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by Sherin Shibu on September 10, 2026 at 7:28 pm
Ian Rogers shares his biggest lesson from building Apple Music.
by Sherin Shibu on September 10, 2026 at 6:31 pm
She spent 30 years working for ‘The Washington Post’ and ‘The Wall Street Journal’ before branching out on her own.
by Jehan Lalkaka on September 10, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Learn why short-term lead generation wastes B2B marketing budgets, and how a long-term demand generation strategy builds trust, memory and growth.
The Era of the Faceless Executive Is Over. Here’s How Visibility Builds Lasting Trust.
by David Gebbia on September 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Faceless brands read as untrustworthy. Authority can’t be scripted by a PR team or outsourced to a spokesperson. It must be earned by leaders willing to stand in front of their own vision.
Pretty Doesn’t Pay. Here’s How to Build a Website That Actually Converts.
by Joy Gendusa on September 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm
If you want website visitors to actually buy from you, build a site that engages them on all fronts — both online and off.
Why Leading With Value Is the Best Marketing Strategy in 2026
by Vuk Stajic on September 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Scrap your “AI Personalization” playbook. I’m going to show you how to get personal and build genuine relationships with potential clients.
by Jon Small on September 10, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Terry Eagle started working the register at age 16. Now he owns the register.
Kevin O’Leary Still Uses the Simple Productivity Strategy Steve Jobs Taught Him
by Sherin Shibu on September 10, 2026 at 3:23 pm
This tactic can make a leader seem difficult, but O’Leary says the results are worth it.
by Jon Small on September 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Jacob Coxon left OpenAI for Anthropic because of its reputation for AI safety. Now he’s walking away from the industry entirely.
by Daniel Oropeza on September 10, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Get great prices on headphones and earbuds from Sony, Beats, Nothing, and more.
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.
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.
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.
by Daniel Oropeza on September 10, 2026 at 7:30 pm
The Bissell Revolution Hydrosteam is a must for pet owners.
by Khamosh Pathak on September 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Though late to the party, Apple’s first foldable brings a lot of innovative design to the table.
by Pranay Parab on September 10, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The iPhone Duo lacks quite a few useful camera features.
by Ross Johnson on September 10, 2026 at 4:30 pm
More brilliant historical dramas to stream now.
by Eric Ravenscraft on September 10, 2026 at 3:00 pm
The iPhone 18 Pro’s vapor chamber is three times larger than the previous generation. What does that even mean?
by Jeff Somers on September 10, 2026 at 2:30 pm
If you’re looking for alternate versions of Apple TV’s sci-fi hit, try this trippy 2014 movie.
by Pradershika Sharma on September 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm
The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is small enough to carry around without giving up decent sound coverage.
by Pradershika Sharma on September 10, 2026 at 1:30 pm
The 512GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is at a record-low $1,849.99.
by Jake Peterson on September 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm
iOS 9 brought us multitasking on iPad. Here’s how far we’ve come since.
by Pradershika Sharma on September 9, 2026 at 11:30 pm
It’s a low-cost way to push your existing network a little further.
by Pradershika Sharma on September 9, 2026 at 10:30 pm
It offers handheld, tabletop, and TV play in one compact device.
by Daniel Oropeza on September 9, 2026 at 10:27 pm
Keep up with all of the best deals that Lifehacker publishes, including laptops, speakers, TVs, security cameras, and more.
by Jake Peterson on September 9, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Apple finally revealed its first foldable iPhone.
by Stephen Johnson on September 9, 2026 at 9:30 pm
Think of it like lip-syncing, with extra sauce.
by Daniel Oropeza on September 9, 2026 at 9:00 pm
The remake looks incredible, and you can already shave $10 off your preorder.
by Naima Karp on September 9, 2026 at 9:00 pm
This wireless robot mower maps your lawn, avoids obstacles, and even trims the edges.
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.
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.
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
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.
by Nicoletta Lanese on September 9, 2026 at 9:47 pm
The Lasker Foundation has announced the winners of its 2026 awards for basic medical research, clinical science and public service.
Watch the first-ever footage of a rare deep-sea squid in the northeastern Pacific
by Patrick Pester on September 9, 2026 at 7:58 pm
A rare sighting of a bigfin squid near an underwater mountain off California is the first confirmed live observation of the bizarre animal in the northeastern Pacific, researchers say.
by Larissa G. Capella on September 9, 2026 at 7:25 pm
A breakthrough on the Navier-Stokes equations could be worth a $1 million prize, but a mathematician has serious questions about how OpenAI got there so fast.
World’s oldest evidence of habitual drug use traced back 25,000 years to Indonesia
by Tom Metcalfe on September 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Hunter-gatherers from the last ice age sucked on betel nuts to soothe their toothaches, a new study reveals.
by sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sascha Pare) on September 9, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Scientists have identified a “climate teleconnection” between the Rocky Mountains and the Tibetan Plateau, where warm spots left a kink in the jet stream that intensifed weather in the western U.S.
by Elizabeth Howell on September 9, 2026 at 5:34 pm
Researchers combined 100-plus images of a single black hole into an AI-powered video to chart the activity of a mighty blazar’s jet.
Do you think Al could ever become self-aware?
by Kenna Hughes-Castleberry on September 9, 2026 at 3:28 pm
A new study looks at “consciousness steering” in AI, but could this technology actually achieve this level of self-awareness in the first place?
by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on September 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Anthropologists have discovered the first-ever Denisovan arm bone in a cave in southwest China, which also held thousands of prehistoric animal bones and stone tools.
The moon may have formed in just 5 hours, new simulations suggest
by Harry Baker on September 9, 2026 at 2:08 pm
Novel simulations that reassessed the ancient collision between Earth and the protoplanet Theia suggest that the moon could have emerged from the aftermath of this impact much more quickly than scientists previously thought.
Diagnostic dilemma: Fisher’s colon punctured by eel that snuck in through his rectum
by Mindy Weisberger on September 9, 2026 at 10:00 am
A man’s intestines were perforated in an “exceedingly rare” medical case involving a live eel.
‘Drops in the ocean can make waves’: How the grassroots climate movement took off in the US
by Leah Stokes on September 9, 2026 at 8:55 am
In this excerpt from “The Carbon Wave,” author Leah Stokes explores the lead-up to that moment and the wave of environmental action that followed.
by Adam Shepherd on September 8, 2026 at 10:23 pm
A new study shows that measures to stop AI’s claims of consciousness have unintended consequences for non-human entities.
Where on Earth is safest from global catastrophe?
by Sarah Wild on September 8, 2026 at 3:39 pm
Researchers have worked out the safest, most resilient country to be in during an apocalyptic event.
by sascha.pare@futurenet.com (Sascha Pare) on September 8, 2026 at 3:34 pm
New research finds that western Siberia is becoming wetter as the world warms, while eastern Siberia seems to be getting drier. And both these conditions are fueling a rise in methane emissions, spelling trouble for the climate.
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.
Monument Bank delays retail tokenized deposits while onboarding custody partner
by Olivier Acuna on September 10, 2026 at 3:53 pm
The London-based challenger bank tapped a Canadian custodian to meet the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulatory requirements. It now expects to roll out retail tokenized deposits by November.
Bitcoin Bancorp snaps up thousands of defunct Bitcoin Depot ATMs for $620,000
by Jamie Crawley on September 10, 2026 at 3:14 pm
Just over a quarter of Bitcoin Depot’s more than 9,200 kiosks have been sold for less than $1 million, court records show.
Crypto for Advisors: Hyperliquid and the future of finance
by Kim Greenberg Klemballa on September 10, 2026 at 3:00 pm
MoneyGram unveils stablecoin-backed card as digital dollars move into everyday spending
by Krisztian Sandor on September 10, 2026 at 2:30 pm
The remittance giant is rolling out a Visa card that lets customers hold dollars and spend from a stablecoin-backed balance.
Nasdaq, Boerse Stuttgart, others ask EU to remove or increase cap in tokenization trial
by Francisco Rodrigues on September 10, 2026 at 1:56 pm
The coalition warned that the current limit is too low, noting some existing European projects already exceed it.
Crypto researchers cut Bitcoin and Ethereum quantum attack estimate by 50%
by Shaurya Malwa on September 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm
A paper shared with CoinDesk shows humans and AI agents beating Google’s March result on a core calculation used by Shor’s algorithm, adding another variable to crypto’s quantum clock.
Threatened with arrest online? Recognizing a law enforcement impersonation scam
by Rich Graham on September 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm
So-called digital arrest scams use false claims of authority to pressure victims virtually into making rapid digital payments, including cryptocurrency transactions, writes Moody’s Rich Graham.
BIS chief warns AI capex arms race relies on opaque debt, posing systemic risks
by Olivier Acuna on September 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Pablo Hernandez cited historical railway and dot-com bubbles to caution that spending driven by hype over actual profits risks broad economic corrections.
Treasury yields continue to rise even as Bessent doubles down on bond buybacks
by James Van Straten on September 10, 2026 at 11:47 am
Long-term yields moved higher despite a $6 billion Treasury buyback, as debt concerns and rising oil prices continue to pressure global bond markets.
Crypto exchange giant Bybit to offer European ‘super-app’ with stocks, derivatives
by Ian Allison on September 10, 2026 at 11:36 am
Bybit has an electronic money institution license in Austria and is about to snag a MiFID license too, CEO Ben Zhou told Coindesk.
Nasdaq invests $100 million in Kraken parent company Payward at $21 billion valuation
by Olivier Acuna on September 10, 2026 at 11:21 am
The investment expands a strategic partnership to bring tokenized, voting-enabled equities to crypto exchange users.
Germany to send more Patriot missiles to Ukraine, warns of stepped-up Russian winter attacks
by /u/EnoughPrimary6700 on September 11, 2026 at 6:16 am
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Trump declines Saudi crown prince’s call for US strikes on Houthis
by /u/epou on September 11, 2026 at 5:23 am
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New UN world map renews tensions between Japan and Russia over the disputed Kuril islands
by /u/TurbulentTopic39 on September 11, 2026 at 4:48 am
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Associated Press will refer to Lake Ontario by its original name, despite order
by /u/TurbulentTopic39 on September 11, 2026 at 4:43 am
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Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil organizers handed lengthy prison terms
by /u/Feeling-Poem-8241 on September 11, 2026 at 4:15 am
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/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 1661, Part 1 (Thread #1808)
by /u/WorldNewsMods on September 11, 2026 at 4:02 am
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Saudi oil pipeline may be hit as Houthi attacks escalate
by /u/Nixon4Prez on September 11, 2026 at 3:45 am
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Singapore PM salary benchmark updated to $2.85M in executive refresh
by /u/SamdechEuv on September 11, 2026 at 1:24 am
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Putin Lands In Delhi For BRICS Summit, To Hold Bilateral With PM Modi Today
by /u/Macchanoco on September 10, 2026 at 11:57 pm
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Ukrainian army pushes back Russian troops near Lyman, bloggers say
by /u/the-es on September 10, 2026 at 11:47 pm
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Iran resumes ballistic missile production – WSJ
by /u/Wowthefrea on September 10, 2026 at 9:25 pm
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Israel kills senior Hamas terrorist behind series of deadly 2000s West Bank attacks
by /u/barsik_ on September 10, 2026 at 7:09 pm
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Global bond sell-off resumes as surging oil prices stoke fears about inflation
by /u/Motor-Juggernaut9776 on September 10, 2026 at 7:08 pm
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Canada, Ukraine forge 100-year pact built on drones and defence
by /u/pjw724 on September 10, 2026 at 6:49 pm
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Iceland to propose whaling ban, leaving Norway and Japan isolated.
by /u/Amitmandal001 on September 10, 2026 at 5:23 pm
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Zelenskyy says Canada has agreed a big air defence package for Ukraine
by /u/Immediate-Link490 on September 10, 2026 at 4:12 pm
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Scientists say August was Earth’s hottest month they’ve measured
by /u/lurker_bee on September 10, 2026 at 3:14 pm
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by Mathew Di Salvo on September 10, 2026 at 10:24 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Ringleader of $245M Crypto Theft Pleads Guilty The 22-year-old criminal ringleader led one of the biggest bitcoin heists in U.S. history. This post Ringleader of $245M Crypto Theft Pleads Guilty first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 10, 2026 at 9:28 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Trezor Reveals Another Data Breach After Scammers Target Marketing Platform Users of the bitcoin hardware wallet were targeted with phishing attacks. This post Trezor Reveals Another Data Breach After Scammers Target Marketing Platform first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 10, 2026 at 8:23 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Updated Crypto Clarity Act Starts Circulating Days Before Key Vote A new draft of the long-awaited bill has been circulated by Senate Republicans. This post Updated Crypto Clarity Act Starts Circulating Days Before Key Vote first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 10, 2026 at 5:05 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Nasdaq Invests $100M in Kraken Parent Company: Report The deal between Kraken and Nasdaq will help build infrastructure for tokenization, according to a Bloomberg report. This post Nasdaq Invests $100M in Kraken Parent Company: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 10, 2026 at 4:31 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Suffers On Renewed US-Iran Fighting Bitcoin has stumbled on tensions flaring up in the Middle East again. This post Bitcoin Suffers On Renewed US-Iran Fighting first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 10, 2026 at 4:24 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says Clarity Act Will Pass — And That Bitcoin Bottom Is In The Coinbase chief reiterated his prediction that bitcoin hitting $400,000 by 2030 was realistic. This post Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says Clarity Act Will Pass — And That Bitcoin Bottom Is In first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Shinobi on September 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Bitcoin Magazine The Quantum Issue: WTF Is Quantum Computing? From The Quantum Issue: A high level look at quantum computer, what it even is, and how it is different from conventional computing. This post The Quantum Issue: WTF Is Quantum Computing? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 9, 2026 at 9:20 pm
Bitcoin Magazine US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ‘Strongly Urges’ Senate To Pass Clarity Act Senators will vote on the long-awaited crypto Clarity Act next week. This post US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ‘Strongly Urges’ Senate To Pass Clarity Act first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 9, 2026 at 8:35 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Jack Dorsey’s Block Becomes Latest Bitcoin-Focused Company To Apply for Banking Charter Block wants the banking license so it can open Builders Bank, which would provide custody and related fiduciary services for bitcoin. This post Jack Dorsey’s Block Becomes Latest Bitcoin-Focused Company To Apply for Banking Charter first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by […]
by Mathew Di Salvo on September 9, 2026 at 6:37 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Steak ‘n Shake Says Sales Grew Double Digits Since Bitcoin Adoption The burger franchise started accepting bitcoin over Lightning last year and claims business is booming. This post Steak ‘n Shake Says Sales Grew Double Digits Since Bitcoin Adoption first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by 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.
by Brian Koberlein (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/brian) on September 9, 2026 at 3:11 pm
Astronomers have long searched for Dyson spheres as a sign of advanced alien civilizations. But if an alien civilization is dependent on advanced computing, we may be better served by looking for a Slysh halo.
Tiny Salt Crevices Could Act As Miniature “Greenhouses” For Martian Microbes
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 9, 2026 at 1:26 pm
We’ve been searching for life on Mars for a long time now, but so far we’ve come up empty. The fundamental problem is a Catch-22 of two of the key ingredients for life. Life as we know it needs liquid water and reasonable temperatures, both of which are available on Mars, but hardly ever at the same time. But a new paper from lead author Anna Bognar and her team at ELTE Eötvös Loránd […]
BepiColombo Successfully Begins Its Final Descent To Mercury
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 9, 2026 at 12:13 pm
The latest mission to the innermost planet in the solar system hit a milestone last week. After an eight year journey, BepiColombo finally separated from its propulsion stage to set itself up for an orbital insertion to Mercury. Taking place on September 3rd, the separation, which is part of a much longer series of logistical steps over the next few months, seemed to go without a hitch. But […]
Next-Gen Gravitational Wave Detectors Could Spot the First Black Holes
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 9, 2026 at 11:28 am
A few hundred million years after the Big Bang, the first stars ignited – literally the “let there be light” moment for the universe. Now known to astronomers as Population III, or Pop III, stars, these giants were very different from the stars we know today. They were formed out of pristine hydrogen and helium, with almost no “metal” (i.e. other elements) holding them back. They were […]
Japan’s Hayabusa2 Achieves First-Ever Laser Ranging Experiment with an Asteroid
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on September 8, 2026 at 11:08 pm
On Sunday July 5th, 2026, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) achieved the first-ever successful laser ranging experiment while making a flyby of an asteroid.
Icy Exocomets Around a Distant Star Help Explain Earth’s Water
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 8, 2026 at 8:29 pm
Did icy comets deliver water to the young Earth? That idea won’t go away. Now, astronomers at Lund University in Sweden have found evidence of exocomets orbiting a young star named PDS 70. The observations suggest that these comets are delivering water to that system’s inner regions.
How to Land a Rocket Launch ‘Space Jellyfish’
by David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson) on September 8, 2026 at 5:58 pm
What used to be a rare sight gracing the twilight sky is now becoming strangely commonplace. If you live on either U.S. coast, you have to good chance at seeing what’s become a common sky scene in our modern technocene era: a space launch jellyfish.
Scientists Are Still Trying To Understand How the Moon Formed
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on September 8, 2026 at 5:27 pm
The Earth and the Moon have nearly identical isotopic compositions, and the Giant Impact Hypothesis strives to explain this. New research into the ancient impact shows how the temperature of both worlds, and how it affects the strength of the materials involved in the collision, shaped the outcome, including the isotopic compositions.
Some Black Holes Grow Much Faster Than Their Galaxies
by Brian Koberlein (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/brian) on September 8, 2026 at 3:12 pm
New observations find that a few supermassive black holes are unexpectedly large given the size of their galaxies. This suggests the connection between black holes and galaxies isn’t as strong as we thought.
A New Mission Could Rendezvous With Halley’s Comet In 2061
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 8, 2026 at 12:41 pm
Halley’s comet captures the imagination in a way that few other astronomical objects do. When it last made its approach toward the Sun (admittedly when this author, who is now middle-aged, was one year old in 1986), humanity responded with a fleet of spacecraft known informally as the “Halley Armada”. Yet, because of the comet’s trajectory, those spacecraft were only able to visit their […]
Do Black Holes Grow Along With the Universe? A New Study Says Yes
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on September 8, 2026 at 11:45 am
We know the universe is constantly expanding. We also know that gravitationally bound objects, such as solar systems and black holes, seem to be immune to that expansion. But a new paper, available in pre-print on arXiv by theoretical physicists Valerio Faraoni and Massimiliano Rinaldi challenges that assumption. They suggest that black holes can’t just ignore the expanding universe around […]
Best Fantasy Novels Coming in October 2026: King, Maas and More
by Ed Gross on September 11, 2026 at 12:30 am
As we edge closer to moving from September to October, maybe you’re imagining a perfect fall evening consisting of curling up with a good book and escaping to somewhere magical. If that’s the case, next month has got you covered with the best fantasy novels offering everything from ancient gods and murderous magical books to
Meghan Markle’s 4 Favorite Books Are Perfect for a Cozy Fall Reset
by Julianne MacNeill on September 10, 2026 at 11:00 pm
From royal life to Hollywood and entrepreneurship, Meghan Markle has built a career around reinvention—and her bookshelf reflects that same spirit. The Duchess of Sussex has shared a fascinating mix of motivational self-help titles, philosophical classics and lighthearted fiction. Ready to refresh your fall reading list? Discover the books Meghan Markle turns to for inspiration,
Skip the Late-Night Pharmacy Run: 9 Cold and Flu Essentials to Stock Today
by Allison Nemetz on September 10, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Want to make the coming cold and flu season the absolute best one possible for you and your loved ones? We’ve got you covered! First, you’ll want to wash your hands often and take simple steps to boost immunity. Then comes the fun part: Pack a cold-and-flu preparedness kit so, should you need it, you
‘Crew Girl’ Stars Tease Netflix’s Sexy New Show Book Fans Will Love (Excllusive)
by Julianne MacNeill on September 10, 2026 at 9:24 pm
The stars of Crew Girl—Miku Martineau, Kyle Clark and Sam Braun—all use very different words to describe their upcoming series on Netflix, with passion, drama and abs being just a few of the descriptors they offered to give fans a taste of what to expect from the sports drama. Crew Girl follows competitive high school
Is Brown Rice Healthier Than White Rice When It Comes to Weight Loss?
by Cailey Griffin on September 10, 2026 at 9:00 pm
If you’re on a weight-loss journey, you know how helpful food swaps can be. Perhaps you’ve swapped chickpea pasta for standard rigatoni shells or sparkling water for soda. But what about rice? Is brown rice really healthier than white rice—especially when it comes to weight loss? We asked experts to break it down. What’s the
Talbots Has Cozy Fall Clothing and Accessories Under $60
by Julianne MacNeill on September 10, 2026 at 7:04 pm
Cozy sweaters, sheer tights and tall boots are calling—and there’s no better time to give your fall wardrobe a little refresh. Talbots makes it easy to embrace the season with polished, timeless pieces you’ll want to wear on repeat. From pretty accessories to effortlessly chic outfits, we rounded up some of the brand’s best fall
Country Fans Can Soon Run To Dollar General For Riley Green’s $10 CD!
by strotter on September 10, 2026 at 6:50 pm
Listen up, country music fans! If you’re already counting down the days until Riley Green’s new album dropping this month, there’s yet another reason to be excited. He’s partnered with Dollar General for a special CD you can’t buy anywhere else! Keep reading for everything you need to know about the Dollar General album release
Bladder Leaks After 50? An Ob-Gyn Says These 4 Foods May Help You Stay Dry
by Cailey Griffin on September 10, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Some 10 or even 15 years ago, when your friend told a funny joke, your biggest concern may have been laughing so hard your abs would hurt afterward. But now, you’re worried that laugh will be followed by dampness down there. We’re talking about none other than bladder leaks. And if you’re like us, odds
Recreate Maisie Williams’ ‘Game of Thrones’ Look at Dollar Tree for Under $5!
by Julianne MacNeill on September 10, 2026 at 2:12 pm
Fans of the hit HBO series Game of Thrones may recognize Arya Stark as the fierce, independent daughter of House Stark who grows from a young noblewoman into a skilled warrior. Arya (played by Maisie Williams, who is now all grown up and starring as Antonia Owens, in Practical Magic 2), has a logical, understated
Is Low Desire in the Bedroom Affecting More Than Just Your Sex Life?
by lmaxbauer on September 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm
When a doctor dismisses our low sexual desire, and we in turn dismiss it ourselves, we may be missing out on more than just meaningful moments in the bedroom. Brain science reveals there’s a direct link between wanting sex and wanting other fulfilling experiences in life. And addressing one can improve all the others. For
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
What’s next for mathematics now that AI is upending the field?
by Matthew Sparkes on September 10, 2026 at 1:56 pm
Famous and challenging problems in mathematics are falling to AI at a rapid pace. Where does this leave mathematicians, and what will the field look like in coming years?
August was the joint hottest month on record
by Alec Luhn on September 10, 2026 at 2:00 am
Global warming and a record El Niño have pushed Earth’s temperature more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial average, and further heat is on the way
Why our common ancestor with chimpanzees keeps getting further away
by Michael Marshall on September 9, 2026 at 7:30 pm
The more we learn about chimpanzees, the more they resemble us – but the further back in time our shared ancestor seems to be. Columnist Michael Marshall explores how both can be true
by Tiffany May on September 11, 2026 at 7:15 am
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.
by Tiffany May, Yeganeh Torbati, David Pierson and Valerie Hopkins on September 11, 2026 at 5:12 am
Leaders of China, Russia, India and other BRICS club nations meet in New Delhi this weekend, but wars and soaring energy prices threaten to undermine unity.
by Katrin Bennhold on September 11, 2026 at 5:02 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.
by David Pierson and Alex Travelli on September 11, 2026 at 4:22 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.
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.
by Zane Irwin on September 10, 2026 at 9:16 pm
Family members and royal leaders are jockeying for control in the Tooro Kingdom after its former boy king died last month. Elders chose a TV journalist to succeed him, but the royal family has objected.
by Edward Wong and Mitra Taj on September 10, 2026 at 9:05 pm
The Trump administration is taking an increasingly militarized approach to Latin America, and it has pushed governments across the region to work with U.S. forces.
by Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno on September 10, 2026 at 9:00 pm
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.
by Alan Yuhas on September 10, 2026 at 8:28 pm
One archaeologist called the tombs “the discovery of the decade” as the first burials from the Chimu kingdom to have escaped centuries of plunder.
by Veronica Chambers on September 10, 2026 at 8:05 pm
Adichie has moved countless readers with her novels about Nigerians at home and abroad. After the death in Lagos of her toddler son, her homeland no longer feels as much like home.
by Saeed Al-Batati, Shuaib Almosawa and Vivian Nereim on September 10, 2026 at 7:31 pm
The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.
by Ian Austen on September 10, 2026 at 7:22 pm
Canada’s retaliation this week against President Trump’s tariffs was met with more American tariffs and a closed U.S. border on some Canadian products.
by Claire Brown on September 10, 2026 at 7:15 pm
Low rainfall and shrinking rivers are causing shipping bottlenecks, and higher prices, around the world.
by Paul Sonne on September 10, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Britain warned that Russia uses disinformation to divide Ukraine from its international partners.
by Norimitsu Onishi and Renaud Philippe on September 10, 2026 at 6:39 pm
The Newfoundland town welcomed thousands of frightened airline passengers on Sept. 11, but 25 years later, mixed emotions run through anniversary plans amid an escalating trade war.
by Amelia Nierenberg on September 10, 2026 at 6:22 pm
Prominent rabbis reacted with a mix of support, condemnation and concern about the ramifications for Jews in Britain.
by Vivian Nereim and Ismaeel Naar on September 10, 2026 at 4:12 pm
The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict. Here’s what to know.
by Ephrat Livni on September 10, 2026 at 3:09 pm
Kenneth Feinberg says the nearly three years he spent running the Sept. 11 compensation fund changed his life view forever.
by Alex Marshall on September 10, 2026 at 2:29 pm
There are full-size replicas in a U.S. sports arena, an abbey in Denmark and a home in rural New Zealand. There’s even a more modest version for those who don’t like the original’s nudity.
by Berry Wang and Ali Watkins on September 10, 2026 at 1:22 pm
The ship was docked in the port city of Qingdao for repairs at the time of the blaze, whose cause remained unclear, according to state media.
Aaron Rodgers finally addresses Shailene Woodley break up
on September 11, 2026 at 5:25 am
Aaron Rodgers finally addresses Shailene Woodley break up Aaron Rodgers has broken his silence on his split from fiancée, Shailene Woodley.The pair started dating in 2020, and broke off their engagement in 2022. Neither of them has publicly disclosed what was behind their split.”I date…
Timothee Chalamet ‘pressuring’ Kylie Jenner for another cosmetic surgery?
on September 11, 2026 at 4:57 am
Timothee Chalamet ‘pressuring’ Kylie Jenner for another cosmetic surgery?Kylie Jenner recently revealed that she plans to undergo another cosmetic breast surgery.During an appearance on the Better Half with Stas & Vic podcast, the 29-year-old reality star said that she wants another b**b…
Gisele Bundchen shares her new approach to fitness after welcoming baby at 45
on September 11, 2026 at 4:50 am
Gisele Bündchen shares her new approach to fitness after welcoming baby at 45Gisele Bundchen, who welcomed her third child at 45, is giving some insights into her workout routine and how she revised it to fit her needs.The supermodel made a recent appearance on i-D magazine’s new “The…
Why Michael J. Fox returned to acting after retiring
on September 11, 2026 at 4:47 am
Why Michael J. Fox returned to acting after retiringMichael J. Fox is talking about why he came back to acting, even though Parkinson’s disease has made it harder for him to remember his lines. The 65-year-old actor, who was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s at age 29, said he returned…
Dolly Parton’s final recorded song debuts posthumously
on September 11, 2026 at 4:28 am
Dolly Parton’s final recorded song debuts posthumouslyDolly Parton’s first posthumous song has been released, just two weeks after her death. The track, Born To Ride, features Parton’s vocals alongside the bluegrass group First Ladies of Bluegrass. Parton recorded the cover song four years…
Alison Krauss & Union Station call off upcoming tour dates for heartbreaking reason
on September 11, 2026 at 4:26 am
Alison Krauss & Union Station call off upcoming tour dates for heartbreaking reasonAlison Krauss has called off her upcoming Arcadia Tour with Union Station.The 55-year-old singer announced the shocking decision on her Instagram account on Thursday, September 10.As per Alison, doctors have advised…
Stella Parton reveals what Dolly was like in her final days
on September 11, 2026 at 3:51 am
Stella Parton reveals what Dolly was like in her final daysDolly Parton’s sister has shared a rare detail about the iconic country singer’s final days.Stella Parton recently appeared on CBS Mornings, where she revealed that Dolly was at peace in her final days and prepared for what was…
Taylor Swift returns to CMAs after earning new nomination
on September 11, 2026 at 3:07 am
Taylor Swift returns to CMAs after earning new nominationTaylor Swift has confirmed she will attend the CMA Awards for the first time in a decade. The 36-year-old singer, who recently married Travis Kelce, shared the news on her Instagram Stories after learning that her song I Knew It, I…
Pierce Brosnan weighs in on Tom Hardy feud reports
on September 11, 2026 at 12:30 am
Pierce Brosnan weighs in on Tom Hardy feud reportsPierce Brosnan has dismissed reports of a feud between him and MobLand co-star Tom Hardy, calling the rumours overblown. The 73-year-old actor was at the London premiere of the Guy Ritchie crime series when he weighed in on the matter, calling…
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle ‘pretty fortunate’ despite their ongoing money issues
on September 11, 2026 at 12:00 am
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle ‘pretty fortunate’ despite their ongoing money issuesPrince Harry and Meghan Markle are not backing down from their lavish lifestyle despite their ongoing money issues.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who are reportedly struggling with their financials,…
Chris Rock reveals daughter Zahra is following him into film at least for one role
on September 10, 2026 at 11:09 pm
Chris Rock reveals daughter Zahra is following him into film at least for one roleChris Rock’s daughter Zahra is set to have a role in the upcoming Grown Ups 3. The admission came during a talk with Variety where the 61-year-old comedian reflected on some of his most memorable career…
The Royal family ‘obvious elephant in room’ for Prince Harry
on September 10, 2026 at 11:00 pm
The Royal family ‘obvious elephant in room’ for Prince HarryPrince Harry and Meghan Markle are reminded to build their identity away from the royal family.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have only gotten commercial deals due to their royal tag until this day, I told to try out new…
Queen Camilla looking to ‘strike some compromise’ with Kate Middleton
on September 10, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Queen Camilla looking to ‘strike some compromise’ with Kate MiddletonQueen Camilla is advised to keep things tight with Kate Middleton.Her Majesty, who is currently helping King Charles undergo his cancer treatment, told to revive her relationship with Prince William and Kate Middleton…
Gisele Bündchen on the career trade-off she’s made for her kids
on September 10, 2026 at 9:37 pm
Gisele Bündchen on the career trade-off she’s made for her kidsGisele Bündchen is reflecting on what it’s meant to welcome a third child later in life. The 46-year-old supermodel recently opened up about giving birth to her youngest son in February 2025, calling the experience “such…
Prince Harry takes U.S. u-turn with major appearance
on September 10, 2026 at 8:44 pm
Prince Harry takes U.S. u-turn with major appearancePrince Harry is preparing to make a short visit to the US after his permanent move to United Kingdom.The Duke of Sussex, who moved back to his homeland in August, is ready to make a quick stop in New York to support a major cause.Harry will be…
Harry Styles’ tour just got longer with new dates
on September 10, 2026 at 8:44 pm
Harry Styles’ tour just got longer with new datesHarry Styles just added a fresh leg to his Together, Together Tour, extending it into 2027. The 32-year-old singer announced 25 new global stadium shows on September 10 in support of his latest album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco,…
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle ‘money running out’ as they make tough choices
on September 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle ‘money running out’ as they make tough choicesPrince Harry and Meghan Markle deeper issues going on amid their sudden relocation to the UK.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who might have missed their life in England, I really California due to money…
Madeline Brewer lands major new role in ‘Wild Rose’
on September 10, 2026 at 6:38 pm
Madeline Brewer lands major new role in ‘Wild Rose’Madeline Brewer is all ready to take a very different kind of her for her next stage project.The Emmy-nominated actress will star as Rose-Lynn Harlan in the U.S. premiere of Wild Rose, a new musical adaptation of the acclaimed 2018 film that…
Drake beats every rapper in latest touring ranking: Here’s what we know
on September 10, 2026 at 6:14 pm
Drake beats every rapper in latest touring ranking: Here’s what we knowWith a few days to go to find out what is behind the FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out – that is what Drake has been promoting for a while – a huge milestone has been dropped.Of course, for Drizzy, who already has a rocking year….
Jennifer Lawrence shatters Instagram with over a million new followers in hours
on September 10, 2026 at 6:09 pm
Jennifer Lawrence on Wednesday unveiled a verified account on the social media platform.The Oscar-winning actress opted for the handle of @jlaw. In the description, Jennifer joked, “jenniferlawrence was taken.”On September 10, 2026, the 36-year-old actress uploaded a funny video to the social…
Solheim Cup golf 2026: Europe v USA, day one – live
by Scott Murray on September 11, 2026 at 7:19 am
⛳️ Solheim Cup updates from 6.40am BST at Bernardus Golf⛳️ Live scores | And send any thoughts to Scott via via emailEurope do indeed escape from their travails on 1 with a half. Alison Lee leaves her birdie putt short, and Nanna Koertz Madsen tidies up. But the USA strike back on 2, Nelly Korda wedging close with her approach on the par five, and Lottie Woad can’t save the day with her […]
State schools finally get their big day: ‘All of a sudden, playing at Lord’s becomes cool’
by Billy Munday and Tom Jenkins at Lord’s on September 11, 2026 at 7:00 am
The inaugural Knight-Stokes Cup was a special occasion not just for the teenagers playing on Lord’s hallowed turf, but for the English game as a wholeState-school cricket has had its day at Lord’s, at last. On a ground that has this summer hosted men’s and women’s international Tests, the Women’s T20 World Cup final and the Hundred finals, on Thursday four school teams played in front […]
Chess: Uzbekistan favourites for Olympiad but ageing England given gloomy outlook
by Leonard Barden on September 11, 2026 at 7:00 am
England Open squad have internal tensions but the women’s team blends rising talent with experienceUzbekistan, the host nation, are the favourites to win the 208-team biennial chess Olympiad in Samarkand, which has its opening ceremony on Tuesday, and its first round (of 11) on Wednesday.The defending champions, India, China and the US are Uzbekistan’s most dangerous rivals. India would have […]
by Claire Ratinon on September 11, 2026 at 7:00 am
I’ll miss Monty Don, and I know I’m not alone in finding the show a balm for the soul. But this is the perfect opportunity for a shake-upIt’s finally happened. National treasure Monty Don is hanging up his TV garden shears and saying goodbye to Gardeners’ World after more than 20 years as the BBC show’s lead presenter. I’ve been a grower for more than a decade myself, and Monty has […]
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…
by Ammar Kalia on September 11, 2026 at 7:00 am
The sax star turned his back on fame to embrace free jazz. Caught on a tape machine hidden in an overcoat, newly revealed recordings show how he did itIn August 1965, at the height of his fame, saxophonist John Coltrane headlined the DownBeat jazz festival in Chicago. Taking to the stage with a new member of his band, young experimentalist Archie Shepp on tenor, Coltrane’s quartet blew through […]
Lucas Debargue: Gershwin Variations album review – freshness and flair
by Clive Paget on September 11, 2026 at 6:30 am
(Sony)Alongside supple and distinctive accounts of Rhapsody in Blue and the Piano Concerto and Preludes, the French pianist showcases his jazz chops in reinterpretations of Gershwin’s timeless songsEver since Lucas Debargue took fourth prize at the 2015 international Tchaikovsky competition, he’s refused to be pigeonholed. His distinctive journey brings him now to George Gershwin, […]
MPs urged not to take ‘extraordinary risk’ of forcing through assisted dying bill as vote looms
by Jessica Elgot and Peter Walker on September 11, 2026 at 6:18 am
Labour MPs Gareth Snell and Meg Hillier say Lords must be allowed to fulfil duty in scrutinising bill on serious public issueMPs who voted for and against assisted dying have urged their respective sides not to take the “extraordinary risk” of forcing through the bill using an obscure parliamentary procedure if it continues to be blocked by the Lords.Two Labour MPs have written a warning […]
UK economy defies forecasts with surprise 0.4% growth in July
by Heather Stewart Economics editor on September 11, 2026 at 6:02 am
Welcome boost for chancellor with unexpected rise put down to rapid growth of AI in services sector outweighing Iran war fallout The UK economy grew in July as the rapid growth of AI appeared to outweigh the economic damage from the Iran war, in a welcome boost for John Healey before next month’s budget.Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed a surprise 0.4% increase in […]
by Guardian readers on September 11, 2026 at 6:00 am
Your top culinary discoveries, from Bled cake in Slovenia to sardines in Portugal and seafood soup in Spain• Tell us about autumn days out in the UK – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherLast August, the smoky aroma of grilled sardines drifting over the beach in Portimão woke me up from my sunbathing on the beach. Attracted by the aroma of barbecued fish, we found ourselves in the old […]
Mistakes, mistrust and misdirection: 25 years after 9/11, its dark legacy continues to unfold
by David Smith in Washington on September 11, 2026 at 6:00 am
The world’s most powerful country responded to the worst terrorist attack in its history by inflicting terror of its own – around the world, and at homeAs clear as that cloudless September morning, Jenna Jacobs McPartland remembers the moment everything changed. “I was cleaning the bathroom and watching the Today show in the background and nine months pregnant,” the 52-year-old recalls by […]
Slow Horses to Neagley: the seven best shows to stream this week
by Phil Harrison on September 11, 2026 at 6:00 am
Gary Oldman’s hit spy show is as pungently scripted and beautifully performed as ever. Plus: Jack Reacher’s formidable protege gets her own showThere are various blasts from the past as this sour and salty espionage drama returns for season six – although some have more staying power than others. In a development that might hint at a show approaching the end of its natural lifespan […]
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…
by Shadi Khan Saif on September 11, 2026 at 6:00 am
For Australians, Afghanistan became the country where a generation of soldiers served their longest war. For Afghans, it became a country where another generation struggled to build a new lifeA quarter of a century ago today, the world witnessed a devastating series of attacks on the United States that would change the lives of millions across the globe, setting off a vicious cycle of violence […]
by Daisy Hildyard on September 11, 2026 at 6:00 am
With a character inspired by Wittgenstein, this exploration of the mysteries of the universe draws on multiple philosophical traditionsFor several years I ran community groups that involved reading books aloud with other adults. Sharing the experience of reading in that way made me notice how, when one or more of us was baffled by a story, this bafflement was rarely experienced without an […]
BredaPhoto Festival – in pictures
on September 11, 2026 at 6:00 am
The 12th edition of the BredaPhoto Festival opens on 11 September 2026. Under the title Our Songs Came Through, the festival in the Dutch city of Breda brings together stories of comfort and resilienceBredaPhoto Festival 2026: Our Songs Came Through 11 September – 25 October 2026 Continue reading…
TV tonight: Lenny Henry and Joanne McNally pop into the Lycett Arms
by Phil Harrison, Ali Catterall, Hannah J Davies and Graeme Virtue on September 11, 2026 at 5:20 am
They join pub landlord Joe for more a night of more convivial chaos. Plus: cosy crime in Brooke Shields’ You’re Killing Me. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, Channel 4It’s opening time once again at Joe Lycett’s paisley-carpeted boozer, and even though the pub is only open for an hour a week, Lycett isn’t a man to do things by halves. Accordingly, the premises are legit, the […]
Ashes legal dispute: Hampshire damages claim led to lack of 2027 Test in north of England
by Exclusive by Matt Hughes on September 11, 2026 at 5:00 am
Hampshire paid £1m by ECB after missing out in 2023County challenged decision to give Headingley matchThe lack of Ashes cricket in the north of England next summer is the result of a legal dispute that followed the allocation of venues for the 2023 series against Australia, which also involved the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) paying about £1m in damages to Hampshire.The Guardian can […]
Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for ricotta, blackberry and lemon cake | The sweet spot
by Benjamina Ebuehi on September 11, 2026 at 5:00 am
Make the most of the early-autumn glut of fruit with this quick, squidgy-crumbed bake that’s bursting with berriesEvery year, I get annoyed with myself for not making the most of blackberry season, and then it’s gone before I’ve had a chance really to enjoy them. They’re such great berries to bake with, and here I’ve scattered them in a simple ricotta cake. It’s a quick, one-bowl bake […]
Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog
by Alex Daniel on September 11, 2026 at 5:00 am
National Audit Office says failure to implement £70bn modernisation would also hold back economic growthThe ‘great grid upgrade’ is off track – ministers should spell out the risks for billsConsumers will pay higher energy bills unless the UK government speeds up work on a vast programme of upgrades to the electricity grid to enable the switch to renewables, the public spending watchdog […]
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
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…
Oz says ‘AI-based avatars’ can help rural communities. Some leaders disagree
by O. Rose Broderick on September 10, 2026 at 11:34 am
Feds invest in AI for heart failure, vaccines and this year’s midterms, and more health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: What to expect from UniQure’s upcoming Huntington’s gene therapy readout
by Adam Feuerstein on September 10, 2026 at 10:30 am
Before the end of September, UniQure is expected to report four-year results from the closely tracked clinical trial of its gene therapy for Huntington’s disease.
STAT+: Roivant is one of the savviest dealmakers in biotech. It also has a secret weapon
by Adam Feuerstein on September 10, 2026 at 10:30 am
A Roivant lung disease drug has succeeded in a mid-stage study. But the drug’s origins are another fascinating aspect to the story.
STAT+: Five midterm races to watch that could be crucial for vaccine policy
by Chelsea Cirruzzo on September 10, 2026 at 8:30 am
GOP candidates in Iowa and Florida are embracing vaccine skepticism, while Democrats in Michigan and South Carolina are ready for a fight.
Trump officials say AI will help save rural health care. Some leaders in the field don’t believe it
by Daniel Payne on September 10, 2026 at 8:30 am
Rural health care providers have struggled for years. The Trump administration is pointing to a cutting-edge, if unproven way to save them: artificial intelligence.
by Michael P.H. Stanley and Isaiah Kletenik on September 10, 2026 at 8:30 am
“Nothing in the recent reporting about John Fetterman is medically surprising,” write Michael P.H. Stanley and Isaiah Kletenik.
STAT+: U.K. unveils recommendations for regulating AI in medicine
by Andrew Joseph on September 9, 2026 at 11:01 pm
A U.K. commission has unveiled its recommendations for how the country should regulate artificial intelligence in medicine.
Coroner releases details of infants who died amid growing Pennsylvania measles outbreak
by Associated Press on September 9, 2026 at 9:44 pm
The two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania last month involved infants, and the virus itself caused one of the deaths, a Pennsylvania coroner confirmed Wednesday.
STAT+: ARPA-H to invest $62 million to develop FDA-authorized AI to help treat heart failure
by Mario Aguilar on September 9, 2026 at 4:01 pm
ARPA-H, the government agency that funds cutting edge health research, plans to commit $62.7 million to develop artificial intelligence bots that direct treatment of heart failure.
STAT+: Can AI fix the emergency room?
by Brittany Trang on September 9, 2026 at 2:58 pm
AI can’t change the ER’s problems, which exemplify health care’s bigger problems, writes Brittany Trang in this week’s AI Prognosis.
STAT+: Orexin discoverers awarded prestigious Lasker award
by Elaine Chen and Allison DeAngelis on September 9, 2026 at 1:38 pm
A new FDA CBER head, AI company Schrodinger with a new startup, and more biotech news from The Readout
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an AstraZeneca COPD win, the FDA filling key jobs, and more
by Ed Silverman on September 9, 2026 at 1:15 pm
An AstraZeneca drug reduced the dangerous flare-ups that worsen COPD in a pair of late-stage trials
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.
by Jon Brodkin on September 10, 2026 at 8:55 pm
Judge tosses lawsuits, says plaintiffs didn’t allege any real privacy violation.
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.
by Ryan Whitwam on September 10, 2026 at 6:41 pm
App support is slim right now, but Google says more are coming.
by Ashley Belanger on September 10, 2026 at 6:14 pm
“Bankruptcy cannot become the new land grab for AI.”
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.
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.
by Jeremy Hsu on September 10, 2026 at 4:53 pm
DJI drones that already supply Mount Everest camps assist Nepal’s flood relief.
by Robert Pearlman on September 10, 2026 at 11:30 am
“Artemis II is done.”
by Dan Goodin on September 9, 2026 at 8:55 pm
A patch gap and the hastened pace of AI-based vulnerability discovery are likely contributors.
by Eric Berger on September 9, 2026 at 8:27 pm
“We will not be relevant without a massive rocket at a massive cadence.”
by Ashley Belanger on September 9, 2026 at 8:06 pm
US urges AI firms to ID, then secretly switch, Chinese users to less-capable models.
by Ryan Whitwam on September 9, 2026 at 7:42 pm
Apple’s first foldable can be yours next month.
by Jennifer Ouellette on September 9, 2026 at 7:31 pm
New study detects 3,200 references to Beatles song titles and lyrics in academic papers.
by Jon Brodkin on September 9, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Four women sue Amazon, say company denied basic accommodations and fired them.
by Jeremy Hsu on September 9, 2026 at 6:58 pm
AirPods 5 with noise cancellation is cheaper than its predecessor.
by Scharon Harding on September 9, 2026 at 6:47 pm
New Apple Intelligence features, too.
by Beth Mole on September 9, 2026 at 6:39 pm
Here are the evidence-based recommendations and this year’s vaccine rollout.
by Samuel Axon on September 9, 2026 at 5:38 pm
There’s also a new thermal management system, reducing overheating.
by Jeremy Hsu on September 9, 2026 at 5:11 pm
UN-backed Equal Earth map has educational value but won’t alter navigation apps.
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on September 9, 2026 at 6:28 pm
Experts say the peptide craze is part of a broader phenomenon, as patients look beyond the regulated health system to address problems that doctors have struggled to treat
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on September 2, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The first thing you’re likely to notice is the blue bill. But beyond appearances, the duck has an exciting story to tell about conservation and recovery
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on September 2, 2026 at 11:30 am
Scientists are realizing that turtles, lizards and crocodilians communicate vocally more than they once thought
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on August 28, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Before they become sandy souvenirs, the baubles in the bubbles of the shoreline serve as a veritable fortress for creatures like clams, mussels and conchs
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on August 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The sport’s hard-court surfaces can reach some 30 degrees hotter than the surrounding air. With elite players suffering heat illness on the world stage, athletes are following personalized cooling plans
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on August 25, 2026 at 11:00 am
Meet the team that closely monitors the playful canines, which need help to form diverse packs and stop their numbers from dwindling
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on August 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Pluto is now the most well known of the outer worlds beyond Neptune—and the darling of the solar system
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on August 18, 2026 at 4:00 pm
The idea that universes evolve like organisms sat on the fringes of theoretical physics for decades. Then, a Substack post and a 2022 find by the James Webb Space Telescope boosted the concept
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on August 14, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The dolphin-like marine mammals returned to San Francisco Bay in 2008 after a decades-long absence from the area. Scientists took the rare opportunity to closely observe their behavior, and what they uncovered might help at-risk porpoise populations
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on August 11, 2026 at 12:30 pm
The drug, paired with intensive psychological support, may loosen the rigid patterns of thought associated with the eating disorder, scientists say—but they caution that it is not a magic cure
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on August 10, 2026 at 2:11 pm
The four astronauts who rounded Earth’s natural satellite in April got an extremely rare view of the dark lunar disk blocking out the sun. Researchers say the observations provide unique scientific value for understanding our star’s mysteries
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on August 7, 2026 at 7:15 pm
For 20 years, the National Geographic photographer has showcased Earth’s animals in a series of striking images that make even the tiniest creatures look immense
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on August 6, 2026 at 7:32 pm
A recent mapping study examines places in northwestern Africa where coastal ecosystems overlap with surf breaks, highlighting areas that could support recreation, the environment and local economies, if protected
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on August 5, 2026 at 7:13 pm
The work challenges the assumption that all life descended from one free-living cell. Instead, it suggests that two microbial lineages, the bacteria and archaea, evolved independently from a primordial, nonliving ancestor
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on July 31, 2026 at 10:33 pm
A century ago, resident wolves were eliminated from the park. In 1995, biologists brought them back, marking a historic reintroduction of a top carnivore
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on July 28, 2026 at 8:40 pm
Ever since that first daguerreotype on a light-sensitive metal plate, eclipse observations have continued to unveil the star’s corona and bring people together to experience the solar system’s majesty
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on July 27, 2026 at 6:22 pm
By cannibalizing their siblings in the womb or avoiding meat-eating pliosaurs, fearsome carnivores like the megalodon ballooned to proportions that would dwarf any shark alive today
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on July 21, 2026 at 4:48 pm
In a recent study, researchers dated a historic lahar called the Electron Mudflow to the summer of 1507, establishing a way to determine when past geologic events around the Puget Sound occurred
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 […]
NHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissions
by Denis Campbell Health policy editor on September 10, 2026 at 2:32 pm
Record demand for A&E units, ambulance services and NHS 111 shows extreme heat having unprecedented impact on health, experts sayThe NHS came under its most intense strain ever as a result of the summer’s five heatwaves, amid warnings that extreme heat is having an unprecedented impact on human health.A&E units, ambulance services and the NHS 111 telephone advice line all experienced […]
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 […]
English winemakers expect ‘vintage year’ after record-breaking summer heat
by Helena Horton on September 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Hot weather means sweeter grapes, but outlook gloomier for beermakers, as drought diminishes barley harvestEnglish sparkling winemakers expect their earliest grape harvest and a “vintage year” after a scorching summer quickly ripened grapes.However, beer sellers have warned of a potential shortage after record-breaking temperatures and a drought hitting much of England has caused poor yields […]
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 […]
UK ministers explore raising price of water for industrial users amid shortages
by Pippa Neill Environment reporter on September 10, 2026 at 11:14 am
Environment Agency says talks under way about increasing prices for industrial users to try to reduce poor water managementMinisters are exploring making water more expensive for some users, in the face of severe supply shortages.Despite the UK being a famously wet country, the precarious nature of the water supply has been made particularly acute this summer, with almost three-quarters of […]
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 […]
World must reject climate culture wars or face economic ruin, says UN’s Stiell
by Fiona Harvey Environment editor on September 10, 2026 at 10:42 am
Warning by United Nations climate chief comes as EU data shows August 2026 was joint hottest month everAttempts to stoke a climate crisis culture war must be rejected or the world will face economic disaster, the UN’s climate chief has warned.Simon Stiell, the executive secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, warned that this year’s “hot as hell” summer had killed tens […]
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 […]
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 […]
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…
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
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
by Aeon Video on September 9, 2026 at 10:01 am
Indigenous knowledge and art overwrite colonial cartography to correct the historical record in Central Australia- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Alison Bashford on September 8, 2026 at 10:00 am
Physicians reject palmistry as nonsense. But reading the creases of our palms for hidden meaning is what doctors have always done- by Alison BashfordRead on Aeon
The planet is… up to something
by Aeon Video on September 7, 2026 at 10:01 am
An astronaut’s image of Earth from the 2026 lunar flyby reveals not our profound smallness but our growing significance- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Shawn Miller on September 7, 2026 at 10:00 am
A century ago, the Pan-American road promised a new era of fraternity between the two continents. Did it succeed?- by Shawn MillerRead on Aeon
by Les Coleman on September 4, 2026 at 10:00 am
Neoliberal policies have hollowed out democracies and spawned unchecked oligarchs. Grasping their structure points to a fix- by Les ColemanRead on Aeon
by Siobhan Unwin & Kathryne Ford on September 3, 2026 at 10:00 am
Hans Christian Andersen’s tantrum in Charles Dickens’s garden was a case of ‘too muchness’, emotions bursting past respectability- by Siobhan Unwin & Kathryne FordRead on Aeon
by Justin Neuman on September 1, 2026 at 10:00 am
We are most human when we play freely, imaginatively, pointlessly. Gamification risks atrophying that most precious capacity- by Justin NeumanRead on Aeon
by Peter A Coclanis on August 31, 2026 at 10:00 am
The nation’s water is secure, but its food is another matter: lessons from the city-state in efficiency versus self-sufficiency- by Peter A CoclanisRead on Aeon
by Sarah Berg on August 21, 2026 at 10:00 am
From childhood, women are trained to restrict their appetite. And there’s a huge, hidden, cognitive price to pay for it- by Sarah BergRead on Aeon
A vocabulary for the future: touch
by Aeon Video on August 20, 2026 at 10:01 am
A mesmerising blend of words and images make touch a doorway into the deepest questions in physics and philosophy- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Eliran Arazi on August 20, 2026 at 10:00 am
The Andoque of the Amazon know what we have forgotten: the forest’s most beautiful creatures are also its most dangerous- by Eliran AraziRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on August 19, 2026 at 10:01 am
The sorrows and redemptions of visitors who mailed their ‘souvenirs’ back to Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Geertje Bol on August 18, 2026 at 10:00 am
Early feminists like Mary Astell and Catharine Macaulay refused their male peers’ advice to remain polite in debate. Why?- by Geertje BolRead on Aeon
The World Famous Gopher Hole Museum
by Aeon Video on August 17, 2026 at 10:01 am
In this bittersweet portrait of a farm town in Canada, taxidermied gophers preserve a place that no longer exists- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Ella Browning on August 17, 2026 at 10:00 am
The lives that slither and scurry beneath the soil’s surface are vital for ecological health: now we can listen in to them- by Ella BrowningRead on Aeon
by Consuelo Araos on August 14, 2026 at 10:00 am
The self-built homes of Santiago are precarious and ever changing. They are, always and at once, being and becoming- by Consuelo AraosRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on August 13, 2026 at 10:01 am
After half a century in the making, an observatory in New Mexico lets viewers peer 13,000 years into the future and the past- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Azania Imtiaz Patel on August 13, 2026 at 10:00 am
In a bid for spiritual renewal, I made a pilgrimage to Islam’s holy city. Almost everything I expected to see was gone- by Azania Imtiaz PatelRead on Aeon