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Visa Is Cutting 2,600 Jobs — AI Is Only Part of the Reason: ‘We Must Continue Evolving How We Work’
by Jonathan Small on July 29, 2026 at 1:20 pm
The cuts hit tech and product teams hardest, and Visa isn’t alone. PayPal and Block have made similar moves recently.
Most Founders Leave 6 Figures on the Table When They Sell. Here’s Why.
by Pedro Sostre on July 28, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Below the $8 million mark, no banker is in the room telling you what your business is actually worth — but the levers that decide it are knowable, and most of them can be pulled years before a buyer ever calls.
by Amanda Breen on July 28, 2026 at 9:53 pm
Sean Henry had an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age.
10 Reasons Every Business Owner Should Start Going Live on YouTube
by Tonia Ryan on July 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Live streaming is one of the most effective ways to reach your target audience and build a real, lasting connection with customers.
Major Brands Like Target Are Betting on Creators With Just 500 Followers. Could You Be Next?
by Sherin Shibu on July 28, 2026 at 6:56 pm
Brands are spending more money on creators with small audiences.
78% of Marketers Struggle to Personalize at Scale. Here’s What Works.
by Joy Gendusa on July 28, 2026 at 6:30 pm
I’ve increased revenue by nearly $60 million since 2020. Here’s how we use data, automation and timing to personalize our marketing and drive action.
by Sherin Shibu on July 28, 2026 at 6:13 pm
One seller does $260,000 per month in sales, while another does about $70,000 a month.
I Spent 25 Years on Stage as a Magician. It Taught Me Why Most Business Owners Lose the Sale.
by Jimi Gibson on July 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The reason your call to action gets ignored has nothing to do with your offer — it is because you skipped the two moments every audience needs before they are willing to say yes.
by Dan Bova on July 28, 2026 at 5:17 pm
Chicago entrepreneur Early Walker is taking a 10-city tour to help small businesses reach their full potential.
Are You Feeling Stuck in Your Career? Here’s How to Find Your Way Forward.
by Catherine Uhlinger on July 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Here’s how career transitions can become the beginning of a new chapter and why one thoughtful decision can reshape your future.
by Emily Long on July 29, 2026 at 6:00 pm
New additions include reality competition show ‘Let’s Marry Harry,’ thriller film ‘The Whisper Man,’ and ‘Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing.’
by Emily Long on July 29, 2026 at 5:30 pm
It’s a ad abuse scheme known as “AfterCall.”
by Jake Peterson on July 29, 2026 at 5:11 pm
Claude might’ve shared your chats on Google, but you can avoid that in the future.
by Jake Peterson on July 29, 2026 at 3:00 pm
You can let Gemini understand your screen and take action on your behalf.
by Amanda Chatel on July 28, 2026 at 9:30 pm
It offers AI picture enhancement modes and Alexa built-in for less than $600.
by Daniel Oropeza on July 28, 2026 at 9:00 pm
It’s waterproof, has a strong bass, and will look great by your desk or nightstand.
by Daniel Oropeza on July 28, 2026 at 8:30 pm
The AirPods Max 2 came out in April, and they’re already $100 off.
by Naima Karp on July 28, 2026 at 8:00 pm
Get a big-screen, business-ready laptop for under $1,000.
by Meredith Dietz on July 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Everything from home gym basics to a full-blown Peloton.
by Beth Skwarecki on July 28, 2026 at 5:30 pm
More accurate data in workouts? Yes, please.
by Emily Long on July 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Those phishing emails are not from Spotify.
by Ross Johnson on July 28, 2026 at 4:30 pm
More addictive shows about toxic relationships.
by Ritoban Mukherjee on July 28, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Email aliases aren’t foolproof, but these strategies can help.
by Jake Peterson on July 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm
You don’t need to buy your next Apple device.
by Daniel Oropeza on July 27, 2026 at 9:55 pm
Keep up with all of the best deals that Lifehacker publishes, including laptops, speakers, TVs, security cameras, and more.
by Jake Peterson on July 27, 2026 at 9:00 pm
This is the second time convos with the AI have leaked onto Google Search.
by Jake Peterson on July 27, 2026 at 8:58 pm
If your phone isn’t working, it’s not just you: T-Mobile is down.
by Daniel Oropeza on July 27, 2026 at 8:55 pm
Stock up on binders, planners, tissues, and more.
by Naima Karp on July 27, 2026 at 8:30 pm
Get a wireless AWD robot mower with LiDAR and dual cameras at its lowest price ever.
by Stephen Johnson on July 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Apple’s first pair of smart glasses is expected in 2027, giving the company a year to figure out how avoid the social stigma of Meta’s glasses.
by olivia.maule@futurenet.com (Olivia Maule) on July 29, 2026 at 5:46 pm
A century-old mystery about the night sky’s famous “shoulder star” may finally be solved, as astronomers capture the sharpest image yet of a small star tucked close beside the dying Betelgeuse.
Monkeys have a basic intuition for geometry, study suggests
on July 29, 2026 at 4:43 pm
Baboons and macaques appear to use some of the same mental strategies as humans when matching shapes, suggesting that the foundations of geometry evolved in a common ancestor.
by pandora.dewan@futurenet.com (Pandora Dewan) on July 29, 2026 at 4:36 pm
The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz may pose significant biosecurity hazards as well as economic impacts, with potentially devastating consequences for global ecosystems and human health.
High-powered lasers can wirelessly charge drones mid-flight
on July 29, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Chinese researchers have successfully charged a drone using just a laser, in a breakthrough that could change how we approach unmanned flight
How to watch ‘Expedition X: Atomic Sharks’ – stream ‘Shark Week’ 2026 from anywhere
on July 29, 2026 at 1:00 pm
How to watch “Expedition X: Atomic Sharks” online, as Phil Torres and Heather Amaro investigate the effects of nuclear fallout on the Marshall Islands’ waters.
‘Demon cavefish’ discovered under WWII chemical weapons facility in Alabama
on July 29, 2026 at 12:21 pm
Introducing demon cavefish ( Demogorgonichthys arcanus); the rare eyeless predators that have been hiding in plain sight below a military base for decades.
Which solar eclipse viewing method is right for you?
on July 29, 2026 at 11:00 am
From eclipse glasses to smart telescopes, here are eight safe ways to experience the Aug. 12, 2026, solar eclipse
Catch an orange ‘Buck Moon’ rise tonight before a month of solar and lunar eclipses
on July 29, 2026 at 10:05 am
July’s full moon will be at its best on the night of July 29. It’s the last regular full moon before a total solar eclipse and partial lunar eclipse in August.
Diagnostic dilemma: Rare ‘spinal stroke’ struck an 8-year-old and temporarily paralyzed her
on July 29, 2026 at 10:00 am
When an 8-year-old suddenly lost the ability to walk, doctors ruled out infection and autoimmune disease before uncovering a rare explanation.
America’s gun violence epidemic, through the eyes of a Chicago trauma surgeon
on July 29, 2026 at 9:00 am
Health editor Nicoletta Lanese spoke with trauma surgeon Dr. Selwyn Rogers Jr. about his new book, “Healing the Gun Violence Epidemic.”
by olivia.maule@futurenet.com (Olivia Maule) on July 28, 2026 at 9:27 pm
A strong inland earthquake in southwestern Japan trapped people inside a shopping center and damaged infrastructure. Here’s what made this quake unusual and why aftershocks remain a concern.
A strange string of a dozen galaxies keeps surprising astronomers with its missing dark matter
on July 28, 2026 at 8:04 pm
Astronomers have discovered a third galaxy without dark matter in a strange string of a dozen dwarf galaxies. A violent collision is likely to blame.
Scientists may have found a clue to prevent muscles from aging, study hints
on July 28, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Scientists have identified a compound that may help preserve muscle in aging mice. Someday, this may help people with muscle atrophy.
by olivia.maule@futurenet.com (Olivia Maule) on July 28, 2026 at 4:09 pm
A small, endangered pod of orcas off Spain and Portugal has sunk at least eight boats since 2020, and despite speculation, the real explanation might have nothing to do with revenge.
How to watch ‘Jurassic Sharks’ online – stream ‘Shark Week’ 2026 from anywhere
on July 28, 2026 at 3:00 pm
How to watch “Jurassic Sharks” online from anywhere, with the special set to use visual effects to flesh out the fossils of ancient cartilaginous fish.
Introducing Live Science Pro — a new space to get all the science with none of the distractions
by alexander.mcnamara@futurenet.com (Alexander McNamara) on July 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Go beyond the headlines to read the latest in-depth science features, op-eds, book excerpts and more.
The ultimate packing list for Aug. 12, as a solar eclipse coincides with the Perseid meteors peak
on July 28, 2026 at 11:00 am
From solar binoculars and smart telescopes to camp chairs and stargazing tents, here’s what to consider for one of the greatest days of skywatching in years.
on July 28, 2026 at 10:38 am
A 2011 satellite photo shows off an “imbricate fan” of alternating rocks in Pakistan’s Sulaiman Range. The striking structure formed along the boundary of two tectonic plates that have long been locked in a geological tug-of-war.
‘World models’ are the future of AI, but how do they work?
on July 28, 2026 at 8:52 am
Scientists are increasingly looking at building world models to get AI equipped to handle and interact with our physical reality.
As crypto perpetual futures boom, Ethereum’s role is shifting
by Margaux Nijkerk on July 29, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Rather than competing directly with faster chains, some builders argue Ethereum’s strength lies in supporting the layer-2 networks where trading is taking place.
Fed holds rates steady, extending pause as markets await Kevin Warsh’s policy roadmap
by Krisztian Sandor on July 29, 2026 at 5:58 pm
For the first time in several years, markets were somewhat split on whether the U.S. central bank would hike rates.
The traditional 9-to-5 banking day is officially dying, says Morgan Stanley execs
by Helene Braun on July 29, 2026 at 4:09 pm
Tokenization and 24/7 markets are reshaping finance, making always-on banking a reality.
Stablecoin firm Brale says new protocol can remove a major hurdle to scaling custom tokens
by Krisztian Sandor on July 29, 2026 at 3:27 pm
Today’s bridge model won’t scale as hundreds of companies issue their own stablecoins, fragmenting liquidity, Brale CEO Ben Milne said in an interview.
Coinbase hit by spot trading slump: Wall Street trims expectations ahead of earnings
by Helene Braun on July 29, 2026 at 3:15 pm
Wall Street expects a sluggish second quarter from Coinbase as crypto trading activity cools, putting all eyes on and pending U.S. crypto legislation.
Crypto Long & Short: What this year’s $972 million crypto hacks actually tell us about security
by Mitchell Amador on July 29, 2026 at 3:13 pm
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short, Immunefi’s Mitchell Amador writes that most of 2026’s stolen crypto is leaving through keys, signers and governance, not contract bugs, and explains why “we were audited” was never the same as “we are safe.”
Ethereum Foundation names pcaversaccio to board amid leadership changes
by Margaux Nijkerk on July 29, 2026 at 2:11 pm
pcaversaccio (known as “pc”), is a prominent security researcher in the Ethereum ecosystem. His addition brings the foundation’s board to four members.
The inside story of how a hike in Hong Kong changed crypto trading forever
by Oliver Knight on July 29, 2026 at 1:53 pm
“We were a scrappy startup,” Delo said of BitMEX back in 2016, when it launched the first perpetual future. “We thought, ‘Just get it out there. If it was any good, the market would show us.’”
About $80 million ZEC crosses into Zcash’s new Ironwood pool in the first day
by Shaurya Malwa on July 29, 2026 at 1:32 pm
Roughly 5% of the funds in the retired Orchard pool have gone through the turnstile. The rest sit in a pool that can no longer take deposits.
The systemic-risk debate over perpetual futures is aimed at the wrong target
by Chris Tyrer on July 29, 2026 at 1:00 pm
As perpetuals enter regulated markets, critics warn they import systemic risk. But the risk comes from venue design — leverage limits, margin rules, index construction, and default handling — not the contract itself, argues Chris Tyrer, President of Bullish Exchange.
BNY targets $8.6 trillion transfer agency market on blockchain rails
by Olivier Acuna on July 29, 2026 at 12:18 pm
The world’s largest custodian will keep its existing system while adding a digital ownership record for tokenized funds.
3 reasons Wednesday’s Fed meeting is pivotal for BTC
by Omkar Godbole on July 29, 2026 at 11:15 am
Your day-ahead look for July 29, 2026
Bitcoin steadies above $64,000 as crypto looks to Fed interest-rate decision
by Oliver Knight on July 29, 2026 at 10:34 am
BTC added 0.75% before the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Inflation at 4.1% keeps an increase firmly on the table even as oil prices ease.
Binance offers gold and silver options after commodity futures pull in billions in daily volume
by Omkar Godbole on July 29, 2026 at 10:00 am
The crypto exchange unveils commodity options following strong uptake for gold and silver perps.
Ionic Digital jumps 26% in Nasdaq debut, giving Celsius Network claimholders an exit route
by Francisco Rodrigues on July 29, 2026 at 9:22 am
The bitcoin miner reached a market valuation of roughly $2.8 billion based on its 44.9 million shares outstanding.
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism
by Francisco Rodrigues on July 29, 2026 at 9:10 am
The charges could result in life imprisonment, escalating an investigation that has already led to over 100 million rubles in fines for the platform this year.
SpaceX is a battleground Solana must win
by Brian Smith on July 29, 2026 at 8:00 am
Perps are a trojan horse to bring all of traditional finance onchain, argues Brian Smith, president of the Jito Foundation.
Live updates: Bitcoin attempts to hold $64,000 ahead of Fed as AI favorites fall again
by Shaurya Malwa on July 29, 2026 at 6:25 am
Markets price a hold at Wednesday’s decision, but a real minority sees a surprise hike, with Citadel Securities and UBS among those flagging the risk.
Company behind AI trade that caused $60 million crypto liquidations to cover all losses
by Shaurya Malwa on July 29, 2026 at 6:03 am
The mark price fell 19% on a single pre-market trade in Korea. The company says its oracle worked exactly as designed.
Citadel bets on a Fed rate hike Wednesday as bitcoin analysts call a hold. Someone will be wrong.
by Omkar Godbole on July 29, 2026 at 5:37 am
Citadel’s macro team says Wednesday’s hike isn’t about the data. It’s about Warsh’s best shot at making a surprise actually count before the market stops being surprised.
Brazilian Women Will Be Able to Carry Pepper Spray for Self-Defense – Men Will Not
by /u/tasttychips1000 on July 29, 2026 at 5:16 pm
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Oil Prices Surge by 7.2% After Trump Vows to ‘Hit Iran Hard’ Following Missile Attack
by /u/its-luchen on July 29, 2026 at 5:16 pm
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US military may require some troops in Mideast to surrender cell phones, sources say
by /u/Little-Chemical5006 on July 29, 2026 at 4:01 pm
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Canadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to US in 2025 after Trump’s return to office | Canada
by /u/The-Great-Mullein on July 29, 2026 at 4:00 pm
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Lavrov Says West Has United Against Russia, Warns of Its ‘Dismemberment’
by /u/ArgentineBeauty on July 29, 2026 at 3:58 pm
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‘We have special forces protection’: Netanyahu tells Hannity he’s not afraid of ICC arrest warrants
by /u/barsik_ on July 29, 2026 at 1:29 pm
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Japan’s population falls below 120 million for first time in 42 years as birth crisis deepens
by /u/rdh2dmd on July 29, 2026 at 1:12 pm
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Zelenskyy asks Trump for emergency delivery of Patriot air defence missiles
by /u/pravda_eng_official on July 29, 2026 at 1:08 pm
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More than half of England officially in drought – Environment Agency
by /u/Kagedeah on July 29, 2026 at 11:56 am
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Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with aiding terrorism, he gives Moscow the finger
by /u/PauloPatricio on July 29, 2026 at 10:29 am
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Ukraine’s National Guard downs Russian spy drone at record altitude of 6,400 m
by /u/EnoughPrimary6700 on July 29, 2026 at 9:57 am
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Ukrainian forces strike Ryazan refinery and Russian Black Sea Fleet boat base
by /u/EnoughPrimary6700 on July 29, 2026 at 9:28 am
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‘They’re Enemies Like India’: Pakistan’s Khawaja Asif Defends Killing Of 32 PoK Protestors
by /u/delicat10 on July 29, 2026 at 9:24 am
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Shopify CEO appears to endorse giving more votes to wealthy Canadians
by /u/rmumford on July 29, 2026 at 9:07 am
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NYT: Iran wanted to fire ballistic missile on Ukrainian port
by /u/pravda_eng_official on July 29, 2026 at 7:55 am
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Nepal’s tiger population quadruples since 2010
by /u/raidraidraid on July 29, 2026 at 7:43 am
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Russia Charges Telegram Founder Durov With Aiding Terrorism
by /u/bloomberg on July 29, 2026 at 6:41 am
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/r/WorldNews Live Thread: Russian Invasion of Ukraine Day 1616, Part 1 (Thread #1763)
by /u/WorldNewsMods on July 29, 2026 at 4:02 am
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Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say
by /u/T_Shurt on July 29, 2026 at 4:02 am
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by Mathew Di Salvo on July 29, 2026 at 5:53 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Democratic Senator Backs Clarity Act — With Proposed Law Enforcement Changes Included: Report Lawmakers — mostly Democrats —are still pushing for changes to the long-awaited bill. This post Democratic Senator Backs Clarity Act — With Proposed Law Enforcement Changes Included: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on July 29, 2026 at 3:41 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Banking Lobby CEO Talks Crypto Clarity Act as Senators Race To Pass Bill The Clarity Act has stalled so far this year partly because of the banking lobby. This post Banking Lobby CEO Talks Crypto Clarity Act as Senators Race To Pass Bill first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on July 29, 2026 at 2:12 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Crypto Giant DCG Warns Senate: Pass Clarity Act or Lose Ground to Singapore, UAE The crypto conglomerate is the latest to show support for the bill in its current form. This post Crypto Giant DCG Warns Senate: Pass Clarity Act or Lose Ground to Singapore, UAE first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on July 28, 2026 at 9:53 pm
Bitcoin Magazine SEC Chairman Says He’s ‘Committed’ to Helping Advance Crypto Clarity Act SEC Chairman Paul Atkins is the latest to throw support behind the crypto bill. This post SEC Chairman Says He’s ‘Committed’ to Helping Advance Crypto Clarity Act first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on July 28, 2026 at 8:08 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Dubai-Based Emirates Airline Adds Bitcoin and Crypto Payments The airline first teased Bitcoin payments back in 2022. This post Dubai-Based Emirates Airline Adds Bitcoin and Crypto Payments first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Mathew Di Salvo on July 28, 2026 at 6:48 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Dips As Crypto Clarity Act Hopes Fade Some lawmakers are hoping the long-awaited Clarity Act gets a vote by next week. This post Bitcoin Dips As Crypto Clarity Act Hopes Fade first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.
by Juan Galt on July 28, 2026 at 6:05 pm
Bitcoin Magazine I Scanned the Entire Bitcoin Blockchain for Images. What I Found Will Shock You After three days of validation and half a day of deep scanning, the findings force a hard look at what “content on the blockchain” really means for ordinary node operators. This post I Scanned the Entire Bitcoin Blockchain for Images. What I Found Will Shock You first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine […]
by Allard Peng on July 28, 2026 at 5:40 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Quick Maths On STRC Buybacks: The Truth About Net Bitcoin Per Share and Accretion Understanding the logic behind STRC preferred stock buybacks starts with familiarity around Strategy’s newest metric. This post Quick Maths On STRC Buybacks: The Truth About Net Bitcoin Per Share and Accretion first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Allard Peng.
by Mathew Di Salvo on July 28, 2026 at 5:23 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Core Scientific Adds More Bitcoin To Balance Sheet in Q2 Despite Selling Strategy While the publicly-traded miner’s holdings have shrunk overall this year, the company has quickly added more Bitcoin to its balance sheet the past quarter. This post Core Scientific Adds More Bitcoin To Balance Sheet in Q2 Despite Selling Strategy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written […]
by Mathew Di Salvo on July 28, 2026 at 3:17 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Bank of Russia Creates New Rules For Crypto Trading Russia’s central bank on Monday published draft regulations for the trading of digital currencies. The Bank of Russia released the changes to its “organized trading” rules, including the term “digital currency” throughout. The new rules are for organizations like crypto exchanges, which now have to report […]
Probing Binary Stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud with the JWST
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on July 29, 2026 at 5:22 pm
Astronomers want to know how universal the initial mass fraction (IMF) of galaxies is. To do they that, they need to discern binary stars in other galaxies, a difficult task. Researchers used the JWST to study the Small Magellanic Cloud and determine how many binary stars are there, since they can confuse measurements of the IMF.
ESCAPADE Images Earth and Moon From Its Temporary Home
by David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson) on July 29, 2026 at 2:46 pm
Sometimes, you have embark on a journey to appreciate home. The Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (ESCAPADE) mission recently gave us just such a view of our homeworld and our large natural satellite, as seen from the spacecrafts’ temporary orbit around the Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange point.
A Wandering Black Hole Meets a Wandering Star
by Carolyn Collins Petersen (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cc-petersen) on July 29, 2026 at 1:13 am
What happens when a black hole and a star meet in the middle of nowhere in a galaxy? It sounds like it could be a dramatic science fiction backdrop, with some hapless starship caught in the crunch. Actually, such encounters in real life are pretty rare. They happen maybe once every 100,000 years. But, when they do occur, the immense gravity of the supermassive black hole tears the star apart. […]
Samples of Lunar Rock Are Leading Scientists to Rethink the Moon’s History
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on July 28, 2026 at 11:44 pm
Based on a new analysis of the Chang’e-6 lunar samples, scientists are again questioning the timing and intensity of the Late Heavy Bombardment period.
Astrobiology Offers Crucial Window Onto Earth’s Distant Past And Future
by Bruce Dorminey (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/bruce) on July 28, 2026 at 10:48 pm
The search for extrasolar rocky planets circling other stars is more than mere science. It offers researchers a chance to gain crucial insight into how our own planet functions.
Galaxy Mergers May Not Stifle Star Formation After All, According to Illustris TNG
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on July 28, 2026 at 6:16 pm
In recent years, the idea that galaxy mergers are responsible for quenching galaxies has grown in importance. This paradigm says that galaxies merge, their black holes form a powerful quasar, and that quasar stifles star formation. But new results from the IllustrisTNG simulations shows that this paradigm may not be accurate.
A Distant Primordial Object May Be a Newborn Little Red Dot
by Carolyn Collins Petersen (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cc-petersen) on July 28, 2026 at 5:23 pm
Little Red Dots are among the most intriguing discoveries made to date by the infrared-sensitive James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). They are distant, small objects that appear red in the JWST observations and they’ve only been known since 2024. More than 300 of them have been found as part of JWST’s infrared surveys of the early Universe.
Into Totality: Our Guide to the August 12th Total Solar Eclipse
by David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson) on July 28, 2026 at 4:53 pm
Where will you be on August 12th? Many an eclipse chaser and the ‘eclipse curious’ will make the journey to stand in the Moon’s shadow on that fast-approaching Wednesday date. This unique eclipse sees the pencil-thin shadow of our Moon curl around the Earth’s pole, before arcing across Greenland, Iceland and the Iberian peninsula towards a dramatic sunset over the western Mediterranean.
Martian Space Suits Will Need To Be 40% Lighter
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on July 28, 2026 at 11:53 am
Long before a human ever sets foot on the Red Planet, we already know how hard the environment is. Once one finally does, the only things protecting them from that harsh environment will be the infrastructure we’ve built up there, and the spacesuit that keeps that in a protective bubble. Unfortunately, modern space suits aren’t built with Martian gravity, which is 3/8ths of Earth’s, in […]
JWST Could Spot Volcanic “Exo-Ios” Around Super-Jupiters
by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on July 28, 2026 at 5:56 am
Jupiter’s moon, Io, is the most volcanically active planetary body in the solar system, boasting hundreds of active volcanoes spewing molten lava into space. This occurs from a process called tidal heating where Jupiter’s massive gravity constantly stretches and compresses the much smaller moon during the latter’s non-circular orbit. However, a lesser-known fact is that Io’s volcanic […]
Chang’e-6 Samples Provide an Ancient Record of the Moon’s Far Side.
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on July 28, 2026 at 1:24 am
The samples returned by the Chang’e-6 mission from the far side of the Moon reveal that the two hemispheres have had rather different experiences when it comes to space weather.
Little Red Dots Could Be Ancient Globular Clusters, Each Dominated by a Super-Massive Star
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on July 27, 2026 at 8:07 pm
Little Red Dots are one of the mysteries uncovered by the JWST. Astronomers have been trying to figure out what they are, and have come up with multiple possibilities. New research says they could be ancient Globular Clusters with supermassive stars in their centers.
How NASA Plans to Build the Habitable Worlds Observatory
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on July 27, 2026 at 4:22 pm
We’ve been covering the journey of the Habitable Worlds Observatory for some time now. Over the past few years, it’s gone from a proposal to a relatively fleshed-out plan for how and what the next Great Observatory should do—in this case, look at and characterize potentially habitable exoplanets. Back in August 2024, NASA set up the HWO Technology Maturation Project Office (TMPO) to […]
Black Hole Collisions Tell a Tale of Repeating Mergers
by Carolyn Collins Petersen (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cc-petersen) on July 27, 2026 at 1:57 am
A black hole merger is one of the Universe’s most energetic and massive events. During such a collision, two black holes orbit closer and closer until they collide and become a much more massive black hole. The event also gives off radiation and, as it happens, gravitational waves. They help tell the story of the two objects involved in the collision.
New Research Shows How Clouds Shape the Interiors of sub-Neptunes
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on July 26, 2026 at 11:12 pm
Scientists at ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration have demonstrated how clouds in a sub-Neptune’s atmosphere shape the interior structure of the planet.
UCF Researchers Are Developing Tools to Help Find Habitable Planets
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on July 26, 2026 at 4:59 pm
Through the Photonics-Enabled Exoplanet Spectroscopic System (PEEPSS) program, researchers are developing a technology that will assist NASA’s planned Habitable World’s Observatory (HWO).
Are Aliens Harvesting the Spin of Stars?
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on July 26, 2026 at 12:24 pm
One of the challenges of searching for “technosignatures” (i.e. signs that intelligent life somewhere in the universe has created technology) is understanding what to look for. Technology is a very broad area, and different types would show up as different features. One of the most commonly cited is a Dyson sphere, which attempts to encapsulate a star and capture it’s outgoing light to […]
JWST May Be Missing Water Hidden Deep Within Mini-Neptune Worlds
by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on July 25, 2026 at 9:40 pm
Sub-Neptune exoplanets, exoplanets that are slightly smaller than Neptune, have been designated as the most common type of planet in the Milky Way Galaxy based on their vast discovery numbers, totaling almost 3,300 out of the more than 6,300 confirmed exoplanets to date. Despite these numbers, the characteristics of sub-Neptunes remain relatively unknown. This is primarily due to our own solar […]
Could We Send a Spacecraft to a Black Hole?
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on July 25, 2026 at 12:45 pm
Black holes represent some of the most extreme environments in the universe. They’re the sources of the strongest consistent gravitational fields, which allows us to test Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity to an extent that’s impossible with small objects. But we’re also reaching our limit of what we can learn about one remotely. So various authors have put forward ideas for how we […]
Lucky 13! Starship Deploys Starlink Satellites and Splashes Down Intact
by Alan Boyle (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cosmiclog) on July 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm
SpaceX’s Starship super-rocket deployed operational next-generation Starlink satellites for the first time during its 13th flight test, which addressed snags that arose in the previous test.
6 Foods That Lower Triglycerides Naturally in as Little as 3 Weeks
by Allison Nemetz on July 29, 2026 at 1:30 am
For millions of us over age 50, triglyceride levels start to steadily creep up as estrogen levels fall. While this is normal as we lose estrogen’s fat-regulating benefits, it can still be bad news for our hearts. But here’s some really good news: Not only are there everyday foods that lower triglycerides fast, all of
These Vermont Country Store Christmas Finds Are All Under $40 Right Now
by Raquel Lekic on July 29, 2026 at 12:30 am
In an era in which online shopping has replaced the ever-so-comforting catalog, there’s something to be said about The Vermont Country Store. The nostalgia of flipping through the pages of their booklet and perusing comfortable clothing, household essentials like bedding and curtains, and sweet goodies is second to none, but one section we’re drawn to
3 Sneaky Causes of High A1C That Can Drive Your Blood Sugar Readings Up
by Cailey Griffin on July 28, 2026 at 9:30 pm
If recent bloodwork results revealed high A1C levels, you may feel worried about your health—and confused. After all, your fasting blood sugar has been normal, you’ve been prioritizing whole foods, getting regular movement and monitoring your weight, but your A1C isn’t reflective of all the work you’ve been putting in. If this sounds familiar, there
Love Ann Patchett? These 8 New Books Have The Same Vibe
by Carissa Mosness on July 28, 2026 at 8:48 pm
If you’ve been searching for books that deliver the same emotional depth, complex family dynamics and heartfelt storytelling Ann Patchett is known for, you’re in luck. We’ve found the eight best new family saga novels that capture that exact same vibe. From sibling rivalries to marriages in crisis, these compelling recently published reads are perfect
Your Social Security Check Could Grow in 2027—Here’s the Estimate
by Carissa Mosness on July 28, 2026 at 5:57 pm
For some people, the end of summer means back-to-school shopping and pumpkin spice everything. For seniors on Social Security, it means something else entirely: waiting to find out how much bigger their monthly checks will get next year. So when will that announcement actually happen, and how much of an increase can beneficiaries expect? Here’s
‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ Series: Matt Dinniman In His Own Words
by Ed Gross on July 28, 2026 at 5:49 pm
The Dungeon Crawler Carl series has become one of publishing’s unlikeliest success stories. What began as an independently published LitRPG novel about “a guy and a cat” has grown into a bestselling series, an audiobook phenomenon, a television adaptation in development and one of the most passionate fandoms in fantasy. Along the way, author Matt Dinniman
Petco Just Dropped a Halloween Bucket Trend! Is It Worth the $7 Price?
by strotter on July 28, 2026 at 5:33 pm
If you love holiday-themed buckets, you’ll want to hear this: Petco now sells Halloween buckets—and shoppers are obsessed with them! Whether you’re looking for quirky home decor or a fun pail for all of your household chores, you won’t want to miss these viral items. Ready to start shopping? Find out everything you need to
Hannah Waddingham’s Boyfriend: All About the Spinal Surgeon
by Raquel Lekic on July 28, 2026 at 5:30 pm
On August 5, Hannah Waddingham and the Ted Lasso cast return to screens with the premiere of Season 4, and fans can’t wait to see what’s in store for this next installment. In addition to the next chapter of Ted Lasso, Waddingham has been on everyone’s radar thanks to her recent role in the Prime
Is Pamela Anderson Joining ‘Baywatch’ Reboot? Here’s What She’s Said
by Raquel Lekic on July 28, 2026 at 4:27 pm
In 1992, Pamela Anderson was introduced on the soapy lifeguard drama Baywatch as Casey Jean “C.J.” Parker. Skilled, sunny and utterly stunning, Anderson wore that iconic red bathing suit like no one else, and decades later, the beautiful blonde still has the same charm she brought to that beloved role. With a Baywatch reboot slated
Ann Patchett’s Bookstore Shares 5 Unputdownable Summer Reads
by mdagnese on July 28, 2026 at 4:04 pm
If you drive down Nashville’s bustling Hillsboro Pike and turn into an unassuming strip mall, you’ll find one of the city’s greatest treasures for book lovers: Parnassus Books. Opened in 2011 by bestselling author Ann Patchett, the nearly 5,000 square foot independent bookstore—which started out half that size—serves as a beacon for book lovers, and
Spectacular fossil preserves internal organs of ancient marine reptile
by James Woodford on July 29, 2026 at 6:00 pm
A stunningly intact marine reptile named Austronaga minuta that lived around 245 million years ago may have looked like a miniature version of more famous later ocean predators, like plesiosaurs
What changes will occur on Earth as the moon moves further away?
by New Scientist on July 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm
From tides to eclipses, the slow departure of our moon will affect life on Earth, say our correspondents
Why don’t dogs look up when a low-flying plane passes overhead?
by New Scientist on July 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm
One correspondent with a particularly intelligent dog begs to differ with this question, while another looks to deepen the mystery
Are flies following a strategy when they keep hitting windows? Part 3
by New Scientist on July 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm
An Australian reader with an abundance of flies in their locality tries to answer a question that has intrigued many of our readers
by New Scientist on July 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm
If the sun suddenly disappeared, how long would life on Earth last, from humans and plants to subterranean bacteria? And why do humans so readily adopt fiction into our lives, and feel emotion about characters as though they were someone close to us in real life?
A handy guide to the science of super-long fingernails
by New Scientist on July 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Feedback is delighted by a deep dive into why people sometimes wear “artificially elongated fingernails”. But does it do more than just scratch the surface?
Twisteddoodles on twin studies
by Twisteddoodles on July 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm
This week’s cartoon from Twisteddoodles
Worry about what your children eat, but don’t forget your own diet
by New Scientist on July 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Measures like bans on advertising junk food to children are essential for instilling healthy eating at a young age, but we shouldn’t let adults off the hook when it comes to improving our diets
Our verdict on Claire North’s space opera Slow Gods: a big thumbs-up
by Alison Flood on July 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm
There was unusual consensus amongst New Scientist Book Club members about our read for July, with readers falling over themselves to praise this big-concept slice of science fiction
by The New York Times on July 29, 2026 at 5:52 pm
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia said they had carried out joint airstrikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq, and Iran targeted U.S. military sites in Jordan.
by Max Kim and Ben Sisario on July 29, 2026 at 5:44 pm
The group announced it would not submit its most recent album, ‘Arirang,’ for consideration a month after the Recording Academy introduced a new category for Asian pop.
by Max Bearak, Raja Abdulrahim, Vivian Nereim and Ismaeel Naar on July 29, 2026 at 5:40 pm
by Raja Abdulrahim on July 29, 2026 at 5:36 pm
At least 20 fighters of the Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group of Iraqi militias with ties to Iran, were killed in a wave of U.S. and Saudi airstrikes.
by Vivian Nereim and Ismaeel Naar on July 29, 2026 at 5:18 pm
by Ian Austen on July 29, 2026 at 4:48 pm
The Carney government’s agreement with a German natural gas company will also reduce Europe’s dependence on a Qatari supply made more uncertain by war.
by Remy Tumin on July 29, 2026 at 4:02 pm
Relocating the whales from a closed marine attraction in Canada to aquariums in the United States and Spain requires coordination, permits and a police escort.
by Motoko Rich and Josephine de La Bruyère on July 29, 2026 at 4:01 pm
Abderrahim Fakir died after police officers pinned him to the ground. His death has evolved into a broader standoff over the treatment and role of immigrants in Italy.
by Edward Wong and Emma Bubola on July 29, 2026 at 3:57 pm
The State Department under Secretary of State Marco Rubio has deported Cubans to Africa. Now it’s negotiating with a South American country.
by Carlos Barragán, Ségolène Le Stradic and Roser Toll Pifarré on July 29, 2026 at 3:57 pm
Firefighters have contained vast wildfires in both countries, but winds are high and temperatures rising. Spain’s prime minister said the next 12 hours would be “decisive.”
by Jack Nicas on July 29, 2026 at 3:28 pm
David González has suddenly become the host of Havana’s hottest parties amid its energy crisis. Can he turn them into a movement?
by Victor Mather on July 29, 2026 at 3:15 pm
In Newfoundland, 20-year-old smelly sludge will finally be removed.
by Megan Specia and Paulo Nunes dos Santos on July 29, 2026 at 2:57 pm
Northern Ireland’s Protestant loyalists have long felt their identity was under siege. Now anti-immigrant ideology has found a new toehold here.
by Abdi Latif Dahir on July 29, 2026 at 2:39 pm
The Israeli military said the Iran-backed militant group had used an explosive drone to target one of its vehicles on a strategic ridge, raising fears of a renewed escalation.
by Mark Landler and Chico Harlan on July 29, 2026 at 2:06 pm
The continent is experiencing some of its biggest fires and highest temperatures ever. Residents are fleeing, leaders are struggling to respond and “it will get worse,” one climate expert said.
by Adam Rasgon, Iyad Abuheweila and Saher Alghorra on July 29, 2026 at 2:04 pm
The Israeli military accused Hamas of using the mosque to store weapons. The Hamas-run government’s media office said Israel’s claims aimed to justify its attacks on mosques.
by Ivan Nechepurenko and Adam Satariano on July 29, 2026 at 1:46 pm
The case against Pavel Durov reflected an ongoing fight over one of the world’s most popular messaging and media apps, which is widely used in the country.
by Raja Abdulrahim on July 29, 2026 at 12:57 pm
Hundreds of political, legal and other figures signed a public letter warning that Jordan’s close alliance with the United States poses a risk.
by Alicia P.Q. Wittmeyer on July 29, 2026 at 12:22 pm
It’s been six months since the U.S. cut off the island’s fuel sources. Our reporters went there and found remarkable stories of resilience.
by River Akira Davis, Kiuko Notoya and Hisako Ueno on July 29, 2026 at 11:27 am
Rescue personnel are working to free those trapped in collapsed buildings after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto on Tuesday.
‘Jumanji: Open World’ trailer reveals final adventure
on July 29, 2026 at 4:05 pm
‘Jumanji: Open World’ trailer reveals final adventureThe Jumanji game is back for eager fans as Sony releases the first official trailer of Jumanji: Open World on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.As the trailer showed dangerous creatures and animals have entered the real world and heroes are once again…
Jared Leto ‘cult’: Mostly women ‘devotees’ at past event draw attention
on July 29, 2026 at 3:43 pm
Jared Leto’s past life and activities have come under public scrutiny after the Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women.The allegations were made in the new BBC documentary Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret.Multiple fans…
How HBO hit drama ‘Westworld’ helped Evan Rachel Wood confront her ‘abuser’
on July 29, 2026 at 3:37 pm
How HBO hit drama ‘Westworld’ helped Evan Rachel Wood confront her ‘abuser’When Evan Rachel Woods first shot HBO’s Westworld in 2014, she hit a realization.That she can be courageous, as she explains, in the new documentary Narcissist’s Playbook.In her relationship with her ex-fiancé…
‘Game of Thrones’ prequel play stuns audiences and earns standing ovation despite bumpy start
on July 29, 2026 at 3:08 pm
‘Game of Thrones’ prequel play stuns audiences, earns standing ovation despite bumpy startThe Mad King, a stage play of Game of Thrones, was delayed for a long time. Yet, when it was performed in its preview, the response couldn’t have been less electric.Under the HBO and Royal Shakespeare Company…
Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women
on July 29, 2026 at 1:09 pm
Jared Leto, the Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman has been accused of sexual assault, threatening sexual assault, having sex with a minor and making sexually explicit phone calls in the new BBC documentary Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret.In the documentary, which airs in…
Ryan Murphy teases ‘Avengers’ moment in new ‘American Horror Story’ season
on July 29, 2026 at 12:31 pm
Ryan Murphy teases ‘Avengers’ moment in new ‘American Horror Story’ seasonAhead of American Horror Story season 13, all iconic characters are coming under a roof to stand firm ground against the “ultimate evil”.Ryan Murphy, the series creator, described the all-star team-up as very much its own…
‘Nightcall’ DJ Kavinsky found dead in Paris home at 50
on July 29, 2026 at 11:24 am
‘Nightcall’ DJ Kavinsky found dead in Paris home at 50 French DJ Kavinsky was found dead in his home in Paris on Wednesday as confirmed by BFM TV and Le Figaro newspaper. The real name of the artist was Vincent Belorgey and at the time of death the electropop…
Megan Moroney apologizes to fans after ending Denver show early
on July 29, 2026 at 10:49 am
Megan Moroney apologizes to fans after ending Denver show early Megan Moroney is breaking the silence after abruptly ending a show in Denver.Taking to her Instagram handle on Wednesday, the 28-year-old singer apologized to her fans, stating that she had fallen ill and was not able to continue…
BTS withdraws from 2027 Grammy Awards: Here’s what we know
on July 29, 2026 at 9:16 am
BTS withdraws from 2027 Grammy Awards: Here’s what we knowKorean pop group BTS has decided to boycott the 2027 Grammy Awards, scheduled for Febuary 2027.On Wednesday, each member of the boy band issued a stern statement on their respective Instagram Stories, announcing that they will not submit…
Tom Holland reflects on life-changing lesson he hearned as Spider-Man
on July 29, 2026 at 8:46 am
Tom Holland reflects on life-changing lesson he hearned as Spider-ManTom Holland has shared the biggest life lesson he has learned from playing Spider-Man.The 30-year-old actor, who has portrayed the beloved MCU character in several films, recently gave an interview to Extra TV.When he was asked,…
Tom Cruise’s true feelings revealed as daughter Suri drops surname
on July 29, 2026 at 7:42 am
Tom Cruise’s true feelings revealed as daughter Suri drops surnameTom Cruise is said to be “deeply saddened” after his daughter Suri legally dropped his surname.The 20-year-old college student is now using the legal name Suri Noelle, as per RadarOnline.com. Tom welcomed Suri in 2006 during his…
Anya Taylor-Joy shares rare insight into married life with Malcolm McRae
on July 29, 2026 at 6:42 am
Anya Taylor-Joy shares rare insight into married life with Malcolm McRaeAnya Taylor-Joy has made a rare comment about her married life with husband Malcolm McRae.During an interview with Elle, the 30-year-old actress said being married to Malcolm makes her more fearless.“I don’t want…
Elon Musk takes brutal dig at actress Anne Hathaway: ‘She’s just a marionette’
on July 29, 2026 at 5:32 am
Elon Musk takes brutal dig at actress Anne HathawayElon Musk has heavily criticized actress Anne Hathaway for a speech she delivered in 2018 in support of the ‘queer’ community.“She’s just a marionette. Whoever wrote her speech is the real douchebag,” the CEO of Tesla wrote on X…
Irina Shayk finds new boyfriend after parting ways with Tom Brady
on July 29, 2026 at 4:39 am
Irina Shayk finds new boyfriend after brief romance with Tom BradyIrina Shayk has found a new boyfriend after her brief romance with Tom Brady.On Tuesday, an insider confirmed to People magazine that the supermodel, 40, is in a relationship with NBA athlete Devin Booker, 29.“It’s very…
Keke Palmer loses her calm at fans amid Sean Evans relationship
on July 29, 2026 at 3:08 am
Keke Palmer loses her calm at fans amid Sean Evans relationshipKeke Palmer recently shared how the questions about her connection with Sean Evans are not leaving her.Palmer appeared on the Monday, July 27 episode of Today with Jenna & Sheinelle, where she admitted that her chemistry with the…
Evan Rachel Wood speaks out about ‘Practical Magic 2’ snub
on July 29, 2026 at 2:43 am
Evan Rachel Wood speaks out about ‘Practical Magic 2’ snubEvan Rachel Wood has finally spoken out about her exclusion from Practical Magic 2.While giving an interview to Entertainment Tonight at The Shards premiere, Rachel opened up about not returning to the sequel to Practical Magic, which is…
Kylie Kelce shares ‘so bad’ pregnancy experience: ‘I didn’t like it’
on July 29, 2026 at 2:19 am
Kylie Kelce shares ‘so bad’ pregnancy experience: ‘I didn’t like it’Kylie Kelce opened up about her maternity fashion and how her husband, Jason Kelce, came to the rescue.In the latest episode of her Not Gonna Lie podcast, Kylie talked about her fashion choices, especially during her pregnancies,…
Olivia Rodrigo makes stunning confession about new song ‘Honeybee’
on July 29, 2026 at 1:48 am
Olivia Rodrigo makes stunning confession about new song ‘Honeybee’Olivia Rodrigo recently got candid and opened up about her experience of writing Honeybee.The 23-year-old American singer-songwriter and actress appeared at the Licorice Pizza pop-up to celebrate the forthcoming August 1 release of…
Josh Duhamel breaks silence on leaving Los Angeles
on July 29, 2026 at 12:06 am
Josh Duhamel breaks silence on leaving Los AngelesJosh Duhamel recently revealed why he has not completely moved out of Los Angeles after relocating his family to Minnesota.In an interview with Fox News, Duhamel opened up about his love for his self-proclaimed “doomsday cabin” located…
Kaia Gerber, Lewis Pullman’s romance reaches major milestone
on July 28, 2026 at 11:58 pm
Kaia Gerber, Lewis Pullman’s romance reaches major milestoneKaia Gerber and Lewis Pullman’s relationship has reportedly reached a major milestone.Insiders have revealed to People Magazine that the actor has earned full support from the model’s famous family.A source stated, “Kaia and Lewis are the…
Commonwealth Games 2026: 3×3 basketball gold for Australia, swimming and athletics on day six – live
by Luke McLaughlin (now), Tom Bassam and Martin Belam (earlier) on July 29, 2026 at 6:34 pm
Updates from Wednesday’s live action in GlasgowMedal table | Day six in pictures | Mail LukeMen’s 200m freestyle James Guy qualifies for the final with the quickest time but Scott hasn’t done enough with Tom Dean making it through depsite finishing fourth in his heat.Men’s 200m freestyle Scott looks like he’ll miss out with heat six seeing three men, including Matt Richards of Wales and […]
Senate committee to vote on whether to hold Fauci in contempt for refusal to testify – live
by Lucy Campbell (now); Jo Walters, Rachel Leingang and Tom Ambrose (earlier) on July 29, 2026 at 6:33 pm
Fauci was escorted by police as he left the three-hour-long hearing. By some counts, he invoked the fifth amendment over 100 timesFauci invokes fifth amendment and declines to testifySign up for US Breaking News emailGary Peters, the Democratic ranking member on the homeland security committee, said that the committee has a long history of bipartisan inquiry and oversight, and the subject matter […]
Saltburn suspend fielder accused of cheating in ‘Clicky Ponting’ incident
by PA Media on July 29, 2026 at 6:32 pm
‘Will not play again in foreseeable future’Club concede Wednesday’s second-team cup fixtureSaltburn Cricket Club have said they are treating allegations of cheating very seriously and have suspended the player at the centre of the controversy for the “foreseeable future”. A Saltburn fielder was accused of clicking his fingers to get a catch behind and footage of several incidents later […]
Fed holds interest rates steady despite Trump’s renewed calls to lower them
by Gaya Gupta on July 29, 2026 at 6:07 pm
Rates remain unchanged for fifth time since December as tenuous Iran peace deal pushes energy prices up againThe US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, leaving rates unchanged for the fifth time since December despite Donald Trump’s renewed calls to lower rates.Cooler inflation data published earlier this month eased expectations for an imminent rate hike. But the tenuous […]
Excessive time spent online linked to stress and worse mood – study
by Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent on July 29, 2026 at 6:05 pm
German study surveyed adults who engage in gaming, pornography and online shoppingSpending excessive time online is associated with higher stress levels, worse mood, and greater neglect of other activities, according to analysis.The new study by academics at the University of Duisburg-Essen published in the journal PLOS One, surveyed 900 German adults in 2025 who reported engaging in gaming, […]
US-Saudi strikes in Iraq push region into ‘uncharted territory’, analysts warn
by Peter Beaumont Senior international correspondent on July 29, 2026 at 5:55 pm
Riyadh’s decision to join US in strikes on Iran-backed militia further complicates widening and ‘unpredictable’ warUS-Saudi strikes on Iran-backed militia in Iraq have pushed the region into “uncharted territory”, analysts have warned.Amid stark warnings of a widening and increasingly “unpredictable” conflict, Riyadh’s decision to publicly join the US in striking sites associated […]
by Polly Toynbee on July 29, 2026 at 5:48 pm
Burnham seems ready to use his power and influence. He understands the depth of this crisis: the task is persuading all those still in denial“People pleaser!” That’s the insult Andy Burnham’s enemies sneer at him. And yes, he will need all his mightiest people-pleasing talents to win over voters to contribute to a new national care service. Choosing this forever failed policy (22 major […]
Goodwood great escape makes Billy ‘the Kid’ and Bow Echo public favourites
by Greg Wood at Goodwood on July 29, 2026 at 5:46 pm
Jockey extricated colt from tricky position to grab gloryFrance and Breeders’ Cup in America targets for coltBilly Loughnane threw his goggles towards an ecstatic crowd packed around the winner’s enclosure as he returned after a thrilling, unforgettable success on Bow Echo in the Sussex Stakes on Wednesday. He missed, but it was the only mistake he made all day.Technically at least, Billy […]
by Editorial on July 29, 2026 at 5:30 pm
The prime minister is right to want to change the political culture, but aversion to honesty about the funding options runs deep in WestminsterAndy Burnham is well qualified to speak on the subject of what can go wrong with social care policy. As health secretary in 2010, he proposed reforms to be funded by a 10% inheritance levy. This was called a “death tax” by the opposition. It was […]
The Guardian view on selling off the World Cup: a red-card offence by Gianni Infantino | Editorial
by Editorial on July 29, 2026 at 5:25 pm
Fifa’s president hopes to sell stakes in the planet’s most watched sporting event. In the wider interests of football, he must be resistedLike a sporting Dr Pangloss, Fifa’s president, Gianni Infantino, would like to persuade football followers that they are living in the best of all possible worlds. Maddeningly for him, many disagree. On Monday, Mr Infantino published a 15-page Instagram […]
‘The breath just went out of us’: people return to their homes after wildfires near Madrid
by Sam Jones in Navas del Rey on July 29, 2026 at 5:25 pm
Residents struggle to take in the devastation five days after El Morro was evacuated as fires burned across countryside west of Spanish capitalThe handwritten sign taped to the front gate of a house in the mountains an hour west of Madrid offered as succinct a summary of recent events as you will find.“EMPTY,” it said. “No people or animals here.” Continue reading…
by Paul MacInnes on July 29, 2026 at 5:21 pm
Fifa’s plans to sell a share of the World Cup’s commercial rights are the latest in a long line of presidential power movesIn hindsight, it was all in the open from the very off. When Gianni Infantino was first elected as president of Fifa in 2016 it was something of a shock victory and prompted hope for progress after the dark days of Sepp Blatter. Infantino had promised to restore “the […]
Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over Falklands banner and final chaos
by John Ashdown on July 29, 2026 at 5:09 pm
Players brandished banner after semi-final against EnglandParedes and Molina investigated over brawl after final defeatFifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina over the Falklands Islands banner displayed by several players after their World Cup semi-final win over England in Atlanta.As Argentina celebrated reaching the World Cup final with their dramatic 2-1 over Thomas […]
TfL brings case worth up to £1bn against carmakers over Ulez compliance
by Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent on July 29, 2026 at 5:03 pm
Transport for London claims polluting diesel vehicles had been able to enter clean air zone without having to payTransport for London is pursuing a potential £1bn legal action against car manufacturers over vehicles that it argues should not have been allowed to drive freely in the capital’s clean-air zone.The high court heard that TfL was making allegations of “fraud and negligence” […]
‘You have to sit quietly until you die’: The families failed by England’s social care system
by Claudia Efemini on July 29, 2026 at 5:02 pm
Carers tell of their struggles to get loved ones the support they need, and the emotional and financial toll caring takes on their own livesAndy Burnham has vowed to fast-track the Casey Commission, an independent review of adult social care in England, with final recommendations expected to be released by summer 2027.“I think social care in England is as unfair as American healthcare,” […]
Ben Jennings on plans to allow private investors to buy stakes in the World Cup – cartoon
by Ben Jennings on July 29, 2026 at 5:02 pm
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Norwegian teenager guilty of travelling to UK to carry out contract killing
by Priya Bharadia on July 29, 2026 at 5:02 pm
Johannes Kongsnes Natland was recruited to murder unknown person by international crime gang linked to IranA Norwegian teenager has been found guilty of travelling to England to carry out a killing ordered by an international crime gang linked to Iran.Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, from Stavanger, Norway, agreed to shoot an unknown person for €25,000 (£21,500) in March last year. Two days […]
by Michael Smith on July 29, 2026 at 4:59 pm
Codebreaker at Bletchley Park who later worked at the Home Office and became a successful abstract artistJohn Croft, who has died aged 103, was a codebreaker at Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire during the second world war, and subsequently in London, where he worked on Soviet cipher systems used to send secret messages to European communist parties and sympathisers.Croft was studying history as […]
BTS boycott Grammys after introduction of new Asian pop prize
by Ben Beaumont-Thomas on July 29, 2026 at 4:47 pm
K-pop superstars will not submit Arirang album or its songs for 2027 ceremonyBTS, the biggest pop act in east Asia, have withdrawn themselves from the 2027 Grammy awards, intimating that their decision is due to the addition of a new award for best Asian pop music performance.Writing on Instagram, each of the South Korean group’s seven members said: “We have decided not to enter the Grammys […]
Russia accuses Telegram founder of aiding terrorism in its latest online crackdown
by Associated Press on July 29, 2026 at 4:36 pm
FSB puts Pavel Durov on international wanted lists and says his messaging app is used for sabotage and murderRussian officials have charged Pavel Durov, the founder and chief executive of the messaging app Telegram, with aiding terrorism.The charges against the 41-year-old Russian-born billionaire, who lives in the Gulf, are the latest step by the Kremlin to bring the internet and digital […]
STAT+: End of Medicare drug subsidy gives Democrats new attack line on rising out-of-pocket costs
by John Wilkerson on July 29, 2026 at 2:58 pm
The White House decision to end a Medicare drug subsidy plays into Democratic arguments ahead of the midterms.
by Ed Silverman on July 29, 2026 at 1:36 pm
The discovery that a fugitive had been working under an alias in the biotech industry prompted a question: How did he evade scrutiny for two decades?
STAT+: Why benchmarking clinical LLMs from OpenEvidence, Doximity is complicated
by Brittany Trang on July 29, 2026 at 1:29 pm
In this edition of AI Prognosis: A conversation about benchmarking leading clinical chatbots, investor view on AI in biopharma, and more.
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in declining to answer questions before Senate panel
by Helen Branswell, Chelsea Cirruzzo,and Daniel Payne on July 29, 2026 at 12:55 pm
At a highly anticipated Senate hearing, Anthony Fauci evoked his Fifth Amendment right to refuse to answer questions about the Covid-19 pandemic and its origins.
A neglected issue in pedestrian, biker deaths
by Theresa Gaffney on July 29, 2026 at 11:50 am
Fauci’s testimony, visa time limits for research students, and more health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: FDA expert committee reviews Capricor Therapeutics’ Duchenne drug
by Adam Feuerstein and Andrew Joseph on July 29, 2026 at 10:00 am
STAT is live-blogging an FDA meeting on Capricor Therapeutics’ treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which has been the subject of a contentious regulatory review.
Opinion: Prolonged hospital stays can leave children isolated. It needs to change
by Anna Tsioulias on July 29, 2026 at 8:30 am
“The effects of isolation extend far beyond children’s time in the hospital,” writes medical student Anna Tsioulias.
Opinion: The VA could help America win the biotechnology race with China
by David Shulkin on July 29, 2026 at 8:30 am
“Together, HHS, the VA, and the DOD form a strong American innovation ecosystem — one that China and other competitors cannot easily replicate,” writes former VA Secretary David Shulkin.
STAT+: In the biotech industry, a most-wanted fugitive was long hiding in plain sight
by Adam Feuerstein on July 29, 2026 at 8:30 am
Ronald Fischer, a most-wanted fugitive, was long hiding in the biotech industry in plain sight, and using an alias more extensively than has been previously reported.
STAT+: Clinical chatbots are taking medicine by storm. Should doctors trust them?
by Katie Palmer on July 29, 2026 at 8:30 am
As LLMs compete for doctors’ attention, some developers say the science of benchmarking their AI tools for safety and accuracy is flawed.
STAT+: American Diabetes Association, facing calls for resignations, asks for patience
by Elizabeth Cooney on July 28, 2026 at 11:34 pm
An open letter to the board of the American Diabetes Association said the board had badly mishandled an incident at its annual meeting.
Six key issues we’re watching at Fauci’s hearing
by Chelsea Cirruzzo, Daniel Payne,and Helen Branswell on July 28, 2026 at 7:29 pm
Sen. Rand Paul is forcing Fauci to appear before his Senate panel.
Visa time limits on foreign Ph.D. students and postdocs will harm U.S. science, experts warn
by Jonathan Wosen on July 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm
A Trump administration plan to limit visas for graduate student and postdocs to four years is fueling concerns that the U.S. could lose out on foreign scientists
STAT+: Bracing for another Fauci hearing
by John Wilkerson on July 28, 2026 at 4:37 pm
Plus: Democrats take on Trump over IVF, and Trump’s White House releases a new science funding blueprint.
STAT+: GSK lays out plans to cut costs, pursue more late-stage drug trials
by Andrew Joseph on July 28, 2026 at 2:11 pm
New GSK CEO Luke Miels outlined his strategy to help the company navigate a patent cliff and get on a path toward long-term growth.
STAT+: FDA staff reiterate concerns about Replimune skin cancer treatment
by Elaine Chen and Matthew Herper on July 28, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Regulators at the FDA have reiterated concerns that Replimmune does not have adequate data to support an approval of its investigational skin cancer treatment.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA views on a Duchenne drug, GSK cost savings, and more
by Ed Silverman on July 28, 2026 at 1:25 pm
The FDA said a Capricor stem cell treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy did not meet a Phase 3 trial’s objectives — contrary to company claims
STAT+: Three questions with Whoop’s new CMO
by Mario Aguilar on July 28, 2026 at 1:22 pm
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A chat with Whoop’s new chief medical officer, an update on CMS health tech initiative, and more.
Anthony Fauci’s pandemic-era diary entries
by Theresa Gaffney on July 28, 2026 at 11:57 am
New data on American substance use, concerns of a global HIV resurgence, and more health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: Preliminary trial results suggest a path to a safer Alzheimer’s treatment
by Adam Feuerstein on July 28, 2026 at 10:00 am
ProMIS Neurosciences is trying to design a safer amyloid-clearing drug for Alzheimer’s. Early results suggest it might be on to something.
by Jane Adkins, The Conversation on July 29, 2026 at 1:23 pm
AI is fantastic at spotting patterns, but human insight is the key.
by Ryan Whitwam on July 29, 2026 at 11:00 am
Deciding what’s real on the Internet won’t be easy in the future.
by Ashley Belanger on July 29, 2026 at 10:00 am
Expect bumps with X Money rollout as major US financial markets are excluded.
by Jonathan M. Gitlin on July 29, 2026 at 1:00 am
The new full-size flagship SUV starts at $87,700 when it goes on sale in Q4.
by Stephen Clark on July 28, 2026 at 10:09 pm
“Preliminary investigation shows that two of Link’s three reaction wheels currently are not operable.”
by Beth Mole on July 28, 2026 at 9:49 pm
Lab students were supposed to ID a mild germ. They all identified a deadly pathogen.
by Dan Goodin on July 28, 2026 at 9:36 pm
10 days passed from OpenAI models exploiting JFrog Artifactory 0-day to release of a patch.
by Jon Brodkin on July 28, 2026 at 9:02 pm
eBay sent bloody pig mask and other macabre deliveries to journalists’ home.
by Jennifer Ouellette on July 28, 2026 at 8:51 pm
“We’re in the realm where we might be essentially killing off everything within that first hour or two.”
by Nate Anderson on July 28, 2026 at 8:43 pm
The final condition will shock you! (It won’t. It’s taxes.)
by Kyle Orland on July 28, 2026 at 8:20 pm
Analysis of 15 million real AI interactions finds most tasks at most jobs are unaffected.
by Jeremy Hsu on July 28, 2026 at 6:43 pm
Test flight shows viability of Qantas Airways’ Project Sunrise routes in 2027.
by Jon Brodkin on July 28, 2026 at 6:31 pm
Judge may allow Minnesota to ban some types of bets, but not all of them.
by Beth Mole on July 28, 2026 at 4:16 pm
Trump is fixated on the false, long-debunked claim that vaccines cause autism.
by Emily Mullin, wired.com on July 28, 2026 at 1:32 pm
The US is making measles great again, so treatment options are needed for the most vulnerable.
by Dan Goodin on July 27, 2026 at 9:56 pm
Microsoft says tools cost less than competing ones and outperform them, too.
by Jon Brodkin on July 27, 2026 at 9:40 pm
Starlink has a Texas factory but also makes routers in Vietnam.
by Beth Mole on July 27, 2026 at 8:42 pm
Kennedy has focused on nutrition but has neglected food safety, critics say.
by Samuel Axon on July 27, 2026 at 8:32 pm
These are likely the last updates of note before Apple’s bigger fall updates.
by Nate Anderson on July 27, 2026 at 8:22 pm
When the first step goes wrong, bad results follow.
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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
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on June 29, 2026 at 4:02 pm
In the latest research, telescope observations of 3I/ATLAS examine its chemical structure and suggest that it took shape in a peripheral region of a relatively calm planetary system
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on June 26, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Since 2008, rules requiring ships to slow down to avoid collisions with North Atlantic right whales have reduced fatalities of the critically endangered animals. Now, NOAA is calling the regulations into question, raising concerns for the mammals’ future
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on June 18, 2026 at 6:15 pm
The fossil turned out to be a hatchling of a crocodile-like creature, and it suggests, according to a new study, that early animals did not use metamorphosis to evolve to dwell on land
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on June 15, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The sky was a very dangerous place in the early days of commercial aviation. By flying into storms to learn how they worked, these experts made air travel and weather forecasting much more predictable
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on June 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
Medical procedures used to be a scream-filled endurance test until doctors at this Boston institution learned to tame the pain of patients
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on June 5, 2026 at 5:52 pm
Wide-ranging research suggests that as temperatures increase, some creatures pick fights while others struggle to learn. The findings hint at consequences that may ripple through ecosystems
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on June 5, 2026 at 11:00 am
Aldo Leopold’s writing reconsidered the place of humans in the natural world and challenged people to be less conquerors of the land and more citizens of it
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on June 4, 2026 at 1:00 pm
The Kepler telescope changed how we saw the sky. It’s just one of the devices we’ve sent out beyond the reach of humans to search our solar system
Three firefighters killed on Crete and in mainland Greece as Europe battles wildfires
by Ajit Niranjan and Jennifer Rankin on July 29, 2026 at 5:52 pm
Repeated heatwaves and strong winds alarm experts, who warn blazes are becoming harder to quellThree Greek firefighters have died while tackling wildfires on the island of Crete and in the south of the mainland, the Greek fire department has said, as extreme heat hinders efforts to control blazes ravaging southern Europe.The arc of brutal fires, which runs from the Atlantic coast to the eastern […]
by Jakub Krupa on July 29, 2026 at 4:04 pm
Authorities fear progress in containing the fires in the Gironde and Madrid regions may be set back by temperatures expected to hit the low 40sin BrusselsThe European Union’s crisis-management team is expecting difficult weeks ahead, fearing a further outbreak of wildfires in Italy and Greece as the summer goes on.“A firefighter will focus on protecting people. They will focus on protecting […]
Australians value batteries and EVs, but renewables industry must earn trust of regions, summit told
by Graham Readfearn Environment and climate correspondent on July 29, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Clean Energy Council calls for a national, legislated scheme to funnel benefits of hosting renewables projects back to local councilsSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereOrganised campaigns against wind and solar energy have proved “extremely effective” in undermining community support for renewable energy but enthusiasm for electric […]
Bird flu is spreading locally and Australia faces more wildlife deaths. How bad could it get?
by Donna Lu on July 29, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Authorities say local transmission of H5 bird flu virus among South Australian birds signals ‘shift in the situation’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has entered a new phase in dealing with the incursion of deadly H5N1 bird flu, with authorities confirming on Wednesday that local transmission of the highly virulent strain had taken place.“We have had what […]
‘I’m super proud of him’: father of teen lifeguard recounts dramatic ocean rescue
by Ramon Antonio Vargas on July 29, 2026 at 10:00 am
Ryder Williams, 16, saved a boy from drowning in Santa Cruz, California – the first rescue of his careerA rookie, teenage California lifeguard who saved a young boy from drowning amid massive waves – while a bystander recorded dramatic video – has spent his whole life preparing for such a moment, according to his father.Ryder Williams, 16, said he refused to let go of the child because he […]
by Bill McGuire on July 29, 2026 at 9:00 am
Five years ago, I wrote an open letter asking climate scientists to speak out against fossil fuels. Now governments are in retreat, it is surely time to act France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave beginsSuch is the astonishing scale of the wildfires burning at the gates of Bordeaux and Madrid, that if they had happened 20 – even 10 – years back, they may well […]
The Guardian view on noise pollution: keep it down | Editorial
by Editorial on July 28, 2026 at 5:23 pm
New research linking the issue to Parkinson’s disease adds to the evidence of serious health repercussions from traffic volume and other sourcesThe roar of late-night traffic is not just annoying for those trying to sleep. It can also have profound effects on their health. A pioneering new study, published this month, has found a clear link between road noise and Parkinson’s disease. The […]
It’s time to prosecute climate crimes – with laws that already exist | Aaron Regunberg
by Aaron Regunberg on July 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Some have called for Nuremberg-style trials against big oil. But there are laws already on the books to describe companies’ conductThe sky outside is hazy orange, and my five-year-old son is screaming bloody murder. “Sorry, buddy, we have to stay inside,” I say. “It’s not safe to breathe out there.” I had told him we’d be going to the beach today. Something inside me tears a little […]
Could ‘Godzilla’ El Niño bring the hottest year on record? – video explainer
by Damien Gayle, Laure Boulinier and John Farrell on July 28, 2026 at 10:50 am
The Earth keeps getting hotter and experts fear this year’s El Niño, nicknamed ‘Godzilla’ because of its predicted intensity, could raise global temperatures by up to 3.6C. Environment correspondent Damien Gayle spoke to climate scientists to understand how the weather phenomenon and the climate crisis pose a huge threat to the planet‘Super’ El Niño could cause global food price shock […]
How one man’s near-death experience led to the discovery of the first Jurassic sea dragon in Wales
by Donna Ferguson on July 28, 2026 at 9:00 am
Matthew Myerscough’s remarkable find is one of many detailed in his new book. But his journey into fossil hunting began years earlier, when he was caught in an avalancheWhen Matthew Myerscough walks along a beach, he cannot help hunting for fossils. “I think my fossil radar is always on – even if I’m not looking, it’s hard sometimes to not see things,” says the 40-year-old civil […]
What do the heatwaves in Europe and North America tell us about our future? | Fiona Katauskas
by Fiona Katauskas on July 28, 2026 at 12:54 am
The signs are thereSee more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading…
‘It came out of real frustration’: the 90s activist network that set fires to save a burning planet
by Edward Helmore on July 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Matthew Wolfe’s Fires in the Night examines Earth Liberation Front, a US eco-anarchist movement, and its legacy of radical environmentalismAre echoes of 1990s radical environmentalism returning louder or fading away? It’s a question posed by Fires in the Night, a new book on the history of the Earth Liberation Front (ELF), a loosely grouped band of US Pacific north-west activists that used […]
US environmental groups urge EPA to reject new Pfas to cool datacenters
by Tom Perkins on July 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Coalition says Chemours downplayed health and climate risks in bid to fast-track the compound’s useA coalition of 17 environmental groups is demanding the Environmental Protection Agency reject a new Pfas that chemical giant Chemours is attempting to fast-track for approval for use in cooling datacenters, and would almost certainly pollute regions around the facilities.In formal comments […]
‘Extraordinarily hot’: US heatwave stretches on with millions still under warnings
by Associated Press on July 27, 2026 at 12:04 am
Southern and central states from California to Mississippi face heat indexes above 100F amid another heat domeAt least 40 million people were under extreme heat warnings across central and southern parts of the United States on Sunday as high temperatures and severe humidity gripped large swaths of the country for a second straight day.Heat indexes well above 100F (38C) stretched from Minnesota […]
Scorching US heatwave to hit 70 million people with third ‘heat dome’ in month
by Oliver Milman and agencies on July 25, 2026 at 6:34 pm
Temperatures of 95-105F (35-40C) are expected, spanning Gulf of Mexico coast to the Great Plains and the midwestAbout 70 million people in the US are set to face excessive heat advisories as dangerously hot temperatures scorch much of the country’s southern and central states.The third major “heat dome” event to hit the US in the past month is gathering strength over the weekend, spanning a […]
Firefighters in Spain and France battle raging wildfires – video
on July 25, 2026 at 2:11 pm
Footage shows the extent of the devastation caused by wildfires in Cenicientos, in the Madrid region of Spain, on Friday. Members of Spain’s military emergency unit sought to contain the blazes in the Madrid region and in Cuevas de Cañart in the country’s north-east. In France, dozens of firefighters battled flames threatening homes around the towns of Saumos and Sainte-Hélène in the […]
This desert oasis is a biological wonderland. Trump’s border wall threatens to destroy it
by Douglas Main in Tucson, Arizona on July 24, 2026 at 8:36 pm
Environmental groups are sounding the alarm over plans that threaten a desert spring that’s home to rare fish and turtles and sacred to the O’odham peopleQuitobaquito Springs in south-west Arizona has been called a biological wonderland with few equals.The springs are an oasis in the vast Sonoran desert along the US-Mexico border, held sacred by the O’odham people, who call it A’al […]
Scientists decry Trump’s ‘blame game’ after he claims Canada ‘poisoning’ US air
by Oliver Milman on July 24, 2026 at 10:00 am
Trump told Mark Carney ‘you got to stop these fires from coming in’ as experts say wildfires symptom of climate crisisScientists have reacted with incredulity after Donald Trump accused Canada of “poisoning” the US’s air with smoke billowing from a slew of forest fires and threatened sanctions upon the country’s northern neighbor.The US president has said that he raised the issue of […]
Mangrove photography awards 2026 – in pictures
on July 24, 2026 at 8:00 am
A selection of the winners, runners-up and highly commended photos from the Mangrove photography awards, run by the Mangrove Action Project, which received 5,258 entries from 87 countries. In its 12th year, the awards continue to offer a window into landscapes viewers may otherwise never encounter Continue reading…
One year, 17 towns, dozens of voices: what we heard along the coast of England and Wales
by Lisa Bachelor and Polly Braden on July 24, 2026 at 6:00 am
Reporting from some of the poorest seaside towns revealed how young people have been left isolated – but remain resilient and full of hopeIf you were asked to summon up images of the coastline of England and Wales, you might think of sunny days, buckets, spades and carefree holidays. But for many young people growing up by the sea, decades of evidence tell a very different story. For them, […]
by Aeon Video on July 29, 2026 at 10:01 am
We are living in a golden age of pseudoscience. Here are three helpful tools for separating science from its imitator- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Wes Brown on July 28, 2026 at 10:00 am
My father’s death sent me to the jiu-jitsu mat. Then came defeat, low testosterone and the lure of a chemical cheat code- by Wes BrownRead on Aeon
In search of the northern cassowary
by Aeon Video on July 27, 2026 at 10:01 am
Join the search for the elusive cassowary, a big bird that plays an outsized role in maintaining its rainforest home- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Takeshi Morisato on July 27, 2026 at 10:00 am
Black philosophers now feature on Western curricula, but the European tradition diminishes their radicalism into reassurance- by Takeshi MorisatoRead on Aeon
by Stephani Sutherland on July 24, 2026 at 10:00 am
Allan Basbaum has spent 50 years searching the nervous system for the places where pain begins – and where it can be stopped- by Stephani SutherlandRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on July 23, 2026 at 10:01 am
To the trained eye, the personalised homes of Queens, NYC, evoke everything from a Venetian streetscape to a Chinese temple- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Sofía Cándano on July 23, 2026 at 10:00 am
Rooted in Brazilian modernism, anthropophagy devours and transforms culture, subverting colonial fears of cannibalism- by Sofía CándanoRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on July 22, 2026 at 10:01 am
Inside the lab of a biologist who is seeking to understand intelligence by focusing on problem-solving, not neurons- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Nidal Taibi on July 21, 2026 at 10:00 am
Jean Meslier, a rural French priest, argued that religion is designed to produce subjects who will automatically obey- by Nidal TaibiRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on July 20, 2026 at 10:01 am
A 1979 doc examining the life and ideas of B F Skinner, with a focus on his radical, controversial behaviour experiments- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Carlos Noreña on July 20, 2026 at 10:00 am
A dramatic shift in perspective is producing a much bigger, broader and more exciting view of ‘the ancient world’- by Carlos NoreñaRead on Aeon
by Ananya Palivela on July 17, 2026 at 10:00 am
Every 122 years, Venus crosses the Sun as a black and fleeting teardrop, kindling the awe of all those who dare to know- by Ananya PalivelaRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on July 16, 2026 at 10:01 am
In an ingenious restoration project, the humble oyster shell is transformed into a powerful tool to halt coastal erosion- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by Anton Cebalo on July 16, 2026 at 10:00 am
While Vienna’s coffeehouses bred modernism, in Belgrade’s kafanas grew conspiracy and rage. Their clash consumed Europe- by Anton CebaloRead on Aeon
by Aeon Video on July 15, 2026 at 10:01 am
What does it mean to make art in the age of inexhaustible AIs? An animator ponders his purpose and reclaims some control- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
The looting of science fiction
by Ali Rıza Taşkale on July 14, 2026 at 10:00 am
Tech titans claim the genre inspired them. But all they’ve done is graft their politics onto stories of a better future- by Ali Rıza TaşkaleRead on Aeon
Patricia Evangelista on journalism
by Aeon Video on July 13, 2026 at 10:01 am
The ‘worst’ and ‘best possible’ job at once: what it’s like to dedicate your life to documenting crimes against humanity- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon
by David Robson on July 13, 2026 at 10:00 am
We are each a living story, written with those who raised us. But when my most loving co-author ghosted me, my story fractured- by David RobsonRead on Aeon
by Valerie Trouet on July 10, 2026 at 10:00 am
Trees contain an archive – tales of planetary shifts, cosmic events, historical pivots – that we’re only just unlocking- by Valerie TrouetRead on Aeon
Africa’s cultural landmarks: rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia
by Aeon Video on July 9, 2026 at 10:01 am
Most buildings rise from the bottom up, stone by stone. Not so these churches: carved from a single rock, top-to-bottom- by Aeon VideoWatch on Aeon