13, 2026 at 10:00 am
In a bid for spiritual renewal, I made a pilgrimage to Islam’s holy city. Almost everything I expected to see was gone- by Azania Imtiaz PatelRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on August 12, 2026 at 10:01 am
Two brothers struggle to keep a bouncy house business afloat in this nuanced portrait of family and the pursuit of success- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Rosa Campbell on August 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
Until Shere Hite’s Report, even the most daring sexologists refused to listen to what women desired and hated in sex- by Rosa CampbellRead on Aeon