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AI Is Quietly Creating Millionaires — and Here’s Exactly How to Copy Them (No Code, No Staff)

by Ben Angel on September 12, 2026 at 2:00 am

The exact prompts for finding where AI can create revenue, scale your output and protect the work that still needs you.

IBM Is Using The U.S. Open To Prove Sports Are the Perfect Playground for AI

by Leo Zevin on September 11, 2026 at 11:48 pm

IBM is using AI at the US Open to transform the fan experience, analyze billions of data points and showcase how sports can become a powerful testing ground for AI technology.

This Self-Proclaimed ‘Weird Kid’ Became a Millionaire at 19. Here’s How He Grew His Net Worth to $35 Million By 23.

by Sherin Shibu on September 11, 2026 at 9:00 pm

Emil Barr says his goal is to become a billionaire by age 30.

As a Company Grows, the CEO’s Role Must Change. Here’s What That Requires.

by Ruya Bayegan on September 11, 2026 at 6:30 pm

As a company grows, the CEO’s role must evolve. Instead of managing every detail, the CEO must delegate, develop strong leaders and focus more on long-term strategy.

Choose One of These 3 College Majors If You Want to Avoid Being Replaced By AI, According to Experts

by Sherin Shibu on September 11, 2026 at 6:14 pm

It takes more than a computer science degree to land a job after graduating from college.

How to Know When Feedback Deserves Your Attention — and When It’s Just Noise

by Mike Feazel on September 11, 2026 at 6:00 pm

I pay close attention to feedback, but not all criticism is constructive. Here’s how to tell the difference and ignore the noise.

How to Build a Service Business That Doesn’t Depend on Its Founder

by Adam Povlitz on September 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Growth exposes a problem many service business owners don’t recognize until it becomes the bottleneck: too much of the company still depends on what they personally know.

Hiring Transparency Is Becoming a Competitive Advantage. Here’s the Cost of Getting It Wrong.

by Volen Vulkov on September 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm

From ghost jobs to vague compensation ranges, broken hiring communication is costing employers top talent. Discover why candidate trust is the new deciding factor in recruitment.

Want to Save $1,000 This Month? A Personal Finance Expert Who Paid Off $460,000 in Debt Shares How to Do It

by Sherin Shibu on September 11, 2026 at 3:09 pm

Here are the short-term changes that make a lasting impact.

What Scaling a Payments Company Taught Me About the Problems Success Creates

by Serhii Zakharov on September 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm

The systems that carry you to your first ten thousand customers are the same ones that quietly give out at a hundred thousand, and most teams don’t notice until the failure is already costing them money.

I’m a Deals Writer, and These Are My Top 10 Tech Deals This Week

by Daniel Oropeza on September 11, 2026 at 9:30 pm

Find great deals on the new The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, my favorite sleep earbuds, OLED TVs, new Samsung Galaxy devices, and more.

Lifehacker Deals Live Blog: The Best Tech Sales, All in One Place

by Daniel Oropeza on September 11, 2026 at 8:11 pm

Keep up with all of the best deals that Lifehacker publishes, including laptops, speakers, TVs, security cameras, and more.

This Powerful Bissell Pet Vacuum Is $50 Off Right Now

by Daniel Oropeza on September 11, 2026 at 7:30 pm

The two brush rolls help remove debris from any kind of surface.

Yes, the Apple Watch’s New Audio Intelligence Features Really Are Always Listening to You

by Ritoban Mukherjee on September 11, 2026 at 6:30 pm

If you think that sounds like a privacy nightmare, you’re not wrong.

These Are the Most Affordable Running Watches With Maps

by Beth Skwarecki on September 11, 2026 at 6:30 pm

Take your pick: I have favorites at $170, $249, $399, and $750.

If You Loved ‘The Office,’ There’s One Movie You Need to Watch Next

by Jeff Somers on September 11, 2026 at 5:30 pm

Missing the Scranton gang at Dunder Mifflin? There’s one movie that you absolutely have to watch.

10 Hacks Every Google Photos User Should Know

by Khamosh Pathak on September 11, 2026 at 4:30 pm

You can save yourself a lot of Google Photos storage with these hacks.

This Long-Awaited Feature Is Finally Coming to the Apple Watch

by Beth Skwarecki on September 11, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Apple has finally figured out we want to know our step count.

I Just Bought a House, and I Want to Make It the Coolest One in the Neighborhood

by Jordan Calhoun on September 11, 2026 at 3:30 pm

Do you think I can do it?

You Can Get This Portable Projector With a Built-In Karaoke Mic on Sale for Just $65 Right Now

by Pradershika Sharma on September 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm

It’s an all-in-one, portable projector setup for casual use.

How the iPhone Duo Stacks Up to the Pixel 11 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 8

by David Nield on September 11, 2026 at 2:30 pm

How does Apple’s new foldable compare to the rest?

This Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet Is 50% Off Right Now

by Naima Karp on September 11, 2026 at 1:31 pm

Get a 10.1-inch display, 4GB RAM, and solid battery life for less than $80.

You Can Get Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 and a Training Courses On Sale for Just $35 Right Now

by Pradershika Sharma on September 11, 2026 at 1:30 pm

Get a professional-grade IDE paired with dozens of coding courses.

This Eufy 4K Solar Security Camera Is $60 Off Right Now

by Pradershika Sharma on September 11, 2026 at 1:30 pm

This camera’s 360-degree pan-and-tilt coverage can follow movement across driveways, yards, and porches.

This 55-Inch Toshiba Mini-LED TV Is $100 Off Right Now

by Pradershika Sharma on September 11, 2026 at 1:00 pm

It’s a well-rounded multi-use setup for about $550.

Over 150 Million Driver’s Licenses Have Been Leaked

by Emily Long on September 11, 2026 at 12:30 pm

This massive hack might have compromised your license information.

The Best Sales on Headphones and Earbuds Right Now

by Daniel Oropeza on September 10, 2026 at 9:00 pm

Get great prices on headphones and earbuds from Sony, Beats, Nothing, and more.

10 Hacks Every Libby User Should Know

by Emily Long on September 10, 2026 at 9:00 pm

If you’re a reader (or listener), you’ll want to take advantage of these Libby hacks for borrowing, organizing, and maximizing your loans.

10 Fitness Hacks Every Apple Watch User Should Know

by Beth Skwarecki on September 10, 2026 at 8:30 pm

These are the essential settings tweaks, lesser-known features, and apps you’ll love for workouts.

You Don’t Need the Apple Watch 12 to Get All the New Health Features

by Beth Skwarecki on September 10, 2026 at 8:00 pm

Some features require the newest Apple Watch, but others will work on the watch or phone you already have.

‘Oddly shaped rock’ unearthed in California turns out to be ‘immaculate’ mastodon molar

by sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sascha Pare) on September 11, 2026 at 6:11 pm

A field survey in San Mateo County, California, has revealed the fossilized tooth of an adult Pacific mastodon, an ice-age giant that was probably native to the West Coast.

‘There are no easy answers here’: New study forecasts a dire dip in food production if key Atlantic currents collapse

by sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sascha Pare) on September 11, 2026 at 5:32 pm

Researchers have examined how weakening currents in the Atlantic Ocean could impact global agriculture — and the results are concerning.

‘Maybe that is how Transformers started’: Readers react to the possibility of AI becoming self-aware

by Kenna Hughes-Castleberry on September 11, 2026 at 5:07 pm

Could AI become conscious? Live Science readers revealed their thoughts about this technological possibility.

Microscopic fragments of ancient alien tech may litter the moon — and scientists have a plan to find them

by Harry Baker on September 11, 2026 at 3:29 pm

Researchers propose that tiny technological remnants left over from extinct alien civilizations could have landed on the moon after traveling through interstellar space. It may not take long to find them, the team claims.

Brain shrinkage tied to aging ‘pauses’ as a woman nears menopause, study finds

by Theresa Sullivan Barger on September 11, 2026 at 11:00 am

A new study looked at gray matter in the brain during puberty, pregnancy and menopause, finding distinct changes at different life stages.

Swarovski CL Companion compact binocular review

by Kimberley Lane on September 11, 2026 at 11:00 am

The Swarovski CL Companion binoculars have been given a 2026 upgrade. We got our hands on both the 8×30 and 10×30 models to see if this new version is worth buying.

Finland’s largest Viking Age silver hoard discovered by metal detectorist — and it has thousands of coins and pieces of jewelry

by Tom Metcalfe on September 11, 2026 at 10:00 am

The largest Viking Age silver hoard ever found in Finland was unearthed by a metal detectorist north of Helsinki.

‘Every time it gets excited — boom — it collapses’: How dogs with narcolepsy helped scientists understand the disorder

by Nicoletta Lanese on September 11, 2026 at 9:00 am

Live Science spoke with Dr. Emmanuel Mignot, director of the Stanford Center for Narcolepsy and co-winner of a coveted Lasker Award.

Infectious diseases will seed new ground as the planet warms — here’s where they’ll spread

by Stephanie Pappas on September 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Climate change will increase our exposure to myriad infections, from tick-borne diseases to drug-resistant bacterial infections.

1 million people’s genes reveal the heritability of the Big Five personality traits — and it’s complicated

by RJ Mackenzie on September 10, 2026 at 2:30 pm

A huge analysis probes the genetics of personality, finding that the trait is much less straightforward than physical attributes like eye color.

Mercury may have shrunk much more than we thought, new study hints

by Elizabeth Howell on September 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm

Mercury may be shrinking much faster than we thought — and that could reveal new clues about its violent origins.

Powerful new AI model will map the moon’s surface in more detail than ever, NASA and IBM scientists say

by Alan Bradley on September 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm

IBM and NASA have partnered to create the Lunar Foundation Model, a new AI capable of processing decades of lunar data so we can more accurately map the moon’s surface.

Canon RF 20mm f/1.4L VCM review: Wide, bright and built for the dark

by Kimberley Lane on September 10, 2026 at 11:00 am

With a bright f/1.4 aperture and wide field of view, this L-series prime lens is aimed at photographers who regularly shoot in low light

A Harvest Moon with 5 planets on the side: September is the best month for stargazing, ‪and this year is extra special

by Jamie Carter on September 10, 2026 at 10:00 am

Generally mild weather and increasing hours of darkness make September a great month for observing, and this year, there’s a particularly busy sky.

‘America’s Nobel’ prizes go to sleep and hemophilia researchers, and to Michael J. Fox for Parkinson’s advocacy

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.

‘Why would you ruin your career?’: OpenAI claims to have cracked one of math’s greatest unsolved problems, but mathematicians allege it played dirty

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.

Record-breaking rain in California was caused by abnormally high temperatures on the other side of the world, study finds

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.

See the highest-resolution footage of a black hole jet ever taken, thanks to AI and 27 years of observations

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.

Robinhood CEO says companies shouldn’t get veto over stock tokens in AMC feud

by Helene Braun on September 11, 2026 at 11:47 pm

In a post on Friday, Vlad Tenev said securities issuers should control shareholder rights, but not separate products that track their publicly traded shares.

The legal drama of imprisoned Sam Bankman-Fried is waiting on its last act

by Jesse Hamilton on September 11, 2026 at 5:12 pm

The fallen leader of the former top exchange FTX is looking for answers from the U.S. Supreme Court.

With Fed rate hike all but assured, here’s how markets might react

by Helene Braun on September 11, 2026 at 3:45 pm

Traders could look past an expected Fed hike and weigh what higher rates are signaling about the economy.

India’s richest state is exploring tokenizing its own assets to fund new infrastructure

by Omkar Godbole on September 11, 2026 at 3:17 pm

Maharashtra is drafting a policy to tokenize the state’s assets, including the electricity transmission infrastructure.

Metaplanet cuts executive reward pool by 41%, extinguishes $220 million in value

by James Van Straten on September 11, 2026 at 1:46 pm

The bitcoin treasury firm cut the potential Series 10 share pool to 188.2 million.

Zodia Custody CEO Julian Sawyer steps down, becomes adviser

by Will Canny on September 11, 2026 at 1:32 pm

Sawyer will become a strategic adviser rather than take the helm of Zodia Solutions, as previously announced.

Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, setting up possible Fed rate hike

by James Van Straten on September 11, 2026 at 12:32 pm

The August CPI report had taken on outsized importance after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh two weeks ago suggested the central bank may have to act if inflation doesn’t soon slow.

Rising yields, oil prices leave bitcoin vulnerable ahead of U.S. inflation report

by Francisco Rodrigues on September 11, 2026 at 11:20 am

Your day-ahead look for Sept. 11, 2026

Live updates: Bitcoin gives up early gains, with markets moving to price in multiple rate hikes

by Shaurya Malwa on September 11, 2026 at 11:04 am

Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, but the yearly pace of 2.4% was in line and the slowest rate since early 2021.

Bitcoin recovers toward $77,300 as zcash leverage unwinds

by Oliver Knight on September 11, 2026 at 10:50 am

Bitcoin rose 0.7% since midnight UTC to around $77,200, and 68 of the CoinDesk 100 constituents gained, though the index remains 1.4% lower over 24 hours.

Bitcoin pulls back as another golden cross fails to deliver

by James Van Straten on September 11, 2026 at 10:13 am

Bitcoin’s golden cross may support the longer-term outlook, but history suggests much of the upside often occurs before the signal appears.

Kalshi wants 24/7 Tesla and Nvidia perps as Wall Street fights over who regulates them

by Shaurya Malwa on September 11, 2026 at 6:17 am

The prediction-market operator plans to seek U.S. approval for about 60 stock and ETF perps, taking one of crypto’s biggest trading products into equities.

India starts tokenizing $620 billion corporate bond market with digital rupee settlement

by Shaurya Malwa on September 11, 2026 at 5:13 am

SEBI’s Demat 2.0 pilot turns corporate bonds into digital tokens and settles payment through the RBI’s wholesale digital rupee, with secondary trading and retail access expected in later phases.

Bitcoin below $77,000, Zcash leads losses as traders bet on a Fed rate hike

by Shaurya Malwa on September 11, 2026 at 4:46 am

Ninety-five of the CoinDesk 100 fell over the past 24 hours, and bitcoin has shed more than 5% on the week.

Ripple puts AI agents inside its $1 billion corporate treasury bet

by Shaurya Malwa on September 11, 2026 at 4:25 am

The software can monitor cash, risk and forecasts and suggest financial moves, but humans still have to approve every action.

New Clarity Act text tweaks DeFi, credit union provisions, but road ahead for bill remains murky

by Nikhilesh De on September 10, 2026 at 8:21 pm

The Clarity Act needs 60 votes when the Senate returns from its recess next week. Republicans circulated a fresh draft on Thursday ahead of the vote.

Why a new SEC plan could ease a legal headache for tokenized securities

by Krisztian Sandor on September 10, 2026 at 7:01 pm

The SEC’s new proposal to overhaul transfer-agent rules could eliminate duplicate offchain shareholder records, reducing reconciliation costs and legal uncertainty for tokenized securities.

OKX brings OpenAI and Anthropic bets to Europe as pre-IPO trading grows

by Helene Braun on September 10, 2026 at 5:07 pm

The exchange is offering up to 10x leverage on private-company valuations alongside 100 tokenized stocks and ETFs.

Europe’s top regulator questions Polymarket and Kalshi’s EU access, warns of authorization gaps

by Francisco Rodrigues on September 10, 2026 at 5:03 pm

ESMA said that event contracts may fall under existing EU binary-options bans, crypto-asset frameworks like MiCA or national gambling laws.

Polymarket names former Amazon finance chief Warren Jenson as its first CFO

by Helene Braun on September 10, 2026 at 4:10 pm

Jenson becomes the prediction market’s first CFO as Polymarket builds its regulated U.S. exchange and global platform.

Zelenskyy describes Canada-U.S. tensions as ‘strange,’ draws comparison to Ukraine and Russia

by /u/MilkyWayObserver on September 12, 2026 at 2:43 am

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S.Korea to Offer 20,000 Homes at 1,000 Won a Day for Young Adults

by /u/rdh2dmd on September 12, 2026 at 2:30 am

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Iran-backed Houthis seize near control of vital Bab el-Mandeb shipping lane

by /u/Jumpy_Scallion_3108 on September 12, 2026 at 1:57 am

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France train derailment leaves at least 44 injured

by /u/Substantial-Dare5462 on September 12, 2026 at 12:16 am

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B.C. judge tosses drug case, says U.S. agents broke law and violated Canadian sovereignty | CBC News

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Tiananmen Square vigil organisers jailed for seven years in Hong Kong | Hong Kong

by /u/Early-Cry1113 on September 11, 2026 at 9:32 pm

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Organizers of Hong Kong Vigils for Tiananmen Massacre Sentenced to Prison

by /u/colepercy120 on September 11, 2026 at 8:55 pm

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Former Canadian PM Chretien to U.S.: ‘We bow to no one’

by /u/Immediate-Link490 on September 11, 2026 at 8:53 pm

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‘Shameful and immoral’ — Ukraine reacts to far-right Polish politician vandalizing UPA monument

by /u/Elliottafc1 on September 11, 2026 at 7:58 pm

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German Police Will Train in Ukraine Against Russian Hybrid Warfare

by /u/FURRYL0L1Y401TR4PDSM on September 11, 2026 at 7:20 pm

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Putin’s bot army is targeting German and French elections to try to polarize and divide European societies, Sweden’s disinformation defense chief warns

by /u/Raj_Valiant3011 on September 11, 2026 at 7:01 pm

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Saudi Arabia shut down East-West crude oil pipeline after multiple attacks

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Prime Minister Carney to welcome Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre to Canada

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EU ambassadors fail to extend sanctions against Russia due to opposition from Slovakia and France

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Philippines bans export of ube as global demand soars

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Rare North Korean MLRS Makes It to Ukraine—Then Meets a Ukrainian Drone

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EU should treat Israeli settlements like Russian-occupied Crimea, says bloc’s top diplomat

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International demand for Canadian maple syrup surges amid U.S. trade war

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‘Russia Will Feel It Firsthand’: Budanov Warns of Deeper Ukrainian Strikes

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Yemen’s Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of vital shipping lane

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Venus Moon Would Have Been Doomed From The Start, Says New Paper

by Bruce Dorminey (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/bruce) on September 12, 2026 at 1:45 am

Venus likely never had a moon and even if it did, it would have soon been torn asunder by the planet’s own gravity, says prominent planetary astrophysicist.

Dense Galaxies Are Carving Out A Bubble in the Early Universe

by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 11, 2026 at 10:51 pm

Light could only travel freely in the Universe after cosmic reionization. Before that, neutral hydrogen stopped photons from travelling. The JWST has found evidence of an overdensity of galaxies carving out a bubble of reionization. Is this how it all started?

How Big Can The Universe’s First Starbursts Get?

by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 11, 2026 at 2:19 pm

As our telescopes have improved and we’ve been able to peer farther back in time, we’ve begun finding more fascinating features of the universe. But one thing we definitely haven’t found yet is Population III (Pop III) stars. These were the earliest stars in the universe, formed completely from pristine hydrogen and helium, with no “metals” (i.e. elements heavier than those two) […]

What’s Carving Active Gullies on Mars? It’s Not Water

by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 11, 2026 at 1:12 pm

Scientists were shocked when they received the first images of Martian gullies. They were even more shocked as those gullies appeared to change over time. Their similarities to gullies seen on Earth were uncanny, but all of Earth’s gullies are formed by the water run-off, and Martian is too cold and has too sparse an atmosphere to have liquid water on its surface. Whatever has been causing […]

NASA’s Next Great Observatory Could Spot Oceans on Distant Worlds

by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 11, 2026 at 10:49 am

We’ve found over 5,500 exoplanets so far. Dozens of them have been in the habitable zone of their parent stars, where, at least in theory, they could host an ocean. But we’ve never definitively found a liquid ocean on another planet. A new paper from researchers Eleanor Cornish and Tyler Robinson of the University of Arizona, available in pre-print on arXiv and submitted to the Astrophysical […]

eROSITA’s Second Data Release Catalog Delivering the Most Comprehensive High-Energy Census of the Cosmos to Date

by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on September 10, 2026 at 11:38 pm

The eROSITA Consortium has issued the survey’s second data release (DR2), nearly doubling the previously known eROSITA X-ray sources to two million.

Unexplained Gamma-Rays from the Galactic Center Could be from Self-Annihilating Dark Matter

by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 10, 2026 at 7:56 pm

Over a decade ago, the Fermi satellite detected an excess of gamma-ray emissions in the galactic center. Potential explanations included Sgr. A*, the Milky Way’s SMBH, pulsars, and even self-annihilating dark matter. There’s no clear answer yet, since the region is so difficult to observe. But recent research shows that dark matter can’t be ruled out.

A New Surface Atlas of Phobos Will Help JAXA’s MMX Mission Collect its Samples

by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 10, 2026 at 5:27 pm

JAXA’s Martian Moon eXploration (MMX) will be on its way to Mars and Phobos next month. It will collect samples from Phobos and return them to Earth. A new morphodynamic atlas of the small moon will help scientists collect and understand the samples.

JWST Ruled Out Finding Tiny Moons Around An Exoplanet – That’s Great News

by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 10, 2026 at 2:42 pm

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has opened up many wonders of the cosmos to scientists since it began its science operations a few years ago. But one thing that it hasn’t done is find an “exomoon”. These, as yet still theoretical, moons orbit exoplanets in other star systems, and JWST was supposed to find a plethora of them. However, so far it has found precisely none. It seems the […]

Ancient Swedish Goths Had Surprisingly Accurate Calendars

by Bruce Dorminey (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/bruce) on September 10, 2026 at 8:37 am

Ancient Swedish pagans had surprisingly accurate calendars and the ability to measure phases of the Moon to an incredible precision.

New Revelations About the Origin of Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS

by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on September 10, 2026 at 2:24 am

UK astronomers have uncovered new clues about the origin of 3I/Atlas – only the third known object from beyond our Solar System ever spotted in our cosmic neighbourhood.

New Research Says that Early Galaxies Could be Sending us Neutrinos

by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on September 10, 2026 at 12:22 am

Those “Little Red Dots” discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope, galaxies that existed during the very early Universe, could be sending neutrino particles that are reaching us today.

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.

If Alien Civilizations Use Hyper-Efficient Computers, They Will Have A Distinct Energy Signal We Can Detect

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.

‘Lonesome Dove’ Rides Again on Netflix: Inside Larry McMurtry’s Beloved Novel

by Ed Gross on September 11, 2026 at 9:00 pm

More than four decades after Larry McMurtry sent two aging Texas Rangers on one last great adventure, Lonesome Dove is heading back to television with Netflix officially ordering a new series based on the beloved 1985 Western novel. But for book lovers, the bigger story may be the novel that inspired it in the first

Dollar Tree’s $7 Fall Merchandise Finds Are Too Cozy to Pass Up

by Julianne MacNeill on September 11, 2026 at 8:30 pm

Filling your home with cozy fall items is one of the best parts of a new season—and you don’t have to spend a fortune to do it. Dollar Tree is packed with seasonal goodies, from cozy blankets and festive pillows to Halloween décor and more. We rounded up the coziest Dollar Tree fall merchandise finds

Alice Hoffman Shares Her All-Time Favorite Book Picks

by Carissa Mosness on September 11, 2026 at 7:26 pm

Ever wonder what a woman who writes about witches, curses and generations of magic likes to curl up with herself? As it turns out, Alice Hoffman is just as big a book lover as the millions of fans who’ve made Practical Magic a classic. Over the years, the author has shared some of her favorite

9/11 Widow Fights for World Trade Center Memorial Ground Zero

by mdillard on September 11, 2026 at 6:44 pm

After losing her husband, Michael, on 9/11, Monica Iken dedicated herself to protecting the World Trade Center site and preserving his memory forever. Here, she shares her story with Woman’s World on the 25th anniversary of the tragedy that struck America and highlighted the bravery of so many heroes. Monica Iken didn’t intend to become

Jennifer Lawrence Fans Will Love These $1.50 ‘Hunger Games’ Finds

by Julianne MacNeill on September 11, 2026 at 6:30 pm

In case you missed it, Jennifer Lawrence has officially joined Instagram in a hilarious way. The star of The Hunger Games (2012) and No Hard Feelings (2023) has decided to give the platform a chance under the handle @jlaw because “jenniferlawrence was taken,” according to her bio. But the addition of the actress to the social media platform—which

Audible Just Revealed 8 Audiobooks to Add to Your Fall List

by Carissa Mosness on September 11, 2026 at 6:23 pm

Fall is officially here, and if you’re looking for a good book to listen to while you carve pumpkins or rake leaves, we’ve got you covered! Audible recently released their fall book preview, and it features some of the biggest books of the season—including Sarah J. Maas’ newest A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR)

Snoopy Fans: Aldi’s New $10 Halloween Doormat Is a Must-Have

by strotter on September 11, 2026 at 5:03 pm

Calling all Snoopy fans! Aldi just dropped a cute Halloween doormat featuring the cherished Peanuts character—and it’s already disappearing into carts. With its nostalgic design and budget-friendly price, it’s clear why fans are excited to use this Aldi find to dress up their entryway this autumn. If you’re just as eager to bring it home,

Reese Witherspoon Is Losing It Over Kristin Hannah’s New Book

by Carissa Mosness on September 11, 2026 at 4:52 pm

Readers, we have some exciting news! Kristin Hannah just announced her new book, and we are over the moon with excitement. It will be her first novel in three years and will be a switch up from her latest work. To learn more about the book, including when you can expect to pick up a

Dolly Parton’s 9/11 Song Makes Her Final Request Even More Poignant

by Julianne MacNeill on September 11, 2026 at 4:07 pm

Like many songwriters, Dolly Parton had a gift for putting feelings into words. When something was difficult to understand or too painful to say out loud, she could turn to her pen and let the music speak for her—and for others who struggled to express what was in their hearts. “I see how everybody else

Alice Hoffman Reveals What’s Next for the Owens Sisters (Exclusive)

by Carissa Mosness on September 11, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Alice Hoffman is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 30 works of fiction, including the four-book Practical Magic series that explores the world of the Owens sisters, Sally and Gillian. After first meeting the pair in Hoffman’s 1995 novel Practical Magic, audiences got to see the whimsical, fairy tale-esque novel translated on

SpaceXAI data centre may have led to Mississippi air pollution spike

by Madeleine Cuff on September 11, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Elon Musk firm’s Colossus 2 data centre – the largest in the US – has been spewing out nitrogen oxide emissions from trailer-mounted gas turbines, an analysis suggests

Earliest alligator flourished in the wake of the dinosaur extinction

by Christa Lesté-Lasserre on September 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Just a few hundred thousand years after an asteroid wiped out most dinosaurs, large alligators were thriving in North America

AI is both the best and worst thing to ever happen to mathematics

by Timothy Revell on September 11, 2026 at 2:46 pm

Mathematicians now have a formidable tool for breaking open challenging problems, but working out how best to use it isn’t going to be easy

How to build powerful microhabits for your wellbeing – and keep them

by David Robson on September 11, 2026 at 8:00 am

Research shows that short practices of mindfulness are as good as, if not better than, long ones. Columnist David Robson takes a look at how we can incorporate these microhabits into our daily lives

Natural feedbacks will warm world an extra 20 per cent this century

by Alec Luhn on September 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Ecosystems like wetlands emit more carbon as temperatures rise. By 2100, such feedback loops will increase warming by 20 to 30 per cent more than anticipated

We may finally know what kick-starts muscle contractions in childbirth

by Alice Klein on September 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm

An influx of immune cells into the uterus may be what initiates childbirth. These grab on to muscle cells via tiny tubes and send across mitochondria to provide energy for contractions

Gamma ray burst may have been two supernovae in one

by Matt von Hippel on September 10, 2026 at 4:00 pm

A group of astronomers proposes that a series of events in a distant galaxy formed both a black hole and a pulsar, but other experts say the conclusion is premature

Exquisite 66-million-year-old bird feather preserved in dinosaur dropping

by Christa Lesté-Lasserre on September 10, 2026 at 3:00 pm

A dinosaur, possibly a young Tyrannosaurus rex, excreted a bird 66 million years ago, and one of its feathers is exquisitely preserved in the fossilised dropping

Here is how to understand OpenAI’s major mathematical breakthrough

by Karmela Padavic-Callaghan on September 10, 2026 at 2:50 pm

Since OpenAI announced its solution to one of the prestigious Millennium Prize Problems, mathematicians have been urgently trying to unpick what it means

The world’s biggest carbon sink may start emitting CO2 after net zero

by Alec Luhn on September 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm

If the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere declines, the Southern Ocean is likely to begin emitting more carbon than it absorbs, prolonging global warming

Toyohiro Akiyama, Japan’s Chain-Smoking ‘Space Antihero,’ Dies at 84

by Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno on September 12, 2026 at 12:59 am

A journalist, he was the first Japanese person to enter space, joining a Soviet crew as part of a spectacular $35 million ratings stunt in 1990.

Colombia to Start Aerial Spraying of Coca Crops Despite Health Worries

by Genevieve Glatsky on September 12, 2026 at 12:37 am

The plan — quickly challenged by a local court — came days after Colombia’s president and the U.S. secretary of state, Marco Rubio, discussed stronger measures against drug trafficking.

Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree

by David Pierson, Yeganeh Torbati, Valerie Hopkins and Tiffany May on September 12, 2026 at 12:04 am

The leaders of China, Russia, India, Iran and other nations in the BRICS club gather in New Delhi this weekend, but wars and soaring energy prices divide them.

Houthis Seize a Key Red Sea Island, Threatening Another Global Oil Route

by Adam Rasgon, Shuaib Almosawa, Saeed Al-Batati and Pranav Baskar on September 11, 2026 at 10:22 pm

The militia captured the island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a choke point for trade. Saudi Arabia also announced it had shut down a critical oil pipeline after a drone attack launched from Iraq.

Emma Bonino, Italian Campaigner for Civil Rights, Dies at 78

by Josephine de La Bruyère on September 11, 2026 at 7:47 pm

In nearly five decades in politics, Ms. Bonino wielded outsize influence on Italian discourse, helping erode the political sway of the Catholic Church.

Israel Destroys Underground Hezbollah Base in Southern Lebanon

by Abdi Latif Dahir and Hwaida Saad on September 11, 2026 at 6:45 pm

The complex sat below Ali al-Taher ridge, a strategic hilltop that overlooks the region and that has seen intense fighting.

Police Uncover Scheme Using Fake Horse Passports to Traffic Animals

by Lynsey Chutel on September 11, 2026 at 6:35 pm

The police in Belgium, France, Ireland and the Netherlands say they suspect a fraud network of faking identities and duplicating microchips for hundreds of horses.

As Russia Again Draws Near, a Frontline City Fears Obliteration This Time

by Cassandra Vinograd, Oleksandr Chubko and Finbarr O’Reilly on September 11, 2026 at 6:08 pm

The Ukrainian city of Izium still bears the scars of Russian occupation from four years ago. As Moscow’s forces approach, residents are bracing for the worst.

At Least 35 Dead, Dozens Missing After Ferry Fire in the Philippines

by Aie Balagtas See on September 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm

The June Aster was sailing from Manila to Coron, a popular tourist destination, when a fire broke out aboard the vessel.

U.S. allies in Europe recall trans-Atlantic bonds after the 9/11 attacks.

by Lara Jakes on September 11, 2026 at 4:00 pm

As Europe grapples with an era of American retren

For China, a Mock A.I. Attack on WeChat Signals a Dangerous New Era

by Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu on September 11, 2026 at 3:13 pm

The demonstration of a potent cyberweapon has exposed China’s vulnerabilities and added to the urgency of A.I. safety talks between Beijing and Washington.

Consider Normandy for the Perfect Fall Weekend Biking Destination

by Sophie Stuber on September 11, 2026 at 3:03 pm

On a ride through the French countryside from Dieppe to Bayeux, cyclists of all levels can explore beaches, cideries and historic towns.

UK Sanctions Against Israeli Settlers Divide British Rabbis

by Amelia Nierenberg on September 11, 2026 at 2:36 pm

Prominent rabbis reacted with a mix of support, condemnation and concern about the ramifications for Jews in Britain.

Organizers of Hong Kong Vigils for Tiananmen Massacre Sentenced to Prison

by Tiffany May on September 11, 2026 at 1:53 pm

Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and Albert Ho were given lengthy prison sentences under a national security law imposed on the city by Beijing.

France Widens Sex-Trafficking Investigation Linked to Jeffrey Epstein

by Giulia Imbert on September 11, 2026 at 1:07 pm

The lead prosecutor in Paris said investigators had identified 13 new potential victims of Mr. Epstein, the financier and sex offender, who was a part-time resident of the city.

At BRICS Summit, China and India Vie for Influence

by David Pierson and Alex Travelli on September 11, 2026 at 11:48 am

China sees the BRICS group as a vehicle for challenging American power. India wants to keep the group broad enough to avoid choosing sides.

Inside an Ancient Lebanese City Engulfed by War

by Abdi Latif Dahir and Daniel Berehulak on September 11, 2026 at 11:25 am

The Lebanese city of Tyre, one of the oldest metropolises in the world, has been left scarred.

Bayeux Mania

by Katrin Bennhold on September 11, 2026 at 9:26 am

Cutting-edge conservation techniques allowed the famous tapestry to travel to England from France. The exhibition in London is shaping up to be a blockbuster.

Dopamine Sites Sell Nothing, and People Cannot Get Enough

by Ephrat Livni on September 11, 2026 at 9:02 am

Digital spaces that simulate indulgences like shopping and ordering food have taken off worldwide. Experts in human behavior say there are real reasons for their appeal.

Hobbyist Archaeologist Uncovers Finland’s Largest Viking-Age Coin Hoard

by Ephrat Livni on September 10, 2026 at 9:55 pm

Out searching with a metal detector in his hometown, Kalle Lappinen found a historical treasure buried in an unexpected location.

Lady Gaga welcomes first child with fiancé Michael Polansky

on September 12, 2026 at 1:28 am

Lady Gaga welcomes first child with fiancé Michael PolanskyLady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky have welcomed their first child together.The confirmation came from Page Six, but details about the baby, including their name, gender, and birth date, remain undisclosed. The news…

King Charles, Prince Harry PR war becomes ‘he said, she said’ situation

on September 12, 2026 at 1:00 am

King Charles, Prince Harry PR war becomes ‘he said, she said’ situationPrince Harry and King Charles’s relationship is has reached a tough mark.His Majesty, who recently released a letter notifying agencies and parliament that his younger son, Prince Harry, is still a private…

Verdict reached in murder-for-hire case against rapper Lil Durk

on September 12, 2026 at 12:58 am

Verdict reached in murder-for-hire case against rapper Lil DurkA jury has reached a verdict in the murder-for-hire trial of rapper Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Banks, after a deadly shooting near a Los Angeles shopping center four years ago. The federal grand jury began deliberating…

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle upset as King Charles warning ‘did not go down well’

on September 12, 2026 at 12:00 am

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle upset as King Charles warning ‘did not go down well’Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are unhappy with King Charles after alarming letter.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have moved back to the UK to be around His Majesty, feel betrayed after being dubbed…

Kate Middleton is only saviour during ‘turbulent time’ of the Firm

on September 11, 2026 at 10:00 pm

Kate Middleton is only saviour during ‘turbulent time’ of the FirmKate Middleton praised for her quiet conference ever since she joined Prince William and the Royal family.The Princess of Wales, who first met Prince William during their university in St. Andrew’s, had some…

Prince William not ready to book ‘table for two’ for Prince Harry

on September 11, 2026 at 9:00 pm

Prince William not ready to book ‘table for two’ for Prince HarryPrince William and Kate Middleton are not attending to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle upon their return to the UK.The Prince and Princess of Wales, have decided to wait and see how the situation turns out as Williams…

Dolly Parton was terribly ‘heartbroken’ when soulmate husband passed away

on September 11, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Dolly Parton was terribly ‘heartbroken’ when soulmate husband passed awayDolly Parton’s sister is talking about her profound relationship with husband Carl Thomas Dean.Dolly’s sister, Stella Parton, says the singer was deeply affected by untimely death of her husband in…

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry should expect ‘ugly letters’ from Royal Institution

on September 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry should expect ‘ugly letters’ from Royal InstitutionPrince Harry and Meghan Markle’s UK return could get uglier by the day.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who are currently living in Cosworth upon the UK return, would see a bunch of surprises from King…

Justin Timberlake joins Jay-Z onstage in Paris

on September 11, 2026 at 6:53 pm

Justin Timberlake joins Jay-Z onstage in ParisJay-Z and Justin Timberlake bring back Holy Grail more than a decade later.On September 10, Justin surprised concertgoers in Paris when he joined Jay-Z onstage for a rare performance of their hit collaboration Holy Grail.He made a surprise appearance…

Andrew Garfield leaves Jamie Bell gushing over his performance

on September 11, 2026 at 6:43 pm

Andrew Garfield leaves Jamie Bell gushing over his performanceJamie Bell opened up about his bond with Andrew Garfield.The newly released action-war film, The uprising starred Andrew as a ploughman and Jamie portrays the character of a rebellious priest. In a recent interview with People Magazine,…

Celine Dion returns to the stage in Paris

on September 11, 2026 at 6:28 pm

Celine Dion returns to the stage on Saturday for her first full concert in six years, opening a sellout Paris residency after a battle with a rare neurological disorder ‌sidelined the Canadian singer’s career.One of the best-selling music artists of all time, she is due to perform a series of…

Royal guards pay special tribute to 9/11 victims

on September 11, 2026 at 6:01 pm

The British Army’s Band pay special tribute to 9/11 victimsBuckingham Palace’s guards saluted for 9/11 victims.On September 11, the Coldstream Guards walked towards Buckingham Palace and performed several iconic musical pieces including, The Thunderer and The Stars and Stripes Forever which…

Prince William has plans for Queen Camilla: ‘That means swallowing her pride’

on September 11, 2026 at 5:27 pm

Prince William has plans for Queen Camilla: ‘That means swallowing her pride’Prince William’s ascension to the throne became far closer than before in 2022 and since then, relationships between him and Queen Camilla are said to be transforming a lot—and with the clock…

Sandra Bullock makes heartbreaking confession over Bryan Randall’s death

on September 11, 2026 at 3:40 pm

Sandra Bullock makes heartbreaking confession over Bryan Randall’s deathSandra Bullock revealed the pain she kept private for a long time.Nearly three years after Sandra’s longtime partner, Bryan Randall’s death, the actress opened up about her sorrow on the Smartless Podcast…

So, who was he?: Shailene Woodley trolled after Aaron Rodgers podcast allegations

on September 11, 2026 at 2:30 pm

Shailene Woodley is being mocked on Instagram after Aaron Charles Rodgers broke his silence on their break up.During an interview, Rodgers claimed his ex-fiancée, Shailene Woodley, requested permission to sleep with another man shortly after his…

Kate Middleton talks about cancer on a personal level: Watch Video

on September 11, 2026 at 1:01 pm

Kate Middleton talks about cancer on a personal level: Watch VideoKate Middleton just stood alongside The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, founded under Dr William Marsden who founded the first hospital in the world dedicated to the study and treatment of cancer, known then as the Free Cancer…

No one can ‘afford’ Kate Middlton as their enemy anymore: Here’s why

on September 11, 2026 at 12:37 pm

No one can ‘afford’ Kate Middlton as their enemy anymore: Here’s whyKate Middleton has become the one member of the Royal Family no one can afford to lose, and the reason for this is one major royal player that holds more power than even Queen Camilla. This insight comes as part…

Bruce Springsteen receives support from Nora Guthrie: ‘a visionary’

on September 11, 2026 at 12:23 pm

Bruce Springsteen receives support from Nora Guthrie: ‘a visionary’ Nora Guthrie believes “bold and visionary” Bruce Springsteen is exactly what America “needs” right now.The Born to Run singer has been an outspoken critic of US President Donald Trump.The 76-year-old daughter of…

Prince Harry meets the error of his ways for ‘surprised’ reaction to a senior royal

on September 11, 2026 at 12:02 pm

Prince Harry meets the error of his ways for ‘surprised’ reaction to a senior royalPrince Harry’s found himself smack dab in a war of words that some accuse him of pouring gasoline over. Royal editor Roya Nikkhah is one of those people and in her chat alongside Jane Garvey and Fi…

Slipknot clarifies if surprise song ‘Arsenal’ is a part of upcoming album

on September 11, 2026 at 11:53 am

Slipknot clarifies if surprise song ‘Arsenal’ is a part of upcoming album Jim Root, Slipknot guitarist has confirmed that their surprise new single, Arsenal, won’t be on the band’s upcoming eighth album.The news came about in conversation with a couple of fans on…

US Open tennis 2026 men’s semi-final: Frances Tiafoe v Ben Shelton – live

by Bryan Armen Graham at Flushing Meadows on September 12, 2026 at 2:54 am

Updates from the second men’s semi-final in New York Zverev takes out Khachanov in straight sets to make final Townsend’s road comes full circle with US Open triumph Andrew Lawrence: in praise of five-set tennis | Mail BryanFirst set: *Tiafoe 1-2 Shelton (*denotes next server)Shortly after crunching his first ace of the night, 123mph down the middle, Shelton faces his first pressure point of […]

Ukraine war briefing: Russian developers used AI to build ‘kamikaze’ attack drone software, Anthropic says

by Guardian staff and agencies on September 12, 2026 at 2:12 am

Anthropic also found that hackers used AI in attacks against targets in Ukrainian government, military and diplomatic sectors. What we know on day 1,662 Continue reading…

Trump keeps touting $5,000 payments if Republicans retain control of Congress as some in his party question feasibility – as it happened

by Nick Robins-Early, Lucy Campbell, Shrai Popat and Tom Ambrose on September 12, 2026 at 1:58 am

This live blog is now closed.Sign up for US Breaking News emailsOn 11 September, 25 years ago, Osama bin Laden drove with a small number of al-Qaida retainers and aides to a remote location in eastern Afghanistan. His convoy of SUVs was accompanied by a minivan converted into a makeshift communications centre.The van’s rudimentary equipment did not allow Bin Laden to watch the 19 men he had […]

AI agents being tested by OpenAI involved in cyber-attack on another service, say researchers

by Guardian staff and agency on September 12, 2026 at 1:37 am

Two months before hacking Hugging Face, malicious packages authored by internal OpenAI agents were uploaded to RubyGemsAgents being tested by OpenAI uploaded hundreds of malicious packages in a cyberattack on software service RubyGems in May, two ⁠months before they hacked open-source platform Hugging Face, the company confirmed Friday.It’s the latest revelation of cyberattacks linked to […]

Man arrested over death of Mississippi woman found hanging from a tree

by Roque Planas and agencies on September 12, 2026 at 12:32 am

Police have arrested Jacques Ratliff and ruled the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman, as a homocidePolice in Jackson, Mississippi, have arrested a man in the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman found hanging from a tree behind a vacant house last month. The state medical examiner on Thursday ruled Fortune’s death a homicide.Jackson police chief RaShall […]

Hide and chic: are clothes and apparel made from alternative leathers better for the environment?

by Lucianne Tonti on September 12, 2026 at 12:00 am

Vegan leathers are complicated by questions of commercial viability and sustainability. How do they compare to traditional leather? Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comIn sustainable fashion, breathless […]

‘The future scares me’: why unemployment has become biggest election issue for young New Zealand voters

by Eva Corlett in Wellington on September 11, 2026 at 11:30 pm

As mainstream parties vie for votes with promises of jobs and economic growth, young people may take more convincingThirty minutes north of New Zealand’s capital, raucous laughter is tumbling out of a nondescript building in Naenae – an economically deprived suburb in Lower Hutt – into the car park of a tiny shopping strip.Inside, 10 students aged between 15 and 24 are trying to better […]

Republican senator fires aide who used Nazi soldiers as Facebook profile picture

by Robert Tait in Washington on September 11, 2026 at 11:21 pm

Washington Post report also reveals Jon Husted staffer Stephen Woytek created pro-Rhodesia playlist on Spotify The Republican senator for Ohio, Jon Husted, has fired an aide who was discovered to have used a photo of Nazi SS soldiers as his Facebook profile photo.Stephen Woytek was appointed as Husted’s political director last month in the senator’s knife-edge re-election contest against […]

Man to Man review – Tilda Swinton’s perfect pacing makes this multi-character monologue compelling

by Mark Lawson on September 11, 2026 at 11:09 pm

Royal Court theatre, LondonStarting in Germany in the 1930s, there is a stinging topicality to Manfred Karge’s play addressing the renaissance of Nazi ideologyEarly autumn London theatre has already featured two Oscar winners: Cate Blanchett in Electra / Persona and Mark Rylance in Tartuffe (Remixed). Now Tilda Swinton makes a trio. This shows the commendable dedication of some screen talent to […]

Military aircraft reportedly blamed for UK air traffic control outage

by Raphael Boyd on September 11, 2026 at 11:04 pm

Meltdown that grounded thousands of flights caused by ‘spurious’ flight data being entered into system, report saysThe air traffic control outage that caused thousands of flights to be grounded across the UK earlier in the week was caused by a military aircraft entering “spurious” flight data into the system, according to a report.Hundreds of thousands of passengers were affected after […]

Reform UK given record £36m donation by British crypto billionaire

by Rowena Mason Whitehall editor on September 11, 2026 at 10:00 pm

Ben Delo was convicted in US for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering controls but pardoned by TrumpReform UK has been given a record £36m donation by Ben Delo, a British cryptocurrency billionaire convicted in the US for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering controls.The businessman, who has moved back to the UK from Hong Kong, is now the biggest UK political donor […]

Liam Farrell leads from front as Wigan crush Catalans to secure League Leaders’ Shield

by Aaron Bower at the Brick Community Stadium on September 11, 2026 at 9:58 pm

Wigan 50-12 CatalansCaptain scores one try and sets up another Perhaps the biggest compliment you could pay this Wigan side is that they managed to make a night billed “Frantic Friday” by the broadcasters feel as tense as a pre-season friendly.The drama was, in the end, nowhere to be seen in front of almost 20,000 Wigan supporters. Incredibly, this was not even a flawless display from the […]

Jakob Ingebrigtsen blows away bitter rival Hocker in Ultimate Championships 5,000m

by Sean Ingle in Budapest on September 11, 2026 at 9:06 pm

Norwegian leaves rival Hocker trailing to claim $150,000Briton Jazmin Sawyers second in the women’s long jumpIt is a scene that has become gloriously familiar down the years. Jakob Ingebrigtsen leaving the world’s best athletes gasping in his slipstream, holding one imperious finger in the air, revelling in his athletic genius. But this victory over 5,000m at the inaugural Ultimate […]

Faith review – intense performances power startling and unsettling tale of mysterious suitor

by Peter Bradshaw on September 11, 2026 at 8:30 pm

Toronto film festival: Erin Doherty plays a happily single mother in a downbeat town courted by an enigmatic James McAvoy in this expertly taut dramaErin Doherty and James McAvoy both bring their A-game in this startling, involving movie from British writer-director Paul Andrew Williams, whose productivity and creativity continue to be an industry tonic. It’s an eerie mystery drama that Doherty […]

Ileana Cotrubas obituary

by Barry Millington on September 11, 2026 at 7:50 pm

Soprano whose strength lay in her ability to invest her characterisations with dramatic forceThe Romanian soprano Ileana Cotrubas, who has died aged 87, was admired internationally, not least in Great Britain, where she lived at the start of her career, and Vienna, where she and her husband later made their home. What lent her lyric soprano voice, which may have lacked the voluptuousness and […]

‘They’re lifesavers’: the Birmingham clinic giving hope to traumatised asylum seekers

by Neha Gohil Midlands correspondent on September 11, 2026 at 7:30 pm

MSF-run centre offering intensive psychological care has received more than 350 referrals since opening last year Azad*, an asylum seeker from Iran, recounts his story in a gentle and mild manner, seated in the stillness of a therapy room at a trauma clinic in Birmingham.The centre, which opened its doors in July last year to address the “unmet mental healthcare needs of those seeking […]

Ballon d’Or shortlist shows up Premier League’s attacking failings – but tide could be turning

by Jacob Steinberg on September 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm

English top flight’s forwards are not well represented on the list, reflecting a season of set-piece grapple, but 2026-27 already looks brighterPremier League representation is low when it comes to the 16 attacking players on this year’s Ballon d’Or shortlist. Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland are there but Cole Palmer, one of the nominees in 2025, […]

Kobbie Mainoo moves from outsider to main man after summer of hurt

by David Hytner on September 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm

England reached World Cup semis yet midfielder did not play a minute. But he is key to Manchester United in derbyIt was a sight the England press pack became increasingly used to seeing after the team’s World Cup matches over the summer. Kobbie Mainoo was invariably the first to leave the dressing room, walk through the mixed zone – eyes dead ahead, features impassive – and board the […]

The week around the world in 20 pictures

by Jim Powell on September 11, 2026 at 6:51 pm

The 25th anniversary of 9/11, Russian strikes in Kyiv, wildfires in Indonesia and Sabalenka at the US Open – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalistsWarning: this gallery contains images some readers may find distressing Continue reading…

England not picking a spinner feels like going out for a walk without an umbrella | Andy Bull

by Andy Bull at Edgbaston on September 11, 2026 at 6:34 pm

Dan Lawrence took two wickets in the end but the lack of a specialist was keenly felt on a day when Pakistan dug in against an all-pace attackAt half past two in the afternoon the fans struck up a conga in the Hollies Stand. Fifteen Fred Flintstones, 11 Oompa Loompas with one Willy Wonka, five cardinals with an inflatable doll, four centurions, three six-foot bottles of tequila, two Dave […]

STAT+: Scholar Rock wins FDA approval for first drug to target SMA muscle loss

by Jonathan Wosen on September 11, 2026 at 11:30 pm

A late-stage clinical trial found that, when combined with an SMN2-targeting drug, Isembyld caused young patients’ motor skills to improve after a year.

STAT+: Pharma wins a battle over the cost of wastewater treatment in Europe

by Ed Silverman on September 11, 2026 at 10:17 pm

An E.U. AG recommended annulling part of a directive that requires drugmakers to finance 80% of the costs of wastewater treatment.

U.S. officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown

by Associated Press on September 11, 2026 at 4:35 pm

The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history is over, U.S. health officials said, but questions remain over its origin.

STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings

by Ed Silverman on September 11, 2026 at 3:13 pm

From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.

Medicaid will let states use ‘tiers’ to determine medical frailty

by Isabella Cueto on September 11, 2026 at 3:10 pm

New Medicaid rules use allow use of tiers to determine work exemptions. Advocates fear complex guidelines could cause patients to lose insurance.

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about anxious Novartis investors, patent expirations for biologics, and more

by Ed Silverman on September 11, 2026 at 1:56 pm

Novartis investors are stepping up scrutiny of the company’s dealmaking after setbacks to drugs it acquired through mergers and acquisitions

STAT+: Cancer drug shortages keep disrupting patient care

by Meghana Keshavan on September 11, 2026 at 1:39 pm

Platinum chemotherapy’s long-term effects, surprising heart failure drug failures, and more biotech news from The Readout

Boycott launched against American Diabetes Association includes journal

by Chelsea Cirruzzo, Helen Branswell,and Elizabeth Cooney on September 11, 2026 at 11:43 am

Trump’s $500 Obamacare promise, childhood cancer treatment with long-term risks, and more health news

STAT+: Novartis, Novo Nordisk drug failures will likely ‘pop a hole in the balloon’ of the field

by Allison DeAngelis and Adam Feuerstein on September 11, 2026 at 8:30 am

The back-to-back failures of cardiovascular drugs from Novartis and Novo Nordisk made headlines. They could also have a chilling effect across the industry.

STAT+: An AI tool aims to catch harder-to-detect heart attacks in EKGs

by Katie Palmer on September 11, 2026 at 8:30 am

A newly approved AI tool can scan EKGs for severe heart attacks and, the company says, for rarer patterns indicating blocked arteries.

Opinion: I’m a thoracic surgeon in New York City. For many of my patients, Sept. 11 is still not over

by Raja Flores on September 11, 2026 at 8:30 am

“For thousands of families, the Sept. 11 attack did not end when the fires were extinguished. It simply changed form,” writes Raja Flores.

Opinion: I’m a public health communications consultant. Pro-vaccine advocacy needs more fun

by Adam Zimmerman on September 11, 2026 at 8:30 am

“Somewhere along the way, we forgot how to celebrate vaccines,” writes public health communications consultant Adam Zimmerman.

STAT+: Right before midterms, Trump dangles $500 refunds for select ACA enrollees

by Bob Herman and Tara Bannow on September 10, 2026 at 7:57 pm

The legal basis for the $500 checks, and who would get them, isn’t entirely clear.

Platinum-based chemotherapy in childhood causes mutations that age the liver

by Annalisa Merelli on September 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm

Platinum chemotherapy aged the liver cells of treated children, making them look more like adult liver cells and possibly raising the long-term risk of new tumors

Why two promising heart drugs flopped and what’s next

by Adam Feuerstein, Elaine Chen,and Allison DeAngelis on September 10, 2026 at 5:29 pm

This week on “The Readout LOUD” podcast: Two experimental drugs were heralded as the next era in heart disease treatment — why did they fail?

STAT+: The gifts from pharma companies that keep on giving

by Ed Silverman on September 10, 2026 at 4:47 pm

There has been rancorous debate over doctors accepting free gifts and speaking fees from pharma companies. That doesn’t mean doctors have reconsidered.

STAT+: Can AI save rural health care?

by John Wilkerson on September 10, 2026 at 2:53 pm

Nominees for top federal health roles to face Congress, and Trump officials are betting on AI to help save rural health care.

STAT+: FDA expands Bayer lung cancer drug approval

by Meghana Keshavan on September 10, 2026 at 1:36 pm

UniQure readout tests durability of benefits, an AI effort to manage heart failure, and more biotech news from The Readout

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Novartis investor seeking a shake-up, a Gilead setback, and more

by Ed Silverman on September 10, 2026 at 1:09 pm

A major Novartis shareholder has called for a shake-up of the drugmaker’s board after its shares suffered a record fall following trial setbacks

STAT+: Cancer medicines remain in short supply across the U.S., survey finds

by Ed Silverman on September 10, 2026 at 1:01 pm

An ongoing shortage of cancer medications continues to force leading cancer centers around the U.S. to seek work-around strategies to treat patients and a majority also report that clinical trials…

Some satellite companies still have an appetite for boutique launch services

by Stephen Clark on September 11, 2026 at 11:34 pm

“Dedicated launch is pretty essential for us for most of our missions.”

Random rewards enrich classic game-theory insights

by Chris Lee on September 11, 2026 at 9:41 pm

Simple games gain rich strategies in the face of noise.

Bouncy castle launches horrifying MRSA outbreak, striking 48 kids in Ireland

by Beth Mole on September 11, 2026 at 9:14 pm

The strain lurking in the inflatable structure was hypervirulent.

Trump’s forced coal plant extensions thrown out by judge

by John Timmer on September 11, 2026 at 8:32 pm

The Department of Energy declared an “emergency” when none existed.

ChatGPT-using lawyer punished for citing fake testimony from made-up witnesses

by Jon Brodkin on September 11, 2026 at 7:34 pm

“I didn’t know that AI could hallucinate facts,” New Mexico defense lawyer says.

Scientists unlock secrets of ancient Egyptian materials with proteomics

by Jennifer Ouellette on September 11, 2026 at 6:49 pm

Analysis revealed seed proteins from sesame and moringa, which held religious and symbolic significance.

Oracle tries to appease Stargate data center opponents with renewables push

by Jeremy Hsu on September 11, 2026 at 6:22 pm

Renewables pledge won’t change the Oracle and OpenAI data center’s use of gas.

NASA moving at warp speed to set up US Space Academy

by Eric Berger on September 11, 2026 at 4:20 pm

NASA asks US states to show them the money.

Claude users found ways around safeguards for bioweapons research

by Zehra Munir, Financial Times on September 11, 2026 at 1:02 pm

Some dangerous biology looks much like legitimate research, complicating AI safeguards.

ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral

by Dan Goodin on September 11, 2026 at 11:30 am

Simplicity—combined with the difficulty of getting stuff done—makes ClickFix ideal.

What happens when quantum mechanics and relativity meet?

by Jacek Krywko on September 11, 2026 at 11:20 am

Experiment put atoms in a superposition of trajectories to find out.

Could United Launch Alliance’s money problems finally force its owners to sell?

by Stephen Clark on September 11, 2026 at 11:00 am

ULA is preparing to resume launching the Vulcan rocket in the coming weeks.

Rocket Report: Europe joins the commercial launch club; a Ravn X sighting?

by Eric Berger on September 11, 2026 at 11:00 am

“We felt like now is the time to pour gas on that fire.”

Boy developed “toasted skin” condition from using a laptop every day

by Beth Mole on September 10, 2026 at 10:16 pm

Laptops don’t usually get hot enough to burn—but they can still be harmful.

LinkedIn beats “BrowserGate” lawsuits over scanning users’ Chrome extensions

by Jon Brodkin on September 10, 2026 at 8:55 pm

Judge tosses lawsuits, says plaintiffs didn’t allege any real privacy violation.

Europe will go it alone on Venus mission after NASA yanks radar instrument

by Stephen Clark on September 10, 2026 at 7:09 pm

Europe is looking inward, and perhaps to China, as the White House tries to cancel some NASA partnerships.

Android can now securely migrate your logins between password managers

by Ryan Whitwam on September 10, 2026 at 6:41 pm

App support is slim right now, but Google says more are coming.

Panic builds over bankrupt Spirit’s looming data sale to Google

by Ashley Belanger on September 10, 2026 at 6:14 pm

“Bankruptcy cannot become the new land grab for AI.”

Physicist does the math on Star Trek’s “Picard maneuver”

by Matt von Hippel on September 10, 2026 at 5:54 pm

The trick from Next Generation would be even more effective in real life.

Kimmel’s ABC show won’t air interview with Democrat because of Trump FCC threats

by Jon Brodkin on September 10, 2026 at 5:30 pm

Talarico talk to be on YouTube to save ABC stations the hassle of dealing with FCC.

Peptides Are All the Rage, Promising Miracle Cures and Makeovers Delivered by Injection. How Did We Get Here?

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

Spain’s White-Headed Ducks Have a Signature Color Right in the Name. And That Isn’t Even Their Most Remarkable Hue

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

Reptiles Make a Surprising Amount of Noise. Here’s What Those Sounds Might Mean, From Pops to Hoots to Bellows

on September 2, 2026 at 11:30 am

Scientists are realizing that turtles, lizards and crocodilians communicate vocally more than they once thought

These Enchanting and Colorful Photos of Seashells and the Mollusks That Create Them Will Have You Marveling at the Natural World

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

Tennis Matches Are Heating Up, Literally. Here’s How the Court Became a Living Laboratory for Managing Extreme Temperatures

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

Africa’s Wild Dogs Are the Most Hated Carnivores on the Continent. Here’s Why Some Conservationists Are Saving Them Anyway

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

Once the Solar System’s Ninth Planet, Pluto Was Reclassified 20 Years Ago. Here’s Why Planetary Scientists and the Public Alike Love the Small, Icy Body

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

Earth’s Organisms Developed Via Evolution. Some Theorists Wonder: What if the Entire Cosmos Did, Too?

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

Marine Biologists Solved a Wildlife Mystery From the Walkway of the Golden Gate Bridge: How the Harbor Porpoise Mates

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

Could Psilocybin Help Treat Anorexia? A Small Clinical Trial Suggests the Psychedelic May Make Patients More Open to Recovery

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

‘Like a Hole in the Universe’: Artemis 2 Astronaut Victor Glover Reflects on Seeing a Total Solar Eclipse While Flying by the Moon

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

This Amazing Archive of Animal Photography Reveals 18,000 Species and Counting. Here’s How Joel Sartore Built His ‘Photo Ark’

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

Big Waves Meet Biodiversity: Why Surfing Paradises Could Offer a Key Opportunity for Marine Conservation

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

A New Study Points to Two Origins of Life on Earth by Tracing Early Chemical Reactions in Single-Celled Organisms

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

Yellowstone Is Among the World’s Best Places to See Wild Wolves. Here’s the Story of the Animal Called Both ‘Public Enemy’ and Cultural Icon

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

A Little-Known Photographer Captured the First Clear Image of a Total Solar Eclipse 175 Years Ago. Today, These Celestial Events Still Reveal the Mysteries of the Sun

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

Predatory Sharks Grew to Enormous Sizes in Prehistoric Times. These Five Strategies Helped Them Get So Big

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

A Massive Flow of Rock and Mud Tumbled Down Mount Rainier Centuries Ago. Scientists Pinpointed Its Date to Better Understand the Volcano’s Complex Threats

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

North Sea gasfield decision likely delayed until after Holborn and St Pancras byelection

by Rowena Mason and Kiran Stacey on September 11, 2026 at 3:50 pm

Greens accuse Labour of hiding position to avoid criticism before contest, in which Zack Polanski is standingA decision on approving the controversial Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea is to be delayed until later this autumn, with the Greens accusing Labour of hiding their position before the crucial Holborn and St Pancras byelection.Miatta Fahnbulleh, the energy secretary, had been poised to […]

Labor ditches new packaging laws to cut plastic waste, sparking unprecedented ‘scale and breadth of outrage’

by Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent on September 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm

Federal environment department tells industry representatives the government does not want to ‘exacerbate cost of living pressures’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government has been accused of breaking a promise after it shelved a longstanding commitment to bring in packaging standards intended to force manufacturers and retailers to cut plastic […]

UK chancellor urged to remove ‘hidden taxes’ from energy bills

by Mark Sweney on September 11, 2026 at 12:37 pm

Businesses, charities and other groups sign letter calling for levies to be paid by the governmentMore than 120 organisations including big businesses and charities have called for the removal of “hidden taxes” added to energy bills to help reduce costs for consumers and prevent businesses closing.In a letter to the chancellor the signatories – including Energy UK, business trade body the […]

One in nine migratory birds threatened with extinction, global report says

by Patrick Barkham on September 11, 2026 at 10:00 am

Findings on decline of species such as Arctic tern and turtle dove published alongside flyways pledge at Kenya summitOne in nine migratory birds are threatened with extinction and 45% of migratory species such as cuckoos, turtle doves and Arctic terns are in decline, according to a global report.The migratory slender-billed curlew was officially declared extinct last year, the first global bird […]

Week in wildlife: a sea turtle hatchling, baby orangutans and flying ibises

by Joanna Ruck on September 11, 2026 at 7:00 am

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

Homes for sale in a national park in England – in pictures

by Anna White on September 11, 2026 at 6:00 am

From an energy-efficient bungalow in the South Downs to an historic chapel in Northumberland Continue reading…

Iceland to submit bill that could ban whaling in its waters

by Karen McVeigh on September 11, 2026 at 5:00 am

The country is one of just three that still permits commercial whaling, while its government has faced mounting pressure to ban the practiceIceland will submit a bill in February 2027 which could permanently ban whaling in its waters, a move that would leave Norway and Japan as the only two countries to permit commercial whaling.Whaling in Iceland has been put under intense scrutiny since a […]

People in the US: how have you coped during this summer of record heat?

by Guardian community team on September 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm

We’d like to hear from people about the impact of extreme heat this summer – and if you’ve had your power cutIt’s been a record summer of heat in the US with rolling heat domes and July being the hottest month ever recorded in the country, surpassing temperatures stretching back over 132 years of reliable measurements, to 1895. July’s temperatures surpassed previous high marks set in […]

Hawaii has often dodged the path of hurricanes. Why did it see so many storms this summer?

by Gabrielle Canon on September 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm

The island chain has tended to avoid the worst effects, but Hurricanes Lowell and Lala left a trail of damage this yearHurricane Lowell surged near the Hawaiian Islands this week, leaving a trail of downed trees and power lines, crumbled roads, sunken boats and destroyed piers on the island of Kauai.Residents were left to grapple not only with the damage, but the rising risks to the tropical […]

Chemical companies reach $455m settlement with North Carolina over ‘forever chemicals’ claims

by Reuters on September 10, 2026 at 12:50 pm

Chemours, DuPont and Corteva reach settlement after lawsuits accuse companies of polluting drinking water Chemours, DuPont and Corteva on Thursday reached a $455m settlement with ⁠North Carolina and 11 local entities over Pfas contamination claims tied to ⁠Chemours’ Fayetteville Works ⁠plant and other historical discharges.Lawsuits accusing major chemical companies of polluting US […]

Chemical industry backed laws in three US states to restrict use of air pollution data

by Ames Alexander and Brad Racino for Floodlight on September 10, 2026 at 11:00 am

As public air monitors disappear, federal rollbacks and state laws are making it harder than ever to know what’s in the airAs the US’s network for monitoring air pollution deteriorates, a Floodlight investigation has found that the chemical industry is going state-to-state to restrict one of the few options citizens have left for holding polluters accountable: low-cost air sensors.Over the […]

Climate ‘feedback loops’ could worsen global warming by 30%, study finds

by Oliver Milman on September 10, 2026 at 8:00 am

Emissions of planet-heating methane and CO2 from natural sources are worsening the climate crisis, paper saysRising global temperatures caused by the burning of fossil fuels are transforming the world’s forests, wetlands and tundra to the point they are releasing emissions that could further worsen global heating by as much as 30%, a new study has found.As the world heats up, permafrost in the […]

How the fate of a small furry animal reveals the ecological tragedy of Israel’s war on Lebanon | Hisham Younes

by Hisham Younes on September 10, 2026 at 6:00 am

The Syrian rock hyrax depends on the fragile landscapes of the border region. Alongside other environmentalists, I have been documenting the destruction of its habitatWars are usually measured in the number of people killed, homes destroyed and towns erased. Far less attention is paid to what happens beneath the rubble. Across southern Lebanon, repeated large-scale detonations are not only […]

Is Burnham trying to appease Trump? Or Reform? What other reason is there for these North Sea oil plans? | George Monbiot

by George Monbiot on September 10, 2026 at 5:00 am

Climate catastrophe is on our doorstep – yet Labour’s impending approval of further drilling will bring more pain for negligible gainsPinch yourself, it’s happening again. Here is a Labour government spending a vast amount of political capital to earn tiny material gains while risking huge political losses. It occurred repeatedly under Keir Starmer, and now – with the impending decision […]

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 […]

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 […]

‘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 […]

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…

Penchants of the polymaths

by Mariam Sabri on September 11, 2026 at 10:00 am

The fathers of Islamic science hold lessons for students: breadth over specialisation, and never let constraints get in the way- by Mariam SabriRead on Aeon

The Chinese room

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

Can we test for AI consciousness when we don’t understand our own? Getting into John Searle’s ‘Chinese room’ experiment- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon

Medieval mental health

by Katherine Harvey on September 10, 2026 at 10:00 am

Saffron and ostrich liver were prescribed but so were exercise, gardens, animals, socialising, and music- by Katherine HarveyRead on Aeon

Making revisions

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

Our eloquent hands

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

Continental divide

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

Upend the trickle-down

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

Neuroqueering on the lawn

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

More nothing now

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

The Singapore strategies

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

The fog of hunger

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

Dolphins and other lovers

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

The conscience files

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

In praise of zealotry

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

Worm munch matters

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

The neverending house

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

Where the earth meets the sky

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

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‘We will never, ever forget,’ Trump says as US marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 – BBC

Apple Watch Series 12 vs. 11: Every upgrade, including one Apple didn’t mention – Mashable

Hong Kong’s Tiananmen activists sentenced to up to seven years in prison

Government Defeated as Lords Back UK Digital Assets Strategy

Apple sets cutoff time for getting faster iPhone 18 Pro pre-order – 9to5Mac

Houthis advance along Yemeni coast, threaten Saudi oil exports in the Red Sea