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How Delayed Decisions Train Your Team to Hide Problems From You
by Bayo Akinola-Odusola on May 26, 2026 at 6:30 am
Here’s what it really costs an organization every time leadership delays a decision.
by Dr. Christina Rahm on May 25, 2026 at 7:00 pm
That early failure didn’t stop my entrepreneurial path — it shaped how I built 22+ ventures with stronger systems, sharper judgment and better resilience.
Most Entrepreneurs Think They’re Winning at AI — They’re Not and Their Competitors Already Know It
by Jason Barnard on May 25, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Most entrepreneurs think they’re ahead on AI because they use the tools every day — but the businesses pulling ahead are building systems that turn institutional knowledge into a lasting competitive advantage.
Working Hard Isn’t Enough — Why Self-Awareness Is What Actually Moves Your Career Forward
by Jissan Cherian on May 25, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Why high performers stall despite doing everything “right,” and how building real self-awareness can help you make better decisions, earn trust and accelerate your career faster than effort alone.
How New AI Breakthroughs Are Helping Entrepreneurs Cut Costs and Scale Faster
by Andres Tovar on May 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm
As AI becomes more powerful and accessible, the real opportunity for entrepreneurs isn’t replacement but amplification — using smarter data, custom models and clear strategy to scale operations, improve decision-making and unlock team capacity.
3 Reasons Why Your Business Will Stall Without a Clear Personal Mission
by Scott Snider on May 25, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Clarifying your personal mission reshapes your leadership, aligns decision-making and turns your business from a cash-flow job into a scalable, exit-ready asset.
by Roy Dekel on May 25, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Slack, Airbnb, Shopify — none of them began the way people think. Here’s what aspiring entrepreneurs can learn from them.
by Wilson Luna on May 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Before you say a word, your appearance sets the tone. Discover how what you wear influences authority, team behavior and business outcomes — and why casual culture may be costing you more than you think.
How Leaders Lose Trust During AI Change and the Simple Communication Framework That Prevents It
by Matt Domo on May 25, 2026 at 4:00 am
In AI-driven transformation, the real risk isn’t the technology itself—it’s leaders staying silent or vague at the exact moment employees need clarity, context and trust the most.
The First Sentence of Your Pitch Determines Your Success — Here’s How to Perfect It
by Patrick Hagerty on May 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm
In fast-moving environments where investors, journalists and customers rely on quick interpretation, the first sentence or the first 10 seconds often determines everything that follows.
A new test could flag people at risk for anemia by filming their eyeballs — no needles required
on May 26, 2026 at 11:00 am
A new needle-free technology isn’t ready to replace blood draws, but it could serve as a screening tool to flag people who need a full-blown blood test.
by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on May 25, 2026 at 11:01 pm
An analysis of residue on centuries-old surgical tools reveals the use of a toxic anesthetic in Ming dynasty-era Chinese medicine.
Rare genetic disease makes scientists reconsider what the ‘seat of fear’ in the brain really is
on May 25, 2026 at 6:00 pm
People with a rare genetic disorder that damages the amygdala are helping neuroscientists rethink how the brain shapes fear, trust and concern for others.
It’s illegal to repair most of our devices. There’s a surprising reason for that.
on May 25, 2026 at 4:00 pm
If your phone breaks, it’s impossible to fix it yourself. The reason for that lies with a set of laws that emerged decades ago.
Bizarre patterns on Venus have scientists puzzled
on May 25, 2026 at 11:00 am
Scientists are trying to understand Venus’ bright surface formations, called coronae, using new 3D maps.
The solar system’s largest moon may be heating up — offering clues to its mysterious origins
on May 25, 2026 at 10:00 am
The largest moon in the solar system — Jupiter’s Ganymede — has a unique and inexplicable magnetic field. New research could finally explain it: the moon is heating up.
by kkillgrove@livescience.com (Kristina Killgrove) on May 25, 2026 at 10:00 am
This funerary shroud was made from thousands of multicolored beads and woven to represent a human face and a large scarab beetle.
on May 25, 2026 at 9:00 am
When running an AI model through a quantum computer, scientists have increased accuracy by only adding a relatively small number of parameters.
Catapult the cow! 6 medieval castles that were never conquered
on May 24, 2026 at 3:05 pm
Many medieval castles were formidable stone fortifications. Live Science takes a look at six that were never conquered.
on May 24, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Live Science spoke with Alika Maunakea, an Native Hawaiian epigeneticist, about how epigenetics underpins health disparities between Native Hawaiians and others in Hawaii.
on May 24, 2026 at 11:00 am
China’s Tianzhou-10 mission just delivered embryo-like structures made from living stem cells to the Tiangong space station. Experiments could shed light on how radiation and microgravity affect human reproduction.
Mars looks blue and bruised in surreal new images from Psyche spacecraft — Space photo of the week
on May 24, 2026 at 10:00 am
On its way to a metal asteroid, NASA’s Psyche probe tested its cameras as it got a gravity assist from the Red Planet.
How did animals survive the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs?
on May 24, 2026 at 9:00 am
It helped to have a number of features to aid survival following the end-Cretaceous mass extinction.
on May 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Techniques for analyzing DNA have advanced, enabling scientists to better understand disease outbreaks throughout history.
on May 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Generative AI is destroying the baseline assumption that photographs bear some causal connection to reality. That’s bad news for democracy.
Levoit Sprout Evaporative Humidifier review: A great addition to nurseries and toddlers’ rooms
on May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am
The Levoit Sprout Evaporative Humidifier is quiet, easy to clean and effective at combating dry air — and it has a built-in night light, too.
by ben.turner@futurenet.com (Ben Turner) on May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am
May 23, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
on May 23, 2026 at 9:00 am
What’s the temperature in Earth’s core, and how did we figure that out?
Ebola outbreak in Central Africa will be a nightmare to contain, experts warn
on May 22, 2026 at 8:17 pm
Experts say the Ebola outbreak raging in Central Africa could be challenging to contain due to ongoing conflict in the region and a lack of vaccines and international aid.
on May 22, 2026 at 6:15 pm
A “foundational” study found that the brains of children with ADHD matured later, but that finding was likely a mirage tied to issues with how the children were followed over time.
Bitcoin risks another lower high as stocks rally, AI tokens outperform
by Oliver Knight on May 26, 2026 at 10:42 am
The bitcoin price chart is forming a potential lower high while ether languishes in a months-old range even as S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 index futures push higher.
Bitcoin caught between critical onchain support and an options showdown
by James Van Straten on May 26, 2026 at 9:11 am
Heavy supply concentration and large options positioning continue to suppress volatility and keep bitcoin range-bound.
XRP Ledger to delete NFT junk and patch key bugs in a new upgrade
by Omkar Godbole on May 26, 2026 at 9:06 am
The XRP Ledger is rolling out the fixCleanup3_1_3 upgrade on Wednesday, to clean up expired NFTs.
Hyperliquid takes a swing at Polymarket with macro outcome bets
by Sam Reynolds on May 26, 2026 at 6:44 am
The decentralized exchange’s new HIP-4 product lets traders bet on offchain events like inflation and interest-rate decisions, using validators rather than UMA-style external dispute resolution.
At $322 billion, the stablecoin market value exceeds the FX reserves of 95 nations
by Omkar Godbole on May 26, 2026 at 6:16 am
The amount of dollars and other fiat currencies held by users outside traditional banking channels now exceeds the official FX reserves of 95 nations.
Ondo Finance founder Nathan Allman dies unexpectedly
by CoinDesk on May 26, 2026 at 6:13 am
Tokenized real-world assets firm Ondo Finance announced the unexpected death of founder Nathan Allman on Tuesday, with longtime president Ian De Bode stepping in as CEO.
XRP slips below $1.35 after triangle breakdown puts focus on $1.30 support
by Shaurya Malwa on May 26, 2026 at 5:08 am
XRP lost a key support zone after another failed breakout attempt, with traders now watching whether the months-long compression pattern resolves lower.
HYPE briefly overtakes Dogecoin, privacy tokens slide as US strikes on Iran rattle markets
by Shaurya Malwa on May 26, 2026 at 4:57 am
ZEC and XMR dropped 5% in a session that saw most major tokens pull back after weeks of gains, with the move tracking renewed Middle East tension and a rebound in oil prices.
Bitcoin stalls near $76,500 as muted trading points to macro wait-and-see
by Sam Reynolds on May 26, 2026 at 4:06 am
Enflux says “the bid is there” but no one is adding size, while Glassnode data shows easing selling pressure alongside weaker market activity.
NEAR price rally gains momentum as cross-chain product activity fuels further 15% jump
by Francisco Rodrigues on May 25, 2026 at 5:38 pm
The rally is fueled by NEAR Intents, the cross-chain system that has processed over $19 billion in volume and generated $32 million in fees.
Indonesia blocks Polymarket, calling prediction market online gambling in disguise
by Francisco Rodrigues on May 25, 2026 at 5:04 pm
Authorities stated that using crypto or blockchain doesn’t change platforms that let users wager on uncertain outcomes from being gambling products.
Bitcoin, crypto prices tick up as US-Iran peace deal odds climb
by Francisco Rodrigues on May 25, 2026 at 4:46 pm
Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and highly enriched uranium, as Pakistan and Qatar are mediating.
Buterin says Ethereum Foundation will shrink, sell less ETH, and focus on ‘CROPS’
by Francisco Rodrigues on May 25, 2026 at 3:51 pm
Buterin’s influence in the EF will decrease as the board expands. He framed the EF as “one node, with a defined purpose,” not the center of Ethereum.
PCE, jobless claims and housing data test Fed cut hopes: Crypto Week Ahead
by Francisco Rodrigues on May 25, 2026 at 12:53 pm
Your look at what’s coming in the week starting May 25.
Prometheum bets Wall Street distribution is the missing link for tokenized securities
by Will Canny on May 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Crypto has solved tokenization, but not distribution and Prometheum says broker-dealers and RIAs are the key to bringing digital assets into mainstream finance.
HYPE funds attract millions as investors dump bitcoin and ether ETFs
by Omkar Godbole on May 25, 2026 at 10:28 am
Investors turn to HYPE and XRP funds while dumping bitcoin and ether ETFs.
by Helene Braun on May 25, 2026 at 8:09 am
A new report shows Hyperliquid is rapidly expanding beyond crypto into pre-IPO markets, prediction contracts, and 24/7 asset trading, putting Wall Street giants on high alert.
Bitcoin trades above $77,000 as oil’s 5% slide pushes Asian equities higher
by Omkar Godbole on May 25, 2026 at 7:11 am
Oil’s 5% drop on potential Strait of Hormuz reopening boosted Asian equities and supported crypto sentiment.
Bitcoin options are coming to Nasdaq. Here’s what it means for you
by Omkar Godbole on May 25, 2026 at 5:56 am
The new offering, pending CFTC approval, aims to democratize seamless crypto risk management.
Coinbase does not fear competition from Wall Street, says exchange executive
by Olivier Acuna on May 24, 2026 at 8:00 pm
A Coinbase executive called on regulators to implement sensible crypto regulation, while announcing the Stand With Crypto event taking place in over 500 locations worldwide.
by Juan Galt on May 23, 2026 at 7:02 pm
Bitcoin Magazine The History and Future of Physical Bitcoin Bitcoin is invisible code — but for over a decade, creators have turned it into coins, cards, and USBs you can touch. Here’s how close we’ve gotten to real, cash-like BTC. This post The History and Future of Physical Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 22, 2026 at 7:43 pm
Bitcoin Magazine SEC Delaying Plan to Allow Crypto Versions of US Stocks: Report The SEC has pumped the brakes on its highly anticipated “innovation exemption” for tokenized stocks. This post SEC Delaying Plan to Allow Crypto Versions of US Stocks: Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 22, 2026 at 6:54 pm
Bitcoin Magazine A Freshman Congressman from Nashville Wants to Make the National Bitcoin Reserve Permanent Rep. Matt Van Epps framed the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 as a reflection of Nashville’s rise as a major Bitcoin hub. This post A Freshman Congressman from Nashville Wants to Make the National Bitcoin Reserve Permanent first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 22, 2026 at 4:19 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Trump Media (DJT) Moves to Sell Bitcoin as Losses Reach $455 Million Trump Media & Technology Group transferred 2,650 Bitcoin (~$205 million) to Crypto.com, signaling a likely pending sale. This post Trump Media (DJT) Moves to Sell Bitcoin as Losses Reach $455 Million first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 22, 2026 at 4:08 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day, The 16th Anniversary of Laszlo Hanyecz Paying 10,000 BTC For Two Papa John’s Pies Sixteen years ago today, a Florida programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 Bitcoin for two large Papa John’s pizzas. This post Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day, The 16th Anniversary of Laszlo Hanyecz Paying 10,000 BTC For Two Papa John’s Pies first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 21, 2026 at 8:49 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Mark Cuban Sells Most of His Bitcoin, Calls It a Failed Hedge Billionaire investor Mark Cuban says he has sold most of his Bitcoin, arguing it has failed to function as a reliable hedge against fiat weakness and geopolitical risk. This post Mark Cuban Sells Most of His Bitcoin, Calls It a Failed Hedge first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 21, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Lawmaker Unveils Bill to Codify Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Draws Bipartisan Support Nick Begich, R-Alaska, introduced legislation today to permanently establish a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve. This post U.S. Lawmaker Unveils Bill to Codify Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Draws Bipartisan Support first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Micah Zimmerman on May 21, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Blockchain.com Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO, Joining Wave of Crypto Listings Blockchain.com, one of the industry’s oldest firms, has confidentially filed a draft Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a planned initial public offering. This post Blockchain.com Confidentially Files for U.S. IPO, Joining Wave of Crypto Listings first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
by Bitcoin Magazine on May 21, 2026 at 2:25 pm
Bitcoin Magazine Unchained and Bitcoin Park Hit the Road For Bitcoin Pizza Day With “The New Rules of Bitcoin” The Pizza Day events will span US cities, featuring Unchained and The Atlantic’s recently released short film that redefines Bitcoin ownership in 2026 This post Unchained and Bitcoin Park Hit the Road For Bitcoin Pizza Day With “The New Rules of Bitcoin” first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Bitcoin Magazine.
by Allard Peng on May 21, 2026 at 1:33 pm
Bitcoin Magazine 5 Reasons Corporations Should Sell Bitcoin Selling can get you more Bitcoin over time. The main reasons for corporations to sell all involve value creation. This post 5 Reasons Corporations Should Sell Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Allard Peng.
How Mars Can Help Us Understand ‘Marginal’ Exoplanets
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 25, 2026 at 9:43 pm
We’ve discovered large numbers of small rocky exoplanets, but they’re at such great distances that habitability is extremely difficult to determine. New research suggests than since Mars is on the edge of being habitable, studying it in detail can shed light on rocky exoplanets. If we can understand things like tectonic activity and atmospheric escape on Mars, we can understand how they may play out on rocky exoplanets.
Ultrahigh-energy Cosmic Rays May Be Ultraheavy in Origin
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on May 25, 2026 at 8:28 pm
New research led by Penn State scientists suggests that some of the highest-energy cosmic rays may consist of atomic nuclei heavier than iron and could help narrow down the cosmic sources capable of accelerating these particles.
NASA’s Next-Generation AI Processor Passes Early Testing
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on May 25, 2026 at 8:28 pm
As part of a commercial partnership, NASA is developing a sophisticated chip that will give spacecraft the processing capabilities to think for themselves.
Early Life on Earth May Have Thrived in Impact Craters
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 25, 2026 at 6:25 pm
A team of South Korean scientists has uncovered new evidence that could help explain how Earth’s atmosphere became rich in oxygen, one of the most transformative events in the planet’s history. Researchers from the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) report the finding of stromatolites, layered structures formed by microbial communities, within the Hapcheon impact crater on the Korean Peninsula. While the Hapcheon crater is only about 40,000 years old, it shows how stromatolites got a boost from the heat in impact crater hydrothermal systems.
A Brief-ish History of SETI. Part VII: Brief Windows and Transcendence
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on May 24, 2026 at 11:27 pm
Could the “Great Silence” be the result of extraterrestrial civilizations dying out before they can make contact, or will they evolve to the point where communication with them is no longer possible?
Alien life may be missed by current space missions, but AI might help
by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on May 24, 2026 at 10:47 pm
It’s 2035 and NASA’s Dragonfly quadcopter has been “hopping” around the surface of Saturn’s largest moon Titan for just over a year taking images, scanning pebbles, drilling holes, and analyzing surface material for potential signs of life. You’re at NASA JPL and just moved to Blue Team (12am-8am) from Red Team (4pm-12am), so you’re hyped up on coffee, Red Bull, and will power. It’s 3:30am, you’ve been analyzing data since you clocked in, and you keep discarding what you’ve been told looks like positive signs of life but is more commonly known as false positives. In the meantime, some microbes on Titan that got scanned by Dragonfly keep posing in front of its main camera with signs saying, “We’re here!”
Mars Fungi Could Make Red Planet Regolith Fertile for Crops
by Laurence Tognetti, MSc (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/laurencetognetti) on May 23, 2026 at 2:56 am
You’re on the fourth human mission to Mars, and you’ve been tasked with establishing the first self-sustaining food crop on a Martian settlement. You’re nervous because you’re using a new type of fungi called beneficial fungi, which you’re told will help enhance Martian regolith, enabling it to be used for growing crops. You were privately told that doing this will not only get a high school named after you, but you will successfully feed future settlers without the need to bring food from Earth. But you really only care about having your name on a high school.
SpaceX’s Next-Gen Starship Passes Its First Flight Test Despite Snags
by Alan Boyle (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cosmiclog) on May 22, 2026 at 11:42 pm
SpaceX’s next-generation Starship V3 rocket got off to a glorious start for its first test flight, and although not all of its engines fired fully according to plan, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said the mission “scored a goal for humanity.”
Is Dust the Best Thing in the Universe? Part 4: We Owe Dust Our Lives
by Paul Sutter (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/pmsutter) on May 22, 2026 at 11:16 pm
No dust, no way to cool a collapsing gas cloud. No way to cool it, no stars. No dust, no first rung on the ladder from grain to pebble to planet. The substance I spent two articles complaining about turns out to be the substance that makes me possible.
NASA’S Juno Makes Closest Ever Approach To Jupiter’s Moon Of Thebe
by Bruce Dorminey (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/bruce) on May 22, 2026 at 10:11 pm
NASA’S Juno spacecraft images Jupiter’s tiny moon of Thebe in a recent close approach.
A Beautiful Death: How a Dying Star Created the Crystal Ball Nebula
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 22, 2026 at 7:06 pm
Planetary nebula are created when a dying star sheds it outer layers. The gas is lit up by the star and all the gorgeous, changing detail is exposed. NGC 1514, the Crystal Ball Nebula, is about 1500 light years away and contains a binary pair in its center. The orbits and winds from the stars create the Crystal Ball’s beautiful form.
Supermassive Black Holes Can Render Exoplanets Uninhabitable at Great Distances
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 22, 2026 at 3:19 pm
Life on Earth relies on energy from astrophysical sources. But what if the astrophysical source isn’t a star, but a supermassive black hole and its active galactic nuclei? Life needs shelter from their powerful energy, and the only shelter is distance. New research shows that SMBH and their AGN could strip away exoplanet atmospheres and destroy their ozone at vast distances.
Is Dust the Best Thing in the Universe? Part 3: Tiny Chemistry Labs
by Paul Sutter (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/pmsutter) on May 22, 2026 at 2:16 pm
Two hydrogen atoms can’t form an H2 molecule on their own in empty space. They need a surface. The universe has only one surface available, and it’s something I have just spent two articles complaining about.
Both Hemispheres of 3I/ATLAS Observed Simultaneously by JUICE and Europa Clipper
by Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams) on May 22, 2026 at 12:21 am
The Southwest Research Institute-led Ultraviolet Spectrograph (UVS) instruments aboard ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) spacecraft and NASA’s Europa Clipper made unique observations of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in late 2025. SwRI leads the UVS instruments on both spacecraft, simultaneously imaging both hemispheres of the comet and detecting the comet’s ultraviolet emissions.
Crypto Investor Works on a Plan to Ride SpaceX’s Starship Around Mars
by Alan Boyle (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cosmiclog) on May 22, 2026 at 12:16 am
Chinese-born cryptocurrency investor Chun Wang has become the latest deep-pocketed space enthusiast to set his sights on a trip around Mars. But first, he wants to take a ride around the moon on SpaceX’s Starship. And SpaceX is willing to work with him.
The Magnetar at the Heart of a Superluminous Supernova
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 21, 2026 at 3:39 pm
Superluminous supernovae are the royalty in the supernova world. They’re up to 100 times brighter than a standard supernova, and astrophysicists want to know why. New research shows that magnetars are responsible.
Is Dust the Best Thing in the Universe? Part 2: The Astronomer’s Headache
by Paul Sutter (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/pmsutter) on May 21, 2026 at 2:16 pm
Dust scatters light, absorbs light, re-emits light, and ruins everything. It’s why our maps of the Milky Way were wrong before 1930, and it’s why one of the biggest cosmological announcements of the 2010s quietly evaporated.
Study Shows How Sunspot Activity Speeds Up Reentries
by David Dickinson (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/david-dickinson) on May 21, 2026 at 1:52 pm
It’s getting crowded up there. Over the past few years, the advent of SpaceX’s Starlink and other players in the mega-satellite constellation game are adding an exponential load of satellites and orbital debris to the low Earth orbit environment. But all that goes up, must eventually come down. Now, a new study looks at solar activity over time as a predictor for how reentries trend.
SNAPPY CubeSat Takes Flight to Test Space-Based Neutrino Detectors
by Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick) on May 21, 2026 at 12:26 pm
Neutrinos, the second most common fundamental particles in the universe, are notoriously difficult to detect. So far we’ve only been able to do so by building giant vats of water far underground with hundreds of photodetectors watching for brief flashes of light. But a new CubeSat mission hopes to change that dynamic and enable the neutrino detectors of the future a much less constrained and expensive existence – in space.
Future Mars Rovers Could Mimic a Swimming Motion to Traverse the Planet’s Surface
by Evan Gough (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/ion23drive) on May 20, 2026 at 10:33 pm
Some animals can move efficiently beneath granular surfaces. These include the sandfish (Scincus scincus), a lizard native to the Sahara. It can burrow into the sand and then literally “swim” through the desert sand to hunt or escape predators. German researchers are working on a rover wheel design that mimics that swimming motion. In testing, the wheel system outperformed regular wheels.
Queen Latifah, 56, Returns to Host AMAs After 31 Years With a Powerful Message
by jdennison on May 26, 2026 at 1:58 am
If you grew up rocking door-knocker earrings, memorizing every word of “U.N.I.T.Y.” and watching Living Single on Thursday nights, this one’s for you. Queen Latifah is back on the American Music Awards stage. And not just as a presenter or a performer. She’s hosting — 31 years after she first held that mic. The rapper,
Riley Green’s Cowboy-Cool AMAs Look—and 7 More Stars Who Wowed Us on the Red Carpet
by jdennison on May 26, 2026 at 1:38 am
The 2026 American Music Awards red carpet rolled out Monday, May 25, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and the looks did not disappoint. From sparkly gowns to suits with a twist, the stars served up the kind of glamour that makes you want to dig through your own closet and reimagine
New High Cholesterol Guidelines for Women and How To Bring Your Levels Down
by Cailey Griffin on May 26, 2026 at 1:30 am
If your doctor has ever told you to “keep an eye on your numbers,” here’s good news: The rules around what’s considered high cholesterol have gotten clearer—and a little more personal. In March, the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association released updated cholesterol guidelines that lower the screening age, sharpen long-term risk assessment
Crime Show Stars Who Served in Military & Law Enforcement IRL
by Raquel Lekic on May 25, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Whether it’s drama you’re looking for, action, or even a little bit of occasional romance, crime shows often deliver hours upon hours of pure entertainment. From cult classics like Magnum P.I. to more modern series that have stood the test of time thanks to wildly loyal fan bases such as Law & Order: SVU, there’s
This Air Force Vet Built a Makeup Platform for Women Over 40
by Carissa Mosness on May 25, 2026 at 5:30 pm
Watching yet another young online beauty influencer share tips for applying makeup, 48-year-old Dawn Pfingsten couldn’t help but shake her head. “How about us older women with mature skin?” the Bell Buckle, Tennessee, resident sighed. An idea suddenly sprang to life. What if I started a platform of my own for women over 40 to
These WWII and Civil War Novels Are Perfect Memorial Day Reads
by Carissa Mosness on May 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Every Memorial Day, millions of Americans pause to remember those who gave their lives in service. This year, we’re honoring that legacy through unforgettable stories—spotlighting heroes both real and fictional who helped shape the world we live in today. From Revolutionary War bravery to Civil War sacrifice and World War II resilience, these powerful novels
12 Skin Secrets Dermatologists Wish You Knew—Number 6 Surprised Us!
by Rachel Cosma on May 25, 2026 at 11:50 am
Dermatologists are specialists best known for inspecting iffy moles, calming rashes and erasing fine lines. But they also see hidden clues the rest of us miss about our skin health. Plus, they’re bursting with expert insights that help us look our best. The problem? They rarely get the chance to share these gems with patients.
She Donated a Kidney to Her High School Prom Date—Here’s Why
by Carissa Mosness on May 24, 2026 at 10:00 pm
More than 35 years had passed since prom night, but Elena Hershey still fondly recalled the harbor boat cruise, the beautiful gowns and dancing under the stars with her date, Shawn Moyer. Elena was a junior, Shawn a senior—they were only friends, but Shawn’s date had canceled at the last minute. “I was his backup,”
Elizabeth Perkins’ Diabetes Diagnosis Was Missed by Doctors for 3 Years
by Carissa Mosness on May 24, 2026 at 7:30 pm
For three long years, actress Elizabeth Perkins knew something was terribly wrong. She was exhausted, losing weight at an alarming rate, constantly thirsty and battling pounding headaches that kept her in bed for days. Yet doctor after doctor told her she was fine. Her story is a powerful reminder that when it comes to your
How to Read All of Sarah J. Maas’s Books in the Right Order
by Carissa Mosness on May 24, 2026 at 4:30 pm
If you’ve ever stared at a shelf full of Sarah J. Maas books and had absolutely no idea where to begin, you’re not alone. Known for her incredible world building, swoon-worthy love stories and devastating cliffhangers, the author is truly one of a kind. Currently, she has three bestselling series—Throne of Glass, A Court of
Will lab-grown sperm let infertile men have children of their own?
on May 26, 2026 at 9:00 am
Men who do not produce sperm can’t be helped by existing fertility treatments, but a start-up is now claiming it can grow their sperm in the lab. Columnist Michael Le Page suspects this technique will have to be combined with gene editing if it is to help many men
Attack on Iran’s oil released as much pollution as a volcano
on May 26, 2026 at 9:00 am
Airstrikes on Tehran earlier this year emitted a plume containing almost 30,000 tonnes of sulphur dioxide that reached Asian countries
Does gravity create reality? A shocking path to a theory of everything
on May 25, 2026 at 4:00 pm
A rewrite of quantum mechanics that includes the force of gravity could finally achieve one of physicists’ biggest goals and reveal the ultimate fuzziness of time
Mars astronauts may do laundry by blasting clothes with a plasma beam
on May 25, 2026 at 9:00 am
There is currently no good way for astronauts in space to do laundry, but researchers may have finally come up with one: a bright purple jet of microbe-killing plasma
Why your brain needs plenty of “Aha!” moments
on May 25, 2026 at 9:00 am
In the age of AI, instant answers to our questions are readily available. But columnist Helen Thomson finds that continuing to encourage those delicious flashes of insight that come from your own thoughts may be beneficial both for your everyday life and your long-term brain health
Mercury may have gained all of its unexpected water in a single day
on May 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Despite being the closest planet to the sun, Mercury has thick deposits of ice at its poles, and now we may understand the events that formed them over just one Mercurian day
Experimental mRNA vaccine may protect against multiple Ebola viruses
on May 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Tests with rodents suggest an mRNA vaccine in development offers protection against three strains of Ebola virus, including the one behind the current crisis
Political anger affects the body differently to other forms of anger
on May 22, 2026 at 2:00 pm
We all feel emotions like anger and disgust from time to time, but they seem to cause stronger bodily sensations when they’re politically induced
Australia is battling its largest diphtheria outbreak in living memory
on May 22, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Vaccine misinformation, nurse and doctor shortages and crowded living arrangements may be behind soaring rates of diphtheria in remote Indigenous communities in Australia
How ageing on Earth mimics the effects of space travel
on May 22, 2026 at 9:00 am
Life on the International Space Station may feel distant, but columnist Graham Lawton finds that studying how astronauts experience accelerated ageing could help us fight similar effects on Earth related to sedentary lifestyles, disrupted circadian rhythms and social isolation
Mathematicians stunned by AI’s biggest breakthrough in mathematics yet
on May 21, 2026 at 4:13 pm
Artificial intelligence built by OpenAI has cracked a decades-old conjecture by Paul Erdős, which mathematicians have hailed as a monumental moment for AI in mathematics
Epic dreaming is leaving people exhausted and distressed
on May 21, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Some people experience vivid, incessant dreams that leave them feeling exhausted the next day, with researchers calling for this “epic dreaming” to be classed as a sleep disorder
Women’s better memories may delay Alzheimer’s diagnosis by years
on May 21, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Women appear cognitively normal for almost three years longer than men after their brains start to develop Alzheimer’s disease, making it harder to diagnose and preventing early treatment
Women’s body temperature rises from age 18 to 42 but we don’t know why
on May 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Women experience a steady rise in body temperature from their teens to midlife, which may be useful for monitoring ageing and overall health
Photos reveal unexpected details from the world’s first atomic test
on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Previously classified photos and documents show the scientific work that went into the world’s first atomic test in 1945 – a test that, just weeks later, would see nuclear bombs dropped in Japan
How a visit to Stonehenge reminded me of deep time
on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm
On a visit to the UK, Sydney-based reporter James Woodford visited an archaeological site that was on his bucket list – and experienced a very special moment as the sun set
Can we harness quantum effects to create a new kind of healthcare?
on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Experiments hint that quantum mechanisms are vital to the machinery of life. Now researchers are exploring if these effects help to explain the success of an array of puzzling health treatments
PMOS shows us why many scientific terms need to be renamed
on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Like covid-19 and mpox before it, the decision to relabel PCOS as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome is a welcome one – and reveals why a name is never just a name
This is the most underrated sci-fi film franchise of the 21st century
on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm
There’s unexpected news of a fifth movie for one of the most underrated sci-fi reboots. Hurray, says New Scientist film columnist Bethan Ackerley
New Scientist recommends a devastating account of farming honeybees
on May 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Jennie Durant’s Bitter Honey is a great exposé of the true cost of industrially farming US honeybees, finds Thomas Lewton. But the book’s grim figures of bee death alone may not prompt deep change – how about seeing them as fellow creatures?
by The New York Times on May 26, 2026 at 11:14 am
The threat came hours after American military forces renewed attacks in southern Iran, even as fragile diplomacy efforts to end the war continued.
by Koba Ryckewaert and Jeanna Smialek on May 26, 2026 at 10:43 am
A Belgian government minister said two young teenagers and two adults were killed in the crash on Tuesday, in a small town outside Brussels.
by Francesca Regalado and Muktita Suhartono on May 26, 2026 at 10:39 am
The group, which was searching for gold, has been trapped for almost a week. Divers who were involved in the 2018 rescue of a Thai youth soccer team have joined the operation.
by Eric Schmitt on May 26, 2026 at 10:36 am
Military officials said that the strikes targeted missile sites near a major Iranian port that threatened U.S. ships and planes.
by Yan Zhuang, Amelia Nierenberg and Ephrat Livni on May 26, 2026 at 9:40 am
Iran and the United States appeared to be negotiating on a deal to end the war, but talks could take days. Both sides have offered conflicting accounts of the emerging agreement.
by Rebecca R. Ruiz on May 26, 2026 at 9:03 am
At the prestigious garden show, attendees jockeyed to buy prizewinning blooms and debated the role of whimsy as a ban on garden gnomes was temporarily lifted.
by Elizabeth Dias on May 26, 2026 at 9:02 am
The co-founder of a prominent A.I. company was nearby as the pope implored A.I. leaders to slow down and consider the technology’s possible perils.
by Ana María Arévalo Gosen, Hogla Enecia Pérez and Luis Ferré-Sadurní on May 26, 2026 at 9:00 am
Haitian women are having babies in squalid, unsupervised settings after the Dominican Republic started sending immigration agents to detain migrants at hospitals.
by Stephanie Nolen and Arlette Bashizi on May 26, 2026 at 9:00 am
Lenacapavir, which protects people from H.I.V. infection with twice-yearly shots, is arriving in a country where the health system has been hollowed out by American aid cuts.
by Francesca Regalado and Lauren DeCicca on May 26, 2026 at 9:00 am
Thousands who fled Russia after the invasion of Ukraine have built an enclave in Phuket. An air of impermanence hangs over their community.
by Lara Jakes on May 26, 2026 at 8:26 am
Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.
by Matina Stevis-Gridneff on May 26, 2026 at 8:23 am
The Canadian prime minister, who was the governor of the Bank of England when Britain voted to leave the European Union, said the Alberta referendum on separating from Canada could backfire.
by Ruth Graham and Elizabeth Dias on May 26, 2026 at 7:32 am
In his letter, the first American pontiff called for putting care for humans at the heart of technological change.
by Katrin Bennhold on May 26, 2026 at 4:13 am
Hantavirus and Ebola are reminders that outbreaks are inevitable, and that the world must work together to contain them and prevent the next pandemic.
by Amelia Nierenberg and Sergey Ponomarev on May 26, 2026 at 4:01 am
Iceland has stood apart from the rest of Europe. But President Trump’s threats to Greenland have provoked a reconsideration.
by Hari Kumar and Atul Loke on May 26, 2026 at 4:00 am
Three years after riots tore apart Manipur, the state remains in disarray. Barbed wire and armed checkpoints made it difficult for Times reporters to cross, even before the recent clashes.
by Aaron Boxerman, Tyler Pager, Eric Schmitt, Ephrat Livni and Sanam Mahoozi on May 26, 2026 at 2:02 am
by Tariq Panja on May 26, 2026 at 1:55 am
A decision to stave off litigation between Fox and FIFA turned into a bonanza worth hundreds of millions of dollars in discounted World Cup rights to the broadcaster.
by Ephrat Livni on May 25, 2026 at 9:52 pm
After the prime minister made the announcement, the Israeli military said it had struck more than 70 Hezbollah sites in the past day.
Blake Shelton can’t stop raving about Gwen Stefani’s Las Vegas concert
on May 26, 2026 at 10:03 am
Blake Shelton can’t stop raving about Gwen Stefani’s Las Vegas concertBlake Shelton has nothing but praise for his wife Gwen Stefani’s musical talent.The 49-year-old country singer has finally gotten a “night off” to attend Gwen’s Las Vegas residency shows over the weekend and took to his…
Demi Lovato reflects on ‘best year’ of her life with husband Jutes on wedding anniversary
on May 26, 2026 at 9:01 am
Demi Lovato reflects on ‘best year’ of her life with husband Jutes on wedding anniversaryDemi Lovato is giving a sweet insight into her one year married life with partner Jordan “Jutes” Lutes.The Disney alum took to her Instagram account on Monday, May 25 to mark her first wedding…
Billy Idol gives rare piece of advice as he receives major honor at 2026 AMAs
on May 26, 2026 at 6:50 am
Billy Idol gives rare piece of advice as he receives major honor at 2026 AMAsBilly Idol, the lead singer of Generation X, is honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 American Music Awards.While receiving the major honor at the 52nd AMAs held on Monday, May 25, at the MGM…
Paula Abdul gets honest about Meghan Markle using her song in anniversary tribute
on May 26, 2026 at 5:16 am
Paula Abdul gets honest about Meghan Markle using her song in anniversary tributePaula Abdul is over the moon since Meghan Markle gave a shout-out to her song Forever Your Girl.On Prince Harry and Meghan’s eighth wedding anniversary, the Duchess of Sussex used Paula’s 1989 iconic song on her…
American Music Awards 2026: Complete list of winners
on May 26, 2026 at 4:24 am
American Music Awards 2026: Complete list of winnersThe 2026 American Music Awards took place on Monday, May 25 night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.This marked 52nd ceremony of the music awards show Created by Dick Clark in 1974.It is one of the world’s largest…
BTS’ ‘Swim’ scored major win at 2026 American Music Award
on May 26, 2026 at 3:35 am
BTS’ ‘Swim’ scored major win at American Music AwardK-pop boy band BTS just marked their first win at the American Music Awards as their fifth studio album, ARIRANG’s lead track, SWIM was crowned Best Song of the Summer.The boyband, also known as the Bangtan Boys, beat Taylor Swift’s…
Here’s why Nicolas Cage respects ‘Madden’ director David O. Russell
on May 26, 2026 at 3:12 am
Here’s why Nicolas Cage respects ‘Madden’ director David O. RussellAfter turning down roles in top-notch filmmakers’ films such as Christopher Nolan, Woody Allen, and Paul Thomas Anderson, Nicolas Cage is struggling in his career.The New York Times interviewed the 62-year-old American actor…
Karol G lives ‘legend moment’ in her career at 2026 AMAs
on May 26, 2026 at 2:37 am
Karol G lives ‘legend moment’ in her career at 2026 AMAsKarol G recently revealed how music helped her find purpose in life in an acceptance speech at the 52nd American Music Awards.On Monday, May 25, John Legend awarded the 35-year-old Colombian singer and songwriter with the International Artist…
Penelope Cruz talks about shocking brain aneurism diagnosis
on May 26, 2026 at 1:52 am
Penelope Cruz is touching upon the time she had to brave through the news of a brain aneurism.The 52-year-old actress revealed she thought she was going to die when she was told she could have a fatal condition while preparing to film night scenes for “The Black Ball”“And then…
Linda Perry criticizes Billie Joe Armstrong for ghosting her before major career move
on May 25, 2026 at 10:11 pm
Linda Perry criticizes Billie Joe Armstrong for ghosting her before major career moveLinda Perry recently reminisced about the time when Green Day did not respond to her after she was about to produce their follow-up to American Idiot.While chatting with NME, the 61-year-old American…
‘Euphoria’ creator explains brutal finale twist
on May 25, 2026 at 7:18 pm
‘Euphoria’ creator explains brutal finale twistEuphoria season 3 left fans shocked with brutal twist!As the controversial character Nate Jacobs, played by Jacob Elordi met the horrifying end, the creator of the show Sam Levinson explained the decision.Spoiler alert: the character died after being…
Leo Woodall opens up about ‘boyhood dream’ of landing role in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’
on May 25, 2026 at 7:03 pm
Leo Woodall opens up about ‘boyhood dream’ of landing role in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’Leo Woodall is calling his casting in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum a “boyhood dream.”The actor recently spoke about becoming part of the famous fantasy franchise while attending the…
‘The Bachelor’ couple Zach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar reflect on first year of marriage
on May 25, 2026 at 6:47 pm
‘The Bachelor’ stars Zach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar reflect on first year of marriageZach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar are celebrating one year of marriage after tying the knot in 2025.The couple, who met during season 27 of The Bachelor in 2023, marked their first wedding anniversary with…
Jennifer Aniston learned a costar had never seen ‘Friends’
on May 25, 2026 at 6:43 pm
Jennifer Aniston learned a costar had never seen ‘Friends’Lisa Ann Walter shared a surprising confession she made to Jennifer Aniston while filming Bruce Almighty.During her appearance on Kristin Davis’ podcast Are You A Charlotte?, Walter admitted there are several iconic television series she…
‘Where’s My Husband’ hitmaker Raye ready for Hollywood with first-ever film: Details inside
on May 25, 2026 at 6:10 pm
Raye is set to make her acting debut in a new London-based crime drama called Lineage.The 28-year award-winning singer will be joined on screen with Isabelle Huppert in the upcoming film from French director Yann Demange, known for projects including Top Boy.The film is described as a modern crime…
Sophie Rain’s bizarre claim leaves NBA fans guessing the player
on May 25, 2026 at 6:03 pm
Social media star Sophie Rain dropped a bombshell by claiming a basketball player asked her for a sexual favor in return for “a bag.”Speaking to TMZ, she refused to reveal the player’s name. Rain, who went viral in late 2024 after announcing she earned US$43 million in her first…
Lisa Kudrow secretly helped nervous young actor on ‘Friends’
on May 25, 2026 at 5:54 pm
Lisa Kudrow secretly helped nervous young actor on ‘Friends’Craig Robinson looked back on a memorable act of kindness from Lisa Kudrow.During his early days on Friends, Craig shared that Lisa stepped in when he felt nervous on the set.Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, the actor recalled filming…
‘Love Island’ star Ronnie Vint puts end to years of hairline jokes with new look
on May 25, 2026 at 5:43 pm
‘Love Island’ star Ronnie Vint puts end to years of hairline jokes with new lookRonnie Vint has debuted a new hairline following his recent hair transplant in response to years of online bullying over his appearance.The 29-year-old footballer and former Love Island contestant dropped a new photo…
Bianca Censori unveils dramatic makeover on Kanye West date night
on May 25, 2026 at 5:13 pm
Bianca Censori shows new look with a late-night date with Kanye WestBianca Censori has a history of shocking the public with provocative outfits.However, in the latest appearance, onlookers were yet again stunned, but not with her dressing.Instead, it was her dramatic blonde makeover.She unveiled…
Paul Rudd talks about his life before acting
on May 25, 2026 at 5:06 pm
Paul Rudd talks about his life before actingPaul Rudd reflected on his life before acting.At the advanced screening of his new movie, Power Ballad, the actor opened up about working as a DJ before he became a Hollywood star.Rudd said, “I was in school. I could work on the weekends — Bat…
French Open 2026: Sabalenka, Gauff and Medvedev in action on sweltering day three – live
by Daniel Harris on May 26, 2026 at 10:29 am
Updates from the third day’s play at Roland Garros Players tackle heat in test of endurance | Mail DanielKouame holds for 6-6 in the first; he and Cilic will now play a first-set tiebreaker, and I’d not be at all surprised if the 17-year-old took it. I’m almost tempted to post one of my school reports from the same age just to make clear how ridiculous what he’s doing is.On Chatrier, Sabalenka and Bouzas Maneiro are ready to start. Can the world no 1 win a major on a non-hard surface? I’m sure the answer is yes, but equally, I’m not sure it’ll be this one, this year. Continue reading…
Court of appeal to review rape sentences of teenage boys
by Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent on May 26, 2026 at 10:16 am
Keir Starmer announces review after three boys were given youth rehabilitation orders for rape of two girlsThe court of appeal will review the non-custodial sentences given to three teenage boys for the rape of two girls, Keir Starmer has announced.The boys, two of whom were 15 and one aged 14 at the time of sentencing, were given youth rehabilitation orders after the judge in the case said he wanted to “avoid criminalising these children unnecessarily” and support their reintegration into society. Continue reading…
Four killed as train and school bus collide in Belgium – Europe live
by Jakub Krupa on May 26, 2026 at 10:06 am
Minister says that two children are among the dead and another two people have been seriously injuredThe European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, responded to the crash on her social media.She said:“I was heartbroken to learn of the tragic accident between a train and a school bus in Buggenhout today. My deepest condolences go out to the victims’ families and their loved ones. Today, Europe grieves with Belgium.”“My first thoughts are with the victims, but also with those who were injured and their families.” Continue reading…
by Zoe Williams on May 26, 2026 at 10:00 am
I never dreamed it would be so hard to put together a playlist for my friend’s 60thFor any birthday party with a zero at the end, the music is supposed to be very simple: you just pick a banger from the year the person was born and work towards to the present day on that basis. Some people are bound to be unlucky. I myself am the victim of a freak event as in 1973, no good songs were released anywhere in the world. But mostly it works on all kinds of levels, because it means that in the early part of the night it’ll be songs that your parents liked, as that’s how you came to be born in the first place, and for the music that was released last year and of which you are entirely unaware, it’ll be the end of the night, and you won’t care.This is all great until you’re making a playlist for your dear friend who is 60. Even Claude AI was whining about the sheer size of this dataset. The parents would prefer a tea the day before and no longer want to go to a party, so the whole first two decades are playing to no one. (That’s actually unfair: everyone likes the Beatles. But the number of years in which the hit was something Ernie-the-Fastest-Milkman-in-the-West-adjacent is truly shocking.) Realistically, all your favourite songs were released in the same year, which is 1989. If you took a long, hard look in the mirror, you’d admit that you haven’t kept on top of the charts for roughly 20 years, and could no more distinguish early from late Beyoncé than you could correctly identify Mesolithic from Neolithic by looking at a stone tool. The songs you genuinely like definitely did not chart, and it would be antisocial to expect people to join you in knowing all the words; instead, looking for the crowd-pleasers, there’s a whole segment in the middle when you might as well be listening to Magic FM. Continue reading…
‘We can stitch together our past’: the AI-generated time-travellers vlogging from history
by Priya Bharadia on May 26, 2026 at 10:00 am
The content creators behind channels like Chloe VS History are using AI tools to ‘bring history to life in a really visceral way’“I have just arrived in Tudor London, 1536,” a young woman in a green puffer jacket tells the camera. “I’m going to check in at my room in the inn, get into the market. Then, later I am meeting the actual king – yep, Henry VIII – in person.”On YouTube and other social platforms, users are flocking to watch AI-generated “history influencers”, characters that vlog their travels to historical settings. Continue reading…
by Cath Clarke on May 26, 2026 at 10:00 am
From Paris to Mexico, Leonora Carrington’s extraordinary life is retold with intelligence and restraint, though not quite enough imaginationAt the age of 20, debutante Leonora Carrington ran away from London to be an artist in Paris, living with the surrealist Max Ernst, who was married and more than twice her age. But you won’t notice the uncomfortable age gap in this biopic, in which Carrington is played by Olivia Vinall, who is in her late 30s and portrays the artist for a decade or so, from Paris until Carrington settled in Mexico in the 1940s. Vinall’s performance is pleasingly spiky, fierce and uncompromising, fit for a woman who did not seek anyone’s approval – and does some heavy lifting in this otherwise tepid film.It’s adapted from a biographical novel by Elena Poniatowska. We meet Carrington arriving in Paris, where she discovers that the surrealists’ circle is another male-dominated world, with its own objectionable attitudes to women. Carrington, though, gives short shrift to men such as André Breton and Salvador Dalí, drivelling on about woman as the divine muse to be worshipped. The dialogue clunks along unconvincingly, such as one line spoken to Ernst (Alexander Scheer): “I don’t want to be your wife. I want to be your lover.” The pair move to southern France, where they seem to work productively – portrayed in slightly dull scenes – until the outbreak of the second world war in 1939, when Ernst, a German citizen, is imprisoned. Continue reading…
Next boss warns over ‘dramatic fall’ in UK entry-level jobs
by Julia Kollewe on May 26, 2026 at 9:58 am
Peer’s comments come as Milburn report is likely to find government has failed to tackle youth unemploymentBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of Next has sounded the alarm about a “dramatic fall” in the number of entry-level jobs in the UK that is driving up youth unemployment, saying the retailer now receives twice as many applicants for each role than two years ago.Lord Wolfson said the clothing and homeware chain, where he has been chief executive since 2001, typically received 10 applications for every job in its shops in 2024 but that number has now risen to 19. Continue reading…
David Squires on … the only way to mark Arsenal’s Premier League title
by David Squires on May 26, 2026 at 9:58 am
Our cartoonist reflects on the Gunners ending their 22-year existential crisis to become English champions again Buy a Squires cartoon | David’s favourite works of 2025And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading…
West Ham board split on Nuno’s future, with Kretinsky said to be backing manager
by Jacob Steinberg on May 26, 2026 at 9:51 am
David Sullivan understood to be less sure over NunoDecision expected this week after relegationWest Ham’s board are split on Nuno Espírito Santo’s future, opening the possibility of the manager staying after relegation from the Premier League.Nuno was called in for crisis talks on Monday and a decision is expected before the end of the week. It remains likely West Ham will part company with the Portuguese, although the situation is not as straightforward as first appeared. A source said that Daniel Kretinsky, the Czech billionaire and the club’s second-largest shareholder, wants Nuno to stay. David Sullivan, the largest shareholder, is said to be less sure. Continue reading…
Carol Vorderman demands apology from Reform candidate over ‘disgusting comments’
by Raphael Boyd on May 26, 2026 at 9:46 am
Broadcaster describes Robert Kenyon, who is standing in Makerfield byelection, as a misogynist and a ‘cowardly man’UK politics live – latest updatesCarol Vorderman has demanded an apology from the Reform UK candidate in the upcoming Makerfield byelection for “disgusting comments” he made about her on social media in the past.The broadcaster and former Countdown numbers expert described Robert Kenyon, who Reform has backed to face Andy Burnham in next month’s vote, as a “cowardly man” for a series of offensive posts made by the Wigan councillor that have since been deleted, along with his account. Continue reading…
by Marina Hyde on May 26, 2026 at 9:42 am
Some say project Iran is a disaster, but as a get-out-of-jail-free card it’s a winner. He did say he was smart, didn’t he?How far would you go for your son? For Donald Trump, the answer is simply: “The Bahamas? That is way too far! Why can’t you just get married on the golf course we buried your mother in? Or better still, the one I’m being carted to the second I get off the reinforced toilet I’m typing this on.” And so it was that the president cordially flaked on the latest marriage of his large adult son Don Jr, which took place somewhere in the Bahamas last weekend. If the world felt somehow different to you on Sunday morning, you were right. We now live in a post-troth society.In other ways, though, the world would have felt quite samey. Those whose notional protest placard reads “IRAN DEAL WHEN?” remain fobbed off round the clock by a US administration that is always “close”, looking at a “pretty solid thing on the table” and debating “specific language in the initial document”. The Iranian government, meanwhile, is laying mines in the strait of Hormuz, expressing “resolute” support for Hezbollah and saying gnomically trolling things like how the two sides are both “very close and very far”. The president loves to imply that deals are always like this, once again confusing commercial Floridian real estate with the fanatical remnants of a dysfunctional regime in whose interest it is to play him.Marina Hyde is a Guardian columnist Continue reading…
B&Q blames sales dip on wet Easter but predicts heatwave gain
by Julia Kollewe on May 26, 2026 at 9:36 am
DIY chain owner Kingfisher is top FTSE 100 riser as it sticks to full-year profit outlook Business live – latest updatesA wet and cold Easter hit sales of barbecues and garden products at the home improvement chain B&Q, but it hopes to make up lost ground during the current heatwave.Kingfisher, which owns B&Q along with Screwfix in the UK, and Castorama and Brico Dépôt across six European countries, said like-for-like sales at established outlets in the UK and Ireland dipped 0.9% between February and April. Continue reading…
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu: streaming, strikes and Baby Yoda – discuss with spoilers
by Ben Child on May 26, 2026 at 9:07 am
Is the promotion to the big screen of Star Wars’ breakout Disney+ show just a delightful distraction – or exactly what the franchise needs?• This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and GroguStar Wars, with its fondness for grand emotional crescendos, mythic reversals and violent turns of fate, is perhaps cinema’s purest example of space opera. Even the oft-derided prequels, those overheated tales of democracy collapsing, forbidden love and angst-ridden space monks, are intensely Wagnerian. The Mandalorian and Grogu, despite being a warm, funny, rollicking tale of outer rim adventures, ingenious aliens and surprisingly touching surrogate fatherhood, is not really on that scale. Which is probably why it’s getting such a lukewarm reaction from critics.This is a movie that zips along pleasantly, offers up plenty of cute “Baby Yoda” moments, delivers more than enough badass Mando action sequences, and even quietly reimagines what some of its most infamous alien creatures are capable of as a species. It is not so much space opera as cosmic picaresque, wandering frontier serial, intergalactic side-quest cinema. And that’s just not what we’re used to after the best part of 50 years of Star Wars on the big screen. Here’s what makes this new adventure so different from what came before. Continue reading…
Revealed: huge climate cost of harmful emissions from US immigration flights
by Alexandra Villarreal with graphics by Aliya Uteuova on May 26, 2026 at 9:00 am
Trump campaign accelerating climate crisis as officials move migrants to detention jails and deport them from USUS immigration enforcement flights are producing hundreds of thousands of metric tonnes of climate-damaging carbon emissions as officials shuttle unprecedented numbers of people to detention centers far from home and deport them to countries across the world.Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign has spurred at least an 80% increase in such flights year over year, accelerating the climate crisis by emitting massive amounts of carbon dioxide, according to data analysis shared exclusively with the Guardian. Continue reading…
Poverty, racism and forced disappearances: why Sudanese war refugees are leaving Egypt for Europe
on May 26, 2026 at 9:00 am
In Cairo’s Faisal district, those who fled conflict at home say they face violence and uncertainty, making a voyage across the Mediterranean their only hopeWords and photographs by Simon RuischThere are an estimated 1.3 million Sudanese refugees living in Cairo. Most have fled from neighbouring Sudan after the outbreak of civil war in April 2023. Instead of the safety and security they had hoped to find, they say life in the Egyptian capital has turned into a horror story.“The situation here is so hopeless that I am now preparing for a second crossing [to Europe]. I haven’t told my mother yet as I don’t know if she would survive losing a second child,” says Nadir*, 26. Like other Sudanese people interviewed for this story, he prefers not to be identified by his real name.‘Here in Egypt, you are confined like a criminal,’ says Nadir Continue reading…
by Lisa Jackson on May 26, 2026 at 9:00 am
I tried everything from gong baths to junk food and intermittent crying as I attempted to deal with my grief. Nothing helped – until I started tuning in to what my body was telling meI didn’t think I could survive the death of my husband, Graham. We met at university when I was 18, and for 35 years we made a great team. We both worked full-time and, while I organised our many marathon and backpacking trips abroad, and pursued my ambition of becoming an author and hypnotherapist, he supported me by taking care of most of the domestic chores and DIY. When he was seconded to Bahrain for eight months in 2003, he left me a typed, two-page instruction manual explaining how to operate the dishwasher, washing machine and TV (in fairness, it wasn’t simply a matter of pressing “on”).When, in 2017, Graham was diagnosed with asbestos-related lung cancer and given between 18 months and five years to live, the shock was profound. But, once the initial terror had subsided, we made a choice: to live in hope, not fear. We vowed to make the most of whatever time Graham had left, rather than mentally rehearse or fear his death. We both continued working, travelling, running half marathons and seeing friends as much as we could. Continue reading…
Scientists create wearable ultrasound to continuously monitor babies in womb
by Nicola Davis Science correspondent on May 26, 2026 at 9:00 am
Team hope the UPatch – at present a proof-of-concept device – will aid early detection of complications and prevent stillbirthsScientists have created a wearable ultrasound patch that can continuously monitor babies in the womb, with the hope that such devices could aid the early detection of complications during pregnancy.The team behind the work say ultrasound-based techniques in place now have drawbacks: continuous monitoring of the baby’s heart rate and contractions of the womb using current methods leads to a high rate of false alarms, while the use of more conventional handheld devices for imaging is limited to a small number of scans during pregnancy, and must be carried out by a skilled operator. Continue reading…
Tell us: how are you coping during the UK heatwave?
by Guardian community team on May 26, 2026 at 8:34 am
We want to hear how people are dealing with the hottest May temperatures on recordThe UK recorded its hottest ever day in May on Monday, with an all-time high of 34.8C recorded at London’s Kew Gardens.Temperatures above 33C were recorded across the south-east of England, while Wales also provisionally broke its May temperature record. The heat is expected to persist through the week, with a 35C peak forecast on Tuesday. Continue reading…
Mother of boy who may have died in TikTok challenge urges No 10 to ban social media
by Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor on May 26, 2026 at 8:34 am
Ellen Roome, whose son, Jools Sweeney, was 14 when he died, wants a ban put in place for under-16sThe mother of a teenager who believes he died in a TikTok challenge gone wrong has said Downing Street has been too slow to move towards a social media ban for under-16s, and accused the government of “kicking it down the road”.Ellen Roome, the mother of Jools Sweeney, 14, is among the families who will meet Keir Starmer on Tuesday as a consultation on a possible social media ban closes this week. Continue reading…
by Hugh Morris on May 26, 2026 at 8:33 am
Trumpeter Robyn Steward thought clubs weren’t for her until she encountered Fabric’s accessible upgrade – the new home for her radically inclusive, space-themed nightUntil May last year, trumpeter Robyn Steward had never been in a nightclub space, save for playing trumpet with Lancaster duo the Lovely Eggs at London’s Heaven, and a few nights in a university hall that doubled as a lunch room. Steward is autistic and has multiple disabilities including cerebral palsy. “Sometimes strobes can trigger migraines for me, or feel a bit overwhelming,” she says. “I feel like my body’s a bit lost.”When she wanted to see a gig at Fabric nightclub in London, she asked a friend to go with her as a carer. “I was amazed at how accessible it was,” she says. Subtle touches integrate multiple access needs into the space. “The mezzanine level meant that I didn’t have the strobes in my face. There was a rail that I could hold on to, and there was seating opposite the balcony so I could sit and watch the gig.” She also noticed Fabric’s recently upgraded sensory dancefloor, which deliberately transforms sound into tactile vibrations to better cater for the hearing impaired. “I could see that the lights were strobing and everything, but I felt safe,” Steward says. Continue reading…
STAT+: How Kyle Diamantas defied expectations as he rose to lead the FDA
by Lizzy Lawrence on May 26, 2026 at 8:30 am
WASHINGTON — People in the food world didn’t know what to expect when the Trump administration appointed a little-known Florida attorney as the FDA’s top food official in 2025. They…
Opinion: The Ebola outbreak will lead to devastating violence against women and girls
by Lindsay Stark and Ilana Seff on May 26, 2026 at 8:30 am
“Women and girls in eastern Congo will be harmed in predictable, named ways over the next 12 months,” write researchers Lindsay Stark and Ilana Seff.
Opinion: 8 former CDC directors: Reform PEPFAR, don’t dismantle it
by William Roper, Jeffrey Koplan, Richard Besser, Tom Frieden, Anne Schuchat, Robert Redfield, Rochelle Walensky, and Mandy Cohen on May 26, 2026 at 8:30 am
A State Department plan scheduled to be implemented June 1 would strip the U.S. of decades of disease defense, write eight former CDC directors.
STAT+: An AI biotech CEO sets the record straight on AI drug development hype
by Brittany Trang on May 26, 2026 at 8:30 am
CEO of BigHat Biosciences, which designs antibody therapies using machine-learning, on how AI can, and cannot, help in drug development.
Opinion: The innovation trap: How pharma weaponizes a word to extend monopolies
by Tahir Amin and Rohit Malpani on May 26, 2026 at 8:30 am
“Just because a company invests does not mean it has invented anything novel,” Tahir Amin and Rohit Malpani write in this excerpt from “Pharma Monopoly.”
STAT+: Eli Lilly says Verve’s gene editor lowers cholesterol levels in early study
by Jason Mast on May 25, 2026 at 12:45 pm
Eli Lilly said Monday that a high dose of its gene-editing therapy reduced cholesterol levels by 62% in participants in a clinical trial.
Opinion: How the perimenopause movement is hurting women
by Torie Bosch on May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am
“There’s a whole industry that seems to have sprung up”: Two experts on the people profiting from the rise of the perimenopause movement.
by Tara Bannow on May 22, 2026 at 5:19 pm
The Trump administration disclosed plans to reduce state directed payments even more, setting up a probable showdown with provider groups.
STAT+: EU and US advisers split over AstraZeneca breast cancer drug
by Meghana Keshavan on May 22, 2026 at 1:40 pm
Merck-Kelun ADC outperforms Keytruda in trial, a closely watched Parkinson’s drug fails, and more biotech news from The Readout
by Ed Silverman on May 22, 2026 at 1:29 pm
Biogen and Denali said their experimental Parkinson’s therapy failed to slow the degenerative brain disorder in a randomized trial
A CDC page on mpox caught in political crosshairs
by Theresa Gaffney on May 22, 2026 at 1:14 pm
Seed oil panic, how STIs spread, and more health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: Longevity startup Retro Biosciences says latest fundraising values it at $1.8 billion
by Allison DeAngelis on May 22, 2026 at 11:00 am
Retro Biosciences, the longevity startup backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has raised more money at a $1.8 billion valuation, it announced Friday.
A federal office of men’s health has never been closer, yet it’s likely still years away
by Annalisa Merelli on May 22, 2026 at 10:00 am
Supporters worry that a men’s health office created by the Trump administration risks being dismantled by a future Democratic president
STAT+: Genentech is soliciting research that can be used to blunt pharma reforms in Washington
by Ed Silverman on May 22, 2026 at 8:30 am
How a pharma company is soliciting research that can be used to blunt pharma proposed reforms in Washington.
Opinion: Check-in and intake at the doctor’s office are perfect for AI
by Risa Jampel on May 22, 2026 at 8:30 am
This skeptic of AI in medicine sees one place where it could be valuable.
Opinion: The seed oil panic is hurting my cardiac patients
by Cole Hanson on May 22, 2026 at 8:30 am
“My patients are replacing olive oil with beef tallow, even if they don’t tell me during cardiac rehab,” writes a clinical dietitian.
Mass General Brigham says it is saving more lives. Some doctors aren’t so sure.
by Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe on May 22, 2026 at 2:27 am
The company behind the analytics, Vizient, touts MGH’s increasing hospice enrollment to improved mortality performance.
STAT+: Closely watched experimental Parkinson’s drug fails key clinical trial
by Jason Mast and Matthew Herper on May 21, 2026 at 11:39 pm
Biogen and Denali Therapeutics said a closely watched experimental therapy for Parkinson’s disease failed to slow the degenerative brain disorder in a randomized trial.
STAT+: 3 burning questions senators had for the NIH director
by Anil Oza on May 21, 2026 at 9:06 pm
Besides showing skepticism on the budget, senators grilled the NIH director about a leadership vacuum, two viral outbreaks, and the pace of funding.
STAT+: Merck-Kelun lung cancer drug cut risk of tumor progression by 65%, ASCO abstract shows
by Adam Feuerstein on May 21, 2026 at 9:00 pm
A type of targeted chemotherapy developed by China-based Kelun-Biotech and licensed to Merck cut the risk of tumor progression by 65% in patients with lung cancer, according to Phase 3…
by Nate Anderson on May 25, 2026 at 9:07 pm
In an age of AI, Pope looks for “artisans of hope.”
by John Timmer on May 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Deal also launched the first quantum foundry company, but is there a need for it?
by Samuel Axon on May 25, 2026 at 11:22 am
Consensus and genre labels aren’t reliable predictors of what you’ll enjoy.
by Federica Sgorbissa on May 24, 2026 at 11:15 am
The white whales join the short, contested list of animals that see themselves.
by Stephen Clark on May 23, 2026 at 5:54 pm
SpaceX has more to prove before flying Starship all the way to low-Earth orbit.
by Robert Pearlman on May 23, 2026 at 11:30 am
“Two astronauts whose careers embody excellence, leadership, and service.”
by Johnny Sturgeon, Inside Climate News on May 23, 2026 at 11:00 am
A formal petition to the US government calls for sanctions on Chinese seafood imports.
by Stephen Clark on May 22, 2026 at 10:50 pm
“This capability is not common for satellites conducting typical missions.”
by Beth Mole on May 22, 2026 at 10:24 pm
Ebola outbreak risk level increased as deaths reach 177 with nearly 750 cases.
by Scharon Harding on May 22, 2026 at 9:42 pm
Google tells Ars it fixed the first-gen Chromecast bug.
by Jon Brodkin on May 22, 2026 at 9:10 pm
FCC seeks opinions on whether ABC show’s decisions are “based on newsworthiness.”
by Jeremy Hsu on May 22, 2026 at 7:39 pm
Workaround flouts law that bans NTSB disclosures of cockpit audio recordings.
by Jennifer Ouellette on May 22, 2026 at 7:02 pm
“There’s a brighter future. All we need to do is take it.”
by Jon Brodkin on May 22, 2026 at 6:43 pm
Law enforcement intercepted VPN traffic, seized domains, and arrested its operator.
by Jennifer Ouellette on May 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm
The plot is predictable, the fight scenes are meh, but you can’t beat the charm of that little green Grogu.
by Dan Goodin on May 22, 2026 at 6:13 pm
Critics note a lack of factual support in lawsuit filed by US Senate candidate.
by Robert Pearlman on May 22, 2026 at 5:59 pm
What went up cannot all come down (for museum display).
by Scharon Harding on May 22, 2026 at 5:48 pm
Two additional marketing companies will also pay $25,000 each.
by John Timmer on May 22, 2026 at 5:22 pm
The first data from 2026 seem to indicate that last year was an oddity.
by Ashley Belanger on May 22, 2026 at 4:51 pm
Trump delays AI safety testing EO, claiming it would be an innovation “blocker.”
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on May 21, 2026 at 6:52 pm
In Norway’s highest mountains, experts are scouring perilous terrain for pieces of the past, long stored in mint condition in ice patches. As temperatures rise across the world, glacial archaeologists must find the emerging artifacts before they degrade forever
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on May 15, 2026 at 11:30 am
Researchers are tracing the brain and body’s response to aesthetic expression in search of a scientific value to art
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Pregnancy Changes Mothers’ Brains. These Recent Discoveries Are Showing Us How
on May 9, 2026 at 12:23 am
“Baby brain” isn’t the deficit it’s stereotyped to be, research suggests. Neural adaptations during pregnancy can prime soon-to-be-moms to become more attuned to their children and enhance social cognition
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on May 7, 2026 at 8:07 pm
Researchers around the planet grew up watching documentaries hosted by the English broadcaster and naturalist, which sparked their love of the natural world. Now, their discoveries become tributes to his legacy
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on May 6, 2026 at 11:30 am
Wolf-dog hybrids are growing far more common in Italy, raising scientists’ concerns for the future of the wolves
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on April 29, 2026 at 11:30 am
Survivors have a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease, pain, insomnia, psychosocial distress and new cancers. Many, patient advocates say, are not receiving adequate long-term care
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on April 24, 2026 at 3:42 pm
Pesticides, habitat loss and climate change have taken their toll on the beloved insects. But the experts working with them still find hope for their future
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Camera Traps Reveal Iberian Lynxes Soaking Their Prey, a First-Ever Discovery Among Carnivores
on April 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Scientists speculate that the wild cats are trying to improve hydration or ease their cubs’ transition to solid food. The finding points to resilience in one of the world’s most endangered felines
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on April 16, 2026 at 11:00 am
Intensifying wildfires across the continent are spewing air pollution, putting human health at risk, particularly Americans living with chronic illnesses
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on April 15, 2026 at 11:30 am
From preserved plants to T. rex, the material found in these Late Cretaceous rocks has resulted in countless breakthroughs for paleontologists
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on April 9, 2026 at 2:02 pm
As the historic lunar flyby comes to a close, space companies and nations around the world are also shooting for the moon. Upcoming landings aim to change the landscape of space exploration
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Hear From a Wildlife Photographer’s Dramatic Glimpse Into the Dwindling World of the Cascade Red Fox
on April 9, 2026 at 10:15 am
Gretchen Kay Stuart has chronicled the work of a small team of biologists who are trying to keep a little known and breathtakingly beautiful endangered species from disappearing
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Earth’s Smells Are Disappearing Because of Climate Change, and It’s a Vast Cultural Loss
on April 8, 2026 at 12:57 pm
A triple threat of pollution, extinction and warming temperatures is altering the way the planet smells. Scientists are only beginning to understand the stakes for humans
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on April 7, 2026 at 11:00 am
In Los Angeles, scientists are delighted to decode one of the richest fossil records on Earth
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The Endangered Proboscis Monkey Is Easily Identifiable By One Physical Trait: Its Supersized Schnoz
on April 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm
When you see this primate’s nose, you know you’re in Borneo, where efforts are underway to restore its habitat
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Purple Martins Rely on Human ‘Landlords’ to Provide Nest Boxes Each Spring. Can That Dynamic Last?
on April 3, 2026 at 12:33 pm
The large swallows have nested alongside human settlements for centuries. Now, the birds’ breeding success depends on caretakers who are beginning to age out of the role
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on April 2, 2026 at 4:38 pm
Wednesday evening, a human mission to the moon lifted off for the first time in more than 50 years. These 13 photographs capture what it was like to experience the moment
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on March 31, 2026 at 11:00 am
Even the scientists who study the animals rarely see them except on camera. But Gretchen Kay Stuart spent a season documenting them up close
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Was Spinosaurus Really a ‘Hell Heron’? Digging Into the Star of Netflix’s ‘The Dinosaurs’
on March 30, 2026 at 11:30 am
With an incredible sail and heavy bones that might have acted as ballast, Spinosaurus seems primed for snatching fish. The creature has long captivated the public, from its early mysteries to the recent discovery of a new species
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on March 27, 2026 at 11:30 am
A new experiment is testing the commercial success of fish traps in Washington and Oregon. Even as some conservationists embrace the technique, its return has reopened old wounds among local fishers
Seven deaths in France linked to record-high temperatures
by Jon Henley in Paris on May 26, 2026 at 9:19 am
Five of the deaths were by drowning while two people died competing in sporting eventsSeven people have died in France in an extreme early-summer heat event that is affecting a swathe of western Europe, as France and the UK set record highs for May and temperatures were forecast to rise further on Tuesday.“What I can say today is that there have been seven deaths linked directly or indirectly to the heat,” a French government spokesperson, Maud Bregeon, told TF1 television, adding that five of the deaths were by drowning. Continue reading…
Revealed: huge climate cost of harmful emissions from US immigration flights
by Alexandra Villarreal with graphics by Aliya Uteuova on May 26, 2026 at 9:00 am
Trump campaign accelerating climate crisis as officials move migrants to detention jails and deport them from USUS immigration enforcement flights are producing hundreds of thousands of metric tonnes of climate-damaging carbon emissions as officials shuttle unprecedented numbers of people to detention centers far from home and deport them to countries across the world.Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign has spurred at least an 80% increase in such flights year over year, accelerating the climate crisis by emitting massive amounts of carbon dioxide, according to data analysis shared exclusively with the Guardian. Continue reading…
Vape shops but no jobs: one young man’s search for work in Grimsby
by Maeve Shearlaw, Christopher Cherry, Adam Sich, Tom Levitt, Isaaq Tomkins and Katie Arnold on May 26, 2026 at 7:46 am
The Lincolnshire seaside town is often written off by YouTubers as a place defined by deprivation and decline. But for many young people it’s a place they love and are proud to call home, even though high unemployment limits their opportunities. The Guardian follows 19-year old Cohen, who is desperate to find a permanent job while running a mascot hire company and chasing his dream of becoming a professional wrestlerThis video is part of a year-long project, Against the tide, from the Guardian’s Seascape series, reporting on the lives of young people in coastal communities across England and Wales Continue reading…
Millions of salmon deaths at Scottish farms disclosed after watchdog’s ruling
by Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent on May 26, 2026 at 7:00 am
Animal and Plant Health Agency forced to release reports showing scale and cause of deaths on some fish farmsMillions of fish deaths caused by accidental poisoning and suffocation on Scottish salmon farms have been revealed after the inspection agency was forced to share its reports.The UK government’s Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) had refused to release inspection reports, claiming it would cause “significant detriment” to companies, including to their reputations. Continue reading…
Heatwaves are becoming the norm. This is what Britain will look like in the year 2052 | Bill McGuire
by Bill McGuire on May 26, 2026 at 5:00 am
People sleep outside because their houses are too hot to inhabit, water is scarce and supermarkets are for the wealthyIf you think the temperature uncomfortable today, let me take you to the last day of July 2052, the rays of the climbing sun reveal a city still sweltering in the residual heat of the day before. From the air, London resembles a colossal refugee camp. Streets, gardens and parks are teeming with tents and cobbled-together shelters, within which the city’s residents have spent another uncomfortable night away from the heat traps that their houses and flats have become. After six days when the temperature peaked at about 40C, another scorcher is on the way.Half-hearted attempts to upgrade insulation across the country’s housing stock ran out of steam and cash decades earlier, and most homes still have few barriers to the infiltrating heat. Almost all the country’s electricity is now from renewables, which has brought the cost down, but the relentless onslaught of extreme weather has driven an ever-deepening economic depression across the world. Many now have air conditioning, but can’t afford to run it. Continue reading…
by Tom Levitt in Grimsby on May 26, 2026 at 5:00 am
High unemployment and a lack of support mean life can be tough in Grimsby, but 19-year-old Cohen is determined to make the best of life in this coastal townIt’s mid-afternoon in the Lincolnshire seaside town of Cleethorpes and Cohen is sitting in the back seat of a car putting on an Easter bunny outfit. A group of teenagers nearby stare in amusement. Cohen isn’t fazed. He is hoping we can take some new photographs that he can use to advertise his mascot business for the upcoming holidays.Cohen, 19, lives with his parents a couple of miles down the road in neighbouring Grimsby and set up Co Co Mascots last year as one of his many attempts to find work. People can hire him in one of the outfits for birthday parties, events and doorstep surprises for children. He’s done a few paid gigs so far, which has been a boost for his confidence, he says, but what he really wants is a permanent job.Cohen, who is looking for a permanent job, makes money as a mascot at birthday parties and events Continue reading…
by Christopher Knaus, Adam Morton, Dan Jervis-Bardy and Graham Readfearn on May 26, 2026 at 4:46 am
Outrage as leaked documents reveal mining giant’s backsliding on commitments to slash emissionsAdam Morton: Big Mining gets a $4bn tax break to use fossil fuel. It’s a strange way to tackle emissionsRead more from the BHP files investigation hereGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe independent senator David Pocock says leaked BHP documents show that the mining giant is “laughing” at Australia’s key climate policy while pocketing hundreds of millions of dollars through a generous diesel tax break.An exclusive investigation based on documents leaked to by the Guardian and the ABC show BHP has scrapped a project to significantly reduce global emissions, delayed vast renewables projects in the Pilbara and war-gamed options to push the electrification of its polluting diesel truck and train fleets into the next two decades. Continue reading…
Indians protest over ‘forever chemicals’ after relocation of scandal-hit Italian factory
by Gianluca Liva and Marta Frigerio on May 26, 2026 at 4:00 am
Lack of Pfas regulations raised in parliament after Guardian revealed former Miteni plant bought by Indian companyProtests over the production of cancer-linked Pfas chemicals have spread across India, after an investigation revealed that an Italian factory shut down due to an environmental scandal was bought by an Indian company and partly rebuilt.At the end of last year, the Guardian revealed that the former Miteni plant in Vicenza had been acquired by the Indian company Laxmi Organic Industries. The factory produced Pfas and was shut down in 2018 after being linked to one of Italy’s worst environmental contamination scandals. Continue reading…
Heatwave hell: are soaring temperatures the new normal? – The Latest
by Presented by Lucy Hough with Helena Horton ; producer Nada Smiljanic ; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin ; lead producer Zoe Hitch on May 25, 2026 at 4:34 pm
The UK is experiencing record-breaking temperatures in an unprecedented May heatwave, while large parts of Europe are also facing blistering conditions. As the climate crisis makes extreme heat more likely, are we prepared?Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian reporter Helena Horton. Continue reading…
A Louisiana state senator helped secure Meta’s largest datacenter. Then he sold the land beside it
by Garrett Hazelwood on May 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Jay Morris denies experts’ claims that he violated ethics rules over land deals near the site of Meta’s Hyperion datacenterThis story is from Floodlight, a non-profit newsroom that investigates the powers stalling climate actionFor more than two years, John “Jay” Morris, a Louisiana state senator, helped pave the way for Meta to build one of the world’s largest datacenters, called Hyperion, in Richland Parish. Continue reading…
Why Michigan is emerging as one of America’s worst-hit climate states
by Stephen Starr in Ann Arbor, Michigan on May 25, 2026 at 11:00 am
The state saw 33 tornadoes last year and severe flooding as researchers say links to climate change are undeniableThe tornado hit west Ann Arbor at 1.45am on 15 April, passing through Veterans Memorial park, where it knocked several mature oak trees and ripped up baseball field fences before setting its sights on a local ice rink.“It came up through the parking lot and, in that time, the pressure differential between the tornado and the air inside the rink collapsed the wall,” said Scott Spooner, a manager at Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation. Continue reading…
by Adam Morton on May 25, 2026 at 10:30 am
Given the scale of its contribution to global heating, the world’s biggest miner has a duty to invest heavily in solutions that could have a global impactRevealed: the internal BHP memo that slammed the brakes on world’s biggest miner’s climate pushRead more from the BHP files investigation hereSign up for Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereThe revelation that BHP cancelled and delayed commitments to act on the climate crisis should be a wake-up call.It matters in its own right: millions of tonnes of additional heat-trapping pollution will go into the atmosphere, adding to climate harm and making Australia’s climate targets that much harder to reach.Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading…
BHP files: leaked memo shows miner backtracking on key climate projects in Australia – video
by Presented by Christopher Knaus and Adam Morton ; graphics by Ellen Wishart ; produced and edited by Lisa Favazzo ; executive producer is Michael Kalenderian ; investigations editor is Marni Cordell on May 25, 2026 at 10:30 am
The world’s biggest miner has halted or delayed projects to cut vast amounts of emissions and has quietly war-gamed options to stall major climate investments in its Western Australian iron ore operations into the next two decades, according to documents leaked to the Guardian and ABC’s Four Corners. In a statement, BHP said its progress towards net zero emissions was dependent on technological shifts in trucks, trains and dozers, which were not yet ready to be deployed.Revealed: the internal BHP memo that slammed the brakes on world’s biggest miner’s climate pushRead more from the BHP files investigation here Continue reading…
Overheated chemical tank in southern California ‘will fail’, EPA chief says
by Gloria Oladipo and agencies on May 24, 2026 at 7:36 pm
Lee Zeldin says ‘low-volume release’ of flammable chemicals is most likely amid fears of explosion at Orange county facility near DisneylandGovernment officials in Orange county, California, have warned that an overheated chemical tank “will fail” and could result in a chemical explosion in the area, the Environmental Protection Agency administrator said on Sunday.“We’re being told that the tank will fail, but there are different scenarios as to what that means,” Lee Zeldin, told CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday. Zeldin, a former Republican congressman with no prior experience in environmental policy, was chosen by Trump as the head of the EPA. Continue reading…
by Victoria Wanjohi. Pictures by Anthony Ochieng Onyango on May 24, 2026 at 9:00 am
Staff at the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy are overseeing the repatriation of ‘the shiest antelope’ from western zoos to their native east African country“We are bringing the boys home,” says Ngenoh Erick Kibet, a wildlife officer at the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, as a cargo plane carrying four mountain bongo touches down on a wet runway at Jomo Kenyatta international airport.The operation is the culmination of two weeks spent in Czechia, a first flight for Kibet, and a decades-long collective effort to rescue a species on the edge of extinction.The 100th bongo calf was recently born at the conservancy Continue reading…
This US island is home to flora found nowhere else. Now, a wildfire threatens extinction
by Roque Planas on May 23, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Firefighters are racing to douse flames on California’s Santa Rosa Island as experts express concern for unique habitatOn the south-eastern corner of Santa Rosa Island lies a grove of a few thousand Torrey pine trees, some of them more than 250 years old. The only other place on earth where these gnarled pines exist is in San Diego county, but biologists classify the two groves as different subspecies. So when a rare wildfire broke out on Santa Rosa Island late last week, firefighters raced to keep it from spreading into the grove, where it threatened to consign the island’s Torrey pines to extinction.So far, they appear to be succeeding – even as the 18,000-acre fire has torched nearly one-third of the island’s surface. But biologists who have studied Santa Rosa Island’s unique ecology are watching anxiously as the fire continues to burn a part of the island that is home to six plants found nowhere else on the planet. Continue reading…
California: 40,000 people ordered to evacuate over chemical leak fears
by Roque Planas on May 23, 2026 at 6:46 am
Authorities in Orange county say tank holding methyl methacrylate ‘actively in crisis’ and urge residents to leaveAuthorities in Orange county, California, have ordered the evacuation of 40,000 people over concerns about a chemical leak that threatened spillage or an explosion.The problem arose on Thursday at a facility owned by GKN Aerospace in the city of Garden Grove, where a storage tank holding methyl methacrylate began off-gassing and threatened to fail. The chemical, which is highly flammable, is used to fabricate resins and plastics. Continue reading…
The Guardian view on Britain’s coming energy shock: mini-measures won’t suffice | Editorial
by Editorial on May 22, 2026 at 4:59 pm
Consumer giveaways may soften the blow from the the war on Iran. But Britain’s vulnerability demands deeper state intervention and a faster transitionRachel Reeves’s announcement of a series of cost of living measures this week shows a government trying to prove it still has agency and relevance. The VAT cuts on summer attractions such as theme parks and soft-play centres, free bus rides for the under-16s in England and reduced import tariffs on food are politically useful, but they do not fundamentally alter the UK’s exposure to imported energy shocks. This is a mini-budget, with the emphasis on the mini. The inflationary impact of the Iran crisis, however, will be substantial. That is why the chancellor is moving into crisis-management mode with industrial resilience funds and thinly veiled threats to tax profiteers. But it is unlikely to be enough.The repercussions from the closure of the strait of Hormuz are reviving the need for more radical state fiscal intervention. Ms Reeves moved pre-emptively because the energy regulator is next week expected to announce that energy bills are likely to rise by £209 to £1,850 a year for a typical dual-fuel household from July. That is an increase of 13% on the current £1,641 annual bill. It will be a direct hit to household disposable incomes – and Labour’s central political claim that the cost of living crisis is easing on its watch. Worse may still be to come. If households absorb a summer rise in bills and then face costs rising again before winter, the government risks a return to the levels of financial anxiety felt after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. Continue reading…
Why an immense marine heatwave off the US west coast has alarmed scientists
by Eric Holthaus on May 22, 2026 at 1:00 pm
What does a surge in ocean temperatures, compounded with El Niño, bode for the summer?An enormous marine heatwave off the US west coast is ringing alarm bells among ocean and atmospheric scientists as new data shows its ecological and environmental effects are intensifying.The unusual area of warm water has persisted since peaking in size during September 2025 and still stretches thousands of miles from the California coastline – more than halfway across the Pacific – affecting a vast triangle-shaped region of oceanic habitats from Hawaii to British Columbia and southward to Mexico. Continue reading…
The week in wildlife: a lurking leopard, a lucky fox and a wily coyote
by Joanna Ruck on May 22, 2026 at 7:00 am
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading…
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