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Experimental mRNA vaccine may protect against multiple Ebola viruses

on May 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Tests with rodents suggest an mRNA vaccine in development offers protection against three strains of Ebola virus, including the one behind the current crisis

Political anger affects the body differently to other forms of anger

on May 22, 2026 at 2:00 pm

We all feel emotions like anger and disgust from time to time, but they seem to cause stronger bodily sensations when they’re politically induced

Australia is battling its largest diphtheria outbreak in living memory

on May 22, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Vaccine misinformation, nurse and doctor shortages and crowded living arrangements may be behind soaring rates of diphtheria in remote Indigenous communities in Australia

How ageing on Earth mimics the effects of space travel

on May 22, 2026 at 9:00 am

Life on the International Space Station may feel distant, but columnist Graham Lawton finds that studying how astronauts experience accelerated ageing could help us fight similar effects on Earth related to sedentary lifestyles, disrupted circadian rhythms and social isolation

Mathematicians stunned by AI’s biggest breakthrough in mathematics yet

on May 21, 2026 at 4:13 pm

Artificial intelligence built by OpenAI has cracked a decades-old conjecture by Paul Erdős, which mathematicians have hailed as a monumental moment for AI in mathematics

Women’s body temperature rises from age 18 to 42 but we don’t know why

on May 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Women experience a steady rise in body temperature from their teens to midlife, which may be useful for monitoring ageing and overall health

Photos reveal unexpected details from the world’s first atomic test

on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Previously classified photos and documents show the scientific work that went into the world’s first atomic test in 1945 – a test that, just weeks later, would see nuclear bombs dropped in Japan

How a visit to Stonehenge reminded me of deep time

on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm

On a visit to the UK, Sydney-based reporter James Woodford visited an archaeological site that was on his bucket list – and experienced a very special moment as the sun set

New Scientist recommends a devastating account of farming honeybees

on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Jennie Durant’s Bitter Honey is a great exposé of the true cost of industrially farming US honeybees, finds Thomas Lewton. But the book’s grim figures of bee death alone may not prompt deep change – how about seeing them as fellow creatures?

Shiver me timbers: Do we have to worry about space pirates now?

on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Feedback goes down a “moon warfare” rabbit hole and discovers that some forward-thinkers are making plans to counteract as-yet-hypothetical pirates in space

Putting CO2 into rocks and getting hydrogen out is climate double win

on May 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Storing carbon dioxide in rocks while producing hydrogen from them – and perhaps even geothermal power too – could be a double win on the climate front, and several groups are trying to make it happen

Intoxicating and astonishing: Why ‘The Selfish Gene’ almost never was

on May 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm

Fifty years ago, a draft of Richard Dawkins’s first book landed on book editor Michael Rodgers’s desk – and life was never the same

After news about Oliver Sacks’s “lies”, we revisit his best-loved book

on May 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm

Last year, The New Yorker revealed the late Sacks’s “guilt” about his “falsification” in The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat, but is this story about more than just the facts?

We may finally know why dinosaurs like T. rex evolved tiny arms

on May 20, 2026 at 12:01 am

Five different groups of predatory dinosaurs independently evolved disproportionately small arms, and it seems they did so because their heads became so large and powerful

Solar farm on the ocean outperforms land-based solar in Taiwan

on May 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm

A solar farm in a tidal bay has generated more electricity and profits than a nearby coastal solar farm, but challenges could arise as floating solar moves further offshore

Wind-assisted cargo ships could more than halve shipping emissions

on May 19, 2026 at 1:00 pm

If wind-assisted cargo ships chose routes based entirely on where the winds are better, their fuel use could be cut in half or even completely eliminated

Colossal claims an artificial eggshell will help it bring back the moa

on May 19, 2026 at 12:09 pm

Colossal Biosciences, the company that says it resurrected the dire wolf, now says it has developed artificial eggshells so it can replicate the huge eggs of the moa. Independent experts say this isn’t nearly enough to bring back these giant birds

Odd “butterfly” molecule could lead to new parts of the quantum realm

on May 19, 2026 at 10:00 am

An exotic new molecule is shaped like a butterfly, complete with “wings” made from electrons. The discovery could provide a gateway to completely new parts of the quantum realm

The future of robot armies is here – and it’s not what you think

on May 19, 2026 at 9:00 am

Robots are becoming more a part of our lives every year, and worries about a robot army rising up have long plagued the technology. But columnist Annalee Newitz talks to nanobot researchers and finds out the real robot army could be a welcome solution to medical or environmental problems

Mystery of the ancient giant stone jars of Laos may have been solved

on May 19, 2026 at 12:01 am

In central Laos, the landscape is littered with enormous stone jars, some 3 metres high, and we may be closer to understanding how and when they were used

‘Mormon Wives star’ Taylor Frankie Paul issues pointed statement after fallout with Mikayla Matthews

on May 12, 2026 at 10:15 am

‘Mormon Wives star’ Taylor Frankie Paul issues pointed statement after fallout with Mikayla MatthewsTaylor Frankie Paul is clapping back at “keyboard warriors” after she posted a cryptic post about “snake friends.”​Amid the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star’s recent fallout with her costar…

Pete Davidson makes heartbreaking confession amid breakup rumors with Elsie Hewitt

on May 12, 2026 at 9:33 am

Pete Davidson makes heartbreaking confession amid breakup rumors with Elsie HewittPete Davidson added another feather to his cap as he accepted the Special Achievement Award at the 30th Annual Webby Awards on Monday.While accepting the trophy, the 32-year-old comedian made a heartbreaking…

Why Kylie Jenner refused to attend 2026 Met Gala with Timothee Chalamet?

on May 12, 2026 at 8:18 am

Why Kylie Jenner refused to attend Met Gala with Timothee Chalamet?Kylie Jenner walked down the red carpet of the 2026 Met Gala without her beau, Timothee Chalamet, and fans were questioning their move.Following Kylie’s solo appearance at the star-studded event that took place on May 4, a source…

Pedro Pascal shares surreal experience of filming ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

on May 12, 2026 at 8:14 am

Pedro Pascal has finally shared his surreal experience of filming Avengers: Doomsday.The 51-year-old actor recently appeared on Good Morning America, where he opened up about starring in the MCU sci-fi film.Pedro, who is all set to reprise his role as Reed Richards in the forthcoming sci-fi…

‘Old-fashioned’ Travis Kelce turns into Taylor Swift’s biggest concern as wedding nears

on May 12, 2026 at 7:44 am

‘Old-fashioned’ Travis Kelce turns into Taylor Swift’s biggest concern as wedding nearsTaylor Swift is currently battling one of the most stressful aspects of wedding planning, her exes and the reason for this is one of her closest pals Zoë Kravitz.For those unversed,…

Blake Lively pays ‘horrendous cost’ to her reputation: ‘It’s hard to imagine how she’ll bounce back’

on May 12, 2026 at 6:57 am

Blake Lively pays ‘horrendous cost’ to her reputation: ‘It’s hard to imagine how she’ll bounce back’Months after a lengthy court battle that ended with Blake Lively settling with Justin Baldoni has sparked quite a bit of intrigue among Hollywood. But even more so was her…

‘Sinners’ star Hailee Steinfeld melts hearts with first look at her newborn daughter

on May 12, 2026 at 6:50 am

‘Sinners’ star Hailee Steinfeld melts hearts with first look at her newborn daughterHailee Steinfeld is giving the first glimpse of her newborn daughter in a wholesome post.​On May 11, the actress and singer, who welcomed her baby daughter on April 26 with her husband, Buffalo Bills…

Noah Wyle’s real-life medical emergency on ‘The Pitt’ set revealed

on May 12, 2026 at 6:32 am

‘The Pitt’ star recalls Noah Wyle treating her injuries on setNoah Wyle blurs the line between on- and off-camera when it comes to his role in The Pitt.His co-star Laëtitia Hollard offered a glimpse into the actor’s deep involvement in his character.She recalled on the Warner Bros. TV…

Meghan Markle makes subtle move with eye-catching social media update

on May 12, 2026 at 5:15 am

Meghan Markle makes subtle move with eye-catching social media updateMeghan Markle is giving a fresh look to her social media handle after her lifestyle brand, As ever update.​On Monday, May 11, the Duchess of Sussex took to her Instagram account and changed her profile picture for the first…

Why Cardi B believes her relationship with Stefon Diggs deserves ‘another chance’

on May 12, 2026 at 5:02 am

Why Cardi B believes her relationship with Stefon Diggs deserves ‘another chance’Cardi B has reportedly reconciled her romance with Stefon Diggs following their brief split.As per an exclusive report by Us Weekly, the 33-year-old rapper agreed to give the professional footballer a “second chance”…

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle enjoy magical Disneyland escape with Archie, Lilibet

on May 12, 2026 at 4:23 am

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle enjoy magical Disneyland escape with Archie, LilibetPrince Harry and Meghan Markle are spending some fun time with their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, along with Meghan’s mom, Doria Ragland, in Disneyland.​On Monday, May 11, the Duchess of Sussex took…

Kim Kardashian just won in court over wrong social media post lawsuit

on May 12, 2026 at 3:44 am

Kim Kardashian wins lawsuit filed by New York manA person named Ivan Cantu took Kim Kardashian to court in 2025, alleging emotional distress.He accused the reality star of public ridicule and reputational harm over a post she previously shared.Cantu alleged that Kardashian’s post on social…

Jamie Lynn Sigler recalls ‘painful and traumatic time’ of her life

on May 12, 2026 at 3:07 am

Jamie Lynn Sigler recalls ‘painful and traumatic time’ of her life Jamie Lynn Sigler opened up about the challenges she faced after her son, Beau Kyle Dykstra, was diagnosed with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis .For those who may not know, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is a rare…

Marvel’s violent anti-hero Punisher’s new special comeback left critics shaken

on May 12, 2026 at 2:50 am

Early reactions swoon over ‘The Punisher’s’ new specialThe Punisher is back, and critics, who have shared first reactions, are praising the Marvel anti-hero’s violent stirrings.ScreenRant states The Punisher: One Last Kill is “the most adult thing yet from Marvel Studios”. It’s Frank at his…

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ season 3 premiere date, first look out

on May 12, 2026 at 1:14 am

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ unveils premiere date for season 3For Prime Video, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is the most expensive show.Now, season 3 is unveiled with Sauron’s plans for total domination in Middle-earth on the cusp.It will premiere on November…

Shania Twain prepares to honour her musical journey

on May 12, 2026 at 12:25 am

Shania Twain prepares to honour her musical journeyShania Twain did not seek inspiration for her seventh studio album; rather, it chronicles her journey to fame.At Shania Twain’s Rose Ceremony on Sunday, May 10, in Los Angeles, she told PEOPLE magazine about her upcoming album, revealing that she…

Jamie Lynn Sigler recalls ‘ruthless’ criticism during ‘The Sopranos’ success

on May 11, 2026 at 11:47 pm

Jamie Lynn Sigler recalls ‘ruthless’ criticism during ‘The Sopranos’ successJamie Lynn Sigler opened up about the negative impact of fame amid her success in The Sopranos.The Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast will host Sigler on the Tuesday, May 12 episode, reported by PEOPLE magazine, where she…

‘The White Lotus’ delivers huge season 4 casting update

on May 11, 2026 at 10:04 pm

‘The White Lotus’ adds new cast to season 4The White Lotus, a show with a strong HBO audience, has added a fresh batch of actors for season 4.Set to shoot in France, Ben Kingsley, Max Minghella, and Pekka Strang have been tapped. According to Variety, there are two competing groups for…

Sabrina Carpenter breaks silence after turning 27

on May 11, 2026 at 8:23 pm

Sabrina Carpenter breaks silence after turning 27Sabrina Carpenter celebrated her 27th birthday in style!On Monday, the singer marked her milestone birthday sharing special photos in vintage-style dress.Taking to Instagram, Carpenter shared photos of herself posing in front of a large bookshelf in…

Cannes boss courts Hollywood big-budget movies back in festival

on May 11, 2026 at 7:57 pm

Cannes head gets honest about Hollywood skipping the festival.At Cannes, there seems to be a dearth of Hollywood’s big world premieres, as it is set to roll out the red carpet for the 2026 edition.Thierry Frémaux, the film’s festival director, tends to agree with this; however, he is…

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as national intelligence director, with Trump naming Aaron Lukas as acting DNI chief – US politics live

by Maham Javaid (now); Lucy Campbell and Morgan Ofori (earlier) on May 22, 2026 at 6:06 pm

Gabbard says she is resigning after her husband was diagnosed with rare form of bone cancer; US president announces replacement on Truth SocialUS intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard leaving post after rocky tenureSign up for the Breaking News US email“There’s broad recognition there are going to be eventually less US troops in Europe than historically,” Rubio saysRubio said he didn’t set the timeline for reducing the number of US troops in Europe, but “it has been an ongoing process that started from the first day of this administration.” Continue reading…

Tuchel had to ‘clear the air’ with Ivan Toney before World Cup wildcard choice

by David Hytner on May 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Tuchel unhappy at Toney’s commitment in 2025Head coach justifies not including Phil FodenThomas Tuchel made Ivan Toney the wildcard selection of his World Cup squad after holding clear-the-air talks with him over his attitude. The England head coach also considered how Harry Kane likes to play alongside Toney before making the Al-Ahli striker the most eye-catching inclusion of his 26-man party for the tournament.Tuchel’s squad announcement at Wembley was dominated as ever by the players he overlooked – chiefly Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and Harry Maguire. Tuchel said Palmer had “just failed” to produce consistently this season, while he admitted he no longer knew Foden’s best position. Continue reading…

Dominant Mercedes aim to strike a fresh technical blow at Canadian Grand Prix

by Giles Richards on May 22, 2026 at 5:46 pm

Upgrades for the grid’s leading team will be unveiled in Montreal, where wet weather could also play a partFour races into what has been a disjointed opening to the Formula One season, the sport is still in a period of rapid adaptation and adjustment as drivers and teams come to grips with their new cars. While this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix may offer some indication of the form to come and championship ambitions, it is also something of an outlier.The focus in Montreal will be of two-fold interest centred largely on Mercedes. The team have opened the new season with a dominant car that has claimed all four poles and all four wins. Yet with the new regulations offering enormous scope for improvement, a fierce development fight will define 2026. McLaren, Red Bull and Ferrari all brought their first major upgrades to the last round in Miami; Mercedes bring their opening salvo of major parts to Quebec. Continue reading…

Game of two halves: how Guardiola became champion of dugout style

by Lauren Cochrane Senior fashion writer on May 22, 2026 at 5:36 pm

Football manager went from dressing like an overgrown schoolboy to relaxing the unwritten manager dress codeIn 2016, when Pep Guardiola took his place in the dugout for his first game in charge of Manchester City, the fashion plates in the Premier League included José Mourinho, in a quarter zip and mac at Manchester United and Arsène Wenger, dapper in his suit and unzippable puffer jacket at Arsenal.Guardiola, dressed like an overgrown schoolboy in V-neck, shirt, tie and blazer, didn’t seem as if he was going to be that much of a sartorial threat. But 10 years down the line, he is the undisputed champion of dugout style. Continue reading…

Primary schools to lose out as Labour scraps 2012 Olympic legacy sports grant

by Richard Adams Education editor on May 22, 2026 at 5:27 pm

Replacement scheme worth about 40% less than current funding greeted with scepticism by headteachersFunding for primary school sport in England is to be cut by Labour, including the abolition of a grant designed to cement the 2012 Olympic legacy, to the dismay of school leaders.The Department for Education (DfE) said that the £320m fund paid directly to primary schools each year through its PE and sports premium would be scrapped and replaced by a “sport partnerships network” worth £193m a year to cover primary and secondary schools. Continue reading…

Community cafe demands apology from Farage for ‘intimidating’ uninvited visit

by Helena Horton on May 22, 2026 at 5:20 pm

Reform UK Makerfield team reportedly arrived as cafe run by people with special needs was holding celebration eventThe founder of a community group has asked Nigel Farage to apologise after the Reform UK leader and his entourage entered its cafe unannounced in what she said was an “intimidating and overwhelming” manner, and allegedly took photographs and videos without permission.Farage was campaigning in Makerfield when he and his team stopped at a cafe run by the Hamlet Wigan CIC for a cup of tea and to use the toilets. The cafe supports young adult trainees with additional needs. Continue reading…

‘As world No 1, I have to stand up and fight’: Sabalenka leads players in grand slam protest

by Tumaini Carayol at Roland Garros on May 22, 2026 at 5:19 pm

Year-long dispute led to French Open media protestNovak Djokovic chose not to participate in walkoutAryna Sabalenka insisted the player push for a greater financial contribution from the grand slams is primarily focused on improving the welfare of lower-ranked players as the world’s elite advanced with their eve-of-tournament protest at Roland Garros.“I feel like the whole point here, it’s not about me,” Sabalenka said. “It’s about the players who are lower in the ranking, who are suffering. It’s not easy to live in this tennis world with that percentage that we are earning. Continue reading…

Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair as Trump faces backlash over economy

by David Smith, Robert Tait and Maham Javaid in Washington on May 22, 2026 at 5:16 pm

Former Wall Street banker takes over amid growing concern over cost of living – and disapproval of Trump’s agendaUS politics live – latest updatesKevin Warsh has been sworn in as chair of the US Federal Reserve, tasked with steering the world’s largest economy as the Trump administration faces mounting pressure over Americans’ financial wellbeing.Warsh, handpicked by Donald Trump, takes charge of the powerful central bank as it comes under extraordinary pressure from the US president to cut interest rates, even as prices climb. Continue reading…

UK pitched single market for goods with EU in pursuit of deeper trade ties

by Jennifer Rankin in Brussels and Rowena Mason on May 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Exclusive: Top Cabinet Office official presented idea in Brussels but sources say it was rebuffed The UK government pitched the creation of a single market for goods with the EU as the cornerstone of an ambitious attempt to reintegrate British trade back into Europe, the Guardian can reveal.During recent visits to Brussels, the Cabinet Office’s top official on EU relations, Michael Ellam, presented the idea to deepen the UK’s economic relationship with the bloc. Continue reading…

The Guardian view on Britain’s coming energy shock: mini-measures won’t suffice | Editorial

by Editorial on May 22, 2026 at 4:59 pm

Consumer giveaways may soften the blow from the the war on Iran. But Britain’s vulnerability demands deeper state intervention and a faster transitionRachel Reeves’s announcement of a series of cost of living measures this week shows a government trying to prove it still has agency and relevance. The VAT cuts on summer attractions such as theme parks and soft-play centres, free bus rides for the under-16s in England and reduced import tariffs on food are politically useful, but they do not fundamentally alter the UK’s exposure to imported energy shocks. This is a mini-budget, with the emphasis on the mini. The inflationary impact of the Iran crisis, however, will be substantial. That is why the chancellor is moving into crisis-management mode with industrial resilience funds and thinly veiled threats to tax profiteers. But it is unlikely to be enough.The repercussions from the closure of the strait of Hormuz are reviving the need for more radical state fiscal intervention. Ms Reeves moved pre-emptively because the energy regulator is next week expected to announce that energy bills are likely to rise by £209 to £1,850 a year for a typical dual-fuel household from July. That is ​an increase of 13% on the current £1,641 ​annual bill. It will be a direct hit to household disposable incomes – and Labour’s central political claim that the cost of living crisis is easing on its watch. Worse may still be to come. If households absorb a summer rise in bills and then face costs rising again before winter, the government risks a return to the levels of financial anxiety felt after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.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 gallery and museum gardens: a blooming triumph | Editorial

by Editorial on May 22, 2026 at 4:58 pm

The award-winning Tate design at the Chelsea flower show reveals how urban spaces can be transformed by bringing art and nature togetherNever mind a gnome, no other garden at this year’s Chelsea flower show can boast a Barbara Hepworth sculpture like the RHS gold-award-winning Tate Britain garden. And few will have such a significant afterlife. Designed by the landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith, it is a microcosm of a major redesign for the gallery’s Millbank garden, opening next spring.Visitors to Tate Britain may be forgiven for not noticing that the 1897 gallery has a garden at all. The imposing steps and portico overshadow two rectangles of lawn. But this unloved patch will be transformed into a horticultural haven. The gallery, which like many has struggled to recover visitor numbers since the pandemic, could do with a boost.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…

‘Kind of humiliating’: trans community responds to EHRC’s new code of practice

by Libby Brooks Scotland correspondent on May 22, 2026 at 4:58 pm

For some transgender men and women – and the campaigners who support them – the updated guidance confirms their worst fearsStephen Whittle was visiting the Chelsea flower show as a birthday treat with his wife on Thursday afternoon. At around the same time, the updated code of practice from the Equality and Human Rights Commission was published. It confirmed, among myriad updates, that single-sex spaces such as toilets and changing rooms must be used on the basis of biological sex, and that transgender people may not access those that accord with their lived gender.Among the floral displays, 70-year-old Whittle did not stray from habit. “Of course I used the male facilities, as I have done for the last 50 years. Can you imagine what the guy on security would have said if I’d gone to the ladies?” Continue reading…

Ella Baron on the EHRC’s transgender code of practice – cartoon

by Ella Baron on May 22, 2026 at 4:57 pm

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What is missing from the Guardian’s 100 best novels list | Letters

by Guardian Staff on May 22, 2026 at 4:55 pm

Readers share their reflections on the best works of fiction in English, and ask whether popularity or lightheartedness disqualified books from considerationAs an avid reader, I was excited to go through your recently published book list (100 best novels, 16 May). However, I swiftly became disillusioned at the old-fashioned and frankly elitist lens used to judge the “best”. Why were there so few modern books? Why does “best” so often seem to equate to misery?The article introducing your list (Who’s in, who’s out, and how many have you read? The story behind our 100 best novels list, 16 May) says “Never has such a list been more needed” and that “reading for pleasure is a dying pursuit”, adding “we are here to help”. But this list will not help non-readers get into reading. Continue reading…

Horden, my home, is crying out for change | Letters

by Guardian Staff on May 22, 2026 at 4:55 pm

Robert Lodge calls for action to tackle the ‘housing spiral’ in the County Durham village where he grew up, but is now leaving at 18As an 18-year-old who has grown up in Horden and lived on a street due to be knocked down because of a compulsory purchase order, the housing problem is a stark but unsurprising one that I’ve only seen get worse throughout my lifetime – especially after ownership of the homes went from housing associations to private landlords when I was a kid (A house for £1? What a day at a property auction taught me about the UK housing crisis, 18 May).I love where I am from so much, but it is an area crying out for change, and the amount of press attention that Horden gets shows it. I myself feel part of the problem as I am relocating to the saturated north-west to start a degree apprenticeship in Manchester – not because I wanted to move away, but I felt as if there wasn’t the same opportunity at home, although I will certainly move back. Continue reading…

Britain will be ungovernable until democratic consent is restored | Letter

by Guardian Staff on May 22, 2026 at 4:55 pm

The current Labour government entered office with a landslide of seats built upon a mere 20% of the total eligible electorate, writes Dr Lalith ChandrakanthaTom Clark’s analysis of our “ungovernable country” expertly diagnoses the symptoms of our political malaise but entirely bypasses the fundamental arithmetic of modern British democracy (The ungovernable country? Why Britain keeps losing prime ministers, 17 May).Democracy is, by definition, government by the consent of the governed. Yet our electoral system routinely mistakes a gaming of the system for a genuine mandate. The current Labour government entered office with a landslide of seats built upon a mere 20% of the total eligible electorate. To mistake the silence of the 40% who chose not to vote for passive compliance is a fatal error. Previous governments and prime ministers were not very different. Continue reading…

Cancoillotte’s comeback is no surprise | Letters

by Guardian Staff on May 22, 2026 at 4:55 pm

Readers respond to an article about France’s ‘viral’ liquid cheeseYes, we French people do value taste in cheeses (The French are hitting their protein goals – thanks to a cheese that looks like ectoplasm, 18 May). There is a myriad of flavours in our dairy industry, from extreme farmhouse dungy-funk to sterilised stinky plastic. But most of our industrial cheeses sit firmly in the vicinity of savoury hardened fat.So it’s no surprise that cancoillotte is making a comeback! In Paris in my late 20s, every single night out (or in) started with an apéro dînatoire (drinks and snacks). And cancoillotte was a staple. Why? Because if you microwavay it for 30 seconds, you get a great cheese dip for chips, bread, veggies, spoons. Cheap, tasty enough and quick. And now it’s deemed healthy? I rest my case.Mel GarconSazeray, France Continue reading…

World Cup: England’s shock squad and the politics of football – The Latest

by Presented by Lucy Hough with Jonathan Liew ; produced by Bryony Moore ; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin on May 22, 2026 at 4:46 pm

A ruthless Thomas Tuchel has left several big names at home for his England squad at this summer’s World Cup.There was no space for Harry Maguire, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Cole Palmer or Phil Foden – previous stalwarts in former manager Gareth Southgate’s squads.The announcement comes as the club season nears its end, with a historic week for Arsenal winning its first Premier League title in 22 years, sparking an incredible and diverse celebration from fans.Lucy Hough speaks to sportswriter and columnist Jonathan Liew Continue reading…

Canadian prime minister says Alberta ‘essential’ to country as separatists push for independence

by Agence France-Press in Toronto on May 22, 2026 at 4:41 pm

Judge rules initiative to force binding vote on secession invalid as Alberta premier calls for referendum on matterThe Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has said that Alberta is “essential” to the country’s future, hours after the province’s leader moved the oil-rich region closer toward a referendum on independence.Separatists in the western province spent months collecting signatures seeking to trigger a binding October vote on seceding from the nation. Continue reading…

Marco Rubio: Trump ‘disappointment’ with Nato will be discussed at summit

by Dan Sabbagh on May 22, 2026 at 4:29 pm

Secretary of state suggests July meeting of alliance will be fraught as US demands help in strait of HormuzDonald Trump is disappointed that Nato allies refused to become more actively involved in attacking Iran, the US secretary of state has said, setting up what could become a fraught summit of the alliance in July.Marco Rubio, meeting with foreign ministers of the military alliance, emphasised that he expected the rift would be discussed at the July meeting in Ankara, making the summit “one of the more important” in Nato’s 77-year history. Continue reading…

STAT+: Congress slashed Medicaid funding to providers. The Trump administration wants to cut even further

by Tara Bannow on May 22, 2026 at 5:19 pm

The Trump administration disclosed plans to reduce state directed payments even more, setting up a probable showdown with provider groups.

STAT+: EU and US advisers split over AstraZeneca breast cancer drug 

by Meghana Keshavan on May 22, 2026 at 1:40 pm

Merck-Kelun ADC outperforms Keytruda in trial, a closely watched Parkinson’s drug fails, and more biotech news from The Readout

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Parkinson’s drug setback, a Merck lung cancer therapy, and more

by Ed Silverman on May 22, 2026 at 1:29 pm

Biogen and Denali said their experimental Parkinson’s therapy failed to slow the degenerative brain disorder in a randomized trial

A CDC page on mpox caught in political crosshairs

by Theresa Gaffney on May 22, 2026 at 1:14 pm

Seed oil panic, how STIs spread, and more health news from Morning Rounds

STAT+: Longevity startup Retro Biosciences says latest fundraising values it at $1.8 billion

by Allison DeAngelis on May 22, 2026 at 11:00 am

Retro Biosciences, the longevity startup backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has raised more money at a $1.8 billion valuation, it announced Friday.

A federal office of men’s health has never been closer, yet it’s likely still years away

by Annalisa Merelli on May 22, 2026 at 10:00 am

Supporters worry that a men’s health office created by the Trump administration risks being dismantled by a future Democratic president

STAT+: Genentech is soliciting research that can be used to blunt pharma reforms in Washington

by Ed Silverman on May 22, 2026 at 8:30 am

How a pharma company is soliciting research that can be used to blunt pharma proposed reforms in Washington.

Opinion: Check-in and intake at the doctor’s office are perfect for AI

by Risa Jampel on May 22, 2026 at 8:30 am

This skeptic of AI in medicine sees one place where it could be valuable.

Opinion: The seed oil panic is hurting my cardiac patients

by Cole Hanson on May 22, 2026 at 8:30 am

“My patients are replacing olive oil with beef tallow, even if they don’t tell me during cardiac rehab,” writes a clinical dietitian.

Mass General Brigham says it is saving more lives. Some doctors aren’t so sure.

by Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe on May 22, 2026 at 2:27 am

The company behind the analytics, Vizient, touts MGH’s increasing hospice enrollment to improved mortality performance.

STAT+: Closely watched experimental Parkinson’s drug fails key clinical trial

by Jason Mast and Matthew Herper on May 21, 2026 at 11:39 pm

Biogen and Denali Therapeutics said a closely watched experimental therapy for Parkinson’s disease failed to slow the degenerative brain disorder in a randomized trial.

STAT+: 3 burning questions senators had for the NIH director

by Anil Oza on May 21, 2026 at 9:06 pm

Besides showing skepticism on the budget, senators grilled the NIH director about a leadership vacuum, two viral outbreaks, and the pace of funding.

STAT+: Merck-Kelun lung cancer drug cut risk of tumor progression by 65%, ASCO abstract shows

by Adam Feuerstein on May 21, 2026 at 9:00 pm

A type of targeted chemotherapy developed by China-based Kelun-Biotech and licensed to Merck cut the risk of tumor progression by 65% in patients with lung cancer, according to Phase 3…

Guarding biotech from China and big bets in longevity

by Allison DeAngelis, Elaine Chen, and Adam Feuerstein on May 21, 2026 at 6:53 pm

On this week’s episode of “The Readout LOUD,” the hosts discuss STAT’s Breakthrough Summit West, where powerful leaders from health care and science rubbed shoulders. They share some of the…

STAT+: RFK Jr.’s screen time warning

by John Wilkerson on May 21, 2026 at 4:43 pm

RFK Jr. is urging limits on how much screen time kids get, in a new government advisory.

STAT+: Immunovant shares surge on arthritis trial data

by Meghana Keshavan on May 21, 2026 at 4:27 pm

Trial results for Lilly’s “triple-G” drug, FDA’s leadership purge leaves chaos, and more biotech news from The Readout

STAT+: Acting head of NIH’s infectious disease institute reported to have stepped down

by Helen Branswell and Anil Oza on May 21, 2026 at 2:48 pm

Jeffery Taubenberger, the acting head of the NIAID, the NIH’s infectious disease institute, is reported to have stepped down.

STAT+: Elevance executive ordered to testify in Medicare Advantage fraud case

by Bob Herman on May 21, 2026 at 2:33 pm

The DOJ alleges Elevance fraudulently billed the government for inaccurate medical diagnoses.

Senate committee questions NIH director on 2027 budget

by Anil Oza on May 21, 2026 at 2:00 pm

Watch as NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya is questioned by the Senate Appropriations Committee this morning on President Trump’s budget proposal for the 2027 fiscal year. 

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Lilly obesity drug trial, statistics for an Alzheimer’s drug, and more

by Ed Silverman on May 21, 2026 at 1:28 pm

Eli Lilly reported that in a late-stage trial, its next-generation obesity drug led to weight loss approaching the effectiveness seen with bariatric surgery

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

on May 21, 2026 at 6:52 pm

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

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

on May 15, 2026 at 11:30 am

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

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

on May 9, 2026 at 12:23 am

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

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

on May 7, 2026 at 8:07 pm

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

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

on May 6, 2026 at 11:30 am

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

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

on April 29, 2026 at 11:30 am

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

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

on April 24, 2026 at 3:42 pm

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

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

on April 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm

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

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

on April 16, 2026 at 11:00 am

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

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

on April 15, 2026 at 11:30 am

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

What Lies Beyond Artemis 2? These Other Missions Are Setting Their Sights on the Moon This Year—and on a Future With Humans in Space

on April 9, 2026 at 2:02 pm

As the historic lunar flyby comes to a close, space companies and nations around the world are also shooting for the moon. Upcoming landings aim to change the landscape of space exploration

Hear From a Wildlife Photographer’s Dramatic Glimpse Into the Dwindling World of the Cascade Red Fox

on April 9, 2026 at 10:15 am

Gretchen Kay Stuart has chronicled the work of a small team of biologists who are trying to keep a little known and breathtakingly beautiful endangered species from disappearing

Earth’s Smells Are Disappearing Because of Climate Change, and It’s a Vast Cultural Loss

on April 8, 2026 at 12:57 pm

A triple threat of pollution, extinction and warming temperatures is altering the way the planet smells. Scientists are only beginning to understand the stakes for humans

The La Brea Tar Pits Have Been Sucking in Visitors for Millennia. Paleontologists Are Still Finding Out What Lies Within the Ooze

on April 7, 2026 at 11:00 am

In Los Angeles, scientists are delighted to decode one of the richest fossil records on Earth

The Endangered Proboscis Monkey Is Easily Identifiable By One Physical Trait: Its Supersized Schnoz

on April 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm

When you see this primate’s nose, you know you’re in Borneo, where efforts are underway to restore its habitat

Purple Martins Rely on Human ‘Landlords’ to Provide Nest Boxes Each Spring. Can That Dynamic Last?

on April 3, 2026 at 12:33 pm

The large swallows have nested alongside human settlements for centuries. Now, the birds’ breeding success depends on caretakers who are beginning to age out of the role

Spectators Flocked to the Artemis 2 Launch to Witness History Being Made. One Awed Viewer Called It ‘the Best Thing Ever’

on April 2, 2026 at 4:38 pm

Wednesday evening, a human mission to the moon lifted off for the first time in more than 50 years. These 13 photographs capture what it was like to experience the moment

Cascade Red Foxes Are Notoriously Reclusive. So How Did This Photographer Capture These Stunning Images of the Endangered Species?

on March 31, 2026 at 11:00 am

Even the scientists who study the animals rarely see them except on camera. But Gretchen Kay Stuart spent a season documenting them up close

Was Spinosaurus Really a ‘Hell Heron’? Digging Into the Star of Netflix’s ‘The Dinosaurs’

on March 30, 2026 at 11:30 am

With an incredible sail and heavy bones that might have acted as ballast, Spinosaurus seems primed for snatching fish. The creature has long captivated the public, from its early mysteries to the recent discovery of a new species

Fish Traps Have Been Banned on the Columbia River for Nearly a Century. Could Bringing Them Back Help Save Salmon?

on March 27, 2026 at 11:30 am

A new experiment is testing the commercial success of fish traps in Washington and Oregon. Even as some conservationists embrace the technique, its return has reopened old wounds among local fishers

The Guardian view on Britain’s coming energy shock: mini-measures won’t suffice | Editorial

by Editorial on May 22, 2026 at 4:59 pm

Consumer giveaways may soften the blow from the the war on Iran. But Britain’s vulnerability demands deeper state intervention and a faster transitionRachel Reeves’s announcement of a series of cost of living measures this week shows a government trying to prove it still has agency and relevance. The VAT cuts on summer attractions such as theme parks and soft-play centres, free bus rides for the under-16s in England and reduced import tariffs on food are politically useful, but they do not fundamentally alter the UK’s exposure to imported energy shocks. This is a mini-budget, with the emphasis on the mini. The inflationary impact of the Iran crisis, however, will be substantial. That is why the chancellor is moving into crisis-management mode with industrial resilience funds and thinly veiled threats to tax profiteers. But it is unlikely to be enough.The repercussions from the closure of the strait of Hormuz are reviving the need for more radical state fiscal intervention. Ms Reeves moved pre-emptively because the energy regulator is next week expected to announce that energy bills are likely to rise by £209 to £1,850 a year for a typical dual-fuel household from July. That is ​an increase of 13% on the current £1,641 ​annual bill. It will be a direct hit to household disposable incomes – and Labour’s central political claim that the cost of living crisis is easing on its watch. Worse may still be to come. If households absorb a summer rise in bills and then face costs rising again before winter, the government risks a return to the levels of financial anxiety felt after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.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…

Why an immense marine heatwave off the US west coast has alarmed scientists

by Eric Holthaus on May 22, 2026 at 1:00 pm

What does a surge in ocean temperatures, compounded with El Niño, bode for the summer?An enormous marine heatwave off the US west coast is ringing alarm bells among ocean and atmospheric scientists as new data shows its ecological and environmental effects are intensifying.The unusual area of warm water has persisted since peaking in size during September 2025 and still stretches thousands of miles from the California coastline – more than halfway across the Pacific – affecting a vast triangle-shaped region of oceanic habitats from Hawaii to British Columbia and southward to Mexico. Continue reading…

‘We will not survive’: jailing of Daria Egereva highlights plight of Russia’s Indigenous people

by Damien Gayle Environment correspondent on May 22, 2026 at 1:00 pm

Authorities are cracking down on rights activists fighting for Indigenous people threatened by authoritarianism, extractivism and climate breakdownThe operation began at 9am Moscow time, but took place across all of Russia’s 11 time zones. Almost simultaneously, agents of the federal security service (FSB) raided the homes and workplaces of 17 Indigenous rights activists.Officers carried out searches, confiscated laptops and phones, and arrested and interrogated activists about participation in international forums. Most were let go; many have since left the country. Others remain in Russia, but will no longer speak up. Continue reading…

Number of air conditioned UK homes doubles to more than 4m in three years

by Zoe Wood Consumer affairs correspondent on May 22, 2026 at 9:00 am

Greater working from home and hot summer temperatures believed to be driving increase in ownershipAn estimated 4m homes in the UK now have air conditioning, double the figure from three years ago as Britons complain of “unliveable” conditions during high temperatures.Portable units with power ratings around 1kW are slightly more common than the more powerful built-in versions that can guzzle 2.7kW of power – more than an electric oven. Continue reading…

The week in wildlife: a lurking leopard, a lucky fox and a wily coyote

by Joanna Ruck on May 22, 2026 at 7:00 am

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

Sea foam may look sinister but it is mostly harmless and natural

by David Hambling on May 22, 2026 at 5:00 am

Phenomenon, often seen around Britain’s coast at this time of year, is caused by a combination of algae and weatherAt this time of year a sinister-looking substance can often be sighted around Britain’s coast: a frothy foam piled up along the shoreline or appearing in long ribbons offshore. People sometimes assume this foam is the result of pollution or sewage dumping. In fact it is a common natural phenomenon produced by a combination of algae and weather.Sea algae start to grow in April as conditions warm. The most common sort, phaeocystis, is not toxic and forms part of the marine food chain. When the algal bloom dies it leaves a brown scum of organic material with surfactant properties, which, like soap, lowers the surface tension of the water. Continue reading…

Ro Khanna, AOC criticize Democrats’ 2024 election postmortem for not mentioning Israel’s war in Gaza – as it happened

by Robert Mackey, Maham Javaid, Lucy Campbell and Tom Ambrose on May 22, 2026 at 2:00 am

This live blog is now closed.Democrats belatedly publish 2024 election autopsy report: ‘It won’t meet your standards’Sign up for the Breaking News US emailSenate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democrats spoke held a news conference, ahead of the vote-a-rama Thursday morning.“The Republican agenda is one big broken promise,” said Schumer, criticizing the Republican budget bill. “We still haven’t seen the bill, because they are fighting with each other.”Trump v Cook: Donald Trump’s case for firing Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, as he continues to exert greater control over the US central bank.Trump v Slaughter: A case which examines the legality of Trump’s firing of a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) member, Rebecca Slaughter.Trump v Barbara: In which the court will decide if the administration’s attempts to restrict birthright citizenship are unconstitutional. Continue reading…

One Nation says it’s the only party in Australia to question climate science. It should ask itself why | Temperature Check

by Graham Readfearn on May 21, 2026 at 3:00 pm

Climate change denial has become untenable yet Hanson’s party digs in – with conspiracy theories, cherrypicking and claims that are easy to refuteFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs the populist rightwing One Nation surges in the polls, its position on climate change is fixed firmly on the denial of decades of evidence showing the planet, and Australia, are getting hotter.The science linking the burning of fossil fuels to rising temperatures is 130 years old and, as the evidence has stacked up, Australians are feeling it with increasing weather extremes. Continue reading…

Trump’s EPA to roll back refrigerant rule for grocery stores in push it claims will lower prices

by Associated Press on May 21, 2026 at 2:34 pm

EPA is loosening Biden-era rule that requires US businesses to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipmentThe Trump administration is set to loosen a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment, in what officials say is a push to lower grocery costs.The head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin, said the Biden-era rule imposes costly restrictions that limit the type of refrigerants US businesses and families can use. Continue reading…

Torrential rain and floods kill at least 25 people in southern and central China – video report

on May 21, 2026 at 1:50 pm

Tens of thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes, with heavy rain expected to continue across southern and central parts of the country – including Jiangxi, Anhui, Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong and Hainan provinces – with a high risk of further landslides and flash floods Continue reading…

Tentacles, pointy teeth and the T-rex of the sea: the Natural History Museum on beasts that once ruled the oceans

by Matthew Pearce on May 21, 2026 at 5:01 am

A new exhibition, Jurassic Oceans, showcases the fearsome creatures that lurked below the surface – and offers a stark warning about the impact of warming waters on marine ecosystems todayDeep in the bowels of the Natural History Museum, Kate Whittington is standing in front of the skeleton of a 23ft plesiosaur, one of prehistoric Earth’s most fearsome marine reptiles, explaining how it would eat us for dinner, were it still around today.“Its long neck allowed its head to get a head start on its body,” says the museum’s exhibition and interpretation manager. “So it could sneak up on prey and grab it [with its mouth] before its body and flippers created a disturbance in the water.” Continue reading…

Young Americans demand court halt Trump’s biggest rollbacks of pollution protections

by Dharna Noor on May 20, 2026 at 8:04 pm

Suit says administration is impinging on rights to life and liberty by worsening planet-warming and toxic pollutionEva v Goliath: the 20-year-old climate activist taking on Trump and the fossil fuel industryEighteen American youth are demanding that a court immediately halt the Trump administration’s repeal of the scientific finding underpinning virtually all US climate regulations.The plaintiffs sued the Trump administration in February days after officials revoked the 2009 endangerment finding, which found that greenhouse gas pollution threatens public health and welfare. Filed in the Washington DC circuit court of appeals Venner v EPA alleges that the move infringes upon rights guaranteed by the US constitution, including to religious freedom, life and liberty. Continue reading…

San Francisco turns to AI to save whales from ship strikes as deaths soar

by Associated Press on May 20, 2026 at 6:43 pm

Climate change is pushing starving grey whales to San Francisco Bay, where ship strikes led to 40% of 21 deathsFerries, cargo ships and tankers cut through choppy waters in the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday as a whale surfaced nearby, its spout barely visible against the white caps. Until now, whales could easily go unnoticed by mariners, but an AI-powered detection network launched this week is designed to track them day and night.The system, called WhaleSpotter, scans the bay around the clock for whale blows and heat signatures up to 2 nautical miles away, alerting mariners to slow down or reroute when whales are nearby. Continue reading…

Eva v Goliath: the 20-year-old climate activist taking on Trump and the fossil fuel industry

by Dharna Noor in Livingston, Montana, with photographs by Will Warasila on May 20, 2026 at 1:00 pm

Young Americans are suing the president for violating rights with executive orders that fuel the climate crisisYoung Americans demand court halt Trump’s biggest rollbacks of pollution protectionsEva Lighthiser was at a dorm party on her Colorado college campus last month when she had to call it an early night.“I said, ‘Hey, I’ve got to go to bed, I’m flying out to Portland tomorrow,’ and then of course follow-up questions get raised,” she said. “I’m like, ‘Well, it’s a lot to explain.’” Continue reading…

I believed sustainable fashion’s hype. But between Everlane and Allbirds, the letdowns keep coming | Clare Press

by Clare Press on May 20, 2026 at 8:52 am

Sustainability promised to change the industry. With Shein reportedly acquiring Everlane, and Allbirds pivotting from eco sneakers to AI, it seems that promise was mostly marketingIt was always about the money, wasn’t it? For a while there, it seemed like the execs opining sustainability is not a trend, it’s the future actually meant it. But when yet another global brand drops its net zero goals or stops talking about DEI, you do wonder. Recent headlines include Stella McCartney adulterating her eco gloss with a sustainable capsule collection for H&M – don’t worry, she’s just “infiltrating from within” – and Lululemon being investigated for Pfas. The letdowns keep coming.Now the internet is reeling from a report that Shein plans to acquire Everlane, the San Francisco-based sustainable basics brand built on “radical transparency”. Shein is the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant epitomising murky supply chains and crazy-cheap landfill fashion. They release up to 10,000 styles a day, and have been making headlines of their own over secrecy and alleged links to forced Uyghur labour. Continue reading…

Collecting pollen can be as exhausting for bees as flight take-off, study shows

by Matthew Pearce on May 20, 2026 at 8:41 am

‘Floral buzzing’, the vibrations bees use to shake pollen loose from flowers, takes more energy than previously thoughtBees use as much energy collecting pollen through “floral buzzing” as they do taking off in flight, a study shows.Scientists have found the vibrations bumblebees use to shake pollen loose from flowers are among the most exhausting behaviours they perform, forcing bees to “carefully choose” which flowers are worth visiting. Continue reading…

Aerial footage shows California brush fire spreading across Simi Valley – video

on May 19, 2026 at 4:46 pm

A fast-growing brush fire that started on Monday morning in southern California has prompted evacuation orders for thousands of people and damaged at least one home.The Sandy fire was reported just after 10am in Simi Valley, a city in Ventura county about 30 miles north-west of Los Angeles. The blaze spread to more than 1,300 acres by its second day. Several neighbourhoods in nearby northern LA were put under evacuation warnings. Under an evacuation warning, residents are not required to leave immediately but are encouraged to be alert and be prepared to leave if conditions worsenFast-growing southern California brush fire prompts evacuation orders Continue reading…

High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found off coast of southern England

by Daniel Shailer on May 19, 2026 at 6:00 am

Study of Channel finds levels of toxic Pfas in Solent at 13 times safe limits in some places, with much coming from treated sewageScientists have found high levels of toxic Pfas, or “forever chemicals”, in soil, water and throughout the marine food chain in the UK’s Solent strait, including at protected environmental sites, according to a new study.In some samples, pollution was 13 times the safe threshold for coastal waters. Others, which were below legal limits for individual chemicals, failed tests for combined toxicity. Continue reading…

Trump officials plan to repeal limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

by Tom Perkins on May 18, 2026 at 8:19 pm

EPA outlines effort to kill Biden-era rules as critics condemn RFK Jr and Lee Zeldin’s ‘hocus pocus’The Trump administration has announced a plan to kill Biden-era drinking water limits on four Pfas “forever chemicals”, and to delay the implementation of standards for two other compounds.The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing two separate rules to delay and rescind the limits. The rules must go through an approval process that can take several years, and almost certainly will be challenged in court. Continue reading…

Trump cuts to weather data could make forecasts less reliable, warn experts

by Dharna Noor on May 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Use of AI is a valuable tool for weather prediction but only when it’s trained with ample data, experts sayAs the US prepares for hurricane season and a summer of record-breaking heat, experts fear the Trump administration’s cuts to climate and weather data programming could make the federal government’s weather forecasts less reliable when they are needed most.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) late last year launched a suite of artificial intelligence-powered global weather forecast models which it said would improve “speed, efficiency, and accuracy”. In March, an agency official said those models were being trained with centuries of weather data. Continue reading…

Being small

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

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

Aloha ʻāina

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

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

Make immigration boring

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

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

Looking for a donkey

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

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

Maritime China

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

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

How death came to Earth

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

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

Mathematics is out there

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

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

Gen Z but two centuries ago

by Emily Herring on May 15, 2026 at 10:00 am

A generation of young people with ‘full hearts in an empty world’ sought hope in the face of insurmountable malaise- by Emily HerringRead on Aeon

Silvesterchlausen

by Aeon Video on May 14, 2026 at 10:01 am

‘We’re not sure what it means or how it started’ – the enigmatic ritual that has existed in Switzerland for centuries- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

Rights require money

by Attiya Waris on May 14, 2026 at 10:00 am

Talk as much as you like about human rights, nothing will change until the architecture of global finance is reformed- by Attiya WarisRead on Aeon

Idle warriors

by Aeon Video on May 13, 2026 at 10:01 am

How a public health initiative to reduce air pollution has created ‘full-time citizen complainants’ who patrol the city- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

Beneath our human shallows

by James Dinneen on May 12, 2026 at 10:00 am

We need a new imagination for the whole Earth, linking the power of the deep planet with the vitality of the surface- by James DinneenRead on Aeon

Classroom 4

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

In this award-winning short, inmates and college students explore the history of incarceration from inside a US prison- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

Children are apprentices

by Niklas Serning & Nina Lyon on May 11, 2026 at 10:00 am

The emotional and practical skills of adulthood can only be learned from (appropriate) levels of discomfort and stress- by Niklas Serning & Nina LyonRead on Aeon

The prophet in your pocket

by Carissa Véliz on May 8, 2026 at 10:00 am

Things have jobs: pillows are made for comfort, scissors are sharp, and digital devices are made to track your every move- by Carissa VélizRead on Aeon

Nature’s hardware store: building the future with biology

by Aeon Video on May 7, 2026 at 10:01 am

What if the tools for sustainable space exploration could be found in cellular life on Earth? A NASA astrobiologist explains- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

The origins of Indians

by Kiran Kumbhar on May 7, 2026 at 10:00 am

Genetic studies support what historians have argued for decades: ancient India was a place of migration and mixture- by Kiran KumbharRead on Aeon

Sarnevesht (Daughter)

by Aeon Video on May 6, 2026 at 10:01 am

In rural Iran, Sahar faces a stark choice: stay at home to look after her father, or go to the city to pursue her education- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

Embrace the edge!

by Charles Foster on May 5, 2026 at 10:00 am

Brilliance and kindness shine brightest when far from the comfortable centre. Even nature is more generative there too- by Charles FosterRead on Aeon

Democracy by lottery

by Aeon Video on May 4, 2026 at 10:01 am

Ancient Athenians chose leaders by lottery rather than elections. Could this solve the problems facing democracy today?- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon